Mediterranean Seafarer Cruise: Istanbul to Barcelona
Soak up the Mediterranean sun as you explore ancient wonders aboard Oceania Cruises’ luxury ship, Vista. Embark in Istanbul and set sail for Pergamum to marvel at the well-preserved Altar of Zeus. Soak up the sun on one of Izmir’s many beaches before spending the day in Athens. Explore fascinating artifacts at the Acropolis Museum, or show your adventurous side and hike to the Parthenon atop the Acropolis. Stop in Messina and admire the ornate details of the astronomical clock at the Cathedral of Messina. Near Naples, embark on a journey to Pompeii, an ancient city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Take in Italian Renaissance masterpieces in Florence and Pisa. In Nice, experience the allure of the French Riviera at the beach. Finally, before concluding your journey in the vibrant city of Barcelona, where art, architecture, and gastronomy await at every turn, bask in the rolling lavender fields and coastlines of Provence.
Itinerary
November 9 Istanbul, Turkey
November 10 Pergamum (Dikili), Turkey
November 11 Izmir, Turkey
November 12 Athens (Piraeus), Greece
November 13 Cruising the Ionian Sea
November 14 Messina, Sicily, Italy
November 15 Naples/Pompeii, Italy
November 16 Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Tuscany, Italy
November 17 Nice (Villefranche), France
November 18 Marseille, Provence, France
November 19 Barcelona, Spain