Istanbul, Greek Islands and Mediterranean Cruise

Day 1 - Istanbul

Arrive: Mon 28 September 2026 / Depart: Mon 28 September 2026 at 20:00

Begin or end your cruise in the world's only city astride two continents. You will almost certainly want to stay on her shores for a day or two at a hotel, or on a land extension to Capadoccia.

Day 2 - Dardanelles (Transit)

Day 3 - Athens

Arrive: Wed 30 September 2026 at 05:30 / Depart: Wed 30 September 2026 at 19:00

Welcome to the “Birthplace of Modern Democracy”, a city whose architectural, art and political triumphs are a universal legacy. Dominating the skyline, the ancient Acropolis is a monument to Western civilization. Discover its perfectly proportioned Parthenon, built during the Golden Age of Peracles, and the Ereichtheon with its maiden columns. Stroll through the ancient columns of the Stoa, where Plato once lectured. Then for lighter fare, come explore the twisting lanes and lively tavernas of the Plaka.

Day 4 - Souda Bay

Arrive: Thu 01 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 01 October 2026 at 18:00

Souda Bay is a bay and natural harbour near the town of Souda on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. The bay is overlooked on both sides by the pretty hills of Akrotiri and Cape Drapano.

Day 5 - Olympia (Katakolon), Greece

Arrive: Fri 02 October 2026 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 02 October 2026 at 18:00

Katakolon is an attractive port set against a backdrop of rolling mountains, giving way to the Ionian Sea and separating the ocean from the Gulf of Kyparissia. This is a stunning step into the past. From Katakolon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient wonder Olympia, with extensive and well-preserved ruins that include a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.

Day 6 - Messina Strait (Transit)

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Rome

Arrive: Mon 05 October 2026 at 05:00 / Depart: Mon 05 October 2026 at 19:00

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Majorca

Arrive: Wed 07 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 07 October 2026 at 18:00

Stretch your legs on a palm-lined seafront promenade where stylish shops boast their wares and bar clientele settle back in their chairs with a hard few hours of people-watching ahead. Blissful!

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Cartagena, Spain

Arrive: Fri 09 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 09 October 2026 at 18:00

A historic and major naval station located in the Region of Murcia by the Mediterranean coast of southeastern Spain, Cartagena’s multi-faceted beauty is thanks to centuries of often-turbulent change. Cartagena enjoys a unique artistic heritage, with landmarks such as the Roman Theatre, an abundance of Phoenician, Roman, Byzantine and Moorish remains, and many delightful Art Nouveau buildings.

Day 13 - Malaga

Arrive: Sat 10 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 10 October 2026 at 18:00

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Lisbon

Arrive: Mon 12 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 12 October 2026 at 19:00

Portugal's capital spreads its ancient sites on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. Atop the highest hill, St. George's Castle overlooks the city. Balconies ablaze with geraniums and wrought iron lamps light up the medieval Alfama quarter. Sorrowful fados ring out from cafés in the Alto. Shoppers browse in the affluent Chiado district. A short drive away, deposed royalty once lived out their days in the opulent palaces of Estoril and Sintra.

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - La Coruna, Spain

Arrive: Wed 14 October 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 14 October 2026 at 17:00

Visit Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site and place of Christian pilgrimage third only to Jerusalem and Rome.

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - Southampton

Arrive: Fri 16 October 2026 at 06:30 / Depart: Fri 16 October 2026

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?