Islands of the Mediterranean Voyage Itinerary

Day 1 – Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Home to the Acropolis, Athens has quite a reputation to live up to: Named for Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, the city is credited with being the cradle of European civilization and birthplace of democracy.

Day 2 – Cesme, Turkey

The resort town of Cesme is not only a popular destination for Turkish and tourists alike, but also for surfers—perhaps because of the golden-sand beaches, warm sapphire waters, and laid-back atmosphere.

Day 3 – Heraklion, (Crete), Greece

Kusadasi is your port to the age-old civilization of Ephesus, once the second largest metropolitan area in the Roman Empire, and famed for the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world.

Day 4 – At Sea

Spend the day sailing in style aboard your boutique hotel at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness center, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck.In the evening, savor inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, you’ll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.

Day 5 – Catania, (Sicily), Italy

Mountainous and rugged, Sicily’s highest point is the tip of that infamous and still active Mt. Etna, and as a result Catania is richly layered, having been buried under lava seven times in recorded history.

Day 6 – Sorrento, Italy

A warming sun and gentle sea breezes have been attracting visitors to Sorrento for two millennia, and its reputation as a playground of the ancient rich and famous have resulted in lavish villas and palaces.

Day 7 – Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Whether it’s tossing a coin in a fabled fountain or being awestruck by the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo’s masterpieces, Rome seems to live up to its sobriquet, the Eternal City.

Day 8 – Florence / Pisa (Livorno), Italy

As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence and its historic center is bursting with elegant squares, imposing palaces, magnificent churches, incredible art galleries and museums with an abundance of riches.

Day 9 – Nice, France

Nice, Queen of the Riviera, is filled with a treasure trove of archaeological and fine art museums, the famous flower market, and a warren of meandering lanes edged by tall houses and small, alluring shops.

Day 10 – Provence (Marseille), France

At the same time bustling and picturesque—filled with colorful markets, fabulous wine and food and sights like le Vieux Port—Marseille is one of Europe’s oldest cities and the largest port in the Mediterranean.

Day 11 – Palamos, Spain

Home to the famed museum of its native son, Salvador Dali, Palamos sits right in the heart of the Costa Brava, and features a rugged, rocky shoreline, excellent beaches and picturesque fishing villages.

Day 12 – Barcelona, Spain

Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi including the amazing Sagrada Familia.

• 12 days cruising
• Variety of Dining Venues & Room Service
• Beer, Wine, and Spirits All Day & Night
• Signature AzAmazing Evenings
• Unlimited Self-Service Laundry
• Tips & Gratuities

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