Sail storied seas once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once-flourishing Minoan kingdom. Explore the remarkably preserved city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in Athens, the “birthplace of democracy,” where the Acropolis rises above the city and the bustling Plaka District.
Experience the legacies of civilizations as you trace Italy’s coastline and traverse the Adriatic Sea to Croatia. Discover the magnificent Amalfi Coast from Naples and visit Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Explore the culinary delights of Bari and Crotone, historic ports with ties to ancient Greece and Byzantine rule. Call at Šibenik, Croatia’s oldest town, and spend more time exploring Venice with an overnight stay in its gateway port.
