A Journey through Istanbul's Cosmopolitan Vibrancy to Rome's Timeless Wonders

📅 Sunday, December 12, 2027 🏁 Sunday, December 19, 2027 🌙 7 Nights Istanbul 🚢 EXPLORA V
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul Turkey Float across the shimmering Bosphorus to witness the breathtaking Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia rising majestically from centuries past.
Arrive 2027-12-12 00:00:00 Depart 2027-12-12 20:00:00
Day 2
Çanakkale Turkey Explore the ancient ruins of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Homer's legendary Trojan War unfolded millennia ago.
Arrive 2027-12-13 08:00:00 Depart 2027-12-13 17:00:00
Day 3
Kusadasi Turkey Wander through the marble columns of Ephesus, one of antiquity's greatest cities, just steps away from your ship.
Arrive 2027-12-14 09:00:00 Depart 2027-12-14 20:00:00
Day 4
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete Greece Wander through the legendary Palace of Knossos to discover Europe's oldest civilization and the mythical home of King Minos.
Arrive 2027-12-15 09:00:00 Depart 2027-12-15 18:00:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
Siracuse, Sicily Italy Wander through ancient Greek temples and baroque palaces in this UNESCO-listed island city where history literally surrounds every sun-drenched corner.
Arrive 2027-12-17 08:00:00 Depart 2027-12-17 17:00:00
Day 7
Naples Italy Descend into the haunting ruins of Pompeii and uncover everyday life frozen in volcanic ash from nearly two millennia ago.
Arrive 2027-12-18 09:00:00 Depart 2027-12-18 18:00:00
Day 8
Civitavecchia Italy Wander through Rome's ancient Colosseum and Vatican treasures just an hour from the coast.
Arrive 2027-12-19 08:00:00

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From $3,630 per person 7 nights on EXPLORA V with Explora Journeys
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