Historical Treasures
Take an epic adventure to some of the most historic sites of the Mediterranean on this two-week journey aboard Oceania Cruises’ Nautica. Begin your travels among the ruins and relics of Athens and set sail for Santorini, where chalk-colored homes cling to stony cliffs. Cruise to Rhodes and get a glimpse of civilizations past, then head to Paphos to see immaculately preserved Roman villas with elaborate mosaic-tiled floors. Uncover the biblical history of tourist-friendly Ashdod, or head inland to explore sites like the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane. Then, spend two days in Haifa, a center of arts and culture. You may also choose to journey to Jerusalem to discover treasures including Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. In Heraklion, the capital of Crete, take in the ruins of an ancient Minoan palace. And in Gythio, experience small-town Greek life or travel through the countryside to nearby Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in Byzantine history. Next, travel to Zakynthos and wander through Solomos Square to take in its post-Byzantine treasures, or lounge on some of the best beaches that Greece has to offer. Soak up the youthful vibrancy of Catania, a Sicilian city with a historic baroque-tinged city center. Before your cruise ends in Rome, delight in the seaside promenades and charismatic southern Italian culture of Sorrento, or venture to see the mesmerizing ruins of Pompeii—one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
Features
OCEANIA CRUISES OLIFE CHOICE | |
• INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE |
• 8 FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS |
Limited Availability Offers are per stateroom, based on double occupancy; air credit is $1,000 per person |
Oceania Cruises prices* are per person, based on double occupancy, and reflect the two-for-one cruise fares with included round-trip airfare. The Round-Trip Airfare promotion does not include ground transfers and only applies to round-trip coach flights from select U.S. and Canadian gateways. Airfare is available from other U.S. and Canadian gateways for an additional charge. Any advertised fares that include the Round-Trip Airfare promotion include all airline fees, surcharges, and government taxes and may be subject to change. Due to limited flight schedules, overnight stays may be required at the traveler’s expense. Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. |
Itinerary
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September 4: Depart for Greece
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September 5: Athens (Piraeus), Greece
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September 6: Santorini, Greece
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September 7: Rhodes, Greece
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September 8: Paphos, Cyprus
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September 9: Ashdod/Jerusalem, Israel
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September 10: Haifa/Jerusalem, Israel
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September 11: Haifa/Jerusalem, Israel
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September 12: Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
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September 13: Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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September 14: Gythio, Greece
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September 15: Zakynthos, Greece
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September 16: Cruising the Ionian Sea
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September 17: Catania, Sicily, Italy
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September 18: Sorrento/Capri, Italy
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September 19: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Deck Plans
Go Next Pre- & Post-Cruise Programs
An Athens Pre-Cruise Program and a Rome Post-Cruise Program will be offered. Details to follow.
Visa Requirements
If you are not a citizen of the United States or Canada, it is your responsibility to contact your nearest embassy or consulate to obtain the latest, most up-to-date information on immigration and entry requirements for the destinations you will be visiting.
Cancellation Policy
61 days or more | = | Full Refund |
60-31 days | = | 75% penalty of total fare |
30-0 days | = | 100% penalty of total fare |