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Mediterranean Antiquities Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona

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From Athens to Barcelona
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  • Boats fill Marseille’s Old Port with Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica crowning the distant hill.
  • Quiet Mediterranean street with scooters, balconies, and warm stucco walls bathed in afternoon light.
  • Elegant Barcelona buildings with ornate facades rise above a city metro sign against a bright sky.
  • The Leaning Tower of Pisa tilts against a vivid blue sky above the green lawn and low buildings.
  • Ancient stone columns and stairs of a hilltop Greco-Roman ruin overlooking the sea.
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  • Temple of Olympian Zeus ruins stand tall with the Acropolis visible in the distance under dramatic clouds.
  • Side view of the Parthenon’s Doric columns set against a clear blue Athens sky.
  • Close-up of ancient Greek inscription carved into a weathered marble block.
  • The modernist complex of Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau framed by green trees and blue sky.
  • Flower-lined cobblestone alley between stone and pastel houses opens to a glimpse of sea and sky.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 930
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Cocktails & Farewell Reception)

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Acropolis independently
    • Visit Parthenon
    • Tour ancient temples to Athena and Zeus
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena
    Temple of Zeus
  3. Day 2

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Plaka District independently
    • Browse shops in Plaka
    • Dine on traditional meze and ouzo
    Landmarks
    Plaka District
  4. Day 3

    Ephesus

    Ephesus
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ephesus ruins independently
    • Visit Library of Celsus
    • Tour the ancient amphitheater
    • Explore frescoed residences
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Temple of Artemis
  5. Day 4

    Crete

    Crete
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Souda Bay independently
    • Visit Palace of Knossos
    • Explore Cretan beaches
    • Tour mountain regions
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Souda Bay
  6. Day 5

    Ionian Sea

    Ionian Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center
    • Promenade walks
    • Fitness center access
  7. Day 6

    Messina

    Messina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Messina independently
    • Tour World War II historical sites
    • Visit surrounding vineyards and orange groves
    Landmarks
    Messina
  8. Day 7

    Naples

    Naples
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Naples independently
    • Visit Piazza del Plebiscito
    • Tour San Francesco di Paola Church
    • Explore Royal Palace
    Landmarks
    Piazza del Plebiscito
    San Francesco di Paola Church
    Royal Palace
  9. Day 8

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rome independently
    • Visit Colosseum
    • Tour the Forum
    • Visit Pantheon
    • Explore Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Pantheon
    St. Peter's Basilica
  10. Day 9

    Florence - Pisa

    Florence - Pisa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Florence independently
    • Tour Brunelleschi's Duomo
    • Visit Pisa and Leaning Tower
    • Explore Square of Miracles
    • Tour Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery
    Landmarks
    Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Pisa Cathedral
    Baptistery of Pisa
    Square of Miracles
  11. Day 10

    Florence - Pisa

    Florence - Pisa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tuscany vineyards
    • Visit medieval hill towns
    • Sample Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines
    • Enjoy farm-to-table dining experiences
    • Tour olive groves and farmland
  12. Day 11

    Monte Carlo

    Monte Carlo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Monte Carlo independently
    • Visit Prince's Palace
    • Browse exclusive shops
    • Tour medieval quarter
    • Enjoy views of harbor and mega-yachts
    Landmarks
    Prince's Palace
    Monte Carlo Harbor
  13. Day 12

    Marseille

    Marseille
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Marseille independently
    • Walk Vieux Port (Old Port)
    • Visit 17th-century fortresses
    • Stroll La Canebière boulevard
    • Dine on bouillabaisse at local cafés
    Landmarks
    Vieux Port (Old Port)
    La Canebière
  14. Day 13

    Sète

    Sète
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sète independently
    • Walk or bicycle along the canals
    • Visit Les Halles de Sète fish market
    • Sample fresh seafood
    • Explore the town's vibrant atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Les Halles de Sète (Fish Market)
  15. Day 14

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception)

    Included Activities

    • One complimentary shore excursion in port
    • Access to ship amenities including spa and fitness center

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Gothic Quarter independently
    • Visit Barcelona Cathedral
    • Tour the medieval Jewish district (El Call)
    • Visit Church of Santa Maria del Pi
    • Dine at restaurants in Royal Plaza
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Barcelona Cathedral
    El Call (Medieval Jewish District)
    Church of Santa Maria del Pi
    Royal Plaza
  16. Day 15

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tour extensions available
    • Continue exploring Barcelona independently

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    2025
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    998
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    465
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    784ft
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    48900 gt
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    Beam
    101 ft
    Cruising Speed
    20 kn / 37 km/h / 23 mph
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