Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll meet your group upon arrival and get transferred to the Seabourn Venture. Once onboard, take time to unpack and settle into your cabin, then familiarize yourself with the ship's layout and amenities. The rest of the day is yours to relax and get oriented before your journey begins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Seabourn Venture)
- Day 2
Port-Vendres
The ship docks in Port-Vendres on the Côte Vermeille, and you've got three options to choose from. You can join a guided tour through Perpignan's historic center and cathedral, head to Caves Byrrh winery to learn how vermouth gets made and taste some aperitifs, or visit Salses-le-Château fortress on the France-Spain border. Pick whichever appeals to you most and return to the ship by evening.
Included Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Perpignan Guided Tour
- Freedom of Choice - Caves Byrrh
- Freedom of Choice - Salses-le-Château Guided Tour
Landmarks Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Campo Santo Caves Byrrh Salses-le-Château - Day 3
Mahón
You'll arrive in Mahón, the capital of Menorca, which sits on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The day is yours to shape based on what interests you. If you want to get a feel for local life, head to a traditional fishing village or make your way up to Monte Toro, which locals consider the spiritual center of the island. Another option is walking through Binibeca's whitewashed streets, where the architecture has that distinctive Mediterranean character. You could also tour a local winery and check out the historic Fortress Isabel II if you're into that sort of thing, or if water activities appeal to you, there's snorkeling available in Fornells Bay where the water is clear enough to see what's down there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise ship dock in Mahón
Optional Activities
- Island tour visiting old fishing village and natural harbour
- Visit Monte Toro, spiritual centre of the island
- Explore Binibeca with whitewashed houses and cobbled streets
- Island tour in Mahón including local winery visit with wine tasting
- Explore historic Fortress Isabel II (La Mola)
- Fully escorted snorkelling excursion in Fornells Bay with qualified instructor
- Leisure time to explore old fishing village of Fornells
Landmarks Port of Mahón Monte Toro Binibeca Fortress Isabel II (La Mola) Fornells Bay - Day 4
Ajaccio, Corsica
You'll dock in Ajaccio on Corsica and have three guided options available. Tour the Old Town and Napoleon's birthplace at Maison Bonaparte, visit a countryside distillery and honey farm, or spend the day exploring inland valleys with scenic viewpoints and local wine and food tastings. Pick the experience that fits your interests best.
Included Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Maison Bonaparte
- Freedom of Choice - Etheric Oil and Honey
- Freedom of Choice - Prunelli Gorges and Corsican Tasting
Landmarks Maison Bonaparte Maison des Senteurs Prunelli Gorges - Day 5
Cagliari, Sardinia
The ship arrives in Cagliari on Sardinia, where you can either take a walking tour through the ancient city featuring Piazza Palazzo and the 13th-century Cathedral of Saint Cecilia, or visit a family-owned winery that's been producing wine since 1918. You'll learn about three generations of winemaking and get to taste their wines.
Included Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Guided City Tour
- Freedom of Choice - Local Winery Visit
Landmarks Piazza Palazzo Cathedral of Saint Cecilia 
- Day 6
Malta
Docking in Valletta, Malta's capital, you'll have two tour choices. Visit the medieval walled city of Mdina and UNESCO-listed Valletta with its mix of architectural styles reflecting Malta's history, or explore Vittoriosa where the Hospitallers arrived in 1530, then wander the Marsaxlokk fishing village marketplace to try local produce.
Included Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Mdina and Valletta Guided Tour
- Freedom of Choice - Vittoriosa Tour and Market Tasting
Landmarks Mdina Valletta Vittoriosa Marsaxlokk 
- Day 7
Selinunte, Sicily
After breakfast, you'll dock in Mazara del Vallo on Sicily and head out on a guided tour of Selinunte Archaeological Park. This ancient Greek city from the 7th century BC spans 270 hectares, and you'll explore the Acropolis, eastern temples and ruins before returning to the ship for an afternoon departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Selinunte Archaeological Park
Landmarks Selinunte Archaeological Park - Day 8
Syracuse, Sicily
Walk through Syracuse on Sicily's coast, a city founded by the Corinthians back in 734 BC. You'll tour Neapolis Archaeological Park to see the ancient limestone quarry called Latomia del Paradiso, the Greek Theatre, and the Roman Amphitheatre. Later, visit the historic island of Ortigia to check out early Greek constructions, then the ship sails for Greece in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Syracuse
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park including Latomia del Paradiso, Altar of Hiero II, Cave of Cordari, Greek Theatre and Roman Amphitheatre
- Explore Ortigia
Landmarks Neapolis Archaeological Park Latomia del Paradiso Greek Theatre Roman Amphitheatre Ortigia 
- Day 9
Olympia, Greece
You'll disembark at Katakolon and travel to Olympia, where the ancient Olympic Games took place. See the temple of Zeus that once held an ivory and gold statue, the gymnasium where athletes trained, the nymphaeum, and the main stadium. Later, join a signature experience at Magna Grecia Estate with wine and olive oil tasting.
Included Activities
- Excursion to Olympia archaeological site
- Visit temple of Zeus
- View gymnasium, nymphaeum, and main stadium
- Signature Experience - Magna Grecia Estate Visit and Tasting
Landmarks Olympia Temple of Zeus Magna Grecia Estate - Day 10
Monemvasia, Greece
Arriving in Monemvasia, you'll see this fortress town perched on a massive rock connected by a narrow causeway, often called the 'Gibraltar of Greece.' You can tour the castle grounds and a church from the 6th-7th century, sample local Peloponnese products like honey liqueur and olive oil, or hike through the Byzantine city of Mystras with its ancient churches and monasteries, including lunch at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant (for Mystras Guided Tour option))
Included Activities
- Freedom of Choice - Monemvasia Castle
- Freedom of Choice - Monemvasia Culinary Walk
- Freedom of Choice - Mystras Guided Tour
Landmarks Monemvasia Castle Church of Elkomenos Christos Mystras Church of Agia Sofia Pantanassa Monastery Cathedral of Agios Dimitrios - Day 11
Athens, Greece
Spend your day exploring Athens' most recognizable sites, including the World Heritage-listed Acropolis and the Parthenon temple dedicated to Athena. Stroll through the Plaka neighborhood with its winding streets and neoclassical buildings. The afternoon is free to do your own thing, then you'll cruise to Syros in the evening.
Included Activities
- Tour of Athens including Acropolis and Parthenon
- Walking tour of historic Plaka neighbourhood
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Plaka - Day 12
Syros and Mykonos, Greece
Start your morning in Syros, one of the smallest Cyclades islands, with a walking tour hitting the Holy Cathedral of the Dormition of the Virgin, the Vaporia district and Miaouli Square. You'll then cruise to Mykonos and tour Ano Mela village, have free time in the main square, relax at Kalafatis beach, and walk through Chora's whitewashed streets with blue shutters, blue-domed churches and famous windmills.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Syros visiting Holy Cathedral of the Dormition of the Virgin, Vaporia district and Miaouli Square
- Guided tour of Mykonos visiting Ano Mera
- Walking tour of Chora
Landmarks Holy Cathedral of the Dormition of the Virgin Vaporia Miaouli Square Ano Mera Kalafatis Beach Chora - Day 13
Ephesus, Turkey
Docking in Kuşadası on Turkey's coast, you'll drive to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. Walk down broad streets lined with impressive buildings and see the Library of Celsus. You'll also enjoy a signature experience with authentic home-cooked lunch and a folklore show at a local handicraft museum.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic home-cooked lunch at local handicraft museum (Signature Experience))
Included Activities
- Exploration of ancient city of Ephesus
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Signature Experience - Folklore Show and Traditional Lunch
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus - Day 14
Gallipoli and Troy, Turkey
Arriving in Çanakkale, you'll explore the Gallipoli Peninsula with its World War I trenches and memorials. Pay respects at Anzac Cove and the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine and the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair. After lunch onboard, you'll travel to Troy, the legendary setting from Homer's works, and visit the town's museum with Trojan artifacts and Bronze Age fossils.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Excursion to Gallipoli Peninsula
- Visit Anzac Cove
- Visit Australian Memorial at Lone Pine
- Visit New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair
- Visit ancient city of Troy
- Tour Troy museum
Landmarks Gallipoli Peninsula Anzac Cove Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Troy - Day 15
Istanbul, Turkey
Following breakfast, you'll disembark the Seabourn Venture in Istanbul, bringing your journey through the Mediterranean and Eastern Mediterranean to a close. Pack up and prepare for your arrival and onward travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
