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Ultimate Pyramids & Ancient Empires: Rome to Istanbul Loyalty Departure

26 days
From Rome to Istanbul
4.4
45 reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Bonifacio, Corsica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore the old town of Bonifacio
    Landmarks
    Bonifacio Old Town
  3. Day 3

    Porto Cervo, Sardinia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Porto Cervo
    Landmarks
    Costa Smeralda
  4. Day 4

    Sorrento

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Sorrento
    Landmarks
    Amalfi Coast
  5. Day 5

    Syracuse, Sicily

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Archaeological Park of Neapolis
    • Visit Greek Theatre
    • Visit Roman Amphitheatre
    • Stroll through Ortigia
    Landmarks
    Archaeological Park of Neapolis
    Greek Theatre
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Ortigia
  6. Day 6

    Valletta, Malta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Valletta
    Landmarks
    Valletta
  7. Day 7

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pool and relaxation areas
    • Onboard activities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments
  8. Day 8

    Chania, Crete

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Old Town of Chania
    • Visit 16th-century lighthouse
    • Visit Mosque of Kioutsouk Hasan
    • Visit Byzantine walls
    Landmarks
    Chania Old Town
    Mosque of Kioutsouk Hasan
  9. Day 9

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Open bridge policy to meet navigation officers
    • Live entertainment in theatre
    • Dining in suite
  10. Day 10

    Alexandria, Egypt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Alexandria

    Optional Activities

    • Journey to Cairo to see the Great Pyramids
    • Visit the Sphinx
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids
    Sphinx
  11. Day 11

    Alexandria, Egypt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice experiences in Alexandria
    Landmarks
    Alexandria
  12. Day 12

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pool and relaxation areas
    • Onboard entertainment and activities

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments
  13. Day 13

    Rhodes, Greece

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Rhodes Old Town
    • Visit Kastello - Palace of the Grand Master
    Landmarks
    Rhodes Old Town
    Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights
  14. Day 14

    Mykonos, Greece

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mykonos
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
  15. Day 15

    Piraeus (Athens), Greece

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Acropolis
    • Visit Parthenon
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
  16. Day 16

    Hydra, Greece

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hydra
    Landmarks
    Hydra
  17. Day 17

    Adamas Harbour, Milos, Greece

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Milos
    Landmarks
    Milos
  18. Day 18

    Heraklion, Crete

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Palace of Knossos
    • Explore old town markets
    • Visit Venetian harbour
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
  19. Day 19

    Santorini, Greece

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Santorini
    Landmarks
    Santorini
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 20

    Naxos, Greece

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Naxos old town
    • Visit Temple of Apollo
    Landmarks
    Temple of Apollo
    Itinerary Image 1
  21. Day 21

    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kusadasi
    • Visit Ephesus
    • Visit Library of Celsus
    • Visit Temple of Artemis
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Temple of Artemis
  22. Day 22

    Dikili (Pergamon), Turkey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pergamon
    • Visit Acropolis
    • Visit ancient theatre
    • Visit Altar of Zeus
    Landmarks
    Pergamon
    Altar of Zeus
  23. Day 23

    At Sea - Gallipoli

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guest lectures
    • Live music
    • Games and creative classes
    • Cruising ANZAC Cove
    Landmarks
    ANZAC Cove
  24. Day 24

    Kepez (Çanakkale) - Dardanelles Strait

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kepez
    • Cruise the Dardanelles Strait

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in surrounding parks and forests
    • Cycling in surrounding areas
    • Beach activities
    Landmarks
    Dardanelles Strait
  25. Day 25

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Istanbul
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Topkapi Palace
    • Explore Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
  26. Day 26

    Istanbul, Turkey - Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board

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Tour ID: 328983

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type L.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt.Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt.Greece.Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt.Greece.Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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