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Ultimate Pyramids & Ancient Empires: Rome to Istanbul Loyalty Departure

26 days
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From Rome to Istanbul
4.4 (46 reviews)
  • Iconic pyramids of Giza rising from the desert with camel riders resting in the foreground
  • Stone hilltop fortress flying a Turkish flag overlooking a sprawling city at vibrant sunset.
  • Aerial view of a tranquil bay, forested hills and a small coastal war cemetery on the Gallipoli peninsula.
  • Iconic white and pastel cliffside houses of Oia with bright flowers overlooking the Aegean Sea.
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Civitavecchia (Rome)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board Discovery Yacht and meet Captain and crew
    • Suite check-in with butler service
    Landmarks
    Port of Civitavecchia
  3. Day 2

    Bonifacio, Corsica

    Bonifacio, Corsica
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore old town of Bonifacio
    • Visit ancient citadel
    Landmarks
    Bonifacio Old Town
    Bonifacio Citadel
  4. Day 3

    Porto Cervo, Sardinia

    Porto Cervo, Sardinia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Porto Cervo
    Landmarks
    Costa Smeralda
  5. Day 4

    Sorrento

    Sorrento
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Sorrento
    Landmarks
    Amalfi Coast
  6. Day 5

    Syracuse, Sicily

    Syracuse, Sicily
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Archaeological Park of Neapolis
    • Visit Greek Theatre
    • Visit Roman Amphitheatre
    • Explore Ortigia historic district
    Landmarks
    Archaeological Park of Neapolis
    Greek Theatre, Syracuse
    Roman Amphitheatre, Syracuse
    Ortigia
  7. Day 6

    Valletta, Malta

    Valletta, Malta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Valletta
    Landmarks
    Valletta
  8. Day 7

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Access pool facilities
    • Enjoy on-board dining
    • Participate in on-board activities and entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments (additional cost)
  9. Day 8

    Chania, Crete

    Chania, Crete
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in suite with butler service and included premium beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Access open bridge policy to meet navigation officers
    • Enjoy live entertainment in theatre
    • Dining at on-board restaurants
  11. Day 10

    Alexandria, Egypt

    Alexandria, Egypt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Alexandria

    Optional Activities

    • Journey inland to Cairo to see the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
    Landmarks
    Great Library of Alexandria (historical site)
    Lighthouse of Alexandria (historical site)
    Great Pyramids of Giza
    Sphinx
  12. Day 11

    Alexandria, Egypt

    Alexandria, Egypt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

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

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Access pool facilities
    • Enjoy on-board dining

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments (additional cost)
  14. Day 13

    Rhodes, Greece

    Rhodes, Greece
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Mykonos, Greece

    Mykonos, Greece
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mykonos
    • Visit windmills
    Landmarks
    Mykonos Windmills
  16. Day 15

    Piraeus (Athens), Greece

    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Hydra, Greece

    Hydra, Greece
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hydra
    Landmarks
    Hydra
  18. Day 17

    Adamas Harbour, Milos

    Adamas Harbour, Milos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Milos
    Landmarks
    Milos
  19. Day 18

    Heraklion, Crete

    Heraklion, Crete
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Heraklion
    • Visit Palace of Knossos
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Venetian Harbour, Heraklion
  20. Day 19

    Santorini, Greece

    Santorini, Greece
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Naxos, Greece

    Naxos, Greece
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Naxos Old Town
    • Visit Temple of Apollo
    Landmarks
    Temple of Apollo, Naxos
    Itinerary Image 1
  22. Day 21

    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Dikili (Pergamon), Turkey

    Dikili (Pergamon), Turkey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pergamon ruins
    • Visit Acropolis of Pergamon
    • Visit ancient theatre of Pergamon
    • Visit Altar of Zeus
    Landmarks
    Pergamon
    Acropolis of Pergamon
    Ancient Theatre of Pergamon
    Altar of Zeus, Pergamon
  24. Day 23

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guest lectures
    • Live music performances
    • Games and creative classes
    • Cruise ANZAC Cove (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    ANZAC Cove
  25. Day 24

    Kepez (Çanakkale) - Dardanelles, Turkey

    Kepez (Çanakkale) - Dardanelles, Turkey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kepez
    • Cruise the Dardanelles Strait

    Optional Activities

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

    Istanbul, Turkey

    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
  27. Day 26

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Istanbul, Turkey
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board Discovery Yacht)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
    • Disembark and airport transfer

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