Eastern Mediterranean Cruise - Itinerary
Explore the playgrounds of the Mediterranean as the Royal Princess waits for you in the harbor. Spend your days in a whirl of intoxicating history and culture in the cities of Europe, Asia Minor and Africa, then return to your floating resort for an evening of dining and entertainment. This is a great way to experience this part of the world – with no packing and unpacking, you may spend your time enjoying the best of the Eastern Mediterranean!
Travel from Athens to Rome and marvel at ruins and excavations that give insight to life centuries ago. In Athens, climb the Acropolis to see the Parthenon, and travel to scenic Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon. Ephesus is one of Turkey’s best-preserved ancient cities, and the cosmopolitan paradise of Rhodes is the largest inhabited medieval settlement in Europe. The wonders of the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx await you in Egypt. And in Italy, relax along the famous Amalfi Coast, walk through the ruins of Pompeii, or browse boutiques and sidewalk cafes on the flower-filled island of Capri. Your cruise ends in the “Eternal City” of Rome, home of the imposing Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain.
The sequence of touring and days may be altered to adjust to religious holidays, special closings of sites, air schedule changes, etc. Hotels listed subject to availability. Meal inclusions may vary by departure.
Day - Port
Day 1 - USA/Athens, Greece
Day 2 - Arrive Athens
Day 3 - Athens (Piraeus)
Day
4 - Ephesus, Turkey (Kusadasi)
Day 5 - Rhodes , Greek Isles
Day 6 - At Sea
Day 7 - Cairo/Giza, Egypt (Port Said)
Day 8 - Alexandria, Egypt
Day 9 - At Sea
Day 10 - At Sea
Day 11 - Naples/Capri, Italy
Day 12 - Rome, Italy (Civitavecchia)
Ports of Call
Athens, Greece
Visit the Acropolis, home of the Propylaia, the Parthenon and the Porch of Karyatids. You can also travel to scenic Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon.
Ephesus, Turkey
One of Turkey’s best-preserved cities, Ephesus is home to the Temple of Hadrian, the marble-paved Arcadian Way and Celcus Library. Enter at the Magnesia Gate and begin a journey back in time. Or visit the Temple of Apollo at Didyma.
Rhodes
This cosmopolitan paradise is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. With its walled city in Old Town, Rhodes is the largest inhabited medieval settlement in Europe.
Port Said, Egypt
Set at the mouth of the Suez Canal, this city is a tranquil destination by Mediterranean standards. Built in 1859 as part of the Suez Canal project, Port Said is now the fourth largest city in Egypt. Travel to Cairo and the Great Pyramids at Giza on a fabulous optional overnight excursion.
Alexandria, Egypt
This is a seaside resort with perfect Mediterranean weather. From here visit Cairo, and the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Naples/Capri, Italy
Enjoy the famous Amalfi Coast, the ruins of Pompeii and the bustle of Naples. Or browse boutiques and sidewalk cafes on the flower-filled island of Capri.
Rome
Get a taste of the “Eternal City” from the Colosseum to Vatican City with St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
