Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states during an insightful 8-day cruise from Rome to Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once flourishing Minoan kingdom, and see remarkably preserved ancient ruins in Ephesus. Immerse yourself in Athens, the “birthplace of democracy,” and admire the famous Acropolis and see the bustling Plaka District.
UNESCO treasures and architectural feats abound on this 28-night voyage. Discover Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Lisbon’s palaces of Sintra, or even Istanbul by night with an overnight call.
Trace spectacular Adriatic shores and uncover the glories of the Venetian and Hellenic Empires on this cruise between romantic Venice and classic Athens. Discover Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, explore the palace at Split and stroll Dubrovnik’s medieval streets. Sail through scenic fjords to remarkably preserved Kotor, Montenegro’s gem. On Greek shores, call on scenic Corfu, with its inviting Old Town, and Katakolon, gateway to the Peloponnese and Olympia.
Greek temples, rugged coastal mountain ranges, and rustic, tile-roofed villages dotting the eastern Adriatic shoreline define this exceptional 9-day cruise with an overnight port stay in Kotor, Montenegro. Toast the benefits of Croatian microclimates during a wine tasting near rocky vineyards outside Zadar. Sail, swim and snorkel at a pristine archipelago near Hvar, or rise early to pick fresh, organic vegetables for your family-style Croatian breakfast in the village of Hora, near there.
Set sail on an unforgettable summer vacation aboard Norwegian Pearl. Feel like a Greek god or goddess in Athens while touring the Parthenon and other awe-inspiring historic sites. Then explore the best of Kotor, from the medieval sites of Old Town to fascinating museums and nearby expansive beaches. Take a walk on the historic side in Split during a guided tour of two ancient historic sites that were used as filming locations for the hit TV show, Game of Thrones.
