Ancient Wonders from Barcelona to Istanbul - Oceania Cruises
June 3 – 18, 2010
Starting from: $4,699 - Sold Out. Please call for other options.
Unravel the mysteries of time as you travel to ancient lands aboard the 684-passenger Oceania Cruises’ Nautica. Let luxury wash over you while cruising on this intimate vessel complete with upscale amenities, exceptionally attentive service, and the finest cuisine at sea, designed by the world-renowned chef Jacques Pépin. Depart Barcelona for Valletta, where you can discover the colorful cultural layers of Malta, before cruising the Mediterranean to Crete, with its ancient villages and lovely windmills. Your next stop is Alexandria, Egypt’s second largest city and home to many ancient attractions. Head inland to Cairo and see some wonders of the ancient world, the colossal Giza pyramids and Sphinx overlooking the vast Sahara desert. Sail on to Israel, visiting some its most legendary cities – Jerusalem with its multitude of historic sights, Haifa, Galilee, and Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. Follow the Mediterranean to Limassol, Cyprus, a land of archeological wonders and stunning scenery, before stopping in Kas, a delightful resort city on the Turkish Riviera. Conclude this historic journey in Istanbul, an intriguing city built on two continents that offers an exciting mix of eastern and western cultures.
Pre-Cruise Option: Barcelona, Spain
Itinerary
1 Depart U.S.
2 Arrive in Barcelona, Spain/Transfer to Nautica
3 Barcelona, Spain
4 Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
5 Valletta, Malta
6 Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
7 Aghios, Nikolaos (Crete), Greece
8 Alexandria, Egypt
9 Cairo (Port Said), Egypt
10 Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel
11 Haifa, Israel
12 Haifa, Israel
13 Limassol, Cyprus
14 Kas, Turkey
15 Kusadasi, Turkey
16 Istanbul, Turkey
17 Istanbul, Turkey
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