Aegean & Ionian Antiquities from Athens with Stay, 27 January 2029 (11 nights)

Piraeus is a stunning port city in the Athens urban area and an important entry point to the ancient city of Athens for Mediterranean cruises in the Aegean Sea. Although, that doesn’t mean Piraeus has nothing to offer visitors – the truth is far from it, in fact. With a recorded history dating back to the city’s foundation in the 5th century BC, Piraeus is home to stunning historic sites, impressive architecture, and a rich history of its own – originally established as a prototype port for Athens. It’s now Greece’s largest port and a bustling metropolis; while tours to Athens are always worth considering, you’ll enjoy the time you spend in Piraeus.

Walk through history among grand ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Artemis.

Located on Turkey's breathtaking southwest coast, Bodrum is a popular coastal city that's home to an array of extraordinary sights, from the Castle of St. Peter to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus which was constructed in 4th century BC. For those that love to relax in the sun, Bodrum also has a selection of beautiful beaches that span the surrounding peninsula.

Wander through medieval streets, explore ancient ruins, and relax by the crystal-clear waters of this historic Greek gem.

As Crete’s largest city and popular for its association with many popular Greek myths and characters such as Minos, Daedalus, Ariadne, Theseus and the infamous labyrinth, it’s no wonder Heraklion boasts numerous museums teeming with artefacts found across the island. One of the most notable sites is the Palace of Knossos, Europe’s oldest city and home to grizzly tales of the minotaur, while the modern landscape is thriving with vibrant nightlife, shopping and dining.

Golden-hued streets, baroque architecture, and a fascinating history await in Malta’s stunning capital.

Messina is a coastal city located in the north-east of Sicily and overlooks the homonymous strait, which separates the region from the rest of the Peninsula. Founded by the Greeks in the 8th century BC, a few years before Rome, it is said that the strait was the home of Scylla and Charybdis, two sea monsters described by Homer in the Odyssey. In Messina you can admire the Duomo, the Astronomical Clock and the rich Regional Museum which houses works by famous artists.

Wander along the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast, explore historic streets, and indulge in authentic Italian cuisine by the sea.

Today's Civitavecchia was born as an Etruscan village along the Tyrrhenian coast, but it is believed that the territory has been inhabited since the Neolithic era. The first documents mentioning the city date back to the year 107 AD; the same as the construction of the port which ended three years later. During a stop in Civitavecchia you can visit the Taurine Baths, the Michelangelo Fort, and the Cathedral.