Apr 9 2025 - Apr 18 2025

Starting from $8,999

Stand in awe before the glories of the ancient Mediterranean world as you sail from Cyprus to the Greek island of Rhodes and along Turkey's Turquoise Coast, filled with expert insights into lesser-known histories, sacred treasures, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Cruise aboard the luxurious Emerald Azzurra, uncovering the region's hidden historical gems.

In Larnaca, Cyprus, you have the choice to explore Nicosia, the world's last divided capital city, or delve into the archaeological wonders of Kition. Setting sail from Limassol, your next stop is Paphos, where the legends of Aphrodite and Roman history come to life.

The journey then takes you to Turkey, starting with Antalya's Greek, Roman, and Byzantine sites. Be awed by archaeological marvels in Perge and the ancient acoustics at Aspendos amphitheater. Discover the ancient theater and Lycian tombs in Kas, and experience Simena's underwater city ruins on a glass-bottom boat tour. Visit the cliffside city of Xanthos, renowned for its Lycian ruins, and the nearby sacred sanctuary of Letoon, dedicated to the deities Leto, Artemis, and Apollo.

In Rhodes, Greece, wander through the UNESCO-listed medieval town and its archaeological museum. The voyage concludes in Izmir, Turkey, with a visit to Bodrum for in-depth explorations of the legendary ruins of Halicarnassus and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology's ancient shipwreck treasures.