24 25 FROM PIRAEUS TO ISTANBUL Threading the Islands toTroy and Istanbul Leaving Athens and its famous Acropolis behind, we set sail on this 12day Threading the Islands to Troy and Istanbul cultural cruise. Aboard our 5-star boutique ship, we voyage back to the days of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. Stand in the stadium that first hosted the Olympic Games in 776 BC, discover the excavations at Akrotiri on Santorini, and decide whether this was indeed the Lost City of Atlantis. We follow in the footsteps of Minoans, Venetians and Turks who all left their legacy on these ancient lands, and walk the ancient streets of Roman cities, such as Ephesus in modern-day Turkey. This captivating cruise takes you to some of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, from the Temple of Zeus to the Colossus of Rhodes and Temple of Artemis. Learn more about the region's history from our onboard experts along the way, before concluding this remarkable voyage where the ancient and modern worlds collide in vibrant Istanbul. • Uncover the location of the Lost City of Atlantis at Akrotiri in Santorini • Wander the main street at Ephesus, one of the ancient world’s most legendary cities • Learn more about three of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World from our onboard experts HIGHL IGHTS Akrotiri in Santorini Istanbul Paros Island Despotiko Island Santorini Corinth Canal Katakolon Itea Preveza Rhodes Rethymnon TURKEY GREECE Piraeus MEDITERRANEAN SEA Kusadasi Chios Canakkale OLYMPIA Explore the ancient stadium that accommodated 45,000 spectators at the first Olympics in 776 BC DELPHI Seek answers from the god Apollo at the Ancient Greek sanctuary at Delphi 12 – 23 Sept 2023 Piraeus – Istanbul 12 days SH Diana Day Visiting • 1 Piraeus & Corinth Canal • 2 Itea • 3 Preveza • 4 Katakolon • 5 Rethymnon • 6 Santorini • 7 Despotiko Island & Paros Island • 8 Rhodes • 9 Kusadasi • 10 Chios • 11 Canakkale • 12 Istanbul Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com FROM PALERMO TO PIRAEUS Cradles of the Mediterranean Embark on a captivating voyage through time on our 9-day Cradles of the Mediterranean cruise. Minoans, Ancient Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Venetians, Turks have all laid claim to these lands leaving behind a rich legacy of history and architecture. Aboard our small 5-star cultural cruising ship, you’ll begin your historical journey in the vibrant, multicultural city of Palermo in Sicily and discover some of the bestpreserved Ancient Greek ruins in the world outside of Greece. From there, we explore part of the Peloponnese region of southern Greece and learn more about the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Olympia. We finally conclude our voyage on board our boutique ship at the Acropolis in Athens, the most famous Ancient Greek remains in the world. • Learn more about Archimedes while searching for his tomb in the necropolis at Siracusa • Uncover Rethymno’s multicultural past and explore its picturesque lanes • Sit among the ruins at Olympia, home of the first Olympic Games in 775 B.C HIGHL IGHTS Piazza Pretoria, Palermo Rethymnon Crotone Gythion Nafplion Monemvasia Katakolon Siracusa GREECE ITALY Piraeus Palermo MEDITERRANEAN SEA TYRRHENIAN SEA Porto Empedocle MONEMVASIA Wander medieval alleyways in the 6thcentury castle town of Monemvasia PALERMO Munch your way around the Palermo’s bustling street markets 4-12 Sept 2023 Palermo – Piraeus 9 days SH Diana Day Visiting • 1 Palermo • 2 Porto Empedocle • 3 Siracusa • 4 Crotone • 5 Katakolon • 6 Gythion & Monemvasia • 7 Rethymnon • 8 Nafplia • 9 Piraeus Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com *Price based on Ocean View cabin category *Price based on Ocean View cabin category MED I T ERRANEAN EXP ED I T I ON CRU I S E S Starting from €7,381 pp* Starting from €5,709 pp*
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