DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport Lipari Otranto Crotone Giardini Naxos Sarande Preveza Itea Piraeus ITALY GREECE Palermo MEDITERRANEAN SEA TYRRHENIAN SEA BUTRINT NATIONAL PARK Explore the preserved ancient ruins of Butrint National Park, which tell its story from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. PALERMO Munch your way around the Palermo’s bustling street markets Monemvasia Piraeus GREECE ITALY Milos Rhodes Rethymnon Symi Nisyros Patmos Kusadasi Chíos Mytilene Canakkale Istanbul 24 25 FROM PIRAEUS TO ISTANBUL Colors of Eastern Mediterranean Embark on a journey through the magic of the Aegean Sea. From the bustling port of Piraeus to the charming town of Monemvasia and the picturesque island of Milos, this cruise will take you on a journey through some of Greece's most beautiful and historic destinations. As you sail through the Aegean Sea, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the ancient ruins of Rethymnon and Chíos, stroll through the picturesque streets of Symi and Rhodes, and soak up the sun on the beautiful beaches of Nisyros and Mytilene. And when you’re ready to relax and unwind, you can enjoy a leisurely day at sea as you take in the stunning views of the Mediterranean. • Enjoy the panoramic drive trough orange and olive groves with the mighty Taygetus Mountain in the background. • Visit the Grand Master's Palace, during the 14th century under the rule of Grand Master H de Villeneuve. • Uncover Rethymno’s multicultural past and explore its picturesque lanes. HIGHLIGHTS Monemvasia, Greece ANCIENT TROY Uncover the nine layers of settlements at Ancient Troy, the setting of Homer’s epic – the Iliad. 5 – 16 Set 2024 Piraeus – Istanbul 11 nights SH Diana Day Visiting • 1 Piraeus • 2 Monemvasia • 3 Milos, Adamas • 4 Rethymnon • 5 Rhodes • 6 Symi • 6 Nisyros • 7 Patmos • 8 Kusadasi • 9 Chios • 10 Mytilene, Lesbos • 11 Canakkale • 11 Cruising Dardanelles • 12 Istanbul 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 MONEMVASIA Wander medieval alleyways in the 6thcentury castle town of Monemvasia FROM PALERMO TO PIRAEUS From Magna Graecia to Greece Embark on a captivating journey through time on this inspirational voyage. Minoans, Ancient Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Venetians, and 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 best preserved Ancient Greek ruins outside of Greece. Next, we'll explore Lipari's volcanic landscapes before visiting Stromboli's – one of the world's most active volcanoes. Continue through the historic coastal towns and paradisical beaches before reaching Piraeus – your gateway to Athens' ancient wonders. • Delve into the rich history of Magna Graecia at southern Italy’s Capo Colonna Archaeological Park. • Explore the archaeological remains of Nikopolis, originally founded by Roman Emperor Octavian in commemoration of his victory in the Battles of Actium. • Visit Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich archaeological treasures and deep historical significance. HIGHLIGHTS Remains of Ancient Greek temple of Athena in Delphi 28 Aug – 5 Sept 2024 Palermo – Piraeus 8 nights SH Diana *Price based on Ocean View cabin category Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com Day Visiting • 1 Palermo • 2 Lipari • 2 Cruising Stromboli • 3 Giardini Naxos • 4 Crotone • 5 Otranto • 6 Sarande • 7 Preveza • 8 Itea • 8 Cruising Corinth Canal • 9 Piraeus MEDITERRANEAN EXPEDITION CRUISES Starting from €7,401 pp* Starting from €9,629 pp*
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