Cruise through the ages on a voyage through the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean. Come face to face with myth and legend, as you sail along the pristine islands of the Italian Riviera to the Egyptian city of Alexandria and back to Milan, fashion capital of the world. During this unforgettable journey, every port of call serves as your entryway into the ancient past.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Milan
Begin your journey with an overnight flight on a major airline to Italy.
Day 2 - Italian Riviera
Touch down in Italy. A Go Ahead representative meets you at the airport and helps you transfer to the Italian Riveria, where you’ll check in to your hotel. Meet your fellow travelers at tonight’s Welcome Dinner. (B in flight, D)
Day 3 - Italian Riviera
Today your tour director introduces you to Cinque Terre, which means “Five Lands.” You’ll explore this tranquil and stunning area by boat, if weather permits. The Cinque is comprised of five small coastal villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. You’ll visit two of the villages, then enjoy free time for shopping or additional sightseeing on your own. (B, D)
Day 4 - Italian Riviera
Spend the morning exploring the Italian Riveria on your own, before transferring to Savona to begin your cruise aboard the Costa Meditteranea.
Day 5 - Cruise
Stop in the town of Civitavecchia, the major cruise and ferry port just outside of Rome. You’ll journey into the Eternal City, where you might visit some of Rome’s most renowned sites, like the Sistine Chapel, Roman Catacombs, the Trevi Fountain and the stunning Colosseum. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Cruise
Relax at sea today on your floating resort, which offers every comfort, convenience and amenity you can imagine. Lie back and be pampered at a spa or explore the spectacular Maschera d'Argento Atrium, which spans 10 decks high and features an incredible sculpture of dancers suspended mid-air. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Cruise
Spend another day at sea. Take in a show, indulge in savory cuisine at one of the ship’s restaurants, try your luck in the casino or dance the night away in the disco. (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Cruise
Begin your Egyptian excursion in Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean Sea, and opt to stand before displays of relics dating back to ancient Alexandria and its Hellenstic civilization at the Greco-Roman Temple. Named after Alexander the Great, Alexandria has historically been a place of learning. Today, it's a bustling city with more than 4 million residents. Later, squeeze in a workout in the ship’s fitness facility or take advantage of world-class spa amenities. (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Cruise
Today you’ll disembark from your cruise ship to explore Cyprus' second-largest city. Grab a java pick-me-up at one of the cafes lining the bustling seafront; visit the Berengaria Castle, where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria; stop by Kolossi Castle; and walk to the old city center with its crafts people and artists of all disciplines. (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Cruise
Your explorations today start right at Mandraki with its circular market and the cafes at the seafront. Further on are the Art Deco buildings of the Metropolis from the times of the Italian occupation, and at the entrance of the port are the famous two columns with the two Deers at the place where supposed to be the colossus of Rhodes. (B, L, D)
Day 11 - Cruise
Today you'll arrive in Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved cities from ancient times. Here, you’ll have the chance to discover stories of history, as you pass through a beautiful road flanked by rows of centenary eucalyptus trees en route to the Marble Sacred Street connecting the Great Theater with the Library of Celsus, the Facade of which has been fully restored. (B, L, D)
Day 12 - Cruise
Today in Athens, wander among the ruins of the ancient Acropolis. The commercial harbor of Athens is one of the most important in the Mediterranean. With its suburbs, the city itself is an industrial zone of particular importance for the Greek economy, but nevertheless its center has broad streets, spacious squares, tree-lined avenues and parks. (B, L, D)
Day 13 - Cruise
Today, discover Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Situated in a valley in Elis in western Peloponnisos (Peloponnesus), through which runs the Alpheus River, Olympia was not a town; rather, it was a sanctuary with buildings devoted to the Games and the worship of the gods. (B, L, D)
Day 14 - Cruise
Enjoy your final day on board your cruise ship and take advantage of the many activities, like deck and pool games, art auctions, bridge games, Italian lessons or trivia contests. In the evening, relax at the piano bar or take in a theater show. (B, L, D)
Day 15 - Milan
Disembark today and travel to the fashion capital of the world for a guided sightseeing tour. See masterpieces like the Gothic Duomo and the Galleria. Then visit Castello Sforzesco, an imposing Renaissance castle. Later, relive memories of your trip at tonight’s Farewell Dinner. (B, D)
Day 16 - Milan
Today a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport to board your flight home. (B)