10-day Greek Isles From Rome To Istanbul: Santorini, Athens & Florence 

 

Explore a European port nearly every day of your cruise on Norwegian Viva®. Nestled on the west coast of Tuscany, charming Livorno offers the freshest seafood, awe-inspiring forts and splendid coastal views with ample cafes and boutiques awaiting your discovery. Then stroll among Santorini’s famed, blue-domed roofs and enjoy wine tasting at a scenic, local vineyard.  .

What's included in this trip:

• 2 for 1 deposits.
• Free Airfare for Second Guest.
• Unlimited Open Bar Package.
• 100 Onboard Credit Balcony & Above Staterooms.
• 50.00 USD Shore Excursion Credit Per Stateroom, Per port day.
• 11 days 10 nights onboard the Norwegian Viva.

 

Itinerary:

 

 

 

• Day 1 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy: Endless adventures await in Rome. With two and a half thousand years of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Gaze at the masterpieces of the Vatican or walk into the past with visits to ancient relics, historic monuments and legendary museums. Or people-watch while sipping on an espresso in a quaint cafe.  

 

 

• Day 2 (Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy): How lucky to visit the Tuscan region, Florence & Pisa, resplendent in art and history. What's even more fortunate is that all the main attractions in Florence are centrally located for the perfect walking tour. See Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and Michelangelo's David. Explore more of Florence & Pisa on a European cruise! 

 

 

• Day 3 Selerno, Italy: The history of Salerno is as rich and vibrant as its surrounding landscapes. The site of ancient settlements (Neolithic mummy remains discovered here), Salerno has been home to vast empires and was the site of Medieval Europe’s first medical school. A trip to Salerno makes it easy to understand why countless people have been drawn to its location along the Gulf of Salerno. Nestled between the mountains and the sea at the southeastern point of the famed Amalfi Coast, Salerno boasts sun-drenched beaches, nature reserves and parks, historic sites and delicious local cuisine. 

 

 

• Day 4 Messina (Sicily), Italy:The third largest city on the island of Sicily, Messina welcomes cruise ship visitors with its lovely harbor, extraordinary architecture (much of which miraculously survived a horrendous earthquake and tidal wave in 1908) and wonderful food. Stroll through Messina's Piazza Cairoli taking in magnificent fountains and cathedrals, or sip Marsala wine at a sidewalk cafe. Explore more of Messina on a European cruise 

 

 

 

• Day 5 At Sea: When you live it up you have the best stories to tell, whether it’s over craft cocktails at Metropolitan Bar or dinner with a view at Palomar, our first-ever Mediterranean restaurant. From a three-story race track to the luxurious Thermal Suite in Mandara Spa® to a mesmerizing three-story theater that transforms into a Vegas-style nightclub, you'll live it up from sunrise to long after the sun has set on Norwegian Viva. 

 

 

 

• Day 6 Heraklion (Crete), Greece: Although it's on the Greek Island of Crete, Heraklion offers a wealth of Venetian architecture from their rule in the 13th century, including magnificent fortified walls. Don't miss the Minoan Palace of Knosos Knossos, immortalized in Greek Mythology by the legend of the Minotaur. Explore more of Heraklion on a Greek Isles cruise! 

 

 

• Day 7 Santorini, Greece: Whitewashed villages clinging to the sides of the sea cliffs have made the volcanic island of Santorini one of the most widely photographed places in the world. The island's charm and subtle mystery have even made it a target of speculation as the location of the lost city of Atlantis. 

 

 

 

• Day 8 Athens, (Piraeus). Greece: This is the cradle of civilization, the oldest city in Europe. Not only is this city home to the Acropolis and some of the most important architectural structures and archaeological finds in the Western world, It is also a very modern city, an urban amalgam of extraordinary art, culture, cuisine and shopping. Explore more of Athens on a European cruise!  
  
  

 

• Day 9 Kusadasi, Turkey.:  Take a journey into the past in richly historic Ephesus. Once an ancient Greek city, Kusadasi was known for the famed Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built, destroyed, and rebuilt again through several notably historical periods, Ephesus boasts abounding ruins and archaeological excavation sites. View what remains of the Roman Library of Celsus, the Gate of Augustus, the Tomb of John the Apostle, and the Basilica of St. John, among several other ancient remnants. 

 

 

 

• Day 10 & 11 Istanbul, Turkey (Overnight).:There's a new aura of excitement in Istanbul these days, as this center of the Ottoman empire has become one the world's focal points for art, fashion, haute cuisine and nightlife. Of course there's always an abundance of ancient monuments and grand mosques with stunning frescoes to see here, like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Head to any park and you'll see why tulips have long been the symbol of this city.  

 

• Day 12 Istanbul, Turkey (Disembark).

 

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