Artifacts & Antiquities (Rome to Istanbul)

Embark on a timeless journey through the Mediterranean, from Rome to Istanbul.

Artifacts & Antiquities (Rome to Istanbul)

Embark on a timeless journey through the Mediterranean, from Rome to Istanbul.

Highlights

  • Begin in Rome with the Colosseum before sailing to Amalfi. Visit a 12th-century monastery or enjoy a farm-to-table meal at a local organic farm.
  • Discover Pompeii near Naples, relax on Cagliari’s golden beaches, savor Sicilian flavors in Trapani, and marvel at Valletta’s St. John’s Co-Cathedral.
  • Explore Santorini’s white-washed beauty, taste its famous wines, and delve into ancient ruins in Kusadasi, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.
  • Wander through Skiathos’ charming villages, then finish in Istanbul with a visit to the vibrant spice markets or the awe-inspiring Blue Mosque.
This is a shared departure operated by Go Next.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Rome, Italy
Day 2: Rome (Civitavecchia)
Day 3: Amalfi
Day 4: Naples
Day 5: Cagliari, Sardinia
Day 6: Trapani, Sicily
Day 7: Valletta, Malta
Day 8: Cruising the Ionian Sea
Day 9: Agios Nikolaos (Crete), Greece
Day 10: Santorini
Day 11: Kusadasi, Turkiye
Day 12: Skiathos, Greece
Day 13: Istanbul, Turkiye
Day 14: Istanbul | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Sept. 13-26, 2026

Starting price

$5,499
*No single supplement

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Greece, Italy, Malta, Turkiye

Activity Level

Low
Sept. 13-26, 2026

Starting price

$5,499

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Greece, Italy, Malta, Turkiye

Activity Level

Low

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