Mysteries of Mediterranean History
Sail from Rome to Istanbul, exploring ancient cities and Mediterranean charm.
Highlights
- Marvel at Rome’s Colosseum, Pompeii’s ruins, and Messina’s astronomical clock on an unforgettable Mediterranean voyage.
- Relish Sicilian flavors in Syracuse and explore Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Discover medieval towers in Mystras, unwind on Mykonos’ beaches, and stroll Skiathos’ stone-paved village squares.
- Step into history at Troy’s ruins and Gallipoli’s World War I battlefields before wrapping up in Istanbul.
This is a shared departure operated by Go Next.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Rome, Italy
Day 2: Rome
Day 3: Naples
Day 4: Messina, Sicily
Day 5: Syracuse
Day 6: Katakolon, Greece
Day 7: Gytheio
Day 8: Mykonos
Day 9: Skiathos
Day 10: Çanakkale, Türkiye
Day 11: Istanbul | Depart for U.S.
Host
Anna Kirkland
Kim Lane Scheppele Collegiate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies
U-M Role
I’ve been at Michigan since 2004, teaching classes on gender, health, and the law. I’m a socio-legal scholar of the contemporary United States focused on discrimination law, healthcare and insurance, and vaccine policy.
What Excites You About the Trip?
I spent a semester abroad in college traveling around the ancient world studying Classics, and I’m excited to retrace some of my steps along this tour so many years later.
Available to Book
May 23-June 2, 2027
Starting price
$2,699
Deposit per person
$500
Countries Visited
Greece, Italy, Türkiye
Activity Level
Low
May 23-June 2, 2027
Starting price
$2,699
*Single supplement applies
Deposit per person
$500
Countries Visited
Greece, Italy, Türkiye
Activity Level
Low
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