October 5, 2019
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October 18, 2019
Sail the coast between France and Italy, to sparkling Monte Carlo, famous for the Grand Corniche and the twelfth-century Prince’s Palace of Monaco. Then, navigate to Rome, a monumental city rich in antiquity and culture, with such legendary sites as the ancient Roman Forum, the Colosseum, Saint Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. Overlooking the breathtaking Bay of Naples, near the legendary ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento delights with cobblestone streets, a seaside promenade and vibrant southern Italian culture. Close by, Italy’s famed island Capri offers stunning panoramas, charming villages and ancient villas. Heraklion, the capital of Crete, abounds with impressive monuments, remnants of ancient civilizations— the Palace of Knossos—a masterpiece of Minoan architecture. Spend three days in Jerusalem considered the holiest city on earth for Jews, Christians and Muslims since the biblical era. Within the walled Old City, find some of Jerusalem’s most celebrated religious sites: the Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Limassol is a historical and cultural gateway for exploring the ancient riches of Cyprus. Nestled between Kourion and Amathous, two early city-kingdoms, and as the setting where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre, the city offers an alluring backdrop of centuries-old ruins, lemon and olive groves, majestic mountains and stunning beaches. Before our final stop in Athens, discover the natural treasures of verdant Rhodes, an island surrounded by indigo waters and thoroughly kissed by the sun.
