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If you missed the last Mediterranean cruise don't get left behind on this epic journey!

Join us on a 9 day Labor day Royal Caribbean cruise aboard the new ship Odyssey of the Seas with ports in Italy, Greek Isles, Turkey, Crete and Athens Greece. 

Start your trip by flying into fabulous Rome, Italy. Airport code FCO and return home from same airport. Airfare is not included in the pricing.

Host hotel is iQ Hotel Roma and is not included in pricing.

Then your cruise will take you to the following ports: 

ROME, ITALY 09/06/2023 5:00 pm SET SAIL/BON VOYAGE

 With 28 centuries of celebrated history, Rome holds the edge when it comes to unrivaled adventures. The city that sparked the world’s largest empire is very much alive today with a jumble of ancient ruins, world-renowned art and vivacious street culture. Here you can live la dolce vita, recalling the glory days of Ancient Rome and twirling forks full of pasta in a trattoria. Ride past centuries-old basilicas in a three-wheeled Ape Calessino, or stand in awe of paintings by Italian masters at Villa Borghese. Whether it’s Vatican City’s spiritual allure, Trastevere’s backstreet charms, or the Colosseum’s embattled legacy— The Eternal City endures with endless adventures.

NAPLES, ITALY 09/07/2023 8AM - 6PM

 Southern Italy’s largest city, Naples is famous for its intoxicating mix of Old World charm and modern grit. This is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with enough art, architecture, and archeology to hold its own against other metropolitan cities. But it’s the wood-fired pizza that really brings the crowds. Naples’ historic center (a UNESCO World Heritage site) offers plenty of attractions between pizzeria stops: Don’t miss the Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno, a 16th-century Baroque masterpiece, and the Duomo, a Roman Catholic cathedral that broke ground in the 13th century. View objects from Pompeii at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli or revel in the Rococo glory of Museo Cappella Sansevero, built in the late 1500s. 

DAY AT SEA 09/08/2023

Explore and enjoy the ship. Spa day, casino nights, pool side, shows. 

Plenty to see and do onboard.

SANTORINI, GREECE 09/09/2023 7AM - 7PM

 Santorini is one of the world’s most popular islands, known best for its dramatic scenery, whitewashed villages and fiery volcanic activity. Here adventure bubbles above the Aegean Sea in the most bold and breathtaking ways. A cable car takes you to the capital of Fira, a bustling cliff-top town awash with old cathedrals, enthralling museum collections and cozy tavernas. Venture to the coast for a swim in the deep blue waters that lap red and black pebbled beaches. And peel back layers of lava and history among excavated Akrotiri. Whether it’s by bicycle, ATV or on your own two feet, exploring this Cyclades isle never fails to impress. 

EPHESUS TURKEY 09/10/2023 8AM - 6PM

 The UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Ephesus impress even those familiar with the world's other ancient cities. Though excavations have been underway for 150 years, only 20 percent of the city has been uncovered. Check out the the Celsus Library — built in 117 A.D., the site is made up of towering columns highlighted by the statue of the goddess of wisdom. Cruises to Ephesus will give you a taste of Turkish life by strolling the seafront promenade and the bustling city center. Walk Marble Street, paved with actual marble slabs, which takes you from downtown to the Temple of Artemis — you can still see one lone remaining column from this wonder of the ancient world. 

MYKONOS, GREECE 09/11/2023 7AM - 7PM

 Mykonos is a classic Greek Island with whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and windmills. Add a reputation for beautiful beaches and you'll understand why Mykonos is the most popular island in the Cyclades. Explore the island in a 4 x 4 or take a ferry to the tiny island of Delos. 

ATHENS, GREECE 09/12/2023 6AM - 6PM 

 Athens offers a looking glass back in time into Greece's powerful ancient civilization. Art lovers, epicureans and history buffs will be delighted by the ancient ruins, museums and tavernas of this picturesque town. Just 10 minutes from the port, you'll find the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, filled with sculptures from the Bronze Age to the Romans. Walk to the Zea Harbour to discover how the Hellenic Maritime Museum will bring to life the grandeur of ancient Greece's naval capacities. Jump onboard an Athens cruise and relax at the small harbor of Mikrolimano, enjoying a meal of grilled octopus and chilled white wine at a small restaurant overlooking the sea.

CHANIA, CRETE 09/13/2023 7AM - 3PM

 Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets and waterfront restaurants. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian and Ottoman influences. Opposite, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania.  

DAY AT SEA 09/14/2023

ROME, ITALY 09/15/2023 DISEMBARK SHIP (Arrives at 5 a.m. but may not disembark for 1 to 2 hours)

Please book your flight home to depart after 11 a.m.