Historic Reflections

History comes to life on this extraordinary voyage that reflects the heart and soul of the Mediterranean. Uncover cultural and historical treasures while sailing the shores of Greece, Turkey, Italy, and France aboard a vessel that offers one of the best cruising experiences at sea aboard the Nautica. Beginning in the ancient capital of Athens, sail to the Greek Isle of Santorini, with its famous whitewashed hilltop towns overlooking the sea. Then travel on to Turkey, where the ancient ruins of Ephesus await. Explore the lovely hill towns of Sicily, walk the romantic shores of Amalfi and Positano, and revel in the rich history and architectural wonders of Rome and Florence. Leaving Italy behind, sail west to colorful Marseille and explore the renowned countryside of Provence before the journey ends in Barcelona. From the famed Library of Celsus in Ephesus to Amalfi’s 12th-century Capuchin monastery, to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel in Rome, to Florence’s fabled Renaissance architecture, old-world history comes alive on this seafaring adventure.

Highlights include:

• 10 nights of cruising onboard Nautica;
• historic and scenic ports of call;
• all meals, entertainment, and use of onboard facilities;
• a variety of optional excursions at each port of call (for an additional charge);
• attentive service from an experienced GoNext tour director throughout the cruise;
• special two-for-one cruise fares plus free air.