Nautica, Seas of Discovery ex Venice to Istanbul
Cruise Line Oceania Cruises
Ship Nautica
Destination EU Mediterranean
Nights 20
Departure Date 23 Oct 2021
Description 20 Night Cruise sailing from Venice to Istanbul onboard Nautica.

Nautica is a sister ship that radiates her own unique warmth and character. Her distinctive personality shines through from the moment you first step into her newly redesigned, neo-classical lobby or Toscana, resplendent in rich new fabrics and furnishings that reflect the charisma of Tuscany. Nautica boasts decks and verandas graced with the finest teak and exquisite custom stone and tile work. To ensure the elegance shines throughout the entire experience, there is all new Villeroy & Boch china, the finest silver and crystal, and a distinctive museum-quality art collection that is an eclectic melding of traditional and contemporary, with a touch of whimsy.

Highlights of this cruise:

Venice, Italy
Savour the majestic beauty of this amazing city as you glide along its canals and under its bridges, opulent palazzi and elegant churches lining the route. Discover Venice's secret quarters down narrow alleys opening into spacious campos. Admire the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Visit lovely Burano and the glass factories on Murano. Or enjoy the scenic countryside with its stunning Palladian villas.

Split, Croatia
Sometime around 300 A.D., Roman Emperor Diocletian built his retirement palace on one of the loveliest spots on the Adriatic Sea. Today his palace has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Split, the city that grew up around it. Split is now Croatia's second largest city, and much of it sits on a beautiful peninsula on the island of Ciovo, a jewel on the Dalmatian Coast. Many intriguing relics from the Roman, Greek colonial and Medieval periods can be found in Split's archaeological museum, which was founded in 1820, making it Croatia's oldest museum. One of the top outdoor attractions is the green oasis of Marjan Forest Park with its Split Zoo. There are also plenty of fine beaches nearby.

Mykonos, Greece
Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using a 15th century wood-burning stove.

Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.

Corfu, Greece
Immerse yourself in this island of glorious scenery and beaches, serene monasteries, beautiful palaces, traditional mountain towns and Corfu's lovely old Venetian quarter. Or visit the ornate Achilleion Palace, built by Empress Sissi of Austria and filled with dramatic sculptures of the Greek hero Achilles.

Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Enjoy magnificent panoramic views on the way up to the town, where you can stroll down medieval lanes past stunning palaces. See the famed Greek theater and its fantastic view of Mount Etna. Or take a trip to the volcano itself and get a first-hand look at cones, craters and lava streams from previous eruptions and a fantastic view over the Gulf of Catania. Venture into the countryside and its lovely hill towns, one with a Norman castle built of black lava, and visit beautiful old Catania.

Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Enjoy magnificent panoramic views on the way up to the town, where you can stroll down medieval lanes past stunning palaces. See the famed Greek theater and its fantastic view of Mount Etna. Or take a trip to the volcano itself and get a first-hand look at cones, craters and lava streams from previous eruptions and a fantastic view over the Gulf of Catania. Venture into the countryside and its lovely hill towns, one with a Norman castle built of black lava, and visit beautiful old Catania.

Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Travel to Rome and revel in the magnificent monuments, from the ancient Roman Forum and Coliseum to the splendor of St. Peter's Basilica with Michelangelo's Pietà and his breathtaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Or enjoy a drive through the lush farmlands of the Roman countryside to lovely medieval Castelgandolfo.

Valletta, Malta
Discover the myriad of cultural layers of Malta, from its amazing prehistoric temples at Tarxien to beautiful walled medieval Mdina, nearby Rabat, and Marsaxlokk, a colorful fishing village. Admire the stunning scenery and wander through imposing churches and down the streets of fortified towns where the Knights of St. John once held sway.

Monemvasia, Greece
In Monemvasia, known as the "Gibraltar of the East," discover an ancient castle and Byzantine churches, a monastery dating back to 1150 in the uninhabited Upper Town, and the Muslim mosque, which houses the city's archaeological collection and is located in the fortified Lower Town. Or travel inland to Mystras, the last Byzantine stronghold against the invading Ottomans, perched high on a Peloponnesian hill.

Heraklion, Greece
Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the archaeological museum that houses many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning, mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages.

Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity - Priene, Miletus and Didyma - renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.

Istanbul, Turkey
Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.
Sailing Dates
  • 23 Oct 2021
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Single Per Person
E - Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed View) AU $6,270 AU $5,434 Request Price
F - Inside Stateroom AU $6,907 AU $6,059 Request Price
D - Oceanview Stateroom AU $7,534 AU $6,609 Request Price
C2 - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom AU $7,923 AU $6,950 Request Price
C1 - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom AU $8,237 AU $7,225 Request Price
A2 - Concierge Level Veranda AU $10,550 AU $9,143 Request Price
A1 - Concierge Level Veranda AU $10,830 AU $9,386 Request Price
B2 - Stateroom with Veranda AU $10,878 AU $9,542 Request Price
B1 - Stateroom with Veranda AU $11,429 AU $10,025 Request Price
A3 - Concierge Level Veranda AU $11,818 AU $10,367 Request Price
PH3 - Penthouse Suite AU $15,352 AU $13,467 Request Price
PH2 - Penthouse Suite AU $15,742 AU $13,809 Request Price
PH1 - Penthouse Suite AU $16,207 AU $14,217 Request Price
VS - Vista Suite AU $23,057 AU $20,225 Request Price
OS - Owner's Suite AU $23,910 AU $20,722 Request Price
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 23/10 Venice, Italy 06:00 PM
2 24/10 Split, Croatia 10:00 AM 07:00 PM
3 25/10 Dubrovnik, Croatia 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
4 26/10 At sea    
5 27/10 Mykonos, Greece 09:00 AM 07:00 PM
6 28/10 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 07:00 AM 08:00 PM
7 29/10 Gythion, Greece 07:00 AM 04:00 PM
8 30/10 Corfu, Greece 10:00 AM 05:00 PM
9 31/10 Taormina, Sicily 09:00 AM 07:00 PM
10 01/11 Salerno,Italy 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
11 02/11 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 07:00 AM 06:00 PM
12 03/11 Naples, Italy 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
13 04/11 Trapani,Sicily Italy 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
14 05/11 Valletta, Malta 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
15 06/11 At sea    
16 07/11 Monemvasia, Greece 08:00 AM 07:00 PM
17 08/11 Heraklion, Greece 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
18 09/11 Rhodes, Greece 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
19 10/11 Kusadasi, Turkey 07:00 AM 04:00 PM
20 11/11 Istanbul, Turkey 01:00 PM overnight
21 12/11 Istanbul, Turkey
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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