Set sail on a unique Mediterranean voyage from Cyprus to the Greek island of Rhodes and Turkey’s picturesque Turquoise Coast (Turkish Riviera), featuring expert-led inside looks at unsung history, sacred treasures, Byzantine art, Ancient Wonders of the World, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Cruising aboard the luxurious new Emerald Azzurra, go behind the scenes at some of this region’s most historic and revered yet rarely explored sites. In Larnaca, Cyprus, choose to explore Nicosia, “the world’s last divided capital city,” or the archaeological site of Kition. Board the ship in Limassol and head to Paphos to uncover Aphrodite’s legends and Roman history. Cruise to Turkey, beginning in Antalya and its Greek, Roman, and Byzantine sites. Visit archaeological wonders in Perge, and marvel at the ancient acoustics at the Aspendos amphitheater. Discover Kas’s ancient theater and Lycian tombs, and discover Simena’s underwater city ruins aboard a glass-bottom boat. Visit the cliffside city of Xanthos, with its significant Lycian ruins, and the nearby sacred sanctuary of Letoon, dedicated to Leto, Artemis, and Apollo. In Rhodes, Greece, explore the UNESCO-listed medieval town and its archaeological museum. Conclude in Izmir, Turkey, after visiting Bodrum for expert-led inside looks at the legendary ruins of Halicarnassus and ancient shipwreck treasures at the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

  • Trip Itinerary

    Day 1. Depart from U.S. 
    Day 2. Arrive Larnaca, Cyprus
    Day 3. Cyprus / Embark Emerald Azzurra
    Day 4. Paphos
    Day 5. Antalya, Turkey / Perge / Aspendos
    Day 6. Kas / Kekova Bay / Simena
    Day 7. Fethiye / Xanthos / Letoon
    Day 8. Rhodes, Greece
    Day 9. Bodrum, Turkey
    Day 10. Izmir / Disembark / Return home

  • Trip Highlights

    • Cruise over seven nights aboard the brand-new Emerald Azzurra, from Cyprus to the Greek island of Rhodes and Turkey’s picturesque Turquoise Coast (Turkish Riviera)
    • Choose to go behind the scenes of sites in Nicosia, the Cypriot capital known as “the world’s last divided capital city,” or discover the Mycenaean, Phoenician, and Roman remains of the ancient city of Kition
    • Witness the largest group of painted Byzantine churches and monasteries in the Troodos Mountains, offering insight into Byzantine and post-Byzantine art
    • Step ashore in Paphos, Cyprus, the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, with guided visits to exquisite UNESCO-listed ancient Roman villas housing beautifully preserved mosaic floors
    • Uncover the treasures of Perge, an ancient Roman city near the Turkish coast, at the Antalya Archaeological Museum, then see the remarkable ruins of Perge for yourself with a scholar
    • Embark on an unforgettable sea excursion off Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, where you will board private glass-bottom boats to sail above spectacular ancient ruins submerged in crystal-clear waters
    • Explore the ancient Lycian culture through an in-depth examination of millennia-old rock-cut tombs and monuments in Xanthos, the UNESCO-listed Lycian capital, and the neighboring sanctuary of Letoon
    • Join expert guides to experience the Gothic architecture and beautifully preserved fortifications in the UNESCO-listed medieval city of Rhodes
    • Meet with a journalist in Turkey for exclusive insights on current affairs and enjoy private traditional Cypriot and Turkish cultural performances