Wilderness Travel Cultural Cruise Collection for 2022-23

Sicily to Athens ABOARD THE DIANA

Rugged coastlines, iconic archaeological sites, and the mystique of Crete! Your cruise begins in Palermo, then heads to Agrigento, with its superb Doric temples, and Siracusa, once a powerful city- state. In Greece, explore Olympia, the original site of the Olympics, and Sparta, known for its epic battles with the city-state of Athens. On Crete, see the labyrinthine Minoan Palace of Knossos, with a final stop at Mycenae before disembarking in Piraeus.

Sicily Circumnavigation ABOARD THE DIANA

DAYS 1-5 PALERMO TO CROTONE After exploring the wonders of Palermo, embark and cruise to Porto Empedocle for an excursion to the storied temples

ITALY

AEGEAN SEA

Crotone

GREECE

IONIAN SEA

Palermo

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Circle the rugged coast of Sicily, one of the most enchanting islands in the Mediterranean, and call at fantastic archaeological sites that reveal the 3,000-year history of its myriad civilizations, from Greek to Norman and Arab. As you circumnavigate the island, you’ll make two fascinating side trips: one to the dramatic volcano-island of Lipari and another to the tiny nation of Malta, influenced over time by the Romans, Moors, French, and British.

P eus At ira

Nafplion

Porto Empedocle

SICILY

Katakolon

Gytheion

Siracusa

Rethymno

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

CRETE

100 mi

of Agrigento, among the most captivating Greek ruins in the entire Mediterranean. In Siracusa, tour the 15,000-seat Greek theater and walk through Ortygia, the old town. From Crotone, Italy, explore the charming medieval hilltop village of Santa Severina. DAYS 6-10 OLYMPIA TO ATHENS Explore Olympia, the setting for the first Panhellenic games. In Sparta, ramble among its ramparts, palaces, and churches, and visit the Archaeological Museum. In Crete, the ancient home of the Minoans, head to Knossos to explore its fabled Minoan Palace. Tour Mycenae and Epidaurus, and disembark in Piraeus on Day 10. An optional two- night stay in Athens is available. 100 km

DAYS 1-5 PALERMO TO SIRACUSA From Palermo, cruise to Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands, and explore its unique volcanic features and 16th century Norman castle

TYRRHENIAN SEA

Lipari

Palermo

Trapani

Giardini Naxos

Porto Empedocle

SICILY

Siracusa

50 mi

50 km

that sits atop the town’s ancient acropolis. Cruising back to Sicily, ports of call include enchanting Taormina, with its panoramas of mighty Mt. Etna, and Siracusa, with its massive Greek theater and Temple of Apollo. DAYS 6-10 VALLETTA TO PALERMO Malta’s rich historic sites tell the story of the succession of its many rulers. Explorations here include the World Heritage Site of Hagar Qim. Back in Sicily, visit Agrigento’s dramatic Doric temples and Selinunte and Segesta, with their beautifully preserved temples, altars, and sanctuaries. In medieval Erice, the influence of the Normans is still visible in its towers and fortifications. Disembark in Palermo on Day 10. MEDITERRANEAN SEA Valletta MALTA

DATE Sep 3-12, 2023

TRIP COST From $7,990 Price is per person and depends on cabin type and departure

DATES Apr 6-15, 2023 Aug 26-Sep 4, 2023

TRIP COST From $8,990 Price is per person and depends on cabin type and departure

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