Timeless Wonders – Istanbul & Rome

About this cruise

9 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Istanbul on September 7, 2026 visits Kusadasi, Santorini and Mykonos, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean and doesn't try to cram in too much. Disembarkation is in Civitavecchia (Rome). No sea days at all on this one. 9 ports, one after another. Pack accordingly. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Türkiye to Italy. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Kusadasi, Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Norwegian Viva (2023) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.