Eastern Mediterranean Discovery

Overview

A 19-night voyage aboard Aurora, departing Southampton on 25 Apr 2027 and returning to the same port, calling at 9 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·SouthamptonEmbark

   25 Apr 2027

   The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   26 Apr 2027
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   27 Apr 2027
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   Day 4 ·At Sea

   28 Apr 2027
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   Day 5 ·Motril

   29 Apr 2027
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   Day 6 ·At Sea

   30 Apr 2027
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   1 May 2027
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   Day 8 ·Palermo

   2 May 2027

   Sicily's capital, Palermo perches at the foot of Monte Pellgrino at the heart of a large natural harbour. Founded in the 5th century, it has alternately enjoyed and endured one of the most colourful histories of any Mediterranean city. Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, Arabs, Goths, Vandals have all come and gone, leaving their mark on the population as well as the architecture.
   
   
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   3 May 2027
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    Day 10 ·Piraeus

    4 May 2027

    The Acropolis – ‘High City' - will always be the top attraction from Athens' cruise port Piraeus.
    
    With its 2,500-year-old Parthenon, temple to Poseidon and Athena, Odeon of Herodus Atticus and Theatre of Dionysus, it quite literally stands out as an oasis of calm in the frenetic Greek capital.
    
    As part of the major revamp the city had for the 2004 Olympics, 400 modern buildings were cleared from the ancient meeting place next to the Acropolis, the Agora, which was then restored and linked by walkways to the Acropolis, Hadrian's Arch, the Academy of Plato and the Monastery of Daphne.
    
    Other nearby ancient sites include the Roman Tower of the Winds and the Hill of the Muses where Socrates is said to have drunk hemlock. Below the Acropolis is the fun place to shop or barter, eat moussaka or Greek salad, drink wine or ouzo and, of course, to people-watch: the 3,000-year-old Plaka.
    
    
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    Day 11 ·Kusadasi

    5 May 2027

    Now a popular Turkish cruise port, Kusadasi was once a sleepy fishing village until the extraordinary ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus were discovered nearby. Rivalling Pompeii, these are a must-see but try to find the time to explore pretty Kusadasi and discover Kaleici, its charming old quarter, which lies close to the cruise port.
    
    
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    Day 12 ·Santorini

    6 May 2027

    When you arrive by sea, there is no confusing the island of Santorini. Dazzling white houses cling to the edge of vertical, rocky cliffs against azure blue waters. The most southern of the Cyclades islands, it is surrounded by Thirasia and Aspronisi, which were once part of a large volcanic island. Considered by many to be the site of the "Lost City of Atlantis", this magical little island glimmers from the fading sun as many watch its decent from the numerous bars and cafes at the water's edge.
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    Day 13 ·Heraklion

    7 May 2027

    The proud city of Heraklion is the modern capital of Crete, largest and most ruggedly beautiful of the Greek Isles. Just along the coast, you'll find the scrupulously renovated remains of Knossos, the Palace of King Minos and the island's capital under the Minoans. Here, the endless maze of salons, staircases and courtyards gave rise to the legend of the Labyrinth, housing the evil Minotaur at its heart. See the legend come vividly to life!
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    Day 14 ·At Sea

    8 May 2027
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    Day 15 ·At Sea

    9 May 2027
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    Day 16 ·At Sea

    10 May 2027
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    Day 17 ·Cádiz (tours to Seville)

    11 May 2027

    You cruise right into the heart of historic Cadiz as immediately across the busy Avenida del Puerto from the Spanish port is the main square and shopping area. From there, it is easy to find your own way around this compact city. Behind is the 18th century cathedral (El Nueva) and the view from the top is worth the long climb up its internal stairs. The narrow streets of the old town below are lined by tall Moorish-style houses with flower-decked balconies mixed in amongst some small shops and tapas bars. Cadiz dates back to the 12th century BC so is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western world but sultry Seville has long since outgrown its neighbour. La Giralda (the bell-tower next to its Gothic cathedral), is in Sevilles historic Jewish quarter which also has the whitewashed houses and exquisitely coloured bougainvillea that everyone associates with this lovely city.
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    Day 18 ·At Sea

    12 May 2027
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    Day 19 ·At Sea

    13 May 2027
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    Day 20 ·SouthamptonDisembark

    14 May 2027

    The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.

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