Tour Itinerary overview

Spirit of The Mediterranean with Chef Eric Leterc offers a 10-day cruise onboard Oceania Cruises.

June 29 - July 9: Sailing onboard Oceania Cruises' Nautica

Oceania Cruises' Sailing Overview

Date	Port	Arrival	Depart
6/29/23	Barcelona, Spain	Embark	9pm
6/30/23	Mahón, Spain	8am	5pm
7/01/23	Provence, France	8am	7pm
7/02/23	Antibes, France	7am	4pm
7/03/23	Rome, Italy	7am	7pm
7/04/23	Amalfi/Positano, Italy	9am	5pm
7/05/23	Syracuse, Italy	8am	4pm
7/06/23	Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
7/07/23	Kavala/Philippi, Greece	10am	6pm
7/08/23	Istanbul, Turkey	11am	Overnight
7/09/23	Istanbul, Turkey	Debark

Thursday, June 29, 2023
Barcelona, Spain

Depart: 9 PM

Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the amazing La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. Enjoy the lovely Montjuic Gardens, Gaudí's other fabulous structures, the charming squares of the old Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas, Barcelona's famed downtown promenade. Or visit beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains.

 

Friday, June 30, 2023
Mahón (Menorca), Spain

Arrive: 8 AM, Depart: 5 PM

Enjoy delightful Mahon and its charming shops. Then explore the island and savor its dramatic views and landscape, quaint villages, farms and well-preserved taulas of the island's megalithic civilization. Perhaps see a castle or a monastery and impressive cliff-top views.

 

Saturday, July 1, 2023
Provence (Marseille), France

Arrive: 8 AM, Depart: 7 PM

See the sights and enjoy the views of historic old Marseille and visit the charming fishing port of Cassis. Or venture into the celebrated Provençal countryside with its fields of lavender and sunflowers. Explore lovely Aix or stroll through Avignon and its Papal Palace and the hilltop village of Les Baux.

 

Sunday, July 2, 2023
Antibes, France

Arrive: 7 AM, Depart: 4 PM

Beaches and beauty abound in this stunning coastal city. Head to the Picasso Museum to see where he lived and painted and then stretch out on the beaches of Juan-les-Pins. The covered market, Marché Provençal, presents a selection of local cheeses, while an invigorating walk around Cap d’Antibes is a romantic’s dream.

 

Monday, July 3, 2023
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Arrive: 7 AM, Depart: 7 PM

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.

 

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Amalfi/Positano, Italy

Arrive: 9 AM, Depart: 5 PM

Visit enchanting Amalfi to admire the 12th century Capuchin monastery and see the beautiful 11th century cathedral and cloister. Then discover chic Positano with its relaxed, sophisticated air and white Moorish-style houses clinging to steep slopes around a sparkling bay filled with colorful fishing boats.

 

Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Syracuse (Sicily), Italy

Arrive: 8 AM, Depart: 4 PM

The greatest Greek city and most beautiful of them all,” is how Cicero described Syracuse, once the largest city in the ancient world. Travel back in time on the island of Ortygia, where Syracuse was founded by the Greeks in 734 BC. Nearly 3,000 years later, this UNESCO site is one of Sicily’s greatest archaeological treasures. In between spectacular ancient relics, treat your palate to cheese, olives and cured meats from street vendors or delicious gelato from a gelateria. Looming in the distance is Sicily’s most famous attraction, Mount Etna, which nourishes the rich soils that produce some of the best wines, fruits and nuts in the world.

 

Thursday, July 6, 2023
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea

While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.

 

Friday, July 7, 2023
Kavala/Philippi, Greece

Arrive: 10 AM, Depart: 6 PM

Built on a promontory on the site of ancient Neapolis, Kavala offers fine beaches and numerous historic sites. A Byzantine castle lords over Kavala, and its 16th century aqueduct is still intact. The ruins of nearby Philippi include a Roman forum and a 5th century cathedral.

 

Saturday, July 8, 2023
Istanbul, Turkey

Arrive: 11 AM; Overnight

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.

 

Sunday, July 9, 2023
Istanbul, Turkey

Disembark AM

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.