Group Size: 100 travelers across all sponsors
Price: Starting from $8,999 per person double occupancy, $13,499 single occupancy
Co-sponsored with: National Trust for Historic Preservation, Museum Travel Alliance, Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, The Alumni Associations of Colombia, Tufts, and Vanderbilt Universities
Trip Overview
Sail through millennia of history on a beautiful, seven-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise aboard the acclaimed new Emerald Azzurra. Journey from Cyprus, one of the world’s best-kept secrets, to the legendary Greek island of Rhodes and Türkiye’s sun-drenched Lycian Coast, where you will board private glass-bottom boats for a fascinating perspective on the submerged ruins of an ancient city. With experts guiding you through the extraordinary history of this less-traveled region, you’ll be enriched by this in-depth look at the rise and fall of ancient empires—from the Mycenaeans, Phoenicians, Greeks, and Lycians to the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans—and the historical interplay of Christianity and Islam. An optional prelude is available in Istanbul, one of the world’s most splendid cities with its ancient mosques and palaces, and the otherworldly landscapes of Türkiye’s Cappadocia region.
Schedule by Day
Pricing
Category |
Double Occupancy (Per Person) |
Single Occupancy |
Oceanview Stateroom (302) |
$8,999 | $13,499 |
Balcony Suite / Lower Deck (403, 408, 410, 415, 416) | $11,999 | $17,999 |
Balcony Suite / Upper Deck (503, 508, 510, 511, 512, 519) | $12,999 | $19,499 |
Deluxe Balcony Suite | $14,999 | $22,499 |
Terrance Suite | $17,999 | Inquire |
Yacht Suite | $19,999 | Inquire |
Owner's Suite | $21,999 | Inquire |
Accommodations
- One night accommodation at Radisson Blu Larnaca
- Seven nights aboard Emerald Azzura
Extensions
- Optional Post-tour extension: Istanbul (April 18-20, 2025) Details coming soon
What to Expect
Busy pacing may include multiple hotel changes plus internal flights or long drives. May involve exposure to the outdoors, full days of touring, and walking up to two hours.