28 Night Cruise sailing from Athens to Rome aboard Prinsendam.

Designed to explore the remote corners of the world in elegance and style, the ms Prinsendam is our most intimate ship. Accommodating just 835 passengers, she gives guests the feel of a classic yacht with the spaciousness of a cruise ship. The ms Prinsendam offers many cozy areas in which to find your favorite spot, most of her staterooms feature commanding ocean views and many have private verandahs.

A special signature sculpture dominates the three-story atrium featuring etched fish, turtles and dolphins climbing a stunning cylinder of Bolle glass and lit with state-of-the-art fiber optics. Other works of art include a remarkable abstract marble sculpture of a Viking ship by contemporary Norwegian artist Nicholas Widerberg, a series of paintings by impressionist painter Neil Pinkett, and an outstanding collection of Roman Amphorae from 50 - 150 AD. The ms Prinsendam, or "Princes" ship, is truly a classic ship worthy of her name.

Highlights of this cruise:

Athens
The port of Piraeus is your gateway to the wonders of Athens, including the Acropolis, Constitution Square, Hadrian's Arch, the Olympic Stadium and more.

Dubrovnik
Magnificent medieval walls protect this World Heritage Site and former naval city-state. Inside are a beautiful 14th-century Franciscan monastery, the Sponza Palace and graceful stone palazzi.

Katakolon
Gateway to Olympus, site of the original Olympic Stadium and host to some games of the 2004 Olympiad.

Pylos
Pylos is a pretty little town built up a hill on the south coast of the bay of Navarino. Snow-white two-storey houses with courtyards drenched in flowers dot the area. The main square is ringed with irresistible pastry shops and is sheltered by humongous, centuries-old trees. Visit the Turko-Venetian fortress, known as Neokastro, that dominates the west side of town.

Mykonos
Informality rules on this sunny isle where pleasure-seekers from around the world come to play. Ramble along narrow streets past white-washed houses and blue-domed churches, bouganvillea-covered walls and thread-like, step-laden footpaths leading everywhere.

Rhodes
In Old Town visit the Palace of the Grand Masters, paved with superb mosaics. Walk the Street of the Knights or tour to Lindos for views from its Acropolis.

Istanbul
No visit to Istanbul would be complete without visiting the Spice Market, filled with exotic aromas of such spices as curry, myrrh, and saffron. The three-hour Istanbul City Walls & Spice Bazaar tour begins by crossing the Galata Bridge to the old city, past the Süleymaniye Mosque, whose 174-foot dome was once the highest in the Ottoman Empire. You'll pass the ancient city walls built by Constantine and beneath the epic Roman aqueduct.

Buy some Turkish delight (known as lokum) before returning to port, but be sure to bargain: offer half and settle for 10 to 15 percent less.

In the evening, meet a guide at the pier for an evening dinner at the famous Bebek Fish Restaurant followed by cruise along the Bosphorus. As you travel, your guide will provide the stories behind the palaces and the luxury pavilions overlooking the Bosphorus Strait. At the restaurant, fresh seafood specialties are prepared Turkish-style while you take in the incredible night view of the strait.

Port Said
This port marks the northern entrance to the Suez Canal and offers an interesting National Museum for students of ancient Egypt. Quiet beaches also await.

Haifa
From this port on the slopes of Mt. Carmel travel to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. And visit the land of miracles--Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha.

Marmaris
Sometimes referred to as the Turkish Riviera, Marmaris lies where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet. Surrounded by lovely hills, it is one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Pamper yourself at the Turkish and mud baths, or wander the tangles of streets in the Kaleici district. Visit the small castle museum, which has a comprehensive archaeological collection on display.

Kusadasi
Gateway to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archeological sites in the classical world. Explore its grand colonnaded marble streets, the Celsus Library, the ancient Agoura and the Baths.

Messina
Gateway to Taormina and its views of snowcapped Mt. Etna. The small museum here shows works by Caravaggio.

Rome
Head straight for the many treasures of Rome and the Vatican: St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and more.