Featured Regent Seven Seas Cruises itinerary
CRADLES OF HISTORY
Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia)
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September 24-October 12 2028 · Voyage EXP280924A
Ports & shore experiences
Each exact destination is shown once. Select a panel for its description and verified call schedule; repeat calls, consecutive overnight stays, and matching sea or passage days are combined without merging different ports.
September 24, 2028 Istanbul
About Istanbul
Istanbul spans Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, layering Byzantine, Ottoman and modern city life around a busy natural waterway. Sultanahmet brings together Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, while the Grand Bazaar, Galata lanes, waterfront neighborhoods and ferry crossings reveal a city shaped by trade, faith and migration.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 25, 2028 Canakkale (Troy)
About Canakkale (Troy)
Çanakkale faces the Dardanelles at the meeting point of European and Asian Turkey. Its waterfront, naval museum and Ottoman fortifications explain the strait's strategic importance. The archaeological site of Troy lies nearby, while local ceramics, seafood and views across the busy channel connect ancient legend, military history and everyday coastal life.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 26, 2028 Izmir
About Izmir
Izmir stretches along a broad Aegean gulf, combining a lively waterfront promenade with bazaars, cafés and layers of ancient history. Konak Square, the landmark Clock Tower and Kemeraltı market anchor the center, while nearby Alsancak offers restaurants and restored streets. The city also provides a practical gateway to Ephesus and the surrounding coast.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 27, 2028 Bodrum
About Bodrum
Bodrum surrounds a pair of blue Aegean bays beneath the towers of Saint Peter's Castle, now home to an underwater archaeology museum. Whitewashed houses and bougainvillea-lined lanes echo the town's fishing-village past. The remains of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, traditional boatbuilding and regional seafood reveal deeper layers beyond the modern marina.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 28, 2028 Marmaris
About Marmaris
Marmaris, Turkey is a verified port call on this Regent itinerary. Available source material confirms the destination and its place in the voyage but does not provide enough reliable local detail for specific attraction claims. Use the arrival, departure, anchoring and overnight information above when planning time ashore for this sailing.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
September 29, 2028 Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
About this published route entry
This published sea-day entry marks time under way between port calls. No port arrival, departure, or unverified onboard program is presented for these dates.
Planning note
This is a sea, scenic-cruising, passage, or transit entry rather than a port call. Daily onboard activities can change, so no unverified program details are shown.
September 30, 2028 Rhodes
About Rhodes
Rhodes combines a living medieval city with the bright landscapes of the Dodecanese. Within its fortified UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Street of the Knights leads toward the Palace of the Grand Master. Ottoman details, Byzantine churches, lively squares and nearby beaches reveal the island's layered Mediterranean history and present-day rhythm.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 1, 2028 Heraklion (Crete)
About Heraklion (Crete)
Heraklion is Crete’s busy capital and the principal gateway to the Minoan palace of Knossos. Venetian walls, a harbor fortress, markets and an outstanding archaeological museum reveal layers of island history. Urban traffic and summer heat make timing important, especially when combining the city center with archaeological sites or countryside farther away.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 2, 2028 Milos
About Milos
Milos is a volcanic Cycladic island whose mineral-rich geology has created white cliffs, colorful rock formations and beaches ranging from sheltered coves to lunar-looking shores. Plaka crowns a hill above the harbor with whitewashed lanes and sunset views. Ancient catacombs, mining history and fishing villages add depth beyond the island's distinctive coastline.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 3, 2028 Athens (Piraeus)
About Athens (Piraeus)
Piraeus is Athens' historic harbor and the maritime gateway to the Greek capital. Its waterfront districts, archaeological museum and bustling markets reveal a city shaped by shipping and migration. Inland, Athens brings together the Acropolis, classical civic sites, Byzantine churches and modern neighborhoods, with tavernas and galleries filling the streets between ancient landmarks.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 4, 2028 Katakolon
About Katakolon
Katakolon is a compact harbor village on the western Peloponnese, with a waterfront of cafés, shops and fishing boats facing the Ionian Sea. Its principal cultural context lies inland at Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, where temple ruins, a stadium and archaeological collections illuminate classical Greek ritual and competition.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 5, 2028 Corfu
About Corfu
Corfu Town layers Venetian arcades, British civic buildings and Orthodox churches between two coastal fortresses. The UNESCO-listed old town opens into the broad Spianada, with cafés beneath the Liston colonnade. Beyond the center, olive-covered hills, pale beaches, kumquat products and village tavernas express the island's Ionian character.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 6, 2028 Kotor
About Kotor
Kotor lies at the end of a mountain-ringed bay, its fortified old town compressed between steep limestone slopes and the Adriatic waters of Montenegro. Medieval lanes connect Romanesque churches, small squares and stone palaces within UNESCO-listed defenses. A climb toward the hillside fortifications opens wide views across the Bay of Kotor.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 7, 2028 Dubrovnik
About Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's limestone walls enclose a compact Adriatic city of baroque churches, polished lanes and terracotta roofs. The Stradun crosses the old town between gates, fountains and civic palaces shaped by the former Republic of Ragusa. Fortifications, nearby islands and Dalmatian seafood offer perspectives on its maritime independence and coastal setting.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 8, 2028 Cruising the Ionian Sea
About this published route entry
This published sea-day entry marks time under way between port calls. No port arrival, departure, or unverified onboard program is presented for these dates.
Planning note
This is a sea, scenic-cruising, passage, or transit entry rather than a port call. Daily onboard activities can change, so no unverified program details are shown.
October 9, 2028 Valletta
About Valletta
Valletta is a compact fortified capital built in honey-colored limestone above Malta's Grand Harbour. Its UNESCO-listed grid contains ornate churches, auberges and balconies, with Saint John's Co-Cathedral displaying a richly decorated interior. Upper Barrakka Gardens survey the harbor and Three Cities, while steep streets reveal the island's layered maritime history.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 10, 2028 Messina (Sicily)
About Messina (Sicily)
Messina stands at Sicily's northeastern tip beside the narrow strait separating the island from mainland Italy. Its cathedral square is known for an elaborate astronomical clock, while broad avenues and waterfront monuments reflect reconstruction after major earthquakes. The surrounding hills offer strait views, and local cooking highlights swordfish, citrus and granita.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 11, 2028 Naples
About Naples
Naples layers dense street life, monumental churches and archaeological collections beneath Mount Vesuvius. The UNESCO-listed historic center is crossed by Spaccanapoli and filled with cloisters, workshops and pizzerias, while the waterfront faces the Bay of Naples and Capri. Nearby Pompeii, Herculaneum and the Amalfi Coast extend the region's exceptional historical context.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
October 12, 2028 Rome (Civitavecchia)
About Rome (Civitavecchia)
Civitavecchia is the principal Tyrrhenian port for Rome, connecting a working waterfront and historic center with the Italian capital inland. Travelers can explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums and baroque piazzas in Rome, or remain near the coast for Civitavecchia's Michelangelo Fortress, market streets and seafront promenade.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-excursion list could be verified for this exact Regent sailing and port call. Deluxe Cruises can help review confirmed cruise-program or independent options when reliable details become available.
Please note: Shore-experience names, inclusion categories, activity levels, availability, and schedules can change. Only voyage-specific items verified for the exact sailing are shown; no excursion prices or cruise-line links are included.
A closer look at this sailing
CRADLES OF HISTORY aboard Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises presents CRADLES OF HISTORY aboard Seven Seas Explorer on 24 September–12 October 2028, travelling from Istanbul, Turkey to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.
Across this extended itinerary, representative stages in chronological order run from Istanbul, Turkey through Canakkale (Troy), Turkey, Bodrum, Turkey, Marmaris, Turkey, Rhodes, Greece, Milos, Greece, Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Katakolon, Greece, Kotor, Montenegro, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Valletta, Malta, and Naples, Italy before reaching Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. For Seven Seas Explorer on 24 September–12 October 2028, 2 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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