Featured Regent Seven Seas Cruises itinerary
Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia)
Official Regent itinerary: Voyage NAV261002.

October 2-16 2026 · Voyage NAV261002
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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.
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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.
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Mykonos is a windswept Cycladic island recognized for whitewashed houses, blue-domed chapels and granite-edged coves. In Chora, narrow lanes wind between boutiques, cafés and traditional churches before reaching Little Venice and the hilltop windmills. Away from town, beaches, dry-stone landscapes and the nearby archaeological island of Delos broaden its cultural setting.
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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.
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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.
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Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria layers Mediterranean energy over an extraordinary classical past. Its waterfront Corniche, modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Greco-Roman catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel reward thoughtful exploration. Seafood restaurants and cosmopolitan streets reflect Egypt’s second city today, while museums preserve stories of the ancient lighthouse, scholars and vanished royal quarter.
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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.
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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.
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Salerno is a lively southern Italian city with a broad waterfront, medieval old town and cathedral linked to the historic medical school. It also provides access toward the Amalfi Coast, Paestum and inland Campania. Coastal traffic, road geometry and archaeological-site distances make a focused regional choice especially important.
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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.
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A closer look at this sailing
On 2–16 October 2026, Seven Seas Navigator begins a 14-day voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, sailing from ISTANBUL, TURKEY to ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY.
In published order, the route moves from ISTANBUL, TURKEY through IZMIR, TURKEY, MYKONOS, GREECE, ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE, HERAKLION (CRETE), GREECE, ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, VALLETTA, MALTA, MESSINA (SICILY), ITALY, and SALERNO, ITALY before reaching ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY. For Seven Seas Navigator on 2–16 October 2026, 4 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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