Oceania Cruises presents a new immersive Grand Voyage itinerary for 2023. The Mediterranean Connection, sailing aboard the Marina, is a 33-day voyage from Venice to Barcelona, immersing guests in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Holy Land. Departing on October 11, 2023, it will call at 28 ports and offer three shorter segment options of up to 12 days.
“We are thrilled to unveil this new itinerary that offers experiences in ports of call with a rich history and cultural wonders,” said Howard Sherman, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises.
The Grand Voyage Mediterranean Connection is ideal for travelers to enjoy everything from a cutting-edge cooking school to private dining at Privée, offering the most exclusive gastronomic experience. There are countless options for guests to indulge themselves. During this expedition, Marina will stop in Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Israel, and Egypt, among other destinations.
From Venice, this journey takes guests through iconic ports and hidden destinations across the Mediterranean with a truly unique itinerary that includes soul-stirring culinary experiences in Italian locations, an intriguing blend of history and culture through the Greek islands, and a comprehensive journey through the holy sites of the Holy Land.
For guests interested in shorter segments, Oceania Cruises offers three segments that make up the Grand Voyage for greater ease and comfort aboard the luxurious Marina, followed by three additional Grand Voyage itineraries of up to 23 days.
● Greek and Italian Shores – Venice to Rome – 10 days
● Legendary Roads – Rome to Istanbul – 11 days
● Holy Land and its Treasures – Istanbul to Barcelona – 12 days
● Mystical Mediterranean – Barcelona to Rome – 22 days
● Icons of Civilizations – Venice to Istanbul – 21 days
● Seas of the Apocalypse – Rome to Barcelona – 23 days
