St. Angelo Fort in Valletta

Journey of OdysseusA Luxury Cruise of Turkey, Greece and Italy aboard the luxury, all-suite Corinthian II

May 26 - Jun 6, 2012 (Call to Book)
Sail the Mediterranean realms of Homer and trace the course of Odysseus from Troy to Naples and Ithaca
Starting at $7,995
Call 855-330-1542
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  • Sail to the Mediterranean realms that Homer used as a map of the Greek mind, and trace the route of Odysseus on this specially themed luxury Mediterranean cruise. You'll explore significant sites such as Troy, Mycenae, Malta, Sicily, Pompeii and Naples before arriving in Ithaca. Throughout your voyage, travel in the company of experts aboard the small ship Corinthian II.
  • Travel in the company of an exceptional expert. Kathleen Lynch is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Cincinnati, where she teaches courses on Classical civilization, Greek and Roman archaeology, and mythology, and graduate seminars on topics such as iconography and art history. She will lecture on behalf of Smithsonian Journeys and the Archaeological Institute of America.
  • Explore the renowned archaeological excavation of Troy, site of the legendary battle and threshold of the epic journey of Odysseus.
  • At the ancient harbor of Pylos, explore the excavation of the great Mycenaean Palace of Old King Nestor.
  • Enjoy the tranquil setting and panoramic views of the majestic temple of Segesta in Sicily, set high on a hilltop, surrounded by springtime flowers.
  • Journey to Naples and visit the Phlegrean Fields where Odysseus confronted the Cyclops and Archerusian Lake where he entered Hades.
  • Admire Ithaca’s impressive Cyclopean Walls, a site known locally as Odysseus’ Castle.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites:
    • Archaeological Site of Troy, Greece
    • Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns, Greece
    • City of Valletta, Malta
    • Megalithic Temples, Malta
    • Pompeii, Italy
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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