The Histories of the Mediterranean voyage sets off from Athens on a 13-day journey through the Greek Islands, the coastal cities of Turkey and Cyprus. Discover the mythological allure of Delos, said to be the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, and the lively beaches of Mykonos. See the kaleidoscope of soil hues on Milos, the ‘Island of Colours’, and the homeland of the famed Venus de Milo statue. Admire the sweeping vistas of Santorini’s volcanic caldera and swim in Patmos’ crystal-clear water. Visit the World Heritage Site of Ephesus from the Turkish seaside resort of Kusadasi, then hop between the Dodecanese Islands of Kos and Rhodes. Follow the southern coastline of Turkey to Antalya and Alanya, before your luxurious Emerald Cruises journey concludes on the sunny shores of Cyprus, surrounded by ancient ruins, Byzantine churches and rolling vineyards.