14 Night Cruise sailing from Athens to Rome aboard Quest for Adventure.

Voyage to the Holy Land:

History and theology will really come to life on this incredible journey to the Holy Land. Visit Patmos, where St John wrote the Book of Revelation, then take the amazing opportunity to visit Jerusalem and sites linked with the life and death of Jesus Christ.

You can also visit his home town, Nazareth, before ending your voyage in the incredible city of Rome with its spellbinding monuments and world-class attractions.

Highlights of this cruise:

Athens
Piraeus Port is the harbour of Athens, the biggest commercial port in Europe and third-largest in the world. Situated on a promontory on the edge of the Saronic Gulf, it occupies an important strategic position for Athens' defences.

The port first gained importance in around 482BC, when military strategist Themistocles persuaded the Athenian government to fortify the harbour. The port was used as a navy base for the powerful Athenian fleet, but after the collapse of the Greek empire it fell into disrepair until the founding of modern Greece in 1832.

Since then, the area has grown in importance and it is now a major centre for European shipping. As archaeological finds are slowly being uncovered within the city, visitors are now able to study ancient methods of ship building which took place in the port.

Kusadasi
Kusadasi is a busy port situated on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, where the Turkish riviera is washed by the waters of the sparkling Aegean. Legend has it that this stretch of coastline was a gift from Antony to Cleopatra. The name Kusadasi comes from the words kus (a bird) and ada (an island) and thus it is known as 'Pigeon Island'.

Kusadasi lies in the region of ancient Ionia and is favoured for its mild climate. Kusadasi's picturesque old quarter is an atmospheric maze of winding streets, some of which rise steeply above the harbour. Here the houses are adorned with colourful flowers and birdcages.

In the town you will find a lively marina, pavement cafes, quayside restaurants and a variety of shops. Offering some of the world's most historical sites, Kusadasi's impressive setting and lovely beaches make this a wonderful destination and the town has become a haven for holidaymakers. It is also just 10 miles from Ephesus.

Haifa
Israel's third largest city and one of its prettiest, Haifa has the country's largest port.

Situated in a broad natural bay between the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and the awe - inspiring Carmel Mountain, the city's terraced landscape offers a rich variety of breathtaking panoramas.

Haifa is also a largely modern city with plenty of landmarks, museums and galleries.

Rome
Italy is renowned for its welcoming people, stunning landscapes, gastronomic delights and amazing art and architecture. Barely 50 miles from Rome, Civitavecchia has been the city's chief seaport for two millennia.

Some of its fortifications and piers date back to the reign of Emperor Trajan, making it one of the world's oldest harbours: the massive Michelangelo Fort was added in 1535 by Pope Julius II.

The seafront is lined with pizzerias and trattorias. In recent years Civitavecchia has become a pilgrimage centre, with many Christians flocking to St Augustine's Church to see 'La Madonnina' - a tiny statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is reputed to have shed tears of blood on several occasions since 1995.

Civitavecchia's location makes it an ideal base for visiting Rome and the historic Vatican City, and, with so much to see, our excursions are the ideal way to get the most out of your visit.