Cruise the Entire Mediterranean Sea

22-Nights with Regent Seven Seas

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Ted Blank
April 15, 2026

TED TALKS CRUISES

Today’s Cruise 🚢

⚓ Ted’s Take

  • Perfect for couples, solo travelers, and culture lovers who want to see a LOT in one trip

  • 22 nights (Itinerary)

  • Starts at $20,849 (Fares)

  • Sailing with Regent Seven Seas Cruises aboard Seven Seas Voyager® (Ship)

📍Destination: Istanbul, Turkey → Lisbon, Portugal

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ITINERARY

If you’ve ever wanted to experience Europe the right way… this is it.

This isn’t a “quick stop” cruise. This is a slow, immersive journey through some of the most historic and beautiful places in the world.

You start in Istanbul, where East meets West. From there, you’ll move through the Greek Islands, down the Adriatic coast, into Italy’s most iconic ports, across the French Riviera, through Spain, and finally into Portugal.

What makes this trip special is the variety.

One day you’re walking ancient ruins in Ephesus.

Another day you’re sipping wine along the Amalfi Coast.

Then you’re exploring Barcelona, cruising past Gibraltar, and ending in Lisbon.

You also get built-in rest days at sea. Time to slow down, enjoy the ship, and actually breathe between destinations.

This is one of those trips where every stop feels like a highlight.

Seven Seas Voyager

Voyage dates: June 28, 2026 - July 20, 2026

Day 1: Begin in Istanbul, Turkey. One of the world’s most fascinating cities, where mosques, markets, and history surround you before departure.

Day 2: Mytilini (Lesbos), Greece is a quieter Greek island known for beaches, olive groves, and authentic local culture.

Day 3: Walk through one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey.

Day 4: Explore Minoan ruins or relax along Crete’s beautiful coastline in Heraklion (Crete), Greece.

Day 5: Cruising the Ionian Sea. Reset day. Sleep in, grab coffee, and enjoy the ocean.

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WELCOME ABOARD!

  • Fully all-inclusive luxury (excursions, dining, drinks, gratuities all covered)

  • Unlimited shore excursions at every port

  • Fine dining across multiple specialty restaurants

  • Spacious suites with ocean views and daily service

  • Spa access, entertainment, and enrichment experiences onboard

Inside the Seven Seas Splendor

ARE YOU IN?

This trip is definitely for you if you…

  • Want to see multiple countries without rushing

  • Love history, culture, and iconic European destinations

  • Prefer a longer, slower, more immersive travel experience

  • Appreciate luxury where everything is handled for you

  • Are traveling as a couple or solo and want a refined, relaxed vibe

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