Our virtual tour of the natural beauty and ancient history of Israel, experienced during last winter's unforgettable sail onboard the Viking Ocean Cruise ship, the Viking Sky, is now featured on the USATODAY 10Best website. The "Cities of Antiquity & The Holy Land" itinerary brought us to ancient and stunningly beautiful destinations around the Mediterranean. Enjoy this photo journey of the unforgettable sites of antiquity, and the breathtaking scenery, you can experience onboard this incomparable Viking Cruise.
TAKE A PHOTO TOUR OF WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE ON WINDSTAR'S MAJESTIC "VENETIAN PASSAGEWAYS" CRUISE FROM VENICE TO GREECE
Since a picture is worth 1,000 words, I gathered the best of the photos taken by my husband Tony and me during our simply unforgettable Windstar “Venice Passageways” cruise which initiated in Venice and ended in Athens. We added a few extra days in Venice to not only tour this city, truly one of the most beautiful in the world, but to visit the colorful (and that is an understatement) islands of Murano and Burano.
Other destinations included visits to fascinating destinations along the Dalmatian coast, as well as several ports of call in Greece, where we came face-to-face with antiquity as never before. You’ll even experience the thrill of traversing the Cornith Canal that divides the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, an engineering feat attempted in antiquity, but incomplete for 2,000 years. Not every cruise ship can maneuver through the narrow gorge, so this is a special experience indeed.
Like us, if you find it appealing to unpack once, bask in outstanding service and cuisine while exploring destinations you could never visit on your own in 12 days, we highly recommend this Windstar cruise adventure!
I hope you enjoy our original photos of this magnificent cruise: PHOTO GALLERY, WINDSTAR “VENETIAN PASSAGEWAYS”
Cruise Clues...Home Ports Worth Exploring
The beautiful Port of San Diego is a destination in of itself. Cruising is a popular mode of travel around the world for travelers of all ages and walks of life, for many reasons. The cruise ship itself is a floating hotel, offering top-notch cuisine, first-rate entertainment, and many other amenities. Passengers can easily take day tours of all the ports of call. And arriving at the home port is an adventure in itself, with many passengers extending their cruise with a pre or post cruise stay in the host city. There is a cruise available for every taste and interest, making it a perfect choice for family vacations, romantic getaways, special occasions, weddings, and adventure and eco-tourism.
Enjoy a photo slide show of some of the world's best ports to visit.