From the ancient treasures of Ephesus and Carthage, to the lush landscape of traditional Santorini, the Mediterranean is brimming with history, culture and spectacular beauty. That’s the magic of the Mediterranean: every day holds something old and something new.

See it all on the Roman Empire cruise, a 15-day voyage to four countries: Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and Italy. You’ll begin and end your exploration in Rome, where you’ll spend a total of three nights, giving you time to take in the city’s ancient treasures and cosmopolitan vibe. Discover the intriguing ports of this beautiful region: historic Messina on the island of Sicily ... Dubrovnik, one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the Adriatic ... Santorini, with its sloping cliffs covered in sandy-white buildings.

Travel the path of the Roman Empire, visiting eight ports in total! Best of all, you’ll reach the sun-soaked destinations on board one of Holland America’s signature cruise ships, the 4 -star ms Noordam.

Don’t miss out on one of our most beautiful cruises. Plus, if you'd like to extend this cruise, don't miss our 25-day Mediterranean Adventure combination cruise on page 118!