During this 11 Days Celebrity Ascent Italy, Greece, and Turkey cruise is a must! Once the center of the ancient world from which emperor ruled over nearly all of western civilization for hundreds of years, Rome is still considered by many to reign over all other European destinations.  Here you can breathe the air once breathed by great Roman gladiators in the ancient halls of the Colosseum.  Gaze upon the very ceilings Michelangelo painted at the Sistine Chapel.  Or visit a monument to both size and faith, St. Peter/s Basilica, the largest church ever built.

While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure.  Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board until we arrive at the next amazing destination.

Like many ports in this part of the world, archeological ruins dating back to antiquity and found everwhere.  There are also hundreds of gorges around the island and over 1,500 land and sea caves including Elefantos, noted for its remarkable white and red stalactites.

Here on the island of Santorini, you’ll find a classic Greek seascape-whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs.  This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo.

Once the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor, this coastal town is now an archeologist’s dream.  the UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Ephesus impress even those familiar with the world’s other ancient cities.  Though excavations have been underway for 150 years, only 20 percent of the city has been uncovered.  This former Greek banking and trading center is rich with historic sites, including the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.  On your Europe cruise, check out the Celsus Library – built in 117A.D. – made up of towering columns highlighted by the statue of the goddess of wisdom.

In exotic Istanbul, you could spend an entire day strolling through the Grand Bazaar, exploring the famous Blue Mosque, or wandering through the majestic Topkapi Palace, with its gardens, libraries and 400-roomharem.

In exotic Istanbul, you could spend an entire day strolling through the Grand Bazaar, exploring the famous Blue Mosque, or wandering through the majestic Topkapi Palace, with its gardens, libraries and 400-roomharem.

While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure.  Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board until we arrive at the next amazing destination.  This is the best treat at celebrity cruises new ships.

Few places in the world compare with Mykonos.  Here you’ll find whitewashed houses clinging to cliffs against a backdrop of indescribably blue sea.  Follow a maze of tiny streets, visit one of the world’s most superb beaches, or see the mythical birthplace of Apollo, the island of Mykonos.

While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure.  Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board until we arrive at the next amazing destination.

Located on the southern coast of Italy, Naples has spectacular scenery that attracts artists from around the world.  One of Naples greatest contributions to western civilization-pizza-invented to honor the queen of Italy in 1889.

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