Join us on onboard our custom-built deluxe Emerald 'Star Ship' and experience the romance of Europe's waterways.
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88 Your Princess of the Seas Cruise the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas Why enjoy just your European river cruise when you could seamlessly link it with one of these superb Princess ocean cruise itineraries? Mediterranean cruising is new for 2016: Complete your river cruise in Budapest then fl y to Rome to embark your Princess ship. Cruise overnight to the Bay of Naples and visit the island of Capri or the fascinating Roman ruins of Pompeii. Sail through the Mediterranean to the beautiful Greek Islands where your fi rst stop is the ancient island of Crete and the seaside city of Heraklion, with history dating back to Minoan times. You'll discover the lower Aegean Sea before heading for Kusadasi,Turkey, famous for its fresh fi sh markets and your base for visiting nearby ruins at Ephesus, including the Library of Celcus and the Roman Amphitheatre. Your next stop is exotic Istanbul with a full day to explore the highlights like the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Set sail for vibrant Mykonos, famous for its Venetian style winding streets and traditional buildings overlooking clear waters. Enjoy a fi nal night on board before arriving in the Greek capital, Athens where you will disembark your cruise. Also new for 2016: The Baltic Ocean is the gateway to Scandinavia, the Baltic countries and western Russia. Ending your river cruise in Amsterdam, you'll fl y to Copenhagen to embark on your Princess cruise for an overnight sailing to Oslo, Norway's lively capital. Dock in Warnemunde, Germany, with day trip access to the thriving capital, Berlin. After a full day at sea, arrive in Tallinn, Estonia with its historic old town a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Further east explore St Petersburg and enjoy two full days sightseeing and an overnight stay in port. The city is home to The Hermitage, the largest art museum in the world, as well as the Catherine Palace. Spend a day in Helsinki, then cruise to Stockholm, founded by the Vikings over 1,000 years ago. Enjoy a fi nal day at sea before returning to Copenhagen where you disembark your cruise. By combining your Evergreen river cruise with a Princess ocean cruise you'll enjoy the best of both styles of cruising, both of which are intimately designed for mature touring. On your ocean cruise the base price is a balcony cabin, with upgrades above this available. A LL T I P P I N G & G R A T A U I T I E S • I N C L U D E D • Ephesus, Turkey