The Mediterranean
Mediterranean Wonders: Sicily, Greece, Sardinia and Beyond
Mediterranean Wonders: Sicily, Greece, Sardinia and Beyond
On this special voyage featuring wine selections curated by *Food & Wine* magazine experts, experience exclusive culinary excursions and world-renowned delicacies as we explore a vast swath of the Mediterranean—from Spain and Sardinia to Corsica and Greece. Walk amid pre-historic standing stones on the isle of Menorca, swim in the azure waters of Kefalonia, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Delphi, the center of the ancient Greek world. Aboard the nimble *National Geographic Orion*, navigate places out of reach to other ships, like the narrow Corinth Canal, and enjoy insights from our onboard wine expert, who guides us through nightly tastings of wines personally selected by *Food & Wine* magazine’s Executive Wine Editor, Ray Isle.
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Voyage Overview
On this special voyage featuring wine selections curated by *Food & Wine* magazine experts, experience exclusive culinary excursions and world-renowned delicacies as we explore a vast swath of the Mediterranean—from Spain and Sardinia to Corsica and Greece. Walk amid pre-historic standing stones on the isle of Menorca, swim in the azure waters of Kefalonia, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Delphi, the center of the ancient Greek world. Aboard the nimble *National Geographic Orion*, navigate places out of reach to other ships, like the narrow Corinth Canal, and enjoy insights from our onboard wine expert, who guides us through nightly tastings of wines personally selected by *Food & Wine* magazine’s Executive Wine Editor, Ray Isle.
Highlight
- Explore vestiges of Greek, Roman, and Talayotic civilizations across the Mediterranean alongside expert historians and archaeologists
- Indulge in gourmet menus featuring fresh, sustainable ingredients and classic regional dishes—from the seafood and pasta of Sicily and Sardinia to the grilled meats of Greece
- Step back in time at UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Delphi—home of the most famous ancient Oracle—and Sicily’s historic city of Ortigia
- Learn about the rich history of Sardinia and Corsica, two fiercely independent islands—Italian and French respectively—populated since pre-historic times
- Enjoy cocktails and canapés on deck as we navigate the narrow Corinth Canal, a crucial manmade waterway that separates the Peloponnese Peninsula from mainland Greece
- Swim and kayak in the vivid blue waters of the Ionian Sea and be on the lookout for sea turtles and shipwrecks
