Oceania Cruises has announced a new immersive Grand Voyage itinerary for 2023, sailing to the Holy Lands. Now on sale, the Mediterranean Connection sailing on the cruise line's Marina will embark on a 33-day journey from Venice to Barcelona, taking in the highlights of the Eastern Mediterranean and Holy Lands.
Departing on 11OCT 2023, this Grand Voyage will call on 28 ports, not repeating one throughout the journey, and will offer three shorter segment options for up to 12 days. Marina will call on Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Israel, Egypt and more.

Mediterranean Connection: Grand Voyage
33 Days Aboard Marina – 11OCT to 13NOV 2023
Guests can set sail for just over a month aboard the 1,238-guest Marina to journey throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. From Venice, this voyage takes guests through a variety of destinations across the Mediterranean with an itinerary featuring culinary experiences in Italian locales, a blend of history and culture throughout the Greek Isles and a journey through the sacred sites of the Holy Lands. There is also an overnight in Istanbul.
For guests interested in shorter segments of the Mediterranean Connection Grand Voyage, Oceania Cruises offers three segments followed by three additional Grand Voyage itineraries of up to 23 days.
Segments:
- Greek & Italian Shores – Venice to Rome – 10 days, 11-21OCT 2023
- Legendary Pathways – Rome to Istanbul – 11 days, 21OCT to 01NOV 2023
- Holy Land & Treasures – Istanbul to Barcelona – 12 days, 01-13NOV 2023
Additional Grand Voyage Itineraries:
- Mediterranean Mystique – Barcelona to Rome – 22 days, 29SEP to 21OCT 2023
- Icons of Civilizations – Venice to Istanbul – 21 days, 11OCT to 01NOV 2023
- Seas of Revelation – Rome to Barcelona – 23 days, 21OCT to 13NOV 2023
For more information, visit Oceania Cruises' web site.