Greek Isles Cruise and Rome Adventure — Complete Travel Series

In the spring of 2025, we set out on a two-week journey through the Mediterranean that combined a cruise through several Greek Isles with several memorable days exploring Rome. Along the way, we visited Santorini, Kusadasi, Mykonos, and Naples before finishing the trip in the Eternal City.

This page serves as a guide to all posts in the Greek Isles Cruise and Rome Adventure series, from beginning to end.

Traveling to Italy

Our Long-Haul Adventure from Dulles to Rome

Fiumicino Airport, Clueless and Jetlagged

Beginning the Cruise

Boarding at Civitavecchia Cruise Port: Our Experience

Odyssey of the Seas: Exploring and First Impressions

A Day at Sea to Unwind Before the Islands Begin

The Greek Isles

The Magic of Santorini: Cliffside Views, Blue Domes, and Baklava

Pilot Boats: Unsung Navigators

Kusadasi: Visiting the House of the Virgin Mary and Ancient Ephesus

Kusadasi Shore Excursion

Mykonos Day Trip Itinerary: Beaches, Ano Mera, and Chora

Pompeii and Naples

Pompeii Day Trip: Exploring Ancient Ruins in One Day

Naples Pizza: A Simple Lunch After Exploring Pompeii

Rome

First Day in Rome

Wandering Rome on Foot Toward the Tiber

Vatican Museums Tour: What We Experienced

Palatine Hill and Colosseum Tour in Rome: A Walk Through History

Journey Home

Flight Home from Rome: Our United Polaris Experience to Dulles

Thanks for following along on our Greek Isles and Rome adventure.