【Traveler’s Journal】Embark on a Magical Journey: Explore World Heritage Along the Grand Voyage

By / TRAVELER Luxe Traveler’s Journal Shan Lee
 

World civilizations originated from the oceans, coalescing into dazzling historical treasures. Sail across vast seas to take in world heritage sites and the Seven Wonders of the World, where graceful ship silhouettes on the blue waters connect cultural legacies written into the annals of history, fulfilling the dream of an epic journey.

● Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Route An Elegant Glimpse of Millennia-Old Civilizations

The cradle of European culture lies in the Mediterranean, spanning from Italy to the Aegean Sea in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the Greek and Roman empires flourished and laid the foundation of European civilization. As early as the 8th century BC, the Greeks developed a highly advanced civilization across the numerous islands of the Aegean Sea, leaving behind countless captivating myths. Later, the rise of the Roman Empire and the eventual emergence of Istanbul as the last cultural stronghold of the Middle Ages' Dark Ages, coupled with the Venetian merchants' dominance over maritime trade, all underscore humanity's enduring connection to that deep blue sea. Even after thousands of years, amidst shifting tides and vanished civilizations, the historical legacies of those ancient cultures still stand proudly against the blue skies and sapphire waters. Embark on a cruise from Venice to traverse the timeless memories of ancient civilizations, where luxurious ships glide through the eras of the Middle Ages and antiquity, navigating between the Eastern and Western worlds of European and Muslim cultures. The interplay of cultural conflicts and harmony unfolds like a vibrant kaleidoscope, offering endless fascination.

◎An Aria of the Water City Venice
[World Heritage] Venice and Its Lagoon

A journey through time begins in the dreamlike water city of Venice. This bustling city, thriving since the 12th century, is synonymous with romance. Amidst its labyrinth of intricate canals and alleys lie magnificent palaces, towering churches, elegant bridges that have stood for centuries, and St. Mark’s Square, hailed by Napoleon as the most beautiful square in the world.

庞大游轮在威尼斯入港，换搭小艇在圣马可广场上岸，游览水都旖旎风光，享受在巷弄中迷路的乐趣，另外也可以选择不一样的岛屿游程，前往玻璃工艺之岛穆拉诺（Murano）。穆拉诺以五彩斑斓的穆拉诺玻璃闻名，其生产的玻璃珠、玻璃镜子和玻璃吊灯深得王公贵族喜爱，尤其澄澈的水晶玻璃与镶满珠宝光可鉴人的玻璃镜，更让富豪们爱不释手，价值可比千金。

◎欧亚交会，伊斯坦布尔的华丽转身
【世界遗产】伊斯坦布尔历史区Historic Areas of Istanbul

扼守博斯普鲁斯海峡三面水域，跨越欧亚交界的伊斯坦布尔（Istanbul），是拜占庭与鄂图曼土耳其两大帝国的首都，作为世界政治、文化、宗教与艺术的中心达千年之久。