Culture Buff

Awaken your creative spirit with Oceania Cruises.

BY AVERY BREDESEN

ART, architecture, and culture enthusiasts will come alive on Oceania Cruises' Northern European and Mediterranean cruises, complete with iconic itineraries sure to satisfy all five senses.

CULTURE CAPITAL: BARCELONA TO ISTANBUL

Take a voyage through the Mediterranean’s cultural capitals, beginning in enchanting Barcelona, Spain, with such renowned landmarks as the Gothic Cathedral and Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia. Pass through seven other history-rich cities including Nice, France, and Rome, Italy before ending in Istanbul, Turkey — home of the majestic Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar.

ADVENTURE OF ANTIQUITY: ROME TO SEVILLE

Embark on the trail of antiquity via a voyage from Rome, Italy, to Seville, France, with stops in Monaco, Spain, and Morocco. See masterpieces such as Brunelleschi’s Duomo and Michelangelo’s David before shopping for leather goods and indulging in fresh pasta in Florence, Italy. Stroll the pink Grimaldi Palace in elegant Monte Carlo, inhale fresh lavender in Provence, France, and soak up the sun on Almeria, Spain’s exquisite beaches — just a few Mediterranean must-dos on your journey.

NORTHERN STARS: AMSTERDAM TO OSLO

Sail from one stately city to the next during this voyage through Northern Europe. Sample epicurean pleasures, including delectable lambics, caviar, and sweet madeleines, a reflection of their cities of origin. Kiss the Blarney Stone in Cork, Ireland, and wander the streets of Old Stavanger’s wooden cottages turned art galleries and boutiques in southwestern Norway’s stunning fjord region

ANCIENT HISTORY MADE: ISTANBUL TO ATHENS

Begin in Istanbul, the magnificent city astride two continents before a journey of alluring and multifaceted destinations along the sparkling Aegean Sea and Turkish Riviera. Discover stops where Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman treasures tell the stories of centuries past, from the whitewashed houses of Mykonos, Greece, to the ancient ruins of Cyprus.

Extend The Adventure

Kick off or continue the journey with a Land Program adventure, included at no additional cost with featured 2023 and 2024 voyages. These curated three- or four-night pre- and post-cruise programs are seamlessly planned to grant travelers exclusive access to even more cultural treasures and natural wonders, delving deeper into each destination.