Plunge into the refreshing minerality of the Dead Sea. Journey inland to the lost city of Petra. Sunbathe beneath the iconic white windmills in Mykonos. Memorable excursions and authentic experiences abound throughout this 16-day cruise to Israel, Greece and Turkey via time-saving Corinth Canal. Walk beside Masada’s scarred walls in Israel. Admire vintage Cypriot architecture and centuries-old frescos near Nicosia’s modern checkpoints and old Venetian fortifications. Stir up tart tzatziki alongside sizzling meatballs during a Greek taverna cooking demonstration, then stay out late in Rhode’s Jewish Quarter cafés and Turkish District restaurants. Stand atop the Acropolis above the Athenian skyline, in the cool shadows of the storied Parthenon. Chat with locals and discover traditional Greek life over coffee in the small village of Arolithos near Crete’s Heraklion. Uncover the influence of seers on ancient nations as you explore the columns and blocks in Delphi. Lean back and relax in the timeless marble decor of a Bodrum Turkish bath.