Silversea's Grand Mediterranean Cruise

Silversea Cruises has announced a nine-country, 37-city, 49-day grand tour cruise in the Mediterranean. The Grand Mediterranean Cruise departs June 19 from Venice aboard the 296-passenger Silver Wind and visits ports in Italy, Croatia, Greece, Malta, Tunisia, France, Spain, Monaco, and Turkey before finishing up a month and a half later in Istanbul.

Prospective passengers can book the entire 49-day cruise (for a $25,044 starting price) or book any of five segments. Guests on the full voyage receive several savings incentives, plus a $1,000 per-suite onboard credit. Complimentary business class air upgrades are also available with the purchase of Silversea's optional air and hotel program. Along the way, guests will be treated to several complimentary shoreside events, including a classical concert at the ancient site of Ephesus, Turkey, and enjoy onboard enrichment lectures from chef Rick Tramonto of Chicago's Tru Restaurant, who will host cooking demonstrations and a gala gourmet dinner, and Philip Di Belardino of Castello Banfi Vineyard & Winery, who will guide guests through wine tastings and share insights into the art of fine winemaking.