Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia
12 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard Oceania Allura, departing Civitavecchia and calling at Palermo, Catania, Katakolon, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes and Limassol and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Allura
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Civitavecchia
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Civitavecchia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
- Gateway to Rome
- Fort Michelangelo
- Vatican excursions
- Day2
Palermo
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
The capital of Sicily, a port city layered with Arab, Norman, and Baroque history on the island's north coast. Palermo is known for its mosaic-rich Cappella Palatina, lively street-food markets, and the Norman cathedral at nearby Monreale.
- Cappella Palatina
- Ballarò market
- Monreale mosaics
- Day3
Catania
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
A port city on the east coast of Sicily, built in dark volcanic stone beneath Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. Its baroque centre, rebuilt after earthquakes, is known for the elephant fountain, a fish market, and Etna excursions inland.
- Mount Etna
- Baroque centre
- Fish market
- Day4
Katakolon
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
A small port on Greece's western Peloponnese coast, best known as the gateway to ancient Olympia. The sanctuary where the original Olympic Games were held lies a short drive inland, among ruined temples and the old stadium.
- Ancient Olympia
- Olympic stadium
- Temple of Zeus
- Day5
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
The largest city on Crete and the island's main port, in Greece. A Venetian harbour and fortress front the town, while the Bronze Age palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum's Minoan treasures lie close by.
- Palace of Knossos
- Venetian harbour
- Archaeological Museum
- Day6
Rhodes
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, off the Turkish coast, with one of Europe's best-preserved medieval walled towns. The Old Town keeps the cobbled Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master, while Lindos and its acropolis lie down the coast.
- Medieval Old Town
- Palace of the Grand Master
- Lindos Acropolis
- Day7
Limassol
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 19:00
A southern coastal city on Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, set around a long seafront promenade. A medieval castle anchors the old town, and the port is a base for the ancient ruins of Kourion and the wine villages of the Troodos foothills.
- Limassol Castle
- Kourion ruins
- seafront promenade
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Alexandria
Arrive 05:00
Egypt's great Mediterranean port, founded by Alexander the Great. Once home to the ancient Lighthouse and Library, it keeps a long seafront corniche, the Qaitbay citadel on the old harbour and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Corniche seafront
- Day10
Alexandria
Depart 20:00
Egypt's great Mediterranean port, founded by Alexander the Great. Once home to the ancient Lighthouse and Library, it keeps a long seafront corniche, the Qaitbay citadel on the old harbour and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Corniche seafront
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Ephesus
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day13
Piraeus
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 17:00
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
Upcoming departures
- 26 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Civitavecchia, Palermo, Catania, Katakolon, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, Limassol, At Sea, Alexandria, Ephesus and Piraeus.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Civitavecchia and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Oceania Allura.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.