Cruise itinerary
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul
7 nights · Mediterranean · 8 ports of call
7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Oceania Allura, departing Istanbul and calling at Bozcaada, Lesbos, Izmir, Chíos, Kos and Santorini and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Allura
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Istanbul
- Returns
- Piraeus
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Oceania Allura sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Istanbul
Depart 17:00
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Day2
Bozcaada
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day3
Lesbos
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day4
Izmir
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day5
Chíos
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day6
Kos
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day7
Santorini
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
The crescent rim of a flooded volcanic caldera in the Greek Cyclades, its whitewashed villages strung along cliffs high above the sea. Fira and Oia draw crowds for sunset views, while the caldera's dark beaches and the ancient site of Akrotiri lie below.
- Oia sunset
- Fira town
- Caldera cliffs
- Day8
Piraeus
Arrive 08:00
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
- 21 Jul 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Istanbul, Bozcaada, Lesbos, Izmir, Chíos, Kos, Santorini and Piraeus.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Istanbul and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Oceania Allura.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.