Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul
7 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Oceania Allura, departing Istanbul and calling at Lesbos, Izmir, At Sea, Kotor, Bari and Zadar and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Allura
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Istanbul
- Returns
- Trieste
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Istanbul
Depart 18:00
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
Lesbos
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day3
Izmir
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Kotor
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
A walled medieval town at the head of the Bay of Kotor, a fjord-like inlet of the Adriatic ringed by steep mountains. Ships anchor below the old town, whose stone lanes and ramparts climb toward the fortress of San Giovanni.
- Bay of Kotor
- Old town walls
- San Giovanni fortress
- Day6
Bari
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A port city on Italy's Adriatic coast, the regional capital of Puglia at the country's southeastern heel. Its old quarter winds around the basilica of San Nicola, and home cooks hand-roll orecchiette pasta in the narrow lanes.
- Basilica di San Nicola
- Bari Vecchia
- Orecchiette
- Day7
Zadar
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
A walled Adriatic city on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, built on a compact peninsula of Roman and Venetian stone. Zadar is known for its waterfront Sea Organ, the solar Greeting to the Sun installation, and Roman ruins at the old forum.
- Sea Organ
- Roman Forum
- Greeting to the Sun
- Day8
Trieste
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A port city in northeast Italy near the Slovenian border, long the seaward gateway of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Grand Habsburg-era squares open onto the Adriatic, with the seafront Piazza Unità d'Italia and the white Miramare Castle on the bay.
- Piazza Unità d'Italia
- Miramare Castle
- Viennese cafés
Upcoming departures
- 26 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Istanbul, Lesbos, Izmir, At Sea, Kotor, Bari, Zadar and Trieste.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Istanbul and ends in Trieste.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Oceania Allura.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.