Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus
7 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Brilliance of the Seas, departing Piraeus and calling at Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini, Soúda, Crete, Katakolon and Civitavecchia.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
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
- Day2
Mykonos
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A Cycladic island in the Aegean known for whitewashed houses and a lively summer scene. Ships anchor off the main town, where windmills overlook the sea, the Little Venice quarter meets the waves and sandy beaches stretch along the south coast.
- Windmills
- Little Venice
- Chora town
- Day3
Kusadasi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast that serves as the cruise gateway to ancient Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean. Pigeon Island guards the harbour, and the marble Library of Celsus lies a short drive inland.
- Ephesus ruins
- Library of Celsus
- Pigeon Island
- Day4
Santorini
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day5
Soúda, Crete
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The port of Chania on the northwest coast of Crete, set beside Souda Bay, one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural harbours. It opens onto the old Venetian quarter of Chania, with its lighthouse, harbour-front, and lanes of the former Turkish town.
- Chania old town
- Venetian lighthouse
- Souda Bay
- Day6
Katakolon
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Civitavecchia
Arrive 05:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 8 Jun 2026
- 20 Jul 2026
- 31 Aug 2026
- 12 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini, Soúda, Crete, Katakolon and Civitavecchia.
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 Piraeus and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Brilliance of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 31 Aug 2026 and 12 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.