Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia
12 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard Carnival Legend, departing Civitavecchia and calling at At Sea, Kusadasi, Kavala, Istanbul, Mykonos and Piraeus and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Carnival Legend
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Civitavecchia
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Civitavecchia
Depart 18:30
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
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Kusadasi
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day5
Kavala
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Istanbul
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Mykonos
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day9
Piraeus
Arrive 06:00 · 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
- Day10
Katakolon
Arrive 09:30 · 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
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Naples
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A southern Italian port on its namesake bay, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Ships dock near the historic centre, the gateway to Pompeii, the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri, in a city that claims to have invented pizza.
- Mount Vesuvius
- Pompeii
- Gateway to Capri
- Day13
Civitavecchia
Arrive 06:00
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
- 20 Sep 2026
- 11 Oct 2026
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, At Sea, Kusadasi, Kavala, Istanbul, Mykonos, Piraeus, Katakolon and Naples.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Carnival Legend.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Sep 2026 and 11 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.