Cruise itinerary
12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Piraeus
12 nights · Mediterranean · 10 ports of call
12-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, departing Piraeus and calling at Soúda, Crete, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Antalya, Limassol and Haifa and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Serenity
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
Depart 19:00
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
Soúda, Crete
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day3
Kusadasi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:30
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
Bodrum
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A resort town on Turkey's southwest Aegean coast, set on a twin bay beneath the Castle of St. Peter, built by the Knights of St. John. The site of the ancient Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, it is now known for its marina, whitewashed lanes, and nightlife.
- Bodrum Castle
- Mausoleum ruins
- Marina waterfront
- Day5
Antalya
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Limassol
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day7
Haifa
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Ashdod
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day10
Port Said
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day11
Alexandria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Piraeus
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
- 23 Oct 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Piraeus, Soúda, Crete, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Antalya, Limassol, Haifa, Ashdod, Port Said and Alexandria.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Crystal Serenity.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Oct 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.