Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus
9 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Piraeus and calling at Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, At Sea, Port Said, Suez Canal Transit and Suez and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Jeddah
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
Depart 18:00
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
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The largest city on Crete and the island's main port, in Greece. A Venetian harbour and fortress front the town, while the Bronze Age palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum's Minoan treasures lie close by.
- Palace of Knossos
- Venetian harbour
- Archaeological Museum
- Day3
Rhodes
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, off the Turkish coast, with one of Europe's best-preserved medieval walled towns. The Old Town keeps the cobbled Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master, while Lindos and its acropolis lie down the coast.
- Medieval Old Town
- Palace of the Grand Master
- Lindos Acropolis
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Port Said
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day6
Suez Canal Transit
Arrive 00:15 · Depart 00:30
Suez
Arrive 16:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day8
'Aqaba
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
Jordan's only coastal city, on the Red Sea at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a base for diving among the reefs and a gateway inland to the rock-cut city of Petra and the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
- Petra gateway
- Wadi Rum
- Red Sea reefs
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Jeddah
Arrive 08:00
A Red Sea port on Saudi Arabia's western coast and the historic gateway for pilgrims bound for Mecca. The restored coral-stone houses of Al-Balad form the old town, while a long corniche runs beside the modern waterfront.
- Al-Balad old town
- Jeddah corniche
- King Fahd Fountain
Upcoming departures
- 7 Oct 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, At Sea, Port Said, Suez Canal Transit, Suez, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba and Jeddah.
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 departs from Piraeus and ends in Jeddah.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Oct 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.