EXPLORA II — 29-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus

Cruise itinerary

29-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus

29 nights · Europe · 21 ports of call

29-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Piraeus and calling at Santorini, At Sea, Valletta, Messina, Naples and Civitavecchia and 14 more.

Free advisor
No booking fees
10,000+ sailings

Narrow your sailing dates See the day-by-day

At a glance

Ship: EXPLORA II
Cruise line: Explora Journeys
Duration: 29 nights
Region: Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
Departs: Piraeus
Returns: Barcelona

How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact EXPLORA II sailing, typically within 24 hours.

Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- 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
Day
2
- Santorini
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
  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
Day
3
- At Sea
Day
4
- Valletta
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
  - Grand Harbour
  - St. John's Co-Cathedral
  - Upper Barrakka Gardens
Day
5
- Messina
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  A Sicilian port on the strait that separates the island from mainland Italy, framed by the Peloritani mountains. Its harbour clock tower performs an elaborate noon display, and the town is a common gateway to Taormina and the slopes of Mount Etna.
  - Etna day trips
  - Taormina gateway
  - Astronomical clock
Day
6
- Naples
  Arrive 08:00 · 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
Day
7
- Civitavecchia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
  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
Day
8
- Livorno
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
  A Tuscan port on the Ligurian Sea and the gateway to Florence and Pisa. Ships dock here for excursions to Renaissance galleries and the Leaning Tower, while Livorno itself is known for its canal district and a seafood stew called cacciucco.
  - Gateway to Florence
  - Pisa excursions
  - Venezia Nuova canals
Day
9
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
  A deep-water bay on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco, framed by steep pastel hillsides. The sheltered harbour is a classic tender anchorage, with a baroque old town behind the waterfront and easy connections along the coast to Nice and Monte Carlo.
  - Old town
  - Riviera coast
  - Nice & Monaco access
Day
10
- At Sea
Day
11
- Barcelona
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
  - Sagrada Família
  - La Rambla
  - Gothic Quarter
Day
12
- At Sea
Day
13
- Ceuta
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
14
- Casablanca
  Arrive 08:00
  Morocco's largest city and main port on the Atlantic coast, a mix of art-deco boulevards and Moorish design. The vast Hassan II Mosque rises beside the ocean, and the imperial city of Marrakech lies inland by road or rail.
  - Hassan II Mosque
  - Old Medina
  - Gateway to Marrakech
Day
15
- Casablanca
  Depart 20:00
  Morocco's largest city and main port on the Atlantic coast, a mix of art-deco boulevards and Moorish design. The vast Hassan II Mosque rises beside the ocean, and the imperial city of Marrakech lies inland by road or rail.
  - Hassan II Mosque
  - Old Medina
  - Gateway to Marrakech
Day
16
- At Sea
Day
17
- Arrecife, Lanzarote
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
  The port and capital of Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands, a low-rise town of white houses on a volcanic Atlantic island. Inland lie the lava fields of Timanfaya National Park and the cave and cactus works of the artist César Manrique.
  - Timanfaya National Park
  - Jameos del Agua
  - Charco de San Ginés
Day
18
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
  The capital of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, a volcanic Atlantic port off northwest Africa. Santa Cruz is known for its sail-shaped Auditorio concert hall, the palm-lined Plaza de España, and the road up to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
  - Auditorio de Tenerife
  - Mount Teide
  - Plaza de España
Day
19
- San Sebastian de la Gomera
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
20
- Funchal, Madeira
  Arrive 10:00
  The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
  - Monte cable car
  - Toboggan ride
  - Madeira wine
Day
21
- Funchal, Madeira
  Depart 18:00
  The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
  - Monte cable car
  - Toboggan ride
  - Madeira wine
Day
22
- At Sea
Day
23
- Lisbon
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
  Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
  - Alfama district
  - Belém Tower
  - Tram 28
Day
24
- Lisbon
  Arrive 00:00 · Depart 08:00
  Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
  - Alfama district
  - Belém Tower
  - Tram 28
Day
25
- Gibraltar
  Arrive 15:00 · Depart 22:00
  A British territory at the southern tip of Spain, dominated by its towering limestone Rock. Cable cars climb to the summit, home to Europe's only wild monkeys, with sweeping views across the strait toward the coast of Africa.
  - The Rock
  - Barbary macaques
  - St. Michael's Cave
Day
26
- Málaga
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:30
  A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
  - Alcazaba fortress
  - Picasso Museum
  - Costa del Sol beaches
Day
27
- At Sea
Day
28
- Alicante
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
  A sun-warmed port on Spain's Costa Blanca, set below the Santa Bárbara castle on its rocky headland. The palm-lined Explanada promenade leads to a long city beach, with the old Barrio Santa Cruz climbing the hill in white houses.
  - Santa Bárbara Castle
  - Explanada promenade
  - Postiguet Beach
Day
29
- Ibiza
  Arrive 11:30 · Depart 21:00
  A Balearic island in the western Mediterranean off Spain's east coast, known equally for nightlife and quiet coves. Ibiza Town's walled Dalt Vila old quarter rises above the harbour, with sandy beaches and the islet of Es Vedrà to the southwest.
  - Dalt Vila
  - Es Vedrà
  - Beach coves
Day
30
- Barcelona
  Arrive 08:00
  Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
  - Sagrada Família
  - La Rambla
  - Gothic Quarter

Upcoming departures

29 Nov 2026

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

29-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 29-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, Santorini, At Sea, Valletta, Messina, Naples, Civitavecchia, Livorno, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Barcelona, Ceuta, Casablanca, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Funchal, Madeira, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Málaga, Alicante and Ibiza.

How many days are spent at sea?

6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Piraeus and ends in Barcelona.

How long is this cruise?

29 nights aboard EXPLORA II.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 29 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

settle in, sail beyond.

Narrow your EXPLORA II sailing

Tell us your group and timing — your advisor narrows the cabins and dates that fit and confirms a live fare. No booking fees.

About: EXPLORA II — 29-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus

Your name *Email *

Phone *

Preferred contact

Preferred departure (optional)

Who’s travelling

Adults

18+

Children

2–17 years

Infants

6–23 months

Occasion (optional)Budget (optional)

Anything else? (optional)

Savings opportunities

Optional — tell your advisor what applies and they’ll find every discount you qualify for.

Country of residenceState

Active, reserve, retired, or veteran militaryI'm a Explora Journeys past-guest member

NestCruise

By checking this box, you agree to receive recurring informational and customer-care text messages from NestCruise at the mobile number you provide — quote updates, booking confirmations, payment reminders, itinerary and document reminders, travel-day service notices, and support replies. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.

By checking this box, I accept the NestCruise Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our SMS Terms.

No booking fees. Your details are used only to prepare your quote.