Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul
7 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Istanbul and calling at At Sea, Bodrum, Rhodes, Pátmos, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti and Mykonos and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA II
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Istanbul
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Istanbul
Depart 23:55
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Bodrum
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day4
Rhodes
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day5
Pátmos
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A small Greek island in the Dodecanese, long held sacred in Christian tradition. The hilltop Monastery of Saint John crowns the whitewashed Chóra, near the cave where the Book of Revelation is said to have been written above the harbour at Skala.
- Monastery of St. John
- Cave of the Apocalypse
- Chóra hilltop
- Day6
Agios Nikólaos, Kríti
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A resort town on the eastern coast of Crete, built around the small saltwater Lake Voulismeni at the edge of the harbour. It looks out over the Gulf of Mirabello toward Spinalonga, the former Venetian fortress and leper colony on its islet.
- Lake Voulismeni
- Spinalonga island
- Mirabello Gulf
- Day7
Mykonos
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day8
Piraeus
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 11 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Istanbul, At Sea, Bodrum, Rhodes, Pátmos, Agios Nikólaos, Kríti, Mykonos and Piraeus.
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 Istanbul and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.