Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus
7 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Piraeus and calling at Pátmos, Bodrum, Ermoupoli, Syra, At Sea, Dubrovnik and Hvar Island 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
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Fusina
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
Depart 20:00
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
Pátmos
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day3
Bodrum
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
Ermoupoli, Syra
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of the Cyclades, on the island of Syros in the Aegean Sea. Unlike its whitewashed neighbours, it is a grand 19th-century port town of neoclassical mansions, a marble main square and a tiered hillside of Catholic and Orthodox quarters.
- Miaouli Square
- Apollon Theatre
- Ano Syros
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Dubrovnik
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 23:00
A walled city on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, its limestone old town wrapped in sea-facing ramparts above the Adriatic. Ships call here for the marble main street of Stradun, the circuit of the city walls and the cable car to Mount Srđ.
- City walls
- Stradun
- Mount Srđ cable car
- Day7
Hvar Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A long, sun-soaked island off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia, known for lavender fields and a marble-paved harbour town. A hilltop Venetian fortress overlooks the bay, and small boats reach the wooded Pakleni islets just offshore.
- Spanish Fortress
- Lavender fields
- Pakleni Islands
- Day8
Fusina
Arrive 08:00
A mainland port on the Venetian Lagoon in northeast Italy, used as the cruise gateway to Venice. A short water crossing reaches St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal and the maze of bridges that make up the historic island city.
- Gateway to Venice
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
Upcoming departures
- 23 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, Pátmos, Bodrum, Ermoupoli, Syra, At Sea, Dubrovnik, Hvar Island and Fusina.
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 Piraeus and ends in Fusina.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.