Cruise itinerary
10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Venice
10 nights · Mediterranean · 9 ports of call
10-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Oceania Insignia, departing Venice and calling at Rijeka, Split, Zakynthos, Gythion, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete and Rhodes and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Insignia
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Venice
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Venice
A city built across more than a hundred islands in a lagoon on the Adriatic, threaded by canals instead of streets. Venice is known for St. Mark's Basilica and its piazza, the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge, and the glass workshops of Murano nearby.
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
- Rialto Bridge
- Day2
Venice
Arrive 17:00 · Depart 17:00
A city built across more than a hundred islands in a lagoon on the Adriatic, threaded by canals instead of streets. Venice is known for St. Mark's Basilica and its piazza, the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge, and the glass workshops of Murano nearby.
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
- Rialto Bridge
- Day3
Rijeka
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Croatia's principal seaport, set where a river valley meets the Kvarner Gulf on the northern Adriatic. A working harbour city with a grand Habsburg-era core, it is crowned by the hilltop Trsat Castle and serves as a gateway to the nearby island of Krk.
- Trsat Castle
- Korzo promenade
- Kvarner Gulf
- Day4
Split
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A Croatian port on the Dalmatian coast, built quite literally inside the walls of a Roman emperor's retirement palace. Diocletian's Palace still forms the living old town, its cellars and courtyards woven through with cafes, shops and the cathedral.
- Diocletian's Palace
- Riva promenade
- Marjan Hill
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Zakynthos
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Gythion
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9
Rhodes
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day10
Mykonos
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day11
Piraeus
Arrive 08:00
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
- 15 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Venice FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Venice, Rijeka, Split, Zakynthos, Gythion, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, 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 Venice and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Oceania Insignia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.