Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Athens
7 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Athens and calling at Crossing the Corinth Canal, Itea, Katakolon, Gythio, Monemvasía and Náfplion and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Athens
- Returns
- Athens
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Athens
Depart 23:59
- Day2
Crossing the Corinth Canal
Itea
- Day3
Katakolon
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 14:00
A small port on Greece's western Peloponnese coast, best known as the gateway to ancient Olympia. The sanctuary where the original Olympic Games were held lies a short drive inland, among ruined temples and the old stadium.
- Ancient Olympia
- Olympic stadium
- Temple of Zeus
- Day4
Gythio
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
A coastal town in the southern Peloponnese of Greece, set on the Laconian Gulf below the Taygetos mountains. A causeway leads to the islet of Cranae, and the abandoned Byzantine hill city of Mystras lies inland near ancient Sparta.
- Cranae islet
- Mystras
- Mani peninsula
- Day5
Monemvasía
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 21:30
A fortified medieval town clinging to a tied island off the southeastern Peloponnese in Greece. A causeway links it to a lower town of Byzantine churches and stone lanes, with a ruined upper citadel crowning the rock above the Aegean.
- Lower town
- Byzantine churches
- Upper fortress
- Day6
Náfplion
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
A harbour town in the Peloponnese, the first capital of modern Greece, set beneath the Palamidi fortress. Its neoclassical old town runs down to the waterfront, with the small Bourtzi castle standing on an islet in the bay.
- Palamidi fortress
- Bourtzi castle
- Old town squares
- Day7
Hydra
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:30
- Day8
Athens
Upcoming departures
- 25 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Athens FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Athens, Crossing the Corinth Canal, Itea, Katakolon, Gythio, Monemvasía, Náfplion and Hydra.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Athens.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 25 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.