Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Athens
8 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Lapérouse, departing Athens and calling at Páros, Náfplion, Crossing the Corinth Canal, Itea, Katakolon and Siracuse, Sicily and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Lapérouse
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Athens
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Athens
Depart 22:00
- Day2
Páros
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
A Cycladic island in the Aegean Sea, known for its white marble and laid-back harbour villages. The old port of Parikia and the fishing village of Naoussa anchor a landscape of whitewashed lanes, Byzantine churches and a string of sandy bays.
- Naoussa village
- Panagia Ekatontapiliani
- Cycladic beaches
- Day3
Náfplion
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day4
Crossing the Corinth Canal
Itea
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day5
Katakolon
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:00
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
- Day6
Siracuse, Sicily
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 23:30
A historic city on the southeast coast of Sicily, once among the greatest powers of the ancient Greek world. The island of Ortigia holds its baroque core and a temple-turned-cathedral, beside a vast archaeological park with a Greek theatre.
- Ortigia island
- Greek theatre
- Baroque cathedral
- Day7
Stromboli
Taormina
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:30
A hilltop town on Sicily's east coast, perched above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna on the horizon. Its ancient Greek theatre, medieval lanes and gardens look down on the coast, with the beaches of Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella below.
- Greek Theatre
- Isola Bella
- Mount Etna views
- Day8
Salerno
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 14:00
An Italian port at the head of its own gulf, just south of the Amalfi Coast. Its long seafront and walkable medieval centre make it a quieter base for reaching Pompeii, Paestum's Greek temples and the cliffside towns of Amalfi and Positano.
- Amalfi Coast gateway
- Paestum temples
- Seafront promenade
- Day9
Civitavecchia
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 29 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Athens FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Athens, Páros, Náfplion, Crossing the Corinth Canal, Itea, Katakolon, Siracuse, Sicily, Stromboli, Taormina, Salerno and Civitavecchia.
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 departs from Athens and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Lapérouse.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 29 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.