Cruise itinerary
13-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon
13 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
13-night Europe cruise aboard Oosterdam, departing Lisbon and calling at Alicante, Solar Eclipse, Barcelona, Ajaccio, Corsica, Civitavecchia and Bari and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oosterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Lisbon
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lisbon
Depart 17:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Alicante
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A sun-warmed port on Spain's Costa Blanca, set below the Santa Bárbara castle on its rocky headland. The palm-lined Explanada promenade leads to a long city beach, with the old Barrio Santa Cruz climbing the hill in white houses.
- Santa Bárbara Castle
- Explanada promenade
- Postiguet Beach
- Day4
Solar Eclipse
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day5
Barcelona
Arrive 08:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
- Day6
Barcelona
Depart 17:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Ajaccio, Corsica
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Corsica and Napoleon's birthplace, set on a sheltered gulf on the island's west coast. Ajaccio is known for its Bonaparte family house, the citadel and old town, and the rugged Sanguinaires islands off the harbour mouth.
- Maison Bonaparte
- Sanguinaires islands
- Ajaccio citadel
- Day9
Civitavecchia
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Bari
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
A port city on Italy's Adriatic coast, the regional capital of Puglia at the country's southeastern heel. Its old quarter winds around the basilica of San Nicola, and home cooks hand-roll orecchiette pasta in the narrow lanes.
- Basilica di San Nicola
- Bari Vecchia
- Orecchiette
- Day12
Scenic Cruising
Kotor
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A walled medieval town at the head of the Bay of Kotor, a fjord-like inlet of the Adriatic ringed by steep mountains. Ships anchor below the old town, whose stone lanes and ramparts climb toward the fortress of San Giovanni.
- Bay of Kotor
- Old town walls
- San Giovanni fortress
- Day13At sea
- Day14
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
- 9 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Europe Cruise from Lisbon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Europe cruise calls at Lisbon, Alicante, Solar Eclipse, Barcelona, Ajaccio, Corsica, Civitavecchia, Bari, Scenic Cruising, Kotor and Piraeus.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lisbon and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Oosterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.