Cruise itinerary
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Piraeus
7 nights · Mediterranean · 6 ports of call
7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Oosterdam, departing Piraeus and calling at Kotor, Corfu, Messina, Naples and Civitavecchia.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oosterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
Depart 17:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Kotor
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day4
Corfu
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
An Ionian island off Greece's northwest coast, greener and more Venetian-feeling than the Aegean isles. Ships call at its old town, a UNESCO-listed warren of Italianate streets between two hilltop fortresses, with pebbly coves around the shore.
- Old Fortress
- Liston arcade
- Ionian coves
- Day5
Messina
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
A Sicilian port on the strait that separates the island from mainland Italy, framed by the Peloritani mountains. Its harbour clock tower performs an elaborate noon display, and the town is a common gateway to Taormina and the slopes of Mount Etna.
- Etna day trips
- Taormina gateway
- Astronomical clock
- Day6
Naples
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A southern Italian port on its namesake bay, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Ships dock near the historic centre, the gateway to Pompeii, the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri, in a city that claims to have invented pizza.
- Mount Vesuvius
- Pompeii
- Gateway to Capri
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Civitavecchia
Arrive 04:30
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
- 19 Jul 2026
- 22 Aug 2026
- 12 Jun 2027
- 3 Jul 2027
- 14 Aug 2027
- 4 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Piraeus, Kotor, Corfu, Messina, Naples and Civitavecchia.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Piraeus and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Oosterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Jul 2026, 22 Aug 2026, 12 Jun 2027 and 3 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.