Cruise itinerary
21-Night Africa Cruise from Piraeus
21 nights · Africa · 16 ports of call
21-night Africa cruise aboard Oceania Nautica, departing Piraeus and calling at Ephesus, Bodrum, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, Limassol and At Sea and 9 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Nautica
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Africa
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Doha
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
Arrive 05:00 · 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
- Day2
Ephesus
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day3
Bodrum
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A resort town on Turkey's southwest Aegean coast, set on a twin bay beneath the Castle of St. Peter, built by the Knights of St. John. The site of the ancient Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, it is now known for its marina, whitewashed lanes, and nightlife.
- Bodrum Castle
- Mausoleum ruins
- Marina waterfront
- Day4
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day5
Rhodes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day6
Limassol
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
A southern coastal city on Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, set around a long seafront promenade. A medieval castle anchors the old town, and the port is a base for the ancient ruins of Kourion and the wine villages of the Troodos foothills.
- Limassol Castle
- Kourion ruins
- seafront promenade
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Suez Canal Transit
- Day9
'Aqaba
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:00
Jordan's only coastal city, on the Red Sea at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a base for diving among the reefs and a gateway inland to the rock-cut city of Petra and the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
- Petra gateway
- Wadi Rum
- Red Sea reefs
- Day10
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day11
Safaga
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:00
A Red Sea port on Egypt's eastern coast, ringed by desert and coral reefs. It serves mainly as the sea gateway to the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings on the Nile, a long inland drive away, while its own shore is known for diving and snorkelling.
- gateway to Luxor
- Red Sea reefs
- Valley of the Kings
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Jeddah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A Red Sea port on Saudi Arabia's western coast and the historic gateway for pilgrims bound for Mecca. The restored coral-stone houses of Al-Balad form the old town, while a long corniche runs beside the modern waterfront.
- Al-Balad old town
- Jeddah corniche
- King Fahd Fountain
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
At Sea
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Salalah
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19
At Sea
- Day20
Dubai
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
A city on the southern Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, grown from a pearling and trading port into a skyline of towers around a tidal creek. The Burj Khalifa, vast malls and the older souks of Deira sit beside reclaimed islands and desert beyond.
- Burj Khalifa
- Gold Souk
- Dubai Creek
- Day21
Abu Dhabi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of the United Arab Emirates, spread across islands on the Persian Gulf. Greener and more measured than Dubai, it is known for the white-marble Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre's domed outpost on Saadiyat Island and Corniche waterfront.
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- the Corniche
- Day22
Doha
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Upcoming departures
- 23 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Africa Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Africa cruise calls at Piraeus, Ephesus, Bodrum, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Rhodes, Limassol, At Sea, Suez Canal Transit, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Safaga, Jeddah, Salalah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Piraeus and ends in Doha.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Oceania Nautica.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.