Azamara Onward — 17-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus

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17-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus

17 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call

17-night Europe cruise aboard Azamara Onward, departing Piraeus and calling at Alexandria, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Valletta, Catania, Naples and Civitavecchia and 4 more.

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Ship: Azamara Onward
Cruise line: Azamara
Duration: 17 nights
Region: Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
Departs: Piraeus
Returns: Barcelona

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- 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
Day
2
At sea
Day
3
- Alexandria
  Arrive 6:00
  Egypt's great Mediterranean port, founded by Alexander the Great. Once home to the ancient Lighthouse and Library, it keeps a long seafront corniche, the Qaitbay citadel on the old harbour and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.
  - Qaitbay Citadel
  - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  - Corniche seafront
Day
4
- Alexandria
  Depart 20:00
  Egypt's great Mediterranean port, founded by Alexander the Great. Once home to the ancient Lighthouse and Library, it keeps a long seafront corniche, the Qaitbay citadel on the old harbour and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library.
  - Qaitbay Citadel
  - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  - Corniche seafront
Day
5
At sea
Day
6
- Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
  Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
  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
Day
7
At sea
Day
8
- Valletta
  Arrive 8:00 · Depart 22:00
  Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
  - Grand Harbour
  - St. John's Co-Cathedral
  - Upper Barrakka Gardens
Day
9
- Catania
  Arrive 7:00 · Depart 16:00
  A port city on the east coast of Sicily, built in dark volcanic stone beneath Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. Its baroque centre, rebuilt after earthquakes, is known for the elephant fountain, a fish market, and Etna excursions inland.
  - Mount Etna
  - Baroque centre
  - Fish market
Day
10
- Naples
  Arrive 8:00 · 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
Day
11
- Civitavecchia
  Arrive 6:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
Day
12
- Livorno
  Arrive 8:00
  A Tuscan port on the Ligurian Sea and the gateway to Florence and Pisa. Ships dock here for excursions to Renaissance galleries and the Leaning Tower, while Livorno itself is known for its canal district and a seafood stew called cacciucco.
  - Gateway to Florence
  - Pisa excursions
  - Venezia Nuova canals
Day
13
- Livorno
  Depart 18:00
  A Tuscan port on the Ligurian Sea and the gateway to Florence and Pisa. Ships dock here for excursions to Renaissance galleries and the Leaning Tower, while Livorno itself is known for its canal district and a seafood stew called cacciucco.
  - Gateway to Florence
  - Pisa excursions
  - Venezia Nuova canals
Day
14
At sea
Day
15
- Mahón, Menorca
  Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
  The harbour capital of Menorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set at the head of one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural inlets. Georgian touches from a British period linger in the old town, while quiet coves and prehistoric stone sites lie across the island.
  - Port of Maó
  - Fortalesa de la Mola
  - Gin Xoriguer
Day
16
- Palma de Mallorca
  Arrive 9:00 · Depart 22:00
  The capital of Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set around a wide bay. Its enormous seafront cathedral, La Seu, rises above the old town's narrow lanes, with a hilltop castle, marina and nearby coves a short way from the cruise terminal.
  - La Seu cathedral
  - Bellver Castle
  - Old town
Day
17
- Barcelona
  Arrive 9:00
  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
Day
18
- Barcelona
  Arrive 9:00
  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

Upcoming departures

12 Dec 2026

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

17-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 17-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, Alexandria, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, Valletta, Catania, Naples, Civitavecchia, Livorno, Mahón, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona.

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 Piraeus and ends in Barcelona.

How long is this cruise?

17 nights aboard Azamara Onward.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 12 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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