Cruise itinerary
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia
7 nights · Mediterranean · 6 ports of call
7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Azamara Onward, departing Civitavecchia and calling at Salerno, Siracusa, Sicily, Katakolon, Soúda, Crete and Piraeus.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Onward
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Civitavecchia
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Civitavecchia
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
- Day2
Salerno
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Siracusa, Sicily
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day5
Katakolon
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
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
Soúda, Crete
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
The port of Chania on the northwest coast of Crete, set beside Souda Bay, one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural harbours. It opens onto the old Venetian quarter of Chania, with its lighthouse, harbour-front, and lanes of the former Turkish town.
- Chania old town
- Venetian lighthouse
- Souda Bay
- Day7
Piraeus
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 09:00
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
- Day8
Piraeus
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
- 5 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Civitavecchia, Salerno, Siracusa, Sicily, Katakolon, Soúda, Crete and Piraeus.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Civitavecchia and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Azamara Onward.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.