Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul
7 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Azamara Onward, departing Istanbul and calling at Çanakkale, Thessaloníki, Vólos, Mykonos, Náfplion and Piraeus.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Onward
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean · Greek Islands · Aegean
- Departs
- Istanbul
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Istanbul
Depart 18:00
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Day2
Çanakkale
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 16:00
A Turkish port at the narrowest point of the Dardanelles strait, between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara. It is the gateway to the ruins of ancient Troy and to the Gallipoli battlefields and war memorials across the water on the peninsula.
- Ancient Troy
- Gallipoli battlefields
- Dardanelles strait
- Day3
Thessaloníki
Arrive 8:00
Greece's second city, a port on the Thermaic Gulf in the north with a long Byzantine and Ottoman past. The seafront White Tower, Roman-era Rotunda and Arch of Galerius, and a celebrated food scene of mezedes mark the waterfront.
- White Tower
- Rotunda
- Roman Forum
- Day4
Thessaloníki
Depart 21:00
Greece's second city, a port on the Thermaic Gulf in the north with a long Byzantine and Ottoman past. The seafront White Tower, Roman-era Rotunda and Arch of Galerius, and a celebrated food scene of mezedes mark the waterfront.
- White Tower
- Rotunda
- Roman Forum
- Day5
Vólos
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 19:00
A coastal city on the Pagasetic Gulf in central Greece, ringed by the wooded slopes of Mount Pelion. A seafront promenade lines the waterfront, and the surrounding mountain villages and beaches are reached by a scenic road up the peninsula.
- Pelion villages
- Seafront promenade
- Tsipouro tavernas
- Day6
Mykonos
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 21:30
A Cycladic island in the Aegean known for whitewashed houses and a lively summer scene. Ships anchor off the main town, where windmills overlook the sea, the Little Venice quarter meets the waves and sandy beaches stretch along the south coast.
- Windmills
- Little Venice
- Chora town
- Day7
Náfplion
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
A harbour town in the Peloponnese, the first capital of modern Greece, set beneath the Palamidi fortress. Its neoclassical old town runs down to the waterfront, with the small Bourtzi castle standing on an islet in the bay.
- Palamidi fortress
- Bourtzi castle
- Old town squares
- Day8
Piraeus
Arrive 5:00
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
- 18 Jul 2026
- 12 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Istanbul, Çanakkale, Thessaloníki, Vólos, Mykonos, Náfplion and Piraeus.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Istanbul and ends in Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Azamara Onward.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Jul 2026 and 12 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.