Cruise itinerary
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul
7 nights · Mediterranean · 6 ports of call
7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Queen Victoria, departing Istanbul and calling at Piraeus-Athens, Souda-Chania, Katakolon, Messina and Civitavecchia-Rome.
- Free advisor
- No booking fees
- 10,000+ sailings
At a glance
- Ship
- Queen Victoria
- Cruise line
- Cunard
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Istanbul
- Returns
- Civitavecchia-Rome
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Queen Victoria sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Istanbul
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Piraeus-Athens
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
- Day4
Souda-Chania
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
- Day5
Katakolon
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
Messina
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Civitavecchia-Rome
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
- 28 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Istanbul, Piraeus-Athens, Souda-Chania, Katakolon, Messina and Civitavecchia-Rome.
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 Istanbul and ends in Civitavecchia-Rome.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Queen Victoria.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.