Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus
12 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard Oceania Regatta, departing Piraeus and calling at Mykonos, Istanbul, Çanakkale, Ephesus, Marmaris and Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Regatta
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Monaco
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
Arrive 05:30 · 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
Mykonos
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day3
Istanbul
Arrive 13:00
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
- Day4
Istanbul
Depart 21:00
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
- Day5
Çanakkale
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day6
Ephesus
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day7
Marmaris
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
La Goulette
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
The port of Tunis on the Gulf of Tunis in Tunisia, the usual landing for ships calling at the capital. The ancient ruins of Carthage and the blue-and-white clifftop village of Sidi Bou Saïd lie close by, with the city's great walled medina a short drive away.
- Carthage ruins
- Sidi Bou Saïd
- Tunis medina
- Day11
Palermo
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
The capital of Sicily, a port city layered with Arab, Norman, and Baroque history on the island's north coast. Palermo is known for its mosaic-rich Cappella Palatina, lively street-food markets, and the Norman cathedral at nearby Monreale.
- Cappella Palatina
- Ballarò market
- Monreale mosaics
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Monaco
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The tiny Mediterranean principality on the French Riviera, packed onto steep slopes above a yacht-filled harbour. Known for the Monte-Carlo casino, the Grand Prix circuit through its streets, and the old town and palace perched on the Rock above.
- Monte-Carlo Casino
- Prince's Palace
- Grand Prix circuit
Upcoming departures
- 5 Jul 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, Mykonos, Istanbul, Çanakkale, Ephesus, Marmaris, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete, At Sea, La Goulette, Palermo and Monaco.
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 Piraeus and ends in Monaco.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Oceania Regatta.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.