Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus
8 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Rhapsody of the Seas, departing Piraeus and calling at Santorini, Kusadasi, Soúda, Crete, Salerno, Civitavecchia and Barcelona.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
Santorini
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
The crescent rim of a flooded volcanic caldera in the Greek Cyclades, its whitewashed villages strung along cliffs high above the sea. Fira and Oia draw crowds for sunset views, while the caldera's dark beaches and the ancient site of Akrotiri lie below.
- Oia sunset
- Fira town
- Caldera cliffs
- Day3
Kusadasi
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast that serves as the cruise gateway to ancient Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean. Pigeon Island guards the harbour, and the marble Library of Celsus lies a short drive inland.
- Ephesus ruins
- Library of Celsus
- Pigeon Island
- Day4
Soúda, Crete
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Salerno
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day7
Civitavecchia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Barcelona
Arrive 05:00
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
- 5 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, Santorini, Kusadasi, Soúda, Crete, Salerno, Civitavecchia and Barcelona.
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 Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Rhapsody of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.