Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus
7 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Seabourn Quest, departing Piraeus and calling at Gythio, Khania, Mykonos, Çesme, Kusadasi and Istanbul.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Seabourn Quest
- Cruise line
- Seabourn
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean · Greek Islands · Aegean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Istanbul
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Where this voyage takes you
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
Gythio
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A coastal town in the southern Peloponnese of Greece, set on the Laconian Gulf below the Taygetos mountains. A causeway leads to the islet of Cranae, and the abandoned Byzantine hill city of Mystras lies inland near ancient Sparta.
- Cranae islet
- Mystras
- Mani peninsula
- Day3
Khania
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A harbour town on the northwest coast of Crete, in Greece, wrapped around a Venetian port. A waterfront lighthouse marks the old harbour mouth, and the pink-sand lagoon of Balos and the beach at Elafonisi lie along the coast to the west.
- Venetian harbour
- Balos lagoon
- Elafonisi beach
- Day4
Mykonos
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5
Çesme
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Kusadasi
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Istanbul
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 21 Jun 2026
- 11 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, Gythio, Khania, Mykonos, Çesme, Kusadasi and Istanbul.
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 Piraeus and ends in Istanbul.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Seabourn Quest.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Jun 2026 and 11 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.