Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul
11 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard Seven Seas Explorer, departing Istanbul and calling at Cruising the Aegean Sea, Izmir, Mykonos, Piraeus, Cruising the Ionian Sea and Corfu and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean · Greek Islands · Aegean
- Departs
- Istanbul
- Returns
- Fusina
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Istanbul
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
Cruising the Aegean Sea
- Day3
Izmir
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Mykonos
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
Piraeus
Arrive 05:30 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day6
Cruising the Ionian Sea
- Day7
Corfu
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
An Ionian island off Greece's northwest coast, greener and more Venetian-feeling than the Aegean isles. Ships call at its old town, a UNESCO-listed warren of Italianate streets between two hilltop fortresses, with pebbly coves around the shore.
- Old Fortress
- Liston arcade
- Ionian coves
- Day8
Kotor
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
A walled medieval town at the head of the Bay of Kotor, a fjord-like inlet of the Adriatic ringed by steep mountains. Ships anchor below the old town, whose stone lanes and ramparts climb toward the fortress of San Giovanni.
- Bay of Kotor
- Old town walls
- San Giovanni fortress
- Day9
Dubrovnik
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A walled city on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, its limestone old town wrapped in sea-facing ramparts above the Adriatic. Ships call here for the marble main street of Stradun, the circuit of the city walls and the cable car to Mount Srđ.
- City walls
- Stradun
- Mount Srđ cable car
- Day10
Zadar
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
A walled Adriatic city on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, built on a compact peninsula of Roman and Venetian stone. Zadar is known for its waterfront Sea Organ, the solar Greeting to the Sun installation, and Roman ruins at the old forum.
- Sea Organ
- Roman Forum
- Greeting to the Sun
- Day11
Fusina
Arrive 08:00
A mainland port on the Venetian Lagoon in northeast Italy, used as the cruise gateway to Venice. A short water crossing reaches St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal and the maze of bridges that make up the historic island city.
- Gateway to Venice
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
- Day12
Fusina
Depart 16:00
A mainland port on the Venetian Lagoon in northeast Italy, used as the cruise gateway to Venice. A short water crossing reaches St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal and the maze of bridges that make up the historic island city.
- Gateway to Venice
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
Upcoming departures
- 19 Jun 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from Istanbul FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at Istanbul, Cruising the Aegean Sea, Izmir, Mykonos, Piraeus, Cruising the Ionian Sea, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Zadar and Fusina.
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 Fusina.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Seven Seas Explorer.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Jun 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.