Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus
11 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard Silver Nova, departing Piraeus and calling at Kusadasi, At Sea, Istanbul, Thessaloníki, Vólos and Mykonos and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Nova
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Piraeus
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
Depart 19:00
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
Kusadasi
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
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
- Day5
Istanbul
Depart 23:00
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
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Thessaloníki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
Greece's second city, a port on the Thermaic Gulf in the north with a long Byzantine and Ottoman past. The seafront White Tower, Roman-era Rotunda and Arch of Galerius, and a celebrated food scene of mezedes mark the waterfront.
- White Tower
- Rotunda
- Roman Forum
- Day8
Vólos
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
A coastal city on the Pagasetic Gulf in central Greece, ringed by the wooded slopes of Mount Pelion. A seafront promenade lines the waterfront, and the surrounding mountain villages and beaches are reached by a scenic road up the peninsula.
- Pelion villages
- Seafront promenade
- Tsipouro tavernas
- Day9
Mykonos
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:30
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
- Day10
Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day11
Santorini
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:30
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
- Day12
Piraeus
Arrive 05:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 20 Sep 2026
- 26 Oct 2026
- 16 Jun 2027
- 27 Jun 2027
- 26 Sep 2027
- 7 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, Kusadasi, At Sea, Istanbul, Thessaloníki, Vólos, Mykonos, Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete and Santorini.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Piraeus.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Silver Nova.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Sep 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 16 Jun 2027 and 27 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.