Eastern Mediterranean cruises

Eastern Mediterranean Circuit: Alexandria, Limassol & Rhodes

Alexandria (El Iskandariya) · Limassol · Rhodes · Istanbul · Thessaloníki · Vólos · Kusadasi · Iraklion (Heraklion) · Piraeus (Athens)

Port-heavy Eastern Mediterranean itinerary. Covers Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, and Türkiye.

14 nights Piraeus (Athens) Eastern Mediterranean 11 ports 3 sea days

What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 11 ports across 14 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.

Port-forward pace

11 ports in 14 nights

Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.

Broad destination variety

Alexandria (El Iskandariya) · Limassol · Rhodes + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Piraeus (Athens)

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Port experience

Alexandria (El Iskandariya) · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety

Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $130/night, with most departures landing in the $108-$154/night band across 2 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$130/night

$1,816 total

Normal range

$108-$154/night

$1,508-$2,152 total

Lowest recent fare

$98/night

$1,378 total

Comparison set

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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14 nights · 11 port calls · 3 sea days · 4 countries

11 port calls across Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, Türkiye · More port-intensive than many 14-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Piraeus (Athens)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Alexandria (El Iskandariya)

    Egypt · Eastern Mediterranean

  3. 3

    Alexandria (El Iskandariya)

    Egypt · Eastern Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Limassol

    Cyprus · Eastern Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Rhodes

    Greece · Greek Isles

  6. 6

    Istanbul

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  7. 7

    Istanbul

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  8. 8

    Thessaloníki

    Greece · Greek Isles

  9. 9

    Vólos

    Greece · Greek Isles

  10. 10

    Kusadasi

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  11. 11

    Iraklion (Heraklion)

    Greece · Greek Isles

  12. 12

    Piraeus (Athens)

    Greece · Greek Isles

  13. 13

    Disembark in Piraeus (Athens)

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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