Eastern Mediterranean cruises

Eastern Mediterranean One-Way via Skíathos, Thessaloníki & Istanbul (Best Balance)

⚓ Skíathos · Thessaloníki · Istanbul · Mytilene · Milos

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Greece and Türkiye.

Piraeus (Athens) Eastern Mediterranean 6 ports

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $720/night. with most departures landing in the $696-$804/night band. across 3 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$720/night

$5,040 total

Normal range

$696-$804/night

$4,875-$5,625 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$4,920 total

Comparison set

3 sailings

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June 2028
Priciest
Median price/night
$799
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
7% below itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
July 2028
Cheapest
Median price/night
$753
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
Usually expensive
1 priced departures tracked
August 2028
Median price/night
$753
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
9% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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6 port calls · 2 countries

6 port calls across Greece, Türkiye

  1. 1

    Embark in Piraeus (Athens)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Skíathos

    Greece · Greek Isles

  3. 3

    Thessaloníki

    Greece · Greek Isles

  4. 4

    Istanbul

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Istanbul

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  6. 6

    Mytilene

    Greece · Eastern Mediterranean

  7. 7

    Milos

    Greece · Greek Isles

  8. 8

    Disembark in Piraeus (Athens)

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.

Are these sailings all the same route?

They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.

How should I choose between two similar sailings?

Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.