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Greek Isles Loop via Málaga, Palermo & Piraeus

Málaga · Palermo · Piraeus (Athens) · Kusadasi · Rhodes · Iraklion (Heraklion) · Gibraltar

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

19 nights Southampton Greek Isles 7 ports 12 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

12 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Málaga, Palermo, and Piraeus (Athens) provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

7 ports in 19 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Málaga · Palermo · Piraeus (Athens) + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Southampton

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

Port experience

Málaga · 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 · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Greek Isles itinerary

Best departures

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P&O Cruises

Arcadia

Southampton → Málaga → Gibraltar → Southampton

Nov 20 · 19 nights

About average

$2,093 oceanview · $110/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $142/night, with most departures landing in the $114-$160/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$142/night

$2,701 total

Normal range

$114-$160/night

$2,162-$3,047 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$1,795 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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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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19 nights · 7 port calls · 12 sea days · 5 countries

7 port calls across Spain, Italy, Greece, Türkiye · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 19-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Southampton

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Málaga

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  3. 3

    Palermo

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Piraeus (Athens)

    Greece · Greek Isles

  5. 5

    Kusadasi

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  6. 6

    Rhodes

    Greece · Greek Isles

  7. 7

    Iraklion (Heraklion)

    Greece · Greek Isles

  8. 8

    Gibraltar

    Gibraltar · Western Mediterranean

  9. 9

    Disembark in Southampton

    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.