Greek Isles cruises

Greek Isles Loop via Strait of Messina, Rhodes & Dardanelles

Strait of Messina · Rhodes · Kusadasi · Dardanelles · Istanbul · Dardanelles · Piraeus (Athens) · Soúda · Katakolon · Strait of Messina

Port-heavy Greek Isles itinerary. Covers Italy, Greece, and Türkiye. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

14 nights Civitavecchia (Rome) Greek Isles 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

Rhodes · Kusadasi · Istanbul + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Civitavecchia (Rome)

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

Port experience

Rhodes · 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 $192/night, with most departures landing in the $177-$212/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$192/night

$2,685 total

Normal range

$177-$212/night

$2,476-$2,962 total

Lowest recent fare

$183/night

$2,567 total

Comparison set

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Route overview

How this route is built

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

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

  1. 1

    Embark in Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Strait of Messina

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

    Scenic cruising
  3. 3

    Rhodes

    Greece · Greek Isles

  4. 4

    Kusadasi

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Dardanelles

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

    Scenic cruising
  6. 6

    Istanbul

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  7. 7

    Istanbul

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  8. 8

    Dardanelles

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

    Scenic cruising
  9. 9

    Piraeus (Athens)

    Greece · Greek Isles

  10. 10

    Soúda

    Greece · Greek Isles

  11. 11

    Katakolon

    Greece · Greek Isles

  12. 12

    Strait of Messina

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

    Scenic cruising
  13. 13

    Disembark in Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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