Port-forward pace
11 ports in 14 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Western Mediterranean cruises
Western Mediterranean Circuit via Dardanelles, Mykonos & Strait of Messina
Dardanelles · Kusadasi · Mykonos · Katakolon · Strait of Messina · Sorrento · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta · Kotor · Split · Zadar
Port-heavy Western Mediterranean itinerary. Covers Türkiye, Greece, Italy, Malta, and more. Includes scenic-cruising segments.
14 nights
Istanbul
Western Mediterranean
11 ports
2 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.
Broad destination variety
Kusadasi · Mykonos · Katakolon + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from Istanbul
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Port experience
Kusadasi · 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 $191/night, with most departures landing in the $153-$235/night band across 1 tracked sailing.
Typical price
$191/night
$2,668 total
Normal range
$153-$235/night
$2,140-$3,292 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$2,381 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
14 nights · 11 port calls · 2 sea days · 6 countries
11 port calls across Türkiye, Greece, Italy, Malta · More port-intensive than many 14-night alternatives.
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