11 days, round-trip 11 Night Greek Isles Turkey and Istanbul Overnight Cruise

About this cruise

Block out 11 nights from July 21, 2027 and let this sailing from Piraeus (Athens) do its thing. The route covers Souda (Chania), Rhodes, Santorini, Kusadasi, Istanbul and Mykonos and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. A lot of Western civilisation started around here, and the views haven't changed much since. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Kusadasi, Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. The ship is Virgin Voyages's Scarlet Lady. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. If you can, add a night in Piraeus (Athens) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.