14 nights - Diversity of the Eastern Mediterranean - from/to Heraklion

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 14 nights from Heraklion on July 30, 2027, visiting Taranto, Corfu and Piraeus (Athens), with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 8 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Italy to Türkiye. Thessaloniki stands out. It's Byzantine mosaics and waterfront mezze. Roughly 12 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Mein Schiff 5 has 11 dining spots on board, most of them included. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.