14 nights - Eastern Mediterranean Intensive - from/to Heraklion

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 14 nights from Heraklion on May 28, 2027, visiting Alexandria, Limassol and Rhodes, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Crossing 5 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 12 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Mein Schiff 5 takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Heraklion has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A May departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.