14 nights - Greece Intensive with Istanbul - from/to Heraklion

About this cruise

Clear the calendar from June 4, 2027. This one's 14 nights from Heraklion, and the route visits Valletta, Catania and Piraeus (Athens), with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. By the time you're a week in, you'll have completely stopped checking your phone. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Malta to Türkiye. You get around 13 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Mein Schiff 5 has 11 dining spots on board, most of them included. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. A June departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 14-night sailing is a strong place to start.