14 nights - Island Pearls of the Mediterranean with Athens and Istanbul - from/to Heraklion

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 14-night sailing leaves Heraklion on August 7, 2026 and visits Istanbul, Mykonos and Piraeus (Athens), with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 3 countries (Türkiye, Greece and Italy) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Piraeus (Athens) stands out. It's The Acropolis beckons from the harbour. Roughly 13 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on Mein Schiff 5. 8 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. 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 August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.