14 nights - Island Pearls of the Mediterranean with Athens and Istanbul - 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 October 2, 2026, visiting Valletta, Catania, Piraeus (Athens), Souda (Chania), Istanbul and Mykonos. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 4 countries (Malta, Italy, Greece and Türkiye) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Mykonos stands out. It's Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun. 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 October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All in all, it's a solid trip.