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

About this cruise

14 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Heraklion on July 23, 2027 and the route takes you through Limassol, Rhodes and Piraeus (Athens), with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean at a pace where there's never any need to rush. With 4 sea days woven in between port calls, there's time to actually use the ship and recharge. Crossing 3 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Cyprus, Greece and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Of the stops, Nafplio tends to be the one people talk about: Greece's first capital, drenched in romance. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Mein Schiff 5 takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.