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

About this cruise

If you've got 14 nights to work with, this sailing from Heraklion on September 10, 2027 through Taranto, Corfu and Piraeus (Athens), with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 4 countries (Italy, Greece, Egypt and Cyprus) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Keep an eye out for Taranto: City of two seas and Spartan roots. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. 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 longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 14 nights well spent.