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

About this cruise

You sail from Heraklion on August 14, 2026 and spend 7 nights visiting Taranto, Corfu, Piraeus (Athens) and Nafplio. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. That gives you 4 days in port and 2 at sea, enough of each to find a rhythm. Archaeological sites, ouzo by the water, and island-hopping through the Aegean. Most ports give you about 12 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Mein Schiff 5 has 11 dining spots on board, most of them included. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.