9 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 9 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on August 29, 2027, visiting Bodrum, Santorini and Mykonos, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Civitavecchia (Rome), so you won't retrace your steps. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Türkiye, Greece, Malta and Italy, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Valletta: A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. The ship is Virgin Voyages's Scarlet Lady. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Piraeus (Athens) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. That's 9 nights well spent.