Byzantine Wake – Athens, Dubrovnik & Split

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 10-night sailing from Istanbul on July 31, 2026 visits Kusadasi, Santorini and Mykonos, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. You wind up in Ravenna, so it's worth planning a night or two there. 10 consecutive port days with no time at sea. It's an explore-everything kind of trip. The route threads through 5 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Türkiye, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro and Italy. Split stands out. It's Diocletian's palace, still alive after 1,700 years. Roughly 12 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Norwegian Viva launched in 2023, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. Istanbul itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.