Cobblestone & Colossus – Athens, Ephesus & Barcelona

About this cruise

A 14-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Civitavecchia (Rome) on September 17, 2028 and visits Naples, Palermo and Souda (Chania), with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. Last stop: Barcelona. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 5 countries, from Italy to Spain. Of the stops, Souda (Chania) tends to be the one people talk about: Venetian harbour, Cretan soul. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Sun Princess (2024) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. 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. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.