Enchanting Mediterranean – Santorini & Barcelona
About this cruise
If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on July 24, 2027, visiting Santorini, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Valletta and Barcelona. The trip wraps in Barcelona, so you won't retrace your steps. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The route threads through 4 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Greece, Türkiye, Malta and Spain. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Celebrity Xcel (2025) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. 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.
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What's included in this price
Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 7 of this ship's 18 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking.
Also available to buy on board: Excursions.
Price History
Getting there: out to Piraeus (Athens), home from Barcelona
This cruise does not return to Piraeus (Athens). It ends in Barcelona, so your flight home leaves from there.
