Epic Mediterranean – Santorini & Istanbul

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 11 nights from Civitavecchia (Rome) on October 19, 2026, visiting Souda (Chania), Kusadasi, Istanbul, Santorini, Mykonos and Naples. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 3 countries (Greece, Türkiye and Italy) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Kusadasi stands out. It's Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Celebrity Ascent 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. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All in all, it's a solid trip.