Epic Roman & Hellenic Ring – Barcelona, Rome & Ephesus

About this cruise

If you've got 21 nights to work with, this sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on September 24, 2028 through Heraklion, Bar and Corfu, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 6 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Greece, Montenegro, Italy, Spain, France and Türkiye. Of the stops, Messina tends to be the one people talk about: Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Sun Princess joined the Princess Cruises's lineup in 2024. Still has that new-ship feel. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Piraeus (Athens) itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. 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.