Epicurean Escape – Rome, Santorini & Mykonos

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on July 5, 2027 visits Naples, Messina, Santorini, Kusadasi, Mykonos and Piraeus (Athens). You wind up in Piraeus (Athens), so it's worth planning a night or two there. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Italy to Türkiye. Kusadasi stands out. It's Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Explorer Of The Seas has 8 dining spots on board, most of them included. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.