Gilded Minaret – Kusadasi, Valletta & Naples

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 11 nights from Istanbul on June 1, 2027, visiting Kusadasi, Rhodes and Mykonos, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Civitavecchia (Rome), so you won't retrace your steps. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 9 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Türkiye, Greece, Malta and Italy, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Souda (Chania): Venetian harbour, Cretan soul. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Enchanted Princess keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Istanbul before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. That's 11 nights well spent.