Mediterranean Grandeur – Athens & Barcelona

About this cruise

By September 18, 2027 you'll be ready for this. 9 nights out of Piraeus (Athens), visiting Mykonos, Kusadasi and Rhodes, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. The trip wraps in Barcelona, so you won't retrace your steps. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. 4 countries (Greece, Türkiye, Malta and Spain) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Celebrity Xcel joined the Celebrity Cruises's lineup in 2025. Still has that new-ship feel. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 9-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.