Mediterranean Odyssey – Athens, Santorini & Barcelona

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on October 25, 2027, visiting Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini, Valletta and Barcelona. You get off in Barcelona, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. 4 countries (Greece, Türkiye, Malta and Spain) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, You won't go hungry on Explorer Of The Seas. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 6 more when you feel like treating yourself. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.