Ocean Discovery – Mykonos, Piraeus (Athens) & Izmir

About this cruise

Clear the calendar from September 16, 2028. This one's 11 nights from Civitavecchia (Rome), and the route visits Mykonos, Piraeus (Athens) and Izmir, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. By the time you're a week in, you'll have completely stopped checking your phone. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Greece, Türkiye, Malta and Italy, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Norwegian Epic keeps you well fed. 14 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You start in Civitavecchia (Rome) and come back with stories from Greece, Türkiye, Malta and Italy.