Ocean Discovery – Piraeus (Athens), Mykonos & Kusadasi (Ephesus)

About this cruise

If you've got 11 nights to work with, this sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on November 7, 2028 through Mykonos, Kusadasi and Istanbul, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. Last stop: Civitavecchia (Rome). A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Greece, Türkiye and Italy. Of the stops, Messina tends to be the one people talk about: Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 13 restaurants on Enchanted Princess, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 11 nights. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Piraeus (Athens) itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.