Pharos & Citadel – Alexandria, Dubrovnik & Naples

About this cruise

This is the kind of cruise where you actually have time to go back to a port highlight you missed the first time. 14 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on February 5, 2028, visiting Alexandria, Souda (Chania) and Santorini, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Civitavecchia (Rome), 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. Crossing 5 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Egypt, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. 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, Nieuw Statendam takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 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. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Piraeus (Athens) has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. While everyone else deals with the February cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 14-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.