Sun-drenched Odyssey – Istanbul & Rome

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 9-night sailing from Istanbul on August 18, 2027 visits Kusadasi, Santorini and Mykonos, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. You finish in Civitavecchia (Rome). No sea days at all on this one. 9 ports, one after another. Pack accordingly. The route threads through 4 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Türkiye, Greece, Malta and Italy. Salerno alone is worth the trip, The gateway to the Amalfi Coast's vertical beauty. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Norwegian Viva joined the Norwegian Cruise Line's lineup in 2023. Still has that new-ship feel. Istanbul itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Worth booking. That's the short version.