Sun-Kissed Sojourn – Mykonos, Santorini & Rome

About this cruise

This one leaves Piraeus (Athens) on August 31, 2026 and spends 7 nights visiting Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini, Souda (Chania), Katakolon and Civitavecchia (Rome) at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The trip wraps in Civitavecchia (Rome), so you won't retrace your steps. 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. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Greece, Türkiye and Italy, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Brilliance Of The Seas keeps you well fed. 8 places to eat, with 2 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.