Timeless Mediterranean – Rome, Istanbul & Mykonos

About this cruise

You won't run out of things to do on a trip this long, but you also won't feel like you have to do any of them. 12 nights from Civitavecchia (Rome) on October 11, 2026, visiting Kusadasi, Kavala and Istanbul, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Türkiye, Greece and Italy, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Legend keeps you well fed. 8 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. 12 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.