This 10-night Holland America itinerary links Barcelona to Piraeus (Athens), threading 13 ports of call through 6 countries with 7 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Nieuw Statendam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 6 countries over 10 nights, starting in Barcelona and finishing in Piraeus (Athens), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 13 port days and 7 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Barcelona → Piraeus (Athens)
- Pace
- 13 port days · 7 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 10 nights aboard Holland America Nieuw Statendam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 10 Night Mediterranean Splendor: Spain, France, Italy & Greece is a 10-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Nieuw Statendam. You board in Barcelona and disembark in Piraeus (Athens), calling at 13 ports across 6 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Spain (Barcelona, Valencia), France (Marseille), Italy (Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples), Montenegro (Kotor), Greece (Piraeus, Mykonos), Turkey (Istanbul, Kusadasi) and 1 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Barcelona and home from Piraeus (Athens), so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 7 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.