This 11-night Holland America itinerary links Barcelona to Piraeus (Athens), threading 17 ports of call through 7 countries with 5 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Oosterdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 7 countries over 11 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 17 port days and 5 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- Barcelona → Piraeus (Athens)
- Pace
- 17 port days · 5 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 11 nights aboard Holland America Oosterdam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 11 Night Around Italy's Boot: Italy, Dalmatia & Venice is a 11-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Oosterdam. You board in Barcelona and disembark in Piraeus (Athens), calling at 17 ports across 7 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Spain (Barcelona), France (Marseille), Italy (Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples), Greece (Corfu), Croatia (Dubrovnik), Montenegro (Kotor) and 2 more, among others.
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 5 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.