This 12-night Virgin Voyages itinerary links Civitavecchia (Rome) to Piraeus (Athens), threading 10 ports of call through 6 countries with 3 days at sea to unwind aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 6 countries over 12 nights, starting in Civitavecchia (Rome) and finishing in Piraeus (Athens), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 10 port days and 3 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- Civitavecchia (Rome) → Piraeus (Athens)
- Pace
- 10 port days · 3 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 12 nights aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 12 Night Mediterranean: Rome to Athens is a 12-night one-way itinerary aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. You board in Civitavecchia (Rome) and disembark in Piraeus (Athens), calling at 10 ports across 6 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Italy (Civitavecchia, Livorno, Naples), Sicily (Palermo), Malta (La Valletta), Crete (Chania), Greece (Mykonos, Santorini), Turkey (Kusadasi) and 1 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Civitavecchia (Rome) and home from Piraeus (Athens), so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 3 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.