This 12-night Regent Seven Seas itinerary links Piraeus (Athens) to Istanbul, threading 8 ports of call through 5 countries with 5 days at sea to unwind aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 12 nights, starting in Piraeus (Athens) and finishing in Istanbul, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 8 port days and 5 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Piraeus (Athens) → Istanbul
- Pace
- 8 port days · 5 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 12 nights aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 12 Night Sacred Spaces, Ancient Cultures Athens (Piraeus) To Istanbul is a 12-night one-way itinerary aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager. You board in Piraeus (Athens) and disembark in Istanbul, calling at 8 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Greece (Piraeus), Egypt (Alexandria), Israel (Haifa), Cyprus (Limassol), Turkey (Antalya), Greece (Rhodes) and 1 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Piraeus (Athens) and home from Istanbul, 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.