This 28-night Seabourn itinerary links Barcelona to Istanbul, threading 24 ports of call through 13 countries with 4 days at sea to unwind aboard Seabourn Ovation.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 13 countries over 28 nights, starting in Barcelona and finishing in Istanbul, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 24 port days and 4 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Grand-voyage & long-cruise travellers
- Season
- Spring sailing
- Route
- Barcelona → Istanbul
- Pace
- 24 port days · 4 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 28 nights aboard Seabourn Ovation — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 28 Night Exploring Spain, Greek Isles & Evening At Ephesus is a 28-night one-way itinerary aboard Seabourn Ovation. You board in Barcelona and disembark in Istanbul, calling at 24 ports across 13 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Spain (Barcelona, Roses), France (Sanary sur Mer), Corsica (Calvi), Sardinia (Olbia), Italy (Porto Santo Stefano, Civitavecchia, Salerno), Sicily (Giardini-Naxos) and 2 more, among others.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Barcelona and home from Istanbul, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 4 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.