This 7-night Explora itinerary links Piraeus (Athens) to Venice, threading 13 ports of call through 5 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Explora I.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 7 nights, starting in Piraeus (Athens) and finishing in Venice, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 13 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Spring sailing
- Route
- Piraeus (Athens) → Venice
- Pace
- 13 port days · 2 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 7 nights aboard Explora I — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 7 Night A Journey of Classical Greek Spectacles & the Vibrant Charms of Istanbul is a 7-night one-way itinerary aboard Explora I. You board in Piraeus (Athens) and disembark in Venice, calling at 13 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Greece (Piraeus, Volos, Thessaloniki), Turkey (Istanbul), Greece (Mytilene, Milos, Piraeus and 2 more), Montenegro (Kotor), Italy (Bari), Croatia (Split, Rovinj) and 1 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Piraeus (Athens) and home from Venice, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 2 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.