This 8-night Royal Caribbean itinerary links Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona, threading 7 ports of call through 5 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 8 nights, starting in Piraeus (Athens) and finishing in Barcelona, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 7 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- Piraeus (Athens) → Barcelona
- Pace
- 7 port days · 2 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 8 nights aboard Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 8 Night Best Of Greece & Italy Cruise is a 8-night one-way itinerary aboard Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas. You board in Piraeus (Athens) and disembark in Barcelona, calling at 7 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Greece (Piraeus, Santorini), Turkey (Kusadasi), Crete (Chania), Italy (Salerno, Civitavecchia) and Spain (Barcelona).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Piraeus (Athens) and home from Barcelona, 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.