This 8-night Costa itinerary links Marseille to Piraeus (Athens), threading 12 ports of call through 6 countries aboard Costa Serena.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 6 countries over 8 nights, starting in Marseille and finishing in Piraeus (Athens), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 12 port days — a port-packed schedule ashore.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Spring sailing
- Route
- Marseille → Piraeus (Athens)
- Pace
- 12 port days
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The Ship
Your home for all 8 nights aboard Costa Serena — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 8 Night Eastern Mediterranean from Marseilles is a 8-night one-way itinerary aboard Costa Serena. You board in Marseille and disembark in Piraeus (Athens), calling at 12 ports across 6 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in France (Marseille), Italy (Savona, Civitavecchia, Naples), Sardinia (Cagliari), Sicily (Palermo), Malta (La Valletta), Sicily (Catania) and 2 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Marseille and home from Piraeus (Athens), so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. 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.