This 9-night Regent Seven Seas itinerary links Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome), threading 17 ports of call through 7 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Regent Seven Seas Explorer.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 7 countries over 9 nights, starting in Istanbul and finishing in Civitavecchia (Rome), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 17 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
- Istanbul → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Pace
- 17 port days · 2 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 9 nights aboard Regent Seven Seas Explorer — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 9 Night Classical World Unfolded Istanbul To Athens (Piraeus) is a 9-night one-way itinerary aboard Regent Seven Seas Explorer. You board in Istanbul and disembark in Civitavecchia (Rome), calling at 17 ports across 7 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Turkey (Istanbul, Canakkale, Izmir and 2 more), Greece (Rhodes, Iraklion, Milos and 3 more), Montenegro (Kotor), Croatia (Dubrovnik), Malta (La Valletta), Sicily (Messina) and 1 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Istanbul and home from Civitavecchia (Rome), 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.