This 9-night Virgin Voyages itinerary links Piraeus (Athens) to Civitavecchia (Rome), threading 8 ports of call through 5 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 9 nights, starting in Piraeus (Athens) and finishing in Civitavecchia (Rome), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 8 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Route
- Piraeus (Athens) → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Pace
- 8 port days · 2 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 9 nights aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 9 Night Mediterranean: Athens to Rome is a 9-night one-way itinerary aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. You board in Piraeus (Athens) and disembark in Civitavecchia (Rome), calling at 8 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Greece (Piraeus), Turkey (Bodrum), Greece (Santorini, Mykonos), Malta (La Valletta), Sicily (Catania) and Italy (Salerno, Civitavecchia).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Piraeus (Athens) 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.