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Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands Cruises

Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands — cruise destination
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The Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands region encompasses 12 ports spread across five countries, offering cruisers access to ancient ruins, coastal towns and historic landmarks. Ports include Athens, Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos and Corfu in Greece, alongside Istanbul and Kuşadası in Turkey, Limassol in Cyprus, Haifa in Israel, and Alexandria in Egypt, plus Heraklion and Katakolon.

What to see and do

Each port features distinct attractions. Athens offers the Acropolis and Parthenon; Santorini includes the Museum of Prehistoric Thera and Akrotiri; Istanbul features the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and Blue Mosque; Rhodes showcases the Medieval City and Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes. Visitors to Mykonos can explore its windmills, whilst Limassol provides access to Lemesos Castle and Kolossi Castle.

Best time to visit

The region is most suitable for cruising between April and October. If you're also interested in nearby destinations, consider exploring Adriatic & Croatia cruises.

Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands cruise ports of call

12 ports — each with things to do on a port day, a map and the cruises calling there.

Best time for a Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands cruise

Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands cruises mostly sail april to October.

Areas within Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands

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