Enchanted Princess: 23-Night Cruise from Piraeus (Athens) - October 14, 2027

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. The bazaar area is lively and colorful, filled with spices, textiles, ceramics, and local souvenirs.

The Enchanted Princess carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Rhodes, Greece. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Rhodes Old Town is a living museum of medieval streets, stone walls, and historic landmarks.

Your ship arrives in Chania, Greece at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Start with an unhurried walk through Chania old town, where stone lanes open onto small squares and hidden courtyards.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. One moment you are enjoying a coffee by the water and the next you are walking through the ruins where the Olympic Games began.

The Enchanted Princess carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Valletta, Malta. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

Your ship arrives in Messina, Sicily, Italy at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. The Cathedral of Messina, rebuilt after earthquakes, features a stunning interior, historic mosaics, and the famous astronomical clock.

You'll have 12 hours hours to explore Salerno, Italy, from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Wear light, breathable clothing in summer and layered clothing in cooler months.

The Enchanted Princess carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Kotor, Montenegro. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. The old town is a maze of narrow lanes, small squares, and historic buildings that reward slow exploration.

Your ship arrives in Kornati National Park, Croatia at 10:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass.

With 14 hours hours in Ravenna, Italy - from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. Ravenna's mosaics are its crown jewel.

The Enchanted Princess carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Kornati National Park, Croatia. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation.

Your ship arrives in Bar, Montenegro at 9:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Set on a hillside above modern Bar, Stari Bar is a fascinating ruin city with stone walls, arches, and panoramic views.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Heraklion, Crete, Greece, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Heraklion cruise port sits very close to the city center making it one of the more convenient Greek ports.

The Enchanted Princess carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Katakolon (Olympia), Greece. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Visiting ancient Olympia is the highlight for most travelers.

Your ship arrives in Valletta, Malta at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Messina, Sicily, Italy, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. The city's cathedral, clock tower, and piazzas showcase centuries of architectural heritage, while the waterfront promenade offers relaxing views of the sea.

The Enchanted Princess carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Sicily, Italy. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Discover the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, explore the Greek theater in Taormina, and wander through archaeological sites that showcase Sicily's storied past.

Your ship arrives in Naples, Italy at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestone streets and uneven paths.

Your cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, where the Enchanted Princess is scheduled to dock at 6:00 AM. With 3,500+ passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a two to three hour window - but once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist - carrying your own bags off - lets you skip the wait and walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.