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MS EUROPA 2

FROM PIRAEUS (ATHENS) TO PIRAEUS (ATHENS)

Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens)

Hotspots of the Aegean

  • 22.09.25 to 30.09.25|8 days

  • MS EUROPA 2

  • EUX2521

  • Bilingual cruise

Piraeus (Athens) - Piraeus (Athens)

22.09.2025 to 30.09.2025|8 days

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What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

On this cruise, the sun-drenched Aegean Sea presents itself to you full of contrasts. The EUROPA 2 takes you from island to island and offers you the perfect symbiosis of jet-set flair, culture, history and lifestyle.

When you wake up in your suite the morning after departing from Piraeus (Athens), the first dream destination – Santorini – lies in front of your veranda. Visit the quaint villages of Megalochori* and Pyrgos* with their blue-and-white houses nestled against the crater rim. A touch of history awaits you further south on Crete setting out from Agios Nikolaos: the excavation site of Knossos* offers you many an insight into Greek antiquity and a village idyll. After a stay on the largest Cycladic island Naxos, you will reach lively Mykonos, a hotspot with jet-set flair. Stroll through the narrow, winding streets and enjoy the Greek hospitality. In Bodrum, a boat trip on a traditional gulet* offers breathtaking views of the Turkish town and heavenly bays. Paros, which is known for its wonderful beaches and traditional villages, also offers time for a little relaxation. Pure maritime history can be experienced up-close on Hydra with its proud captains’ houses and mansions. The island is very popular with wealthy Athenians. Back in the port of Piraeus (Athens), the EUROPA 2 will then bid you farewell.

  • At anchor

  • Bodrum is a picturesque city with whitewashed mud houses spilling, densely packed, down the hillside. To the north of Bodrum are the important archaeological sites of Miletus and Didyma. Miletus was once the biggest city in the ancient world. The Milesian school of thought was founded there in the sixth century, with the result that Miletus is now heralded as the birthplace of philosophical and scientific tradition. The temple at Didyma is simultaneously a place of pilgrimage and the site of an oracle dedicated to the god Apollo.
  • Hydra is the main town on the island of the same name and a sleepy fishing village, whose white houses snuggle into the cliffs just like a huge amphitheatre.
Subject to change.

Arrival and departure | optionally bookable

    • Mon, 22.09.2025

      Scheduled flight from Germany to Athens and transfer to the embarkation point

    • Tue, 30.09.2025

      Transfer to Athens for scheduled flight to Germany

Extend your trip

  • Our popular before and after programs include a wide range of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for travelers who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people. Experience selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the amenities of a group trip - we take care of transfers, excursions and overnight stays.

  • Explore your cruise destinations on a more personal basis as a couple – ideal for all those who don’t want to be part of a group. The excursions in the programmes are accompanied by a local tour guide who will be happy to attend to your individual wishes. There will also be enough time and space for your own activities. Transfers are exclusively by private car with private drivers. Prices for solo travellers or groups of three or more are available on request.

  • Our travel concierge will be happy to put together tailor-made travel arrangements for you according to your wishes. From design hotels to luxurious beach resorts to ticket reservations for theater visits or restaurant recommendations for the most exciting cities. The Travel Concierge is available to you before your trip and of course on board.

Price special

Extended fun

Extend your stay with the previous cruise EUX2520 and save € 600 per person (applies to PLATINUM fare).

Entertainment on Board

Look forward to the following entertainment program on this cruise

fashion2sea

On this cruise, you will experience the successful designer Dawid Tomaszewski, who is known for his expressive prints, elaborate embroidery and elegant silk caftans. The collection "Allure Aphrodite: Exclusive Collection by DAWID CRUISE COUTURE", created exclusively for the EUROPA 2, will be presented by Dawid Tomaszewski in an artistic dance performance on the pool deck.

The collection is a fusion of luxury and noblesse, comprising 30 creations. This makes the limited number of pieces, which are made from the finest materials and with elaborate embroidery, a rarity. Each garment is made in Europe and finished in the designer's Berlin studio.

After the fashion show and during the rest of the trip, you will have the opportunity to purchase your favourite piece from the collection and talk to the designer in person. In addition to Dawid Tomaszewski's designs, the pop-up boutique, curated by the Fashion Council Germany, also offers selected accessories from other high-quality German brands. The exclusive programme on board is rounded off by personal consultations on the topics of fashion, styling and beauty. In direct dialogue with renowned star stylists, participants will receive individual tips and tricks.

fashion designer

Dawid tomaszewski

As former student of Vivienne Westwood, Dawid Tomaszewski founded his own label in 2009 and has been presenting successfully at Berlin Fashion Week ever since. With his high fashion standards and his incomparable creations, he is an integral part of the fashion scene.

Dawid Tomaszewski is a contemporary German luxury label that has achieved worldwide recognition with innovative design and the highest level of craftsmanship. The selection of high-quality materials and craftsmanship expertise, coupled with an irrepressible love of detail, make the brand a luxurious ready-to-wear label with couture appeal. Avant-garde design, exceptional cuts and uncompromising fits are just some of the attributes that the brand embodies.

makeup-artist

loni baur

Loni Baur, a name synonymous with creativity, precision, and elegance in the beauty industry. For over three decades, she has been creating distinctive makeup looks on the faces of models, stars, and it-girls with her brushes and palette. Her clients include Toni Garrn, Sofia Coppola, Princess Charlène of Monaco, and Lenny Kravitz, among others. From the glamorous runways of international fashion weeks to the red carpets around the world, Loni Baur is one of the most sought-after experts in the beauty business.

hairstylist

Dimitris dimitrakoudis

Dimitris Dimitrakoudis began his training in Paris with Jacques Dessange. His talent was recognized early on, and he had the opportunity to participate in Fashion Week shoots and international productions. His career has taken him to cities such as Paris, London, Hungary, Hamburg, and Milan. As a personal hair stylist, he has styled icons from the fashion industry, politicians, and actors. He works several days a month in the salon, as direct contact with clients is very important to him. His passion for his profession drives him forward. He has received several awards, including Colorist of the Year, Leading Hairdresser of the World, and the Color Trophy.

fashion council germany

making fashion design from germany visible

Founded in Berlin in 2015, the Fashion Council Germany champions the interests of German fashion and aims to cultivate and promote German fashion design as a cultural asset and economic factor. The association specifically supports young German designers and works on national initiatives to increase the international visibility of fashion and designers from Germany and to network the domestic industry more closely with fashion start-ups. On board the EUROPA 2, you will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the brands and the history of various members and designers of the Fashion Council Germany.

Scott Lipinski has been Managing Director of the Fashion Council Germany since 2017. He is committed to representing German fashion and supporting it in becoming a cultural asset. This was established through various professional positions at renowned fashion companies such as Wunderkind, MICHALSKY and lala Berlin as well as the international management consultancy Accenture.

Included Services

In your suite
  • Mini bar, refilled on a daily basis
  • Nespresso machine
  • 24-hour suite service
  • Butler service in the Penthouse, Grand Penthouse and Owner Suites
  • Personal EUROPA 2 email account
Entertainment
  • Different entertainment programme every day
  • Free use of the Internet on board - Free of charge for one hour per guest per day. For further information and conditions click
    here
Restaurants
  • Exclusive gourmet restaurants at no extra cost, with flexible mealtimes and no fixed seating plans
  • High-quality vegetarian cuisine
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Tea and coffee specialities
Families
  • Comprehensive programme of games and sports as well as arts and crafts for children from 4 years of age and for teens
  • Baby welcome package for parents with babies and small children up to 3 years of age
  • Children up to and including 11 years of age travel free in the suite of their parents or other fully paying guardians
Relaxation & Fitness
  • OCEAN SPA and fitness area covering an area of 1,000 m² (10,764 ft²)
  • Extensive range of sport classes indoors or outdoors
  • Four saunas and state-of-the-art training apparatus
See more, experience more
  • Available for free hire: bicycles (subject to official approval) and snorkelling equipment
For all cases
  • German ship and cruise management as well as a majority German-speaking service crew
  • Harbour and airport fees
  • Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares