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MS EUROPA 2

FROM ISTANBUL TO PIRäUS (ATHEN)

Istanbul - Piraeus (Athens)

Turkey’s cultural treasures and Greek hospitality

  • 16.09.26 to 28.09.26|12 days

  • MS EUROPA 2

  • EUX2622

  • International Trip

Istanbul - Piraeus (Athens)

16.09.2026 to 28.09.2026|12 days

from € 7.490

12 days Cruise p.p.

What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

Turkey and Greece offer the perfect blend of culture, history and lifestyle. The impressive sultans’ palaces in Istanbul are the prelude to a splendid cruise through the Aegean Sea.

Start your cruise with an overnight stay on board in the port of the vibrant metropolis of Istanbul. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and a boat trip* on the Bosporus are just some of the many options available to you here. During the passage through the Dardanelles, the strait that connects the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara, you will experience magnificent views before Kusadasi welcomes you with its multifaceted old town. In Bodrum, a fascinating panorama of small bays and secluded beaches opens up to you on an excursion with a traditional wooden boat* while Marmaris beckons with the famous Dalyan delta* and the ruins of Kaunos*. With its old mansions, the harbour of Simi is one of the most picturesque in the Aegean. Agios Nikolaos on Crete is perfect for a hike* along Mirabello Bay. Stroll through the winding alleys of Santorini along the blue-and-white houses nestling against the edge of the crater before the picture-book beaches of the island of Naxos promise idyllic relaxation. Three of Greece’s most important excavation sites – Tiryns*, Mycenae* and Epidaurus* – await you in Nauplia at the end of your cruise through the stunning Aegean before your adventure comes to an end in the port city of Piraeus (Athens).

  • At anchor

  • Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - whether Greeks, Ottomans or Turks, they have all left their marks, with the result that the city can offer sights from all cultures and eras. Visit the fascinating old town of Istanbul, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, to name just a few of the highlights.
  • 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.

1The ship’s berth will not be assigned until a later date. Subject to change.

Arrival and departure options

    • Wed, 16.09.2026

      Scheduled flight from Germany to Istanbul
      Transfer to the embarkation point

      Optionally bookable

    • Mon, 28.09.2026

      Transfer to scheduled flight to Germany

      Optionally bookable

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 EUX2621 and save € 900 per person (applies to PLATINUM fare).

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
All around carefree
  • 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 fares PLATINUM and GOLD