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12-night Mediterranean cruise on MS EUROPA 2

The Turkey´s cultural treasures and Greek hospitality - Istanbul to Piraeus (Athens) is a 12-night Mediterranean cruise aboard MS EUROPA 2, operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Departing Istanbul on September 16, 2026, the voyage visits 9 ports.

Length
12 nights
Departs
Sep 16, 2026
Returns
Sep 28, 2026
Ports of call
9
Days at sea
2

Voyage code EUX2622

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Itinerary

Istanbul
Istanbul photo
Istanbul photo
Istanbul photo
Day 1 Sep 16, 2026 Istanbul A shore excursion on your MSC Mediterranean cruise can be the opportunity to discover İstanbul which stands astride two continents, Europe and Asia. As if its spectacular geographical location were not enough, it can also boast of being the only city to have played capital to consecutive Christian and Islamic empires, a role that has shaped the region’s history for more than 2500 years and bequeathed to İstanbul a staggering wealth of attractions. Most cruise visitors spend all their holiday time in Sultanahmet, home to İstanbul’s main sightseeing attractions: the church of Aya Sofya, the greatest legacy of the Byzantine Empire; the Topkapı Palace, heart of the Ottoman Empire; and the massive Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque). Here also are the ancient Hippodrome, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art (housed in the former Palace of İbrahim Paşa), the eerily lit Yerebatan Sarnıcı, a fascinating Byzantine underground cistern, and the Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı), the largest covered bazaar in the world. The monumental architecture, attractive parks and gardens, street-side cafés, and the benefits of a relatively traffic-free main road combine to make this area pleasant for both sightseeing and staying on an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion. İstanbul’s Ottoman-era Grand Bazaar gets more than its fair share of souvenir-hungry visitors. The area around it, however, is relatively little explored, which is a shame as it holds some very worthwhile attractions, from the historic Cembirlitaş Hamamı, one of the best Turkish baths in the country, to the city’s very best mosque, the hilltop Süleymaniye Camii. The best single reason to head across to the Asian shore of the city is to experience a Bosphorus cruise. The views from the Bosphorus are superb, with domes and minarets dominating the skyline of the Old City, and skyscrapers the business districts beyond Beyoğlu. Istanbul port guide Search cruises visiting Istanbul

Istanbul → Athens (Piraeus), Greece · approximate route · 1 stop without map data

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 128-day span: $8,679 · range $8,679–$15,697

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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Price history

Cheaper than 98%
30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 133 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost — today's fare is cheaper than 98% of days we've recorded.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin Current Lowest Highest
Suite $15,697 $8,679 · Apr 14 $15,697 · Aug 14

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Show all 36 cabin grades
Cabin grades and pricing
Name Supplier code Type
Ocean Suite 01O Suite
Veranda Suite 01V Suite
Ocean Suite 02O Suite
Veranda Suite 02V Suite
Ocean Suite 03O Suite
Veranda Suite 03V Suite
Ocean Suite 04O Suite
Veranda Suite 04V Suite
Veranda Suite 05 Suite
Grand Ocean Suite 06 Suite
Grand Ocean Suite 07 Suite
Penthouse Suite 08 Suite
Penthouse Suite 09 Suite
Grand Penthouse Suite 10 Suite
Owner's Suite 11 Suite
Family Suite 12 Suite
Penthouse Suite 13 Suite
Guaranteed Suite S01O Suite
Guaranteed Suite S01V Suite
Guaranteed Suite S02O Suite
Guaranteed Suite S02V Suite
Guaranteed Suite S03O Suite
Guaranteed Suite S03V Suite
Guaranteed Suite S04O Suite
Guaranteed Suite S04V Suite
Guaranteed Suite S05 Suite
Guaranteed Suite S06 Suite
Guaranteed Suite S07 Suite
Guaranteed Suite S08 Suite
Guaranteed Suite S09 Suite
Guaranteed Suite S12 Suite
Guaranteed Suite SGO Suite
Guaranteed Suite SGP Suite
Guaranteed Suite SVO1 Suite
Guaranteed Suite SVO3 Suite
Guaranteed Suite SVOS Suite

Ship

MS EUROPA 2
Your ship MS EUROPA 2 5★ 42,830 GT 516 guests Built 2013 With a maximum of 500 guests, you can expect maximum personal space and individualised service. And all this with an extremely luxurious number ratio of almost one to one. The EUROPA 2 combines comfort with a high degree of flexibility by also calling at small harbours and remote corners off the beaten track. Welcome aboard the best cruise ship in the world! MS EUROPA 2 ship guide Search cruises on MS EUROPA 2
Deck plan for Deck 4

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