This is the trip that ties the Mediterranean together — twelve days, four countries, and ten ports, sailing east from Rome to Athens aboard the Enchanted Princess. You’ll touch the cobblestones of imperial Rome, sip wine on the cliffs of a 13th-century Sardinian fortress, climb to the top of Pisa’s leaning tower, walk the bastions of medieval Malta, ride a horse-drawn carriage through Sicilian Messina, dance the night away in Mykonos, see the Colossus’s harbor in Rhodes, walk among the ruins of Ephesus, and finish under the Acropolis at sunset.
It’s the kind of itinerary you’d struggle to assemble yourself — and it’s the reason we capped this group at 16 travelers. With an EWT Tours host onboard from embarkation through farewell, you get the comfort of a fully-escorted small group with the freedom of a Princess cruise’s onboard amenities. Every port comes with a recommended EWT Tours excursion, and shore time is structured so you actually see what you came for.
Sail east. The Mediterranean is waiting.
Arrive in Rome and transfer to the port of Civitavecchia. Embark the Enchanted Princess in the early afternoon. Sail at 6:00pm with a welcome dinner onboard hosted by your EWT host. Optional: arrive 1-2 days early for a Rome pre-tour (ask EWT about extensions).
Dock 8:00am. Alghero feels more Catalan than Italian — its medieval Old Town has been continuously inhabited since the 1300s and the regional language is still a Catalan dialect. Walk the sea-facing bastions, lunch on octopus carpaccio, and visit the nearby Neptune’s Grotto. Depart 5:00pm.
Dock 8:00am. Italy’s largest seaport and the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Wander the medieval Caruggi alleyways, visit the striped marble Cathedral of San Lorenzo, and try the city’s namesake dish — pesto alla Genovese — at lunch. Depart 8:00pm.
Dock 7:00am. From the port of Livorno, you have a full day to choose between Florence (Uffizi, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio) or Pisa (the Leaning Tower and Square of Miracles). EWT recommends a half-day in each via private group transfer. Depart 7:00pm.
A relaxed day cruising the western Mediterranean. Onboard activities, spa, pools, or just unwind on deck.
Dock 8:00am. Malta’s capital is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a 16th-century walled city built by the Knights of St. John. Explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral (with two Caravaggio paintings), the Grand Master’s Palace, and the Upper Barrakka Gardens overlooking the Grand Harbour. Depart 9:00pm.
Dock 8:00am. From Messina you can choose Mt. Etna (Europe’s largest active volcano), Taormina (Sicily’s elegant cliffside town), or stay in Messina to explore the cathedral and astronomical clock. Depart 6:00pm.
A second sea day as we cross the Ionian Sea toward the Greek isles. Onboard cooking demonstrations and a Greek-themed evening to set the mood.
Dock 7:00am. The most photogenic of the Cyclades — whitewashed lanes of Mykonos Town, windmills along the waterfront, and a sunset at Little Venice that lives up to every Instagram image. Optional EWT shore excursion: a private boat to Delos, the sacred birthplace of Apollo. Depart 9:00pm.
Dock 9:00am. The Old Town of Rhodes is the largest still-inhabited medieval city in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the Street of the Knights, visit the Palace of the Grand Master, and see the harbor where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood. Depart 6:00pm.
Dock 8:00am. Gateway to ancient Ephesus — one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Mediterranean. Walk the marble streets where Mark Antony and Cleopatra walked, see the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater. Optional add-on: the House of the Virgin Mary. Depart 5:00pm.
Arrive Piraeus 6:00am. Disembark and transfer into Athens. Optional EWT post-tour: a 2-3 day Athens extension covering the Acropolis, Plaka, and a day trip to Delphi or Cape Sounion (ask about extensions).
| Departure | Return | Price Per Person | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Pricing TBA | Available | |
| Fall 2027 | Fall 2027 | Pricing TBA | Early Inquiry |
* Pricing finalized in late spring 2026. Single supplement and stateroom category pricing details on consultation call.
Daniel is the founder of EWT Tours and personally leads every group. He's spent the last decade building EWT Tours' itineraries from the ground up — handpicking the hotels, the local partners, the dinners, and the small details that turn a packaged trip into a real experience. His goal on every tour is simple: keep the group small, keep the schedule sane, and put you in the right place at the right moment to actually feel the destination.
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