Most lines allow you to pre-book shore excursions on their websites months before your cruise; doing this saves time waiting in line once on board and it also gives you first dibs on tours that may get sold out later.
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Greece, Turkey & Italy
Celebrity Cruises
Join Celebrity Cruises for a 11-night cruise departing from Rome (Civitavecchia), visiting Souda Bay, Istanbul, Ephesus, Santorini, Mykonos and Naples, Italy. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.
Departure date
25 May 2026
Cabins
Inside from
€2,486pp
Outside from
€2,734pp
Balcony from
€3,019pp
Suite from
€5,804pp
Prices do not include flights.
Call us to add flights, hotels and transfers.
Quote Reference number: 367197-2192276
All prices are subject to availability
Your Holiday Summary
Departure - Arrival
25 May 2026 - 05 Jun 2026
Duration
12 days, 11 nights
Sailing
3 sea days
Departure Port
Rome (Civitavecchia)
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Travelling Itinerary
Day 1
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Departure: at 17:00
Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.
Day 2
At Sea
Arrival:
Departure:
Day 3
Chania (Souda),Crete, Greece
Arrival:
at 11:00
Departure:
at 20:00
Like many ports in this part of the world, archeological ruins dating back to antiquity are found everywhere. There are also hundreds of gorges around the island and over 1,500 land and sea caves, including Elefantos, noted for its remarkable white and red stalactites.
Day 4
At Sea
Arrival:
Departure:
Day 5
Istanbul, Turkey
Arrival:
at 07:00
Departure:
In exotic Istanbul, you could spend an entire day strolling through the Grand Bazaar, exploring the famous Blue Mosque, or wandering through the majestic Topkapi Palace, with its gardens, libraries and 400-roomharem.
Day 6
Istanbul, Turkey
Arrival:
Departure:
at 13:00
In exotic Istanbul, you could spend an entire day strolling through the Grand Bazaar, exploring the famous Blue Mosque, or wandering through the majestic Topkapi Palace, with its gardens, libraries and 400-roomharem.
Day 7
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Arrival:
at 10:00
Departure:
at 20:00
Nestled along the craggy shores of the Aegean Sea is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Renowned as one of the most beautiful cities along the Aegean, Kusadasi is blessed with sunshine an average of 300 days a year. This beautiful city is the perfect setting to begin your journey to Ephesus.
Day 8
Santorini, Greece
Arrival:
at 07:00
Departure:
at 22:00
Here on the island of Santorini, you’ll find a classic Greek seascape—whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs. This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo.
Day 9
Mykonos, Greece
Arrival:
at 07:00
Departure:
at 18:00
Day 10
At Sea
Arrival:
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Day 11
Naples, Italy
Arrival:
at 07:00
Departure:
at 18:00
Day 12
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Arrival:
at 05:00
As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.
Celebrity Ascent
Welcome to a place where you can escape and experience all the things you’ve been missing for so long. Only now, those things are even better than you’ve imagined. This is a place where the everyday gives way to the extraordinary. A place with more space to lose yourself in and more luxury to love. Where the possibilities are as endless as the views. Where you can disconnect entirely while you reconnect with each other—and the world. This place is Celebrity Ascent. The fourth ship in our revolutionary Edge Series, Celebrity Ascent takes our innovative outward-facing design further than ever, creating an even closer connection between you, the sea, and every exciting place on the horizon. Soak up the sun, salt breezes, and stunning scenery in newly expanded open-air spaces. Savor fine dining that rivals anything you’d find on land. And discover even more ways to relax and renew.
General characteristics
Ship name: Celebrity Ascent
Length: 327.05 m (1,073 ft)
Capacity: 3,260 passengers
Total
cabins: 1,646
Tonnage: 140,600 GT
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Staff Tips
Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
Planning for a special occasion on board? You may purchase wine, or bon voyage gifts, such as fruit baskets, champagne, birthday cakes, canapés, flowers or other gifts for your stateroom.
Adrienne KeoghSales and Operations ManagerRemember to pack your adaptor! Onboard voltage is 110/220 ac (This would be the average on most ships).
Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
The most popular tours sometimes sell out and spas can be very busy during sea days, so your first stop should be the Shore Excursion Desk to book tours and the Spa to make appointments.
Claire SomersPersonal Travel PlannerUnless things get particularly dicey, shore excursions will run rain or shine. Pack a rain jacket!
Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
With most cruise companies, there is 24 hour a day room service, Room service is complimentary although you may want to offer a gratuity to room service staff.
Karen Sheals HoyManager
