--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: ee4b4b3f-5243-4954-9599-8c563221cfaf slug: 2328503 voyage_code: ARL271206 cruise_line: Oceania Cruises ship: Aurelia departure_date: return_date: nights: 12 embarkation_port: Trieste, Italy disembarkation_port: Athens (Piraeus) starting_price_usd: None bookable: true last_updated: 2026-07-16T00:42:18Z --- # Trieste to Athens > Oceania Cruises · Aurelia · Dec 6 – 18, 2027   (12 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Oceania Cruises | | **Ship** | Aurelia | | **Duration** | 12 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Trieste, Italy | | **Disembarkation Port** | Athens (Piraeus) | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | ARL271206 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Trieste, Italy **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Trieste is the capital city of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in northeast Italy. A port city, it occupies a thin strip of land between the Adriatic coast and Slovenia’s border on the limestone-dominated Karst Plateau. Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences are all evident in its layout, which encompasses a medieval old city and a neoclassical Austrian quarter. ### Day 2: Koper, Slovenia **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Originally built on an island surrounded by swampland that was later drained, Koper was known as "Goat's Island" when it was under Venetian rule. Today the once fortified Old Town of Venetian-influenced Koper has retained much of its grand architecture from the 15th to 18th centuries. The Praetor's Palace, a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles, proudly rises above the gray limestone main square. Nearby the Postojna Caves are the most popular underground attraction in Europe, and the Predjama ... ### Day 3: Split **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Sometime around 300 A.D., Roman Emperor Diocletian built his retirement palace on one of the loveliest spots on the Adriatic Sea. Today his palace has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Split, the city that grew up around it. Split is now Croatia's second largest city, and much of it sits on a beautiful peninsula on the island of Ciovo, a jewel on the Dalmatian Coast. Many intriguing relics from the Roman, Greek colonial and Medieval periods can be found in Split's archaeologica... ### Day 4: Kotor **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Kotor is a beautiful walled medieval city of twisting, pink-paved streets, markets and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian influences. Stroll through the compact old town, admire the impressive walls and tour the imposing St. Tryphon Cathedral, consecrated in 1166. ### Day 5: Brindisi, Italy **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Heraklion (Crete), Greece **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the archaeological museum that houses many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning, mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages. ### Day 8: Rhodes **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Enjoy a walking tour of the old fortified city and stand in awe of the impressive Grand Master's Palace. See where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood and savor the charm of this remarkable walled town. Or drive along the scenic coast to Lindos. Enjoy the whitewashed little town and climb to the ancient acropolis, its temples and wonderful views. ### Day 9: Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity - Priene, Miletus and Didyma - renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums. ### Day 10: Istanbul, Turkey **Arrives:** 03:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar. ### Day 11: Istanbul, Turkey **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Athens (Piraeus) **Arrives:** 05:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ## Ship Information ### Aurelia #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Trieste, Italy *Coordinates: 45.6895, 13.7833* Trieste is the capital city of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in northeast Italy. A port city, it occupies a thin strip of land between the Adriatic coast and Slovenia’s border on the limestone-dominated Karst Plateau. Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences are all evident in its layout, which encompasses a medieval old city and a neoclassical Austrian quarter. ### Koper, Slovenia *Coordinates: 45.5483, 13.7312* Originally built on an island surrounded by swampland that was later drained, Koper was known as "Goat's Island" when it was under Venetian rule. Today the once fortified Old Town of Venetian-influenced Koper has retained much of its grand architecture from the 15th to 18th centuries. The Praetor's Palace, a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles, proudly rises above the gray limestone main square... ### Split *Coordinates: 43.5069, 16.4424* Sometime around 300 A.D., Roman Emperor Diocletian built his retirement palace on one of the loveliest spots on the Adriatic Sea. Today his palace has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Split, the city that grew up around it. Split is now Croatia's second largest city, and much of it sits on a beautiful peninsula on the island of Ciovo, a jewel on the Dalmatian Coast. Many intrigu... ### Kotor *Coordinates: 42.326, 18.6767* Kotor is a beautiful walled medieval city of twisting, pink-paved streets, markets and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian influences. Stroll through the compact old town, admire the impressive walls and tour the imposing St. Tryphon Cathedral, consecrated in 1166. ### Brindisi, Italy ### Heraklion (Crete), Greece *Coordinates: 35.2831, 25.1296* Visit the great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos, famous as the home of the labyrinth where the Minotaur roamed, and the archaeological museum that houses many superb artifacts from the complex. Explore the stunning, mountain-fringed Lassithi plateau with its orchards, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages. ### Rhodes *Coordinates: 36.1632, 27.9718* Enjoy a walking tour of the old fortified city and stand in awe of the impressive Grand Master's Palace. See where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood and savor the charm of this remarkable walled town. Or drive along the scenic coast to Lindos. Enjoy the whitewashed little town and climb to the ancient acropolis, its temples and wonderful views. ### Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey *Coordinates: 37.8587, 27.2594* Meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses. Or journey to three monumental cities of antiquity - Priene, Miletus and Didyma - renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums. ### Istanbul, Turkey *Coordinates: 41.0124, 28.9759* Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the awesome Hagia Sophia and the impressive Blue Mosque. Cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective. Visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar. ### Athens (Piraeus) *Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166* Climb up the magnificent Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, the beautiful temples and the view over Athens stretched out before you. See city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums. Journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2328503 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2328503 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2328503.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2328503/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/katarina-line/aurelia/other/58438.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-16 00:42:18 UTC