This cruise is bookended by 2-night stays in Barcelona and Rome

Make the most of the Med's mild springtime climate with this £1499-per-person cruise-and-stay package. You'll explore ports throughout Greece and Turkey, with hotel stays thrown in. This deal saves up to £118 on the cost of putting it together yourself. There's a gratuity charge totalling US$180 (approximately £135) during the cruise**.

What's included

* Outbound flight to Barcelona; return flight from Rome, with 23kg checked baggage

* Two nights in Barcelona at Casa Lit Barcelona

* A 10-night Greek Isles and Turkey cruise aboard Celebrity Equinox, in an Inside Stateroom

* Two nights in Rome at Mecenate Palace

* All meals during the cruise

* Daily breakfast in Barcelona and Rome

When

Fly from London Heathrow on 23 April, 2026.

Travel from Manchester from £1589 per person, or from Edinburgh or Glasgow from £1619 per person.

Depart on 21 May from £1599 per person, or on 18 June from £1699 per person.

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Itinerary

* Barcelona, Spain... visit the famous La Rambla boulevard during your pre-cruise stay. This iconic street is known for its many shops and boutiques. There are also many museums here, including the Maritime Museum and the Wax Museum. Next, join Celebrity Equinox to begin your 10-night cruise.

* Valletta, Malta... this charming capital was built by the Knights of St John, and its honeycomb of streets are packed full of sights.

* Piraeus, Greece... is the gateway to Athens, Greece's ancient capital. Learn all about this powerful civilisation in the remaining monuments that date all the way back to 5th century BC, such as the Acropolis and The Temple of Olympian Zeus.

* Santorini, Greece... has some of the most picture-perfect panoramas in the world: think blue-domed churches, bougainvillea-filled alleys, and stunning views of the Aegean Sea round every corner.

* Kusadasi, Turkey... this Turkish port is an about 30-minute drive from Ephesus. A guided tour of the Greco-Roman ruins is included in your package. According to Lonely Planet, it is "Europe's most complete classical metropolis".

* Mykonos, Greece... with pretty sugar cube-style architecture, plenty of glamorous waterfront bars, and a backdrop of hilltop windmills, the island has been dubbed "the great glamour island of Greece" by Lonely Planet.

* Katakolon, Greece... this pretty Greek city on the mainland is the starting point for optional excursions to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

* Civitavecchia, Italy... disembark the ship and continue to your Rome hotel.

Ship details

Celebrity Equinox is "sophisticated", "fresh", and "modern", says Cruise Critic. There are around 2850 passengers when sailing at full capacity. Innovative features include a living tree in the atrium and a real lawn on the top deck.

Meals are included at the main restaurant, cafes, and al fresco grill. Pay a supplement to dine at themed restaurants, including the immersive foodie experience at Qsine. Evening entertainment is relaxed. Expect two nightly shows, live music, and plenty of jazzy bars to hop around.

Other options

* Add a Classic Drinks and Wi-Fi package from £50 per person, per day. This includes a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, plus Wi-Fi

* Sail in an Oceanview Stateroom from £1589 per person

* Sail in a Balcony Cabin from £1748 per person

* A family of four (two adults and two children) can book this package from £4390

Transfers & baggage

Add overseas shared transfers throughout from £120 per person. A 23kg checked-baggage allowance is included.

£1499pp -- Greek Isles & Turkey cruise w/stays