Mediterranean: Athens to Rome
August 29 – September 7, 2027 · 9 nights
Nine nights sailing across Greece, Turkey, Malta and Italy. Come solo or bring a friend, explore each destination your way and meet back up with the PTO Plan group throughout the trip.
Est. 6 PTO Days
day by day
The complete itinerary
- Day 0
Athens, Greece
Saturday, August 28 · Optional pre-cruise day
Arriving early? Spend an extra day getting settled in Athens, exploring the city and meeting some of the PTO Plan group before we set sail.
PTO Plan will recommend a selection of hotels for travelers arriving early, making it easy to stay near other members of the group while still choosing the hotel and price point that works best for you.
Suggested activities
- Visit the Acropolis & Parthenon
- Explore Plaka and Monastiraki
- Visit the Acropolis Museum
- Rooftop drinks with views of the Acropolis
- Explore the Athens food scene
🍷 Pre-Cruise Welcome Dinner
Meet the group over dinner and drinks before we board Scarlet Lady the next day. Restaurant and details will be shared with travelers closer to departure.
The pre-cruise stay and daytime activities are optional and not included in the cruise fare.
- Day 1
Athens, Greece
Sunday, August 29
It's embarkation day! Board Scarlet Lady in Piraeus, settle into your cabin and start exploring the ship before we sail from Athens at approximately 5 PM.
Suggested activities
- Explore Scarlet Lady
- Head to the sail-away celebration
- Grab your first drink onboard
- Catch sunset from the ship
PTO Plan Activities
Coming soon
- Day 2
At Sea
Monday, August 30
Our first full day is at sea, giving you time to settle into vacation mode. Sleep in, head to the pool, take a fitness class, book a spa treatment or spend the day doing absolutely nothing.
Suggested activities
- Pool & sun deck
- Spa & wellness
- Group fitness classes
- Explore the ship's restaurants and bars
- Catch an onboard show
PTO Plan Activities
Coming soon — expect a few optional ways to meet up with the group throughout the day.
- Day 3
Bodrum, Turkey
Tuesday, August 31
Our first port brings us to Turkey's Aegean coast. Scarlet Lady is scheduled in Bodrum from approximately 8 AM–8 PM, giving you a full day to explore.
Suggested activities
- Explore Bodrum's Old Town
- Visit Bodrum Castle
- Spend the day at a beach club
- Take a boat trip along the coast
- Explore the local markets and restaurants
PTO Plan Activities
Coming soon
- Day 4
Santorini, Greece
Wednesday, September 1
One of the Mediterranean's most recognizable islands. Spend the day exploring Santorini's whitewashed villages, volcanic landscape and famous caldera views. The scheduled port call is approximately 8 AM–6 PM.
Suggested activities
- Explore Oia
- Visit Fira
- Catamaran cruise
- Wine tasting
- Beach day
- Explore Santorini's villages and viewpoints
PTO Plan Activities
Coming soon
- Day 5
Mykonos, Greece
Thursday, September 2
Spend the day wandering Mykonos Town, find a spot along the water or turn it into a full beach-club day. Scarlet Lady is scheduled in port approximately 8 AM–8 PM.
Suggested activities
- Explore Mykonos Town
- See Little Venice & the windmills
- Beach club day
- Delos excursion
- Catamaran or boat trip
- Lunch overlooking the water
PTO Plan Activities
Coming soon
- Day 6
At Sea
Friday, September 3
After three days of exploring, today is for slowing down. Spend the day by the pool, recharge at the spa, join an onboard activity or catch up with people from the group.
Suggested activities
- Pool day
- Spa & wellness
- Fitness classes
- Brunch
- Onboard entertainment
PTO Plan Activities
Coming soon
- Day 7
Valletta, Malta
Saturday, September 4
Wake up in Malta for a day exploring Valletta and beyond. Scarlet Lady is scheduled in port from approximately 8 AM–6 PM.
Suggested activities
- Explore Valletta
- Visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens
- Explore Mdina
- Take a boat trip
- Visit Malta's beaches and coastal towns
PTO Plan Activities
Coming soon
- Day 8
Catania, Sicily
Sunday, September 5
Next up: Sicily. Scarlet Lady is scheduled in Catania approximately 8 AM–5 PM, giving you the option to stay in the city or venture farther out for the day.
Suggested activities
- Explore Catania
- Visit Taormina
- Mount Etna experience
- Sicilian food or wine experience
- Beach day
PTO Plan Activities
Coming soon
- Day 9
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Monday, September 6
Our final port day brings us to Salerno, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. The ship is scheduled in port approximately 7:30 AM–6:30 PM.
Suggested activities
- Explore the Amalfi Coast
- Visit Amalfi & Ravello
- Spend the day in Positano
- Take a coastal boat tour
- Explore Salerno
- Enjoy one last long Italian lunch
PTO Plan Activities
Coming soon
- Day 10
Rome, Italy
Tuesday, September 7
We arrive in Civitavecchia at approximately 6:30 AM, marking the end of our sailing — but you don't have to head home right away.
Extend your trip with a few days in Rome or continue your travels through Italy.
PTO Plan will host optional activities, dinners and meetups until September 9th in Rome, and we'll stay connected through our group chat.
Suggested activities
- Colosseum & Roman Forum
- Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps
- Vatican City
- Explore Trastevere
- Food tour
- Extend your stay elsewhere in Italy
PTO Plan will recommend hotels for travelers who want to extend their stay in Rome after the cruise. Full PTO Plan activity schedule and destination recommendations coming soon.
Contact us, devan.randolph@fora.travel, if you would like a custom itinerary for Italy or another part of Europe after the cruise.
Spend Labor Day traveling from Athens to Rome, with stops across Greece, Turkey, Malta and Italy—and a community to connect with along the way.
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