Norwegian Epic itinerary map for March 8, 2024
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11 Night Mediterranean: Italy Greece & Turkey on Norwegian Norwegian Epic

March 8, 2024

Norwegian Epic March 8, 2024

The Norwegian Epic March 8, 2024 cruise departs from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. On this 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy Greece & Turkey (Rome To Haifa) sailing, the Norwegian Epic will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Friday, Mar 8th and returns on Tuesday, Mar 19th, 2024.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Civitavecchia
Italy
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
1
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Norwegian Epic · March 8, 2024

The Norwegian Epic sails on March 8, 2024 for a 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy Greece & Turkey (Rome To Haifa). The ship will depart the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Tel Aviv on Mar 19th at 6:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Norwegian Epic will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

11 Night Mediterranean: Italy Greece & Turkey (Rome To Haifa)

  • MAR08
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAR09
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAR10
    Naples, Italy
    Naples, Italy
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAR11
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR12
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAR13
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    A: 6:30 AM - D: 12:30 PM
  • MAR14
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul, Turkey
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAR15
    Patmos, Greece
    Patmos, Greece
    A: 2:00 PM - D: 9:00 PM
  • MAR16
    Rhodes, Greece
    Rhodes, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAR17
    Limassol, Cyprus
    Limassol, Cyprus
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAR18
    Ashdod, Israel
    Ashdod, Israel
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 11:00 PM
  • MAR19
    Tel Aviv
    Tel Aviv
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

March 8, 2024 · 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy Greece & Turkey (Rome To Haifa)

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 1•Friday, Mar 8

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

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Livorno, Florence, Italy
Day 2•Saturday, Mar 9

Livorno, Florence, Italy

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Livorno, Florence, Italy, offers docking at Livorno Port with excursions to Florence. Travelers explore Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell ribollita. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Renaissance art and Tuscan vistas. Dining onboard includes bistecca alla fiorentina, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Medici history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Livorno’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic art and scenic hills, making Livorno an engaging destination.

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Naples, Italy
Day 3•Sunday, Mar 10

Naples, Italy

Arrival: 11:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 4•Monday, Mar 11

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Day 5•Tuesday, Mar 12

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

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Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Day 6•Wednesday, Mar 13

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Arrival: 6:30 AM•Departure: 12:30 PM

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination.

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Istanbul, Turkey
Day 7•Thursday, Mar 14

Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub.

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Patmos, Greece
Day 8•Friday, Mar 15

Patmos, Greece

Arrival: 2:00 PM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Patmos, Greece, provides docking at Skala Port. Travelers explore the Monastery of St. John and Cave of the Apocalypse, both UNESCO sites. Excursions visit Chora’s historic village. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures Byzantine architecture and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes dolmades, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like religious icons, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Patmos’ biblical history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance monastery walks. Patmos’ spiritual heritage offers a serene Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of sacred sites, scenic beauty, and island culture, making Patmos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Dodecanese heritage.

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Rhodes, Greece
Day 9•Saturday, Mar 16

Rhodes, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration.

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Limassol, Cyprus
Day 10•Sunday, Mar 17

Limassol, Cyprus

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Limassol, Cyprus, has docking at Limassol Port. Travelers explore Kourion’s ancient amphitheater. Excursions visit Omodos’ wine villages. Local markets sell commandaria wine. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather. Photography captures Roman ruins and Mediterranean shores. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Cypriot favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cypriot history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Limassol’s historic charm offers a vibrant Cypriot stop, blending archaeology with coastal beauty.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Ashdod, Israel
Day 11•Monday, Mar 18

Ashdod, Israel

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Ashdod, Israel, docks at the modern port, 3 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles or taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 220,000, serves as a gateway to Jerusalem, 90 minutes east, for Western Wall and Old City tours. Local sites include the Ashdod-Yam Citadel, a Crusader fortress. Ad Halom Beach offers swimming. Markets sell za’atar. Peak season April to October; taxis 20-50 ILS. Dining includes hummus at port cafes. Souvenirs feature olive wood carvings.

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Tel Aviv
Day 12•Tuesday, Mar 19

Tel Aviv

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Tel Aviv, Israel, offers docking at Ashdod Port with excursions to Tel Aviv. Travelers explore Jaffa’s old town and Bauhaus White City. Excursions visit Masada’s desert fortress. Local markets sell falafel. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic alleys and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes shakshuka, an Israeli favorite. Souvenirs, like hamsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Levantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tel Aviv’s urban charm offers a vibrant Israeli stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural heritage and modern vibes, making Tel Aviv an engaging destination.

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Weather Forecast

Norwegian Epic - March 8, 2024 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

⛅

March

Typical Weather

69°F

Average High

33°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.09in

Daily average

2.9 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
69 / 100
safer than 69% of all cruises
69
7
/ 10
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.
7
/ 10
Livorno, Florence, Italy
Livorno
Travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing and bag snatching in crowded areas while enjoying the attractions in Livorno and Florence.
6
/ 10
Naples, Italy
Naples
Travelers in Naples should stay vigilant against petty crime and be cautious of traffic while exploring the city.
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.
7
/ 10
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty crime and safeguard personal belongings.
6
/ 10
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Travelers in Istanbul should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas, and remain aware of their surroundings.
8
/ 10
Patmos, Greece
Patmos
Patmos, Greece, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft during peak seasons.
8
/ 10
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes
Rhodes is generally safe for travelers, but staying vigilant in crowded areas is advised to avoid pickpocketing and minor scams.
8
/ 10
Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol
Limassol is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain cautious in crowded areas to prevent theft and scams.
7
/ 10
Ashdod, Israel
Ashdod
Ashdod is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should remain vigilant and informed due to regional tensions and moderate security risks.
7
/ 10
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is mostly safe for tourists, but travelers should stay informed about regional tensions and follow local security guidance.

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Epic

⚓ Tonnage

155,873

vs avg 123,300

🛠️ Year Built

2,010

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

1,081

vs avg 994

👥 Passenger Count

4,100

vs avg 3,120

The Epic has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 155,873 gross tons. The ship measures 1,081 feet in length. Norwegian Epic is included in Norwegian’s Epic class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Epic holds 4,100 passengers. That includes 2,376 cruise vacationers and 1,724 staff members. The Epic total number of staterooms is 2,114.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Norwegian Epic sailing on March 8, 2024?

This is a 11-night cruise itinerary departing from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy.

What ports does the Norwegian Epic visit on the March 8, 2024 cruise?

This route includes rome-italy, livorno-florence-italy, naples-italy, athens-greece, kusadasi-turkey, istanbul-turkey, patmos-greece, rhodes-greece, limassol-cyprus, ashdod-israel, tel-aviv.

How many sea days are included on this Norwegian Epic March 8, 2024 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 1 sea day.

Who is the cruise director for the Norwegian Epic sailing on March 8, 2024?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Norwegian Epic itinerary?

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Last Updated: Apr 2, 2026