11 Night Mediterranean: Italy Greece & Turkey (Haifa To Rome)
Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Epic
March 19, 2024
11 Night Mediterranean: Italy Greece & Turkey

Norwegian Epic - 3/19/2024

The March 19, 2024 cruise on the Norwegian Epic departs from Tel Aviv. On this 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy Greece & Turkey (Haifa To Rome) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Epic sets sail on Tuesday, Mar 19th and returns on Saturday, Mar 30th.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Tel Aviv
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
1

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Norwegian Epic - March 19, 2024 - 11 Nights

DayDatePort
1Mar 19thTel Aviv
2Mar 20thAshdod, Israel
3Mar 21stLimassol, Cyprus
4Mar 22ndRhodes, Greece
5Mar 23rdPatmos, Greece
6Mar 24thIstanbul, Turkey
7Mar 25thKusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
8Mar 26thPiraeus (Athens), Greece
9Mar 27thAt Sea
10Mar 28thNaples, Italy
11Mar 29thLivorno, Florence, Italy
12Mar 30thCivitavecchia (Rome), Italy

The Norwegian Epic sails on March 19, 2024 for a 11 Night Mediterranean: Italy Greece & Turkey (Haifa To Rome). The ship will depart the port of Tel Aviv at 11:00 PM and will return to the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Mar 30th 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 Ship

Norwegian Epic Size Infographic

Norwegian Epic

156 k
tonnage
1,081 ft
length
2010
year built
2,114
cabins
4,100
passengers
1,724
crew

NORWEGIAN EPIC SIZE

The Epic has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 155,873 gross tons. The ship measures 1,081 feet (329 meters) in length. Norwegian Epic is included in Norwegian’s Epic Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Epic holds 5,824 passengers. That includes 4,100 cruise vacationers and 1,724 staff members. The Epic total number of staterooms is 2,114.

Norwegian Epic Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:155,873 GT
  • Length:1,081 ft (329 m)
  • Beam:171 ft (52 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2010
  • Years Served:2010 - Present
  • Capacity:4,100
  • Crew Members:1,724
  • Total on Board:5,824
  • Total Staterooms:2,114
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,200 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Epic age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Epic Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
MAR 192024
Israel
D:11:00 PM

Tel Aviv is Israel's largest city, located on the Mediterranean coast. Visit Jaffa, the old section of Tel Aviv. Traverse the panoramic route along the Tower of David for a terrific panoramic view of the city and then step inside and see exhibits that focus on the rich history of the region, from the Canaanites to the Greeks and Romans to the Muslims and Israelis. Tel Aviv also features terrific entertainment and night life.

Day2
MAR 202024
A:6:00 AMD:10:00 PM

Visit the Ashdod Yam Fort, a Muslim fortress with its impressively tall that was built on the Mediterranean coast in the tenth century to protect against naval attacks. Stroll the streets of this bustling port town and shop for homemade knitted goods.

Day3
MAR 212024
A:10:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Limassol is the major port of the island republic of Cyprus. Atlthough it began as a small market town, Limassol today is a bustling commercial center for fruits, vegetables, wine, and manufactured goods. It is also home to many restaurants and taverns. Visitors should explore the Archaelogical and Folk museums. The annual Wine Festival and Carnival Celebration are also very popular.

Day4
MAR 222024
A:10:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Legend has it that Apollo blessed this isle with sunshine and beauty. True to the myths, the "Island of Roses" is rich in magnificent scenery and umbrella-lined beaches. Take an excursion to Lindos, where high on a hill rises an ancient acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena. You will also want to see the medieval Old Town, once home to the Crusading Knights of St. John, and tour the Grand Master's Palace, an Italian restoration famed for its superb mosaic floors.

Day5
MAR 232024
A:6:30 AMD:12:30 PM

This island is known as the site of the apocalyptic Revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John, built on one of the island's highest points, houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury.

Day6
MAR 242024
A:9:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Once called Constantinople, the former capital of the Byzantine Empire is the only city in the world to straddle two continents: Europe and Asia. This is the Golden Horn, the door between East and West, and your first vision of its domes and minarets is unforgetable. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Sultan treasures in Topkapi Palace await - as does the Grand Bazaar, laden with carpets, beaten brass and spices from afar.

Day7
MAR 252024
Turkey
A:1:00 PMD:8:00 PM

This charming, picturesque resort where Antony and Cleopatra used to vacation is best known as the port for the ancients ruins of Ephesus - one of the world's most wondrous archaeological sites. Explorations should include such masterpieces as the Great Amphitheatre, where St. Paul addressed the Ephesians, the Library of Celsus, and the temples of Athena and Apollo - all connected by marble streets rutted by the wheels of countless chariots.

Day8
MAR 262024
Greece
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. In a single day, you can climb the hill of the Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and then find a welcoming taverna for some spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and with luck, energetic Greek dancing.

Day9
MAR 272024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day10
MAR 282024
A:6:30 AMD:4:30 PM

One of the most spectacular bays in the world lies in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Visit the San Carlo Opera House and the cathedral of San Janarious, or tour the ancient ruins in the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Day11
MAR 292024
A:9:00 AMD:8:30 PM

From Livorno, your path leads through the rolling green hills of Tuscany to Florence, the flower of the Renaissance. The creative explosion happened right here, with masterworks by Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Botticelli now landmarks of daily life. Ufizzi, Academmia, il Duomo: the art treasures of a golden age are commonplace to blessed Florentines. Livorno also serves as the gateway to Pisa, home of the famous leaning tower.

Day12
MAR 302024
A:6:00 AM

Civitavecchia is just moments from Rome, Italy's Eternal City. One of the most geographically perfect ports in the world, Civitavecchia boasts a number of compelling area attractions. Stroll through the streets of the medieval town of Tarquinia. View the resplendent Madonnina at the Resort of Pantano.