Cruise · 31 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey
A 31-night voyage on Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral that threads the Adriatic coast and Greek islands before crossing to Egypt and Turkey, taking in ancient cities, coastal landmarks and a leisurely passage through the Bay of Kotor.
- Duration
- 31 nights
- Departs
- 19 Oct 2026
- Sails from
- Valletta
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £6,159
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Slow passage through the fjord-like Bay of Kotor
Historic walled city views from Dubrovnik
Passing Mount Athos monastic peninsula
Call at Mediterranean gateway Alexandria, Egypt
Cross-continental stop in Istanbul, Turkey
About the trip
This cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral begins and ends in Valletta, Malta, tracing the eastern Mediterranean coastline over 31 nights. After calls in Brindisi and Split, it moves north along the Dalmatian Coast to Koper and the fjord-like Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, where the ship makes a slow circuit of the inlet. Dubrovnik follows, with its walled old town visible even from the deck.
The route then heads to the Ionian and Aegean seas, pausing at Greek ports from Corfu to Rhodes, including a pass by Mount Athos, a monastic peninsula with restricted access but renowned by its silhouette alone. Later, the itinerary crosses to Cyprus and Alexandria—one of Egypt’s Mediterranean gateways—before shifting to Turkey for stops in Marmaris and the sprawling, continent-straddling city of Istanbul.
The voyage concludes with a call at Piraeus, the port for Athens, completing a circuit that blends coastlines, islands and cities with centuries of diverse history. Along the way, there’s time to note small details such as the scents of ouzo and honey in the Greek markets or the layering of architecture in Istanbul. Not a race, nor a quick hop, it’s a substantial look at a seldom-combined set of Mediterranean locales.
- 1 Valletta
- 2 Brindisi
- 3 Split
- 4 Koper
- 5 Kotor
- 6 Dubrovnik
- 7 Corfu
- 8 Heraklion
- 9 Thessaloniki
- 10 Rhodes
- 11 Limassol
- 12 Alexandria
- 13 Marmaris
- 14 Istanbul
- 15 Piraeus
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Valletta, Malta
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Brindisi, Italy
Day 4
Split, Croatia
Day 5
Koper, Slovenia
Day 6
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Scenic cruising
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Valletta
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Superior Ocean View
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey?
- Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey is a 31 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey depart from?
- Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey departs from Valletta.
- Who operates Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey?
- Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey cost?
- Prices for Adriatic & Greek Islands with Egypt & Turkey start from £6,159, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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