Cruise · 10 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape
A ten-night cruise aboard Fred. Olsen's Balmoral from Limassol calls on Egypt, Turkey and Greece, combining Mediterranean shores with a city famous for its bazaars and ancient monuments.
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Departs
- 9 Nov 2026
- Sails from
- Limassol
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,399
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Day in Limassol, Cyprus
Visit to AlexandriaWith views of the Pyramids nearby
Call at Marmaris on Turkey’s coastline
Time in Istanbul including the Grand Bazaar
Piraeus port for Athens and the Acropolis
About the trip
Starting in Limassol, this cruise traces a path through eastern Mediterranean history and culture aboard Balmoral. After a day in Cyprus, it heads to Alexandria where the ruins of the ancient Library and the nearby Pyramids hint at millennia of civilisation.
Next come Turkey’s coastlines, with Marmaris offering a quieter port and Istanbul presenting more overwhelming contrasts: you might spend hours at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world, noticing the smells and colours before stepping out beneath the domes of the Blue Mosque.
The final call is Piraeus for Athens, where the Acropolis looms over the city, a reminder of classical legacies amid modern life, before Balmoral returns to Limassol. The pace gently suits anyone wanting to see varied cultures in one trip, avoiding the churn of larger ships and their schedules.
- 1 Limassol
- 2 Alexandria
- 3 Marmaris
- 4 Istanbul
- 5 Piraeus
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Limassol, Cyprus
Day 2
Alexandria, Egypt
Day 3
Marmaris, Turkey
Day 4
Istanbul, Turkey
Day 5
Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
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 Limassol
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
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 Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape?
- Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape is a 10 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape depart from?
- Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape departs from Limassol.
- Who operates Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape?
- Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape cost?
- Prices for Cyprus, Turkey & Egypt Escape start from £1,399, 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.
New to Turkey? Our Turkey guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.
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