Cruise · 32 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco
Thirty-two nights aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, tracing a wide arc from Crete through the Greek islands, Egypt, Turkey, Malta, Spain and Morocco to the Canary Islands and back to Heraklion.
- Duration
- 32 nights
- Departs
- 29 Oct 2026
- Sails from
- Heraklion
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £5,919
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Greek islands including Ermoupoli, Lesbos and Rhodes
Alexandria’s harbour and ancient city backdrop
Istanbul’s Bosphorus, meeting point of Europe and Asia
Valletta’s fortified harbours
Agadir on Morocco’s Atlantic coastline
About the trip
This 32-night cruise with Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral begins and ends in Heraklion, Crete, offering a relaxed pace through a broad sweep of the Mediterranean and beyond. The itinerary calls at several lesser-known Greek ports such as Ermoupoli on Syros, the historic streets of Thessaloniki and the island of Lesbos, where local life feels a world away from the busy holiday resorts.
The voyage then slips into the eastern Mediterranean with stops in Cyprus and Alexandria, Egypt, where the ancient and modern mingle at the harbour, before turning northward into Turkey, including Marmaris and Istanbul, where the Bosphorus divides Europe and Asia. After Piraeus, the gateway to Athens, the ship heads west, touching Valletta’s fortified harbours, Trapani in Sicily, and Cartagena on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, each offering distinct flavours of history and architecture.
The route continues through Gibraltar and on to Agadir, Morocco, for a taste of the Atlantic coast, before reaching the Canary Islands’ Tenerife with its volcanic landscape. At 32 nights, the cruise covers considerable ground without rush, on a ship well suited to this style of travel. Balmoral’s size allows for stable passage amid varied waters, and its pace means there is time to notice details such as the shifting colours of Cycladic architecture or the contrast between the medieval streets of Malta and the wide boulevards of Thessaloniki.
- 1 Heraklion
- 2 Thessaloniki
- 3 Alexandria
- 4 Istanbul
- 5 Piraeus
- 6 Valletta
- 7 Trapani
- 8 Cartagena
- 9 Gibraltar
- 10 Agadir
- 11 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Heraklion, Greece
Day 2
Ermoupoli, Greece
Day 3
Pass Mount Athos, Greece
Day 4
Sithonia coastline, Greece
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Thessaloniki, Greece
Day 6
Mytilene, Lesbos, 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 Heraklion
- 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 Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco?
- Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco is a 32 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco depart from?
- Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco departs from Heraklion.
- Who operates Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco?
- Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco cost?
- Prices for Greek Islands with Egypt, Turkey & Morocco start from £5,919, 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.
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