Cruise · 42 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey
A 42-night cruise aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral from Alicante, weaving through the Adriatic, Greece, Turkey and more, with time in ports like Mahon, Dubrovnik and Istanbul alongside scenic coastal sailing.
- Duration
- 42 nights
- Departs
- 8 Oct 2026
- Sails from
- Alicante
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £8,359
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Mahon on the Balearic island of Menorca
Cruising the Amalfi Coast and Strait of Messina
Bay of Kotor and Kotor in Montenegro
Greek islands from Corfu to Rhodes
The cultural heritage of Istanbul and Alexandria
About the trip
Setting off from Alicante, Balmoral steers towards the western Mediterranean with stops including Mahon on Menorca’s straighter streets and the Corsican ports of Bastia and Propriano, where limestone cliffs meet slow-paced harbours. The itinerary then moves eastwards to Italy’s northern coast with Savona and La Spezia before following the Amalfi and Maratea coasts, cruising past the smouldering Stromboli volcano and threading the narrow Strait of Messina.
Continuing into the Adriatic, the ship makes landfall at Valletta, Malta, and follows the Dalmatian coast, with stops in Split, Koper and Kotor—where the bay is so enclosed it resembles a fjord. The eastern Mediterranean section visits a succession of Greek islands from Corfu to Rhodes, including Thessaloniki and Mytilene, before venturing to Cyprus, Alexandria in Egypt, Turkey’s Marmaris and Istanbul. Piraeus calls near the end for Athens, closing this circuit with a rich mixture of coastlines, cities and cultures.
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral is a ship small enough to slip into ports that larger vessels miss, making this a cruise of local encounters as much as coastal views. It’s a lengthy run, covering a wide sweep of the Mediterranean’s varying shores and traditions, with long stretches at sea between some ports for a calmer rhythm to the days.
- 1 Alicante
- 2 Mahon
- 3 Savona
- 4 La Spezia
- 5 Bastia
- 6 Salerno
- 7 Valletta
- 8 Split
- 9 Kotor
- 10 Dubrovnik
- 11 Corfu (Kerkira)
- 12 Heraklion
- 13 Thessaloniki
- 14 Rhodes
- 15 Limassol
- 16 Alexandria
- 17 Marmaris
- 18 Istanbul
- 19 Piraeus
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Alicante, Spain
Day 2
Mahon (Menorca), Spain
Day 3
At sea
Day 4
Savona, Italy
Day 5
La Spezia, Italy
Day 6
Bastia Corsica
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 Alicante
- 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 Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey?
- Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey is a 42 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey depart from?
- Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey departs from Alicante.
- Who operates Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey?
- Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey cost?
- Prices for Italy with the Adriatic, Greece & Turkey start from £8,359, 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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