Cruise · 21 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt
A 21-night voyage aboard Fred. Olsen's Balmoral visiting Greece, Turkey and Egypt with leisurely stops in both familiar and less-visited ports, including Istanbul and Alexandria, offering a relaxed pace and time ashore.
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Departs
- 14 Nov 2027
- Sails from
- Piraeus (for Athens)
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £2,349
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Longer stays in Istanbul and Athens
Sail through the Dardanelles Strait
Visit Rhodes and Heraklion in Greece
Ports along the Turkish coastIncluding Bodrum and Alanya
Stop in Alexandria, Egypt
About the trip
This cruise circles the eastern Mediterranean, starting and ending in Piraeus, the port for Athens. Greek stops include Rhodes and Heraklion on Crete, islands with well-preserved medieval towns and Minoan ruins. On the Turkish coast, there’s Bodrum, with its castle and marina, followed by Istanbul, where the minarets and Byzantine churches stand shoulder to shoulder. Between these, the ship calls at smaller ports like Alanya and Kusadasi, gateways to ancient sites and local markets.
The cruise also includes time sailing through the narrow Dardanelles Strait, a reminder of the region’s strategic importance, before turning south towards Alexandria in Egypt. Here, fragments of the Hellenistic city still mingle with the bustle of a working harbour. Balmoral, a ship known for its steady pace rather than size, allows for longer stays than most, making it easier to explore without rushing. The itinerary’s rhythm gives the chance to look beyond the usual postcards and consider the layers of history and daily life in these eastern Mediterranean ports.
- 1 Athens
- 2 Bodrum
- 3 Rhodes
- 4 Alanya
- 5 Heraklion
- 6 Istanbul
- 7 Kusadasi
- 8 Alexandria
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
Day 2
Bodrum, Turkey
Day 3
Rhodes, Greece
Day 4
Alanya, Turkey
Day 5
Heraklion, Greece
Day 6
Istanbul, Turkey
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 Piraeus (for Athens)
- 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 Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt?
- Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt is a 21 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt depart from?
- Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt departs from Piraeus (for Athens).
- Who operates Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt?
- Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt cost?
- Prices for Wonders of Greece, Turkey & Egypt start from £2,349, 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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