Piraeus/Athens, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Istanbul, Mykonos, Chania, Katakolon (Ancient Olympia), Sarande, Dubrovnik, Trieste
| Day | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
1η | Piraeus/Athens, Greece | 03/05/2026 00:00 | 03/05/2026 15:00 |
2η | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey | 04/05/2026 07:00 | 04/05/2026 19:00 |
3η | At sea | ||
4η | Istanbul, Turkey | 06/05/2026 07:00 | 06/05/2026 00:00 |
5η | Istanbul, Turkey | 07/05/2026 00:00 | 07/05/2026 14:00 |
6η | Mykonos, Greece | 08/05/2026 11:00 | 08/05/2026 22:00 |
7η | Chania, Greece | 09/05/2026 08:00 | 09/05/2026 17:00 |
8η | Katakolon (Ancient Olympia), Greece | 10/05/2026 10:00 | 10/05/2026 18:00 |
9η | Sarande, Albania | 11/05/2026 08:00 | 11/05/2026 15:00 |
10η | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 12/05/2026 08:00 | 12/05/2026 22:00 |
11η | At sea | ||
12η | Trieste, Italy | 14/05/2026 07:00 | 14/05/2026 00:00 |
Included
- On-board accommodation in the stateroom category of your choice and cruise as shown
- Full board on the ship (a cover charge applies for our specialty restaurants), coffee, tea, water and iced tea during the meals and certain juices during breakfast
- Room service (delivery charge applies after midnight)
- Participation in on-board activities and on-board facilities (surcharge may apply).
- Entertainment program on board.
Not Included
- Drinks served in the restaurants, bars, lounges and in the stateroom
- Service charge (as per below)
- Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses.
- Shore excursions
- Use of wellness area on most ships
- Health and beauty treatments
- Selected on-board activities as well as personal expenses.
Our crew works very hard to make sure that every aspect of your cruise meets the highest standards. This includes those crew members who serve you directly, such as Dining Room wait staff and the stewards who service your stateroom each day. There are also many others who support their efforts whom you may never meet, such as galley and laundry staff. To ensure that the efforts of all of our crew members are recognized and rewarded, a daily Hotel Service Charge is automatically added to each guest’s shipboard account.
The daily Hotel Service Charge for suites is USD$15.00* per guest per day, and USD$13.50* per guest per day for other staterooms (*The charges are subject to change without notice.) If our services exceed or fails to meet your expectations you are free to adjust this amount at the end of the cruises. The Hotel Service Charge is paid to Holland America Line crew members, and represents an important part of their compensation. A 15% Bar Service Charge is automatically added to bar charges and Dining Room wine purchases. In terminals, airports, ports of call and on shore excursions, we suggest that you extend gratuities consistent with customary local practices
- In order to complete the booking, and according to the company policy, it is necessary for you to provide full details of all participants (Full Name, Date and Place of Birth) as they are shown on your Passport(s)/ID(s) (depending on the cruise type you have selected). It is also necessary to provide an Emergency Contact (friend or relative) and full contact details (Full name, Phone Number Mobile/Landline) of this person.
- A valid passport is required for this cruise and visa (please check for Visa).
- In order to confirm a booking a 30% deposit is require of the booking total. Balance must be paid 75 days prior to departure date. Any booking made in the period of less than 75 days full payment of the booking is required.
- Passports - You are responsible for securing proper documentation for the countries visited on your cruise or land tour.
- Boarding may be denied or fines may be levied against those guests without proper documentation.
- We strongly recommend carrying a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the completion date of your travel, as this is required by some countries. All guests must carry their valid passports.
Please note that from July 21, 2025, the Greek Government has imposed a new visitor fee.
This mandatory fee applies to all visitors, regardless of age and nationality (including infants), who disembark at Greek ports — whether participating in an organized excursion or disembarking independently — including those who permanently disembark.
Below is the current summary of fees based on the latest available update. In case of any changes to these measures, you will be informed by your travel agent.
- November 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026:
€4 per visitor per port for Mykonos and Santorini
€1 per visitor for all other Greek ports - April 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026:
€12 per visitor per port for Mykonos and Santorini
€3 per visitor for all other Greek ports - June 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026:
€20 per visitor per port for Mykonos and Santorini
€5 per visitor for all other Greek ports - October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026:
€12 per visitor per port for Mykonos and Santorini
€3 per visitor for all other Greek ports
Piraeus port is the gateway to Athens center. Don't miss the Parthenon, the temple to Athena which looms over Athens from its perch atop the Acropolis, an eternal icon of art and civilization. Completed in 438 B.C., the temple still astounds as the flowering of Greek art and architecture. When you come down off the hill, don't miss a visit to the Ancient Agora, Syntagma Square, the Acropolis Museum and the city's historic centre, around Plaka. Ideally, sit and relax at a cafe on the foot of the hill, sample some Greek souvlaki or a frappe, take a glance back up the hill from time to time and give the goddess her due.
Kusadasi is a popular resort along the coasts of Asia Minor, our base of the exploration of nearby ancient town of Ephesus, which has one of the largest collections of ruins in the eastern Mediterranean. In the first century B.C., it was one of the largest cities in the world, boasting the Great Theater which 24.000 people, the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Library of Celsus, which was considered the finest in creation. Today, we can see only parts of the ancient glory but still, you will definitely be enchanted. Don't miss the chance to visit the local bazaar in Kusadasi.
A cruise to Istanbul (nee Constantinople nee Byzantium) takes you to the world's only two-continent metropolis, steeped with nearly 10 millennia of history. We will cross Galata Bridge to the old city, go past the Süleymaniye Mosque, whose 174-foot dome was once the highest in the Ottoman Empire, pass from the ancient city walls, built by Constantine, and beneath the epic Roman aqueduct. Don't miss the visit to the Blue Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Agia Sophia, the Ecumenical Patriarchate and enjoy the views to Bosphorus and Galata Tower. The aromas and scents of curry, saffron, and myrrh fill the air. A unique city of unparalleled beauty that will enchant you.
A cruise to Istanbul (nee Constantinople nee Byzantium) takes you to the world's only two-continent metropolis, steeped with nearly 10 millennia of history. We will cross Galata Bridge to the old city, go past the Süleymaniye Mosque, whose 174-foot dome was once the highest in the Ottoman Empire, pass from the ancient city walls, built by Constantine, and beneath the epic Roman aqueduct. Don't miss the visit to the Blue Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Agia Sophia, the Ecumenical Patriarchate and enjoy the views to Bosphorus and Galata Tower. The aromas and scents of curry, saffron, and myrrh fill the air. A unique city of unparalleled beauty that will enchant you.
Welcome to Greece's most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. Whether you are an entertainment junkie out for a real good time or a visitor who wishes to explore the island’s history and tradition, Mykonos will certainly meet your expectations, as one of the most quaint destinations of this cruise. Ramble along narrow streets past white-washed houses and blue-domed churches, bougainvillea-covered walls and thread-like, step-laden footpaths leading everywhere. Set out on a journey to discover a fascinating world where glamour meets simplicity.
Chania is a coastal city in northwest Crete. Souda, the port of Chania is a very important port of the Eastern Mediterranean. The old Venetian port city only accommodates yachts and fishing boats and the waterfront is the busiest part of the town.
Katakolon Port occupies the north-west part of the Peloponnese. To the west it is washed by the Ionian Sea. It is the current harbor of the regions capital city Pyrgos and serves as the gateway to the site of ancient Olympia, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and birthplace of the Olympic Games. Visitors can see the remains of the original Olympic stadium, the Bouleuterion and the Temple of Zeus, enjoy free time in modern Olympiato shop or visit the Museum of the Olympic Games.
Saranda or Sarandë is the capital of the District of Sarandë, Albania, and is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Albanian Riviera. It is situated on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea in the central Mediterranean, about 14 km (8.7 mi) east of the north end of the Greek island of Corfu. Its name derives from the name of the Byzantine monastery of the Agioi Saranda (meaning the "Forty Saints"), honoring the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste.
Dubrovnik, the so rightfully called "Adriatic jewel", is walled all around with ramparts that drop to the sea and enclose a town of closely clustered buildings, mostly attired in white walls and brilliant red rooftops. A walk along its cobblestone streets, where time seems to stand still, will reveal an idyllic small town, with many highlights, such as Roland's Column, the Bell Tower or the Old Port, the Franciscan Monastery/ Old Pharmacy Museum, Rector’s Palace (the most historic monument in Dubrovnik), Sponza Palace and the Dominican Monastery, between the Sponza Palace and the Ploče Gate. Time allowing, take the cable car and enjoy the best views of Dubrovnik and the surrounding area are, from the top of the Srd Hill.
Trieste is a city and port in northeastern Italy, near the borders of Slovenia. It is located on the homonymous gulf, in the Adriatic Sea, in one of the richest regions of Italy.