Piraeus/Athens, Alexandria, Haifa-, Limassol, Antalya, Rhodes, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Istanbul, Kos
| Day | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
1η | Piraeus/Athens, Greece | 03/10/2026 00:00 | 03/10/2026 17:00 |
2η | At sea | ||
3η | Alexandria, Egypt | 05/10/2026 07:00 | 05/10/2026 23:59 |
4η | At sea | ||
5η | Haifa-, Israel | 07/10/2026 08:00 | 07/10/2026 00:00 |
6η | Haifa-, Israel | 08/10/2026 00:00 | 08/10/2026 21:00 |
7η | Limassol, Cyprus | 09/10/2026 08:00 | 09/10/2026 17:00 |
8η | Antalya, Turkey | 10/10/2026 08:00 | 10/10/2026 17:00 |
9η | Rhodes, Greece | 11/10/2026 08:00 | 11/10/2026 23:00 |
10η | At sea | ||
11η | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey | 13/10/2026 07:00 | 13/10/2026 19:00 |
12η | Piraeus/Athens, Greece | 14/10/2026 07:00 | 14/10/2026 17:00 |
13η | Mykonos, Greece | 15/10/2026 07:00 | 15/10/2026 20:00 |
14η | At sea | ||
15η | Istanbul, Turkey | 17/10/2026 07:00 | 17/10/2026 00:00 |
16η | Istanbul, Turkey | 18/10/2026 00:00 | 18/10/2026 23:00 |
17η | At sea | ||
18η | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey | 20/10/2026 07:00 | 20/10/2026 19:00 |
19η | Kos, Greece | 21/10/2026 08:00 | 21/10/2026 18:00 |
20η | Rhodes, Greece | 22/10/2026 08:00 | 22/10/2026 21:00 |
21η | At sea | ||
22η | Piraeus/Athens, Greece | 24/10/2026 07:00 | 24/10/2026 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.
Founded in c. 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria became an important center of the Hellenistic civilization and remained the capital of Hellenistic and Roman & Byzantine Egypt for almost one thousand years. Alexandria flourished as the most important harbor and capital of Egypt and today is the second biggest city in the country. The Royal Library or Ancient Library of Alexandria, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The impressive city wad built on the delta of the river Nile and often is characterized as the "bright pearl of the Mediterranean". It is filled with museums and provides access to the Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Haifa is the largest city in northern Israel, and the third largest city in the country, with a population of over 272,181. The city is home to the Baha'i World Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today the city is an important port on the Mediterranean coast of Israel and is located in the Gulf of Haifa with an area of 63.7 sq.km. It is home to Matam, one of the oldest and largest high-tech parks in the country.
Haifa is the largest city in northern Israel, and the third largest city in the country, with a population of over 272,181. The city is home to the Baha'i World Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today the city is an important port on the Mediterranean coast of Israel and is located in the Gulf of Haifa with an area of 63.7 sq.km. It is home to Matam, one of the oldest and largest high-tech parks in the country.
Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus and important transit harbor in the Mediterranean, located on the island's south coast, in the Greek sector of Cyprus. A delicious place to sun-worship. Limassol Castle occupies a dominant position in the landmark and tourist attractions in the city. It is the imperial castle where Richard the Lionhearted married Queen Berengaria in 1191. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of Museums (Archaeological, Folk Art) and archaeological sites (Kourion, Limassol Castle, Amathus Ruins etc).
Antalya is a large coastal Mediterranean city on the south coast of Turkey. The Roman port of Antalya is full of fishing boats and sailboats. Around it, the old city walls since the Byzantines, stand intact. Major hotels dominate in the coastline
Rhodes is an enchanting island that shines green and white, surrounded by the blue waters of the eastern Aegean. It is strewn with small towns and was merely one of the most glorious cities of antiquity, the world- renowned Island of the Knights. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood more than 100 feet high at the edge of the harbor, before an earthquake toppled it in 226 B.C. Of the statue, nothing remains, but Rhodes Old Town, a World Heritage Site, remains one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe and a place of pilgrimage for cruise travelers. Stroll along the medieval streets and the wonderful fortifications, walk along the Street of the Knights and visit the Palace of the Knights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The port of Kos is located at the northeastern end of the island. At the entrance, just across the coast of Asia Minor, lies the imposing Castle of the Knights, one of the most important historical monuments of the island. The moat of the castle has turned into the famous avenue of Palms. The city is known for its beautiful buildings, its alleys and squares.
Rhodes is an enchanting island that shines green and white, surrounded by the blue waters of the eastern Aegean. It is strewn with small towns and was merely one of the most glorious cities of antiquity, the world- renowned Island of the Knights. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood more than 100 feet high at the edge of the harbor, before an earthquake toppled it in 226 B.C. Of the statue, nothing remains, but Rhodes Old Town, a World Heritage Site, remains one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe and a place of pilgrimage for cruise travelers. Stroll along the medieval streets and the wonderful fortifications, walk along the Street of the Knights and visit the Palace of the Knights.
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.