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Ancient Wonders of Turkey, Greece & Egypt Balmoral · departs Tue 23 Nov 2027 · 12 nights (fly-cruise)
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 12 nights · Fly-cruise · 23 Nov 2027
12-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Piraeus (for Athens), departing Tue 23 Nov 2027 and calling at Istanbul, Kusadasi, Alexandria and 1 more ports. From £1,999 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 10 Nov 2026.
- Sails
- Tue 23 Nov 2027
- Returns
- Sun 5 Dec 2027
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Departs
- Piraeus (for Athens) (fly-cruise)
- Ship
- Balmoral
- Cruise line
- Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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Price from
£1,999 per person
Cabin: Interior Cabin
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Price checked 10 Nov 2026 against the cruise line's page. Prices and availability change daily and are confirmed by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines when you book. Booked direct with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · ATOL protected (ATOL 5016) · ABTA member W0637.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Discover ancient wonders from Athens and Istanbul to Ephesus, Alexandria and Crete, with iconic landmarks and historic treasures throughout.
Highlights
- Explore iconic landmarks in Athens, Istanbul and Alexandria
- Enjoy scenic cruising of the Dardanelles from Balmoral's decks
- Take a once-in-a-lifetime tour to the Pyramids of Giza
Itinerary
- 1 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
- 2 Istanbul · Turkey
- 3 Kusadasi · Turkey
- 4 Alexandria · Egypt
- 5 Heraklion · Greece
- 6 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece (return)
Ports in sailing order as published by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines; sea days and scenic cruising not shown. Itineraries can change.
Ports on this cruise
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Athens · Greece
Athens (Piraeus) offers ancient landmarks including the Acropolis and Parthenon, plus museums and gardens within easy reach of the cruise port.
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Istanbul · Turkey
Istanbul straddles two continents on the Bosphorus, with eight major attractions within 2 km of the cruise port, including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
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Kuşadası · Turkey
Kuşadası is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast with attractions within walking distance of the cruise pier, best visited April to October.
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Alexandria · Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt's principal seaport and second largest city, blends ancient history with Mediterranean charm. Home to iconic landmarks like Montaza Palace and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.
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Heraklion · Greece
Heraklion is Crete's largest city and a major cruise port with ancient Minoan heritage, Venetian fortresses and world-class museums within walking distance.
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