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Iconic Islands & Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean Balmoral · departs Tue 23 Nov 2027 · 20 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 20 nights · Fly-cruise · 23 Nov 2027

20-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Piraeus (for Athens), departing Tue 23 Nov 2027 and calling at Istanbul, Kusadasi, Alexandria and 6 more ports. From £2,429 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Tue 23 Nov 2027
Returns
Mon 13 Dec 2027
Duration
20 nights
Departs
Piraeus (for Athens) (fly-cruise)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£2,429 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Price checked 20 Oct 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:Fly cruise to Athens, Istanbul, Ephesus, Alexandria, Crete, Malta and Sardinia. Iconic landmarks, island calls and coastal exploration at a comfortable pace.

Highlights

  • Enjoy extended time in ports to explore iconic sights at your leisure Highlights include Athens’ ancient heart and Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
  • Experience scenic Dardanelles sailing, plus relaxed island days

Itinerary

  1. 1 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  2. 2 Istanbul · Turkey
  3. 3 Kusadasi · Turkey
  4. 4 Alexandria · Egypt
  5. 5 Heraklion · Greece
  6. 6 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  7. 7 Valletta · Malta
  8. 8 Trapani · Italy
  9. 9 Cagliari · Italy
  10. 10 Mahon · Spain
  11. 11 Málaga · Spain

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

  • Athens · Greece

    Athens (Piraeus) offers ancient landmarks including the Acropolis and Parthenon, plus museums and gardens within easy reach of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • 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.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • 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.

    5 things to do on a port day

  • 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.

    7 things to do on a port day

  • 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.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Valletta · Malta

    Valletta is Europe's smallest capital city, packed with museums, historic landmarks and waterfront attractions within walking distance of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Cagliari · Italy

    Cagliari, Sardinia's capital, offers eight major attractions within walking distance of the port, from historic landmarks to scenic viewpoints.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Málaga · Spain

    Málaga offers spring through autumn sailings with Mediterranean warmth. Explore the Alcazaba fortress, Picasso museum and cathedral within walking distance of the port.

    8 things to do on a port day

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