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Iconic Cities of the Mediterranean
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Iconic Cities of the Mediterranean Balmoral · departs Mon 3 Jan 2028 · 21 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 21 nights · Fly-cruise · 3 Jan 2028

21-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Málaga, departing Mon 3 Jan 2028 and calling at Cartagena, Siracusa, Alexandria and 5 more ports. From £2,099 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Mon 3 Jan 2028
Returns
Mon 24 Jan 2028
Duration
21 nights
Departs
Málaga (fly-cruise)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£2,099 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:Twenty-one nights and six countries from Málaga, swapping January highs of 27°C for Morocco, Cape Verde and Cadiz's Three Kings parade.

Highlights

  • Spend winter in the comfortable warmth of the Mediterranean
  • Discover ancient wonders from Istanbul to the Pyramids of Giza
  • Explore iconic landmarks when peak crowds have lessened

Itinerary

  1. 1 Málaga · Spain
  2. 2 Cartagena · Spain
  3. 3 Siracusa · Italy
  4. 4 Alexandria · Egypt
  5. 5 Limassol · Cyprus
  6. 6 Rhodes · Greece
  7. 7 Istanbul · Turkey
  8. 8 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  9. 9 Valletta · Malta
  10. 10 Málaga · Spain (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

  • 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

  • Cartagena · Spain

    Cartagena's port offers eight major attractions within walking distance, from Roman museums to the Teatro Romano. Spain's second-largest city in Murcia sits on a natural Mediterranean harbour.

    8 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

  • Limassol · Cyprus

    Limassol is Cyprus's most populated municipality with 108,105 residents. Explore medieval castles, gardens and coastal attractions on this Eastern Mediterranean port call.

    5 things to do on a port day

  • Rhodes · Greece

    Rhodes is the largest Dodecanese island and ninth largest in the Mediterranean. Explore medieval cities, ancient ruins and museums rich in history.

    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

  • 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

  • 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

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