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Scenic Shores & Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean
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Scenic Shores & Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean Balmoral · departs Tue 2 Nov 2027 · 33 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 33 nights · Fly-cruise · 2 Nov 2027

33-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Piraeus (for Athens), departing Tue 2 Nov 2027 and calling at Taranto, Sarandë, Koper and 10 more ports. From £3,999 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Tue 2 Nov 2027
Returns
Sun 5 Dec 2027
Duration
33 nights
Departs
Piraeus (for Athens) (fly-cruise)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£3,999 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Fly cruise to Dubrovnik, Kotor, Athens, Istanbul, Ephesus, Rhodes and Alexandria. Scenic Adriatic sailing, Greek islands and the Pyramids of Giza.

Highlights

  • Enjoy scenic cruising of St Anthony’s Channel and the Bay of Kotor
  • Explore the iconic old town of Dubrovnik and lesser‑visited Taranto
  • Spend longer in Athens and Istanbul to allow for relaxed exploration

Itinerary

  1. 1 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  2. 2 Taranto · Italy
  3. 3 Sarandë · Albania
  4. 4 Koper · Slovenia
  5. 5 Sibenik · Croatia
  6. 6 Dubrovnik · Croatia
  7. 7 Kotor · Montenegro
  8. 8 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  9. 9 Bodrum · Turkey
  10. 10 Rhodes · Greece
  11. 11 Alanya · Turkey
  12. 12 Heraklion · Greece
  13. 13 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  14. 14 Istanbul · Turkey
  15. 15 Kusadasi · Turkey
  16. 16 Alexandria · Egypt
  17. 17 Heraklion · Greece
  18. 18 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

  • 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

  • Dubrovnik · Croatia

    Dubrovnik is a prominent Mediterranean destination on the Adriatic coast with medieval architecture, fortifications and numerous attractions within walking distance of the port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Kotor · Montenegro

    Kotor is a town of 13,347 people in Montenegro's secluded Bay of Kotor, with medieval Old Town attractions and hiking trails within walking distance of the cruise port.

    8 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

  • 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

  • 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

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