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Iconic Islands of the Mediterranean Balmoral · departs Sun 5 Dec 2027 · 8 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 8 nights · Fly-cruise · 5 Dec 2027

8-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Piraeus (for Athens), departing Sun 5 Dec 2027 and calling at Valletta, Trapani, Cagliari and 2 more ports. From £849 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Sun 5 Dec 2027
Returns
Mon 13 Dec 2027
Duration
8 nights
Departs
Piraeus (for Athens) (fly-cruise)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£849 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:Explore Mediterranean islands and Athens in winter sunshine, visiting Malta, Sicily, Sardinia and Menorca with fewer crowds and scenic harbours.

Highlights

  • Explore four of the Mediterranean's most iconic islands
  • Discover the small ship ports of Trapani and Mahón
  • Admire Valletta's Grand Harbour from the decks of Balmoral

Itinerary

  1. 1 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  2. 2 Valletta · Malta
  3. 3 Trapani · Italy
  4. 4 Cagliari · Italy
  5. 5 Mahon · Spain
  6. 6 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

  • 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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