33 nightsFrom Athens (Piraeus), Greece17 ports of call
Scenic Shores & Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral
Overview
A 33-night voyage aboard Balmoral, departing Athens (Piraeus), Greece on 2 Nov 2027 and returning to the same port, calling at 17 destinations along the way.
Athens (Piraeus), GreeceTarantoSarandeKoperSibenikDubrovnikAthens (Piraeus), GreeceBodrumRhodesAlanya, TurkeyHeraklionAthens (Piraeus), GreeceIstanbulKusadasiAlexandria, EgyptHeraklionAthens (Piraeus), Greece
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Itinerary
33 nights · 36 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Piraeus (Athens), GreeceEmbark
2 Nov 2027The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki. - 2
Day 2 ·Piraeus (Athens), Greece
3 Nov 2027The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki. - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
4 Nov 2027 - 4
Day 4 ·Taranto
5 Nov 2027 - 5
Day 5 ·Sarande
6 Nov 2027 - 6
Day 6 ·At Sea
7 Nov 2027 - 7
Day 7 ·Koper
8 Nov 2027An island until the 19th Century, Koper is the main port in Slovenia and the gateway to Central Europe. The old town is abundant with architecture and cultural monuments. The richness of the culinary heritage, as well as the hospitality, kindness and attention of the native Slovenians, guarantees a pleasant visit. - 8
Day 8 ·Cruise St. Anthony Channel
9 Nov 2027 - 8
Day 8 ·Sibenik, Croatia
9 Nov 2027Lesser known than the beautiful, yet well-trodden cities of Split and Dubrovnik, Sibenik offers all of the quintessential delights than one might have come to expect from destinations situated on Croatia’s glorious Adriatic Coast.
Sibenik is situated within a deep bay, one of the best-protected harbours found anyway in the Adriatic region, and boasts spectacular surrounding landscapes, while the city itself is a sight to behold from the first moment it comes into view; typically Croatian scenes of white-washed, terracotta-topped buildings hint at the type of treasures awaiting discovery ashore.
Wander the little, steeply-angled streets and attractive squares framed by a mix of centuries-old architectural gems, shops and cafés reveal themselves; particular highlights to see-out include the impressive town hall, the churches of St Barbara and St Fran, and the piece de resistance: Cathedral Sveti Jakov. Built in the early 15th century, UNESCO-listed Sveti Jakov is considered one of Croatia’s finest and most important Renaissance-era landmarks, built from limestone and marble under the supervision of the great Croatian stone masters Juraj Dalmatinac and Nikola Firentinac. - 9
Day 9 ·Dubrovnik, Croatia
10 Nov 2027There's no mistaking the past wealth and proud spirit of this ‘Jewel of the Adriatic', perched on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. An independent city-state for 600 years until conquered by Napoleon, Dubrovnik survives, despite recent events, as one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities - a timeless architectural showpiece, whose graceful churches and cloisters, palaces and fountains, mellow Baroque facades and encircling ancient walls, all seem more stage set than reality. - 10
Day 10 ·Cruising Bay of Kotor
11 Nov 2027 - 10
Day 10 ·Bay of Kotor
11 Nov 2027 - 11
Day 11 ·At Sea
12 Nov 2027 - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
13 Nov 2027 - 13
Day 13 ·Piraeus (Athens), Greece
14 Nov 2027The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki. - 14
Day 14 ·Piraeus (Athens), Greece
15 Nov 2027The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki. - 15
Day 15 ·At Sea
16 Nov 2027 - 16
Day 16 ·Bodrum, Turkey
17 Nov 2027On Turkey's Aegean coast, this lively little resort boasts a captivatingly picturesque setting - with tiers of whitewashed houses ablaze with flowers rising from the colourful port and yacht marina to windmill topped heights. Birthplace of Herodotus, the ‘Father of History', it was founded some 2,500 years ago as a Greek colony. No visit should miss the ruined tomb of King Mausolous (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world), the 15th century Crusader castle dominating the town - and the many shops selling leather ware and jewellery. - 17
Day 17 ·Rhodes, Greece
18 Nov 2027Largest island of the Dodecanese, Rhodes was the headquarters of the crusader Knights of St John before defeat by the Ottoman Turks. Within the capital's massive citadel walls the medieval Old Town presents a hive of narrow cobbled streets, dominated by the Avenue of the Knights and imposing Palace of the Grand Masters. More modern distractions await in the New Town while nearby is picturesque Lindos, clustered below a hilltop acropolis and Crusader Castle. - 18
Day 18 ·Alanya, Turkey
19 Nov 2027If you want to explore the ancient culture this area has to offer, then head to the fortress district. There are several interesting sights to explore including Alanya’s Castle, the Red Tower, remains of a Seljuk village and the nearby Damlatas Caves. Or if you simply want to relax then there is a 20km stretch of silky sand beach to the east. - 19
Day 19 ·Alanya, Turkey
20 Nov 2027If you want to explore the ancient culture this area has to offer, then head to the fortress district. There are several interesting sights to explore including Alanya’s Castle, the Red Tower, remains of a Seljuk village and the nearby Damlatas Caves. Or if you simply want to relax then there is a 20km stretch of silky sand beach to the east. - 20
Day 20 ·At Sea
21 Nov 2027 - 21
Day 21 ·Heraklion, Crete
22 Nov 2027Capital of the ruggedly beautiful Crete, largest of the Greek Islands, whose ancient legends and history dates back 5,000 years to the Minoans, Europe's first civilisation. Here was born Zeus, king of the gods, and here at the site of Knossos was the fabled labyrinth where Theseus slew the Minotaur. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Turks have all left their mark, and more recent monuments to the battles of World War II abound. - 22
Day 22 ·Piraeus (Athens), Greece
23 Nov 2027The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki. - 23
Day 23 ·Piraeus (Athens), Greece
24 Nov 2027The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki. - 24
Day 24 ·At Sea
25 Nov 2027 - 25
Day 25 ·Istanbul, Turkey
26 Nov 2027Built on the shores of two continents and seat of successive Byzantine and Ottoman Empires for 1,500 years, Istanbul (the Constantinople of old) is a chaotic, cosmoplitan collision of East and West, past and present. Among its great wealth of monuments and landmarks are the ethereal Blue Mosque, glittering Topkapi Palace (once home of the sultans), vast Kapali Carsi (the world's largest covered bazaar) and the aromatic Egyptian Spice Market. - 26
Day 26 ·Istanbul, Turkey
27 Nov 2027Built on the shores of two continents and seat of successive Byzantine and Ottoman Empires for 1,500 years, Istanbul (the Constantinople of old) is a chaotic, cosmoplitan collision of East and West, past and present. Among its great wealth of monuments and landmarks are the ethereal Blue Mosque, glittering Topkapi Palace (once home of the sultans), vast Kapali Carsi (the world's largest covered bazaar) and the aromatic Egyptian Spice Market. - 27
Day 27 ·At Sea
28 Nov 2027 - 28
Day 28 ·Kusadasi, Turkey
29 Nov 2027Kuşadasi is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast, and a gateway for the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus, one of the nation’s best preserved ancient cities.
Numerous attractive cafes and restaurants scattered along palm-lined boulevards serving a variety of fresh seafood and local specialities add to the lively atmosphere of the town. For a slice of tranquillity many visit Kuşadasi’s various steam baths and the natural spas. - 29
Day 29 ·Kusadasi, Turkey
30 Nov 2027Kuşadasi is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast, and a gateway for the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus, one of the nation’s best preserved ancient cities.
Numerous attractive cafes and restaurants scattered along palm-lined boulevards serving a variety of fresh seafood and local specialities add to the lively atmosphere of the town. For a slice of tranquillity many visit Kuşadasi’s various steam baths and the natural spas. - 30
Day 30 ·At Sea
1 Dec 2027 - 31
Day 31 ·Alexandria, Egypt
2 Dec 2027A Roman amphitheatre, ancient catacombs and the site of the great Pharos lighthouse recall distant glories, while the 19th century Montazah Palace - a former royal residence - and seafront boulevards reflect a more recent era. Alexandria exists in the land that gave birth to the first great civilisation. - 32
Day 32 ·At Sea
3 Dec 2027 - 33
Day 33 ·Heraklion, Crete
4 Dec 2027Capital of the ruggedly beautiful Crete, largest of the Greek Islands, whose ancient legends and history dates back 5,000 years to the Minoans, Europe's first civilisation. Here was born Zeus, king of the gods, and here at the site of Knossos was the fabled labyrinth where Theseus slew the Minotaur. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Turks have all left their mark, and more recent monuments to the battles of World War II abound. - 34
Day 34 ·Piraeus (Athens), GreeceDisembark
5 Dec 2027The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki.
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