Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece

10 nights sailing from Athens (Piraeus) on cruise ship Oosterdam

Itinerary: Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), visiting Alexandria (Egypt), Limassol (Cyprus), Antalya (Turkey), Kos (Greece), Izmir (Turkey), Dardanelles (cruising), Istanbul, Dardanelles (cruising), Istanbul, Mykonos, ending
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Cruise Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece

10 nights sailing from Athens (Piraeus) on cruise ship Oosterdam

from £1,629 Price per person

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Inside

Interior N

Interior MM

Interior M

Interior L

Large Interior K

Large Interior J

Large Interior I

Ocean View

Oceanview (obstructed view) HH

Oceanview (obstructed view) H

Large Oceanview F

Large Oceanview (Partial View ) G

Large Oceanview E

Large Ocenview DD

Large Oceanview D

Large Oceanview C

Balcony

Deluxe Verandah VH

Deluxe Verandah VF

Deluxe Verandah VE

Deluxe Verandah VD

Deluxe Verandah VC

Deluxe Verandah VB

Deluxe Verandah VA

Suite

Signature Superior Suite SZ

Signature Superior Suite SY

Signature Superior Suite SS

Neptuno Deluxe Suite SC

Verandah Deluxe SB

Neptune Deluxe Suite SA

Pinnacle Penthosue Suite PS

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Athens (Piraeus) Embarkation | Departure: 16:00H
Day 2 at sea Arrival time: 00000H | Departure: 00000H
Day 3 Alexandria (Egypt) Arrival time: 6000000H | Departure: 19:00H
Day 4 Limassol (Cyprus) Arrival time: 12:00H | Departure: 18:00H 6 hours in destination
Day 5 Antalya (Turkey) Arrival time: 8000000H | Departure: 17:00H
Day 6 Kos (Greece) Arrival time: 8000000H | Departure: 17:00H
Day 7 Izmir (Turkey) Arrival time: 7000000H | Departure: 19:00H
Day 8 Dardanelles (cruising) Arrival time: 00000H | Departure: 00000H
Day 8 Istanbul Arrival time: 19:00H | Departure: 00000H
Day 9 Dardanelles (cruising) Arrival time: 00000H | Departure: 00000H
Day 9 Istanbul Arrival time: 00000H | Departure: 17:00H
Day 10 Mykonos Arrival time: 13:00H | Departure: 23:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 11 Athens (Piraeus) Arrival time: 7000000H | Departure: 00000H
Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece Cruise itinerary  - Holland America Line

Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece

10 nights Cruise on Oosterdam. Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), visiting Alexandria (Egypt), Limassol (Cyprus), Antalya (Turkey), Kos (Greece), Izmir (Turkey), Dardanelles (cruising), Istanbul, Dardanelles (cruising), Istanbul, Mykonos, ending in Athens (Piraeus).

Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece Cruise itinerary  - Holland America Line
Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece Cruise itinerary  - Holland America Line

Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

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Alexandria (Egypt)

Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt, the largest lying directly on the Mediterranean coast and Egypt´s largest seaport. It is also an important tourist resort. Hellenistic Alexandria was best known for the Lighthouse (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World; its Great Library (the largest in the ancient world now replaced by a modern one); and the Necropolis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Alexandria became a major center of the international shipping industry and one of the most important trading centers in the world, both because it profited from the easy overland connection between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and the lucrative trade in Egyptian cotton.

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Limassol (Cyprus)

The city of Limassol is the second largest in importance after Nicosia, it is located on the south coast of the country, known by many as a seaside resort, as it offers a great variety of services of that kind. It is also known for the animated night life and for the wine festival that the celebrate every year.

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Antalya (Turkey)

Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. It is Turkey's biggest international sea resort, located on the Turkish Riviera. Antalya is in south-west Anatolia, on the Mediterranean Gulf of Antalya, approximately 339 mi from Ankara, 349 mi from Adana, 290 mi from Izmir, and 452 mi from Istambul. The Taurus mountains of southern Anatolia runs parallel to the Mediterranean in an east-west direction, resulting in the formation of narrow coastal plains surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on the fourth. Some parts of the coast feature mountains plunging sharply into the sea, forming small natural bays and peninsulas. Antalya is situated on one such plain where the mountains recede from the shore, consisting of two flat areas formed of travertine rock at a mean height of 115 ft; the citycenter is on the rocky plain closest the coast, with urban sprawl extending to the Kepezüstü Plain further inland.

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Kos (Greece)

Located in the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Kos has long since been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. This multicultural island paradise offers visitors immaculate golden beaches, vibrant nightlife and wealth of activities and attractions. By day, the Hot Springs and Solfatara fields, the basilica of St. Stephens church, Asklepeion the ancient Temple of Medicine and Neratzia Venetian Castle of the Knights of St. John are popular with visitors. By night Kardamena, on the south-east coast, is home to a wide range of bars and nightclubs and entertainment.

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Izmir (Turkey)

Izmir is the third most popular city in Turkey and is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The city is also known as Smyrna and it has the countrys largest port after Istanbul. Izmir is surrounded by mountains and it has modern commercial centers dotted with traditional red tiled roofs. Places of attraction are: the 18th century market, churches, old mosques, Izmir clock tower, Konak square, Izmir bird paradise, Alsancak neighbourhood, Synagogues and castles.

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Dardanelles (cruising)

Dardanelles is a straight that separates Europe and Asia. It joins the Aegean Sea with the interior of the Marmara Sea and it's archipelago. The main city that limits with the straight is the Canakkle where we can visit the archaeological site of Troy.

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Istanbul

Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. It is also one of the largest cities in Europe and the world. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul attracts visitors not only for its history and its monuments, but also for their way of life and its lovely people. It is the city of churches, synagogues and thousands of mosques Istanbul is the city of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces.

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Dardanelles (cruising)

Dardanelles is a straight that separates Europe and Asia. It joins the Aegean Sea with the interior of the Marmara Sea and it's archipelago. The main city that limits with the straight is the Canakkle where we can visit the archaeological site of Troy.

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Istanbul

Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. It is also one of the largest cities in Europe and the world. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul attracts visitors not only for its history and its monuments, but also for their way of life and its lovely people. It is the city of churches, synagogues and thousands of mosques Istanbul is the city of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces.

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Mykonos

Probably the most famous of the Greek Islands, Queen of the Cyclades, and the most cosmopolitan. Mykonos, owes its fame to the beauty of its capital, its white houses narrow passages, and their numerous high quality beaches. Tourism is a major industry, and Mykonos is particularly renowned for its cosmopolitan nightlife; many international celebrities visit the island every summer and and its proximity to the island of Delos, rich in archaeological treasures.

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Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

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The ship: Oosterdam

First-time cruisers aboard this ship will quickly recognize the traditional touches that make Holland America cruisers regulars.

Officially christened in 2003 by Her Dutch Royal Highness, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, the ms Oosterdam is the second in the series of Vista-class ships. As such she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies. The centerpiece of the ms Oosterdam is a magnificent Waterford crystal globe, prominently displayed in a three-story atrium.

Year renovated 2019
Beam 32 m.
Length 288 m.
Tonnage 82.305 tn.
Occupancy 1964
Crew 812
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 42:1
Number of decks 11
Number of staterooms 982
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What's included onboard?

Children's clubs separated per date ranges

Full board and accommodation

Port taxes

Full board 

Wide variety of live shows and entertainment venues

Water, Coffee and tea. Biscuits and snacks at the onboard bares. Ice-cream at the buffett.

What's not included?

Spa treatments 

Internet

Medical Services

Shore excursions

Onboard purchases

Flights, unless otherwise stated

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks - a 15% Bar Service Charge is automatically added to bar charges and Dining Room wine purchases

Holland America will automatically charge $14,50 per person, per day to passengers in interior, ocean-view and balcony cabins and $16 to suite passengers (the charges are subject to change without notice) - Gratuities apply to both adults and children; please see the front desk if you wish to adjust your automatic gratuities.

Your benefits & more

  • Up to £500 OFF!
    Up to £500 OFF!

    Extra discounts Offer ends 31 May 2024. Discounts are applicable on selected sailings from May 2024 to March 2025. Discounts of up to £500 are applicable as follows: Cruises from £1,000 to £1,499 get £25 off. Cruises from £,1500 to £2,999 get £50 off. Cruises from £3,000 to £5,000 get £100 off. Cruises from £5,001 to £10,000 get £150 off. Cruises from £10,001 to £20,000 get £350 off. Cruises from £20,001 onwards get £500 off. For Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises, the Discount offer is applied to the cruise fare only (excluding port taxes and other extras). Some special highly reduced fares may be excluded from this offer. Some cruise lines are also excluded from this offer such as Fred Olsen or Virgin Voyages.

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