Greece, Turkey & Egypt Featuring Alexandria - Athens return
Deal number 29456393
Silversea
Silver Nova
26th Sep 2027
Mediterranean
11-night cruise
Departing from Athens
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11 night Silversea cruise from Athens return, onboard Silver Nova in a Classic Veranda Suite.
Gourmet dining in multiple restaurants with diverse cuisine and 24-hour in-suite dining
Complimentary drinks onboard including champagne, select wines & spirits and specialty coffees & fine teas.
Enrichment lectures and onboard entertainment
Complimentary city centre transportation when required by the destination.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Butler service.
Unlimited access to fitness center, spa's sauna, steam room, and relaxation areas.
Port charges and government fees.
Shipboard gratuities.
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An expansive and exquisite journey of iconic islands and historic shores, touching continents and cultures. Turkey's Aegean coast offers turquoise waters dotted with windsurfers, while Patmos' cosmopolitan spirit captivates. Sail south to the ancient wonders of Egypt's Alexandria before a stunning final flourish - exploring iconic Santorini without the crowds, Heraklion's buried Minoan history, and the pure poetic beauty of Nafplion.
Itinerary
Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and the foundation on which Western civilization was built. The Acropolis, with the Parthenon at its summit, remains the defining image of the entire Greece, but the city below rewards just as much: the ancient Agora, the National Archaeological Museum, the Plaka neighbourhood's tavernas and neoclassical streets, and the view at dusk from Lycabettus Hill over a city of four million. Piraeus is the port that has served Athens since antiquity; the journey from quayside to the foot of the Acropolis takes less than half an hour.
Mykonos has been celebrated since the 1960s when artists and celebrities first discovered its whitewashed lanes, windmills, and pellucid blue water. The secret is long since out, but the island has absorbed its fame without entirely losing its character. Little Venice, where houses overhang the sea, remains beautiful at any hour. At the center of the Cyclades, Mykonos also serves as the natural base for Delos, the uninhabited sacred island that was once the religious capital of the ancient Greek world, and one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.
Reaching into the Aegean west of Izmir, e?me combines seductive beaches and clear coves with a townscape that still feels unmistakably Turkish. Its Genoese and Ottoman castle, palm-lined marina, fresh-seafood restaurants, and famous thermal springs give the resort a distinct character, while the nearby Greek island of Chios seems almost within reach across the water. It is an appealing stop for cruise travelers who want sun, history, and local flavor in equal measure, leaving a vivid sense of place long after departure.
Patmos is a small Aegean island whose cultural significance far exceeds its size. Christians have made pilgrimage here for centuries to the Cave of the Apocalypse, a hillside grotto where St. John is said to have received the Book of Revelation in AD 95. The 11th-century Monastery of St. John the Theologian, built like a fortress above the port, houses illuminated manuscripts of exceptional rarity. Beyond its sacred character, Patmos is simply beautiful: clear water, whitewashed villages, and a quietness that centuries of monastic presence have somehow preserved.
Rhodes is one of the most historically layered islands in the Mediterranean. The medieval Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century and remains one of the best-preserved Crusader cities in the world, its Street of the Knights intact after seven centuries. Beyond the walls, the beaches of Lindos, the acropolis at Kamiros, and the island's turquoise coastline broaden the appeal considerably.
Santorini is the most instantly recognizable island in the Aegean, the blue-domed churches and whitewashed buildings of Oia and Fira cascading down the inner cliff of a volcanic caldera formed by one of history's most catastrophic eruptions. The geological drama is the setting; the sunsets, the black sand beaches of Kamari and Perissa, the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri, and the local Assyrtiko wine are the substance. Santorini rewards early mornings and late evenings, when the light does what made it famous and the crowds have retreated to the cruise ships and the hotels.
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and pursue personal interests, whether visiting the gym, the spa, or simply watching for whales from deck. These blue sea days offer an ideal balance to busy days spent exploring ashore.
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC and served as Egypt's capital for nearly a thousand years: a cosmopolitan meeting point of Greek philosophy, Roman power, and African trade. The modern city carries those layers underfoot while facing the Mediterranean with its own energy. The Corniche seafront, old Greek cafes, the catacombs at Kom El Shoqafa, and the contemporary Bibliotheca Alexandrina make a city that rewards the historically inclined and those simply drawn by sea air and strong coffee.
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and pursue personal interests, whether visiting the gym, the spa, or simply watching for whales from deck. These blue sea days offer an ideal balance to busy days spent exploring ashore.
Heraklion is Crete's capital and, for many visitors, the gateway to the island's greatest archaeological treasure: the Minoan palace of Knossos, a Bronze Age labyrinth of frescoed corridors and ceremonial courts that inspired the legend of the Minotaur. The city itself is more rewarding than its workmanlike reputation suggests, the Venetian harbor fortress, the Archaeological Museum's unrivaled Minoan collection, and the Lion Fountain at the heart of the old town make a compelling case for staying closer to port. The morning market is one of the finest in Greece.
Nafplion was Greece's first capital after independence and retains the elegance of a city that has always known its worth. The Venetian old town, with its neoclassical mansions, shaded squares, and seafront promenade, is one of the most beautiful in the Peloponnese. The Palamidi fortress above, reached by 999 steps, commands views across the Argolic Gulf. Bourtzi, a Venetian island fortress in the harbor, completes a waterfront of rare pictorial quality. Nafplion is where Athenians escape at weekends, which is recommendation enough.
Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and the foundation on which Western civilization was built. The Acropolis, with the Parthenon at its summit, remains the defining image of the entire Greece, but the city below rewards just as much: the ancient Agora, the National Archaeological Museum, the Plaka neighbourhood's tavernas and neoclassical streets, and the view at dusk from Lycabettus Hill over a city of four million. Piraeus is the port that has served Athens since antiquity; the journey from quayside to the foot of the Acropolis takes less than half an hour.
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