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Mediterranean Sea
Trip Duration
14 nights
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Athens (Piraeus), GreeceEnd Port
Athens (Piraeus), GreeceDepart 15:00
Piraeus is the historic port of Athens. Athens, which is Greece's capital city, is the historical capital of Europe and is bursting with culture and history. Highlights of Athens are the Acropolis and the vast numbers of temple situated around the city which are superb examples of Ancient Greek architecture. In addition, there is a wide variety of museums, like the National Archaeological Museum which is the perfect place to discover the full extent of the historical importance of Athens. The blend of history, charm and beauty of Athens is sure to make it an unforgettable visit.
Arrive 09:00
Depart 17:00
The small port town has about 300 inhabitants and is the starting point for trips to Olympia. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. Impressively, visitors can see remains of the Temple of Zeus, the stadium and the Temple of Hera.
Arrive 08:00
Depart 17:00
With an estimated 295,000 inhabitants, Catania is the second largest city in Sicily. It is mostly built in the style of the Roman Baroque and the area still reflects this era today in its churches, palaces and other buildings.
Arrive 08:00
Overnight
Valletta has about 6,500 inhabitants and is the smallest capital in the EU. Since 1980, the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Thanks to the ring of bastions surrounding the city, Valletta is one of the best secured cities in the world. The Grand Master's Palace is surely one of the most magnificent sights of Malta. The St. John's Co-Cathedral, Fort St. Elmo, the Auberges as well as numerous museums, many of which deal with Malta's history are among the most noteworthy buildings.
Arrive 09:00
Depart 19:00
Rhodes is situated in eastern Aegean Sea and is the main island of the Dodecanese. The village of Lindos boasts whitewashed houses and the Acropolis, is also one of the main attractions on the Greek island.
Arrive 07:00
Depart 19:00
Kuşadası lies on the Turkish Aegean coast with about 59,000 inhabitants. Numerous sandy beaches are located in and around Kuşadası. The highlight of Kuşadası is, without doubt, the ruins of Ephesus. One of the oldest, largest and most important cities of Asia Minor, is located there. Kuşadası has an electric nightlife with the Aegean party scene along with Irish pubs and multilingual tours.
The Dardanelles passage connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Marmara Sea with the Black Sea. The strait is about 65 kilometers long and between 1.3 and 6 km wide and is 50 meters deep, on average .
Arrive 07:00
Overnight
Istanbul is situated on the northern shore of the Marmara Sea between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Istanbul is only city in the world that is located on two continents. Numerous museums, theaters, opera houses and mosques and palaces can be visited. Tourists are strongly advised to visit the fortune-telling cafes, where charming ladies read the future from the coffee grounds.
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Having entered the Holland America Line fleet in 2018, the Nieuw Statendam raised the bar for elegance at sea. She is the second of the Pinnacle-class ships and is the sister ship of the Koningsdam.
Launch Date:
2017Passengers:
26662 Adults
14 nights
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