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Mediterranean Cruise aboard Riviera ship from Piraeus to Istanbul with visits to Greece, Israel, Egypt, and Turkey for 11 days
Mediterranean Cruise aboard Riviera ship from Piraeus to Istanbul with visits to Greece, Israel, Egypt, and Turkey for 11 days
About this cruise
Embark on an 11-day cruise through the Mediterranean, starting from Piraeus and finishing in Istanbul aboard the Riviera ship. Discover a range of fascinating destinations in Greece, Israel, Egypt, and Turkey along the way.
Day 2: Santorini, Greece. Arrival time: 08:00. Departure time: 19:00. Duration of port stay: 11 hours. Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Greek Aegean Sea. This rugged and unique island was created by a volcanic eruption. Today, the inhabitants live on the edge of the volcano`s crater. White villages are situated at dizzying heights near the cliffs. The most beautiful of the Cyclades islands combines blue sea, breathtaking views, and a bizarre landscape. The typical Cycladic architecture consists of cubical houses with colored shutters and many small chapels with blue domes. Attractions: Akrotiri archaeological site, Mavro Rachidi beach with impressive black and reddish rocks, Perissa beach with finest black sand, Mesa Vuno rock massif, Pyrgos village.
Day 3: Sea day.
Day 4: Haifa, Israel. Arrival time: 06:00. Haifa, located in the north of Israel, is a central hub in the Eastern Mediterranean. With approximately 260,000 inhabitants, Haifa is the third largest city and has the largest port in Israel. As Haifa is situated at the foot of Mount Carmel, a city tour is recommended due to the impressive panorama. In addition to some remarkable sights, such as Gan Ha`em Park, the sculpture garden, and numerous museums, one can also relax on one of the beaches.
Day 5: Haifa, Israel. Departure time: 19:00. Haifa, located in the north of Israel, is a central hub in the Eastern Mediterranean. With approximately 260,000 inhabitants, Haifa is the third largest city and has the largest port in Israel. As Haifa is situated at the foot of Mount Carmel, a city tour is recommended due to the impressive panorama. In addition to some remarkable sights, such as Gan Ha`em Park, the sculpture garden, and numerous museums, one can also relax on one of the beaches.
Day 6: Port Said, Egypt. Arrival time: 06:00. Departure time: 20:00. Duration of port stay: 14 hours. Since the opening of the Suez Canal, Port Said has been considered the gateway to the East. The Mediterranean port is particularly popular with visitors due to its numerous duty-free shops and boutiques. Egypt`s most beautiful city, with a population of 560,000 today, was founded in 1859 in connection with the construction of the Suez Canal. Despite being destroyed several times, the city has not lost any of its charm, as many of the old houses with large balconies on each floor are still preserved. Attractions in and around Port Said include Cairo, the Nile Delta, the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Muhammad Ali Mosque.
Day 7: Alexandria, Egypt. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 20:00. Duration of port stay: 13 hours. The second largest city in Egypt was founded in 332 BC by Alexander the Great. The city has two ports. The East Port experienced its heyday in the Middle Ages. Worth seeing: "Pompey`s Pillar," "Cleopatra`s Obelisk" within the old city walls, "Abu Al-Abbas Mosque" (a stylistic masterpiece of Islamic architecture), "Ras el Tin Palace," "Montaza Palace," "Fort of Sultan Qaytbay" at the port with fantastic views of Alexandria. Other attractions are the two remnants from Roman times in Alexandria: "Kom el-Dikka" (the only Roman amphitheater on African soil) and the burial site "Kom el-Shukafa".
Day 8: Sea day.
Day 9: Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 15:00. Duration of port stay: 8 hours. The former pirate stronghold of Kusadasi has developed into a well-known vacation spot in Turkey in recent years. Typical for this place are the numerous fish restaurants at the harbor, the tempting boutiques, the oriental antique shops, the bars and street cafes on the waterfront. Sights: The old "Mehmet-Pascha-Caravanserai" from the 17th century, the beautiful marina, one of the most modern yacht harbors in Turkey, the fortress on the small island, which is called Bird Island.
Day 10: Istanbul, Turkey. Arrival time: 11:00. A global metropolis with a unique character. A city full of beauty and contrasts, with breathtaking world history, from Byzantium to Constantinople to the present. Furthermore, Istanbul is not just culture. Shopping on a budget, eating oriental cuisine, or meeting new people are just a few examples among many. The city is full of historically significant buildings, monuments, churches, and mosques.
Day 11: Istanbul, Turkey. A global metropolis with a unique character. A city full of beauty and contrasts, with breathtaking world history, from Byzantium to Constantinople to the present. Furthermore, Istanbul is not just culture. Shopping on a budget, eating oriental cuisine, or meeting new people are just a few examples among many. The city is full of historically significant buildings, monuments, churches, and mosques.
Cabin Prices
The cruise price at the top of the page (2.849€) is listed for the accommodation of one person in a double cabin. To get the total cabin cost, multiply this price by two. All subsequent prices are listed for the entire cabin and do not require additional multiplication.
All prices presented on this website are approximate and do not constitute a public offer. For precise price information, please contact the service provider.
Single Cabin Price
| Cruise Date | Interior Cabin | Ocean View Cabin | Balcony Cabin | Suite |
| 28/09/2024 - 08/10/2024 | - | 5.700€ | 6.560€ | 8.860€ |
Double Cabin Price
| Cruise Date | Interior Cabin | Ocean View Cabin | Balcony Cabin | Suite |
| 28/09/2024 - 08/10/2024 | - | 5.700€ | 6.560€ | 8.860€ |
Cabin Price for Two Adults with One Child
| Cruise Date | Interior Cabin | Ocean View Cabin | Balcony Cabin | Suite |
| 28/09/2024 - 08/10/2024 | - | 5.700€ | 6.560€ | 8.860€ |
Cruise Route
Day 1: Piraeus (Athens), Greece. Piraeus, a modern port city today, has been the port of Athens since ancient times, connected to the capital by city walls, of which only remains are left. Piraeus has gained a reputation for its attractive nightlife and romantic seafood taverns by the sea. Sights include the ancient port of Zea Marina, remains of the Long Walls (5th century BC), Archaeological Museum with ancient wrecks, Apollo and Athena statues, Hellenic Maritime Museum, and Veakio Theater.Day 2: Santorini, Greece. Arrival time: 08:00. Departure time: 19:00. Duration of port stay: 11 hours. Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Greek Aegean Sea. This rugged and unique island was created by a volcanic eruption. Today, the inhabitants live on the edge of the volcano`s crater. White villages are situated at dizzying heights near the cliffs. The most beautiful of the Cyclades islands combines blue sea, breathtaking views, and a bizarre landscape. The typical Cycladic architecture consists of cubical houses with colored shutters and many small chapels with blue domes. Attractions: Akrotiri archaeological site, Mavro Rachidi beach with impressive black and reddish rocks, Perissa beach with finest black sand, Mesa Vuno rock massif, Pyrgos village.
Day 3: Sea day.
Day 4: Haifa, Israel. Arrival time: 06:00. Haifa, located in the north of Israel, is a central hub in the Eastern Mediterranean. With approximately 260,000 inhabitants, Haifa is the third largest city and has the largest port in Israel. As Haifa is situated at the foot of Mount Carmel, a city tour is recommended due to the impressive panorama. In addition to some remarkable sights, such as Gan Ha`em Park, the sculpture garden, and numerous museums, one can also relax on one of the beaches.
Day 5: Haifa, Israel. Departure time: 19:00. Haifa, located in the north of Israel, is a central hub in the Eastern Mediterranean. With approximately 260,000 inhabitants, Haifa is the third largest city and has the largest port in Israel. As Haifa is situated at the foot of Mount Carmel, a city tour is recommended due to the impressive panorama. In addition to some remarkable sights, such as Gan Ha`em Park, the sculpture garden, and numerous museums, one can also relax on one of the beaches.
Day 6: Port Said, Egypt. Arrival time: 06:00. Departure time: 20:00. Duration of port stay: 14 hours. Since the opening of the Suez Canal, Port Said has been considered the gateway to the East. The Mediterranean port is particularly popular with visitors due to its numerous duty-free shops and boutiques. Egypt`s most beautiful city, with a population of 560,000 today, was founded in 1859 in connection with the construction of the Suez Canal. Despite being destroyed several times, the city has not lost any of its charm, as many of the old houses with large balconies on each floor are still preserved. Attractions in and around Port Said include Cairo, the Nile Delta, the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Muhammad Ali Mosque.
Day 7: Alexandria, Egypt. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 20:00. Duration of port stay: 13 hours. The second largest city in Egypt was founded in 332 BC by Alexander the Great. The city has two ports. The East Port experienced its heyday in the Middle Ages. Worth seeing: "Pompey`s Pillar," "Cleopatra`s Obelisk" within the old city walls, "Abu Al-Abbas Mosque" (a stylistic masterpiece of Islamic architecture), "Ras el Tin Palace," "Montaza Palace," "Fort of Sultan Qaytbay" at the port with fantastic views of Alexandria. Other attractions are the two remnants from Roman times in Alexandria: "Kom el-Dikka" (the only Roman amphitheater on African soil) and the burial site "Kom el-Shukafa".
Day 8: Sea day.
Day 9: Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey. Arrival time: 07:00. Departure time: 15:00. Duration of port stay: 8 hours. The former pirate stronghold of Kusadasi has developed into a well-known vacation spot in Turkey in recent years. Typical for this place are the numerous fish restaurants at the harbor, the tempting boutiques, the oriental antique shops, the bars and street cafes on the waterfront. Sights: The old "Mehmet-Pascha-Caravanserai" from the 17th century, the beautiful marina, one of the most modern yacht harbors in Turkey, the fortress on the small island, which is called Bird Island.
Day 10: Istanbul, Turkey. Arrival time: 11:00. A global metropolis with a unique character. A city full of beauty and contrasts, with breathtaking world history, from Byzantium to Constantinople to the present. Furthermore, Istanbul is not just culture. Shopping on a budget, eating oriental cuisine, or meeting new people are just a few examples among many. The city is full of historically significant buildings, monuments, churches, and mosques.
Day 11: Istanbul, Turkey. A global metropolis with a unique character. A city full of beauty and contrasts, with breathtaking world history, from Byzantium to Constantinople to the present. Furthermore, Istanbul is not just culture. Shopping on a budget, eating oriental cuisine, or meeting new people are just a few examples among many. The city is full of historically significant buildings, monuments, churches, and mosques.