23 nights, 14 ports with theNieuw StatendamHolland America Line#17578264
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Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
Mediterranean Sea
Civitavecchia (Rome)
Athens
23 nights
17/09/2024
17578264
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Sydney, AustraliaFlight to Rome with major airline
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RomeArrival in RomeOvernight stay in a hotel
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RomeOvernight stay in a hotel
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RomeOvernight stay in a hotel
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Rome
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Rome (Civitavecchia), ItalyEmbarkment
17:00
depart 17:00
Civitavecchia is located in the province of Rome and is a gateway to the city. Rome is Italy's largest city, and is bursting with Italian history and culture. The Old Town, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican City are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. In the 'Eternal City' there is so much to discover, such as many theater performances to enjoy and museums with fascinating exhibits. A highlight of Rome is the food available, with the huge number of bars, restaurants and cafes sure to satisfy.
Highlights of Civitavecchia
Visit the historic Colosseum, Pantheon and Roman Forum
Enjoy typical Roman cuisine in an Italian cafe or restaurant
See the many beautiful squares and fountains in the city
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Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
08:00
16:00
arrive 08:00depart 16:00
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.
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Souda (Crete), Greece
08:00
17:00
arrive 08:00depart 17:00
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Dardanelles Passage, Turkey
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 .
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Istanbul, TurkeyOvernight
08:00
arrive 08:00
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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Istanbul, Turkey
16:00
depart 16:00
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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Izmir, Turkey
10:00
18:00
arrive 10:00depart 18:00
Izmir is located on the Turkish Aegean coast and is home to around 3 million people. The modern city has plenty of attractions on offer, but is also a good starting point for excursions. Furthermore, Izmir, with its pleasant climate during spring and autumn has become known as a popular seaside resort.
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Kuşadası (Ephesus), Turkey
07:00
19:00
arrive 07:00depart 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.
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Rhodes, Greece
07:00
15:00
arrive 07:00depart 15:00
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.
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Limassol, Cyprus
09:00
17:00
arrive 09:00depart 17:00
Cyprus' second largest city, Limassol is located in the south of the Mediterranean island. In addition to a beautiful beach promenade, Limassol offers an Ethnography museum and a Medieval museum. The museum, with medieval artefacts, is located in the Castle of Limassol.
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Port Said (Cairo), Egypt
06:00
19:00
arrive 06:00depart 19:00
Sitting on the western bank of the Suez Canal approximately 170 kilometres outside of Cairo is the northeastern Egyptian seaside city of Port Said. The global city is home to various nationalities and religions, mostly from the Mediterranean. Port Said, coexisting with its twin city Port Fuad on the eastern bank of the canal, form a metropolitan area that spans both the Asian and African continents. Free ferries operating on the canal connect the two cities.
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Alexandria, Egypt
06:00
20:00
arrive 06:00depart 20:00
Alexandria is one of the most famous port cities on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. Many archaeological monuments, mostly of Greek and Roman times, are among the attractions. In addition, the city is an ideal starting point for excursions.
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AthensDisembarkmentOvernight stay in a hotel
07:00
arrive 07:00
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.
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AthensOvernight stay in a hotel
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AthensOvernight stay in a hotel
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AthensFlight to Sydney, Australia with major airline
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Sydney, AustraliaFlight to Sydney, Australia
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Sydney, AustraliaArrival in Sydney, Australia
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Aegean Delights
23 nights, 14 ports with the Nieuw Statendam
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Services Included:
Return economy class airfare from Sydney to Rome, return from Athens
3 nights accommodation in a hotel in Rome
3 nights accommodation in a hotel in Athens
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A cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy to Athens on board the Nieuw Statendam
All port and government charges
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Most entertainment onboard
All shipboard main meals (excluding specialty restaurants)
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