Pharaohs & Empires

Holland America Line: Sail from Athens to Venice aboard Holland America's Oosterdam, with a highlight overnight stay in the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt.

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Package Inclusions:

Your EXCLUSIVE Fly, Cruise & Stay Package Includes:

Return economy class flights from Australia* to Athens, returning from Venice
2 nights 4-star accommodation in Athens
21 night cruise onboard Oosterdam, Athens (Piraeus) to Trieste (Venice)
All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues & selected non-alcoholic beverages
A wide range of onboard activities & entertainmen
Port charges & taxes
Transfers throughout

*Please ask us about upgrading to 'Have it All' pricing and receive included amenities; Shore Excursions, Drink Package, Specialty Dining, and Wi-Fi*

**Travel dates: 07 August 2025 - 30 August 2025

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Itinerary

07 August 2025 - Sydney - Athens, Greece
Upon arrival into Amsterdam, transfer to your accommodation.

08 August 2025 - Athens, Greece
Explore this vibrant city at your own leisure.

09 August 2025 - Athens - Piraeus
Transfer to cruise terminal for embarkation, ship sails at 4:00pm

10 August 2025 - At sea

11 August 2025 - Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt
Arrives: 6:00am, Overnight in port

12 August 2025 - Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt
Departs: 8:00pm

13 August 2025 - At sea

14 August 2025 - Limassol, Cyprus
Arrives: 8:00am Departs: 5:00pm

15 August 2025 - Alanya, Turkey
Arrives: 8:00am Departs: 5:00pm

16 August 2025 - Marmaris, Turkey
Arrives: 7:00am Departs: 9:00pm

17 August 2025 - Rhodes
Arrives: 7:00am Departs: 5:00pm

18 August 2025 - Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Arrives: 7:00am Departs: 11:00pm

19 August 2025 - At Sea

20 August 2025 - Athens ( Piraeus), Greece
Arrives:78:00am Departs: 4:00pm

21 August 2025 - Souda (Chania), Greece
Arrives: 8:00am Departs: 5:00pm

22 August 2025 - Mykonos, Greece
Arrives: 8:00am Departs: 11:00pm

23 August 2025 - Cruising the Dardanelles

24 August 2025 - Istanbul, Turkey
Arrives: 7:00am Departs: 11:00pm

25 August 2025 - Cruising the Dardanelles

26 August 2025 - Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Arrives: 10:00am Departs: 6:00pm

27 August 2025 - Kerkira, Nisos Kerkira (Corfu), Greece
Arrives: 8:00am Departs: 5:00pm

28 August 2025 - Korcula, Croatia
Arrives: 8:00am Departs: 5:00pm

29 August 2025 - At sea

30 August 2025 - Trieste (Venice), Italy - Sydney
Transfer to airport for your departure flight home, carrying with you unforgettable memories of a lifetime.

*Itinerary subject to change

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions apply: All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, based on per person double occupancy unless stated otherwise, and inclusive of all taxes and discounts. All prices & itineraries are current as at 14 October 2024 & subject to change without notice. Prices are subject to change due to availability, currency fluctuations, fuel price, and tax increases. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable. All passports, visas, travel permits, and vaccinations are the responsibility of the travelling passenger to secure prior to travel. Airfares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice, based in economy class from Sydney and are subject to the carriers' flight schedules and conditions. Please call us for prices from other airports. Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in.