Cruise Line |
Seabourn |
Ship |
Seabourn Encore |
Destination |
EU Mediterranean |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
30 Oct 2022 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Athens to Dubai aboard Seabourn Encore.
Seabourn Encore is as strikingly beautiful and as excitingly innovative as any Seabourn has ever debuted. It will crown a fleet that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in the ultra-luxury segment. Modeled on the award-winning trio of ships introduced with Seabourn Odyssey in 2009, Seabourn Encore represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small-ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched.
Highlights of this cruise:
Athens, Greece
The port of Piraeus is one of the last old-style Mediterranean ports from where you can catch ferries to all of the Greek islands and travel a short distance to Greece's capital city Athens. In the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka district, with its honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night. Situated on the north and east slopes of the Acropolis, it is rich with historic sites, such as ancient monuments and churches. Within Athens there are eight large hills, including the Acropolis, and on the outskirts, Mount Parnitha, Mount Pendeli and Mount Hymettos surround the city. A trip to Athens' most famous tourist attraction, the impressive Parthenon built on the Acropolis around 2,500 years ago, will be memorable to say the least. There are an extraordinary number of historic tourist sights in Athens and many of these are known world-wide. Some of the top Athens attractions include the Agora - a grand, ruined Roman building, Hadrian's Arch - originally the city gate linking the Roman quarters with original town of Athens and the stunning Dionysos Theatre - the world's oldest theatre where many great plays have been performed over the years.
Patmos, Greece
Deserted for centuries because of constant raids by pirates and the Turks, this tiny arid island was first settled in 1088 when the Emperor of Constantinople made it a gift to the monk Christodoulos Latrnos so that he could establish a monastery in honor of St. John the Divine on the site. Patmos has been a place of scholarship and religious enlightenment ever since. Today this modern pilgrimage site is a quiet respite from the tourist havens many other Greek isles have become.
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi, which means "bird island," is set in a superb gulf known for its sparkling water, broad sandy beaches and large marina. The city has managed to retain a certain earthiness while doing a brisk trade in Turkish carpets and leather goods to visitors. The town's old quarter is a picturesque maze of winding streets and houses adorned with flowers and birdcages. In the center stands a 17th-century caravanserai, now converted into a hotel. The resort is also gateway to important sites of archaeological and religious interest.
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi, which means "bird island," is set in a superb gulf known for its sparkling water, broad sandy beaches and large marina. The city has managed to retain a certain earthiness while doing a brisk trade in Turkish carpets and leather goods to visitors. The town's old quarter is a picturesque maze of winding streets and houses adorned with flowers and birdcages. In the center stands a 17th-century caravanserai, now converted into a hotel. The resort is also gateway to important sites of archaeological and religious interest.
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Sailing Dates |
- 17 Apr 2022
- 01 May 2022
- 29 May 2022
- 26 Jun 2022
- 24 Jul 2022
- 18 Sep 2022
- 16 Oct 2022
- 30 Oct 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
30/10 |
Athens (Piraeus) Greece |
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07:00 PM |
2 |
31/10 |
Patmos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
3 |
01/11 |
Aghios Nikolaos, Greece |
07:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
4 |
02/11 |
Kusadasi, Turkey |
07:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
5 |
03/11 |
Mykonos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
6 |
04/11 |
Skiathos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
7 |
05/11 |
Bozcaada (Tenedos), Turkey |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
8 |
06/11 |
Istanbul, Turkey |
07:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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