Whisper, Asia Cruise ex Singapore to Athens
Cruise Line Silversea Cruises
Ship Silver Whisper
Destination Asia
Nights 32
Departure Date 08 Apr 2021
Description 32 Night Cruise sailing from Singapore to Athens onboard Silver Whisper.

The world’s oldest continents are a mystery worth uncovering. Asia’s fabled fusion of past and present is the first tier of your trip; long stays in Yangon, Colombo and Mumbai allow genuine discovery of the cities once the tourists have left. Your second tier sees you relaxing in luxury aboard during days at sea as Silver Whisper whisks you to the third tier of your voyage: the Holy Land of the Middle East and Athens’ iconic Acropolis.

Highlights of this cruise:

Singapore, Singapore
The main island of Singapore is shaped like a flattened diamond, 42 km (26 miles) east to west and 23 km (14 miles) north to south. Near the northern peak is the causeway leading to West Malaysia—Kuala Lumpur is less than four hours away by car. It is at the southern foot where you will find most of the city-state’s action, with its gleaming office towers, working docks, and futuristic "supertrees," which are solar-powered and serve as vertical gardens.

Yangon, Myanmar
The capital until 2006, Yangon (Rangoon) is Myanmar's largest city and its commercial center. It is truly developing, and full of juxtapositions: new high-rises abut traditional Southeast Asian shophouses while down the street from a frozen yogurt bar, a sidewalk dentist goes to work. Yangon's rich collection of colonial architecture is one of its biggest draws; The Strand and its surrounding side streets look today much as they did at the turn of the century, when Yangon—then Rangoon—was under British rule. Yangon’s most iconic sight is unquestionably the enormous gilded Shwedagon Pagoda. Colorful and chaotic, Yangon is a feast for the senses. Grinning uniformed schoolchildren and preadolescent monks vie for sidewalk space as vendors hawk fried goods and longyi-wearing businessmen go off to work. On a street of Indian-run paint shops sits the country’s only synagogue, a 19th-century relic; blocks away rise the steeples of St. Mary’s Cathedral, another reminder of the city’s colonial past.

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Built on a truly majestic natural harbour - one of the world’s largest - Trincomalee is a gateway to the deep historical interests of Sri Lanka. Richly cultural and historic, Trincomalee is surrounded by treasured sites, which hark back thousands of years - and hold unprecedented cultural value. Set on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka - on the peninsula that it shares its name with - venture inland to explore some of the world's most majestic and evocative archaeological and holy sites. Or, take it easy and lay back on Trincomalee's plentiful, palm-lined beaches. Boat tours can take you out to cruise among dolphins and whales, or to the reefs of Pigeon Island. A swirl of colonial houses, temples and mosques line the multi-cultural streets of this fascinating destination.

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's capital and largest city, Colombo offers fine restaurants, a buzzing nightlife scene, and good museums, parks, and beautiful Buddhist temples that are all worth visiting. The beach resort of Mt. Lavinia is only a short taxi ride from the downtown area and offers a golden, sandy beach and sunset views to die for. As an exciting blur of colors and cultures, Colombo presents a neatly packaged microcosm of this island nation.

Cochin, India
Kochi, formerly and still commonly known as Cochin, is one of the west coast's largest and oldest ports. The streets behind the docks of the historic Fort Cochin and Mattancherry districts are lined with old merchant houses, godowns (warehouses), and open courtyards heaped with betel nuts, ginger, peppercorns, and tea. Throughout the second millennium this ancient city exported spices, coffee, and coir (the fiber made from coconut husks), and imported culture and religion from Europe, China, and the Middle East.

Mumbai, India
Delhi may be the capital city, but it's Mumbai that encapsulates all the dynamic, chaotic parts that make up modern India. This is where you'll find everything from succulent street food to haute cuisine, bargain-basement bazaars to the finest haute couture, humbling poverty to staggering wealth, sacred temples to hedonist nightclubs. Mumbai is India—vibrant, hectic, frustrating, enervating, and exhilarating, warts and all. Mumbai is a city of extremes, where slum-dwelling strivers making dollars a day serve Bollywood stars and industrial billionaires.

Salalah, Oman
The lush landscape around Salalah is the intriguing result of a quirk of nature. Since it is uniquely situated in the path of the Khareef, or South Western Monsoon, this stretch of the Dhofar Coast is covered in fine mist and frequent rain from mid-June through mid-September. By the time the monsoons cease, the entire coastline is a verdant stretch. Waterfalls, rolling grasslands, and thickly wooded wadis (riverbeds) thrive alongside rapid mountain streams.

Aqaba, Jordan
The resort town of Aqaba, on the Red Sea at the southern end of Jordan, is a popular spot for divers with some of the best coral reefs in the world. Snorkeling and other water sports are popular, and it's easy to hire a boat for a day or half-day, including lunch.Aqaba has become quite a bustling destination, with several large luxury hotels and a large shopping area. There are many jewelry stores selling pearls, gem stones, and gold and silver jewelry.

Safaga, Egypt
Port Safago has been undergoing a transformation, slowly metamorphosing into a holiday rsort. Like other cities on the Red Sea, the commercial port town sits close to great offshore dive sites. Unlike others, however, tourist development hasn't taken off in a meaningful way. But if the mass tourism in Hurghada is a turnoff, Safaga offers a small-scale and much more low-key alternative, though the best dive sites can still be seen on a day trip from Hurghada.

Suez Canal Transit
After several debates over its building, the Suez Canal opened under French Control on 17 November 1869, paving a gateway from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. This history-bound canal enhanced the colonisation of Africa throughout the next 50 years and facilitated World Commerce. Today, it still plays a pivotal role in trading and tourism, offering a fast access to Asia from the Mediterranean and vice versa.

Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel
From Ashdod’s port, it’s a just a short ride to Jerusalem’s land of incredible religious significance and cultural wonder. A city like no other, Jerusalem is a melting pot of traditions, and a place of staggering complexity and immeasurably deep, impactful history. It’s almost impossible to fully digest Jerusalem’s importance in the scriptures of the world’s largest religions Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and this collision of faiths helps to make it one of the world’s most fascinating locations. The Old City is the focal point for much of the religious reverence, with aged buildings from the world’s major faiths jostling for space, and melodic calls to prayer echoing down tight stone streets. Stroll the walkways to travel between deeply contrasting quarters, where you can sample roughly ripped pita bread, dipped into fresh, flavourful hummus.

Haifa (Nazareth), Israel
Israel's easy-breezy Mediterranean city is an effortlessly cool place of beach worship and night-time revelry. Tel Aviv has it all - dynamic culture, characterful food and the trademark sweeps of pristine sand that are perfect for soaking up lashings of ever-present sunshine. Arrive on Israel's shores at Haifa, which sits below Mount Carmel, and is surrounded by elaborate places of worship, as well as the Baha'i Hanging Gardens - a terraced green UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you reach the bright lights of Tel Aviv, you'll find a relaxed, energetic and youthful city waiting for you. Crowded with afternoon strollers, joggers, and beach revellers, a walk along the Tayelet promenade - from Tel Aviv's skyscrapers to Jaffa's historic charm – is a fantastic introduction to this dynamic city. Jaffa's watchtower is the perfect landmark to orientate around, as the cobbled streets of the old town unravel, and flea markets flog exotic goods. Head to Neve Tzedek, to explore the city's oldest neighbourhood, which has been successfully rejuvenated and re-energised as an artsy warren. Dilapidated old houses have been repurposed into lively galleries and creative spaces. Nearby Carmel Market's stalls overflow with exotic spices, jams and dried fruit. Wade in, but be prepared to strike a hard bargain. The White City, meanwhile, is a 4,000 strong collection of UNESCO protected Bauhaus style buildings, built for German immigrants fleeing persecution in the 1930s, and designed to mirror Europe's cafe culture. New and exciting restaurants open on a nightly basis all over Tel Aviv, and you can enjoy street food and Middle Eastern staples - like fresh Hummus and fluffy pitas stuffed with spiced falafels.into a cosmopolitan city whose port served the entire Middle East. The climate is gentle, the beaches beautiful, and the locals friendly.

Athens (Piraeus), Greece
A city of legend, civilisation and enduring culture, Athens is a majestic and magical urban sprawl. Extraordinary elegance and grace combine with grit and graft in Greece's capital, where highways encase ruins from antiquity, and gleaming museums and galleries stand beside concrete sprayed with edgy street art. These contrasts enhance and elevate the wonders of this 2,500-year-old city, however, which can count notable contributions to philosophy, drama and democracy, among its global legacy. Piraeus' giant port and naval base welcome you to the edge of the Athens' urban area. From there it's a simple jaunt to the centre. The majestic ancient citadel of the Acropolis dominates an elevated platform and is a constant presence as you explore the city. The wonderful remains of the columned temple of the Parthenon - which date back to the 5th century BC - stand here, representing the pinnacle of classical architecture. The nearby Acropolis Museum adds context to your visit and frames the broad views from its giant glass windows. Or rise up Mount Lycabettus, to be rewarded with perhaps Athens' best panorama of the Acropolis sitting high over the city on its grand stage. See the marble horseshoe of the Old Olympic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896, for more of the city's enduring legacy. Elsewhere, golden beaches and temples stretch out along the coastline, should you wish to explore a little further afield. Coffee is an art form to the Greeks, and it's an unwritten rule that coffee time must never be rushed. So prepare to settle down for a couple of hours and lose yourself in a good chat. Feeling hungry - try traditional souvlaki made with sauces handed from generation to generation.
Sailing Dates
  • 08 Apr 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 08/04 Singapore, Singapore 06:00 PM
2 09/04 At sea    
3 10/04 Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar 06:00 PM overnight
4 11/04 Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar overnight
5 12/04 At sea    
6 13/04 At sea    
7 14/04 Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar 03:00 PM
8 15/04 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka 07:00 AM 04:00 PM
9 16/04 Colombo Sri Lanka 02:00 PM overnight
10 17/04 At sea    
11 18/04 Colombo Sri Lanka 01:00 PM
12 19/04 At sea    
13 20/04 Cochin (Kochi), India 09:00 AM 07:00 PM
14 21/04 At sea    
15 22/04 Mumbai (Bombay), India 08:00 AM overnight
16 23/04 Mumbai (Bombay), India 07:00 PM
17 24/04 At sea    
18 25/04 At sea    
19 26/04 At sea    
20 27/04 Salalah, Oman 07:00 AM 04:00 PM
21 28/04 At sea    
22 29/04 At sea    
23 30/04 At sea    
24 01/05 At sea    
25 02/05 Aqaba, Jordan 07:00 AM 06:00 PM
26 03/05 Safaga (Luxor) 06:30 AM 11:00 PM
27 04/05 At sea    
28 05/05 Suez Canal Transit
29 06/05 Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel 08:00 AM 11:00 PM
30 07/05 Haifa, Israel 08:00 AM 10:00 PM
31 08/05 At sea    
32 09/05 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 02:00 PM overnight
33 10/05 Athens (Piraeus) Greece
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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