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Holland America Line · Rotterdam

21-Day Greek Isles & Mediterranean: Egypt, Holy Land & Italy

Nov 17, 2027 – Dec 8, 202721 nightsAthens (Piraeus) to Barcelona

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Alexandria (Cairo)

Egypt

Day
3
Date
Nov 19, 2027
Arrive
6:00 AM
Depart
11:59 PM

Haggle for handcrafted jewelry in Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's giant souk. Hear the call to prayer. Venture out to Giza, where the iconic pyramids and sphynx testify to the glory that was ancient Egypt.

Rotterdam

Guests
2,668
Year built
2021
Deck plans

Rotterdam

Guests
2,668
Year built
2021
Deck plans

Rotterdam

Guests
2,668
Year built
2021
Deck plans

Piraeus (Athens)

Greece

Day
1
Date
Nov 17, 2027
Depart
5:00 PM

Piraeus has been the port for Athens since 482 BC. The busy harbor is filled with ferries and cruise ships making their way to the Greek Islands and other Mediterranean cities. The busy metropolis of Athens and its treasure trove of antiquities lie just a few miles from the port.

Haifa (Tel Aviv)

Israel

Day
5
Date
Nov 21, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM

Haifa, the largest city in northern Israel, has an enviable location, built along the slopes of Mount Carmel, overlooking the Mediterranean.

Limassol

Cyprus

Day
7
Date
Nov 23, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

The sunny port of Limassol can be either a destination or a gateway-the choice is yours. Antiquity lovers will find plenty to explore in this city of over 100,000 (it's also the southernmost city in Europe).

Antalya

Turkey

Day
8
Date
Nov 24, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

A cruise to Antalya, Turkey, delivers guests to a breathtaking city flanked by the Taurus mountains. It's a breezy, 10-minute taxi ride to get from the cruise port to the Old City (Kaleici). Once you're there, meander a maze of streets lined with Ottoman-era houses, ornate mosques and lush parks.

Rhodes

Greece

Day
9
Date
Nov 25, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
11:00 PM

Best known of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes is a fascinating architectural patchwork of her past. Here the legacy of the ancient Greeks mingles with that of besieging Turks, crusading knights, and occupying Italians.

Kusadasi (Ephesus)

Turkey

Day
11
Date
Nov 27, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
7:00 PM

Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world: Ephesus. St. Paul preached in its Great Theater, while the facade of the Celsus Library survives as a testament to the city's role as a center of learning and culture.

Kotor

Montenegro

Day
14
Date
Nov 30, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Kotor is a town of medieval architecture and historic monuments, influenced by its time under the rule of the Republic of Venice between 1420 and 1797. Set to a backdrop of majestic mountains, the scenery is second to none, so be sure to keep your camera handy.

Valletta

Malta

Day
16
Date
Dec 2, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Occupied successively by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, French and British, Malta has been of strategic importance throughout history. A British Crown Colony until 1964, Malta received the George Cross for its valiant resistance to German occupation in WWII.

Messina

Italy

Day
17
Date
Dec 3, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Gateway to Mt. Etna, the awe-inspiring and still-active volcano, the seaport of Messina is the third-largest city in Sicily. Known for its fine cathedral, museums and for its rich Sicilian wines, Messina and the surrounding area was also the location for much of the Godfather series of films.

Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi)

Italy

Day
18
Date
Dec 4, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Rising behind the wide curve of its bay with brooding Mount Vesuvius and the deep blue sea as a backdrop, Naples, Italy enjoys a magnificent natural setting.

Livorno (Florence/Pisa)

Italy

Day
20
Date
Dec 6, 2027
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Barcelona

Spain

Day
22
Date
Dec 8, 2027
Arrive
7:00 AM

On the northeast coast of Spain, overlooking the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a vibrant port city, packed with centuries of iconic art and architecture-Gaudí and Picasso both called it home-and lined with sunny white-sand beaches.

Pinnacle Suite

1,290 sq ft

Our premier 1,290 sq. ft. Pinnacle Suite features floor-to-ceiling glass doors, large private Whirlpool verandahs (on select ships), living, dining, and dressing rooms, and lush sleeping accommodations with luxurious Duxiana® king beds. These elegant suites sleep up to four guests and include a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, and guest toilets.

Pinnacle Suite floor plan, RotterdamFloor plan

Neptune Suite

465–502 sq ft

Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, spacious private verandahs, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner’s Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq. ft. suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.

Signature Suite

393–400 sq ft

These elegant 393–400 sq. ft. suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah. Signature Suites accommodate up to four guests with two beds that convert to a queen- or king-size bed — our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed, and a Murphy, Pullman, or sofa bed, depending on configuration.

Length
21 nights
Departs
Nov 17, 2027, Athens (Piraeus)
Returns
Dec 8, 2027, Barcelona
Ports of call
14
Days at sea
6
Ship
Rotterdam

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Highlights

  • Cruising Strait of Messina
  • Evening cruising Stromboli Volcano

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Nov 17

    Piraeus (Athens), Greece

    Depart 5:00 PM

    Embark

    Piraeus (Athens)
  2. Day 2Nov 18

    At sea

  3. Day 3Nov 19

    Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt

    Arrive 6:00 AMDepart 11:59 PM

  4. Day 4Nov 20

    At sea

  5. Day 5Nov 21

    Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    Overnight

    Haifa (Tel Aviv)
  6. Day 6Nov 22

    Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel

    Depart 9:00 PM

    Overnight

  7. Day 7Nov 23

    Limassol, Cyprus

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Limassol
  8. Day 8Nov 24

    Antalya, Turkey

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Antalya
  9. Day 9Nov 25

    Rhodes, Greece

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 11:00 PM

    Rhodes
  10. Day 10Nov 26

    At sea

  11. Day 11Nov 27

    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

    Kusadasi (Ephesus)
  12. Day 12Nov 28

    Piraeus (Athens), Greece

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

  13. Day 13Nov 29

    At sea

  14. Day 14Nov 30

    Kotor, Montenegro

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Tender

    Kotor
  15. Day 15Dec 1

    At sea

  16. Day 16Dec 2

    Valletta, Malta

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Valletta
  17. Day 17Dec 3

    Messina, Italy

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Messina
  18. Day 17Dec 3

    Cruising Strait of Messina

    Scenic cruising

  19. Day 17Dec 3

    Evening cruising Stromboli Volcano

    Scenic cruising

  20. Day 18Dec 4

    Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi), Italy

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi)
  21. Day 19Dec 5

    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 10:00 PM

  22. Day 20Dec 6

    Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Leaning Tower of Pisa
  23. Day 21Dec 7

    At sea

  24. Day 22Dec 8

    Barcelona, Spain

    Arrive 7:00 AM

    Disembark

    Barcelona

Rotterdam

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Vista Suite

260–356 sq ft

Graced with a private verandah, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and comfortable sitting areas, our 260–356 sq. ft. Vista Suites are filled with natural light. They include two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress.

Verandah

228–405 sq ft

From $4,049 per person

Floor-to-ceiling doors lead to your balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq. ft. staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

Ocean View

From $3,759 per person

With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Inside

143–225 sq ft

From $3,239 per person

Big on comfort, our 143–225 sq. ft. Inside staterooms offer exceptional value with two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Guests
2,668
Year built
2021
Dining and venues
  • Dining Room
  • Canaletto
  • Club Orange
  • Morimoto By Sea
  • Morimoto By Sea Sushi
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Sel de Mer
  • Tamarind
  • Lido Market
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Dive-In
  • New York Deli & Pizza
  • Grand Dutch Café
  • Crow’s Nest Café
  • Gelato & Juice Bar
  • Crow’s Nest Bar
  • Half Moon Bar
  • Lido Bar
  • Panorama Bar
  • Ocean Bar
  • Tamarind Bar
  • Sea View Bar
  • Casino
  • Game Room
  • Kids Club
  • Library
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Pickleball
  • Sports Court
  • The Shops
  • Effy Fine Jewelry
  • Art Gallery
  • Photo Gallery
  • Portrait Studio
  • Lido Pool
  • Sea View Pool
  • Hydropool
  • Hot Tubs
  • Spa & Salon
  • Retreat Cabanas
  • Fitness Center
  • Neptune Lounge

Videos

  • Staterooms and suites

  • Casino

  • Entertainment

  • Spa and salon

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Deck plans

Open effective after April 26 2026 plan (PDF)

effective after April 26 2026
Rotterdam, effective after April 26 2026 deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Inside

    Inside (143–225 sq ft)

    Big on comfort, our 143–225 sq. ft. Inside staterooms offer exceptional value with two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

    $3,239$4,704

  • Ocean View

    Ocean View

    With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

    $3,759$5,224

  • Verandah

    Verandah (228–405 sq ft)

    Floor-to-ceiling doors lead to your balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq. ft. staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

    $4,049$5,514

Taxes and fees included.

Dates and prices

21 nights, 21-Day Greek Isles & Mediterranean: Egypt, Holy Land & Italy

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