Ancient Odyssey – Istanbul, Alexandria & Rome

•47 nights•VolendamNew York🇺🇸Fort Lauderdale🇺🇸
From ≈ $8,611 per personconverted from EUR

About this cruise

A 47-night cruise from New York to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 11 October. It makes 20 port calls, starting with Ponta Delgada, Lisbon and Cartagena Spain. The stops are in 12 countries, and calls last 6 to 18 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 16°C in Istanbul to 28°C in Ashdod (61 to 82°F). The cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 27 November. Thanksgiving is spent at sea. Volendam (1999) carries up to 1,432 guests on 10 decks and has 6 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare.

Prices

Prices only available in EUR. Amounts shown are converted estimates.
Inside
≈ $8,611EUR
€7,649 p.p.Total: €15,298 (≈ $17,223)
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What's included in this price

In this price
Everything a cruise fare covers

Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 2 of this ship's 6 restaurants cost extra if you want them.

Tap water

Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

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Tips

Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

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This cruise does not return to New York. It ends in Fort Lauderdale, so your flight home leaves from there.

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About the Ship

Volendam

1,432Guests
10Decks
1999Year Built
237 metersLong
6 Dining Venues4 included · 2 extra
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Itinerary

New York, United States

Day 1 – New York 🇺🇸
Embark
Depart: 4:30 PM
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Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Day 7 – Ponta Delgada 🇵🇹
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Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
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Lisbon, Portugal

Day 10 – Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
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Cartagena Spain, Spain

Day 12 – Cartagena Spain 🇪🇸
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Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 2:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain

Day 13 – Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Day 14 – Villefranche-sur-Mer 🇫🇷
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Arrive: 11:00 AM | Depart: 9:00 PM

Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy

Day 15 – Livorno (Florence/Pisa) 🇮🇹
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Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 7:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Day 16 – Civitavecchia (Rome) 🇮🇹
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Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 10:00 PM

Naples, Italy

Day 17 – Naples 🇮🇹
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Arrive: 10:00 AM | Depart: 6:00 PM
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Heraklion, Greece

Day 19 – Heraklion 🇬🇷
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Arrive: 12:00 PM | Depart: 8:00 PM
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Ashdod, Israel

Day 21 – Ashdod 🇮🇱
Port day
Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 8:00 PM

Haifa, Israel

Day 22 – Haifa 🇮🇱
Port day
Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 9:00 PM
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Alexandria, Egypt

Day 24 – Alexandria 🇪🇬
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Arrive: 6:00 AM | Depart: 11:59 PM
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Kusadasi, Turkey

Day 27 – Kusadasi 🇹🇷
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Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 6:00 PM

Istanbul, Turkey

Day 28 – Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Arrive: 4:00 PM | Depart: 11:59 PM
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Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Day 31 – Piraeus (Athens) 🇬🇷
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Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
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Valletta, Malta

Day 33 – Valletta 🇲🇹
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Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM

La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia

Day 34 – La Goulette (Tunis) 🇹🇳
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Arrive: 8:00 AM | Depart: 4:00 PM
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Málaga, Spain

Day 36 – Málaga 🇪🇸
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Arrive: 12:00 PM | Depart: 11:00 PM

Tangier, Morocco

Day 37 – Tangier 🇲🇦
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Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 4:00 PM
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New York, United States

Day 45 – New York 🇺🇸
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Arrive: 7:00 AM | Depart: 5:00 PM
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Fort Lauderdale, United States

Day 48 – Fort Lauderdale 🇺🇸
Disembark
Arrive: 7:00 AM

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