---
title: "Byzantine Silk – Istanbul, Alexandria & Rhodes"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/byzantine-silk-istanbul-alexandria-rhodes~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17
description: "17-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Statendam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e26e897379deac2d.jpg
---

# Byzantine Silk – Istanbul, Alexandria & Rhodes

![Route map: 17 nights round trip from Piraeus (Athens) on Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e26e897379deac2d.jpg)

A 17-night round trip from Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 26 January. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Mykonos, Istanbul and Kusadasi. The stops are in Greece, Türkiye and Egypt, and calls last 9 to 18 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 9°C in Istanbul to 18°C in Alexandria (48 to 64°F). You're back in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 12 February. Nieuw Statendam (2018) carries up to 2,666 guests on 13 decks and has 12 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-statendam.md)
- **Duration:** 17 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-01-26
- **Return:** 2028-02-12
- **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR |  | 17:00 | 6–13°C |
| 2 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11–14°C |
| 4 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 07:00 | 23:59 | 5–9°C |
| 7 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 19:00 | 6–15°C |
| 8 | [Kos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kos-island.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–15°C |
| 9 | [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) | GR | 08:00 | 21:00 | 12–15°C |
| 11 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | 16:00 | 6–13°C |
| 13 | [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) | EG | 06:00 | 23:59 | 12–18°C |
| 16 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11–15°C |
| 17 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–15°C |
| 18 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 |  | 6–13°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,318 | €3,318 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=cd22156c-232e-4d46-a212-7711c6a31995) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,018 | €4,018 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=f25eb9f2-a961-4f39-9e26-cae4217a16cf) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,458 | €4,458 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=14379625-90e5-433e-89fa-b5aa39764e06) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €6,878 | €6,878 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=b350918b-4dd5-44b0-bc93-d987e0961f9f) |

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

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

**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.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,698 | €1,849 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=fd42c514-6fab-44a6-85cf-a47d3131500e) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,398 | €2,199 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=cdad7971-b4b2-4095-8801-24573158048a) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,838 | €2,419 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=57e36d09-87ba-42b7-a2d1-7803bdc36afe) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €7,258 | €3,629 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=be7cec6e-29e4-4efe-9664-49f364ddb7a4) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €12,298 | €6,149 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=6184e6d3-70d1-4b8d-8aee-40415bd459aa) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €15,278 | €7,639 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=839b9d18-c232-42f1-8377-b719c66b9c58) |

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

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

**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.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €4,857 | €1,619 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=f7af2e51-87db-4e97-bdaf-e9a4688af75d) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,437 | €1,812 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=67843d5b-47e6-403d-a8c4-99f6d44f5d34) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €6,207 | €2,069 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=17ec6581-df6d-4618-abac-b38b318c1ee9) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €8,637 | €2,879 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=0c9c60c5-28e8-4603-8e7f-0a19ed3bb370) |

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

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

**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.

### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,276 | €1,569 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=59fa1731-6fbe-4d0e-85b6-595fc1d4ed69) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,136 | €1,784 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=a32bc8ca-8228-4c59-b713-40e0f378d2bc) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €9,656 | €2,414 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280126-17.md?pid=aea180f9-7886-49ba-a1e9-8f2b6829b8bf) |

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

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

**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.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-12 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-13 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-14 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-15 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-16 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-17 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-18 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-19 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-20 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-21 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-22 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-23 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-24 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-25 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-26 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-27 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-28 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-29 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-09-30 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-10-01 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-10-02 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €4,838 | €7,258 | €15,278 |
| 2026-10-03 | €3,698 | €4,398 | €4,838 | €12,298 | €15,278 |
| 2026-10-04 | €3,698 | €4,398 | €4,838 | €12,298 | €15,278 |
| 2026-10-05 | €3,698 | €4,398 | €4,838 | €12,298 | €15,278 |
| 2026-10-06 | €3,698 | €4,398 | €4,838 | €12,298 | €15,278 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2018
- **Passengers:** 2,666
- **Crew:** 1,025
- **Gross Tonnage:** 99,902 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 299.75m
- **Beam:** 35m
- **Dining (total):** 12
- **Dining (included):** 6
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)

*Greece*

> The Acropolis beckons from the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.4h · Weather: 6–13°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md)

*Greece*

> Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun

Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 11–14°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md)

*Turkey*

> Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus

Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 5–9°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md)

*Turkey*

> Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 6–15°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [Kos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kos-island.md)

*Greece*

> Where Hippocrates first taught the healing arts

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 12–15°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md)

*Greece*

> Medieval knights and Aegean light

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 12–15°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md)

*Egypt*

> Cleopatra's city at the mouth of the Nile

Avg dock time: 16.5h · Weather: 12–18°C

- Currency: Egyptian Pound
- Languages: ar
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo

### [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md)

*Greece*

> Venetian harbour, Cretan soul

Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 11–15°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md)

*Greece*

> Sunsets that redefine the colour blue

Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 12–15°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Odyssey's Wake – Casablanca, Rome & Athens](https://cruisello.com/cruises/odyssey-s-wake-casablanca-rome-athens~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280102-24.md) | 2028-01-02 | 2028-01-26 | 24 | €2,634 |
| Next | [Siren Song Passage – Dubrovnik & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/siren-song-passage-dubrovnik-rome~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280212-14.md) | 2028-02-12 | 2028-02-26 | 14 | €1,444 |

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