--- title: "Silk Road Passage – Aegean to Nile" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-road-passage-aegean-to-nile~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21 description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/868442cdcc214f8f.jpg --- # Silk Road Passage – Aegean to Nile ![Route map: 21 nights one way from Trieste on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/868442cdcc214f8f.jpg) A 21-night cruise from Trieste to Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 21 September. It makes 14 port calls, starting with Zadar, Dubrovnik and Santorini. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 8 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 23°C in Bodrum to 32°C in Kusadasi (73 to 90°F). The cruise ends in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 12 October. Nieuw Amsterdam (2010) carries up to 2,106 guests on 12 decks and has 9 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.md) - **Duration:** 21 nights - **Departure:** 2028-09-21 - **Return:** 2028-10-12 - **From:** [Trieste, Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) - **To:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Trieste](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) | IT | | 17:00 | 16–24°C | | 2 | [Zadar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/zadar.md) | HR | 07:00 | 15:00 | 17–25°C | | 3 | [Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/dubrovnik.md) | HR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–26°C | | 5 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 19:00 | 23–26°C | | 6 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 22–25°C | | 7 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 21–32°C | | 8 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 14:00 | 23:59 | 19–25°C | | 11 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 16–24°C | | 13 | [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) | EG | 07:00 | 23:59 | 21–27°C | | 15 | [Haifa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/haifa.md) | IL | 07:00 | 23:59 | 22–28°C | | 16 | [Ashdod](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/ashdod.md) | IL | 08:00 | 17:00 | 21–28°C | | 17 | [Limassol](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/limassol.md) | CY | 08:00 | 17:00 | 20–28°C | | 18 | [Antalya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/antalya.md) | TR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16–26°C | | 20 | [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md) | TR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–23°C | | 21 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 22–25°C | | 22 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | | 16–24°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 4 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €7,903 | €7,903 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=7a9a06d6-e335-4f43-b4bc-1b6d840da42f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,163 | €8,163 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=e0716c7e-b1ce-4581-b109-3080a0d49e17) | | Balcony | Verandah | €11,943 | €11,943 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=1f41b77b-3420-4ccd-9fcb-b6505f8600d3) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €15,203 | €15,203 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=281ed55a-e7ca-4cde-9bc0-edaeaae64f64) | 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 | €8,488 | €4,244 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=30dac45b-ac88-4c2c-b519-253e10fc4067) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,748 | €4,374 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=20fcecbe-cf3b-4636-af90-ff74f345d5e9) | | Balcony | Verandah | €12,528 | €6,264 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=68d2e341-57aa-414d-a65c-1f074f9f33a8) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €15,788 | €7,894 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=e6d25eb4-9851-41fb-9656-6766980c8c8b) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €19,488 | €9,744 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=b051dc98-4dc2-4ceb-aff5-d6a9a75484b3) | 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 | €9,777 | €3,259 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=eddb4778-1054-4b7d-92c2-1bffc685abc7) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €10,127 | €3,376 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=51bcfc0a-eaf6-4be9-8b07-04b6ea8f34bc) | | Balcony | Verandah | €13,987 | €4,662 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=229e814a-2a63-482f-955b-495af3b4f5e6) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €17,337 | €5,779 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=a2dae83b-9f38-4c22-9283-a626a6502d74) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €11,066 | €2,767 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=49494f1a-65be-4ddb-b0e2-e9a9edf35fc9) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €11,506 | €2,877 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=d7e65e3d-1b08-479a-ac14-e0206ab53676) | | Balcony | Verandah | €15,446 | €3,862 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=9e627488-4324-4d6e-b099-773d30eb53a9) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €18,886 | €4,722 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md?pid=72cbd1bc-8b61-4cc6-a847-24647c66e9ae) | 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 | €8,488 | €8,748 | €12,528 | €15,788 | €19,488 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 2,106 - **Crew:** 929 - **Gross Tonnage:** 86,700 GT - **Decks:** 12 - **Length:** 285m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 9 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 4 ## Port Details ### [Trieste](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) *Italy* > Habsburg grandeur at Italy's eastern edge Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 16–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Zadar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/zadar.md) *Croatia* > The organ that plays the Adriatic sea Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 17–25°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: hr, it - Timezone: Europe/Zagreb ### [Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/dubrovnik.md) *Croatia* > The pearl of the Adriatic Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 19–26°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: hr, it - Timezone: Europe/Zagreb ### [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) *Greece* > Sunsets that redefine the colour blue Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 23–26°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: 22–25°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) *Turkey* > Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 21–32°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) *Turkey* > Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 19–25°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) *Greece* > The Acropolis beckons from the harbour Avg dock time: 11.4h · Weather: 16–24°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: 21–27°C - Currency: Egyptian Pound - Languages: ar - Timezone: Africa/Cairo ### [Haifa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/haifa.md) *Israel* Avg dock time: 15.5h · Weather: 22–28°C - Currency: Israeli Shekel - Languages: ar, he - Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem ### [Ashdod](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/ashdod.md) *Israel* Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 21–28°C - Currency: Israeli Shekel - Languages: ar, he - Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem ### [Limassol](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/limassol.md) *Cyprus* > Sun, wine, and ancient kingdoms on Cyprus Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 20–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el, tr - Timezone: Asia/Nicosia ### [Antalya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/antalya.md) *Turkey* > The Turquoise Coast's sun-kissed jewel Avg dock time: 13.7h · Weather: 16–26°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md) *Turkey* > Bohemian glamour on Turkey's Aegean Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 19–23°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Sail of the Sunlit Archipelago – Adriatic & Aegean](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-of-the-sunlit-archipelago-adriatic-aegean~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-25.md) | 2028-08-27 | 2028-09-21 | 25 | €4,279 | | Next | [Silk & Saffron Spice Run – Athens to Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-saffron-spice-run-athens-to-istanbul~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md) | 2028-10-12 | 2028-10-22 | 10 | €1,929 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)