--- title: "Silk & Saffron Spice Run – Athens to Istanbul" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-saffron-spice-run-athens-to-istanbul~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10 description: "10-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/9006f70605b84adb.jpg --- # Silk & Saffron Spice Run – Athens to Istanbul ![Route map: 10 nights round trip from Piraeus (Athens) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/9006f70605b84adb.jpg) A 10-night round trip from Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 12 October. It calls at Mykonos, Istanbul (until midnight), Kusadasi, Kos Island and Rhodes, with four days at sea along the way. The stops are in Greece and Türkiye, and calls last 10 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 20°C in Istanbul to 26°C in Kusadasi (68 to 79°F). You're back in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 22 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:** 10 nights - **Departure:** 2028-10-12 - **Return:** 2028-10-22 - **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 | 16–24°C | | 2 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 07:00 | 20:00 | 19–21°C | | 4 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 07:00 | 23:59 | 15–20°C | | 7 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 19:00 | 16–26°C | | 8 | [Kos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kos-island.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 20–23°C | | 9 | [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) | GR | 08:00 | 21:00 | 21–24°C | | 11 | [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 | €3,608 | €3,608 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=d4ae1176-93ec-4c2d-bad1-5eb482419099) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,888 | €3,888 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=e2152451-fbb5-47b3-9416-d176a8119a2e) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,088 | €5,088 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=c8be3214-22b1-49ef-8892-efc77f3f1ba8) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €6,948 | €6,948 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=301ff131-c928-4a8b-bbdb-472cba6aaf90) | 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 | €3,858 | €1,929 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=8bbf0186-7f4e-4d67-9dcb-cb4b342398a0) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,138 | €2,069 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=7b9bf446-9672-405e-a722-0477bddbd07f) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,338 | €2,669 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=917b0593-5bf1-4f4f-a3e0-db1139d32394) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €7,198 | €3,599 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=69b86233-28c1-4350-b1d2-e343bdd4ef81) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €9,198 | €4,599 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=004d0ab8-6b0d-4582-a18d-d560fc478198) | 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 | €4,457 | €1,486 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=3493a4b5-8e0e-4f0e-b87b-eb1eba572b95) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,787 | €1,596 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=0d24d4a8-4b57-4878-a69e-589e2cc80c0e) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,027 | €2,009 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=0b67cef6-3a82-4122-94e6-45d516ec7837) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €7,927 | €2,642 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=8a063581-bf7f-4b93-bfab-57cbaa4c9098) | 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 | €5,056 | €1,264 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=f1f82cc7-f38a-4526-a161-bfaf3962d6c8) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,436 | €1,359 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=0d792d97-20f8-4f51-b57f-b14ec012ddbc) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,716 | €1,679 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=cb1cb8b8-18de-46d8-8a3c-536374515e90) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €8,656 | €2,164 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281012-10.md?pid=9159c295-2bc7-49b1-b136-a10a62218512) | 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 | €3,858 | €4,138 | €5,338 | €7,198 | €9,198 | ## 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 ### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) *Greece* > The Acropolis beckons from the harbour Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 16–24°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: 19–21°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: 15–20°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: 16–26°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: 10.5h · Weather: 20–23°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: 21–24°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 | [Silk Road Passage – Aegean to Nile](https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-road-passage-aegean-to-nile~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280921-21.md) | 2028-09-21 | 2028-10-12 | 21 | €4,244 | | Next | [Sail of the Sunlit Archipelago – Adriatic & Malta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-of-the-sunlit-archipelago-adriatic-malta~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281022-11.md) | 2028-10-22 | 2028-11-02 | 11 | €2,084 | ## 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)