---
title: "Sunlit Antiquities – Rome, Kotor & Istanbul"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-antiquities-rome-kotor-istanbul~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21
description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/2a3cdc10be10538b.jpg
---

# Sunlit Antiquities – Rome, Kotor & Istanbul

![Route map: 21 nights one way from Barcelona on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/2a3cdc10be10538b.jpg)

A 21-night cruise from Barcelona to Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the afternoon of 27 October. It makes 13 port calls, starting with Palma de Mallorca, Marseille and Livorno (Florence/Pisa). The stops are in six countries, and calls last 9 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 16°C in Istanbul to 23°C in Palma de Mallorca (61 to 73°F). The cruise ends in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 17 November. Rotterdam (2021) carries up to 2,668 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:** [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam.md)
- **Duration:** 21 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-10-27
- **Return:** 2027-11-17
- **From:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)
- **To:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES |  | 16:00 | 16–22°C |
| 2 | [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md) | ES | 08:00 | 21:00 | 19–23°C |
| 4 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 07:00 | 16:00 | 15–21°C |
| 5 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 08:00 | 20:00 | 16–21°C |
| 6 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 | 20:00 | 13–17°C |
| 7 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 19:00 | 12–17°C |
| 9 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 14–18°C |
| 10 | [Kotor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor.md) | ME | 08:00 | 17:00 | 11–17°C |
| 12 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–19°C |
| 13 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 07:00 | 20:00 | 16–19°C |
| 15 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 07:00 | 23:59 | 11–16°C |
| 18 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 19:00 | 12–20°C |
| 19 | [Kos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kos-island.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 17–20°C |
| 20 | [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) | GR | 08:00 | 21:00 | 17–20°C |
| 22 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 |  | 12–19°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 | €5,265 | €5,265 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=c740969a-6e52-49c8-b950-99ac9e07aeb1) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,225 | €6,225 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=cca96086-acac-42dc-97cc-616602d90f8d) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €6,705 | €6,705 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=6aa18c42-a48c-4c52-b1c4-cd1ba2a7924b) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €10,505 | €10,505 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=3a543055-ff23-4d0a-94b5-b3c4968c3e45) |

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 | €5,698 | €2,849 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=af0d6561-6be9-43ca-9c72-b86bd6ad8449) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,658 | €3,329 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=099f3d92-439b-452e-93b7-e32adc344d6a) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,138 | €3,569 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=64f02ffb-1f5e-40d1-9fc2-2359906b27f0) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €10,938 | €5,469 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=f5df69b2-ff7a-4f8f-91dd-72c081878491) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €17,198 | €8,599 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=64b16375-3895-4459-ba86-c7401cd0e346) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €21,858 | €10,929 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=47100ff9-19d7-418f-a9b0-fd22376dddbb) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,147 | €2,716 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=ae188de8-f5bd-4882-954c-e25ebf4d9a24) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €10,157 | €3,386 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=731eac17-1bf1-482c-96b4-d163370282b1) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €12,737 | €4,246 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=0c7fce7e-0245-4390-b1c0-55bb5407e441) |

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 | €9,496 | €2,374 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=2de55111-22d2-417f-a26a-7ece57e58dda) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €11,316 | €2,829 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=914fb542-95bf-41d1-8abb-1a5f26558f1a) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €13,996 | €3,499 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-21.md?pid=f6da98fb-609b-481b-8671-ce87a6b30b13) |

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 | €6,378 | €7,318 | €7,898 | €11,698 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-12 | €6,378 | €7,318 | €7,898 | €11,698 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-13 | €6,378 | €7,318 | €7,898 | €11,698 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-14 | €6,378 | €7,318 | €7,898 | €11,698 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-15 | €6,378 | €7,318 | €7,898 | €11,698 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-16 | €6,378 | €7,318 | €7,898 | €11,698 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-17 | €6,378 | €7,318 | €7,898 | €11,698 | €23,098 |
| 2026-09-18 | €6,378 | €7,318 | €7,898 | €11,698 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-19 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-20 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-21 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-22 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-23 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-24 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-25 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-26 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-27 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-28 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-29 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-09-30 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-10-01 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-10-02 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,478 |
| 2026-10-03 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,858 |
| 2026-10-04 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,858 |
| 2026-10-05 | €5,698 | €6,658 | €7,138 | €10,938 | €21,858 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2021
- **Passengers:** 2,668
- **Crew:** 1,025
- **Gross Tonnage:** 99,935 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 299.79m
- **Beam:** 35m
- **Dining (total):** 12
- **Dining (included):** 6
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 16–22°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md)

*Spain*

> A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 19–23°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md)

*France*

> France's oldest city, salty and soulful

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 15–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md)

*Italy*

> Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await

Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 16–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md)

*Italy*

> The Eternal City is just an hour away

Avg dock time: 11.5h · Weather: 13–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md)

*Italy*

> Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 12–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

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

*Greece*

> Venetian elegance in an emerald setting

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 14–18°C

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

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

*Montenegro*

> A fjord hidden in the Montenegrin mountains

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 11–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Timezone: Europe/Podgorica

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

*Greece*

> The Acropolis beckons from the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 12–19°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: 16–19°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: 11–16°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: 12–20°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: 17–20°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: 17–20°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 | [Glacier to Citrus Coast – Tromsø & Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/cruises/glacier-to-citrus-coast-troms-lisbon~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271003-24.md) | 2027-10-03 | 2027-10-27 | 24 | €3,849 |
| Next | [Pharaoh's Wake – Alexandria & Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pharaoh-s-wake-alexandria-rhodes~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271117-11.md) | 2027-11-17 | 2027-11-28 | 11 | €1,899 |

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