7-Day Greek Isles: Cairo Overnight with Crete & Santorini - CruiseCaptain

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Athens (Piraeus), Greece — Day 1 Feb 5, 2028 Athens (Piraeus), Greece Departs 16:00 A city of legend, civilisation and enduring culture, Athens is a majestic and magical urban sprawl. Extraordinary elegance and grace combine with grit and graft in Greece's capital, where highways encase ruins from antiquity, and gleaming museums and galleries stand beside concrete sprayed with edgy street art. These contrasts enhance and elevate the wonders of this 2,500-year-old city, however, which can count notable contributions to philosophy, drama and democracy, among its global legacy. Piraeus' giant port and naval base welcome you to the edge of the Athens' urban area. From there it's a simple jaunt to the centre. The majestic ancient citadel of the Acropolis dominates an elevated platform and is a constant presence as you explore the city. The wonderful remains of the columned temple of the Parthenon - which date back to the 5th century BC - stand here, representing the pinnacle of classical architecture. The nearby Acropolis Museum adds context to your visit and frames the broad views from its giant glass windows. Or rise up Mount Lycabettus, to be rewarded with perhaps Athens' best panorama of the Acropolis sitting high over the city on its grand stage. See the marble horseshoe of the Old Olympic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896, for more of the city's enduring legacy. Elsewhere, golden beaches and temples stretch out along the coastline, should you wish to explore a little further afield. Coffee is an art form to the Greeks, and it's an unwritten rule that coffee time must never be rushed. So prepare to settle down for a couple of hours and lose yourself in a good chat. Feeling hungry - try traditional souvlaki made with sauces handed from generation to generation. Athens (Piraeus), Greece port guide Search cruises visiting Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Alexandria, Egypt — Day 3 Feb 7, 2028 Alexandria, Egypt Arrives 06:00 Alexander the Great founded this city, but never lived to see it. When he took Egypt from the Persians in 332 BC, he decided to move the capital from Memphis to the Mediterranean. Leaving instructions with his architect, he traveled on to Asia where he died. Egypt passed under the control of his general, Ptolemy I, who made Alexandria a great intellectual center. The city was designed with grand proportions. Its lighthouse, the Pharos, was a beacon to all. The Mouseion, from which our word "museum" derives, incorporated laboratories, observatories and a vast library. With the fall of the Ptolemies, Alexandria slumbered in obscurity until revived as an international seaport. A cosmopolitan, decadent colonial era, captured such works as Lawrence Durrell's Alexandrian Quartet, ended in the 1950's, but the beaches, restaurants and architecture still draw visitors, along with such excavations as Cleopatra's Palace, where this Queen of Egypt shared her love with Mark Anthony. Alexandria, Egypt port guide Search cruises visiting Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria, Egypt photo — Day 3 Feb 7, 2028 Alexandria, Egypt Arrives 06:00 Alexander the Great founded this city, but never lived to see it. When he took Egypt from the Persians in 332 BC, he decided to move the capital from Memphis to the Mediterranean. Leaving instructions with his architect, he traveled on to Asia where he died. Egypt passed under the control of his general, Ptolemy I, who made Alexandria a great intellectual center. The city was designed with grand proportions. Its lighthouse, the Pharos, was a beacon to all. The Mouseion, from which our word "museum" derives, incorporated laboratories, observatories and a vast library. With the fall of the Ptolemies, Alexandria slumbered in obscurity until revived as an international seaport. A cosmopolitan, decadent colonial era, captured such works as Lawrence Durrell's Alexandrian Quartet, ended in the 1950's, but the beaches, restaurants and architecture still draw visitors, along with such excavations as Cleopatra's Palace, where this Queen of Egypt shared her love with Mark Anthony. Alexandria, Egypt port guide Search cruises visiting Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria, Egypt — Day 4 Feb 8, 2028 Alexandria, Egypt Departs 21:00 Alexander the Great founded this city, but never lived to see it. When he took Egypt from the Persians in 332 BC, he decided to move the capital from Memphis to the Mediterranean. Leaving instructions with his architect, he traveled on to Asia where he died. Egypt passed under the control of his general, Ptolemy I, who made Alexandria a great intellectual center. The city was designed with grand proportions. Its lighthouse, the Pharos, was a beacon to all. The Mouseion, from which our word "museum" derives, incorporated laboratories, observatories and a vast library. With the fall of the Ptolemies, Alexandria slumbered in obscurity until revived as an international seaport. A cosmopolitan, decadent colonial era, captured such works as Lawrence Durrell's Alexandrian Quartet, ended in the 1950's, but the beaches, restaurants and architecture still draw visitors, along with such excavations as Cleopatra's Palace, where this Queen of Egypt shared her love with Mark Anthony. Alexandria, Egypt port guide Search cruises visiting Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria, Egypt photo — Day 4 Feb 8, 2028 Alexandria, Egypt Departs 21:00 Alexander the Great founded this city, but never lived to see it. When he took Egypt from the Persians in 332 BC, he decided to move the capital from Memphis to the Mediterranean. Leaving instructions with his architect, he traveled on to Asia where he died. Egypt passed under the control of his general, Ptolemy I, who made Alexandria a great intellectual center. The city was designed with grand proportions. Its lighthouse, the Pharos, was a beacon to all. The Mouseion, from which our word "museum" derives, incorporated laboratories, observatories and a vast library. With the fall of the Ptolemies, Alexandria slumbered in obscurity until revived as an international seaport. A cosmopolitan, decadent colonial era, captured such works as Lawrence Durrell's Alexandrian Quartet, ended in the 1950's, but the beaches, restaurants and architecture still draw visitors, along with such excavations as Cleopatra's Palace, where this Queen of Egypt shared her love with Mark Anthony. Alexandria, Egypt port guide Search cruises visiting Alexandria, Egypt

Chania, Crete — Day 6 Feb 10, 2028 Chania, Crete 08:00 – 19:00 11.0 hrs ashore The port of Souda on the Aegean Sea is home to a Greek and NATO naval base and is located six kilometers (three miles) from Chania—the second-largest city on Crete, which itself is the largest of the Greek Islands. Once you’re in Chania, set your compass for the historic waterfront with its famous Venetian Harbor dating to the 14th century. Walk along the breakwater to the restored 500-year-old lighthouse for views that are particularly photogenic from late afternoon until sunset. The atmospheric tangle of streets that is Old Town is easily explored on foot, and you can stop at one of the many outdoor cafés for a bouyatsa (custard pastry) or a glass of Cretan red wine.Soúda can also be a jumping-off point for a visit to Rethymnon, located about 54 kilometers (33 miles) to the east. Shaped by centuries of invasion, namely by the Venetians and Turks, its Fortezza was built by the Venetians in the late 16th century and captured by the Ottomans in 1646. The Old Town has the same kind of architectural character as Chania, but on a smaller scale. Chania, Crete port guide Search cruises visiting Chania, Crete

Chania, Crete photo — Day 6 Feb 10, 2028 Chania, Crete 08:00 – 19:00 11.0 hrs ashore The port of Souda on the Aegean Sea is home to a Greek and NATO naval base and is located six kilometers (three miles) from Chania—the second-largest city on Crete, which itself is the largest of the Greek Islands. Once you’re in Chania, set your compass for the historic waterfront with its famous Venetian Harbor dating to the 14th century. Walk along the breakwater to the restored 500-year-old lighthouse for views that are particularly photogenic from late afternoon until sunset. The atmospheric tangle of streets that is Old Town is easily explored on foot, and you can stop at one of the many outdoor cafés for a bouyatsa (custard pastry) or a glass of Cretan red wine.Soúda can also be a jumping-off point for a visit to Rethymnon, located about 54 kilometers (33 miles) to the east. Shaped by centuries of invasion, namely by the Venetians and Turks, its Fortezza was built by the Venetians in the late 16th century and captured by the Ottomans in 1646. The Old Town has the same kind of architectural character as Chania, but on a smaller scale. Chania, Crete port guide Search cruises visiting Chania, Crete

Thira, Santorini — Day 7 Feb 11, 2028 Thira, Santorini 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore The guests look for a place on board the ship in good time to enjoy the entrance to the port of Fira, the capital of Santorini. Santorin refers to a Greek archipelago in the south of the Cyclades and at the same time its main island. Here a cliff rises up to 350 m above sea level. Nowhere else in the Aegean Sea is the volcanic origin of the Cyclades so clearly visible as here. Because the impressively high and many kilometers wide rock massif is nothing more than a crater wall. Santorini consists of the main island of the same name, Santorini, which is optionally also called Santorini and Thira, as well as four other Cyclades. With Thirasia, the second largest island and the small uninhabited rock Aspronisi, Santorini forms the geological remains of an outer crater rim. In the middle of the 400 m deep caldera rise the two volcanic islands Palea Kamini and Nea Kamini. They are also uninhabited, apart from the people who receive boat excursions here during the day. On a cruise you will experience this extraordinary island of Greece with the dreamy white houses, black beaches and volcanic stories. Thira, Santorini port guide Search cruises visiting Thira, Santorini

Thira, Santorini photo — Day 7 Feb 11, 2028 Thira, Santorini 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore The guests look for a place on board the ship in good time to enjoy the entrance to the port of Fira, the capital of Santorini. Santorin refers to a Greek archipelago in the south of the Cyclades and at the same time its main island. Here a cliff rises up to 350 m above sea level. Nowhere else in the Aegean Sea is the volcanic origin of the Cyclades so clearly visible as here. Because the impressively high and many kilometers wide rock massif is nothing more than a crater wall. Santorini consists of the main island of the same name, Santorini, which is optionally also called Santorini and Thira, as well as four other Cyclades. With Thirasia, the second largest island and the small uninhabited rock Aspronisi, Santorini forms the geological remains of an outer crater rim. In the middle of the 400 m deep caldera rise the two volcanic islands Palea Kamini and Nea Kamini. They are also uninhabited, apart from the people who receive boat excursions here during the day. On a cruise you will experience this extraordinary island of Greece with the dreamy white houses, black beaches and volcanic stories. Thira, Santorini port guide Search cruises visiting Thira, Santorini

Athens (Piraeus), Greece — Day 8 Feb 12, 2028 Athens (Piraeus), Greece Arrives 07:00 A city of legend, civilisation and enduring culture, Athens is a majestic and magical urban sprawl. Extraordinary elegance and grace combine with grit and graft in Greece's capital, where highways encase ruins from antiquity, and gleaming museums and galleries stand beside concrete sprayed with edgy street art. These contrasts enhance and elevate the wonders of this 2,500-year-old city, however, which can count notable contributions to philosophy, drama and democracy, among its global legacy. Piraeus' giant port and naval base welcome you to the edge of the Athens' urban area. From there it's a simple jaunt to the centre. The majestic ancient citadel of the Acropolis dominates an elevated platform and is a constant presence as you explore the city. The wonderful remains of the columned temple of the Parthenon - which date back to the 5th century BC - stand here, representing the pinnacle of classical architecture. The nearby Acropolis Museum adds context to your visit and frames the broad views from its giant glass windows. Or rise up Mount Lycabettus, to be rewarded with perhaps Athens' best panorama of the Acropolis sitting high over the city on its grand stage. See the marble horseshoe of the Old Olympic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896, for more of the city's enduring legacy. Elsewhere, golden beaches and temples stretch out along the coastline, should you wish to explore a little further afield. Coffee is an art form to the Greeks, and it's an unwritten rule that coffee time must never be rushed. So prepare to settle down for a couple of hours and lose yourself in a good chat. Feeling hungry - try traditional souvlaki made with sauces handed from generation to generation. Athens (Piraeus), Greece port guide Search cruises visiting Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 36-day span: $1,304 · range $1,304–$1,304

Lower than 89% of peers This week-long sailing's from-price per night is lower than 89% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, duration, and departure window · from-price per night · as of Jul 3, 2026

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $1,304

$186 / night

Fare rows

Large/Standard Interior Stateroom

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from $1,304

$186 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Large/Standard Interior Stateroom

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from $1,334

$190 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Large/Standard Interior Stateroom

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from $1,364

$194 / night

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Large/Standard Interior Stateroom

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from $1,394

$199 / night

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Large/Standard Interior Stateroom

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from $1,424

$203 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

from $1,474

$210 / night

Fare rows

Large Oceanview Stateroom

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from $1,474

$210 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Large Oceanview Stateroom

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from $1,524

$217 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Large Oceanview Stateroom

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from $1,554

$222 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Large Oceanview Stateroom

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from $1,584

$226 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Family Oceanview Stateroom

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from $1,644

$234 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Family Oceanview Stateroom

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from $1,674

$239 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Single Oceanview Stateroom

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from $2,303

$329 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $1,624

$232 / night

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Verandah Stateroom (Partially Obstructed Views)

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from $1,624

$232 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Verandah Stateroom

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from $1,724

$246 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Verandah Stateroom

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from $1,814

$259 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Verandah Stateroom

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from $1,884

$269 / night

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Verandah Stateroom

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from $1,954

$279 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Verandah Stateroom

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from $2,024

$289 / night

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Verandah Stateroom

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from $2,094

$299 / night

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Verandah Stateroom

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from $2,164

$309 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft-View - Verandah Stateroom

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from $2,234

$319 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Verandah Stateroom

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from $2,304

$329 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $2,124

$303 / night

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Vista Suite

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from $2,124

$303 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Vista Suite

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from $2,254

$322 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Vista Suite

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from $2,384

$340 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft-View Vista Suite

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from $2,514

$359 / night

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Signature Suite

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from $2,924

$417 / night

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Signature Suite

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from $3,114

$444 / night

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Neptune Suite

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from $3,424

$489 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Neptune Suite

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from $3,814

$544 / night

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Neptune Suite

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from $4,204

$600 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jul 3, 2026

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Verandah Stateroom	V	Balcony
Verandah Stateroom	VA	Balcony
Verandah Stateroom	VB	Balcony
Verandah Stateroom	VC	Balcony
Verandah Stateroom	VD	Balcony
Verandah Stateroom	VE	Balcony
Verandah Stateroom	VF	Balcony
Verandah Stateroom (Partially Obstructed Views)	VH	Balcony
Spa Verandah Stateroom	VQ	Balcony
Aft-View - Verandah Stateroom	VS	Balcony
Large/Standard Interior Stateroom	I	Inside
Spa Interior Stateroom	IQ	Inside
Large/Standard Interior Stateroom	J	Inside
Large/Standard Interior Stateroom	K	Inside
Large/Standard Interior Stateroom	L	Inside
Large/Standard Interior Stateroom	N	Inside
Large Oceanview Stateroom	C	Oceanview
Large Oceanview Spa Stateroom	CQ	Oceanview
Large Oceanview Stateroom	D	Oceanview
Large Oceanview Stateroom	E	Oceanview
Large Oceanview Stateroom	F	Oceanview
Family Oceanview Stateroom	FA	Oceanview
Family Oceanview Stateroom	FB	Oceanview
Single Oceanview Stateroom	OO	Oceanview
Vista Suite	A	Suite
Aft-View Vista Suite	AS	Suite
Vista Suite	B	Suite
Vista Suite	BC	Suite
Pinnacle Suite	PS	Suite
Neptune Suite	SA	Suite
Neptune Suite	SB	Suite
Neptune Suite	SC	Suite
Spa Neptune Suite	SQ	Suite
Signature Suite	SS	Suite
Signature Suite	SY	Suite

Ship

Nieuw Statendam — Your ship Nieuw Statendam 5★ 99,500 GT 2,650 guests Built 2018 Nieuw Statendam, a sister ship to Koningsdam and the second of our Pinnacle-class ships, features a design inspired by the fluid curves of musical instruments. Guests can savor her innovative specialty restaurants—from Sel de Mer to the Grand Dutch Cafe. Enjoy live music and entertainment from the Rolling Stone Rock Room, B.B. King's Blues Club, and more. Explore the thrill of BBC Earth Experiences presentations at our spectacular two-story World Stage. Nieuw Statendam ship guide Search cruises on Nieuw Statendam

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