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Ancient Wonders | Barcelona to Athens 2025

17 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit $499*pp
  • $3000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | September 2025

Book By 30 September 2024

Set Sail on 20 September 2025

Product Code: MC-32791

Ancient Wonders | Barcelona to Athens 2025

17 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit $499*pp
  • $3000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | September 2025

Package Inclusions Open All

Return economy flights to Barcelona returning from Athens

BONUS 2 Night hotel stay to explore the city of Barcelona at your leisure

Enjoy a 14 night Egypt, Greece & Turkey cruise from Barcelona to Athens onboard Nieuw Statendam in an Interior Stateroom
Enjoy overnight stays in Alexandria and Istanbul

Onboard dining across a range of complimentary venues
Onboard entertainment including live music & performances
Onboard all port taxes & charges

BONUS Onboard beverage, specialty dining, Wifi & shore excursion credit have it all package

BONUS 1 Night hotel stay to explore the city of Athens of your leisure

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Barcelona, Spain

Welcome to Barcelona, a bustling beachside city filled with architectural gems. Hit the Gaudi trail, explore the Gothic Quarter and take a stroll along Las Ramblas. Visiting a tapas bar is an absolute must, especially when washed down with a glass of sangria. Enjoy a 2-night hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

 
Barcelona, Spain

Embark your 14 night Egypt, Greece & Turkey cruise from Barcelona to Athens onboard Nieuw Statendam today.

 
At Sea

Your day at sea will allow you to take full advantage of everything the ship has to offer. Seek out hidden treasures and make the most of the facilities onboard. All of the ships activities can be found on the vessels daily newsletter. If relaxation is on your mind then your sea day will allow you to sit back, soak in ship life and watch the world as it floats by.

 
Valletta, Malta

Welcome to Valletta, the fortress city. This tiny city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its dusty Baroque buildings and mesmerising sea views. Shop for crafts and jewellery on Republic Street, explore the Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens and uncover history at Parliament House and the ruins of the Royal Opera House.

 
At Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

 
Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt

Welcome to Alexandria. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, this relaxed Mediterranean city was once the home of Cleopatra, Caesar and Mark Antony. Cruise here to learn about the city’s illustrious history at the Library of Alexandria, uncover ancient relics at the National Museum and shop for local wares at the souks. Or venture out to Cairo to discover the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy an overnight onboard stay to explore this exciting city.

 
Limassol, Cyprus

Limassol – or Lemoses – is the second largest urban area in Cyprus, this is a bustling and vibrant city with plenty to offer. The compact centre snakes around an old castle, and is packed with boutiques, restaurants and bars.

 
Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes is positioned off the coast of Turkey and blends history and beauty in to one. You are guaranteed to be in awe of the Grand Masters Palace and the old fortified city provides a great walk back in time.

 
Bodrum, Turkey

Welcome to Bodrum! As the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus, this coastal city is overflowing with history. Here, you can view the ruins of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and discover relics of ancient shipwrecks at the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Of course, no visit is complete without taking a dip in the turquoise waters of the Aegean at one of Bodrum’s many beaches.

 
Dardanelles, Turkey

Welcome to the Dardanelles Strait. Considered one of the world’s most important waterways, this 60-kilometre straight divides the continents of Europe and Asia. As you cruise the Dardanelles, view historic landmarks, including the Gallipoli Peninsula, where the ANZACs fought in World War One. 

 
Istanbul, Turkey

Welcome to Istanbul, the cultural capital of Turkey and meeting place of East and West. This vibrant city is filled with iconic sites, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower. Shop for ceramics, lamps and rugs at the Grand Bazaar and be sure to sample some sweet Turkish delight. Enjoy an overnight onboard stay to explore this exciting city.

 
At Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

 
Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Disembark Nieuw Statendam in Athens today. The birthplace of democracy. This vibrant city is steeped in history, which you can discover for yourself at the Acropolis and National Archaeological Museum. Afterwards, take a stroll through Plaka, a neighbourhood teeming with cobblestoned streets, sidewalk cafes and tiny local stores. Enjoy a 1-night hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

 
Athens, Greece

Farewell Athens as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.

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Price based on cruise sail date 20 September 2025

Price based on departing from Auckland

Extra charges apply for:

  • Christchurch ($99pp)

Based on Interior Stateroomview stateroom

Upgrade to Oceanview Stateroom from $899 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Verandah Stateroom from $1399 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Vista Suite from $2799 per personview stateroom

 

Prices are per person twin share in NZD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into New Zealand Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150NZD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all New Zealand passport holders.
For Non-New Zealand passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.

Product Code: MC-32791

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