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Fred Olsen Fred Olsen Balmoral ( Mediterranean )
Treasures of the Greek Islands & Turkey 8 to 12nts Fred Olsen Balmoral Direct Return Flights from Stansted or Manchester with All transfers Included. BONUS £100 per stateroom on board spending money Take a break and head to the Med this October choosing from an 8- or 12-night beach and history hopping itineraries. Fine out where Captain Korelli played his mandolin or discover the Blue Caves of Kefalonia, go olive picking in Kalamata and explore the ancient land f the gods in Athens. This is a rare chance to visit Aghios Nikolaos towards the eastern end of Crete for an authentic Greek experience where a picturesque fishing harbour is surrounded by colourful Greek tavernas. Perhaps stand in the footsteps of the Colossus of Rhodes in Mandraki Harbour of the explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus form Kusdasi in Turkey. Haggle in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul or visit the famous Haggia Sophia Mosque. The 12 night cruise ends with an overnight stop in Malaga where you can rub shoulders with the rich and famous – after all the only way is Marbs! These are wonderful cruises aimed at the British cruiser with a flavour of Scotland thrown in. These straight forward cruise holidays give you the chance to avoid the crowds and the mass market approach to cruising on these small & friendly boutique style ships. These ingredients create a very satisfying cruise experience which will make you want to return time and time again. What’s Included on Board? Dining & Lounges À la carte breakfast, lunch & dinner Daily casual dining options Late night Supper Club Afternoon tea Self-service tea & coffee In-cabin dining & snacks Treats & Pastimes Evening shows Live music & dancing Dance classes Lectures & talks Cookery demonstrations Traditional deck games Daily games & quizzes Relaxation & Fitness Swimming Pools Jacuzzis Fitness CentreFitness ClassesFred Olsen Balmoral: This is the smallest ship of the Fred Olsen trio of ships at just 43,537 tonnes and carrying just 1325 passengers over 11 decks. The Balmoral features two swimming pools, 4 Jacuzzis, six restaurants, 4 bar and lounges; and more. This ship was first launched in 1988 by the Royal Caribbean Line as the Crown Odyssey. In 2007 she was acquired by Fred Olsen and was lengthened by 30 metres and underwent an extensive refit before setting sail as the new M/S Balmoral for Fred Olsen. This Itinerary:17 Oct 2025 - 8-night Itinerary: Fly from the UK to Dubrovnik – Kefalonia – Kalamata - Piraeus (for Athens) – Santorini – Aghios Nikolaos (Crete) – Rhodes (overnight in port).Fly home.Also Available 25 Oct 2025 - 12-night Itinerary: Fly from the UK to Rhodes – Bodrum - Kusadasi (For Ephesus) - Istanbul – Malta – Malaga (overnight in port).Fly home.
Treasures of the Greek Islands & Turkey
8 to 12nts
Fred Olsen Balmoral
Direct Return Flights from Stansted or Manchester with All transfers Included.
BONUS £100 per stateroom on board spending money
Take a break and head to the Med this October choosing from an 8- or 12-night beach and history hopping itineraries. Fine out where Captain Korelli played his mandolin or discover the Blue Caves of Kefalonia, go olive picking in Kalamata and explore the ancient land f the gods in Athens. This is a rare chance to visit Aghios Nikolaos towards the eastern end of Crete for an authentic Greek experience where a picturesque fishing harbour is surrounded by colourful Greek tavernas. Perhaps stand in the footsteps of the Colossus of Rhodes in Mandraki Harbour of the explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus form Kusdasi in Turkey. Haggle in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul or visit the famous Haggia Sophia Mosque. The 12 night cruise ends with an overnight stop in Malaga where you can rub shoulders with the rich and famous – after all the only way is Marbs!
These are wonderful cruises aimed at the British cruiser with a flavour of Scotland thrown in. These straight forward cruise holidays give you the chance to avoid the crowds and the mass market approach to cruising on these small & friendly boutique style ships. These ingredients create a very satisfying cruise experience which will make you want to return time and time again.
What’s Included on Board?
Dining & Lounges
Treats & Pastimes
Relaxation & Fitness
Fred Olsen Balmoral: This is the smallest ship of the Fred Olsen trio of ships at just 43,537 tonnes and carrying just 1325 passengers over 11 decks. The Balmoral features two swimming pools, 4 Jacuzzis, six restaurants, 4 bar and lounges; and more. This ship was first launched in 1988 by the Royal Caribbean Line as the Crown Odyssey. In 2007 she was acquired by Fred Olsen and was lengthened by 30 metres and underwent an extensive refit before setting sail as the new M/S Balmoral for Fred Olsen.
This Itinerary:
17 Oct 2025 - 8-night Itinerary: Fly from the UK to Dubrovnik – Kefalonia – Kalamata - Piraeus (for Athens) – Santorini – Aghios Nikolaos (Crete) – Rhodes (overnight in port).Fly home.
Also Available
25 Oct 2025 - 12-night Itinerary: Fly from the UK to Rhodes – Bodrum - Kusadasi (For Ephesus) - Istanbul – Malta – Malaga (overnight in port).Fly home.
Note :- The above offer is subject to availability at the time of booking
17/10/2025 - 25/10/2025
Mediterranean
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