--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 70d1699e-05e0-43a4-b9c6-a26ee8ea9e0d slug: 2340945 voyage_code: Y782 cruise_line: Holland America Line ship: Rotterdam departure_date: return_date: nights: 11 embarkation_port: Piraeus (Athens), Greece disembarkation_port: Piraeus (Athens), Greece starting_price_usd: 2229.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-07-16T00:39:12Z --- # 11-Day Greek Isles: Egypt & the Holy Land > Holland America Line · Rotterdam · Nov 17 – 28, 2027   (11 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Holland America Line | | **Ship** | Rotterdam | | **Duration** | 11 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Piraeus (Athens), Greece | | **Disembarkation Port** | Piraeus (Athens), Greece | | **Starting Price** | 2,229 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | Y782 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Piraeus (Athens), Greece **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM No modern metropolis is more steeped in myth than Athens, Greece. From the gritty port of Piraeus—gateway to Greece’s fabled isles—to the Parthenon—eternal symbol of Western civilization—Athens has attracted adventurers and classicists for centuries. This heritage is still very much alive for modern visitors sightseeing in Athens: ancient stadiums and temples dwell alongside apartment blocks, modern performances are staged in the marble amphitheaters where Greek drama was born and millennia-old ... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Alexandria **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:59 PM Haggle for handcrafted jewelry in Khan el-Khalili, Cairo’s giant souk. Hear the call to prayer. Venture out to Giza, where the iconic pyramids and sphynx testify to the glory that was ancient Egypt. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM From this port on the slopes of Mt. Carmel travel to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. And visit the land of miracles--Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha. ### Day 6: Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM From this port on the slopes of Mt. Carmel travel to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. And visit the land of miracles--Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha. ### Day 7: Limassol **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM On the island's south coast, Limassol is very much in the Greek sector of Cyprus. Nearby crusaders' castles, Greco-Roman ruins, olive groves and vineyards all speak to a lifestyle that is intrinsically Hellenic, and wizened lacemakers weave the traditions of their ancestors into their detailed work. ### Day 8: Antalya **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The area around Antalya is a living tribute to those who have shaped it over the course of millennia-to the Greeks who left mosaics, sculptures and coins minted with the image of Artemis in their wake; to the Romans, whose Aspendos amphitheatre and aqueducts are thought to be the finest in the Mediterranean; and to the Ottomans who came later to build their distinctive mansions along the narrow streets. ### Day 9: Rhodes **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Rhodes, set behind impregnable 14th-century walls, invites you to navigate through crooked streets to shop for sea sponges and visit the gorgeous Palace of the Grand Masters from where the Knights of St John set out on the Crusades. Tour to the village of Lindos and climb to the Acropolis. Look down and you'll see where St Paul landed, as well as the rocky peninsulas where many believe the Colossus of Rhodes once stood. This 110-foot-tall statue of Helios was destroyed by an earthquake, and its ... ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world: Ephesus. St. Paul preached in its Great Theater, while the facade of the Celsus Library survives as a testament to the city’s role as a center of learning and culture. Not far from Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis (also known as the Temple of Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, once stood, drawing pilgrims from around the Mediterranean. While it no longer stands, it is possible to walk... ### Day 12: Piraeus (Athens), Greece **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM No modern metropolis is more steeped in myth than Athens, Greece. From the gritty port of Piraeus—gateway to Greece’s fabled isles—to the Parthenon—eternal symbol of Western civilization—Athens has attracted adventurers and classicists for centuries. This heritage is still very much alive for modern visitors sightseeing in Athens: ancient stadiums and temples dwell alongside apartment blocks, modern performances are staged in the marble amphitheaters where Greek drama was born and millennia-old ... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $2,229 | | Ocean View | $2,629 | | Balcony | $2,929 | | Suite | $4,129 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: I) — From $4,698 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. Amenities Daily housekeeping Complimentary 24-hour room service Elemis Aromapure soa... **Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: L) — From $4,518 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. Amenities Daily housekeeping Complimentary 24-hour room service Elemis Aromapure soa... **Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: K) — From $4,578 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. Amenities Daily housekeeping Complimentary 24-hour room service Elemis Aromapure soa... **Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: J) — From $4,638 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. Amenities Daily housekeeping Complimentary 24-hour room service Elemis Aromapure soa... **Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: N) — From $4,458 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. Amenities Daily housekeeping Complimentary 24-hour room service Elemis Aromapure soa... ### Outside Cabins **Single Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: OO) Perfect for guests traveling solo, these staterooms feature one queen-size Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-top mattress, plus a shower with premium massage head an array of modern amenities. **Family Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: FB) — From $5,598 With accomodations for five guests, this stateroom includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed and one upper bed—all are our signature Mariner's Dream beds with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus one sofa bed for two persons. There are two bathrooms: one with bathtub, shower, sink and toi... **Family Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: FA) — From $5,658 With accomodations for five guests, this stateroom includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed and one upper bed—all are our signature Mariner's Dream beds with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus one sofa bed for two persons. There are two bathrooms: one with bathtub, shower, sink and toi... **Large Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: C) — From $5,478 These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. **Large Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: F) — From $5,258 These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. **Large Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: E) — From $5,358 These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. **Large Ocean View Stateroom** (Code: D) — From $5,418 These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. ### Balcony Cabins **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VB) — From $6,858 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VC) — From $6,718 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VD) — From $6,578 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queensize bed, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 228–405 sq. ft. including verandah **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VF) — From $6,258 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VS) — From $7,278 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. **Partially Obstructed Verandah** (Code: VH) — From $5,858 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: V) — From $7,138 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. The view is parti... ### Suite Cabins **Vista Suite** (Code: A) — From $7,882 With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. **Neptune Suite** (Code: SB) — From $13,092 With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vani... **Vista Suite** (Code: BC) — From $8,258 With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. **Pinnacle Suite** (Code: PS) — From $25,948 Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave, refrigerator and built-in bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream... **Signature Suite** (Code: SS) — From $11,438 These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a ... **Aft - Vista Suite** (Code: AS) — From $9,038 With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator. **Neptune Suite** (Code: SC) — From $13,058 With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vani... **Signature Suite** (Code: SY) — From $11,058 These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a ... **Neptune Suite** (Code: SA) — From $13,872 With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vani... ## Ship Information ### Rotterdam In honor of some of the most memorable ships in Holland America Line's history, our third Pinnacle-class ship (and new flagship) will be named Rotterdam. This new addition to our fleet will fill your journey with a rhythm all its own, putting music front and center, creating the soundtrack to the discoveries you make every day. At the heart of it all is Music Walk: an exclusive collection of five venues featuring live music and electrifying performances from accomplished musicians, dancers and artists every night. Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining experiences, enhanced staterooms and suites, the finest service at sea and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of seafaring expertise. The result is a ship that moves you — from the start of your first day to the end of each perfect night. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 2,668 | | Crew | 580 | | Gross Tonnage | 781.0 | | Length | 975.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,340 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Billboard Onboard**: 2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs. Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room ... - **Casino Action**: Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack ... - **B.B. King's Blues Club**: When you’re in the mood to move, it’s time for live music on your cruise. Direct from Beale Street in Memphis, B.B. King’s All-Star Band cooks up a ri... - **Rolling Stone Lounge**: Dance to your favorite songs with one of the best bands at sea. From rock and pop to country and beyond, we provide the perfect playlist live, each an... - **Movies On Board**: Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time... ### Other - **Club Orange Program Benefits**: Join Club Orange to experience a new level of luxury, from priority check-in and disembarkation to premium dining amenities. Club Orange benefits incl... - **Kids Club**: Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-... ### Technology - **Holland America Line Navigator**: Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore e... - **Holland America Line Navigator**: Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore e... ### Food and Drink - **The Dining Room**: For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. For dinner, choose from classics ... - **Tamarind**: Praised by Condé Nast Traveler for cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions... - **Rudi's Sel De Mer**: Sel de Mer is an intimate Mediterranean Bistro featuring the flavors of France, Spain and Greece with a focus on fresh fish and authentically prepared... - **Gelato**: At “G” Gelato, you can indulge your sweet tooth with a classic European gelato (ice cream), made fresh on board each day by chefs trained at the Carpi... - **Dive In**: Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toa... ### Recreational - **Pickleball at Sea**: Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. Al... - **Onboard Shopping**: Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds a... ### Fitness - **Fitness Center**: Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilat... ## Ports of Call ### Piraeus (Athens), Greece *Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166* No modern metropolis is more steeped in myth than Athens, Greece. From the gritty port of Piraeus—gateway to Greece’s fabled isles—to the Parthenon—eternal symbol of Western civilization—Athens has attracted adventurers and classicists for centuries. This heritage is still very much alive for modern visitors sightseeing in Athens: ancient stadiums and temples dwell alongside apartment blocks, mode... ### Alexandria *Coordinates: 31.2135, 29.9443* Haggle for handcrafted jewelry in Khan el-Khalili, Cairo’s giant souk. Hear the call to prayer. Venture out to Giza, where the iconic pyramids and sphynx testify to the glory that was ancient Egypt. ### Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel *Coordinates: 32.7938, 35.0282* From this port on the slopes of Mt. Carmel travel to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. And visit the land of miracles--Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha. ### Limassol *Coordinates: 34.7071, 33.0226* On the island's south coast, Limassol is very much in the Greek sector of Cyprus. Nearby crusaders' castles, Greco-Roman ruins, olive groves and vineyards all speak to a lifestyle that is intrinsically Hellenic, and wizened lacemakers weave the traditions of their ancestors into their detailed work. ### Antalya *Coordinates: 36.8841, 30.7056* The area around Antalya is a living tribute to those who have shaped it over the course of millennia-to the Greeks who left mosaics, sculptures and coins minted with the image of Artemis in their wake; to the Romans, whose Aspendos amphitheatre and aqueducts are thought to be the finest in the Mediterranean; and to the Ottomans who came later to build their distinctive mansions along the narrow st... ### Rhodes *Coordinates: 36.1632, 27.9718* Rhodes, set behind impregnable 14th-century walls, invites you to navigate through crooked streets to shop for sea sponges and visit the gorgeous Palace of the Grand Masters from where the Knights of St John set out on the Crusades. Tour to the village of Lindos and climb to the Acropolis. Look down and you'll see where St Paul landed, as well as the rocky peninsulas where many believe the Colossu... ### Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey *Coordinates: 37.8587, 27.2594* Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world: Ephesus. St. Paul preached in its Great Theater, while the facade of the Celsus Library survives as a testament to the city’s role as a center of learning and culture. Not far from Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis (also known as the Temple of Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, once stoo... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2340945 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2340945 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2340945.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2340945/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam/other/130651.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-16 00:39:12 UTC