For those still looking to book a late European trip and wish to escape the crowds, there is no better way than on a luxury Silversea cruise across the glorious Mediterranean. Discover everything from the charming seaside villages and ancient archaeological treasures to the storied history and cultures of this illustrious region, all from the comfort of Silversea’s Silver Spirit.
On board Silversea’s Silver Spirit, guests will venture to both the tiny ports and the big hitters that make the region so unique, perfect for those looking to experience the most authentic and unique flavours of the area on one bucket list trip. Shore excursion highlights include a Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul, wine tours and tastings in Istria’s famed Matosevic Winery and a private concert inside the ancient city of Ephesus, one of Turkey’s most famous and best-preserved sites of antiquity.
Hallmarks of the Silversea experience, Silver Spirit maintains the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation to guarantee the most luxurious voyage across the Mediterranean this summer.
Available itineraries this summer include:
July – Istanbul & Greek Island Cruise – This 15-day itinerary departs Athens (Piraeus) on 10 July and takes in 12 ports across Greece and Turkey. It will appeal to historians and curious cruisers alike, as guests take in the wonders of history in Kusadasi and Rhodes as well as idyllic Greek villages and sun-soaked shores. From overnighting in Istanbul, exploring Byzantine churches and UNESCO World Heritage Sites to escaping the crowds in Nafplion, this cruise is a gem.
Priced from £5,900 per person to include door to door private executive transfers, return flights, all food and beverages, 15 nights’ accommodation on Silver Spirit, butler service and shore excursions.
August – Adriatic Sea & Greek Isles Cruise – This 9-day itinerary departs 1 August, taking in 10 ports across four countries, departing from Athens (Piraeus) and completing in Venice. It includes a voyage across the Adriatic Sea, taking in Grecian and Croatian coasts, as well as the romantic island of Santorini and her sunset views. Guests will be enthralled by Olympia’s rich history, Kotor’s picture-perfect streets and Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones grandeur, to name but a few.
Priced from £5,000 per person to include door to door private executive transfers, return flights, all food and beverages, 9 nights’ accommodation on Silver Spirit, butler service and shore excursions.
September – Istanbul Cruise – This 12-day itinerary departs Athens (Piraeus) on 2 September and takes in 10 ports across Greece and Turkey. After Athens, head to the white windmills and villages of Santorini, the archaeological gold mine (and UNESCO World Heritage Site) Ephesus followed by an overnight in Istanbul. Sail the ancient sea of Hellespont (or the Dardanelles as it is now known), to arrive in Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki, and then on to Mykonos, Rhodes and Agios Nikolaos.
Priced from £6,400 per person to include door to door private executive transfers, return flights, all food and beverages, 12 nights’ accommodation on Silver Spirit, butler service and shore excursions.
For further information on Silversea’s Mediterranean Voyages, click here: https://www.silversea.com/destinations/mediterranean-cruise.html
