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Holy Land, Ancient Kingdoms & Aegean Gems Cruise

  • Departure DateWed 26th May 2021
  • Holland America Line Westerdam
  • 24 Night Cruise From Venice
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Itinerary

  • Venice
  • Katakolon
  • Haifa
  • Ashdod
  • Limassol
  • Rhodes
  • Chania, Crete
  • Argostoli
  • Venice
  • Split
  • Sarande
  • Argostoli
  • Chania, Crete
  • Rhodes
  • Marmaris

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Day 1 - Venice

Arrive: Wed 26 May 2021 / Depart: Wed 26 May 2021 at 17:00

Discover la Serenissima by gondola and ride with someone special under the Bridge of Sighs; wonder at the opulence of Ducal palaces and try on a gaudy, feather-bedecked Carnival mask. Linger over cappuccino on the Ca d'Oro, and be sure to dodge the pigeons in the Piazza before you step into San Marco Cathedral for an eyeful of giltwork and divine frescoes.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Katakolon

Arrive: Fri 28 May 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 28 May 2021 at 16:00

In the quiet of the original Olympic stadium, where the torch was first lit and the winners were crowned with a laurel wreath, let your imagination run. Step into the ruined archives of Greek mythology at the Temple of Zeus—one of the few remaining Wonders of the Ancient World.

Day 4 - Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Haifa

Arrive: Mon 31 May 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 31 May 2021 at 23:00

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 - Ashdod

Arrive: Tue 01 June 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 01 June 2021 at 20:00

The largest port in Israel, Ashdod is a gateway to Jerusalem, the 5,000-year-old walled city that is considered sacred to more than a third of the people on Earth. Numerous sites exist nearby, including the Jewish sacred Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre said to be the site of Calvary and to contain a piece of the true cross. In Ashdod, meander along the seaside promenade, or HaMidrehof this area is being termed the Southern Riviera of the city and includes many spectacular beaches. Dip your toes in the Dead Sea waters, long known for their health benefits. Visit the Bar-Gera Museum to view a collection of art by artists who were either banned or persecuted by the Nazis and other fascist governments. The Yad Vashem Memorial Museum is dedicated to the six million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.

Day 8 - Limassol

Arrive: Wed 02 June 2021 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 02 June 2021 at 15:00

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 9 - Rhodes

Arrive: Thu 03 June 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 03 June 2021 at 18:00

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 remains were melted down by the Arabs for scrap metal.

Day 10 - Chania, Crete

Arrive: Fri 04 June 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 04 June 2021 at 16:00

Day 11 - Argostoli

Arrive: Sat 05 June 2021 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 05 June 2021 at 18:00

Greece's best-kept secret. Discover enticing beaches, tasty white wine, a superb museum, the fishing village of Fiskardo where you may while away the afternoon schmoozing with the locals.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Venice

Arrive: Mon 07 June 2021 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 07 June 2021 at 17:00

Discover la Serenissima by gondola and ride with someone special under the Bridge of Sighs; wonder at the opulence of Ducal palaces and try on a gaudy, feather-bedecked Carnival mask. Linger over cappuccino on the Ca d'Oro, and be sure to dodge the pigeons in the Piazza before you step into San Marco Cathedral for an eyeful of giltwork and divine frescoes.

Day 14 - Split

Arrive: Tue 08 June 2021 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 08 June 2021 at 23:00

In Croatia, the Old Town of Split wraps around the luxurious palace where the Roman emperor Diocletian lived out his last days after abdicating in AD 305. Today, this remarkable white limestone palace, a UNESCO Site, awaits your discovery. Part luxurious villa, part military camp, the palace is enclosed by imposing walls and connected by roads linking the eastern Silver Gate with the Iron Gate to the west. Within: an octagonal domed mausoleum, temples and a monumental court accessing the imperial apartments.

Day 15 - Hvar, Croatia

Day 16 - Sarande

Arrive: Thu 10 June 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 10 June 2021 at 17:00

Day 17 - Argostoli

Arrive: Fri 11 June 2021 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 11 June 2021 at 17:00

Greece's best-kept secret. Discover enticing beaches, tasty white wine, a superb museum, the fishing village of Fiskardo where you may while away the afternoon schmoozing with the locals.

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - Chania, Crete

Arrive: Sun 13 June 2021 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 13 June 2021 at 17:00

Day 20 - Rhodes

Arrive: Mon 14 June 2021 at 08:00

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 remains were melted down by the Arabs for scrap metal.

Day 21 - Rhodes

Depart: Tue 15 June 2021 at 08:00

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 remains were melted down by the Arabs for scrap metal.

Day 21 - Marmaris

Arrive: Tue 15 June 2021 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 15 June 2021 at 18:00

Day 22 - Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Day 23 - At Sea

Day 24 - Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Day 25 - Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Westerdam From Holland America Line

Recently updated with new bar, entertainment and dining venues, plus completely reimagined suites, Westerdam is a fascinating destination in her own right. On board, enjoy live entertainment with Music Walk, including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King's Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table. Enrich your travel experience at the new Exploration Central atop the ship.

Ship Cabins

Verandah Stateroom

Approximately 212-359 sq. ft including verandah 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 configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

Pinnacle Suite

Approximately 1,150 sq. ft including verandah Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave and refrigerator, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a separate dressing room and the bath includes an oversize whirlpool bath and shower as well as an additional shower stall. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people, and a guest toilet. Amenities include a private stereo system, use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
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