Cruise |
Symphony, Grand Journey: Mediterannean & Holy Lands ex Lisbon to Athens |
Cruise Line |
Crystal Cruises |
Ship |
Crystal Symphony |
Destination |
EU Mediterranean |
Brief Description |
21 Night cruise sailing from Lisbon to Athens onboard Crystal Symphony. |
Type of Cruise |
Luxury |
Departure Date |
08 Nov 2022 |
Cruise Description |
21 Night cruise sailing from Lisbon to Athens onboard Crystal Symphony.
From overnights in Málaga and Monte Carlo to iconic cultures in Italy, Turkey and Greece, journey on to spend three days exploring the earthly delights of Tel Aviv and the sacred sites of Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Nazareth.
Highlights of this cruise:
Lisbon, Portugal
Cosmopolitan Lisbon was the center of the world's last great colonial empire. Today the city nostalgically reveres its imperial past while adapting to Portugal's role as a member of the European Economic Community. Although located on the Atlantic coast, Lisbon has the soul of a Mediterranean city with Moorish castles, pastel and white buildings, orange-tiled roofs and luminous blue skies. Set amid the hills and valleys of the northern shore of the River Tagus, it is one of the loveliest capitals in the world.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, is a celebration of history and heir to Greek, Phoenician, Roman, Carthaginian, Gothic and Arab cultural legacies. Since it is nearly as close to Rome, Geneva and Munich as it is to Madrid, Barcelona has long been the Spanish link to Western Europe. It was the home of Picasso, Miró, Dali, Casals and Gaudí and has been described as a Mediterranean Manhattan, a cosmopolitan experimental center for political ideas and artistic movements. In addition to its abundance of artistic and architectural treasures, Barcelona serves as the gateway to one of the world's most impressive mountainside enclaves at Montserrat. Discover the secret legends of the Black Virgin and the alluring chants of monastic life high atop the Catalonian plains. Barcelona's ancient city walls and the narrow crooked streets of the town's old section are laid out for your discovery. You will find that Barcelona has something for everybody.
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monaco is an ancient principality steeped in rich and colorful history. Its proud monarchy is presided over by Prince Albert, who assumed the throne after his famed father Prince Rainier died in 2005. Today when gazing on its modern skyline, it is hard to imagine that Monaco endured a turbulent past. Once a Greek settlement conquered by the Romans, it was bought from the Genoese in 1309 by the Grimaldis, who still rule as the world's oldest monarchy. Monaco covers less than one square mile and is known primarily for its Grand Casino.
Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy
Civitavecchia was founded by Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century. Today this port is noted for its fine seafood and attractive monuments. Located 90 minutes away is the Eternal City of Rome. Steeped in 2,500 years of history, Rome was for many centuries the center of Western civilization. It was both the focal point of the Roman Empire and of Christendom. Landmarks such as the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Spanish Steps are reminders of the legacy of its rich past.
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
A lovely seaside resort town on the Aegean coast, Kusadaşi is famous for sparkling waters, sandy beaches and enticing shops filled with designer clothing and hand-woven carpets and leather goods. More than these modern trappings, it is the gateway to Ephesus – the UNESCO-listed, 4,000 year old city – as well as the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), Basilica of St. John, and House of the Virgin Mary.
Jerusalem/Tel Aviv (Ashdod), Israel
A tidy planned community built on golden dunes, Ashdod is southern Israel's only Mediterranean harbor. Yet this new city has fabulously ancient roots: Ashdod is mentioned in the Old Testament, and archaeologists have found ruins almost 4,000 years old. This is the doorway to the historic treasures of Jerusalem, and the worldly pleasures of Tel Aviv.
Bethlehem/Galilee (Haifa), Isreal
Hebrew for “beautiful coast,” Haifa has been a mecca for the faithful of all kinds for millennia. Its slopes of Mount Carmel, UNESCO-listed Acre and glittering coastline are all impressive, and it is also an ideal starting point for explorations of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee; Zippori, “City of Mosaics”; and the lively cosmopolitan delights of Tel Aviv.
Rhodes, Greece
Rich with natural beauty and colorful history, Rhodes represents one of the most architecturally varied locations in Europe. Hellenistic, Byzantine, Medieval and Turkish influences intermingle with abundant sunshine and dry air to cast a magnificent light over the island that the ancients dedicated to Apollo, the God of Light. High on a cliff, the ruins of the Temple of Athena sit amidst the beautifully preserved Acropolis at Lindos.
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
A lovely seaside resort town on the Aegean coast, Kusadaşi is famous for sparkling waters, sandy beaches and enticing shops filled with designer clothing and hand-woven carpets and leather goods. More than these modern trappings, it is the gateway to Ephesus – the UNESCO-listed, 4,000 year old city – as well as the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), Basilica of St. John, and House of the Virgin Mary.
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Venture through Greece’s largest port city, Piraeus, as you make your way to the cradle of Western culture. Athens has long since been the location of myth and muse, and its ancient heritage is still an incredible source of inspiration.
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Sailing Dates |
08 Nov 2022 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
8 Nov 2022 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
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05:00 PM |
9 Nov 2022 |
Malaga, Spain |
05:00 PM |
overnight |
10 Nov 2022 |
Malaga, Spain |
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06:00 PM |
11 Nov 2022 |
Cartagena, Spain |
08:00 AM |
02:00 PM |
12 Nov 2022 |
Barcelona, Spain |
08:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
13 Nov 2022 |
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
04:00 PM |
overnight |
14 Nov 2022 |
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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06:00 PM |
15 Nov 2022 |
Livorno, (Florence, Pisa) Italy |
07:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
16 Nov 2022 |
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
10:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
17 Nov 2022 |
Naples, Italy |
07:30 AM |
05:00 PM |
18 Nov 2022 |
At Sea |
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19 Nov 2022 |
Heraklion, Greece |
09:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
20 Nov 2022 |
At Sea |
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21 Nov 2022 |
Haifa, Israel |
06:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
22 Nov 2022 |
Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel |
07:00 AM |
overnight |
23 Nov 2022 |
Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel |
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07:00 PM |
24 Nov 2022 |
Limassol, Cyprus |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
25 Nov 2022 |
Antalya, Turkey |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
26 Nov 2022 |
Rhodes, Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
27 Nov 2022 |
Kusadasi, Turkey |
08:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
28 Nov 2022 |
Athens (Piraeus) Greece |
08:30 AM |
overnight |
29 Nov 2022 |
Athens (Piraeus) Greece |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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