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The Acropolis, Athens- The traditional island of Mykonos
- The ancient Library of Celsus at Ephesus
- Syracuse
Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean
Spirit of Discovery departing Portsmouth
from
£7,369 per person
22 nights
13th April 2025
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £87 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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No fly
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Chauffeur service
Delve into a region rich in culture and natural heritage…
Discover the rise and fall of the Mediterranean’s great civilisations past and present on this all-inclusive cruise to the eastern Mediterranean in 2025. Founded by ancient Greeks, Syracuse is renowned for its well-preserved ruins and UNESCO-listed centre known as Ortygia. A call to Pireaus provides the opportunity to visit Athens, birthplace of democracy and home to the ancient Acropolis.
Cruise to Turkey to visit Kusadasi, gateway to the classical ruins of Ephesus, Cesme with its 16th-century castle, and Canakkale, where a replica of the Trojan horse graces the waterfront. Continue to Mykonos, famed for its windmills, and Malta where the Knights of St John built fortifications and watch towers between the 15th and 16th centuries. Finally, visit Malaga, where you can see the Moorish citadels of Alcazaba and the ruins of Gilfarbaro Castle.
Your five included panoramic excursions will be in
- Gibraltar
- Syracuse, Sicily
- Athens (from Pireaus), Greece
- Valletta, Malta
- Malaga, Spain
Looking out for whales with ORCA
You’ll be joined by wildlife experts from ORCA, the foremost European whale and dolphin conservation charity, who are devoted to studying marine wildlife and protecting it for future generations. Look forward to the chance to spot whales, dolphins, seabirds and an array of other wildlife out on deck throughout your voyage, the perfect vantage point to view and learn more about wildlife in their natural habitat.
Itinerary
Portsmouth
Embark Spirit of Discovery.
Depart 1700.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Gibraltar
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Watching over the entrance to the Mediterranean, stands the unmistakable limestone Rock of Gibraltar. At its base lies Gibraltar which is connected to the end of the Iberian Peninsula by a sandy isthmus and offers an intriguing blend of British and Spanish culture.
Discover Gibraltar’s Palladian architecture and typically British sights, such as red pillar boxes and familiar highstreet chains, during an included panoramic excursion.
Alternatively, visit the military museum or ascend the limestone monolith by cable car for panoramic views and to meet the mischievous Barbary macaques. From the top of the Rock you can look out over two continents: Africa lies just 13 miles to the south, whilst Europe stretches to the north.
Included excursion
Uncover Gibraltar’s quirky British charm on an included panoramic excursion.
Optional excursion
Go in search of dolphins and other marine life in Gibraltar’s bay.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Syracuse, Sicily
Arrive 0900. Depart 1700.
Originally a Greek colony, home to Archimedes, Syracuse is renowned for its well-preserved ancient Greek ruins. The archaeological site in the northwest of the town showcases a theatre built to seat 15000 spectators. The historic centre of Syracuse, known as Ortygia, is set on a small island surrounded by the Ionian Sea and is connected to the mainland by three bridges. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ortygia has an attractive piazza, Piazza Duomo, and the remains of the Temple of Apollo, a Doric structure dating from the 6th-century BC.
Included excursion
Explore the surrounding scenery on an included panoramic excursion.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Pireaus (for Athens), Greece
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
‘The Cradle of Western Civilisation’, ancient Athens was the birthplace of democracy as well as a crucible of creativity, leading to great advances in philosophy, art, literature and architecture. This is represented by Athen’s crowning achievement, the UNESCO-listed Acropolis.
The exceptional well-preserved 5th-century BC complex watches over the city from a rocky outcrop and encompasses the monumental Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia and the temple of Athena Nike. In its lee sprawls the old Plaka neighbourhood packed with tavernas, cafes and small shops. An included panoramic excursion will give you an introduction to the city whose ancient sights include the Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Dionysus Theatre.
Included excursion
An included panoramic excursion will give you an introduction to the city of Athens.
Optional excursions
Enjoy a scenic coastal drive to Cape Sounion, where you will visit the 5th-century Temple of Poseidon or visit the Acropolis in Athens.
Kusadasi, Turkey
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
This large resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast is popular for its beaches and shops, and it also offers a gateway to the classical ruins of Ephesus. Among the Greek and Roman ruins of this UNESCO-listed ensemble is the great Library of Celsus and an amphitheatre built to seat around 24, 000 people.
Optional excursion
Visit the classical ruins of Ephesus.
Cesme, Turkey
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
The harbour town of Cesme is overlooked by 16th-century Cesme Castle, which houses the Genoese Cesme Archaeology Museum. The town features a long seafront promenade, ideal for a scenic walk. To the east of Cesme Peninsula is sandy Ilica Beach with its thermal sulphur springs.
Optional excursion
Visit Turkey’s third largest city, Izmir, which is set around the azure-blue Bay of Izmir.
Canakkale, Turkey
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Set on the Asian side of the Dardanelles, Canakkale is a gateway to the ancient ruins of Troy and the Gallipoli battlefields. It is a lively port city with a bustling harbour, squares and bazaar selling exotic goods. A replica of the Trojan horse stands tall on the waterfront, while the small yet fascinating Archaeological Museum features artefacts from both sides of the strait, including figurines from nearby Assos.
Optional excursions
Head to the city of Troy or visit the Battlefields of Gallipoli.
Mykonos ⚓, Greece
Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.
Mykonos is framed by sandy beaches and dotted with whitewashed villages and windmills that have attracted sightseers and celebrities alike for decades. The cosmopolitan main town bustles with life and is a warren of flagstone lanes fringed with chic boutiques, pavement cafes and galleries. The district of Little Venice features waterfront houses with balconies that overhang the sea below.
Optional excursions
Join a boat ride to the sacred island of Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites or opt for a walking tour of Mykonos.
⚓ Land by launch or tender.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Valletta, Malta
Arrive 0900. Depart 1700.
Cruise into the Grand Harbour of Valletta, which is overlooked by forts built by the Knights of St John in the 16th century. The surrounding UNESCO-listed streets exude old-world charm at every turn. An included panoramic excursion will reveal more of the island's scenery.
Included excursion
See some of Malta’s picturesque landscapes and charming villages.
Optional excursions
Visit the ‘Silent City’ of Mdina or even head underground to the Byzantine-era Catacombs of St Paul.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Malaga, Spain
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
A reflection of the many cultures which have intermingled in this port city over the centuries, Malaga boasts a wealth of historical sights. Chief among these are the imposing Moorish citadels of Alcazaba and its gardens, and the ruins of Gibralfaro Castle, as well as the Roman amphitheatre and Renaissance cathedral. Picasso, one of the city’s most famous sons, is celebrated at the Museu de Picasso in the artists’ quarter, which is also home to the Centre of Contemporary Arts as well as a host of smaller galleries and displays of street art.
Included excursion
An included panoramic excursion will show you Malaga’s highlights.
Optional excursions
Visit the mountaintop city of Ronda or delve into the local culture on a tapas tasting tour.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Portsmout
Arrive 0730.
Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.
from
£7,369 per person
22 nights
13th April 2025
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £87 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Spirit of Discovery
2019
Year built
987
Guest capacity (maximum)
540
Ship crew
Britannia Lounge
Relax in comfort with a drink, and admire the spectacular panoramic views.
Enjoy fine dining
Enjoy world-class cuisine at no extra cost in a choice of four restaurants.
Spa
Indulge yourself with a spa treatment in one of our six treatment rooms.
The Library
A booklover’s paradise combined with an artisanal coffee-shop, it's the perfect spot to research your next port of call.
Time for you
Take advantage of tailored exercise regimes and bespoke one-to-one fitness sessions with our health and wellbeing expert.
Daily afternoon tea
Indulge with a sumptuous selection of sweet treats at the daily afternoon tea.
The Terrace
This elegant ‘secret’ garden area is the perfect setting to enjoy the fresh air any time of the day.
from
£7,369 per person
22 nights
13th April 2025
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £87 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.