Greek Isles & Turkey - Barcelona to Athens

7 nights sailing from Barcelona on cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas

Itinerary: Sailing from Barcelona, visiting Palermo (Sicily), Chania (Crete), Kusadasi (Turkey), Mykonos, ending in Athens (Piraeus).
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from £906 Price per person based on double occupancy

Cruise Greek Isles & Turkey - Barcelona to Athens

7 nights sailing from Barcelona on cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas

from £906 Price per person

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Inside

Guaranteed Interior ZI

Interior 4V

Interior 2V

Interior 3V

Interior 1V

Interior 5V

Ocean View

Guaranteed Exterior YO

Ocean View 4N

Outside CO

Ocean View 2N

Outside 4M

Ocean View 3N

Ocean view 1N

Exterior 5N

Ultra Spacious Ocean View 1K

Balcony

Ocean View Balcony - 4D

Ocean View Balcony 2D

Spacious Balcony 1E

Guaranteed Balcony XB

Ocean View Balcony 5D

Balcony 3D

Ocean View Balcony 1D

Balcony 2E

Spacious Ocean View Balcony 3B

Connecting Oceanview Balcony CB

Spacious Ocean View Balcony 1B

Spacious Ocean View Balcony 4B

Spacious Ocean View Balcony 2B

Suite

Guaranteed Suite WS

Junior Suite J3

Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom´s GT

Grand Suite with Balcony GS

Owners Suite with Balcony OS

Owner´s Suite - 2 Bedroom´s OT

Royal Suite with Balcony RS

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Barcelona Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H
Day 2 at sea
Day 3 Palermo (Sicily) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 18:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 4 at sea
Day 5 Chania (Crete) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 6 Kusadasi (Turkey) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 19:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 7 Mykonos Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 19:00H 12 hours in destination
Day 8 Athens (Piraeus) Arrival time: 05:00H
Greek Isles & Turkey - Barcelona to Athens Cruise itinerary  - Royal Caribbean

Greek Isles & Turkey - Barcelona to Athens

7 nights Cruise on Brilliance of the Seas. Sailing from Barcelona, visiting Palermo (Sicily), Chania (Crete), Kusadasi (Turkey), Mykonos, ending in Athens (Piraeus).

Greek Isles & Turkey - Barcelona to Athens Cruise itinerary  - Royal Caribbean
Greek Isles & Turkey - Barcelona to Athens Cruise itinerary  - Royal Caribbean

Barcelona

The port of Barcelona was born about the same time as the city was. It is one of themost important ports in the Mediterranean, cruise ships leave the city to call on some of themost desirable cities in the Western Mediterranean. The port has modern facilities and allthe services needed to accommodate the many passengers who have Barcelona as anembarkation and a disembarkation port. Barcelona is one of the most cosmopolitan andmulticultural capitals of Europe. Among many attractions that include the Sagrada Familia,Montjuic, Gaudi's Güell Park and the famous Ramblas. It’s a hub of activity and the city isalways bustling.

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Palermo (Sicily)

 Palermo, the capital of Sicily and the Province of Palermo is situated in the northwest of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Palermo is a beautiful place and has a noteworthy architectural heritage. It is known for many of its Norman buildings, including churches, museums, palaces, and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence - it is over 2,700 years old. The city is rich in history, culture, art, music, and food. There are many tourist attractions such as Palermo’s Arabic quarter, Orto botanico Botanical Gardens and Real Tenuta della Favorita Park. In Vucciria market, visitors will experience the unique, strongly Sicilian atmosphere, as well as taste the typical local produce. Things to see and do include the Vucciria market, Palazzo dei Normanni, Quattro Canti, Norman churches, palaces, museums, and the Capuchin Catacombs – the latter of which being not for the faint hearted. It is here where you can see the mummified bodies of monks and more, including that of a small child named Rosalia Lombardo who died in 1920. She is a true marvel.

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Chania (Crete)

Chania , is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 43 mi west of Rethymno and 90 mi west of Heraklion.Some notable sights include the Mosque of Djamissi; the remains of the Venetian "arsenali", where ships were once built and repaired; the Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, the huge Municipal Market that connects to the new town at its opposite entrance; the marvellous Archaeological Museum occupying a 16th Century Venetian church; and many of the side streets filled with shops, craftsmen, and beautiful architecture.

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Kusadasi (Turkey)

With a mix of modern beach resorts alongside traditional bazaars, Kusadasi is a popular tourist destination on the Aegean coast in the Aydin Province of Turkey. Aside from its golden sandy beaches and warm clear waters, Kusadasi boasts a variety of attractions most famous of which is Ephesus, the Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical city. Marble pillars of the Library of Celsus support intricate friezes and sculptures, while the enormous theatre delivers superb views over the city. Visitors can also discover Kusadasi on horseback, swim with the horses at Pamucak Beach or take time to visit array of stalls and shops that comprise the local bazaar.

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Mykonos

Probably the most famous of the Greek Islands, Queen of the Cyclades, and the most cosmopolitan. Mykonos, owes its fame to the beauty of its capital, its white houses narrow passages, and their numerous high quality beaches. Tourism is a major industry, and Mykonos is particularly renowned for its cosmopolitan nightlife; many international celebrities visit the island every summer and and its proximity to the island of Delos, rich in archaeological treasures.

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Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

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The ship: Brilliance of the Seas

 has the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation. The Sports Court has full-sized basketball and volleyball areas and the climbing wall gives everyone a challenge to overcome. Feel fantastic after a treatment at the Day Spa, and when the sun goes down have a game of pool on self-levelling tables at the Colony Club. 

Savour the pairing of fine wines with gourmet Italian cuisine at Portofino. For a more casual experience explore the buffet at the Windjammer Café or enjoy a salad or sandwich at the Seaview Café. Enjoy the stunning sea views visible through the glass lifts and floor to ceiling windows and modern interior design and contemporary collection of artwork and sculptures. And there is so much to do on board. Kids can have play and enjoy themselves in the fully supervised Adventure Ocean® Youth Programme and teenagers can hang out with their friends at the Optix Teen Centre. If you feel active, head to the Fitness Centre, rock climbing wall, mini golf, or sports courts. But if you prefer a peaceful day, lie back under the retractable glass roof in the solarium or relax in the Day Spa. Brilliance of the Seas also has a great choice of dining and drinking options and a West End-style theatre for everyone's entertainment.

Inaugurated 2002
Beam 32 m.
Length 293 m.
Tonnage 90.090 tn.
Occupancy 2.501
Crew 859
Ratio tonnage/passengers Very good 36:1
Number of decks 13
Number of staterooms 1056
Number of interior staterooms 238
Number of staterooms with balcony 577
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What's included onboard?

Vitality Spa and Fitness facilities (except treatments)

Port taxes

Your stateroom plus dedicated stateroom attendants on hand

Full board including a range of incredible complimentary dining experiences with each ship offering something different

World-class cruise entertainment (a charge may be made for some entertainment activities onboard)

What's not included?

Internet access is not included (unless otherwise stated due to a special offer) - VOOM, the fastest internet at sea, is now available on every Royal Caribbean ship (internet packages are available to purchase, please contact an agent to do so)

Unless otherwise agreed, the price does not include non UK departure taxes or airport improvement tax (on some itineraries this will have to be paid locally)

Travel insurance

Service charge for onboard dining and stateroom staff is not included and will be automatically added when onboard (you can pre-pay gratuities if you wish, please contact and agent to do so)

Speciality Restaurants are not included (a supplement is required)

Unless otherwise agreed (such as a special offer): shore excursions and personal expenses are not included (for example, onboard drinks, laundry charges, health and beauty treatments, hairdressing, telephone calls, etc)

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Your benefits & more

  • Up to $250 (ends 30 Sept) Flash!
    Up to $250 (ends 30 Sept) Flash!

    **Onboard Spend** is per stateroom and is applied to the first 2 passengers in a stateroom only. Amount varies by voyage length and stateroom type as specified up to $250 per stateroom. Offer is only available on selected 2025 & 2026 fly cruises. Offer is valid on new bookings made between September 3 2024 and September 30 2024 only. Onboard Spend of up to $250 per stateroom based on 2 people in a Suite booking on voyages that are 20 night duration or more. Onboard spend expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable, non-refundable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at the medical Centre or casino.

  • Up to £500 OFF!
    Up to £500 OFF!

    Special Extra Discount Offer Ends 30 October 2024. Discounts are applicable on selected sailings from April 2025 to October 2025. Discounts of up to £500 are applicable as follows: Cruises from £1,000 to £1,499 get £30 off. Cruises from £,1500 to £2,999 get £50 off. Cruises from £3,000 to £5,000 get £100 off. Cruises from £5,001 to £10,000 get £150 off. Cruises from £10,001 to £20,000 get £350 off. Cruises from £20,001 onwards get £500 off. For Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises, the Discount offer is applied to the cruise fare only (excluding port taxes and other extras). Some special highly reduced fares may be excluded from this offer. Some cruise lines are also excluded from this offer.

  • £50 pp Low Deposit!
    £50 pp Low Deposit!

    £50pp Low Deposit. Note: If cruise falls within 90 days before departure, then full balance would be required as per standard terms and conditions

  • Pay in 3 installments!
    Pay in 3 installments!

    Take advantage of payment in 3 installments without fees for maximum flexibility with Klarna 3 interest-free instalments

  • Up to $250 (ends 30 Sept) Flash!

    **Onboard Spend** is per stateroom and is applied to the first 2 passengers in a stateroom only. Amount varies by voyage length and stateroom type as specified up to $250 per stateroom. Offer is only available on selected 2025 & 2026 fly cruises. Offer is valid on new bookings made between September 3 2024 and September 30 2024 only. Onboard Spend of up to $250 per stateroom based on 2 people in a Suite booking on voyages that are 20 night duration or more. Onboard spend expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable, non-refundable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at the medical Centre or casino.

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