Silversea today unveiled details of its long-awaited return with to cruising in June with a programme of inaugural Silver Moon voyages to the Eastern Mediterranean from Greece.
Its collection of nine ten-day voyages which will sail round-trip from Piraeus (Athens), taking in many of Greece’s most beautiful destinations such as Santorini, Paros, Mykonos, and Crete, as well as Haifa (Israel) and Cyprus.
“The entire team at Silversea and our loyal guests have been waiting for this incredible news for over one year. We are delighted to open general sales on our new Silver Moon itineraries in the Eastern Mediterranean,” said Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s president.
“Our guests are yearning to continue their travels, exemplified by the unprecedented demand we are currently registering.”
During her inaugural season, Silversea’s new flagship will take travellers deep into the Eastern Mediterranean, calling in many of the region’s most beautiful destinations.
The collection includes:
Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens) – June 18-Jun 28
Silver Moon’s maiden voyage will call at Syros, Paros, Patmos, Rhodes, Limassol, Heraklion, and Mykonos, before returning to Piraeus. In Limassol, the ancient grandeur of Cyprus will come alive as guests discover Petra tou Romiou, the breathtaking mosaics of Paphos at the House of Dionysos, and the 3rd-century Tomb of the Kings.
Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens) – June 28-July 8
After discovering the delights of Limassol, guests will journey on to Ashdod (Jerusalem) and Haifa (Nazareth) in Israel, before travelling to Rhodes, Aghios Nikolaos and Souda Bay in Crete, and Santorini. Travellers will have the opportunity to visit some of history’s most sacred and important sites in Jerusalem, including the Room of the Last Supper, the Tomb of King David, and Dormition Abbey, while touring the Old City.