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Balkan Jewels & Ephesus

Ship: Seabourn Encore   
Departure: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Nights: 14 nights
Departs: Dubrovnik
Returns: Istanbul
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
14
Nights
Days at Sea
2
Sea Days
Ports
13
Ports
Countries Visted
6
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Balkan Jewels & Ephesus

    Ports of call

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    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Sunday, September 14, 2025 Dubrovnik, Croatia Embark 5:00 PM
    View of Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Dubrovnik, a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast, is a prominent tourist destination. The city joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979. An outstanding feature of the Old Town of Dubrovnik is its intact city walls that run uninterrupted for 1,940m encircling the city. Read more about Dubrovnik, Croatia

    2 Monday, September 15, 2025 Kotor, Montenegro 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
    View of Kotor, Montenegro

    Located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays is picturesque Kotor. The bay is the deepest natural inlet in the Adriatic Sea, and the scenery around it is spectacular. Its well-preserved Old Town - surrounded by an impressive city wall - nestles at the head of southern Europe’s deepest sunken river valley. Read more about Kotor, Montenegro

    3 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Gallipoli, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Gallipoli, Italy

    Gallipoli (Italy), located by the Ionian Sea on the west coast of the Salentina Peninsula, is also known as the "Ionian Pearl". The Old Town is built on a limestone island and linked to the mainland by a 16th C bridge. The walls and bastions surrounding the old town are believed to have been built in the 15th century to fend off pirate attacks, as the port was once part of an important trade route. Read more about Gallipoli, Italy

    4 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Sarande, Albania 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Sarande, Albania

    Sarandë, the capital of the District of Sarand, Albania, is situated on the Ionian Sea coast in the Mediterranean. Daily ferryboats link with the nearby Greek island of Corfu (visible to the SW), and the delightful warm weather has made tourism its major economic resource. While the vast majority of the population is Albanian, there are also many Greeks. Read more about Sarande, Albania

    5 Thursday, September 18, 2025 Zakynthos, Greece 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Zakynthos, Greece

    Zakynthos is the main city on the island of the same name, the third largest of the Ionian Islands in Greece. It is difficult to realise that the island was hit by a series of four earthquakes in 1953, an earthquake swarm on an almost daily basis in 2006, and an horrific forest fire in the same year. The island today is regarded as The Flower of the Orient and one of the most beautiful islands of the Ionians. Read more about Zakynthos, Greece

    6 Friday, September 19, 2025 At Sea
    7 Saturday, September 20, 2025 Nafplion, Greece 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Nafplion, Greece

    Nafplion (with a variety of spellings), the first capital of Greece, is situated on the Peloponnese Peninsula just a two and a half hour drive from Athens. Its picturesque harbour, with two mountains crowned by medieval fortresses overlooking the town. The small island fortress called the Bourtzi that once protected the harbour presents a scene that will ever be remembered. Read more about Nafplion, Greece

    8 Sunday, September 21, 2025 Athens, Greece 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Athens, Greece

    Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece

    9 Monday, September 22, 2025 Gythion, Greece 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Gythion, Greece

    Gythion is a port in the NW of the Laconian Gulf, the largest and most important town on the Mani Peninsula in southern Greece. It is well known as being the port for Sparta some 40 km away. Today's Sparta is a modern city with little ancient history, as the Spartans lived a rather austere life and did not build grand structures as did the Greeks. Read more about Gythion, Greece

    10 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Chania, Greece 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Chania, Greece

    Chania is the second largest city of Crete and lies along the north coast of the island. This region as a whole is rich in history, and Chania's Old Town with its old aristocratic appearance, arched doorways, stone staircases, small and crumbling Venetian harbour, a mosque, and narrow streets, is considered the most beautiful and well-preserved urban district on Crete. Places of interest include the Archaeological Museum housed in the church of St Fragiskos, the Chania Public Baths, and the Fortezza, a large Venetian castle. Read more about Chania, Greece

    11 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Mykonos, Greece 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Mykonos, Greece

    Mykonos is the principal town of the island of the same name, which is part of the Cyclades, and could well be described as the most sophisticated of the Greek Islands. Visited by innumerable international celebrities - you may even see some enjoying a coffee on the sidewalk - it is not surprising that it is considered by many to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is also an island with beautiful landscapes, scores of churches, some fascinating monuments, and windmills. Read more about Mykonos, Greece

    12 Thursday, September 25, 2025 Cesme, Turkey 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Cesme, Turkey

    Cesme, on the west coast of Turkey, is a popular holiday and resort destination located on a promontory on the tip of a peninsula that carries the same name. The town itself is dominated by the medieval Cesme Castle, while the back streets of the old town with their old Ottoman and Greek houses that charm passers-by, are best seen by means of a casual stroll. South of the castle there is an Ottoman caravanserai - an inn built in 1528 especially for caravans - that has since been transformed into a lovely boutique hotel. Read more about Cesme, Turkey

    13 Friday, September 26, 2025 Kusadasi, Turkey 8:00 AM 11:00 PM
    View of Kusadasi, Turkey

    Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the centre of the seaside district of the same name. While best known as a starting point for visiting Ephesus, once one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a history dating from 3000 BC, there’s also a delightful range of activities in town. Places of interest include: the City Walls, of which one gate remains to-day; the peninsula at the end of the bay with its castle and swimming beaches; several aqua parks with wave-pools and white-water slides; Ladies Beach, once segregated but now open to all; and Dilek Peninsula National Park. Read more about Kusadasi, Turkey

    14 Saturday, September 27, 2025 At Sea
    15 Sunday, September 28, 2025 Istanbul, Turkey 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Istanbul, Turkey

    Istanbul (Byzantium from 660 BC, Constantinople from 330 CE, and Istanbul since 1930) is the largest city in Turkey and the fifth largest city proper in the world. It has dominated the Straits of Bosphorus, in the NW of the country, for 25 centuries, and as Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was a metropolis of stunning splendour when the great capitals of Europe were mere villages and is the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents. Read more about Istanbul, Turkey

  • Ship

    Seabourn Encore Overview

    Seabourn Encore

    4.4
    (from 16 verified customers)

    Seabourn Encore continues the brand’s signature features: High staff to passenger ratio, relaxed club-like atmosphere, all of your expenses included in the fare, and visit many ports hidden from other ships. Extensive thought has gone into the design of public rooms and staterooms, and with just 600 guests spread over 12 decks you won’t feel crowded.

  • Cabins

    Seabourn Encore Cabins

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    Specialty Suite

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    Cabin Types

    GR, WG, SS, O1, O2

    Average Cabin Size – 82.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 29.0 m2

    Size: 1,292 sq. ft. Veranda: 244 sq. ft. When combining the following suites, their suite numbers change as follows: suites 846 and 848 become Grand Wintergarden Suite 8468; suites 849 and 851 become Grand Wintergarden Suite 8491. Description: Grand Wintergarden Suites feature large windows, dining for six, Glass-enclosed solarium with tub and day bed, Two bedrooms, Two bathrooms (one whirlpool), Convertible sofa bed for one, Pantry with wet bar, Two flat-screen TVs.

    Penthouse Suite

    Penthouse Suite

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    Cabin Types

    PS, PH

    Average Cabin Size – 40.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 9.0 m2

    Size: 639 to 677 sq. ft.; Veranda: 254 to 288 sq.ft. All Penthouse Suite feature dining table for two to four and separate bedroom. Glass door to veranda, two flat-screen TVs, fully stocked bar, spacious bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity.

    Verandah Suite

    Verandah Suite

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    Cabin Types

    V4, V3, V2, V1, SV, OB, RB

    Average Cabin Size – 28.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 6.0 m2

    Size: 246 to 302 sq. ft.; Veranda: 68 to 83 sq. ft.Occupancy: Sleeps up to 2 guest. All Veranda Suites feature: A full-length window, Glass door to private veranda, Comfortable living area, Queen-size bed or two twin beds, Dining table for two, Walk-in closet, Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies, Fully stocked bar and refrigerator, Makeup vanity, Spacious bathroom with separate tub and shower.

  • Deck Plans

    Seabourn Encore Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Third Guest Capacity Suite
    • Obstructed port side view with larger veranda overlooking the center pool
    • Shower only
    • Elevator
    • Connecting Suites
    • Suites 700 and 701 are subject to noise when anchoring and have all metal veranda railings, limiting the view when seated
    • This Suite has smaller veranda
    • The veranda railings in this suite is part metal and part glass from floor to teak rail
    • Partially Obstructed View
    • Self Service Launderette
    • Suite 830 Third Guest capacity for Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Quest only
    • Wheelchair Accessible Suites
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