Cruise Description
10 Night Cruise sailing from Istanbul to Rome aboard Azamara Journey.
From Instabul, visit friendly Mykonos and dramatic Oia Town on Santorini. In Souda Bay, learn about the lifesaving alliance between ANZAC (Australian New Zealand Army Corp) and the Greeks after the Germans invaded in a massive World War II parachute landing. From Catania, don’t miss Taormina’s ancient streets and spectacular views. Savor three blissful days on the Amalfi Coast with stops in Amalfi, Capri and Sorrento, with time for scenic cliffside towns, shopping, Pompeii, and some of Italy’s finest cuisine.
Highlights of this cruise:
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is supremely exotic, warmly welcoming, and quite unique – after all, where else can you tour Europe and Asia on the very same afternoon? Must sees include Haghia Sophia, decorated in 30 million tiny mosaic tiles, the greatest church in Christendom for 1000 years, then a mosque and now a museum; and Topkapi, palace of sultans, complete with harem quarters. And of course shopping in the Grand Bazaar, a medieval version of a mall, for unusual gifts to take home, stopping along the way in a café for a cup of Turkish coffee or mint tea.
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is living proof that picture postcard destinations do exist. Its many charms include its iconic windmills, fabulous beaches, and an irresistible traditional town with a maze of twisting streets and alleys originally designed to confuse marauding pirates. Dazzling sunlight reflects off of whitewashed houses and hundreds of small chapels. Other adornments include shaded courtyards and balconies lush with flowers, and a lively nightlife that some claim is the best in Europe. Nearby you can visit the uninhabited island of Delos, birthplace of Apollo, fittingly the god of sunlight, music and beauty.
Amalfi, Italy
This locale requires a camera with lots of memory. Wedged into the mouth of a ravine, encircled by sheer cliffs and facing blue waters, it is hard to believe that this tranquil little town was once a great naval power. Now terraced hillsides support the lemon groves vital to the production of limoncello liqueur, which you must taste, if only to fortify yourself for a not-to-be-missed foray along the Amalfi Drive, a thrilling ride snaking along hillsides past unbelievably stunning views of other pastel hamlets perched above the sea.
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Rome has something special to offer to all visitors, no matter their interests and tastes. Whether you daydream about fighting with gladiators in the Coliseum, debating with togaed senators in the Forum, tossing a coin in a fabled fountain, or being awestruck by the magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo’s masterpieces, Rome seems to live up to its sobriquet – the Eternal City. When you need sustenance, today’s Rome will provide delizioso pasta e vino. Or perhaps you draw strength from a little retail therapy – the Italians are also renowned for their sense of style.
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/04 | Istanbul, Turkey | 10.00pm | |
| 28/04 | At sea | – | – |
| 29/04 | Mykonos, Greece | 8.00am | 10.00pm |
| 30/04 | Santorini, Greece | 7.30am | 10.00pm |
| 01/05 | Chania, Crete | 8.00am | 9.00pm |
| 02/05 | At sea | – | – |
| 03/05 | Catania, Sicily. IT | 8.00am | 7.00pm |
| 04/05 | Amalfi, Italy | 11.00am | 10.00pm |
| 05/05 | Capri, Italy | 8.00am | 10.00pm |
| 06/05 | Sorrento, Italy | 7.30am | 5.00pm |
| 07/05 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | 6.00am |
Itinerary may vary by sailing date and itineraries may be changed at the cruise lines discretion. Please check itinerary details at time of booking and before booking other travel services such as airline tickets.