10 nightsFrom Trieste8 ports of call
10-Day Adriatic Allure: Croatia, Greek Isles & Istanbul
Holland America Line · Oosterdam
Overview
A 10-night voyage aboard Oosterdam, departing Trieste on 23 Sept 2026 and arriving in Athens (Piraeus), Greece, calling at 8 destinations along the way.
TriesteRijekaSplitThira, SantoriniBodrumKusadasiIstanbulAthens (Piraeus), Greece
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Itinerary
10 nights · 12 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Trieste, ItalyEmbark
23 Sept 2026Depart 17:00Trieste is the capital city of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in northeast Italy. A port city, it occupies a thin strip of land between the Adriatic coast and Slovenia’s border on the limestone-dominated Karst Plateau. Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences are all evident in its layout, which encompasses a medieval old city and a neoclassical Austrian quarter. - 2
Day 2 ·Rijeka, Croatia
24 Sept 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00 - 3
Day 3 ·Split
25 Sept 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00In Croatia, the Old Town of Split wraps around the luxurious palace where the Roman emperor Diocletian lived out his last days after abdicating in AD 305. Today, this remarkable white limestone palace, a UNESCO Site, awaits your discovery. Part luxurious villa, part military camp, the palace is enclosed by imposing walls and connected by roads linking the eastern Silver Gate with the Iron Gate to the west. Within: an octagonal domed mausoleum, temples and a monumental court accessing the imperial apartments. - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
26 Sept 2026 - 5
Day 5 ·Thira (Santorini)
27 Sept 2026Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00Your harbor on this island was created by a volcano in 1500 BC., and the effect is still explosive: steep cliffs rise from sea level, cubist white houses glow in the Aegean sun. Sample shore excursion: Panoramic Santor ni. - 6
Day 6 ·Bodrum
28 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Stones from the Tomb of Helicarnassus, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, were used to build the castle at Bodrum. For this reason alone you must visit the impressive towers and appreciate the stunning views they offer. A truly authentic Turkish experience is a ride in a "gulet" one of the region's typical wooden boats. - 7
Day 7 ·Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
29 Sept 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 15:00Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world: Ephesus. St. Paul preached in its Great Theater, while the facade of the Celsus Library survives as a testament to the city’s role as a center of learning and culture.
Not far from Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis (also known as the Temple of Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, once stood, drawing pilgrims from around the Mediterranean. While it no longer stands, it is possible to walk amongst its foundations and the remains of its towering columns.
Other historic sites can also be found nearby: The House of Mary is believed to be the home of Jesus’s mother at the end of her life, and the Basilica of St. John, constructed in the 6th century, marks the location of his tomb. (Like Mary, he spent his final years in Ephesus.) Nearby, the Selcuk fortress reflects the period of Byzantine and Ottoman control of the region.
From ancient wonders to holy sites, there are few ports in the Mediterranean as magical as Kusadasi, and a day here is a day spent in the company of some of antiquity's greatest figures. - 9
Day 9 ·Istanbul
30 Sept 2026Arrive 13:00Blurring the line between east and west, Istanbul stands at the crossroads of two continents. The city's architecture is rivalled only by its spectacular natural setting on the Bosphorus Strait. See the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Byzantine Church of St Sophia. Take time to wander through the Grand Bazaar or the Spice Market and sample baklava and shish kebabs. - 9
Day 9 ·Istanbul
1 Oct 2026Depart 19:00Blurring the line between east and west, Istanbul stands at the crossroads of two continents. The city's architecture is rivalled only by its spectacular natural setting on the Bosphorus Strait. See the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Byzantine Church of St Sophia. Take time to wander through the Grand Bazaar or the Spice Market and sample baklava and shish kebabs. - 9
Day 9 ·Cruising The Dardanelles
1 Oct 2026 - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
2 Oct 2026 - 11
Day 11 ·Piraeus (Athens), GreeceDisembark
3 Oct 2026Arrive 05:30No modern metropolis is more steeped in myth than Athens, Greece. From the gritty port of Piraeus—gateway to Greece’s fabled isles—to the Parthenon—eternal symbol of Western civilization—Athens has attracted adventurers and classicists for centuries. This heritage is still very much alive for modern visitors sightseeing in Athens: ancient stadiums and temples dwell alongside apartment blocks, modern performances are staged in the marble amphitheaters where Greek drama was born and millennia-old monuments are scattered in the archaeological park that circles the Acropolis.
One of the world’s oldest maritime powers, Athens is blessed with a balmy climate and stunning coastline. The seaside suburbs of Athens are scalloped with sandy beaches, fancy yacht clubs and glamorous beach bars. While the Athenian lifestyle is known for late-night dinners and dancing until dawn, the city shines brightly by day in the bustling markets, lively cafés and fascinating museums that illuminate Greece's past and present. Contemplate the magnitude of all that culture and ancient tourist attractions while marveling at the sun setting into the Aegean or rising over the Acropolis.
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