Greece, Egypt & Turkey Cruise: Athens, Alexandria & Antalya

Overview

A 14-night voyage aboard Azamara Onward, departing Athens (Piraeus), Greece on 16 Oct 2027 and returning to the same port, calling at 10 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Athens (Pireaus)Embark

   16 Oct 2027

   Depart 18:00

   You could spend a lifetime in Europe’s oldest city and still not see everything it has to offer. Settled over 3,500 years ago, Athens is like a mythological crossroads of the past and present, where modern buildings share the skyline with spectacular ruins like the Parthenon.
   
   To see a veritable “greatest hits” line-up, make your way to Vasilissis Amalias Street for the archaeological walk. Winding through the heart of the ancient city, the route leads to landmarks like the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Agora, Arch of Hadrian, and of course, the Acropolis.
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   Day 2 ·Mykonos

   17 Oct 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00

   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.
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   Day 3 ·Bodrum

   18 Oct 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00

   As the site of the ancient city of Halikarnassus (and its famous Mausoleum of Halikarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, destroyed in the Middle Ages), Bodrum’s ties to the past are everywhere.
   
   There’s the Bodrum Amphitheater that dates back to 4th century BC and Myndos Gate, where Alexander the Great staged one of his greatest battles during his siege of the city. And there’s even the Castle of St. Peter, one of the best-preserved medieval monuments in the world and home to the outstanding Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
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   Day 4 ·Heraklion

   19 Oct 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 20:00

   History is very much alive in Iraklion. The Fountain of the Lions, built by Morozini in 1628 during the Venetian occupation of Crete, dominates the central square. Today, the city's Town Hall is located in the Venetian Loggia, a building from the same era. Stroll among the shops and cafes surrounding the central square, or follow the old Venetian walls to Koules, a bastion overlooking the old harbor. Explore the archaeological site at Knossos and walk among Minoan findings displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Iraklion. Don't miss the Historical Museum of Iraklion, which houses findings from the early era of the Christian religion.
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   20 Oct 2027
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   Day 6 ·Alexandria

   21 Oct 2027

   Arrive 06:00

   Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city and its largest seaport. Known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean," it's found by many to have an atmosphere and culture that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. In ancient times, Alexandria was the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt; today, its a city synonymous with commerce and sophistication.
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   Day 7 ·Alexandria

   22 Oct 2027

   Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city and its largest seaport. Known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean," it's found by many to have an atmosphere and culture that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. In ancient times, Alexandria was the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt; today, its a city synonymous with commerce and sophistication.
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   Day 8 ·Alexandria

   23 Oct 2027

   Depart 20:00

   Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city and its largest seaport. Known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean," it's found by many to have an atmosphere and culture that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. In ancient times, Alexandria was the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt; today, its a city synonymous with commerce and sophistication.
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   24 Oct 2027
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    Day 10 ·Limassol

    25 Oct 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Built between the ancient towns of Amathus and Kourion during the Byzantine period, Limassol is Cyprus' major port and second-largest city. It offers a variety of activities, museums and castles. The medieval castle built around 1000 AD is the most famous. Legend has it that Richard the Lionheart married his fiancée, Princess Berengaria, with its walls. The city is also known for its local wines; stop by a local taverna and try a glass.
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    Day 11 ·Alanya

    26 Oct 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00

    With its strategic position on a small peninsula, Alanya was once a stronghold for a multitude of empires over the centuries. You’ll experience this at the 13th century Alanya Castle, with walls that overlook the city and split the town’s sandy beach into two—Cleopatra Beach on one side and the Eastern Beach on the other.
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    Day 12 ·Antalya

    27 Oct 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 22:00

    This beautiful, ancient resort city settled in the 2nd century B.C. is home to many Byzantine churches and inspirational mosques. Take a step back in time into 130 A.D. and explore Hadrian's Gate and the symbol of the city, “Yivla Minare”.
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    Day 13 ·At Sea

    28 Oct 2027
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    Day 14 ·Nafplion, Greece

    29 Oct 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Nafplio is a coastal city located in the Peloponnese in Greece that is the capital of the regional unit of Argolis and an important touristic destination.
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    Day 15 ·Athens (Pireaus)Disembark

    30 Oct 2027

    Arrive 06:30

    You could spend a lifetime in Europe’s oldest city and still not see everything it has to offer. Settled over 3,500 years ago, Athens is like a mythological crossroads of the past and present, where modern buildings share the skyline with spectacular ruins like the Parthenon.
    
    To see a veritable “greatest hits” line-up, make your way to Vasilissis Amalias Street for the archaeological walk. Winding through the heart of the ancient city, the route leads to landmarks like the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Agora, Arch of Hadrian, and of course, the Acropolis.

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