Greece & Italy Cruise: Olympia, Catania & Amalfi Coast (salerno)

Overview

A 7-night voyage aboard Azamara Journey, departing Athens (Piraeus), Greece on 26 Feb 2028 and arriving in Civitavecchia, Rome, calling at 7 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Athens (Pireaus)Embark

   26 Feb 2028

   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 ·Souda

   27 Feb 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
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   Day 3 ·Olympia (Katakolon), Greece

   28 Feb 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 14:00

   This Greek seaside town is the gateway to the ruins of Olympia, where the ancient games began in 776 BC, and continued for over 1000 years, until they were outlawed as a pagan festival, after Rome officially adopted Christianity as the only legitimate imperial religion. The complex is made up of temples, workshops, and the training structures that have given us the word we still use today to describe such facilities – gymnasium. The games did not recommence until 1896, but their ancient roots are acknowledged when the modern Olympic flame is lit here every four years, before beginning its long journey to the host nation.
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   Day 4 ·Siracusa, Sicily

   29 Feb 2028

   Arrive 10:30Depart 22:00

   Siracusa is known for the archaeological and historical sights that define its grand past, as one of the major powers of the Mediterranean world in the 5th century BC. They include a Greek theater, still in use, where Aeschylus produced some of his plays; a dramatic necropolis with burial niches cut into the rock that include the tomb of Archimedes, famous mathematician, engineer, and inventor; and the Ear of Dionysus, a cave with amazing acoustical properties. The “modern” city was rebuilt in Sicilian Baroque style after the devastating earthquake of 1693.
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   Day 5 ·Catania, Sicily

   1 Mar 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Between the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Etna lies the beautiful city of Catania, where it’s “if it ain’t Baroque don’t fix it” architecture has earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
   
   Along with flamboyantly designed buildings, Catania is home to many ancient sites, like the Odeon and Amphitheatre—unearthed from under Mount Etna’s lava that covered the city at least seven times. These ruins can be viewed in the archaeological park, in the compact (AKA great for walking) city center.
   
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   Day 6 ·Salerno

   2 Mar 2028

   Arrive 08:30
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   Day 7 ·Salerno

   3 Mar 2028

   Depart 16:00
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   Day 8 ·Rome (Civitavecchia), ItalyDisembark

   4 Mar 2028

   Arrive 06:30

   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.

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