History. It's everywhere you turn. Down narrow, cobble-stoned streets, atop rugged mountain cliffs just off the decks of your cruise ship. Escape all the pressures of civilization without missing out on any of its pleasures. Your days ashore are invitations to adventure, education and the pure pleasure of seeing things you've only read about before. Visit castles, museums and galleries. Explore ancient cities through winding canals. From glorious gardens and gilded theaters to famous boulevards and fabled landmarks, you're in for a picture-perfect experience.
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Recent price found was as low as: $2,279 per person. Taxes and fees of $300 USD included. Port charges of $509 USD included.
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 · Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Depart 5:00 pm
Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. In a single day, you can climb the hill of the Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and then find a welcoming taverna for some spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and with luck, energetic Greek dancing.
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Day 2 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 3 · Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
Arrive 6:00 am
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C., Alexandria is Egypt's center of culture, learning and science. Its lighthouse, the world's first, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Alexandria is also the departure point for excursions to Cairo and the Pyramids.
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Day 4 · Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
Depart 8:00 pm
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C., Alexandria is Egypt's center of culture, learning and science. Its lighthouse, the world's first, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Alexandria is also the departure point for excursions to Cairo and the Pyramids.
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Day 5 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 6 · Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 8:00 pm
Heraklion, the capital of Crete and its principal commercial port, is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 by Sir Arthur Evans and partially reconstructed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. The Archaeological Museum in Heraklion displays many of the treasures found during the excavations.
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Day 7 · AT SEA
AT SEA
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Day 8 · Valletta, Malta
Valletta, Malta
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 10:00 pm
The Knights of St. John made this their base in the Mediterranean Sea. The castles, cathedrals and fortresses they built still are their remaining legacy. But Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians and Arabs preceded them and left their marks as well. Take a drive to M''dina, the former capital, and wonder at Europe''s third-largest dome in Mostra.
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Day 9 · Catania, Sicily, Italy
Catania, Sicily, Italy
Arrive 7:00 am · Depart 4:00 pm
Steep, rugged Sicily had bred a race of fierce, funny and passionate people. From this important port, drive up the coast to visit Taormina. First Greeks, then Romans used this as a place of worship and reward. View the temples and the theater, Mt. Etna in the distance, or take a stroll and shop in the little village before you leave.
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Day 10 · Naples, Italy
Naples, Italy
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm
One of the most spectacular bays in the world lies in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Visit the San Carlo Opera House and the cathedral of San Janarious, or tour the ancient ruins in the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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Day 11 · Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Arrive 6:00 am
The port of Civitavecchia is the gateway to The Eternal City, where all roads lead. Mad traffic careens past monuments of the great civilizations of the past. You will want to see it all: the soaring inspiration of St. Peter's, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel; the flow of life along the Spanish Steps, the Coliseum, the Via Veneto and Trevi Fountain. Be sure to leave time for la dolce vita in one of the piazzas.
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Day 11 · Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Arrive 6:30 am
The port of Civitavecchia is the gateway to The Eternal City, where all roads lead. Mad traffic careens past monuments of the great civilizations of the past. You will want to see it all: the soaring inspiration of St. Peter's, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel; the flow of life along the Spanish Steps, the Coliseum, the Via Veneto and Trevi Fountain. Be sure to leave time for la dolce vita in one of the piazzas.
Route Illustration - Actual route may differ
Highlights
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Sail aboard Azamara Onward.
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Travel from 2026-12-12 through 2026-12-22.
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Visit Piraeus (Athens), Greece, Alexandria, Egypt, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Valletta, Malta, Catania, Sicily, Italy, Naples, Italy, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.
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OceanviewRecently found from $2,279 per person
Taxes and fees of $300 USD included. Port charges of $509 USD included.
BalconyRecently found from $2,539 per person
Taxes and fees of $300 USD included. Port charges of $509 USD included.
SuiteRecently found from $3,999 per person
Taxes and fees of $300 USD included. Port charges of $509 USD included.
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