Cruising from Rome to Athens: Amalfi, Sicily and the Greek Islands

Highlights

• Spend two nights in Rome before the cruise, with time for the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps or dinner around Trastevere.
• Call into Amalfi, where the cathedral, paper museum and boat trips towards Positano or Capri give the coast several ways to explore.
• Step ashore in Siracusa, one of Sicily’s great historic cities, with Greek ruins, Baroque streets and the island neighbourhood of Ortigia to look up before travelling.
• Visit Kefalonia’s capital, Argostoli, where Melissani Lake and Drogarati Cave are two of the island’s best-known natural sights.
• Stay late in Rhodes, giving time to walk the medieval old town, follow the Street of the Knights and settle into dinner before sailing.
• See Santorini’s cliffside villages above the caldera, with Fira, Oia and volcanic views making it one of the route’s most recognisable stops.
• Finish with two nights in Athens, placing the Acropolis, Plaka and the city’s archaeological walk within reach after the cruise.

Azamara Onward

Azamara Onward suits this Mediterranean itinerary because the ship feels calm, comfortable and destination-focused after busy days ashore. An Inside Guarantee cabin keeps the emphasis on the route, while the rest of the ship gives you the places you need between ports: a pool deck for time in the sun, The Sanctum Spa and fitness centre, and lounges where you can settle in with a drink before dinner. Dining is flexible, with Discoveries Restaurant for waiter-served meals, Windows Café for more casual breakfasts and lunches, The Patio for relaxed poolside food and Swirl & Top for ice cream. Aqualina and Prime C are available as speciality restaurants at an additional cost, while evenings bring live music, cabaret-style shows and guest performers in the Cabaret Lounge.

Terms and Conditions

Economy flights from Dublin to Rome, departing 04-08-2027, with 20kg checked baggage per person. Two nights at Hotel Quirinale in Rome with breakfast, followed by a nine-night Italy and Greece cruise aboard Azamara Onward in an Inside Guarantee cabin, sailing from Rome to Amalfi, Siracusa, Argostoli, Gythion, Agios Nikolaos, Rhodes, Marmaris, Santorini and Athens. Two nights at Divani Palace Acropolis in Athens and return flights from Athens to Dublin are included. Based on two adults.

13 nights from €3,930 per person