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30th30 | AprApr | 202727 | Istanbul, Turkey, embark on the Azamara Onward | 22:00 | |||
The only city in the world that can lay claim to straddling two continents, Istanbul—once known as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine and then the Ottoman Empire—has for centuries been a bustling metropolis with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia. Istanbul embraces this enviable position with both a certain chaos and inventiveness, ever evolving as one of the world’s most cosmopolitan crossroads. It’s often said that Istanbul is the meeting point of East and West, but visitors to this city built over the former capital of two great empires are likely to be just as impressed by the juxtaposition of old and new. Office towers creep up behind historic palaces, women in chic designer outfits pass others wearing long skirts and head coverings, peddlers’ pushcarts vie with battered old Fiats and shiny BMWs for dominance of the noisy, narrow streets, and the Grand Bazaar competes with modern shopping malls. At dawn, when the muezzin's call to prayer resounds from ancient minarets, there are inevitably a few hearty revelers still making their way home from nightclubs and bars. Most visitors to this sprawling city of more than 14 million will first set foot in the relatively compact Old City, where the legacy of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires can be seen in monumental works of architecture like the brilliant Aya Sofya and the beautifully proportioned mosques built by the great architect Sinan. Though it would be easy to spend days, if not weeks, exploring the wealth of attractions in the historical peninsula, visitors should make sure also to venture elsewhere in order to experience the vibrancy of contemporary Istanbul. With a lively nightlife propelled by its young population and an exciting arts scene that’s increasingly on the international radar—thanks in part to its stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2010—Istanbul is truly a city that never sleeps. It’s also a place where visitors will feel welcome: Istanbul may be on the Bosphorus, but at heart it’s a Mediterranean city, whose friendly inhabitants are effusively social and eager to share what they love most about it. Istanbul is exotic, warmly welcoming and unique – after all, where else can you tour Europe and Asia on the very same afternoon? – with must sees that include Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and the Grand Bazaar. | |||||||
1st01 | MayMay | 202727 | At Sea | ||||
2nd02 | MayMay | 202727 | Thessaloníki, Greece | 08:00 | 22:00 | ||
As Greece’s second-biggest city and the Byzantine Empire’s second-most important city, the word “second” is often used to describe this port, but we’re here to tell you: Thessaloniki is anything but second-rate! | |||||||
3rd03 | MayMay | 202727 | Vólos, Greece | 07:30 | 19:00 | ||
Dating back to the Neolithic age and famed as the mythical “City of the Argonauts”, Volos is a modern city in the heart of Greece, and is a place of immense natural beauty and numerous archaeological sites. | |||||||
4th04 | MayMay | 202727 | Pátmos, Greece | 10:00 | 20:00 | ||
For better or worse, it can be difficult to reach Patmos—for many travelers, this lack of access is definitely for the better, since the island retains the air of an unspoiled retreat. Rocky and barren, the small, 34-square-km (21-square-mi) island lies beyond the islands of Kalymnos and Leros, northwest of Kos. Here on a hillside is the Monastery of the Apocalypse, which enshrines the cave where St. John received the Revelation in AD 95. Scattered evidence of Mycenaean presence remains on Patmos, and walls of the classical period indicate the existence of a town near Skala. Most of the island's approximately 2,800 people live in three villages: Skala, medieval Chora, and the small rural settlement of Kambos. The island is popular among the faithful making pilgrimages to the monastery as well as with vacationing Athenians and a newly growing community of international trendsetters—designers, artists, poets, and “taste gurus” (to quote Vogue’s July 2011 write-up of the island)—who have bought homes in Chora. These stylemeisters followed in the footsteps of Alexandrian John Stefanidis and the English artist Teddy Millington-Drake who, in the early ’60s, set about creating what eventually became hailed as one of the most gorgeous island homes in the world. The word soon spread thanks to their many guests (who included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis) but, happily, administrators have carefully contained development, and as a result, Patmos retains its charm and natural beauty—even in the busy month of August. In Patmos, there is no missing the incredible Monastery of St. John, a massive dark 11th century fortress atop a hill, standing out against the traditional white houses of the village of Hora that surround it. | |||||||
5th05 | MayMay | 202727 | Mykonos, Greece | 09:00 | 22:00 | ||
Although the fishing boats still go out in good weather, Mykonos largely makes its living from tourism these days. The summer crowds have turned one of the poorest islands in Greece into one of the richest. Old Mykonians complain that their young, who have inherited stores where their grandfathers once sold eggs or wine, get so much rent that they have lost ambition, and in summer sit around pool bars at night with their friends, and hang out in Athens in winter when island life is less scintillating. Put firmly on the map by Jackie O in the 1960s, Mykonos town—called Hora by the locals—remains the Saint-Tropez of the Greek islands. The scenery is memorable, with its whitewashed streets, Little Venice, the Kato Myli ridge of windmills, and Kastro, the town's medieval quarter. Its cubical two- or three-story houses and churches, with their red or blue doors and domes and wooden balconies, have been long celebrated as some of the best examples of classic Cycladic architecture. Luckily, the Greek Archaeological Service decided to preserve the town, even when the Mykonians would have preferred to rebuild, and so the Old Town has been impressively preserved. Pink oleander, scarlet hibiscus, and trailing green pepper trees form a contrast amid the dazzling whiteness, whose frequent renewal with whitewash is required by law. Any visitor who has the pleasure of getting lost in its narrow streets (made all the narrower by the many outdoor stone staircases, which maximize housing space in the crowded village) will appreciate how its confusing layout was designed to foil pirates—if it was designed at all. After Mykonos fell under Turkish rule in 1537, the Ottomans allowed the islanders to arm their vessels against pirates, which had a contradictory effect: many of them found that raiding other islands was more profitable than tilling arid land. At the height of Aegean piracy, Mykonos was the principal headquarters of the corsair fleets—the place where pirates met their fellows, found willing women, and filled out their crews. Eventually the illicit activity evolved into a legitimate and thriving trade network. Morning on Mykonos town's main quay is busy with deliveries, visitors for the Delos boats, lazy breakfasters, and street cleaners dealing with the previous night's mess. In late morning the cruise-boat people arrive, and the shops are all open. In early afternoon, shaded outdoor tavernas are full of diners eating salads (Mykonos's produce is mostly imported); music is absent or kept low. In mid- and late afternoon, the town feels sleepy, since so many people are at the beach, on excursions, or sleeping in their air-conditioned rooms; even some tourist shops close for siesta. By sunset, people have come back from the beach, having taken their showers and rested. At night, the atmosphere in Mykonos ramps up. The cruise-boat people are mostly gone, coughing three-wheelers make no deliveries in the narrow streets, and everyone is dressed sexy for summer and starting to shimmy with the scene. Many shops stay open past midnight, the restaurants fill up, and the bars and discos make ice cubes as fast as they can. Ready to dive in? Begin your tour of Mykonos town (Hora) by starting out at its heart: Mando Mavrogenous Square. With its many charms including iconic windmills, fabulous beaches and an irresistible traditional town of twisting streets and alleys, Mykonos is living proof that picture postcard destinations do exist. | |||||||
6th06 | MayMay | 202727 | Monemvasía, Greece | 08:00 | 20:00 | ||
Monemvasia boasts a varied and colorful history that can be traced to the 8th-century when Greeks fleeing the Slav invasion of Lakonia found refuge here. In its heyday it controlled sea travel between the Levant and European shores. The wall-encircled Lower Town extends along the slopes of a 985-foot-high crag that projects into the sea on the east side of the Peloponnese. For centuries an impressive stronghold, population dwindled as the inhabitants moved to the mainland. But with the beginning of a restoration program aimed to preserve Monemvasia's heritage, the Lower Town experienced a new lease on life, and people have begun to return. The Upper Town is situated on top of the Rock of Monemvasia. It is reached via a zigzagging, paved lane. An almost impregnable bastion in earlier days, it has been uninhabited for centuries, but still manages to preserve its magnificent appearance. Visitors today can explore the remains of the ancient citadel-castle and visit the church of Hagia Sofia. From the summit there is also a fantastic view of the surrounding area. One look at Monemvasia as you pull in to port and it’s easy to understand why locals nicknamed it The Rock. Shrouded by precipitous cliffs along the brilliant teal waters of the Myrtoan Sea, Monemvasia is a castle town suspended in history. | |||||||
7th07 | MayMay | 202727 | Náfplion, Greece | 08:00 | 18:00 | ||
Oraia (beautiful) is the word Greeks use to describe Nafplion. The town's old section, on a peninsula jutting into the gulf of Argos, mixes Greek, Venetian, and Turkish architecture; narrow streets, often just broad flights of stone stairs, climb the slopes beneath the walls of Acronafplia. Tree-shaded plazas surround neoclassic buildings. The Palamidi fortress—an elegant display of Venetian might from the early 1700s—guards the town. Nafplion deserves at least a leisurely day of your undivided attention, and you may want to spend several days or a week here and use the city as the base from which to explore the many surrounding ancient sights. Two mountains, each crowned by a medieval fortress, overlook Nafplio and the small island citadel that once protected a harbor is now lined with delightfully inviting restaurants, cafés and small shops. | |||||||
8th08 | MayMay | 202727 | Athens, Greece, disembark the Azamara Onward | 05:00 |
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
8 nights aboard the Azamara Onward | |||
AzAmazing Evenings event on voyages over 7 nights | |||
Pre-Paid Gratuities | |||
Select standard spirits, international beers & wines | |||
Free bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees & teas | |||
Concierge services for personal guidance & reservations | |||
Free self-service laundry | |||
Shuttle service to & from port where available | |||
English Butler Service for suite Guests | |||
Port Taxes and Fees | |||
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Date 30th Apr 2027 |
Nts 8 |
Interior £2,039pp |
Oceanview £2,319pp |
Balcony £2,919pp |
Suite £4,189pp |
Date 30th Apr 2027 |
Nts 8 |
Interior £2,039pp |
Oceanview £2,319pp |
Balcony £2,919pp |
Suite £4,189pp |
Interior staterooms from | £2,039pp | ||
9 | Club Interior Stateroom (Deck 8, Mid/Fwd) | £2,249pp | |
10 | Club Interior Stateroom (Deck 7, Mid) | £2,189pp | |
11 | Club Interior Stateroom (Deck 6,7, Fwd) | £2,119pp | |
12 | Club Interior Stateroom (Deck 4, Mid) | £2,039pp | |
Z | Interior Guarantee | £2,039pp | |
Oceanview staterooms from | £2,319pp | ||
4 | Club Oceanview Stateroom (Deck 6, Fwd) | £2,519pp | |
5 | Club Oceanview Stateroom (Deck 4, Mid) | £2,449pp | |
6 | Club Oceanview Stateroom (Deck 4, Fwd) | £2,389pp | |
8 | Club Oceanview Stateroom (Deck 6, Obstructed) | £2,319pp | |
Y | Oceanview Guarantee | £2,319pp | |
Balcony staterooms from | £2,919pp | ||
P1 | Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (Decks 6,7,8, Aft/Fwd) | £3,389pp | |
P2 | Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (Deck 8, Mid) | £3,319pp | |
P3 | Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (Deck 8, Fwd) | £3,249pp | |
V1 | Club Veranda Stateroom (Deck 4) | £3,049pp | |
V2 | Club Veranda Stateroom (Deck 7) | £2,989pp | |
V3 | Club Veranda Stateroom (Deck 6) | £2,919pp | |
XP | Club Veranda Plus Guarantee | £3,249pp | |
X | Veranda Guarantee | £2,919pp | |
Suite staterooms from | £4,189pp | ||
CO | Club Ocean Suite | £6,449pp | |
CW | Club World Owner's Suite | £7,189pp | |
N1 | Club Continent Suite (Deck 8, Mid) | £4,319pp | |
N2 | Club Continent Suite (Deck 8, Aft) | £4,189pp | |
SP | Club Spa Suite | £5,789pp | |
W | Suite Guarantee | £4,189pp | |
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