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Aegean Gems

12 Days Athens Return

Cruise Island Hopping

Overview

Explore the wonders of the Aegean Sea on an exciting journey beginning and ending in Greece. Sail to Istanbul, with its Old City before travelling onwards to Çanakkale and Kusadasi in Turkey, and then to the stunning Greek Islands of Rhodes, Santorini and Mykonos.

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12 Day Aegean Gems Itinerary (Emerald Cruises)

Cruise Length

12 Days

Cruise Starts

Athens

Cruise Ends

Athens

Countries Visited:

Greece Turkey

Cruise Line

Emerald

Cruise Ship

Emerald Azzurra

3 Ship Reviews

Avg. Rating: 4.7/5

Passengers

100

Crew

Launched

2022

Cruise Code

E14D-1

Itinerary

Upon your arrival in Athens, you’ll board your spectacular superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, to commence your yacht cruise. DiscoverMORE Athens city tour with visit to the Acropolis (extra expense)* (D)

The capital of the Aegean island of Syros, Ermoupolis is a stunning town. Architectural splendour is a striking reminder of a brilliant past, as a neo-classical influence combines with that of Ancient Greece and western Europe. Included Excursion Walking tour of Ermoupolis EmeraldPLUS Concert at Apollo Theatre (B/L/D)

Built near the site of ancient Iolcus, Volos is situated at the foot of Mount Pelion. Included Excursion Sightseeing tour of Meteora monasteries with a Greek Lunch (B/L/D)

Sit back and relax with a day at sea. (B/L/D)

Turkey’s economic, cultural and historic centre, Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia, something evident from the wonderful east-meets-west vibe. Included Excursion Istanbul city tour DiscoverMORE Whirling dervishes show (extra expense) DiscoverMORE Turkish baths experience (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Meet open-minded locals as you immerse yourself in their light-hearted spirit, learn about its cultural heritage from architectural masterpieces and enjoy strong culinary diversity. DiscoverMORE Tour of Topkapi palace and Cisterns (extra expense) (B/L/D)

In the Marmara region of north-western Turkey, the Çanakkale Province is a destination of all-round intrigue. From the historic battlefields of Gallipoli, to the serenity of beautiful beaches, wineries, and unique local food. Included Excursion Guided tour of ANZAC cove and Gallipoli peninsula EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour of Canakkale (B/L/D)

With a history which includes chapters of Persian, Roman, Greek, Byzantine and Venetian rule, Kusadasi is today a modern city that retains some of its vestiges from long ago and it is the main gateway to Ephesus – the UNESCO-listed, 4,000-year-old city Included Excursion Guided tour of Ephesus EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour of Kusadasi and surrounding areas DiscoverMORE Guided tour of Sirince village (extra expense) (B/L/D)

The capital of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes seemingly has it all lush green valleys, golden beaches and archaeological sites. Known as the Island of the Knights, the medieval city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Included Excursion Guided tour of Rhodes DiscoverMORE Guided tour of Lindos (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Rising from the destruction of a 16th century volcanic eruption, Santorini is now highly renowned for its beauty, carved by its after effects. Iconic whitewashed buildings grip to the beautiful rugged cliffs overlooking where the Aegean Sea meets with white sandy beaches. DiscoverMORE Greek cooking class (extra expense) DiscoverMORE Oia and winery visit (extra expense) DiscoverMORE Akrotiri & Prehistoric Museum of Thera (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Named after Apollo’s grandson, this cosmopolitan Greek island in the heart of the Cyclades is built on myth and legend. Clear blue skies, renowned beaches and whitewashed windmills make it the perfect port stop. Included Excursion Gastronomic tour of Mykonos DiscoverMORE Discover the ancient and modern art of mosaic making (extra expense) DiscoverMORE Ancient Delos (extra expense) DiscoverMORE Island tour of Mykonos and Ano Mera monastery (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Today you’ll disembark Emerald Azzurra and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. DiscoverMORE Athens city tour with visit to the Acropolis (extra expense)

**This DiscoverMORE should be pre-booked and is only available in conjunction with pre or post cruise accommodation. For guests not staying at our preferred hotel, own arrangements will need to be made to reach the meeting point of the DiscoverMORE. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. (B)

Life On Board

Emerald Cruises

(37) Reviews

Total No. of Cruises 377

Emerald Azzurra

Explore the world by sea in 5-star luxury aboard the Emerald Azzurra. Read more

Yacht Cruising Experience

Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and award-winning service aboard this brand new vessel. Read more

Delectable Dining

We believe that food should reflect regional flavours, which is why our chefs source fresh local ingredients as you sail. Read more

Wellness Centre

Relax, unwind and indulge yourself with access to the onboard Wellness Centre. Read more

Included Excursions

Each itinerary includes a thoughtful selection of excursions led by local guides. Read more

Marina Platform

Explore the water with our marina toys, being as adventurous or relaxed as you like. Read more

Ship Reviews (3)

Reviews 3 Reviews

Average Rating 4.7 out of 5

5 Star

67%

4 Star

33%

3 Star

2 Star

1 Star

Impressive ship and itinerary 5 Max and Tracey , QLD, Australia, Jul 2024

This was our first time with Emerald Azzuarra having previously travelled on the Scenic Eclipse. We loved the relaxed and non crowded feel of Azzurra. Being a smaller ship it was able to go to ports the bigger cruise lines cannot reach which was fabulous. We realized how great this was when we visited places like Debrovnick and Split that had 3-4 read more

My Perspective 5 Fran and Cam, QLD, Australia, Jun 2024

My wife and I have just returned from our cruise on board the Azzurra. For my wife it was her first time on the open seas, and for me, an opportunity to experience small ship cruising with one of our long term cruise line partners. I'm the CEO of of Global Journeys, so I thought I should put in some extra effort and provide you with a thorough review read more

Amazing Azzurra 9 Xavier and Michelle , VIC, Australia, May 2023

Eleven days of pure bliss, our expectations were surpassed on this voyage from Athens to Athens. We could not fault any aspect of our time aboard or any of the activities we enjoyed. Special mentions go to Karen (activities), Paul (chef & his crew) and Ozay in the spa.

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