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 Cruise Length
12 Days
 Cruise Starts
Athens
 Cruise Finishes
Athens
12 Day Aegean Gems Itinerary (Emerald Cruises)
Countries Explored: Greece, Turkey
Cruise Line
Emerald Cruises
26 Reviews
Ship
Emerald Azzurra
Passengers
100
Crew
64
Launched
2022
Cruise Code
E14D-1

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.

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 Onboard Emerald Azzurra

Emerald Azzurra
Emerald Azzurra

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

Yacht Cruising Experience
Yacht Cruising Experience

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

Delectable Dining
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
Wellness Centre

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

Included Excursions
Included Excursions

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

Marina Platform
Marina Platform

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

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Impressive ship and itinerary   1 , 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 other big cruise lines in port and the places were PACKED! This itinerary was fabulous. We travelled mostly overnight and woke up each morning to a postcard view of a new town. The Croatian coastline and towns were stunning. Montenegro was just as beautiful, and whilst Albania was interesting , one day was perfect. Coming through the Corinth Cananl with only centimetres to spare on either side was a highlight.

The Emerald Azzurra crew were also amazing. Friendly, personable and attentive. Nothing was a problem for them. There are a few things Emerald need to work on such as food choices and consistency of quality though. We were told they are bringing people from Scenic Eclipse to elevate the experience. Emerald Azzurra is not in the class of Scenic Eclipse yet but has all the elements to be just as impressive with a bit more work. Overall we loved the trip and would travel with Emerald again.
My Perspective   1 , 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 of our experience on board and on shore. Our rating gives it away a bit...but it's not all smooth sailing! Read my full review here if you're interested, but if not, then suffice to say, small ship cruising with Emerald will be a new experience for many and we'd both recomend this cruise and the ship to our friends and family.
Amazing Azzurra 5 , 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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