Azamara Onward, Greece Cruise: Patmos, Santorini & Rhodes ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece to Istanbul, Turkey

Explore this Greece Cruise: Patmos, Santorini & Rhodes sailing from ATHENS (PIRAEUS) to ISTANBUL on Jul 8 2026

Athens (piraeus), Greece
Home to the Acropolis, Athens has quite a reputation to live up to: Named for Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, the city is credited with being the cradle of European civilization and birthplace of democracy.

Syros, Greece
Perfectly blending the traditional with the modern, Syros offers visitors an authentic snapshot of Greek life in the beautiful Cyclades. Come for the laid back pace, stay for the buzzing gastronomy scene. Opa!

Paros, Greece
The word picturesque must have been invented for the beguiling island of Paros, with its windmills, domed churches, and houses in traditional Cycladic style, gleaming white and blue in the bright sunshine.

Santorini, Greece
Your daydream of a Greek island meets reality in Santorini—so beautiful with its whitewashed villages and blue roofs reflecting the sea, you can almost believe the myths claiming it as the birthplace of gods.

Agios Nikolaos, (crete)
Known for having “three faces to the sea”, this port on Crete’s east coast seamlessly blends the charm of a small fishing village with the glamor of a chic resort town. With a diverse range of dining, shopping, and nightlife options, you can find your own personal paradise in Agios Nikolaos.

Rhodes, Greece
Said to have more fine days than anywhere else in Europe, Rhodes’ diverse historical influences are evident in an old town remarkably intact—in particular the medieval presence of the Knights of St John.

Ephesus (kusadasi), Turkey
Kusadasi is your port to the age-old civilization of Ephesus, once the second largest metropolitan area in the Roman Empire, and famed for the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world.

Patmos, Greece
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.

Chios, Greece
Situated in the northern Aegean Sea, Chios is home to a collection of stunning beaches, historic medieval villages, and a history that dates back to Neolithic times, making for a perfectly balanced vacation.

Istanbul, Turkey
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.