Embark on a luxurious journey through Türkiye’s ancient marvels and the stunning Eastern Mediterranean, with an unforgettable cruise and a remarkable history tour.
Your adventure kicks off with an overnight hotel stay in Mestre, before your luxurious 11-night cruise on board Azamara Onward. This remarkable journey takes you to iconic ports, including Venice’s enchanting canals, Dubrovnik’s historic old town and the stunning vistas of Santorini.
Arriving in İstanbul, immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant culture exploring the Blue Mosque and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Enjoy leisure time in Ankara before heading to the landscapes of Cappadocia. Explore the cultural gems of Konya, marvel at Pamukkale’s mineral-rich terraces. The city of Ephesus awaits, alongside Çanakkale, where the city of Troy and the Gallipoli memorials narrate Türkiye’s rich history.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
11 night all-inclusive cruise on board Azamara Onward
1 night four-star hotel stay in Mestre at the Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre with breakfast
İstanbul city tour including Hippodrome Square, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
Auckland departure – regional flights available
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Your holiday begins as you fly from New Zealand to your destination.
Today, you’ll transfer to Mestre, just outside the enchanting city of Venice, where you’ll enjoy a cozy one-night stay at your hotel.
Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre
Embark Azamara’s newest addition to the fleet, Azamara Onward. Enjoy a cruising experience unlike any other on board this stunning small ship, built to explore fascinating remote destinations that larger ships cannot reach.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Azamara Onward
Unveil Koper, Slovenia: coastal beauty, medieval charm. Immerse in history, indulge in cuisine, bask in locals’ warmth. Your unforgettable adventure awaits!
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Azamara Onward
Zadar, Croatia’s coastal jewel, fascinates with its Roman heritage and modern vibrancy. From the Sea Organ to historic streets, it offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and Mediterranean charm.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Azamara Onward
Dubrovnik, Croatia’s “Pearl of the Adriatic,” enchants with medieval charm and coastal beauty. Historic city walls, cobblestone streets, and stunning views make it a captivating blend of history and scenery.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Azamara Onward
A captivating blend of history and natural beauty. Wander through Venetian streets, bask in golden sunsets, and indulge in mouth-watering cuisine. Immerse yourself in the island’s allure and create lifelong memories.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Azamara Onward
Argostoli, a picturesque town in Kefalonia, Greece, enchants with its Ionian beauty. From stunning beaches to charming streets, it offers a blend of relaxation, culture, and Mediterranean allure.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Azamara Onward
Uncover Chania’s charm: Venetian architecture, bustling markets, and mouthwatering cuisine. Lose yourself in its labyrinthine streets, bask in the Mediterranean sun, and create unforgettable memories. Explore Chania, the essence of Crete.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Azamara Onward
Santorini, where dreams meet reality. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of whitewashed villages, breath taking sunsets, and the Aegean Sea’s azure embrace, and let this island transport you to a realm of pure bliss.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Azamara Onward
İstanbul, where East and West converge. Immerse in rich history, savor exotic cuisine, and feel the heartbeat of diverse cultures. Let this enchanting city awaken your senses and expand your horizons.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Azamara Onward
İstanbul promises a living mosaic of cultures, evident in its diverse neighbourhoods and culinary delights. With its rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels and vibrant markets, you’ll experience a captivating fusion of old-world charm and contemporary allure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton Istanbul City Center
Today, your guide will whisk you on a fascinating city tour. Visit the iconic Blue Mosque, wander Hippodrome Square, enjoy a photo stop at the magnificent Hagia Sophia, and lose yourself the colourful Grand Bazaar.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton Istanbul City Center
Today you’ll transfer to Türkiye’s cosmopolitan capital where you’ll enjoy a day at leisure and an overnight hotel stay. During your time here, you could explore Ankara Castle, admire Atatürk’s Mausoleum and enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: The Green Park Hotel
Following a photo stop at Lake Tuz, Türkiye’s second-largest lake known for its stunning salt flats, you’ll then visit a Wine House for a sophisticated wine tasting before arriving in Cappadocia for a two-night hotel stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir
Join an optional early morning tour witnessing Cappadocia’s iconic sunrise punctuated with vibrant hot air balloons. Explore the Three Beauties Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar Valley and Pasabag Valley before encountering the Avanos Valley’s Red River, Türkiye’s largest river.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir
Today, you’ll visit Sultan Han Caravanserai, a well-preserved example of Seljuk architecture and head to Konya, a city rich in cultural heritage. Here, you’ll explore the Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of Rumi, a renowned Suhi mystic.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Grand Hotel Konya
Next, you’ll transfer to Pamukkale, meaning “Cotton Castle” in Turkish. Enjoy tour of a local textile outlet and time at leisure ahead of tomorrow’s tour of the region’s stunning white terraces filled with mineral-rich water.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Richmond Pamukkale Thermal
Visit the UNESCO Ancient City of Hierapolis to explore “Cotton Castle”, a geological marvel where thermal springs create a terrace of white baths. You’ll then transfer to Ephesus, one of the world’s best preserved ancient cities.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Elite World Kuşadası
Relax on the beaches of Kuşadası or opt for an optional tour of the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Dine on delicious Mediterranean cuisine as you admire the panoramic vistas of the beckoning horizon and surrounding coastline.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Elite World Kuşadası
Leaving Kuşadası behind, soar through the skies on a cable car to the Acropolis of Pergamon before reaching Çanakkale. Nestled on the Dardanelles Strait, it promises to be one of the highlights of your trip; here you’ll uncover the history of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale
Your day begins with a photo stop at the Trojan Horse, before you’ll explore the Gallipoli region. Visit the serene Lone Pine Memorial with views of the 1915 front line and the historic Anzac Cove landing site.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale
Today you’ll return to İstanbul for an overnight hotel stay, concluding your incredible adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton Istanbul City Center
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
Azamara Onward
A ship with a difference, Azamara Onward℠’s small size allows her to reach unique locations that other vessels cannot touch. While on board, savour an intimate experience as you immerse yourself in home-from-home luxury.
Spend your days breathing in the reviving sea air above deck, hit the gym in the Fitness Centre, or melt into an invigorating spa experience at the Sanctum Spa. Then, recover your strength with a visit to one of the ship’s restaurants, offering an array of international dishes.
Discover the exclusive Atlas Bar, only found on board this ship, where handcrafted cocktails combine exotic flavours with dazzling visual displays. Suites and staterooms galore await for you to choose from, each one bringing a unique mixture of features and amenities to an already elegant cruise.
- Tonnage 30,277 tons
- Length 591 ft (180.00 m)
Life on board Azamara Onward
Carry your cruise ambitions ever onward, with fine dining and entertainment options set against a backdrop of elegant facilities and furnishings.
dining
The unique Atlas Bar beckons aboard Azamara Onward℠, complementing Italian dishes at Aqualina Restaurant and international favourites at Prime C.
- Discoveries Restaurant
- The Patio
- Swirl & Top
- Aqualina Restaurant
- Prime C Restaurant
- Windows Café
- Sunset Veranda
Bars and Lounges include:
- Sunset Bar
- Pool Bar
- Spirits Bar
- Discoveries Bar
- Atlas Bar
Facilities
Try physical pursuits at the Fitness Centre, or head to the Card Room for an air of gentle sophistication while you spend pleasant hours in card games.
- The Sanctum Spa
- The Pool
- Drawing Room
- Living Room
- Card Room
- Fitness Centre
- Indulgences
- The Den
- Photo shop
entertainment
The iconic White Night party, held at least once per cruise, is not to be missed, while the Cabaret Lounge offers unique musical spectacles each night.
- Cabaret Lounge
- Live Music
- White Night
- AzAmazing Evenings℠
Cabins and Suites
Take your pick from an array of suites and staterooms, each offering a unique set of hotel features that will illuminate your voyage with splendour.
Club Interior Prices from $11,999pp
Plush, welcoming, and comfortable, a club interior cabin is perfect for those who long to spend their days exploring the surprises of the ship. Relax with plush cotton robes and slippers, relish the scent of freshy cut flowers and indulge with 24-hour room service.
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Turndown treats
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Some staterooms feature a sofa bed
- 40” flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Air conditioning
Club Oceanview Prices from $13,499pp
A large window overlooking the ocean fills your room with light and the inimitable sight of the sea and sky each morning. Embrace the finer touches and attention to detail with lavish extras including fresh-cut flowers, shoe-shine service and mini-bar.
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Turndown treats
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Some staterooms feature a sofa bed
- 40” flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Air conditioning
Club Veranda Prices from $14,999pp
An elegant modern space brought to life with fine furnishings and superior service, you’ll appreciate the finer touches, elevating your voyage from “good” to “great”. Savour your own private getaway aboard the ship.
- Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
- Terry bathrobes and slippers
- 24-hour room service
- Fresh-cut flowers
- Turndown treats
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV
- Balcony
- Refrigerator with mini-bar
- Air conditioning
Club Continent Suite Prices from $19,999pp
Smaller suites, but no less elegant, with design touches inspired by tactile natural elements such as wood, stone and water. Boasting a wealth of fine amenities, this charming suite offers the perfect home away from home experience.
- 24-hour room service
- Turndown treats
- Complimentary Internet (240 minutes or 50% off the unlimited internet package)
- Complimentary specialty dining
- Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
- Spacious and comfortable sitting area with 55” flat-screen TV
- Roomy bathroom with shower. Some also feature a tub
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Veranda
- Mini-bar
Your Hotel Stays
Mestre
Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre (Or Similar)
Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre is a modern hotel located in Mestre, offering easy access to Venice’s iconic sights. Known for its stylish design, the hotel provides spacious rooms equipped with all essential amenities. Enjoy Italian and international dishes at the on-site restaurant, unwind with a drink in the cosy bar or relax in the beautiful outdoor garden area. For those wanting to stay active, the hotel has a well-equipped fitness centre.
İstanbul
Sheraton İstanbul City Center (Or Similar)
Sheraton İstanbul City Center is a modern, upscale hotel located in the vibrant heart of İstanbul, Türkiye. Offering contemporary rooms and suites with luxurious amenities, the hotel provides a comfortable and stylish stay for both business and leisure travelers. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, a well-equipped fitness center, an indoor pool, and a relaxing spa. With its central location, Sheraton Istanbul City Center is conveniently close to popular attractions such as Taksim Square, the historic Sultanahmet district, and bustling shopping areas, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
Ankara
The Green Park Hotel Ankara (Or Similar)
The Green Park Ankara Hotel provides a serene escape in Türkiye’s vibrant capital. This upscale hotel combines modern elegance with comfort, offering stylish rooms equipped with contemporary amenities. Guests can enjoy the use of a range of facilities, including a well-equipped fitness centre, a refreshing indoor pool and a relaxing spa. The hotel’s dining options serve delicious local and international cuisine, while the inviting lounge area offers a cosy retreat.
Cappadocia
Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir (Or Similar)
Renowned for its impeccable service, Crowne Plaza Cappadocia features beautifully appointed rooms with breathtaking vistas of the iconic fairy chimneys and mesmerising rock formations. Unwind in the rejuvenating spa or savour exquisite dining at the hotel’s acclaimed restaurants. With its prime location near to Göreme National Park and the area’s famous hot air balloon rides, it serves as the perfect gateway to the region’s rich history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty.
Konya
Grand Hotel Konya (Or Similar)
Grand Hotel Konya is a prestigious five-star hotel located in the vibrant city of Konya. Known for its accommodations and exceptional service, the hotel features spacious rooms with modern amenities, multiple dining options offering exquisite cuisine, and extensive leisure facilities including an outdoor pool, fitness centre, and spa. Business travellers benefit from well-equipped meeting rooms and conference halls. Its strategic location provides easy access to Konya’s cultural landmarks, such as the Mevlana Museum, making it a perfect choice for those seeking style, comfort and an excellent location.
Pamukkale
Richmond Pamukkale Thermal (Or Similar)
Richmond Thermal Hotel Pamukkale offers a retreat in the scenic region of Pamukkale, renowned for its thermal springs and travertine terraces. The hotel boasts elegantly furnished rooms, modern amenities, and a range of dining options featuring delicious local and international cuisine. Guests can indulge in the therapeutic benefits of the hotel’s thermal pools, enjoy relaxing treatments at the spa, or explore nearby attractions like the ancient city of Hierapolis. With exceptional service and stunning natural surroundings, it an ideal choice for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Kuşadası
Elite World Kuşadası (Or Similar)
The Elite World Kuşadası epitomises luxury and relaxation in the vibrant coastal town of Kuşadası. This upscale resort offers beautifully designed rooms with modern comforts and stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Guests can indulge in diverse dining options, from gourmet restaurants to casual eateries and unwind at the luxurious spa or by the sparkling pool. The hotel also features direct beach access, providing an ideal spot for sunbathing and water sports.
Çanakkale
DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale (Or Similar)
DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale offers a blend of modern and historic charm in the heart of Çanakkale. Here, you’ll be welcomed with the signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie and can enjoy stylish, comfortable rooms with stunning views of the Dardanelles Strait. The hotel features a range of amenities, including a well-equipped fitness centre, a relaxing spa, and a vibrant restaurant serving delicious local and international cuisine.
