Spend a night in ancient Athens then embark Oosterdam for a cruise of the Mediterranean ahead of a seven-night stay in the Italian Lakes.
Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in ancient Athens, where you can immerse yourself in the city’s rich historical treasures. You’ll then embark Holland America Line’s Oosterdam for a 10-night Mediterranean cruise, exploring the highlights of Greece, Türkiye, and Croatia including scenic sailing through the narrow Dardanelles Strait which links the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara.
Disembarking in Trieste, you’ll be transferred to the picturesque Lake Garda for a three-night stay and a winery tour. Next, discover the historic charm of Lake Como before heading to Lake Maggiore for a four-night retreat and a breathtaking alpine rail journey to St. Moritz on board the Bernina Red Train.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
10 night full-board cruise on board Oosterdam
1 night five-star hotel stay in Athens at the Grecotel Pallas Athena
Scenic rail journey through the Swiss Alps on board the Bernina Red Train
Half day Lake Garda Wine tasting tour
Auckland departure – regional flights available
Overnight flights
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Your holiday begins as you fly from New Zealand to your destination.
Soaring mountains, UNESCO World Heritage sites, unspoilt green spaces and byzantine churches – Athens is a beguiling destination of beauty, mythology and history. The iconic Acropolis gazes out on urban sprawl from the heart of the city.
Overnight: Grecotel Pallas Athena
Step on board Holland America Line’s Oosterdam for a remarkable voyage to cherish. With its elegant design and sophisticated amenities, Oosterdam provides a perfect blend of comfort and style.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Discover the maritime charm of Souda, Crete. With its tranquil bay, historic fortresses, and Mediterranean ambiance, it’s a place that invites you to explore the island’s rich history and savor the beauty of coastal Greece.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Experience the enchantment of Mykonos, Greece – a vibrant island transformed by tourism. Explore its whitewashed streets, historic landmarks, and lively nightlife. Let Mykonos captivate your senses and leave you spellbound by its irresistible allure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
As you sail along this legendary waterway connecting the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara, you’ll be captivated by the picturesque landscapes and historical landmarks that grace its shores.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
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: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
For millennia, the Dardanelles has been a vital strategic gateway for trade and military campaigns to Istanbul and the Black Sea. Controlling this passage has historically been key for civilisations seeking to cut off trade and supplies.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Embark on a voyage to Katakolon, Greece’s coastal gem. Immerse yourself in its rich history, stroll along picturesque streets, and indulge in delectable cuisine. Let Katakolon awaken your passion for exploration and cultural immersion.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
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: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Welcome to Korčula, where history and natural beauty unite. Explore the enchanting Old Town, and savour the flavours of its exquisite cuisine. Let Korčula awaken your senses and ignite your wanderlust.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Disembarking in Trieste, you’ll next transfer to Lake Garda. Explore charming lakeside towns such as Sirmione and Malcesine with their narrow streets and medieval castles, or simply relax at your hotel amid its charming surroundings.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Solho Hotel Bardolino
Take a half-day tour of a local winery to discover how Lake Garda’s temperate climate, mineral-rich soil and abundant sunshine create the perfect “terroir” for winemaking, and sample delicious local wines with nibbles.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Solho Hotel Bardolino
Savour a final day on the shores of Lake Garda. Find a quiet waterfront trattoria to relax in while the waves of the lake gently lap at the harbour walls, or head out into the bucolic countryside where you’ll discover olive groves and vineyards galore.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Solho Hotel Bardolino
Experience a full-day tour of beautiful Lake Como. This stunning lake, nestled amid the Rhaetian Alps, boasts charming ancient villages, historic gardens and mesmerising lakeside villas. Come evening, you’ll check into your Lake Maggiore hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Regina Palace
Wake up in Lake Maggiore and embrace this uniquely stunning area of Italy. Nestled in the foothills of the Italian and Swiss Alps, Lake Maggiore’s lush green hillsides and picturesque towns create a serene atmosphere.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Regina Palace
Today, you’ll ride the Bernina Red Train through the Swiss Alps between Tirano in Italy and St. Moritz in Switzerland. This masterpiece of engineering cuts through dramatic landscapes, majestic glaciers and charming alpine villages.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Regina Palace
During a final day at leisure, you could explore the Borromean Islands with their magnificent palaces and enchanting gardens or take a boat ride to discover charming lakeside villages.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Regina Palace
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
Oosterdam
The majestic Oosterdam offers guests plenty to see and do on board when not soaking up expansive views of the sea, or relaxing in spacious staterooms after an exciting day partaking in all manner of activities across the vessel’s 11 decks.
Guests are invited to begin their day with an exquisite breakfast in the gorgeously adorned Dining Room, before enjoying other generous on-board amenities such as the Greenhouse Spa and Salon. From live dance performances to sushi bars and movie theatres, there are facilities and activities for everyone to revel in on board this mighty vessel.
In addition to Oosterdam’s unique design features, the stunningly large open-air deck offers mesmerising ocean views while you take a stroll or relax in your deckchair. At night, when the ship truly comes alive, you can catch numerous further activities such as expert history lectures or electric theatre productions under the stars.
- Tonnage 82,305 tons
- Length 935 ft (285.00 m)
Life on board Oosterdam
Masterfully adorned with stunning artwork, Oosterdam epitomises sophistication and comfort. With its exquisite dining rooms offering world-class cuisine, a lavish spa, and a wide range of spacious suites, there’s nothing quite like life on board this luxury vessel.
dining
Treat your tastebuds to a wide range of delectable dishes and refined cuisine on board Oosterdam. With so much to choose from, there is sure to be something to suit your current taste and mood – so why not get exploring the many on-board eateries?
- The Pinnacle Grill
- Tamarind
- The Dining Room
- Rudi’s Sel De Mar
- Nami Sushi
- Club Orange
- Canaletto
- Taste of De Librije (European Sailings)
- Lido
- New York Deli and Pizza
- Dive-in
- Grand Dutch Cafe
- Explorations Cafe
- Gelato
- The Culinary Arts Centre
Facilities
It doesn’t matter whether you like to take things slow and steady on a cruise holiday, or are more the ‘all-action’ type; this Vista-class ship is sure to have plenty you will love. Offering a wide range of facilities and activities on board, Oosterdam will keep you and other members of your travelling party more than satisfactorily occupied during enchanting days at sea.
- Library
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Wi-Fi
- Sport
- Three pools (indoor and outdoor)
- Whirlpools
- Jacuzzis
- Nursery
- Kids Club
- Shops
- Laundry
entertainment
Whatever your idea of great entertainment might be, the team behind Oosterdam has covered all the possibilities that are likely to come to your mind – and then a few more. With a wide variety of enthralling entertainment options on board Oosterdam, guests can enjoy live music, dance performances, and comedy shows, to cite just a few of the highlights.
- Casino
- Theatre
- Night Club
Stateroom and Suites
Boasting refined amenities and Holland America’s sumptuous signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed, each elegant stateroom offers a pleasant and welcoming stay. Most rooms are also ocean-facing for glorious views and feature added touches of luxury including premium massage shower heads.
inside Prices from $9,999pp
Oosterdam offers luxurious and spacious Inside staterooms for her guests. Featuring modern decor, easy-to-use amenities, and comfort-enhancing furniture, these rooms are the perfect haven to indulge in after a busy day making the most of the activities and amenities presented by this formidable ship.
- Signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses
- Private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin
- Telephone
- Safe
- Two beds convertible to a queen-size bed
Ocean View Prices from $10,999pp
These large and luxurious staterooms – and by “large”, we’re talking as much as around 180 square feet – offer breathtakingly panoramic views of the ocean, or at least, they certainly can do, if you opt for a standard Ocean View cabin. Otherwise, staterooms offering partial sea views and fully obstructed views are also available, depending on your preferences.
- Signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses
- Private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin
- Telephone
- Safe
- Two beds convertible to a queen-size bed
- Window
- Desk
- Separate seating area
Verandah Prices from $11,999pp
There are few forms of cruise-ship accommodation that are quite as satisfying to stay in as one of Oosterdam’s Verandah staterooms. As the name suggests, these rooms overlook private verandahs through floor-to-ceiling windows that offer up an abundance of natural light. Some of these cabins have a partly obstructed view, so you will need to think carefully about whether you would favour this, or a full sea view.
- Signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses
- Private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin
- Telephone
- Safe
- Two beds convertible to a queen-size bed
- Separate seating area
- Private verandah
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
suite Prices from $13,999pp
If you’re seeking accommodation that offers something close to the ultimate luxury cruise experience, well, you might just have found it in the form of Oosterdam’s Signature Suites. With up to 384 square feet of space on offer including the verandah, these are rooms that don’t exactly “do” compromise, especially as far as the jaw-dropping ocean views are concerned.
- Mini bar
- Sofa bed
- Murphy bed
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Telephone
- Safe
- Signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses
- Choice of firm, medium or soft pillows
- Private bathroom with shower, dual vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and additional shower stall
- Complimentary fresh fruit
- Deluxe bathrobes
- Generous storage
- Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining
- Daily housekeeping
- Elemis Aromapure bath amenities
Your Hotel Stays
Athens
Grecotel Pallas Athena (Or Similar)
This stylish boutique hotel is an art-lover’s dream, with superb artworks and quirky decor combining to create a truly pleasing atmosphere. Situated in the historic heart of the city, the hotel is ideally located to explore the ancient Acropolis, old city (Plaka) and other iconic sights such as Hadrian’s library and the Agora. The rooms and suites are positively brimming with personality featuring designer furnishings and eclectic artwork yet provide you with a comforting space in which to rest. Savour signature cuisine at the stylish Gourmet Restaurant feasting on Greek and Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh products from the property’s farm as you look out over Kotzia Square.
Lake Garda
Solho Hotel Bardolino (Or Similar)
Located in the historic centre of Bardolino, the Solho Hotel Bardolino is a fantastic choice for travellers seeing relaxation and pleasure. Here, you’ll find outstanding service, genuine Italian hospitality and a magnificent view of Lake Garda. As one of Bardolino’s newest hotels, you’ll delight in the minimalistic yet comfortable décor throughout with stylish and spacious rooms providing the perfect space to recharge. Savour a continental breakfast before taking a refreshing dip in the panoramic rooftop pool before you sip on a signature cocktail as dusk falls over the shimmering lake.
Lake Maggiore
Hotel Regina Palace (Or Similar)
Dating back to 1908, this four-star hotel in tranquil parkland overlooks Lake Maggiore and the Borromeo Islands. Its opulent interiors feature magnificent guest rooms and suites with lavish period-style decor, including Damask prints, high ceilings, chandeliers, and rich gold, blue, and Venetian red hues. Steps from the lakeside promenade and 300 meters from Stresa’s center, it’s an ideal base for exploring Lake Maggiore’s charms, like the Borromean Islands. The hotel offers two heated pools (indoor and outdoor), tennis, massages, a sun terrace with views, and live music and dancing at the 1900 bar.
