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2025 Greek Isles Luxury Cruise
Cruise

Greek Isles Luxury Cruise

Oct 18, 2025  -  Oct 25, 2025
  • Athens (Piraeus), Greece
  • Santorini, Greece
  • Crete, Greece
  • Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
  • Mykonos, Greece
  • Syros, Greece
  • Athens (Piraeus), Greece
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Discover the Greek Isles with Olivia

Olivia brings you the BEST of the Greek Isles on this exciting 7-night luxury cruise beginning and ending in Athens. With histories and cultures spanning more than 2,000 years, it’s no wonder that Greece and Turkey are must-see countries.

Relax onboard the 5-star Azamara Onward while you watch the breathtaking Santorini sunset; travel back in time in the vibrant Crete; wonder at the ancient cities of Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; sunbathe on the idyllic beaches in Mykonos; and feel the medieval presence in picturesque Syros.

Discover the Greek Isles with Olivia

Itinerary

  • Day 1Athens (Piraeus), GreecedockedSaturday, Oct 18, 2025 6 pm

    Arrive in Athens, where you will have an entire day to explore this ancient city before boarding your ship. Take an archaeological walk past landmarks like the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Agora, the Hellenic Parliament, and of course, no trip to Athens is complete without a visit to the Acropolis.

  • Day 2Santorini, Greecetender portSunday, Oct 19, 2025 8 am-8:30 pm

    The capital, Fira, clings to the rim of the caldera 900 feet above sea. Take the cable car or giddy up on a donkey to climb the 588 steps to the top. Or head to the clifftop of Oia and take in the beauty of the countryside and traditional artisan villages. Finish your day with a glass of Vinsanto and plenty of postcard-worthy sunset photos.

  • Day 3Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greecetender portMonday, Oct 20, 20258 am-8 pm

    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.

  • Day 4At SeaTuesday, Oct 21, 2025
  • Day 5Ephesus (Kusadasi), TurkeydockedWednesday, Oct 22, 20258 am-10 pm

    The star attraction of Kusadasi is Ephesus. Once the second largest city in the Roman Empire, it’s marble-made Arcadian Street stretches from the 24,000-capacity Great Theatre. Nearby sites include the magnificent 2,000-year-old library Celsus, the Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John and the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary is supposed to have spent her last days.

  • Day 6Mykonos, Greecetender portThursday, Oct 23, 20258 am-11 pm

    Picture perfect is the best way to describe Mykonos. Idyllic in every way, from the brilliant blue water in its harbor to the rows of 16th-century Venetian windmills, Mykonos is a postcard come to life! Spend your day strolling delightful cobblestone streets and visiting artisan craft shops. Or get a glimpse of Petros the Pelican, the most famous Pelican in the world!

  • Day 7Syros, Greecetender portFriday, Oct 24, 20258 am-6 pm

    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!

  • Day 8Athens (Piraeus), GreecedockedSaturday, Oct 25, 2025 6 am

    Today your cruise ends with a suitcase full of memories!

*Itinerary is subject to change.

What's Included

  • Accommodations for 8 days/7 nights on board the Azamara Onward
  • All meals, including room service (specialty restaurants have a nominal charge)
  • Select standard spirits, international beers and wines served in public areas
  • Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
  • Self-service Laundry
  • Gratuities (covered in NDA fees)
  • Olivia signature entertainment and programming
  • Personalized Team Olivia assistance throughout
What's Included
  • What's Not Included
    • Airfare / Airport transfers
    • Specialty restaurants
    • Premium Spirits
    • Spa and salon services
    • Internet/phone/fax
    • Ship's photos
    • Medical attention
    • Shore excursions
    • Travel insurance & personal incidentals

Entertainment on Your Trip

Stay tuned for entertainment announcements!

Your Ship: Azamara's Onward

Refurbished in 2022, the Azamara Onward offers some of the most extraordinary adventures on Earth. Experience the award-winning, medium-sized luxury ship with all the comforts of home and extra special touches throughout. With 7 restaurants, cafés and lounges, a refreshing pool, sun-drenched decks, a revitalizing spa, and so many public spaces to explore onboard, you deserve this unforgettable vacation.

Total Occupancy: 702

Your Ship: Azamara's Onward
  • Ship Amenities
    • Bars & Lounges
    • Fitness Center
    • Full-service Sanctum Spa & Salon
    • Cabaret Lounge
    • The Living Room & Card Room
    • Jogging Track
    • Photo Shop
    • Onward Shop
    • Swimming Pool
    • Reception, Concierge & Shore Excursion Desks
  • Cabin Amenities
    • Egyptian cotton bed linen with duvet
    • Plush terry robes and slippers
    • French bath products
    • Fresh cut flowers
    • Writing desk
    • Refrigerator with mini-bar
    • Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
    • In-room safe
    • Hairdryer
    • USB ports under bedside reading lamps
    • Use of umbrella and binoculars
    • Shoe shine service
    • Daily news bulletin
    • Turndown treats
    • 24-hour room service
  • Dining
    • Discoveries Restaurant
      Open seating and stellar nightly selections, the main dining room is not to be missed. Discover the world through dishes and flavors from the places we visit. You'll find your classic dinner favorites, with a deliciously different twist, like gulf shrimp with cognac and garlic or a filet mignon with black truffle sauce. With its elegant yet lively dining and renewed décor, it’s easy to see why this restaurant is a hands-down favorite, the culinary heart of the ship. Gather at Discoveries Bar for drinks before or after dinner.
    • Mosaic Café
      Comfortable and stylish, Mosaic is the place where you’ll find your favorite coffee drinks, just the way you like. Try the Nespresso specialty coffee (for a fee). Slip into a comfortable seat and sip for a while. The perfect place to start or end your day.
    • Windows Café
      The daily themed dinner often takes its inspiration from the region we’re visiting. Enjoy an extra live station made from local ingredients purchased in port: Greek salad made with local feta (Greece) or pasta prepared with local mushrooms (Italy). Take in the fresh breeze at an outdoor table and relax in the easy and casual atmosphere of the newly renovated Windows Café. Enjoy an intimate breakfast, lunch, or dinner. And speaking of choices, selections change daily. Choose from fresh sushi, stir-fry and pasta, salads, smoked lox and other cold fish, a carving station and of course, desserts.
    • Sunset Veranda
    • The Patio and Swirl & Top
      Casual “pool grill” by day. Then, fine tablecloths and flickering candles will set the mood for a sit-down al fresco dining experience by night. Taste your way around the world with exclusive personalized dishes using local flavors of the places we visit on our Destination Immersion® cuisine dinner menu served by our professional wait staff. And for a little touch of whimsy, a self-serve frozen yogurt station—Swirl & Top. With a variety of flavors and your choice of toppings, it’s the perfect way to cool off during the day or end your evening meal.
    • Aqualina*
      One of the on-board specialty restaurants. At Aqualina, you’ll find some of Italy’s most celebrated dishes. But you’ll also find contemporary inventive cuisine. Start with lobster ravioli, followed by arugula and radicchio with prosciutto chips, and a Venetian seafood platter. You won’t be able to say no to the famous desserts: marsala custard, lemon soufflé, or tiramisu. Azamara chefs love to be inspired, so after an on shore visit to a local market, you can also expect a delectable dish so local, you’ll feel like you’re not onboard anymore.
    • Prime C*
      One of the on-board specialty restaurants. Steaks cooked to perfection. Crab cakes with remoulade. Lobster bisque. Lamb, game hens and seafood. And last but certainly not least, the famous mini cinnamon-sugar donuts with dipping sauces for dessert. (Yes, they are as good as they sound.) But at Prime C, you’re in for more than an array of delectable dining. Expect a marvelous evening in a warm wood-paneled ambiance with stunning views and lush décor. And, if the chef has made a visit to a local market while we’re in port, you’ll also have an authentic local dish to look forward to, made just for you.
    • 24-hour In-Room Dining

      *Specialty restaurants have a nominal cover fee and reservations are required.

Payment Plans

Two payment plan options are available when booking online or through a Travel Consultant:

1. Olivia Interest Free Payment Plans: Olivia payment plans must be paid in full six months or 180 days before your trip. If a reservation is made at the six-month mark or less, payment in full will be required unless otherwise noted.

2. Flex Pay Loans: Need to extend your payments over more time? Apply for a Flex Pay loan!

Cancellation Policy & Travel Insurance

Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions. Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.

Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. Visit our Insurance page at olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information. For a travel insurance quote, more information or to purchase a protection plan, please call Olivia at 800-631-6277 and select option 1 for a Travel Consultant. You may also purchase insurance online after your checkout.

Cancellation Fees 

  • 365 days or more prior to trip date: on or before 10/18/2024

    Cancellation Penalty: 50% of trip cost

  • 0-364 days prior to trip date: 0/19/2024-10/18/2025

    Cancellation Penalty: 100% of trip cost (no refund)

Traveler Information

  • About Our Destination

    Climate

    In October, daytime temperatures range from 72°–77°F with night-time temperatures in the low-60°s F. Check www.weather.com for the most current weather. Check www.weather.com for the most current weather.

    Currency

    Greece uses the Euro. In Turkey, the currency is the Turkish Lira. Check www.xe.com for current rates.

    Languages

    Many people in Greece and Turkey speak English. Official language in Greece is Greek and Turkish in Turkey.

  • Before Your Trip

    Celebrations: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons, and More

    If you will have a birthday or celebration during your vacation and have not already informed your Olivia Travel Consultant, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.

    You can register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.

    Connect with Other Guests : Join the Facebook Group

    If you'd like to chat with people who are going on the trip, join Olivia’s official 2025 Greek Isles Luxury Cruise group on Facebook.

    Passport and Visa

    All guests (including guests from countries other than the United States) will be required to have a passport. Passports must be valid for six months after your return date. US citizens do not need a visa for this trip. If you are not a US citizen, please check visa requirements with your country’s consulate and the consulates of the countries you’ll be visiting.

    IMPORTANT:   European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)

    The European Union is introducing the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) in mid-2025. ETIAS is designed as an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling from 60 countries, including the United States and Canada. This system is being implemented to enhance security and streamline the entry process for travelers visiting the European Union.


    Starting in mid-2025, if you are planning to visit one of the 30 EU countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, you will be required to complete a digital application through the official ETIAS website or mobile application. This requirement will apply to travelers who do not currently need a visa for entry into these countries. While this might be an additional step in your travel preparations, it is designed to improve your overall experience by reducing waiting times and enhancing security measures. You can fill out your applications HERE once the ETIAS site goes live. Please be aware that most ETIAS applications will incur a processing fee of 7 Euros. It is free for people over the age of 70. These ETIAS are good for up to 3 years with unlimited entries.

    Specific Needs:Dietary, Medical, and Mobility

    If you have any medical, mobility needs, or specific dietary requirements that you have not already advised your travel consultant, please advise us of this information as soon as possible but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.

    Vacation Stretchers

    Olivia will offer a 1-night and 3-night pre-cruise vacation stretcher in Athens. More information will be available approximately 9 months prior to sailing.

    Vaccinations

    Please check with your local Public Health Department or personal physician regarding immunization requirements for all countries on your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s website at: www.cdc.gov. Click on the Travelers’ Health section, then click on the destinations link and choose your destination in the “For Travelers” pull-down menu.

  • Travel and Arrival

    Air Travel

    Airports

    You will need to fly into and out of Athens International Airport (ATH). We encourage all guests to arrive at least one day early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.

    Airfare Discounts

    Olivia is proud to partner with Delta Airlines. The Delta Airlines discount code NM3S9 is good for up to 10% off and applies to flights in and out of Athens (ATH).  Dates of travel are Oct 10 to Nov 2, 2025. Airfare can be booked no earlier than 11 months before the trip. Click here to book online or call the Delta Meeting Network at (800) 328-1111 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM3S9. Not all fares are eligible for use with this discount code. Fare rules will determine eligibility.

    Olivia is proud to partner with United Airlines. The United Airlines discount code: Z Code: ZPTZ and Agreement code: 877055 are good for up to 10% off and applies to flights into and out of Athens (ATH). Dates of travel are Oct 12, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025.  Airfare can be booked no earlier than 11 months before the trip. This reservation can be completed by visiting united.com/meetings (enter the Meeting Code ZPTZ877055 in the Promotions and Certificates box). Or by calling the United Reservations Meetings Desk at (800) 426-1122 and providing the Z code and agreement code (a service fee will apply). You can also choose to book through your preferred travel agency and provide the discount program information. Discount level applicable based on 1st letter of published tariff fare purchased.

    Flight Arrival and Departure Times

    The Athens International Airport is approximately 31 miles from the cruise ship port of Piraeus. Depending on traffic, the transfer time is typically 40-50 minutes. We recommend you arrive into Athens no later than 12 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025 to allow enough time to comfortably retrieve your luggage, go through immigration and customs, and make your own way to the cruise ship pier in Piraeus. Embarkation begins at 1 pm. All aboard is 5 pm. You may book your departure flight from Athens (ATH) after 11 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025 to allow enough time to transfer to the airport after disembarking.

    Luggage Allowances

    While there is no luggage limit on the cruise itself, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.

    Transfers to the Ship

    Airport transfers are not included. Optional group transfers will be offered for purchase from Azamara. Information will be provided in your final travel documents approximately 30 days prior to the cruise.

  • During Your Trip

    Electricity

    Cabins are equipped with one standard U.S. 110 and European 220-volt outlet.

    Excursions

    Exploring our ports of call will be the highlight of your cruise. Excursions will be available for online booking approximately 30 days in advance of your cruise.

    Gratuities

    Gratuities are included in the cost of the cruise. Gratuities are provided for your cabin steward, dining room steward, bus person, maître d’, and other-behind-the-scenes crew members. If you receive exceptional service and wish to tip a bit more, it is always appreciated.

    Internet and Email

    There is an internet Center on board; minute plans are available. Guests may bring their own laptops and/or mobile devices and connect to the wifi.

    Laundry and Dry Cleaning

    Laundry, pressing, and dry-cleaning services are available onboard for an extra charge. Pricing is available on board. Self-service laundry is included.

    Medical Services

    There is an onboard infirmary. Medical services are an additional fee.

    Money: On-Board Purchases

    On board, the currency is $USD. All purchases made on the ship will be charged to your onboard account, which you create during online check-in.

    Ports of Call

    We will be at anchor and use shoreside tender boats during our stops in Santorini and Syros. The ship will be docked in Crete, Ephesus and Mykonos.

    Phone

    Each cabin has a phone which you may use to call cabin-to-cabin, and to the various onboard facilities. There is an additional fee to use this phone to call outside of the ship; cost is available on board.

    Smoking policy

    Azamara ships have a designated smoking area. All other areas of the ships are non-smoking, including all indoor spaces, pool decks, staterooms, and suites, including verandas.

    Spa Services

    Enjoy the luxurious Sanctum Spa complete with massage, facials and a myriad of other spa treatments. Massages and other services are available for an additional fee.

  • After Your Trip

    Disembarkation

    Disembarkation will begin once the ship has cleared customs and can be as early as 7 am. You will receive colored luggage tags to designate the time you will be called to disembark the ship.

    Transfers to the Airport

    Transfers from the ship to the Athens International Airport (ATH) will be available for purchase on board the ship. The Athens airport is approximately 31 miles from the cruise ship port of Piraeus. Depending on traffic, the transfer time is approximately 40-60 minutes. You may book your departure flight after 11 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025 to allow enough time to transfer to the airport.

    Vacation Stretchers

    Please check our Vacation Stretchers tab for more information, available approximately 9 months prior to sailing.

Personalized Programs on This Trip