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Azamara Onward July 8-18 2026 Cruise & Offers
Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Istanbul, Turkey
Past departure — historical itinerary. Retained for reference; this is not an upcoming sailing.
July 8-18 2026 · Voyage ON260708-010
Ports & shore experiences
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July 8, 2026 Athens (Piraeus)
About Athens (Piraeus)
Athens rewards visitors interested in ancient Greece, with the Acropolis central to the city's heritage. Piraeus is the port for this call.
Published port schedule
- July 8, 2026 Embarkation · Departure 6:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Athens Sightseeing & Acropolis with Airport Transfer strenuous activity · ATH-AP1
- Athens Sightseeing and Acropolis with Hotel Transfer strenuous activity · ATH-HT1
- Queen's Tower & Wine Tasting with Hotel Transfer medium activity · ATH-HT3
- Athens Panoramic Drive and Plaka Stroll medium activity · ATH-002
July 9, 2026 Syros
About Syros
Syros offers a quieter view of everyday Cycladic life, with local food and a blend of traditional and modern island culture.
Published port schedule
- July 9, 2026 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 8:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Bundle Special: Active/Walking Experience strenuous activity · JSY-BUN1
- Bundle Special: Ancient Civilisations Experience strenuous activity · JSY-BUN2
- Villages of Syros medium activity · JSY-004
- Ermoupoulis on Foot strenuous activity · JSY-001
- Resurrection Church & Ano Syros strenuous activity · JSY-003
July 10, 2026 Paros
About Paros
Paros offers traditional Cycladic architecture, including whitewashed houses, domed churches and windmills.
Published port schedule
- July 10, 2026 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 6:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- The Villages of Lefkes and Naoussa medium activity · PAS-003
- Chrissi Akti Beach Break mild activity · PAS-001
- Parikia on Foot and Moraitis Winery strenuous activity · PAS-004
- Byzantine Marble Trail Hike strenuous activity · PAS-002
- Bundle Special: Food/Wine Experience medium activity · PAS-BUN2
- Bundle Special: Beach/Resort Experience medium activity · PAS-BUN1
July 11, 2026 Santorini
About Santorini
Santorini's whitewashed villages and blue-roofed buildings stand above an island landscape closely associated with the Aegean Sea.
Published port schedule
- July 11, 2026 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 8:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) mild activity · JTR-PCF1
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) JTR-PCH1
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) JTR-PVF1
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) JTR-PVH1
- Akrotiri: The Lost City Excavations by Private Car medium activity · JTR-PC1
- Hike Through Santorini strenuous activity · JTR-006
- Akrotiri: The Lost City Excavations by Private Van medium activity · JTR-PV1
- Santorini’s Black Sand Beach Escape medium activity · JTR-009
- Villages and Vintages of Santorini medium activity · JTR-001
- Independent Exploration of Oia strenuous activity · JTR-008
- Ancient Akrotiri medium activity · JTR-003
- Charming Oia and Wine Tasting at Anhydrous Winery strenuous activity · JTR-011
- Best of Santorini strenuous activity · JTR-002
- Panoramic Santorini mild activity · JTR-005
- Sailing the Caldera of Santorini mild activity · JTR-004
- Cycladic Cooking Class & Wine Pairing at Anhydrous Winery medium activity · JTR-010
July 12, 2026 Rhodes
About Rhodes
Rhodes' old town preserves a rich medieval heritage, particularly the legacy of the Knights of St. John.
Published port schedule
- July 12, 2026 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 8:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Journey to Lindos strenuous activity · RHO-003
- Best of Rhodes strenuous activity · RHO-001
- Filerimos & Ancient Kamiros medium activity · RHO-002
- Panoramic Rhodes mild activity · RHO-007
- Tsambika Beach Break mild activity · RHO-006
- Rhodes Pottery Workshop mild activity · RHO-008
- A Walk Through Historic Rhodes strenuous activity · RHO-004
- Valley of the Butterflies and Seven Springs strenuous activity · RHO-009
- Journey to Lindos by Private Car strenuous activity · RHO-PC1
- Journey to Lindos by Private Van strenuous activity · RHO-PV1
- Filerimos and Medieval Rhodes & Gates of Paul mild activity · RHO-PCH1
- Filerimos and Medieval Rhodes & Gates of Paul mild activity · RHO-PVF1
- Filerimos and Medieval Rhodes & Gates of Paul mild activity · RHO-PVH1
- Filerimos and Medieval Rhodes & Gates of Paul mild activity · RHO-PCF1
July 13, 2026 Agios Nikolaos, (Crete)
About Agios Nikolaos, (Crete)
Agios Nikolaos combines the atmosphere of a Cretan fishing port with restaurants, shops and a resort waterfront.
Published port schedule
- July 13, 2026 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 5:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Knossos Palace & Heraklion strenuous activity · ANI-003
- Katharo Jeep Adventure strenuous activity · ANI-004
- Knossos Palace and Archeological Museum of Heraklion strenuous activity · ANI-002
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) mild activity · ANI-PVF1
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) mild activity · ANI-PCF1
- Hiking Escape to Kolokytha strenuous activity · ANI-005
- Village of Plaka, Island of Spinalonga medium activity · ANI-001
- Vassilakis Estate and Cretan Olive Oil Traditions mild activity · ANI-006
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) mild activity · ANI-PCH1
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) mild activity · ANI-PVH1
- Golden Beach Escape at Voulisma medium activity · ANI-008
July 14, 2026 Ephesus (Kusadasi)
About Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Kusadasi is a gateway to ancient Ephesus, whose Roman-era remains and association with the Temple of Artemis attract history-minded visitors.
Published port schedule
- July 14, 2026 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 10:30 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) mild activity · KUS-PCF1
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) medium activity · KUS-PVF1
- Ephesus & Terrace Houses with Roman Feast strenuous activity · KUS-002
- Ephesus & The House of the Virgin Mary medium activity · KUS-001
- Artisenal Kusadasi mild activity · KUS-012
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) mild activity · KUS-PCH1
- Ephesus & House of the Virgin Mary by Private Van medium activity · KUS-PV1
- Ultimate Ephesus strenuous activity · KUS-004
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) mild activity · KUS-PVH1
- Ephesus & House of the Virgin Mary by Private Car medium activity · KUS-PC1
- Three Ancient Cities: Priene, Miletus, and Didyma strenuous activity · KUS-006
- Ancient Ephesus medium activity · KUS-013
- Kusadasi on Foot medium activity · KUS-008
- Sirince Culinary Heritage Experience medium activity · KUS-019
- Sirince Village With Lunch At A Turkish Home medium activity · KUS-007
- Gentle Ephesus medium activity · KUS-018
- Relax at Charisma Deluxe Hotel Resort medium activity · KUS-009
- Turkish Vineyard Experience mild activity · KUS-005
- AzAmazing Evening - Unity in Diversity mild activity · KUS-AE1
July 15, 2026 Patmos
About Patmos
Patmos is dominated by the fortified Monastery of St. John, set above the white houses of Hora.
Published port schedule
- July 15, 2026 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 6:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Greek Life on Patmos strenuous activity · PAT-006
- Escape to Agriolivadi Beach medium activity · PAT-002
- St. Johns Monastery and Panoramic Patmos strenuous activity · PAT-001
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) mild activity · PAT-PVF1
- Patmos Scenic Drive mild activity · PAT-005
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) mild activity · PAT-PCF1
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) mild activity · PAT-PCH1
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) mild activity · PAT-PVH1
July 16, 2026 Chios
About Chios
Chios combines beaches with medieval villages and a history reaching back to prehistoric settlement.
Published port schedule
- July 16, 2026 Arrival 8:00 AM · Departure 3:00 PM
Shore excursions currently listed
- Pyrgi & Mesta medium activity · JKH-002
- Pyrgi, Homer's Rock & Scenic Drive medium activity · JKH-003
- Nea Moni Monastery & Avgonima medium activity · JKH-001
- Pyrgi, Mesta & Mastic Museum medium activity · JKH-004
July 17-18, 2026 Istanbul
About Istanbul
Istanbul spans Europe and Asia. Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar are central to its sightseeing appeal.
Published port schedule
- July 17, 2026 Arrival 1:00 PM · Overnight in port
- July 18, 2026 Disembarkation
Shore excursions currently listed
- Istanbul Palaces and Traditional Afternoon Tea medium activity · IST-002 · July 17, 2026
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) mild activity · IST-PVH1 · July 17, 2026
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) mild activity · IST-PCF1 · July 17, 2026
- Private Car with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Half Day) mild activity · IST-PCH1 · July 17, 2026
- Private Van with Driver and English Speaking Guide (Full Day) mild activity · IST-PVF1 · July 17, 2026
- Istanbul’s Landmarks and the Grand Bazaar medium activity · IST-004 · July 17, 2026
- Cistern & Bosphorus medium activity · IST-015 · July 17, 2026
- Markets of Istanbul with Turkish Delight medium activity · IST-008 · July 17, 2026
- Panoramic City Walls & Spice Bazaar medium activity · IST-014 · July 17, 2026
- Bosphorus Sightseeing by Boat mild activity · IST-011 · July 17, 2026
- Treasures of Istanbul medium activity · IST-016 · July 17, 2026
- Istanbul by Water with the Basilica Cistern medium activity · IST-012 · July 17, 2026
- An Evening on the Bosphorus medium activity · IST-005 · July 17, 2026
- Panoramic Istanbul by Night mild activity · IST-006 · July 17, 2026
- Ottoman Istanbul with Airport Transfer medium activity · IST-AP1 · July 18, 2026
- Wonders of Byzantine Istanbul with Airport Transfer medium activity · IST-AP3 · July 18, 2026
Excursion listings checked October 14, 2026. Availability, activity levels, durations and schedules may change. Confirm the final programme and suitability with Deluxe Cruises before reserving.
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Itinerary at a Glance
Greece Intensive Cruise: Syros, Paros & Patmos · ON260708-010 · July 8-18 2026
Times are local to each port. “Not published” means the official source supplies no time for that entry. Schedules can change.
| Day | Date | Port / destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-07-08 | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | Embarkation | 6:00 PM |
| 2 | 2026-07-09 | Syros, Greece | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 3 | 2026-07-10 | Paros, Greece | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 4 | 2026-07-11 | Santorini, Greece | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5 | 2026-07-12 | Rhodes, Greece | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 6 | 2026-07-13 | Agios Nikolaos, (Crete), Greece | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 7 | 2026-07-14 | Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey | 8:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 8 | 2026-07-15 | Patmos, Greece | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 9 | 2026-07-16 | Chios, Greece | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10 | 2026-07-17 | Istanbul, Turkey | 1:00 PM | Overnight in port |
| 11 | 2026-07-18 | Istanbul, Turkey | In port | Disembarkation |
A closer look at this sailing
Greece Intensive Cruise: Syros, Paros & Patmos aboard Azamara Onward
Azamara Onward sails from Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Istanbul, Turkey on this 10-night voyage, July 8-18 2026. The different embarkation and disembarkation cities offer two distinct places to consider for a pre-cruise or post-cruise stay.
Between embarkation and the final port, the published sequence includes Syros, Paros, Santorini, Rhodes, Agios Nikolaos, (Crete), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Patmos, Chios, with further calls detailed in the full schedule. Consecutive dated calls in Istanbul give particular weight to those destinations; check the published timings before arranging evening plans.
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