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Elegant Mediterranean cruise combined with a comprehensive escorted tour of Türkiye's ancient cities and natural wonders
- Nine-night adults-only cruise aboard Oceania Sirena from Rome to Istanbul
- Ten-night five-star escorted tour through Türkiye including Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale
- Visit iconic sites including the Blue Mosque, Troy, Gallipoli and the terraces of Cotton Castle
Trip Details
- Departs
- Sat 17 Jul 2027
- Returns
- Sun 8 Aug 2027
- Embarks
- Rome
- Disembarks
- Istanbul
- Operator
- Imagine Cruising
From the sun-drenched shores of Italy and Greece to the timeless heart of Türkiye, this exceptional journey is elevated by an elegant Oceania cruise. Your holiday begins in Rome, where you'll embark Oceania Sirena and set a course for sunlit islands and storied harbours. Days unfold at an easy pace, from the baroque streets of Sicily to the whitewashed lanes of Mykonos, where windmills stand watch over a glittering Aegean.
Disembarking in Istanbul, a city straddling two continents, you'll begin a ten-night escorted Türkiye tour through landscapes shaped by empires. In Cappadocia, dawn reveals balloons drifting above valleys of fairy chimneys, while the marble avenues of Ephesus and the shimmering terraces of Pamukkale bring ancient history vividly to life.
Itinerary
- 1
Fly overnight to Rome
Fly from Australia to Rome. - 2
Rome: Hotel stay
Arrive in Rome and transfer to hotel for an overnight stay. - 3
Civitavecchia: Embark ship
Transfer to Civitavecchia to embark Oceania Sirena.Oceania Sirena - 4
Salerno
Gateway to the Amalfi Coast with waterfront promenade and medieval quarter. - 5
Palermo
Sicily's vibrant capital with Arab, Byzantine and Spanish influences, historic markets and Norman chapels. - 6
Catania
Set in the shadow of Mount Etna, rebuilt from volcanic stone with handsome squares and lively fish market. - 7
Zakynthos
Beautiful Ionian island with turquoise waters, sea caves and sheltered coves. - 8
Gythion
Charming fishing town in the Peloponnese, gateway to Byzantine ruins of Mystras. - 9
Mykonos
Cosmopolitan island with Little Venice waterside bars and maze of narrow alleys. - 10
Volos
Nestled at the foot of Mount Pelion, legendary home of Jason and the Argonauts. - 11
Canakkale
Gateway to the legendary ruins of Troy along the shores of the Dardanelles. - 12
İstanbul: Disembark ship & hotel stay
Disembark in Istanbul and transfer to hotel for two-night stay. - 13
İstanbul: Hotel stay & tour
City tour visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. - 14
Cappadocia: Hotel stay
Fly to Cappadocia's striking volcanic landscape for two-night stay. - 15
Cappadocia: Hotel stay & tour
Optional sunrise balloon tour, then explore Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar Valley, Paşabağ Valley and Avanos Valley. - 16
Konya: Hotel stay & tour
Visit Sultan Han Caravanserai and Mevlana Museum in Konya. - 17
Pamukkale: Hotel stay
Transfer to Pamukkale with day at leisure. - 18
Pamukkale: Tour & Kuşadası hotel stay
Visit Hierapolis and Cotton Castle terraces, then transfer to Ephesus. - 19
Kuşadası: Hotel stay
Relax on beaches or optional tour of House of Virgin Mary. - 20
Çanakkale: Tour & hotel stay
Cable car to Acropolis of Pergamon, then explore Troy UNESCO World Heritage Site. - 21
Çanakkale: Tour & hotel stay
Photo stop at Trojan Horse, visit Lone Pine Memorial and Anzac Cove. - 22
Istanbul: Fly home
Transfer to airport for flight home. - 23
Istanbul: Fly home
Continue flight home to Australia.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Nine-night full-board cruise on board Oceania Sirena
- Beer and wine with lunch and dinner, select beverages, specialty coffees and cold-pressed juices
- Complimentary Wi-Fi with Starlink connectivity
- Shipboard gratuities
- Ten nights in five-star hotels with breakfast (and dinner at most)
- Fully escorted tours including Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy and Gallipoli
- All flights, taxes and transfers
Not included
- Travel insurance
Accommodation
Oceania Sirena offers adults-only cruising with country club casual ambience. The ship features Tuscan Steak, a unique fusion restaurant, plus Red Ginger, Terrace Café, Waves Grill and multiple bars. Enjoy the Aquamar Spa & Vitality Centre, afternoon tea ritual with string quartet, library, casino and fitness facilities. Accommodations range from 160 sq. ft. inside staterooms to spacious suites, all with Bulgari amenities, twice-daily maid service and complimentary room service.
Land accommodation includes stays at the Starhotels Metropole in Rome, Sheraton Istanbul City Center, Crowne Plaza Cappadocia, Dedeman Konya, Richmond Pamukkale Thermal, Elite World Kuşadası and DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale.
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Terms & conditions
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Prices shown include discount and savings based on two passengers sharing an Oceanview Stateroom, booking directly with Imagine Cruising. Holiday duration includes overnight flights when applicable and is subject to change.
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