Pursuit, Black Sea Intensive ex Athens Return
Cruise Line Azamara
Ship Azamara Pursuit
Destination EU Mediterranean
Nights 14
Departure Date 26 Jun 2021
Description 14 Night Cruise sailing from Athens roundtrip onboard Azamara Pursuit.

The Black Sea is more than just a body of water; it’s a keeper of secrets. Some say it’s the location of Noah’s Biblical flood; others suggest it’s the site of the lost city of Atlantis.

Our adventure begins in Athens, Europe’s oldest city and home to innumerable wonders. Then it’s off on a journey through time to the recovered Greco-Roman city of Ephesus.

From here, pamper yourself with a spa day aboard your boutique hotel at sea as we cruise the Bosphorus Strait, an ancient waterway that carries adventurers from the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea. Upon arrival, we’ll visit cosmopolitan Varna, Bulgaria, foodie-friendly Constanţa, Romania, and decadent Odessa, Ukraine.

After another day cruising, we arrive in the seaside playground of Sochi, home of vibrant boardwalks and beautiful hiking trails. Then it’s off to the summer holiday paradise of Batumi, Georgia, followed by Sinop, Turkey—a fortified city full of history.

Next, an overnight stay in enigmatic Istanbul. This city that spans two continents is a true cultural crossroads, and the world’s largest bazaar is the perfect place to feel its thriving heartbeat. Finally, it’s back to Athens to discover more ancient attractions.

Highlights of this cruise:

Piraeus (Athens), Greece
You could spend a lifetime in Europe’s oldest city and still not see everything it has to offer. Settled over 3,500 years ago, Athens is like a mythological crossroads of the past and present, where modern buildings share the skyline with spectacular ruins like the Parthenon.

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi has many charms, but let’s talk Turkey: The star attraction is Ephesus. Once the second largest city in the Roman Empire, its marble-made Arcadian Street stretches from the 24,000-capacity Great Theatre (where St. Paul used to preach) to the harbor. Nearby sites include the Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John, and House of Virgin Mary, where Mary is supposed to have spent her last days.

Sinop, Turkey
A charming city perched on the Black Sea, Sinop boasts a colorful and tumultuous past that’s been carefully documented at the many excellent museums in the area. It’s also home to stunning views, lively open-air cafes and restaurants, a busy waterfront area, and fortification walls stretching up to 30 meters tall.

Istanbul, Turkey
East meets West in the storied city where Europe and Asia meet. Start in Sultanahmet Square and you can easily explore the intricate architecture of Topkapi Palace, the cathedral-turned-mosque-turned-museum of Hagia Sofia, and the brilliant blues of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Sample kebaps, mezes and more at the city’s endless restaurants and taverns where you’re sure to meet friendly locals and be caught up in their infectious love of life.
Sailing Dates
  • 26 Jun 2021
  • 14 Sep 2021
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Quad Per Person Single Per Person
12 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $6,444 AU $4,973 AU $4,237 AU $11,095
11 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $6,542 AU $5,038 AU $4,286 AU $11,270
10 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $6,640 AU $5,103 AU $4,335 AU $11,445
09 - Club Interior Stateroom AU $6,745 AU $5,173 AU $4,388 AU $11,632
08 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $7,144 AU $5,439 AU $4,587 AU $12,345
06 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $7,242 AU $5,505 AU $4,636 AU $12,520
05 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $7,340 AU $5,570 AU $4,685 AU $12,695
04 - Club Oceanview Stateroom AU $7,438 AU $5,635 AU $4,734 AU $12,870
V3 - Club Veranda Stateroom AU $9,757 AU $7,179 AU $5,890 AU $17,011
V2 - Club Veranda Stateroom AU $9,855 AU $7,244 AU $5,939 AU $17,186
V1 - Club Veranda Stateroom AU $10,058 AU $7,380 AU $6,041 AU $17,548
P3 - Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (From 2020) AU $10,156 AU $7,445 AU $6,090 AU $17,723
P2 - Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (From 2020) AU $10,254 AU $7,510 AU $6,139 AU $17,898
P1 - Club Veranda Plus Stateroom (From 2020) AU $10,555 AU $7,711 AU $6,289 AU $18,436
N2 - Club Continent Suite AU $17,994 AU $12,670 AU $10,009 AU $22,361
N1 - Club Continent Suite AU $18,274 AU $12,857 AU $10,149 AU $22,711
SP - Club Spa Suite AU $24,694 AU $17,137 AU $13,359 AU $30,736
CO - Club Ocean Suite AU $26,114 AU $18,084 AU $14,069 AU $32,511
CW - Club World Owners Suite AU $27,544 AU $19,037 AU $14,784 AU $34,298
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 26/06 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 05:00 PM
2 27/06 Kusadasi, Turkey 09:00 AM 11:00 PM
3 28/06 Bosphorus, Turkey Cruising
4 29/06 Varna, Bulgaria 09:30 AM 09:00 PM
5 30/06 Constanta, Romania 07:00 AM 08:00 PM
6 01/07 Odessa, Ukraine 09:30 AM 08:00 PM
7 02/07 At sea    
8 03/07 Sochi, Russia 08:00 AM 08:00 PM
9 04/07 Batumi, Georgia 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
10 05/07 Sinop, Turkey 01:00 PM 08:00 PM
11 06/07 At sea    
12 07/07 Istanbul, Turkey 08:00 AM overnight
13 08/07 Istanbul, Turkey 08:00 PM
14 09/07 At sea    
15 10/07 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 05:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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