Overview
Features
Itinerary
Ports of Call
Overview (Return to top)
Revel in the scenic splendor, art, and antiquity of the Eastern Mediterranean from the elegant decks of the 694-passenger Azamara Journey. Let luxury wash over you while cruising on this intimate vessel complete with upscale amenities, exceptionally attentive service, and the finest cuisine at sea. Depart magical Venice, and from the comfort of your beautifully-appointed stateroom, cruise the world’s largest inland sea to Slovenia’s unspoiled port of Koper; the ancient peach-tinged city of Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Bari, one of Italy’s architectural treasures. Sail on to sun-drenched Santorini, whose whitewashed houses topped with bright blue roofs are a reflection of the surrounding sand and sea, to Nauplion, whose panoramic views of nearby islands are second to none. Discover some of the world’s treasures on your own Mediterranean odyssey.
Priced from $ 2,399 plus air
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For reservations or additional information, contact:
Jan Breitman [jbreitman@alumni.iastate.edu]
Iowa State University Alumni Association
Phone: (515) 294-6526 direct or (877) ISU-ALUM toll-free
Fax: (515) 294-9402
Features (Return to top)
• One night first-class hotel accommodations in Venice, Italy prior to cruise
• Sightseeing excursion of Venice
• Seven nights’ accommodations and cruising onboard the Azamara Journey to historic and scenic ports of call
• Two cocktail parties with hot and cold canapés
• All meals, entertainment, and use of the ship’s facilities onboard the cruise
• Attentive service from an experienced program manager and professional tour guides
• Comprehensive pre-departure information
Itinerary (Return to top)
Day 1
Depart U.S.A.
Day 2
Arrive in Venice, Italy and transfer to hotel
Day 3
Included sightseeing of Venice before transferring to the ship
Day 4
Koper, Slovenia
Day 5
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 6
Bari, Italy
Day 7
At sea
Day 8
Santorini, Greece
Day 9
Nauplion, Greece
Day 10
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
After disembarking, transfer to the airport for your return home
Ports of Call (Return to top)
Venice, Italy
One of the world’s most beautiful cities also happens to be one of its most unusual. Venice is actually made of more than 120 islands in the Adriatic Sea. Because the city is connected by canals instead of streets, a good way to see Venice is on a romantic gondola ride. The epicenter of the city is St. Mark’s Square, where you will find the 900-year-old Basilica of St. Mark.
Koper, Slovenia
A key commercial center with a Venetian past, Koper is Slovenia’s only deep-water port. Stroll the narrow streets of the “old city” to the Praetorian Palace, which could easily be the setting of a Renaissance drama; sip a coffee in the square; then visit the Cathedral of St. Nazarius, the largest in Slovenia.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
This charming little town has been resting on the Dalmatian Coast for some 1,300 years. Once you pass through the Old Town’s stone walls, you will be transported into the breathtaking medieval world of Sari Grad. Marble-paved squares, monasteries, and fountains are just a few of the antiquities still standing just as they were over a thousand years ago.
Bari, Italy
Corso Vittorio Emanuel divides Bari, a prominent seaport, into two different eras: the alleys and courtyards of the Old Town and the thriving modern city. Walk the Imperatore Augusto Promenade to the Basilica of St. Nicholas and browse the elegant shops of the Via Sparano for a taste of both worlds.
Santorini, Greece
On Santorini, you will find whitewashed houses accented by roofs of the bluest blue—there’s no doubt that the azure waters of the Aegean have served as creative inspirations. Among the many historical sites on the island is the ancient city of Akrotiri, once buried under a thick blanket of volcanic ash more than 3,600 years ago.
Nauplion, Greece
Residing on the eastern coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, Nauploin is characterized by the Palmadi Fortress—a shining example of the city’s Venetian occupation in the 15th Century. The picturesque vista showcasing the Greek Islands is certainly worth the 999-step climb.
