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14th July 2025

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Departure Date: 14th July 2025
Total Nights: 17 Nights
Cruise: Azura
Package Type: Fly Cruise
Includes Outbound Flight
Includes Inbound Flight
Includes Hotel Stay

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Welcome to the P&O cruise experience - where quality and value abide in perfect harmony.

P&O Cruises offer a distinctive style that appeals to both new and veteran travellers alike, with trademark sailings providing opportunities for the whole family to enjoy.

Cruises for those seeking an adult-only vibe are available, while those who prefer smaller ships can choose from more modest vessels.

3100

Passengers

1250

Crew

2010

Launched

2014

Last refit

115055t

Tonnage

290m

Length

36m

Width

22kts

Speed

Decks

GBP

Currency

Overview

No Tips Required
Hotel Included
Freedom or traditional-style dining
Transfers Included
Evening entertainment - theatre shows, bands, comedy and cabaret
Kids and teens clubs ranging from 2 - 17 years and night nursery
4 swimming pools - 2 family friendly pools, a kids paddling pool and an adult-only pool area

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Flight Departs UK

Day 1 - 4

Malta Hotel Stay

Day 4

Valletta

Gazing upon the majestic walls of Valetta Cruise Port, travelers are transported through the annals of maritime history. This strategic harbor, once a bastion of defense for the Knights of St. John, stands as a testament to Malta's enduring resilience. Blessed with a Mediterranean climate, Valetta offers serene azure skies and gentle sea breezes, providing the perfect backdrop for exploration. Away from the tourist throngs, cruisegoers can immerse themselves in authentic Maltese culture, from savoring local delicacies in family-run tavernas to discovering hidden gems in the city's labyrinthine streets. As dusk descends, the port becomes a beacon of twinkling lights, casting a magical spell over all who visit.

Day 5

At Sea

Day 6

Piraeus

It's no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold architectural perfection that has not been surpassed in 2,500 years. But, today, this shrine of classical form dominates a 21st-century boomtown. To experience Athens—Athína in Greek—fully is to understand the essence of Greece: ancient monuments surviving in a sea of cement, startling beauty amid the squalor, tradition juxtaposed with modernity. Locals depend on humor and flexibility to deal with the chaos; you should do the same. The rewards are immense. Although Athens covers a huge area, the major landmarks of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods are close to the modern city center. You can easily walk from the Acropolis to many other key sites, taking time to browse in shops and relax in cafés and tavernas along the way. From many quarters of the city you can glimpse "the glory that was Greece" in the form of the Acropolis looming above the horizon, but only by actually climbing that rocky precipice can you feel the impact of the ancient settlement. The Acropolis and Filopappou, two craggy hills sitting side by side; the ancient Agora (marketplace); and Kerameikos, the first cemetery, form the core of ancient and Roman Athens. Along the Unification of Archaeological Sites promenade, you can follow stone-paved, tree-lined walkways from site to site, undisturbed by traffic. Cars have also been banned or reduced in other streets in the historical center. In the National Archaeological Museum, vast numbers of artifacts illustrate the many millennia of Greek civilization; smaller museums such as the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum illuminate the history of particular regions or periods. Athens may seem like one huge city, but it is really a conglomeration of neighborhoods with distinctive characters. The Eastern influences that prevailed during the 400-year rule of the Ottoman Empire are still evident in Monastiraki, the bazaar area near the foot of the Acropolis. On the northern slope of the Acropolis, stroll through Plaka (if possible by moonlight), an area of tranquil streets lined with renovated mansions, to get the flavor of the 19th-century's gracious lifestyle. The narrow lanes of Anafiotika, a section of Plaka, thread past tiny churches and small, color-washed houses with wooden upper stories, recalling a Cycladic island village. In this maze of winding streets, vestiges of the older city are everywhere: crumbling stairways lined with festive tavernas; dank cellars filled with wine vats; occasionally a court or diminutive garden, enclosed within high walls and filled with magnolia trees and the flaming trumpet-shaped flowers of hibiscus bushes. Formerly run-down old quarters, such as Thission, Gazi and Psirri, popular nightlife areas filled with bars and mezedopoleia (similar to tapas bars), are now in the process of gentrification, although they still retain much of their original charm, as does the colorful produce and meat market on Athinas. The area around Syntagma Square, the tourist hub, and Omonia Square, the commercial heart of the city about 1 km (½ mi) northwest, is distinctly European, having been designed by the court architects of King Otho, a Bavarian, in the 19th century. The chic shops and bistros of ritzy Kolonaki nestle at the foot of Mt. Lycabettus, Athens's highest hill (909 feet). Each of Athens's outlying suburbs has a distinctive character: in the north is wealthy, tree-lined Kifissia, once a summer resort for aristocratic Athenians, and in the south and southeast lie Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni, with their sandy beaches, seaside bars, and lively summer nightlife. Just beyond the city's southern fringes is Piraeus, a bustling port city of waterside fish tavernas and Saronic Gulf views.</p>

Day 7

Mykonos

The island of Mykonos, where the mythic winds were said to be tamed by Apollo himself, is a destination that cruise lines like Celebrity and MSC expertly highlight for its serene beauty and vibrant local life. With a climate that blesses the island with sun-drenched days and cooling breezes, it is perfect for those who wish to explore at a leisurely pace. This place escapes the usual clamor of mainstream spots, offering an unspoiled glimpse into the lifestyle that has been preserved over the ages. Unique to Mykonos are the iconic windmills from the 16th century, standing as silent sentinels over the town, providing a picturesque backdrop that is as photogenic as it is historic.

Day 8

Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete

Bustling with vibrant energy, Heraklion beckons with tales of ancient glory. Once the heart of the Minoan civilization, this coastal city echoes with the whispers of its storied past. The Mediterranean climate offers a balmy embrace, ideal for leisurely strolls through its labyrinthine streets. Far from the trodden paths, Heraklion reveals the soul of Greece, where locals gather in tavernas to share stories over meze and ouzo. Amidst the sun-drenched landscapes, the Palace of Knossos stands as a testament to Minoan ingenuity, inviting travelers to unravel its mysteries and bask in the glory of antiquity.

Day 9

Suda Bay, Crete

A call at Souda Bay promises sparkling beaches, engrossing history and no shortage of proud Maritime tradition. You'll drift past the fortified walls of Leon and Souda islands as you enter this natural harbour, which gives you access to all of Crete’s wonders, including Chania’s collection of fascinating museums, uncovered archaeological sites, and glorious Venetian architecture. Souda Bay's strategic positioning means it’s long been an important naval base – and Greek and UN bases still operate here today, on the northern rim of the bay. So it’s well worth travelling a little further out, to find heavenly beaches like the famous Elafonissi Beach - where pink sand and fizzing waves of crystal clear water, converge. The port here dates back to antiquity, when it was used to access the ancient city of Aptera. Visit the extraordinary archaeological site, to see the ruins of mighty empires – from the Romans to the Minoans – gradually emerging from the dusty ground, as excavations continue.</p>

Day 10

At Sea

Day 11

Valletta

Day 12

At Sea

Day 13

Kotor

Day 14

Dubrovnik

Day 15

Corfu

Day 16

Taranto

Day 17

At Sea

Day 18

Valletta

Day 18

Flight Departs Valletta

Day 1

Flight Departs UK

Day 1 - 4

Malta Hotel Stay

Day 4

Valletta

Day 5

At Sea

Day 6

Piraeus

Day 7

Mykonos

Day 8

Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete

Day 9

Suda Bay, Crete

Day 10

At Sea

Day 11

Valletta

Day 12

At Sea

Day 13

Kotor

Day 14

Dubrovnik

Day 15

Corfu

Day 16

Taranto

Day 17

At Sea

Day 18

Valletta

Day 18

Flight Departs Valletta

Ship Details

P&O Cruises

Azura

Family friendly - Azura offers the perfect balance, bringing the opportunity to enjoy quality time together as well as time separately. From hassle-free meal times to carefree days out, we really have got it all covered.

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Your Hotel Stay

Malta Hotel

Total Nights: 3 Night Stay

Flights Included

Outbound Flight

Location:

Inbound Flight

Location:

Valletta

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