Turkish Riviera and Greek Isles
Taste the exotic flavors of the eastern Mediterranean on this 10-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera. You’ll have new tales to tell, from Istanbul to Athens, with the traditions of Cyprus sprinkled in. Planned specifically for the culturally curious, this cruise seeks out authentic experiences of lesser-known European cultures and explores their Greek and Roman roots in depth. Catch folk performances, village visits, and food tours set against a harmonious backdrop of onion-domed cathedrals and ancient ruins.
In Ephesus, stroll marble roads carved with chariot marks. Enjoy a cappuccino at a café in Antalya along a restored harbor lined with leisure boats. In Bodrum, see the foundations of the mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Island hop through Greece: snap a photo of Santorini’s indigo-domed churches clinging to stony cliffs along the caldera, and sip ouzo among the glitz and glamour of Mykonos.
Features
| OCEANIA CRUISES OLIFE CHOICE | |
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• INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE |
• 6 FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS |
| Limited Availability Offers are per stateroom, based on double occupancy; air credit is $1,300 per person |
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Oceania Cruises prices* are per person, based on double occupancy, and reflect the OLife Fare with included round-trip airfare. The Round-Trip Airfare promotion only applies to round-trip coach flights from select U.S. and Canadian gateways. Airfare is available from other U.S. and Canadian gateways for an additional charge. Any advertised fares that include the Round-Trip Airfare promotion include all airline fees, surcharges, and government taxes and may be subject to change. Due to limited flight schedules, overnight stays may be required at the traveler’s expense. Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer offer is only available when OLife Choice airfare is purchased through Oceania Cruises. |
Itinerary
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July 16: Travel to Istanbul, Turkey
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July 17: Istanbul, Turkey
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July 18: Mitilini (Lesbos), Greece
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July 19: Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
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July 20: Bodrum, Turkey
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July 21: Antalya, Turkey
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July 22: Limassol, Cyprus
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July 23: Rhodes, Greece
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July 24: Agios Nikolaos (Crete), Greece
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July 25: Santorini, Greece
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July 26: Mykonos, Greece
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July 27: Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Deck Plans
Go Next Pre- & Post-Cruise Programs
Discover the highlights of Istanbul and Athens that you might otherwise miss. These carefully crafted programs include an ideally located hotel, specially arranged sightseeing tours featuring cultural and historic sites, professional guides, and exceptional concierge support from an on-location Go Next Program Manager.
ISTANBUL PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM
Jul 15+–17 • $1199 per person, double occupancy; $1499, single
- 2 nights at 5-star Grand Hyatt Istanbul, with breakfast
- Full-day sightseeing excursion of Istanbul, featuring:
–Topkapi Palace
–Hagia Sophia
–Underground Cistern
–Spice Market
–Lunch, featuring Ottoman cuisine - Half-day sightseeing excursion of Istanbul, featuring:
–Hippodrome Square
–Blue Mosque
–Grand Bazaar - Transfers between airport*, hotel and cruise ship, with related luggage handling
+ Istanbul hotel check-in is Jul 15
ATHENS POST-CRUISE PROGRAM
Jul 27-29 • $1199 per person, double occupancy; $1599, single
- 2 nights at 5-star N.J.V. Athens Plaza Hotel or similar accommodations, with breakfast
- Half-day sightseeing excursion of Athens, featuring:
–Acropolis
–New Acropolis Museum - Full-day sightseeing excursion of Delphi with lunch, featuring:
–Castalian Spring
–Temple of Apollo
–Archaeological Museum of Delphi
Note: These tours involve a moderate amount of walking, some over uneven terrain, and may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties.
*FOR GUESTS BOOKING THEIR OWN AIRFARE:
Airport transfers are only applicable on program dates. You must provide your complete flight details to Go Next 30 days prior to departure in order to ensure airport transfers.
The Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Program pricing, itineraries, and accommodations are subject to change.
Visa Requirements
An electronic tourist visa is required for Turkey. You will receive the visa application approximately 100 – 115 days prior to departure if you have purchased a visa through Oceania Cruises. If you are not a citizen of the United States or Canada, it is your responsibility to contact your nearest embassy or consulate to obtain the latest, most up-to-date information on immigration and entry requirements for the destinations you will be visiting.
Cancellation Policy
| 121 days or more | = | No Penalty, Full Refund |
| 120-91 days | = | $250 per person |
| 90-76 days | = | 25% of total fare |
| 75-61 days | = | 50% of total fare |
| 60-31 days | = | 75% of total fare |
| 30-0 days | = | 100% of total fare |
| 121 days or more | = | No Penalty, Full Refund |
| 120-61 days | = | 25% penalty of total fare, per program |
| 60-0 days | = | 100% of total fare, per program |