WHERE TIME TRAVELING REALLY DOES EXIST...
When it comes to describing this "pinch me, I must be dreaming" corner of the world, we're not going to inundate you with long-winded, flowery, and superlative-filled sentences. Because simply put: If you've never been to the Greek Isles or Turkey with Azamara®, you're missing the boat. Literally.
However, we should probably warn you that once you do go on a voyage with us to the Greek Isles and Turkey, you might experience symptoms of withdrawal. (Well, at least that's what our guests say.) And it's no wonder, since this northeastern region of the Mediterranean has played an extraordinary role throughout the ages.
SEE WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL BACK IN TIME WITH US
THE GREEK ISLES
- Discover the white-washed villages of such renowned places as Mykonos and Santorini (rumored to be the lost paradise of Atlantis).
- Travel back in time to Crete—the birthplace of Zeus—with prehistoric settlements that first appeared in 6,000 BC.
- Feel the medieval presence of the Knights of St. John at “The Holy Island” of Patmos, where we have exclusive tour access.
TURKEY
- Sail the Bosphorus Strait, with Europe on one side, Asia on the other; visit places like Bodrum, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; and shop at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.
- Have an AzAmazing Evening in Ephesus, where you’ll be treated to a private performance by a 12-piece string orchestra.
- Check out Lee Abbamonte’s blog, An AzAmazing Adventure in Ephesus if you want to learn more about this 10th century BC city.
THE CULINARY JOURNEY
- From chicken souvlaki and lamb kebaps to stuffed vine leaves, baklava, and ouzo: This is only an "amuse bouche" of what's waiting on the menu for you.
- See what our Chief Blogging Officer has to say about eating like a local in Turkey.
- Add in our Destination Immersion® focus to stay longer and experience more, and you’ll be able to do—and eat—it all...but not for long, because it’s only a matter of time before our ships have sailed!
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