Sailing: May 28, 2023
Explore Spectacular Cities & Fascinating Countries
Don’t let the dark name fool you: The coast of the Black Sea is alive with colorful, vibrant cities and lush landscapes. And on this 12-night Black Sea Intensive voyage with Azamara®, you’ll have plenty of time to explore it all with an overnight stay and five late-night stays.
We set sail from Athens to Kusadasi, the gateway to the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the exceptional UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ephesus. With a late-night stay here, you can discover many of the ancient city’s treasures.
Then, we cruise along the famed Bosphorus Strait, before arriving in the cosmopolitan town of Varna, Bulgaria. A late-night stay means you can take in such sights as the Sea Garden and the Madara Horseman, and sample Bulgarian cuisine and local wines.
Wake up the next morning in Constanta, Romania—home to an historic city center, intriguing museums, and beautiful sandy beaches. (From here, there’s also the opportunity to visit the capital city of Bucharest.) Then, enjoy another late-night stay in Ukraine’s Odessa, where the Potemkin Stairs, The Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, and a thriving gastronomy scene await.
After spending a relaxing day at sea, it’s on to a late-night stay in “the Russian Riviera” of Sochi—where you can visit Stalin’s Dacha, Russian tea houses, and the Olympic Park—before arriving in Batumi, Georgia, one of the Black Sea’s most popular destinations in a country known for its folklore, traditional music, dances, theatre, cinema, art, and wine. Then, it’s one more late-night stay in the Turkish city of Sinop, renowned for conquerors, castles, and cuisine.
The journey ends with a final day at sea and an overnight stay in the mesmerizing city of Istanbul, which gives you plenty of time to explore the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market, visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque, and enjoy a treasure trove of other Turkish delights.

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Experience ancient history in Greece, considered the birthplace of Western civilization.
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$4,719 USD
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$3,899 USD
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$4,719 USD
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$3,899 USD
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$8,618 USD
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses $343.83
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$343.83
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$4,719 USD
Voyage Price Starting From
$4,719 USD
Land Program Price Starting From
$3,899 USD
Voyage & Land Program Prices Starting From
$8,618 USD
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses $343.83
Extend your vacation in Athens, Greece’s capital city that’s homeland to gods, goddesses and some of the world's greatest philosophers and athletes, and brims with iconic ancient temples, and also hosts a number of glorious parks and beaches.
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$4,719 USD
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$1,199 USD
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$4,719 USD
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$1,199 USD
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$5,918 USD
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses $343.83
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses
$343.83
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$4,719 USD
Voyage Price Starting From
$4,719 USD
Land Program Price Starting From
$1,199 USD
Voyage & Land Program Prices Starting From
$5,918 USD
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses $343.83
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