Italy Discovery & Adriatic Cruise

Azamara Quest

Elegant, intimate, and designed for immersive travel, Azamara Quest is a boutique cruise ship offering a luxurious small-ship experience. With a capacity of just 700 guests, the ship delivers exceptional personalised service, stylish staterooms, and a relaxed, country-club ambience. On board, you’ll enjoy world-class dining, included drinks and gratuities, enriching cultural programs, and thoughtfully curated shore experiences. Thanks to its smaller size, Azamara Quest docks in ports that larger ships often can’t reach – giving you more time in each destination and deeper access to the heart of every port. This is destination-focused cruising at its finest.

Tour Departure: Sep 12, 2026

Number of nights: 21

From: $13,378

Inclusions:

Land Tour (13 Days):

• Fully escorted small-group tour from Rome to Venice

• Expert Tour Leader and local guides throughout

• Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-coach

• 12 nights in hand-picked 3–4 star hotels, including countryside villas and lakeside stays

• Daily breakfast and selected group lunches and dinners

• Welcome and farewell dinners

• Tuscan cooking class with lunch

• Truffle hunting experience in Alba

• Grappa and wine tastings in Asti and Valtellina

• Sightseeing tours in Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Verona, Trento, and more

• Entrance to key attractions, including the Baptistery in Pisa and Borromean Islands

• Luggage handling at hotels

• All tips for drivers and local guides

Azamara Cruise (7 Nights):

• 7-night luxury Adriatic cruise aboard Azamara Quest

• Cruise from Venice to Athens, visiting Zadar, Šibenik, Split, Korčula, Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Chania

• Onboard meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and 24-hour room service

• Select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included

• Gratuities, port charges and taxes included

• Onboard entertainment and enrichment programs

• Complimentary AzAmazing Evening® or local experience (subject to confirmation)

• Use of ship’s facilities including pool, spa, fitness centre, lounges and more

Pricing:

Itinerary:

Day 1: Sat 12 Sep 2026 – Rome (Italy)

Benvenuti a Roma! Meet your fellow travellers and enjoy a traditional Italian welcome dinner.

Day 2: Sun 13 Sep 2026 – Rome – Assisi – Perugia

Visit the hilltop town of Assisi and its basilica before continuing to Perugia for a chocolate-themed arrival.

Day 3: Mon 14 Sep 2026 – Perugia – Siena – Rural Tuscany

Explore Siena’s medieval streets and journey through the Chianti countryside to a charming Tuscan villa.

Day 4: Tue 15 Sep 2026 – Rural Tuscany

Enjoy a hands-on Tuscan cooking class and a relaxed afternoon in the scenic countryside.

Day 5: Wed 16 Sep 2026 – Rural Tuscany – Florence – Lucca

Take a guided walking tour through Florence’s Renaissance heart before settling into the walled city of Lucca.

Day 6: Thu 17 Sep 2026 – Lucca – Pisa – Lucca

Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and experience the Baptistery’s famous acoustics before returning to Lucca.

Day 7: Fri 18 Sep 2026 – Lucca – Recco – Portofino – Ligurian Riviera

Stop in Recco for its signature focaccia and explore the glamorous harbour of Portofino before overnighting in Rapallo.

Day 8: Sat 19 Sep 2026 – Ligurian Riviera – Barolo – Asti – Langhe Region

Travel through Piedmont’s vineyard-laced hills and enjoy a grappa tasting before a regional dinner in the Langhe.

Day 9: Sun 20 Sep 2026 – Langhe – Alba – Lake Orta – Lake Maggiore

Join a traditional truffle hunt in Alba, then visit Lake Orta and continue to lakeside Lake Maggiore.

Day 10: Mon 21 Sep 2026 – Lake Maggiore (Borromean Islands)

Cruise to Isola Madre, Isola Bella, and Isola dei Pescatori with a guided tour and lakeside lunch.

Day 11: Tue 22 Sep 2026 – Lake Maggiore – Lake Como – Sondrio

Admire Lake Como’s stunning villas before enjoying a wine tasting en route to your alpine base in Sondrio.

Day 12: Wed 23 Sep 2026 – Sondrio – Lake Molveno – Trento

Pause at Lake Molveno with views of the Dolomites, then explore charming Trento before a farewell dinner.

Day 13: Thu 24 Sep 2026 – Trento – Verona – Venice | Embark Cruise

Discover romantic Verona and Juliet’s Balcony before boarding the Azamara Quest in Venice.

🛳️ Azamara Cruise: Venice to Athens – 7 nights

Day 14: Fri 25 Sep 2026 – Zadar (Croatia)

Stroll Zadar’s Roman ruins and enjoy the sounds of the unique Sea Organ on the waterfront promenade.

Day 15: Sat 26 Sep 2026 – Šibenik (Croatia)

Explore Šibenik’s UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St James and charming medieval alleys.

Day 16: Sun 27 Sep 2026 – Split (Croatia)

Step inside Diocletian’s Palace, a living Roman monument filled with shops, cafés and ancient history.

Day 17: Mon 28 Sep 2026 – Korčula (Croatia)

Wander the fortified Old Town of Korčula, said to be the birthplace of Marco Polo.

Day 18: Tue 29 Sep 2026 – Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Walk the famous city walls of Dubrovnik and soak up panoramic views of the Adriatic.

Day 19: Wed 30 Sep 2026 – Kotor (Montenegro)

Sail into stunning Kotor Bay and explore the medieval Old Town nestled beneath rugged cliffs.

Day 20: Thu 01 Oct 2026 – At Sea

Relax and enjoy the ship’s luxury amenities as you cruise through the Ionian Sea.

Day 21: Fri 02 Oct 2026 – Chania, Crete (Greece)

Discover Venetian harbours and bustling markets in the historic town of Chania.

Day 22: Sat 03 Oct 2026 – Athens (Piraeus), Greece | Disembark

Disembark in Athens – gateway to ancient wonders and the official end of your unforgettable journey.