Azamara Mediterranean Cruises

Cruise to the Mediterranean and Black Sea with Azamara Cruises for the complete vacation experience. Whether you enjoy tasting different fare from all across the globe, interacting with citizens from different cultures, or shopping in local markets for unique items, this is the perfect cruise option for you. Feast upon French crepes in Toulon, or dine upon Pasta Diavolo in Rome. Buenissimo! With Benedictine Monasteries perched on mountaintops, as well as the beautiful and luxurious coast of the French Riviera waiting for you.  It’s a great time to consider an Azamara Cruises Mediterranean and Black Sea cruise for your next vacation.

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Azamara Land Programs in the Mediterranean

Extend your cruise with an exclusive pre- or post-cruise Azamara Land Program on select sailings. Follow the link below to learn more!

Azamara Land Programs in the Mediterranean

Things to Do on a Mediterranean Cruise with Azamara Cruises

The cities and towns that lie on the Mediterranean Sea are famous the world over for their exquisite beauty and their magnificent cuisine. Experience this majestic destination with Azamara Cruises and see the intricate Topkapi Palace, dance the Flamenco in Barcelona and explore the ancient city of Pompeii.

• Pompeii & Capri (Sorrento, Italy)
  Spend your morning enjoying the beautiful turquoise waters of Capri, where you’ll visit the Gardens of Augustus and enjoy lunch in one of the beautiful cafés overlooking the coastline. Then head out to Pompeii, a city preserved in time by the ash and cinder of Mt. Vesuvius. This site has provided historians and scholars with a clear picture of life during 79 AD. Here you’ll learn about that history, and the eruption of Vesuvius.
   

• Ottoman Treasures (Istanbul, Turkey)
  Istanbul was once the center of the Ottoman Empire and here you will find beautiful mosques and Muslim-influenced buildings. Today you’ll visit the Mosque of Sultan Ahmed I. This mosque is filled with stained-glass. You’ll also visit Topkapi Palace, a walled complex that sits on the shores of the Bosphorus. This complex includes gardens, courtyards and buildings to house collections of porcelain and diamonds. Then head to the Grand Bazaar, a maze of vendors selling textiles, antiques, jewelry and leather goods.
   

• Village of Oia & Winery Visit (Santorini, Greece)
  Take a drive up to the top of Athinios for spectacular views of Santorini and learn about the geology of this land. At Oia you’ll see domed churches, cobblestone alleyways and an art gallery. Then you’ll head to a winery for some snacks, known as mezes in Greece. Then head to a bodega where wine is aged and then explore the nearby village of Fira.
   

• Artist of Cote D’Azur (Monte Carlo, Monaco)
  Head to Nice, a favorite beach destination of the rich and famous. At the Cimiez Hill District you’ll visit the Matisse Museum where you’ll see works by this famed post-impressionist. Then drive to the Musee National Marc Chagall, which was established by the artists himself to feature his work. Here you’ll see 17 paintings that depict biblical stories. Before your return to the ship you’ll visit the picturesque Garibaldi square for lunch and a stroll.
   

• Flamenco at Night with Drink (Barcelona, Spain)
  Become entranced by the intense dance of Flamenco. This Spanish dance got its roots in the gypsy communities of the 18th century. Here you’ll sit back with a drink and watch a show where women and men dance with intensity, snapping their fingers, clapping their hands and stamping their heels. Part of this tradition are the ruffled, long dresses of the women and the simple Flamenco guitarists setting the tone of the evening.
   

• A City Under Siege (Gibraltar, United Kingdom)
  Explore this barrier of the European continent with Azamara Cruises. Take a guided tour of the cliff that overlooks the straight. At the Top Station you’ll explore a gun emplacement used during WWII, then head to the Middle Station, where tailless monkeys called The Rock Apes live. Then you’ll head to Princess Caroline’s Battery where you’ll learn about this critical spot in protecting the Mediterranean and you’ll see the Great Siege Tunnels. Lastly, visit the Gibraltar Museum to learn more about this region and its history.