From gourmet cities in Italy to the stunning Adriatic aboard your boutique Azamara cruise.
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From gourmet cities in Italy to the stunning Adriatic aboard your boutique Azamara cruise.
Discover the very best of Italy’s celebrated food regions before setting sail on an unforgettable boutique cruise through the Adriatic. This carefully crafted journey combines the romance of Venice, the culinary delights of Bologna, Parma and Modena, and the timeless treasures of Athens with an intimate voyage aboard the elegant Azamara Onward.
Experience authentic Italian flavours with hands-on cooking classes, local food producers, regional wine tastings and traditional dining, then relax as your boutique ship cruises to some of the Mediterranean’s most captivating destinations, including Croatia, Montenegro, Crete and Greece. With longer stays in port, immersive cultural experiences and Azamara’s outstanding inclusions, this premium holiday offers the perfect blend of gourmet experiences, history, spectacular scenery and relaxed luxury.
A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is due within 7 days of making your booking to secure your place on the tour. This deposit confirms your reservation and constitutes acceptance of our full Terms and Conditions.
Please note that all tours are subject to reaching a minimum number of participants.
Home pick-up and return by private car is included within a designated radius. Surcharges will apply for addresses located outside this area — please contact our office to confirm if this applies to you.
All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening times/days of attractions (e.g. churches, wineries), weather conditions, or other operational factors beyond our control. While we do our utmost to deliver the itinerary as planned, we cannot be held responsible for changes due to closures, delays, or unforeseen circumstances.
From time to time, and only when absolutely necessary, minor changes to the itinerary or pricing may be required prior to final payment. While your deposit guarantees your place on the tour, it does not lock in the final price if operational adjustments are needed. Should any changes arise, we will always communicate with you clearly and transparently, and we thank you for your understanding.
Other special conditions may apply to individual tours — please contact the office for full details.
UPGRADES – please contact the office if you wish to upgrade your flights to Premium economy (if offered on this airline) or Business Class.
A valid passport is required for this journey. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your return to Australia.
Your holiday begins when you are picked up from home and transferred to Perth Airport by private vehicle. Meet your Kings Tour Manager and fellow travellers before departing for Venice. Upon arrival, meet your local Italian tour escort before transferring by private boat to your hotel, with your luggage transferred separately. After check-in and leisure time, enjoy a guided visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Conclude the day with a welcome dinner at a local Venetian restaurant.
Hotel: Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice for 2 nights
Wake to Venice’s canals and set out on a guided walking tour. Cross the iconic Rialto Bridge, explore St. Mark’s Square, and wander the city’s hidden Calli and quiet canals. In the afternoon, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, home to works by Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí in a palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal. End the day with a traditional Venetian dinner.
After breakfast, transfer by private boat to the train station where porters assist with luggage. Travel by Frecciarossa through the Italian countryside to Bologna. On arrival, check in and enjoy a guided city tour of its porticos, medieval towers, and UNESCO-listed historic centre. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel: Tre Vecchi, Bologna for 2 nights
Discover Bologna’s culinary heart on a guided food tour. Begin with artisan coffee before strolling the porticos, Quadrilatero, and Mercato delle Erbe. Meet local vendors and watch the city’s famous sfogline expertly hand-roll fresh pasta using traditional techniques. After free time, enjoy a hands-on cooking class making tagliatelle, tortelloni, and tortellini. Dine on your creations with local wine.
Travel by private coach to Parma for a gourmet experience. Visit a traditional Prosciutto di Parma producer to learn the curing process, then a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy to see cheese production and ageing cellars, finishing with tasting and local wines. Check in and dine locally.
Hotel: NH Parma for 2 nights
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Parma, exploring Piazza Duomo, the Cathedral, Baptistery, Pilotta Palace, and Teatro Regio. Learn the city’s rich cultural history before an afternoon at leisure and dinner.
Transfer to Modena for a guided city tour including the magnificent Duomo and the bustling Mercato Storico Albinelli. Enjoy a tasting of traditional balsamic vinegar before checking in and dining locally.
Hotel: Phi Hotel Canalgrande for 2 nights
Explore the Emilia-Romagna countryside with a visit to the Luciano Pavarotti Museum and home. Continue to a local winery to learn about the region’s traditional winemaking methods before enjoying a tasting. Return to Modena for a relaxed dinner.
Late-morning, board your private coach and transfer to Venice Port to embark on Azamara Onward. Settle into your stateroom before your boutique cruise sets sail this evening.
Cruise: Azamara Onward for 9 nights
Today you discover the elegant seaside resort of Opatija, renowned for its grand Austro-Hungarian villas, palm-lined promenade and beautiful Adriatic setting. Enjoy time to explore at your own pace before rejoining the ship this evening.
Arrive in Zadar, where Roman and Venetian heritage meets modern coastal art such as the Sea Organ and Sun Salutation. Explore its historic streets and waterfront before departing after dinner.
Explore Split, a vibrant coastal city built around the UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace. Discover Roman-era streets, courtyards, and squares blending ancient history with modern Dalmatian life.
Arrive in Korčula, a beautifully preserved medieval island town of stone streets, towers, and squares. Often called “mini-Dubrovnik,” it offers wine, local delicacies, and Adriatic views before departure early evening.
Arrive in Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Explore its UNESCO-listed walls, palaces, and cobbled streets overlooking the sea before departure late evening.
Arrive in Kotor, Montenegro, a medieval walled town set within a dramatic fjord-like bay. Explore its narrow streets and Venetian-influenced architecture before departure at early evening.
Enjoy a day at sea aboard your boutique cruise ship. Relax at the spa, join fitness classes, or unwind poolside. In the evening, dine at Aqualina or Prime C and enjoy onboard entertainment.
Arrive in Chania, Crete, a Venetian harbour city blending Greek, Ottoman, and Venetian influences. Explore its old town, waterfront, and nearby Minoan heritage before departure early evening.
Disembark the Azamara in Athens and transfer to the Stanley Hotel for your two-night stay. Tonight enjoy a ‘Welcome to Athens’ dinner in Syntagma, the bustling historic heart of the city.
Hotel: Stanley Hotel, Athens for 2 nights
Visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike, followed by the Acropolis Museum. Continue city touring including the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Parliament, and National Gardens. Stroll Plaka’s historic lanes of cafés and boutiques.
After a leisurely breakfast enjoy some free time before we transfer to Athens airport for our flight home to Perth. Upon arrival in Perth (Day 22) your driver will be waiting to take you safely home.
