Azamara Journey itinerary map for September 7, 2024 (7 nights)

Azamara Journey — September 7, 20247-Night Greece Intensive on Azamara

This 7-night cruise aboard the Journey departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Saturday, September 7, 2024 and returns on Saturday, Sep 14th. September weather across this route averages 97°/60°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.7 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports.

Cruise Length

Night Cruise

Departure Port

Piraeus

Greece

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 7 Night Greece Intensive (Athens Roundtrip)

Azamara Journey · September 7, 2024

The Azamara Journey sails on September 7, 2024 for a 7 Night Greece Intensive (Athens Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Sep 14th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Azamara Journey will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 0 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

7 Night Greece Intensive (Athens Roundtrip)

SEP07
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
A: — - D: 6:00 PM
SEP08
Santorini, Greece
A: 8:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
SEP09
Iraklion (heraklion), Crete
A: 8:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
SEP10
Rhodes, Greece
A: 9:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
SEP11
Marmaris, Turkey
A: 8:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
SEP12
Kos, Greece
A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
SEP13
Nafplion (nauplion), Greece
A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
SEP14
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
A: 6:00 AM - D: —

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Cruise Ports

September 7, 2024 · 7 Night Greece Intensive (Athens Roundtrip)

Day 1•Saturday, Sep 7

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: —•Departure: 6:00 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 2•Sunday, Sep 8

Santorini, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 3•Monday, Sep 9

Iraklion (heraklion), Crete

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Iraklion (Heraklion), Crete, offers docking at Heraklion Port. Travelers explore Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Phaistos ruins. Local markets sell dakos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Minoan ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Heraklion’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Heraklion an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 4•Tuesday, Sep 10

Rhodes, Greece

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 PM

Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 5•Wednesday, Sep 11

Marmaris, Turkey

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 PM

Marmaris, Turkey, provides docking at Marmaris Port. Travelers explore the medieval Marmaris Castle and vibrant bazaars. Excursions visit Dalyan’s rock tombs and turtle beaches. Local markets sell Turkish delight. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Aegean vistas and Ottoman architecture. Dining onboard includes köfte, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like evil eye charms, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lycian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance castle and market walks. Marmaris’ scenic harbor and historic charm offer a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a blend of ancient sites, bustling markets, and coastal beauty, making Marmaris a compelling destination for exploring Turkey’s Aegean coast and its rich cultural heritage.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 6•Thursday, Sep 12

Kos, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Kos, Greece, has docking at Kos Port. Travelers explore Asklepion’s ancient healing site and Hippocrates’ plane tree. Excursions visit Zia’s mountain village. Local markets sell thyme honey. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover ancient Greek history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Kos’ historic richness offers a vibrant Greek stop, blending archaeology with island charm.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 7•Friday, Sep 13

Nafplion (nauplion), Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Nafplion, Greece, provides docking at Nafplion Port. Travelers explore Palamidi Fortress and the charming old town. Excursions visit Mycenae’s UNESCO-listed ruins or Epidaurus’ ancient theater. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for historic tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Argolic Gulf views. Dining onboard includes pastitsio, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like komboloi beads, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peloponnesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance fortress walks. Nafplion’s historic and scenic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins, picturesque waterfronts, and cultural heritage, making Nafplion an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Peloponnese region and its rich archaeological legacy.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 8•Saturday, Sep 14

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Piraeus (Athens), Greece — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Azamara Journey - September 7, 2024 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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September

Typical Weather

101°F

Average High

58°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.04in

Daily average

1.1 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank

77 / 100

safer than 77% of all cruises

/ 10

Piraeus

Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.

/ 10

Santorini

Santorini is safe for travelers, but they should stay vigilant in crowded areas for pickpocketing and be cautious of traffic hazards.

/ 10

Iraklion

Iraklion is generally safe for tourists, but caution is advised in crowded areas and certain neighborhoods, especially at night.

/ 10

Rhodes

Rhodes is generally safe for travelers, but staying vigilant in crowded areas is advised to avoid pickpocketing and minor scams.

/ 10

Marmaris

Travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in Marmaris, ensuring personal belongings are secured and surroundings are monitored.

/ 10

Kos

Kos is generally safe for tourists, but they should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure their belongings.

/ 10

Nafplion

Nafplion is generally safe for travelers, with low crime rates, but vigilance against occasional petty crime is advised.

Cruise Ship

⚓ Tonnage

30,280

vs avg 30,280

🛠️ Year Built

2,000

vs avg 2,000

📏 Length (ft)

—

vs avg —

👥 Passenger Count

710

vs avg 710

The Journey has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 30,280 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Azamara Journey is included in Azamara’s R class. At full capacity, the Azamara Journey holds 710 passengers. That includes 710 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The Journey total number of staterooms is 0.

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What's the weather like on the Azamara Journey September 7, 2024 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 7-night route, September averages 97°F highs and 60°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the September 7, 2024 Azamara Journey itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.7 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 7 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Azamara Journey sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Azamara Journey departs Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM and returns on Saturday, Sep 14th, 2024 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 7 nights.

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Last Updated: May 18, 2026