11 Night Greece & Turkey: Istanbul Thessaloniki & Athens (Athens Roundtrip)
Azamara Quest
Azamara Quest
October 3, 2026
11 Night Greece & Turkey: Istanbul Thessaloniki & Athens

Azamara Quest - 10/3/2026

The October 3, 2026 cruise on the Azamara Quest departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 11 Night Greece & Turkey: Istanbul Thessaloniki & Athens (Athens Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Azamara Quest sets sail on Saturday, Oct 3rd and returns on Wednesday, Oct 14th.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Piraeus
Greece
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
0

Cruise Pricing

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Azamara Quest - October 3, 2026 - 11 Nights

DayDatePort
1Oct 3rdPiraeus (Athens), Greece
2Oct 4thChios (khios), Greece
3Oct 5thIstanbul, Turkey
4Oct 3rdIstanbul, Turkey
5Oct 7thCannakale (troy), Turkey
6Oct 8thThessaloniki, Greece
7Oct 3rdThessaloniki, Greece
8Oct 10thVolos, Greece
9Oct 11thSyros, Greece
10Oct 12thPatmos, Greece
11Oct 13thNafplion (nauplion), Greece
12Oct 14thPiraeus (Athens), Greece

The Azamara Quest sails on October 3, 2026 for a 11 Night Greece & Turkey: Istanbul Thessaloniki & Athens (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 Oct 14th at 5:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Azamara Quest will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 0 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my 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
75 / 100
safer than 75% of all cruises
75
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
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.
8
/ 10
Chios (khios), Greece
Chios
Chios, Greece, offers a safe environment for cruise travelers with low crime rates and a friendly local population.
6
/ 10
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Travelers in Istanbul should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas, and remain aware of their surroundings.
7
/ 10
Cannakale (troy), Turkey
Cannakale
Çanakkale is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty crime in crowded areas.
7
/ 10
Thessaloniki, Greece
Thessaloniki
Travelers in Thessaloniki should stay vigilant in crowded areas to avoid pickpocketing and exercise caution in certain neighborhoods at night.
8
/ 10
Volos, Greece
Volos
Volos is a generally safe port city for travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy areas.
8
/ 10
Syros, Greece
Syros
Syros, Greece, offers a safe environment for tourists with a low crime rate, though visitors should remain vigilant in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Patmos, Greece
Patmos
Patmos, Greece, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft during peak seasons.
8
/ 10
Nafplion (nauplion), Greece
Nafplion
Nafplion is generally safe for travelers, with low crime rates, but vigilance against occasional petty crime is advised.

Cruise Ship

Azamara Quest

Azamara Quest

Azamara Cruise Line

The Azamara Quest was built in 2000 and is among Azamara's 3 ships in its fleet. The Azamara Quest is included in the cruise line's R class. In the cruise ship stats below, you'll find the Azamara Quest vs all other Azamara ships.

Cruise Ports

Day1
OCT 32026
Greece
D: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. (126 words)

Day2
OCT 42026
Greece
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Chios (Khios), Greece, docks at Chios Port, a 10-minute walk to downtown, population 50,000. Travelers visit the 11th-century Nea Moni Monastery, a UNESCO site. Local markets sell mastic gum. Excursions to Pyrgi, 30 minutes south, explore medieval painted villages. Peak season May to September; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes boureki at harbor tavernas. Souvenirs feature mastic liqueur. Coastal trails suit hiking.

Day3
OCT 52026
A:1:00 PM

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)

Day4
OCT 62026
D:9:00 PM

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)

Day5
OCT 72026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Çanakkale (Troy), Turkey, docks at Çanakkale Port, 2 kilometers from downtown, with taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 120,000, serves as a gateway to Troy, 30 minutes south, for 3000 BC ruins. Travelers visit the Trojan Horse replica. Local markets sell lokum. Excursions to Gallipoli, 45 minutes east, explore WWI memorials. Peak season April to October; taxis 20-50 TRY. Dining includes sardines at harbor cafes. Souvenirs feature ceramic horses.

Day6
OCT 82026
A:8:00 AM

Thessaloniki, Greece, offers docking at Thessaloniki Port. Travelers explore White Tower and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Pella’s ancient ruins. Local markets sell bougatsa. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Byzantine walls and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Macedonian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Thessaloniki’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Thessaloniki an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s northern hub.

Day7
OCT 92026
D:9:00 PM

Thessaloniki, Greece, offers docking at Thessaloniki Port. Travelers explore White Tower and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Pella’s ancient ruins. Local markets sell bougatsa. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Byzantine walls and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Macedonian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Thessaloniki’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Thessaloniki an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s northern hub.

Day8
OCT 102026
A:7:30 AMD:6:00 PM

Volos, Greece, offers docking at Volos Port. Travelers explore Centaurs’ Path and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Meteora’s monasteries. Local markets sell tsipouro. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cliff monasteries and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Thessaly history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance monastery hikes. Volos’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient artifacts and scenic cliffs, making Volos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s mainland coast.

Day9
OCT 112026
A:9:00 AMD:8:00 PM

Syros, Greece, offers docking at Ermoupoli Port. Travelers explore Ano Syros and Miaouli Square. Excursions visit Galissas Beach. Local markets sell loukoumi. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures neoclassical mansions and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance town walks. Syros’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic architecture and scenic beaches, making Syros an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Cyclades islands.

Day10
OCT 122026
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Patmos, Greece, provides docking at Skala Port. Travelers explore the Monastery of St. John and Cave of the Apocalypse, both UNESCO sites. Excursions visit Chora’s historic village. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures Byzantine architecture and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes dolmades, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like religious icons, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Patmos’ biblical history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance monastery walks. Patmos’ spiritual heritage offers a serene Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of sacred sites, scenic beauty, and island culture, making Patmos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Dodecanese heritage.

Day11
OCT 132026
Greece
A:8:00 AMD: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.

Day12
OCT 142026
Greece
A:5:00 AM

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. (126 words)