Fly Stay Cruise - 28 Day Luxury Ancient Empires - Athens to the French Riviera

• 21-night boutique Mediterranean voyage aboard Azamara Onward
• Return international flights 
• 2 nights pre-cruise in Athens with airport and port transfers
• 2 nights post-cruise in Nice with airport transfers
• Breakfast daily 
• All meals on board - breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
• Select standard spirits, wines and beers, bottled water, soft drinks, speciality coffees and teas included on board
• Onboard gratuities included
• Visit seven countries - Greece, Turkey, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and France

• Athens – The Acropolis and the cradle of Western civilisation
• Thessaloniki – Greece's second city, with Roman and Byzantine landmarks
• Mykonos – Whitewashed lanes, windmills and Little Venice, with a late evening call
• Çeşme – Aegean resort town and gateway to Alaçatı
• Zakynthos & Corfu – The Ionian Islands, from Shipwreck Beach to Corfu's Venetian Old Town
• Venice – Canals, St Mark's Square and the turnaround point of the voyage
• Split & Dubrovnik – Diocletian's Palace and the walled Pearl of the Adriatic
• Kotor – A walled Old Town at the head of a dramatic bay
• Sorrento & Rome – The Bay of Naples and the gateway to the Eternal City
• Portovenere – Gateway to Cinque Terre
• Nice – Disembark on the French Riviera

Azamara Onward (Azamara Cruises)
Azamara Onward is a boutique ship carrying around 700 guests, offering an intimate, destination-immersive style of cruising. Azamara is known for staying longer in port, with frequent late evening and overnight calls that allow more time ashore, along with its signature AzAmazing Evenings and a relaxed, country-club-casual atmosphere. Onboard, guests enjoy several dining venues, lounges and bars, a pool deck, spa and fitness facilities. The fare includes select standard spirits, wines and beers, bottled water, soft drinks, speciality coffees and teas, and onboard gratuities. Confirm the exact beverage, gratuity and WiFi inclusions for these sailings at time of contracting.

Guaranteed Cabin - What This Means for You
Your stateroom is booked on a Guaranteed basis. This means you're confirmed in your selected category (or higher), however your specific stateroom number will be allocated by the cruise line closer to departure. You may receive an upgrade at no additional cost, but stateroom location and deck cannot be requested.

Included Stateroom - Club Interior
Our lead-in fare is a Club Interior stateroom, a refined and comfortable retreat with twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed, an ensuite bathroom and thoughtful amenities.

Club Oceanview Stateroom - from $2,995 per person, twin share. Solo fare on application.
Upgrade to a Club Oceanview stateroom with a window framing ever-changing sea views, adding natural light and a greater sense of space.

Club Veranda Stateroom - from $5,895 per person, twin share. Solo fare on application.
Enjoy your own private veranda, taking in the sea breeze and coastal scenery from the comfort of your own outdoor space. Suite categories may be available on request.

4 Day Dubai Stopover - from $695 per person

• Break the journey home with a stopover in Dubai, departing Nice on 7 September
• Independent, non-escorted itinerary at a leisurely pace
• 3 nights in a 4-star hotel
• Airport transfers included on the first and last day
• Daily breakfast
• Half-day tour of Dubai

• Transfers, except where stated
• Premium beverages and specialty dining beyond the included selection
• Visas and entry requirements, including a Turkish e-Visa (for Çeşme) and ETIAS authorization for Schengen entry
• Travel insurance
• Shore excursions and optional tours
• Wi-Fi beyond any included allowance
• Personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Payment Information
Secure your trip with a $99.00 deposit per person.
Once we receive your deposit, we will send you an invoice with your remaining balance and payment options.

Instalment Schedule:

Starting Point

Your starting hotel may differ from the original itinerary.  Please refer to your final documentation which will be provided approximately 14-30 days before departure for your confirmed hotel list. If you need to book pre-tour accommodation independently, we suggest you do this only once you have received your final hotel list for your tour. If you would like to book something sooner, we recommend that you book using a flexible rate that can be cancelled through your chosen third-party provider without penalty. 

Travellers will arrive at various times throughout the day depending on flights booked. If arriving before standard check-in time, which is generally 3pm, you are welcome to leave your luggage at hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available as there are no scheduled activities on day 1 of the itinerary.  The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion. 

Note: if you need to apply for a tourist visa before departure, we recommend using the details of the suggested hotel on the tour itinerary if you wish to fulfil this before the release of your final tour documentation. Please refer to our visa section for more information on whether or not a visa is required for your destination.

Arrival Details

Airport transfers are included as part of your package.

On arrival look out for a representative holding a sign with your name after you have collected your baggage and exited customs. If you cannot find them, try to avoid wandering around and instead stay in one place and call the emergency contact number on your documentation. 

In Case of Emergency

Although we strive to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, unforeseen circumstances can occasionally arise during travel. If any issues arise during your tour, it's essential to promptly communicate them to your tour leader or local representative. This ensures they can take immediate action to address the problem and mitigate any negative impact on the remainder of your journey.

We understand that there may be instances where your tour leader or local representative is unable to resolve a situation to your satisfaction. In such cases, we encourage you to request that the tour leader or local representative escalate the matter to their direct manager for further assistance.

When your final tour documentation is released, this will include an emergency contact for our local travel partner while you are on tour.

Finishing Point
Your finishing hotel may differ from the original itinerary. Please refer to your final documentation which will be provided approximately 14-30 days before departure for your confirmed hotel list. If you need to book additional post-tour accommodation, please do so once you have the final hotel list. We recommend booking a flexible rate that can be changed or cancelled without penalty should there be any unforeseen changes to your booking. 

Travellers will depart at various times throughout the day depending on flights booked. Check-out time is generally from 10am-12pm. You are welcome to leave your luggage at the hotel reception and spend your final moments of free time exploring the area or please speak with hotel staff if you would like to extend your check-out time. This service is subject to availability and will likely come at an additional cost payable directly.

Departure Details

Airport transfers are included as part of your package, at a suitable time you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport. 

Accommodation
All hotels listed are subject to change; any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding requests cannot be guaranteed and are always on a request basis with the hotel.

Bedding Configuration
Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can not guarantee your request will be available at all properties.

Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:

1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $11,995.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your room throughout the entire tour.

Please note when choosing Single Supplement for this tour, your room will generally consist of a double or semi-double bed. Occasionally there may be a hotel that will provide a single bedded room for single travellers. 

2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with them and avoid paying a single supplement. 

You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such as adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), making separate payments and having individual access to our Traveller Hub

During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that as part of our commitment to constantly improving our passenger experience, there may be itinerary changes between the time of booking and when you travel. These changes are always made with your experience in mind and will be clearly communicated in advance if they affect your booking.

Trusted Travel Partner Tour

Your chosen tour will be operated by one of our trusted travel partners. These are meticulously crafted tours designed by established travel partners we know and trust. These tours offer a unique and exciting way to explore the world, packed with incredible sights and experiences

Documentation

Travel documentation is sent digitally 30 days before departure. No postal documents are issued. You must complete your cruise personaliser directly with the cruise line. We cannot complete this on your behalf. Visit the Know Before You Go section for guidance, and you will receive an email reminder when it is time to complete this.

Visas & Entry Requirements

Many countries require a visa and obtaining the correct visa for your tour and any countries you may transit through is your responsibility. We recommend you check your visa requirements as soon as you have booked your tour. This will ensure you have time to prepare your documents and for your visa application to be processed. You can check the visa entry requirements for your nationality via our page here: 

https://inspiringvacations-8357211.hs-sites.com/visa-information  

You’ll need a valid passport to travel internationally and most countries require your passport to have a minimum of 6 months validity, so remember to check the expiry date.

We need your passport information to get everything ready for your tour so the information on your booking must match your passport exactly. Please take care to provide the correct details. We recommend carrying a copy of the photo page of your passport while travelling and leaving a copy at home with family or friends.

Travel Insurance 

Travel insurance is strongly recommended on all our tours. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. It is also important to consider forced pre-tour cancellations and how your chosen insurance policy may cover such circumstances, so please keep this in mind when choosing your provider. 

We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. For international tours, you will be asked by your tour leader for your travel insurance details if they were not already added to your Traveller Hub account pre-departure.

If you have credit card insurance your Inspiring Vacations tour leader or local guide may require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details before arriving in-country.

Before you depart, you will be asked to submit your Travel Insurance details through the booking holder's Traveller Hub account through the Inspiring Vacations website. This is to ensure that we have this information readily available should we ever need it. 

Official Travel Advice

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey, we recommend referring to the official travel advisory website of your home country for the latest updates on your chosen destination. These websites provide valuable information on:

• Safety and Security: Current risks and precautions for the country you'll be visiting.
• Visa Requirements: Ensure you have all the necessary documentation for entry.
• Entry and Exit: Up-to-date border regulations and health requirements.

Here is a help link to get you started:

• Australia: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations

In the unlikely event of a situation that could potentially disrupt your tour, we want to assure you of the following:

• Local Expertise: We maintain regular communication with our trusted travel partners in your destination.
• Constant Monitoring: We continuously monitor official travel advisories from relevant government websites.
• Flexibility and Safety: Should it become necessary, we will make appropriate adjustments to your itinerary to prioritise your health and safety.

By staying informed and working together, we can ensure a fantastic travel experience for you. We will post our own travel updates to our website here.

Post-Tour Feedback

Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a link to a post-purchase survey, which is your opportunity to share your feedback with us on your booking experience and interactions with our Sales and Customer Success teams. This feedback is invaluable to ensure that we are servicing our customers to the best of our ability.

About Your Inspiring Bonus Value

Your package has been designed to deliver exceptional value by bundling everything you need into one all-in fare — including flights, accommodation, your cruise, and a range of additional inclusions provided by the cruise line.

The "Inspiring Bonus Value" figure shown represents the indicative value of these inclusions if you were to purchase them separately, either onboard or directly from the supplier; it is not a discount, refund, cash equivalent, or amount deducted from your fare, and the value figure is not redeemable for cash or transferable.

This figure is calculated by reference to the cruise line's own published value for inclusions provided (where applicable), the standard onboard rate of any shore excursion credits applied to eligible ports of call, and the recommended retail rate of any bundled hotel nights, flights, tours, transfers, complimentary upgrades or other extras included in your package at the time of pricing; supplier-supplied values and rates used in this calculation are documented and available on request, and USD amounts are converted to AUD at an indicative rate that may vary.

All figures shown are approximate and indicative only, specific inclusions vary by stateroom category, package and supplier, and are subject to availability and the cruise line's terms and conditions, and inclusions may be substituted with items of equivalent or higher value where required. If the cruise line modifies or withdraws an inclusion after your booking is confirmed, Inspiring Vacations will pass on the modified inclusion as advised by the supplier; the Inspiring Bonus Value is calculated at the time of pricing and is not a guarantee of specific inclusions through to the date of travel, and where a package is purchased at a promotional price, the Inspiring Bonus Value figure relates to the inclusions of the package, not any discount applied.

Terms and conditions

Please review the terms and conditions HERE

This is a flight inclusive package.

This package includes international airfares and flights will be added to your booking at no additional cost. Select your departure city after clicking ‘Book Now’.

Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.

If you wish to remove the included flights from your package, please select land only after clicking 'Book Now'. This will revert your package to exclude the flight portion and your package will only include Cruise and Hotel stay.

Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.