Oceania CruisesALU260914
Rome To Istanbul
Date
2026-09-14
Duration
12 nights
Departure Port
Civitavecchia
Italy
Arrival Port
Istanbul
Turkey
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—
Oceania Cruises
Allura
Launched
2023
Refitted
—
Tonnage
67,000 GT
Passengers
1,200
Cabins
612
Crew
800
Length
785 m
Width
32 m
Speed
20 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Civitavecchia
Depart 20:00
Rome's ancient maritime gateway since the Emperor Trajan commissioned its harbour in 106 AD, Civitavecchia is the natural prologue to the Eternal City — just seventy minutes southeast by express rail. The port's Renaissance fortress, designed in part by Michelangelo, anchors a working waterfront that has welcomed travellers for millennia. Beyond Rome's unmissable monuments, consider an afternoon in the Civitavecchia thermal baths, drawing on mineral waters prized since antiquity. Spring and autumn offer the ideal balance of mild weather and manageable crowds for exploring the capital's layered history.
Day 2
Day 2
Amalfi
Arrive 10:00Depart 21:00
Amalfi is the former maritime republic that gave its name to Italy's most celebrated coastline, where the Arab-Norman cathedral, medieval paper mills, and whitewashed buildings cascading to the Tyrrhenian Sea create the definitive image of Italian coastal beauty. Visit April through June via Windstar or Azamara for the Cloister of Paradise and the coastline that has been the world's standard for scenic perfection.
Day 3
Day 3
Naples
Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00
Naples — Napoli — is Europe's most operatically alive city, a sun-battered baroque metropolis where Vesuvius broods on the horizon and the streets below pulse with 2,500 years of continuous human drama. The unmissable Museo Archeologico Nazionale houses the world's finest collection of artefacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, while the Spaccanapoli, the arrow-straight artery that has bisected the city since Greek times, delivers an unfiltered encounter with Neapolitan life. A single slice of pizza Margherita from one of the centro storico's historic pizzerias is a culinary pilgrimage in itself. Visit between April and June or September and October for warmth, manageable crowds, and the city at its golden best.
Day 4
Day 4
Cagliari
Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00
Cagliari, Sardinia's sun-drenched capital overlooking the Gulf of Angels, has absorbed three thousand years of Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Pisan, and Spanish ambitions into a layered and deeply compelling Mediterranean city — where the flamingo-fringed salt lagoons stretching to the city's western edge create one of Europe's most surreal urban vistas. The Castello quarter's medieval ramparts enclose a cathedral, Pisan towers, and panoramic terraces that survey the entire city and coastline, while the Marina district below offers some of the finest bottarga pasta and fresh tuna in Italy. Visit May through September for beach perfection; the prehistoric Nuraghe Su Nuraxi at Barumini, a UNESCO Wonder, is an hour's drive north.
Day 5
Day 5
Trapani (Sicily)
Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00
Trapani is western Sicily's sickle-shaped port city where ancient salt flats, cloud-wrapped medieval Erice, and the crystal-clear Egadi Islands converge at the Mediterranean's cultural crossroads. Visit April through October via Seabourn or Windstar for cable-car ascents to Norman-era pastry shops, sunset salt-flat reflections, and the Arab-influenced seafood couscous that distinguishes this coast from anywhere else in Italy.
Day 6
Day 6
Valletta
Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00
Valletta, Europe's smallest capital, is a fortress city of exceptional grandeur raised from bare limestone in just fifteen years after the Knights of St. John repelled the great Ottoman siege of 1565 — its rigid Renaissance grid of sun-drenched streets concealing a density of baroque palaces, gilded oratories, and subterranean World War II shelters unrivaled anywhere in the Mediterranean. The Grand Harbour, framed by golden bastions plunging into startlingly blue water, offers one of the most dramatically photogenic arrivals in the world for arriving vessels. Spring and autumn deliver the most comfortable temperatures for exploring this UNESCO-listed gem.
Day 7
Day 7
At Sea
Day 8
Day 8
Agios Nikolaos
Arrive 09:00Depart 22:00
Agios Nikolaos, a gem on Crete's eastern coast, offers a blend of rich history and vibrant local culture. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional Cretan dishes like moussaka and dakos, and exploring the stunning Voulismeni Lake. The best time to visit is during the spring and early autumn months, when the weather is mild and the town is less crowded.
Day 9
Day 9
Santorini
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Santorini, the ancient volcanic caldera rising from the Aegean, is Greece's most theatrical landscape — a crescentic island of sheer white cliffs plunging into an indigo sea, its clifftop villages of Fira and Oia draped in bougainvillea and culminating in the world's most photographed sunset. The island's unique Assyrtiko wine, grown on ancient ungrafted vines in volcanic pumice, is one of the Mediterranean's greatest expressions of terroir. Byzantine frescoes of extraordinary beauty fill the Prehistoric Museum of Thera. The volcanic black and red sand beaches of Perissa and Perivolos are unlike any others in Greece. April through June and September through October offer the finest conditions.
Day 10
Day 10
Ephesus
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Ephesus is a compelling Mediterranean port in Turkey where centuries of history, vibrant local cuisine, and luminous coastal scenery converge. Visitors should explore the historic quarters on foot and surrender to the local dining culture, where fresh seafood and regional wines provide a masterclass in Mediterranean living. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Tauck feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 11
Day 11
Skiathos
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Skiathos is a pine-clad Greek island in the Northern Sporades boasting over sixty beaches, including the legendary Koukounaries — regularly ranked Greece's finest. Must-dos include feasting on lobster spaghetti and grilled octopus at harbor tavernas, hiking to the medieval Kastro fortress, and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the marine park. June and September offer the perfect balance of warm weather and uncrowded beaches.
Day 12
Day 12
Istanbul
Arrive 13:00
For more than fifteen centuries, Istanbul has been the pivot upon which empires turned — Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman capital — and nowhere else on earth compresses so much history into a single horizon. The Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace form an incomparable trinity of architectural genius along the Golden Horn; the Grand Bazaar's four thousand shops offer a sensory immersion unlike any other marketplace. Must-dos include a Bosphorus sunset cruise and a meal of mezze along the waterfront at Karaköy. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most gracious climate for this inexhaustible city.
Day 1
Civitavecchia
Depart 20:00
Rome's ancient maritime gateway since the Emperor Trajan commissioned its harbour in 106 AD, Civitavecchia is the natural prologue to the Eternal City — just seventy minutes southeast by express rail. The port's Renaissance fortress, designed in part by Michelangelo, anchors a working waterfront that has welcomed travellers for millennia. Beyond Rome's unmissable monuments, consider an afternoon in the Civitavecchia thermal baths, drawing on mineral waters prized since antiquity. Spring and autumn offer the ideal balance of mild weather and manageable crowds for exploring the capital's layered history.
Day 2
Amalfi
Arrive 10:00Depart 21:00
Amalfi is the former maritime republic that gave its name to Italy's most celebrated coastline, where the Arab-Norman cathedral, medieval paper mills, and whitewashed buildings cascading to the Tyrrhenian Sea create the definitive image of Italian coastal beauty. Visit April through June via Windstar or Azamara for the Cloister of Paradise and the coastline that has been the world's standard for scenic perfection.
Day 3
Naples
Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00
Naples — Napoli — is Europe's most operatically alive city, a sun-battered baroque metropolis where Vesuvius broods on the horizon and the streets below pulse with 2,500 years of continuous human drama. The unmissable Museo Archeologico Nazionale houses the world's finest collection of artefacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, while the Spaccanapoli, the arrow-straight artery that has bisected the city since Greek times, delivers an unfiltered encounter with Neapolitan life. A single slice of pizza Margherita from one of the centro storico's historic pizzerias is a culinary pilgrimage in itself. Visit between April and June or September and October for warmth, manageable crowds, and the city at its golden best.
Day 4
Cagliari
Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00
Cagliari, Sardinia's sun-drenched capital overlooking the Gulf of Angels, has absorbed three thousand years of Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Pisan, and Spanish ambitions into a layered and deeply compelling Mediterranean city — where the flamingo-fringed salt lagoons stretching to the city's western edge create one of Europe's most surreal urban vistas. The Castello quarter's medieval ramparts enclose a cathedral, Pisan towers, and panoramic terraces that survey the entire city and coastline, while the Marina district below offers some of the finest bottarga pasta and fresh tuna in Italy. Visit May through September for beach perfection; the prehistoric Nuraghe Su Nuraxi at Barumini, a UNESCO Wonder, is an hour's drive north.
Day 5
Trapani (Sicily)
Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00
Trapani is western Sicily's sickle-shaped port city where ancient salt flats, cloud-wrapped medieval Erice, and the crystal-clear Egadi Islands converge at the Mediterranean's cultural crossroads. Visit April through October via Seabourn or Windstar for cable-car ascents to Norman-era pastry shops, sunset salt-flat reflections, and the Arab-influenced seafood couscous that distinguishes this coast from anywhere else in Italy.
Day 6
Valletta
Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00
Valletta, Europe's smallest capital, is a fortress city of exceptional grandeur raised from bare limestone in just fifteen years after the Knights of St. John repelled the great Ottoman siege of 1565 — its rigid Renaissance grid of sun-drenched streets concealing a density of baroque palaces, gilded oratories, and subterranean World War II shelters unrivaled anywhere in the Mediterranean. The Grand Harbour, framed by golden bastions plunging into startlingly blue water, offers one of the most dramatically photogenic arrivals in the world for arriving vessels. Spring and autumn deliver the most comfortable temperatures for exploring this UNESCO-listed gem.
Day 7
At Sea
Day 8
Agios Nikolaos
Arrive 09:00Depart 22:00
Agios Nikolaos, a gem on Crete's eastern coast, offers a blend of rich history and vibrant local culture. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional Cretan dishes like moussaka and dakos, and exploring the stunning Voulismeni Lake. The best time to visit is during the spring and early autumn months, when the weather is mild and the town is less crowded.
Day 9
Santorini
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Santorini, the ancient volcanic caldera rising from the Aegean, is Greece's most theatrical landscape — a crescentic island of sheer white cliffs plunging into an indigo sea, its clifftop villages of Fira and Oia draped in bougainvillea and culminating in the world's most photographed sunset. The island's unique Assyrtiko wine, grown on ancient ungrafted vines in volcanic pumice, is one of the Mediterranean's greatest expressions of terroir. Byzantine frescoes of extraordinary beauty fill the Prehistoric Museum of Thera. The volcanic black and red sand beaches of Perissa and Perivolos are unlike any others in Greece. April through June and September through October offer the finest conditions.
Day 10
Ephesus
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Ephesus is a compelling Mediterranean port in Turkey where centuries of history, vibrant local cuisine, and luminous coastal scenery converge. Visitors should explore the historic quarters on foot and surrender to the local dining culture, where fresh seafood and regional wines provide a masterclass in Mediterranean living. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Tauck feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 11
Skiathos
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Skiathos is a pine-clad Greek island in the Northern Sporades boasting over sixty beaches, including the legendary Koukounaries — regularly ranked Greece's finest. Must-dos include feasting on lobster spaghetti and grilled octopus at harbor tavernas, hiking to the medieval Kastro fortress, and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the marine park. June and September offer the perfect balance of warm weather and uncrowded beaches.
Day 12
Istanbul
Arrive 13:00
For more than fifteen centuries, Istanbul has been the pivot upon which empires turned — Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman capital — and nowhere else on earth compresses so much history into a single horizon. The Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace form an incomparable trinity of architectural genius along the Golden Horn; the Grand Bazaar's four thousand shops offer a sensory immersion unlike any other marketplace. Must-dos include a Bosphorus sunset cruise and a meal of mezze along the waterfront at Karaköy. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most gracious climate for this inexhaustible city.
Cabin Categories
Oceania Suite
Suite
1000–1200 m²Max 4
OC
Complimentary laundry service - up to 3 bags per stateroom (some restrictions apply)
Priority Noon ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch from noon to 2 pm in Owner’s Suites
Customized entertainment system
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
Choice of daily printed newspaper
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery
Cashmere lap blankets
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
Complimentary shoe shine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerBathRoom Service AvailableButler Service+10
US$15,349 /person+ US$1,002 taxes & fees
Owners Suite
Suite
2200–2400 m²Max 4
OS
Complimentary laundry service - up to 3 bags per stateroom (some restrictions apply)
Priority Noon ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch from noon to 2 pm in Owner’s Suites
Customized entertainment system
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
Choice of daily printed newspaper
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery
Cashmere lap blankets
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
Complimentary shoe shine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShowerBath+7
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Penthouse Suite
Suite
440 m²Max 4
PH1PH2PH3
In addition to Stateroom Amenities:
Complimentary laundry service – up to 3 bags per stateroom (certain limitations apply)
Priority 11 am ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Cashmere lap blankets
Complimentary shoeshine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathRoom Service AvailableButler ServiceTV+8
US$10,649 /person+ US$1,002 taxes & fees
Vista Suite
Suite
1450–1850 m²Max 4
VS
Complimentary laundry service - up to 3 bags per stateroom (some restrictions apply)
Priority Noon ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch from noon to 2 pm in Owner’s Suites
Customized entertainment system
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
Choice of daily printed newspaper
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery
Cashmere lap blankets
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
Complimentary shoe shine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaBathRoom Service Available+9
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Concierge Level Solo Veranda
Balcony
270 m²Max 1
S
Concierge Level Solo Veranda
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableSafeHair DryerTelephone+5
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Concierge Level Veranda
Balcony
291 m²Max 4
A1A2A3A4
In addition to Stateroom Amenities:
Expanded lunch and dinner room service menu from The Grand Dining Room
Complimentary laundry service – up to 3 bags per stateroom (certain limitations apply)
Priority noon ship embarkation
Exclusive card-only access to private Concierge Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board (certain limitations apply)
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag
Cashmere lap blankets, perfect for relaxing on your veranda
Complimentary pressing of garmets upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Complimentary shoeshine service
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+5
US$8,699 /person+ US$1,002 taxes & fees
French Veranda
Outside
240 m²Max 2
B5
Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive, with 1,000-thread-count linens
Complimentary soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar
Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water
Private teak veranda
Bulgari amenities
Room service menu 24 hours a day
Twice-daily maid service
Oversized rainforest shower
Belgian chocolates with turndown service
Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
Wireless Internet access and cellular service
Writing desk and stationery
Plush cotton towels
Thick cotton robes and slippers
Handheld hair dryer
Security safe
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+5
US$6,649 /person+ US$1,002 taxes & fees
Veranda Stateroom
Balcony
291 m²Max 2
B1B2B3B4
Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive, with 1,000-thread-count linens
Complimentary soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar
Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water
Private teak veranda
Bulgari amenities
Room service menu 24 hours a day
Twice-daily maid service
Oversized rainforest shower
Belgian chocolates with turndown service
Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
Wireless Internet access and cellular service
Writing desk and stationery
Plush cotton towels
Thick cotton robes and slippers
Handheld hair dryer
Security safe
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableSafeHair DryerTelephone+5
US$8,299 /person+ US$1,002 taxes & fees
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