11 Nights | June 2027 | Crete Stay & Oceania Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Start your summer with three complimentary all-inclusive nights at the 5 Star Grecotel LUXME White Palace (or similar) on Crete’s north coast, where heated seawater pools, a spa and a golden beach set the pace. This 11 night cruise and stay then takes you to Athens for a night at the 4 Star Mitsis N’U Piraeus Port (or similar), before a 7 night Oceania Allura cruise across the Eastern Mediterranean, with flights from London and regional departures available.
From Athens you sail to the volcanic island of Milos and to Katakolon for Ancient Olympia, then on to Catania beneath Mount Etna, Valletta in Malta and Palermo. A final call at Salerno opens up the Amalfi Coast before you disembark in Civitavecchia, the port for Rome. Onboard, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and gratuities are all included, plus your choice of a $400 shore excursion credit or wine, Champagne and beer with lunch and dinner.
What’s Included
- Complimentary 3 night all-inclusive stay at the 5 Star Grecotel LUXME White Palace, Crete
- 7 night Oceania Allura cruise with speciality dining, Wi-Fi and gratuities included
- Choice of $400 shore excursion credit or wine, Champagne and beer with lunch and dinner
- Flights from London, with regional departures available
Cruise
- 7 nights onboard Oceania Allura, Athens to Civitavecchia (Rome)
- All meals onboard
- Speciality restaurant dining included
- Wi-Fi and gratuities included
- Choice of a $400 shore excursion credit per cabin, or wine, Champagne and beer by the glass with lunch and dinner
Hotel Stays
- 3 nights all-inclusive at the 5 Star Grecotel LUXME White Palace, Crete (or similar), complimentary
- Book a Concierge Level Veranda and receive a complimentary upgrade to a swim up room
- 1 night at the 4 Star Mitsis N’U Piraeus Port, Athens (or similar), with breakfast
Flights & Transfers
- Flights from London, with regional departures available
- Flight from Crete to Athens
- Overseas transfers
Full Itinerary
Day 1
Crete, Greece
Fly from the UK to Heraklion and transfer to the Grecotel LUXME White Palace (or similar) for three all-inclusive nights.
Day 2
Crete, Greece
A free day to enjoy the pools, the spa or the beach, with everything included.
Day 3
Crete, Greece
Relax at the resort, or take a short drive to the Venetian harbour and old lanes of Rethymno.
Day 4
Athens, Greece
Take a short flight to Athens for a night at the Mitsis N’U Piraeus Port (or similar), close to the cruise terminal.
Day 5
Athens, Greece
Transfer to the port, embark Oceania Allura and set sail into the Aegean.
Day 6
Milos, Greece
Pale cliffs, colourful fishing villages and quiet coves on this volcanic island.
Day 7
Katakolon, Greece
The gateway to Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Day 8
Catania, Sicily, Italy
Grand piazzas built from dark lava stone, with Mount Etna rising above the city.
Day 9
Valletta, Malta
Baroque streets built by the Knights of St John, the gilded St John’s Co-Cathedral and views over the Grand Harbour.
Day 10
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Glittering church mosaics and market stalls serving arancine and panelle.
Day 11
Salerno, Italy
Explore the medieval old town, or follow the Amalfi Coast to Positano and Amalfi.
Day 12
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Disembark Oceania Allura and fly home to the UK.
The Cruise Experience
Oceania Allura is a mid-size luxury ship of around 1,200 guests, with an all-veranda collection of staterooms and suites finished in a warm, residential style. Every room has a marble bathroom with a rainforest shower and Oceania’s own Tranquility Bed, and the relaxed, unhurried atmosphere suits travellers who enjoy fine food, good conversation and plenty of space.
Food is the star onboard, from the Grand Dining Room and Polo Grill steakhouse to the wellness-led Aquamar Kitchen, the Terrace Café and an authentic Neapolitan trattoria for pizza. Away from the table there’s the Aquamar Spa and Vitality Center, a library with sweeping sea views, a casino and panoramic lounges, with guest lecturers, piano bar music, evening performances and wine and mixology experiences to round off the day.
Pricing
French Veranda Stateroom from £3,499pp, two sharing
- Concierge Level Veranda from £4,099pp
- Penthouse Suite from £4,899pp
Departs 21 June 2027. Also available on 23 August 2027 from £3,699pp. Your holiday is fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.
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Important Information
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