Greece, Italy & French Riviera
18-night Fly, Cruise & Stay from $6,199pp
Holiday Overview
Ship: Oosterdam
Duration: 18 Nights
Departure: 20 August 2026 (Alternative: 17 July 2026)
- JUST LAUNCHED for 2026
- Includes hotel stays in Athens & Barcelona
- Options to extend at start or end of trip
This Mediterranean journey is exceptional value – a beautifully balanced itinerary we expect to sell quickly.
From Greece’s whitewashed villages to Gibraltar’s dramatic rock, France’s cobbled alleys to the lemon-scented Amalfi Coast, this itinerary showcases the very best of the region.
Begin in Athens with an overnight stay before boarding Holland America Line’s elegant Oosterdam. Sail to enchanting Corfu, admire Marseille’s bustling harbour, and enjoy an overnight in Salerno, famed for its stunning seafront promenade. Conclude with a stylish stay in Barcelona.
Inclusions
- Return international airfares
- 14-night full-board cruise on Oosterdam
- 1-night four-star hotel stay in Athens
- 1-night four-star hotel stay in Barcelona
- Breakfast included at hotels
- All flights, taxes & transfers
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Fly Overnight to Athens
Depart Australia on your overnight international flight.
Day 2 – Athens: Hotel Stay
Arrive in Athens and transfer to the Meliá Athens for your overnight stay.
Overnight: Meliá Athens
Day 3 – Athens: Embark Ship
Board the revitalised Oosterdam, offering refined staterooms, entertainment, and dining.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 4 – At Sea
Relax and enjoy the ship’s facilities.
Day 5 – Kotor
UNESCO Old Town, Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, and Maritime Museum.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 6 – Corfu
Venetian-inspired Kerkyra, cobbled alleys, and elegant architecture.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 7 – Messina
Sicilian charm, Piazza del Duomo, and waterfront cafés.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 8 – Salerno (Overnight in Port)
Beautiful seafront promenade and Cathedral of Salerno.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 9 – Salerno
A second day to wander piazzas, medieval streets, and local markets.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 10 – Civitavecchia (Rome)
Gateway to the Colosseum, Forum, and Pantheon.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 11 – Portofino
Harbour village with pastel houses and luxury yachts.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 12 – Ajaccio
Corsican capital, Napoleon’s birthplace, seafront strolls and cafés.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 13 – Marseille
Bustling Vieux Port, Le Panier district, and Notre-Dame de la Garde.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 14 – At Sea
Time to unwind as you sail west.
Day 15 – Gibraltar
Iconic Rock of Gibraltar, panoramic views, and cultural mix.
Meals: B, L, D | Overnight: Oosterdam
Day 16 – At Sea
Final relaxing day at sea.
Day 17 – Barcelona: Disembark & Hotel Stay
Disembark and transfer to H10 Universitat for a final night’s stay.
Meals: B | Overnight: H10 Universitat
Days 18–19 – Barcelona: Fly Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Australia.
Meals: B
Stateroom & Suites
20 August 2026 – 18 Nights
Inside: from $6,199pp
Ocean View: from $7,199pp
Verandah: from $8,199pp
Signature Suite: from $9,199pp
17 July 2026 – 18 Nights
Inside: from $6,599pp
Ocean View: from $7,599pp
Verandah: from $8,599pp
Signature Suite: from $10,099pp
Price based on departures from Brisbane. Enquire about other departure cities