Embark on a remarkable journey of history and beauty with a breathtaking cruise of Croatia, Montenegro and Greece and a fascinating Türkiye Tour.
Your journey begins in Bologna, where a one-night hotel stay sets the tone for an unforgettable experience. Board the luxurious Celebrity Eclipse® for an 11-night cruise, sailing to breathtaking destinations.
Fly to vibrant İstanbul for a two-night stay, where you’ll marvel at the magnificent Blue Mosque and bustling Grand Bazaar. From there, journey to Ankara and marvel at the dreamlike landscapes of Cappadocia. Unearth the cultural treasures of Konya and the ethereal mineral terraces of Pamukkale. Finally, visit the ancient city of Ephesus and explore Çanakkale, home to the legendary city of Troy and Anzac Cove.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
11 night all-inclusive cruise on board Celebrity Eclipse®
1 night four-star stay in Bologna at the Starhotels Excelsior, Bologna with breakfast
İstanbul city tour including Hippodrome Square, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
Overnight flights
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Your holiday begins as you fly from Australia to your destination.
Begin your unforgettable holiday with an overnight stay in Bologna, a city of timeless charm. Rest your head as you prepare for the first leg of your adventure – your magical Celebrity cruise.
Overnight: Starhotels Excelsior, Bologna
Sail in luxury on board Celebrity Eclipse®, a modern cruise ship offering world-class dining, stunning staterooms and rejuvenating spa experiences. Unwind by the pool and enjoy unforgettable entertainment, all on board this floating paradise.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Celebrity Eclipse®
Embrace the Mediterranean allure of Split, Croatia. With its historic Diocletian’s Palace, stunning coastal views, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s a city that invites you to explore the crossroads of history and modernity along the Dalmatian coast.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Celebrity Eclipse®
Dubrovnik, Croatia’s “Pearl of the Adriatic,” enchants with medieval charm and coastal beauty. Historic city walls, cobblestone streets, and stunning views make it a captivating blend of history and scenery.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Celebrity Eclipse®
Kotor is a picturesque coastal town located in Montenegro. Kotor offers breathtaking views and outdoor activities like hiking up to the Kotor Fortress. Its blend of natural beauty and rich cultural history makes Kotor a captivating destination for visitors.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Celebrity Eclipse®
Discover Valletta, Malta’s captivating capital, where ornate palaces, museums, and historic fortifications await. Stroll the narrow streets with overhanging balconies, immerse in its rich heritage, and let Valletta’s charm inspire your every step.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Celebrity Eclipse®
Rhodes, Greece’s captivating island. Roam ancient ruins, bask on sun-kissed shores, and savor Mediterranean flavors. Let this island’s history and beauty inspire your Hellenic exploration.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Celebrity Eclipse®
Experience the enchantment of Mykonos, Greece – a vibrant island transformed by tourism. Explore its whitewashed streets, historic landmarks, and lively nightlife. Let Mykonos captivate your senses and leave you spellbound by its irresistible allure.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Celebrity Eclipse®
Santorini, where dreams meet reality. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of whitewashed villages, breath taking sunsets, and the Aegean Sea’s azure embrace, and let this island transport you to a realm of pure bliss.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Celebrity Eclipse®
Disembarking in Athens, fly to İstanbul which promises a living mosaic of cultures, evident in its diverse neighbourhoods and culinary delights. With its rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels and vibrant markets.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton Istanbul City Center
Today, your guide will whisk you on a fascinating tour. Visit the iconic Blue Mosque, wander Hippodrome Square, enjoy a photo stop at the magnificent Hagia Sophia and lose yourself in the colourful Grand Bazaar.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton Istanbul City Center
Today you’ll transfer to Türkiye’s cosmopolitan capital, where you’ll enjoy an overnight hotel stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: The Green Park Hotel Ankara
Following a photo stop at Lake Tuz, Türkiye’s second-largest lake known for its stunning salt flats, you’ll then visit a Wine House for a sophisticated wine tasting before arriving in Cappadocia for a two-night hotel stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir
Join an optional early morning tour witnessing Cappadocia’s iconic sunrise punctuated with vibrant hot air balloons. Explore the Three Beauties Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar Valley and Pasabag Valley before encountering the Avon Valley’s Red River, Türkiye’s largest river.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir
Today, you’ll visit Sultan Han Caravanserai, a well-preserved example of architecture and head to Konya, a city rich in cultural heritage. Here, you’ll explore the Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of Rumi, a renowned Sushi mystic.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Grand Hotel Konya
Next, you’ll transfer to Pamukkale meaning “Cotton Castle” in Turkish. Enjoy a tour of a local textile outlet and time at leisure ahead of tomorrow’s tour of region’s stunning white terraces filled with mineral-rich water.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Richmond Pamukkale Thermal
Visit the UNESCO Ancient City of Hierapolis to explore the “Cotton Castle”, a geological marvel where thermal springs create a terrace of white baths. You’ll then transfer to Ephesus, one of the world’s best preserved ancient cities.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Elite World Kuşadası
Relax on the beaches of Kuşadası or opt for an optional tour of the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Dine on delicious Mediterranean cuisine as you admire the panoramic vistas of the beckoning horizon and surrounding coastline.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Elite World Kuşadası
Leaving Kuşadası behind, soar through skies on cable car to the Acropolis of Pergamon before reaching Çanakkale. Nestled on the Dardanelles Strait, it promises to be one of the highlights of your trip; here you’ll uncover the history of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale
Your day begins with a photo stop at the Trojan Horse, before you’ll explore the serene Lone Pine Memorial with views of the 1915 front line and the historic Anzac Cove landing site.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale
Today you’ll return to İstanbul for an overnight hotel stay, concluding your incredible adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton Istanbul City Center
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
Celebrity Eclipse®
Not only does Celebrity Eclipse® bring guests the utmost in elegance and refinement, but the wining and dining experience on board is also sure to satisfy.
Celebrity Eclipse® represents an unspeakable paradise for food connoisseurs, with many gastronomic tastes catered for throughout the ship. Better yet, music fans can enjoy astounding live music, with a diverse range of acts that span all beloved genres, performing from dawn until dusk.
As a relatively large vessel, Celebrity Eclipse® offers plenty of amenities and activities to inspire and stimulate guests, which makes it ideal for a first timer in the world of luxury cruises. The accommodation options on board this Solstice-class ship, too, are formidably opulent to cater to even the most demanding expectations.
Finally, the choice of destinations available for Celebrity Eclipse® cruises is likely to leave you similarly entranced.
- Tonnage 122,000 tons
- Length 1,040 ft (317.00 m)
Life on board Celebrity Eclipse®
Whether you are seeking unmatched elegance, comfort, style, or so much else, Celebrity Eclipse® might feel almost too good to be true but believe us – it’s true. Set sail on board one of the most beautiful ships to ever grace the ocean.
dining
If you desire flavour, then Celebrity Eclipse® has it – whether you fancy French, Italian, Japanese, or something else entirely in the world of gastronomy, this vessel caters to all and any cravings for both food and drink, with only the finest cuisine available.
- Le Petit Chef®
- Tuscan Grille
- Sushi on Five
- Main Restaurant
- Oceanview Café
- Mast Grill
- Blu
- Luminae
- The Spa Café
- Rendezvous Lounge
- Martini Bar and Crush
- World Class Bar
- Passport Bar
- Cellar Masters
Facilities
Embrace the greatest comfort in body and mind, with the superb amenities that a Celebrity Eclipse® cruise provides.
- Basketball court
- Lawn bowling
- Casino
- Celebrity iLounge
- Fitness centre
- Hair salon
- Relaxation Lounge
- ShipMates – Kids Club
- Spa Veranda
entertainment
From live music to movie nights, Celebrity Eclipse® is built for entertainment, with an impressive range of activities spread across her 16 decks. Assuredly, there is entertainment enough to suit everyone on board.
- Theatre shows
- Live comedy
- Live music
- Movie nights
- Bingo
- Quizzes
- Game shows
- Celebrity activities
Cabins & Suites
A high-end cruise represents what may be a much-needed escape from the bustle of daily life. It is important, then, that you have a suitable space in which to truly relax on board, not to mention achieve restful sleep.
Celebrity Eclipse® offers some of the most relaxing, luxurious, and comfortable rooms of any cruise ship – each cabin ranging in size, style, and views to match your needs.
Inside Prices from $11,299pp
World-class amenities and pure luxury – Celebrity Eclipse®’ Inside Staterooms offer unprecedented levels of comfort and space.
- Interactive TV
- King-sized bed
- Celebrity’s eXhale® bedding featuring the Cashmere™ Mattress
- Four pillows in every stateroom
- Plush 100% cotton bathrobes and towels
- Premium Custom blended bathroom products
- Complimentary beach towels
- Complimentary dining in a variety of restaurants
- Twice daily housekeeping service
- Individual safe
- Fresh ice upon request
Ocean View Prices from $12,799pp
When you are looking to book a stateroom that affords you stunning views of the sea with barely a need for you to leave the comfort of your accommodation, an Ocean View cabin on board Celebrity Eclipse® could be an excellent option.
- Interactive TV
- King-sized bed
- Celebrity’s eXhale® bedding featuring the Cashmere™ Mattress
- Four pillows in every stateroom
- Plush 100% cotton bathrobes and towels
- Premium Custom blended bathroom products
- Complimentary beach towels
- Complimentary dining in a variety of restaurants
- Twice daily housekeeping service
- Individual safe
- Fresh ice upon request
Veranda Prices from $13,799pp
Your own private balcony from which to watch the sunset over the sea – these views and experiences will stay in your memory bank for a lifetime, and it’s all possible with a Veranda stateroom on board Celebrity Eclipse®.
- Interactive TV
- King-sized bed
- Celebrity’s eXhale® bedding featuring the Cashmere™ Mattress
- Four pillows in every stateroom
- Plush 100% cotton bathrobes and towels
- Premium Custom blended bathroom products
- Complimentary beach towels
- Complimentary dining in a variety of restaurants
- Twice daily housekeeping service
- Individual safe
- Fresh ice upon request
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors
- Private veranda opens up to outdoor seating
Concierge Class Prices from $14,299pp
Sophisticated, elegant and refined, Celebrity Cruises offer a range of suite options, providing guests with luxurious accommodations and a variety of exclusive amenities. Suite classes vary from ship to ship, but these are an example of the amenities* you might expect when booking a suite on board Celebrity Cruises:
- Spacious accommodations with separate living areas, premium products and in-room perks.
- Access to exclusive dining venues, offering a more intimate and exclusive culinary experience.
- Personalised concierge service and complimentary shoeshine service.
- Priority reservations to speciality dining, spa appointments, shore excursions and on-board activities.
*Specific suite details differ by category and ship.
Your Hotel Stays
Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior, Bologna (Or Similar)
Starhotels Excelsior in Bologna blends modern sophistication with Italian elegance, in the heart of the city. Located near Bologna Centrale train station, it provides convenient access to the city’s historic landmarks and cultural gems. The hotel features stylish, well-appointed rooms and suites, ensuring a comfortable stay with premium amenities. During your stay, savour authentic Italian flavours at the onsite restaurant or unwind with a cocktail at the chic bar.
İstanbul
Sheraton Istanbul City Center (Or Similar)
Sheraton İstanbul City Center is a modern, upscale hotel located in the vibrant heart of İstanbul, Türkiye. Offering contemporary rooms and suites with luxurious amenities, the hotel provides a comfortable and stylish stay for both business and leisure travelers. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, a well-equipped fitness center, an indoor pool, and a relaxing spa. With its central location, Sheraton Istanbul City Center is conveniently close to popular attractions such as Taksim Square, the historic Sultanahmet district, and bustling shopping areas, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
Ankara
The Green Park Hotel Ankara (Or Similar)
The Green Park Ankara Hotel provides a serene escape in Türkiye’s vibrant capital. This upscale hotel combines modern elegance with comfort, offering stylish rooms equipped with contemporary amenities. Guests can enjoy the use of a range of facilities, including a well-equipped fitness centre, a refreshing indoor pool and a relaxing spa. The hotel’s dining options serve delicious local and international cuisine, while the inviting lounge area offers a cosy retreat.
Cappadocia
Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir (Or Similar)
Renowned for its impeccable service, Crowne Plaza Cappadocia features beautifully appointed rooms with breathtaking vistas of the iconic fairy chimneys and mesmerising rock formations. Unwind in the rejuvenating spa or savour exquisite dining at the hotel’s acclaimed restaurants. With its prime location near to Göreme National Park and the area’s famous hot air balloon rides, it serves as the perfect gateway to the region’s rich history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty.
Konya
Grand Hotel Konya (Or Similar)
Grand Hotel Konya is a prestigious five-star hotel located in the vibrant city of Konya. Known for its accommodations and exceptional service, the hotel features spacious rooms with modern amenities, multiple dining options offering exquisite cuisine, and extensive leisure facilities including an outdoor pool, fitness centre, and spa. Business travellers benefit from well-equipped meeting rooms and conference halls. Its strategic location provides easy access to Konya’s cultural landmarks, such as the Mevlana Museum, making it a perfect choice for those seeking style, comfort and an excellent location.
Pamukkale
Richmond Pamukkale Thermal (Or Similar)
Richmond Thermal Hotel Pamukkale offers a retreat in the scenic region of Pamukkale, renowned for its thermal springs and travertine terraces. The hotel boasts elegantly furnished rooms, modern amenities, and a range of dining options featuring delicious local and international cuisine. Guests can indulge in the therapeutic benefits of the hotel’s thermal pools, enjoy relaxing treatments at the spa, or explore nearby attractions like the ancient city of Hierapolis. With exceptional service and stunning natural surroundings, it an ideal choice for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Kuşadası
Elite World Kuşadası (Or Similar)
The Elite World Kuşadası epitomises luxury and relaxation in the vibrant coastal town of Kuşadası. This upscale resort offers beautifully designed rooms with modern comforts and stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Guests can indulge in diverse dining options, from gourmet restaurants to casual eateries and unwind at the luxurious spa or by the sparkling pool. The hotel also features direct beach access, providing an ideal spot for sunbathing and water sports.
Çanakkale
DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale (Or Similar)
DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale offers a blend of modern and historic charm in the heart of Çanakkale. Here, you’ll be welcomed with the signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie and can enjoy stylish, comfortable rooms with stunning views of the Dardanelles Strait. The hotel features a range of amenities, including a well-equipped fitness centre, a relaxing spa, and a vibrant restaurant serving delicious local and international cuisine.
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