Step into a world of timeless elegance, history and culture on a 14-night Mediterranean cruise before immersing yourself in the breathtaking Italian Lakes.
After an overnight stay in Athens, you’ll board Oosterdam for a spectacular Mediterranean cruise. Sail into Kotor’s medieval charm before experiencing Corfu’s beauty and Messina’s Sicilian allure. Other unmissable treasures include Palma de Mallorca’s Balearic paradise, Barcelona’s vibrant culture, Valletta’s fortified grandeur, Santorini’s whitewashed beauty, and Kuşadası, home to Ephesus’ legendary ruins.
Returning to Athens, your adventure continues to Milan, then to Lake Maggiore, the first of four stunning lakes. After three nights, travel to Lake Como, then Lake Iseo, Italy’s hidden gem. A highlight awaits on board the Bernina Red Train, a scenic masterpiece through the Swiss Alps. Finally, unwind with three nights by Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
14 night full-board cruise on board Oosterdam
1 night, four-star hotel stay in Athens at the Meliá Athens
Scenic rail journey on the Bernina Red Train
Lake Como tour
Overnight flights
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Your holiday begins as your fly from Australia to your destination.
Arriving in Athens, you’ll begin your holiday with a one-night hotel stay.
Overnight: Meliá Athens
Step on board Holland America’s Oosterdam for a remarkable voyage to cherish. With its elegant design and sophisticated amenities, on board you’ll indulge in world-class dining, relax in spacious staterooms, and enjoy a range of entertainment options.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
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: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
A captivating blend of history and natural beauty. Wander through Venetian streets, bask in golden sunsets, and indulge in mouth-watering cuisine. Immerse yourself in the island’s allure and create lifelong memories.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Step into Messina’s captivating realm, where art and history merge. Explore the Museo Regionale’s Caravaggio masterpieces and embrace the ancient grandeur of Sicily’s capital. Let Messina transport you to a world of enchantment and inspiration.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Discover Palma de Mallorca, Spain’s Mediterranean gem. Bask on golden beaches, explore the enchanting old town, and indulge in delectable cuisine. Let Palma’s beauty and vibrant energy captivate your soul and create unforgettable memories.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Barcelona, Spain’s Mediterranean jewel, harmonises history and modernity. Gaudí’s architecture, bustling La Rambla, and vibrant beachfront create a captivating blend of culture, art, and coastal allure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
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: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Discover the maritime charm of Souda, Crete. With its tranquil bay, historic fortresses, and Mediterranean ambiance, it’s a place that invites you to explore the island’s rich history and savor the beauty of coastal Greece.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
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: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Kuşadası, Türkiye, captivates with its Aegean allure. From the historic Ephesus ruins to pristine beaches and a vibrant bazaar, it offers a delightful fusion of history, culture, and relaxation.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Oosterdam
Returning to Athens, your adventure continues with a flight to Milan, then a transfer to Lake Maggiore, the first of four stunning lakes, for a three-night hotel stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Zacchera Hotels Collection
During a leisurely day on the shores of Lake Maggiore, you could wander through Stresa’s cobbled streets, indulge in local cuisine at a lakeside café, or take a scenic cable car ride up Mottarone for breathtaking panoramic views.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Zacchera Hotels Collection
This morning, you’ll depart for Lake Como. Discover the ancient buildings, courtyards, towers, and medieval walls of this quintessentially glamorous lakeside destination before heading to Lake Iseo, where you’ll spend the next two delightful nights.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa
Today you’ll start with a scenic drive to St. Moritz, then board the Bernina Red Train for a mesmerising ride through Alpine wonders – Engadin, Poschiavo Valley, Bernina Pass, Alt Grum, Puschlaversee and the iconic Brusio Spiral Viaduct.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa
Surrounded by majestic mountains, Lake Garda’s shimmering blue waters reflect a breathtaking backdrop. Over three nights, explore charming lakeside towns, such as Sirmione and Malcesine, with their medieval castles and narrow streets, or dabble in water activities.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Villa Garuti
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight flight
Your Tour Highlights
Oosterdam
The majestic Oosterdam offers guests plenty to see and do on board when not soaking up expansive views of the sea, or relaxing in spacious staterooms after an exciting day partaking in all manner of activities across the vessel’s 11 decks.
Guests are invited to begin their day with an exquisite breakfast in the gorgeously adorned Dining Room, before enjoying other generous on-board amenities such as the Greenhouse Spa and Salon. From live dance performances to sushi bars and movie theatres, there are facilities and activities for everyone to revel in on board this mighty vessel.
In addition to Oosterdam’s unique design features, the stunningly large open-air deck offers mesmerising ocean views while you take a stroll or relax in your deckchair. At night, when the ship truly comes alive, you can catch numerous further activities such as expert history lectures or electric theatre productions under the stars.
- Tonnage 82,305 tons
- Length 935 ft (285.00 m)
Life on board Oosterdam
Masterfully adorned with stunning artwork, Oosterdam epitomises sophistication and comfort. With its exquisite dining rooms offering world-class cuisine, a lavish spa, and a wide range of spacious suites, there’s nothing quite like life on board this luxury vessel.
dining
Treat your tastebuds to a wide range of delectable dishes and refined cuisine on board Oosterdam. With so much to choose from, there is sure to be something to suit your current taste and mood – so why not get exploring the many on-board eateries?
- The Pinnacle Grill
- Tamarind
- The Dining Room
- Rudi’s Sel De Mar
- Nami Sushi
- Club Orange
- Canaletto
- Taste of De Librije (European Sailings)
- Lido
- New York Deli and Pizza
- Dive-in
- Grand Dutch Cafe
- Explorations Cafe
- Gelato
- The Culinary Arts Centre
Facilities
It doesn’t matter whether you like to take things slow and steady on a cruise holiday, or are more the ‘all-action’ type; this Vista-class ship is sure to have plenty you will love. Offering a wide range of facilities and activities on board, Oosterdam will keep you and other members of your travelling party more than satisfactorily occupied during enchanting days at sea.
- Library
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Wi-Fi
- Sport
- Three pools (indoor and outdoor)
- Whirlpools
- Jacuzzis
- Nursery
- Kids Club
- Shops
- Laundry
entertainment
Whatever your idea of great entertainment might be, the team behind Oosterdam has covered all the possibilities that are likely to come to your mind – and then a few more. With a wide variety of enthralling entertainment options on board Oosterdam, guests can enjoy live music, dance performances, and comedy shows, to cite just a few of the highlights.
- Casino
- Theatre
- Night Club
Stateroom and Suites
Boasting refined amenities and Holland America’s sumptuous signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed, each elegant stateroom offers a pleasant and welcoming stay. Most rooms are also ocean-facing for glorious views and feature added touches of luxury including premium massage shower heads.
inside Prices from $10,999pp
Oosterdam offers luxurious and spacious Inside staterooms for her guests. Featuring modern decor, easy-to-use amenities, and comfort-enhancing furniture, these rooms are the perfect haven to indulge in after a busy day making the most of the activities and amenities presented by this formidable ship.
- Signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses
- Private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin
- Telephone
- Safe
- Two beds convertible to a queen-size bed
Ocean View Prices from $11,999pp
These large and luxurious staterooms – and by “large”, we’re talking as much as around 180 square feet – offer breathtakingly panoramic views of the ocean, or at least, they certainly can do, if you opt for a standard Ocean View cabin. Otherwise, staterooms offering partial sea views and fully obstructed views are also available, depending on your preferences.
- Signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses
- Private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin
- Telephone
- Safe
- Two beds convertible to a queen-size bed
- Window
- Desk
- Separate seating area
Verandah Prices from $13,909pp
There are few forms of cruise-ship accommodation that are quite as satisfying to stay in as one of Oosterdam’s Verandah staterooms. As the name suggests, these rooms overlook private verandahs through floor-to-ceiling windows that offer up an abundance of natural light. Some of these cabins have a partly obstructed view, so you will need to think carefully about whether you would favour this, or a full sea view.
- Signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses
- Private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin
- Telephone
- Safe
- Two beds convertible to a queen-size bed
- Separate seating area
- Private verandah
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
Signature Suite Prices from $15,969pp
If you’re seeking accommodation that offers something close to the ultimate luxury cruise experience, well, you might just have found it in the form of Oosterdam’s Signature Suites. With up to 384 square feet of space on offer including the verandah, these are rooms that don’t exactly “do” compromise, especially as far as the jaw-dropping ocean views are concerned.
- Mini bar
- Sofa bed
- Murphy bed
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Telephone
- Safe
- Signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses
- Choice of firm, medium or soft pillows
- Private bathroom with shower, dual vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and additional shower stall
- Complimentary fresh fruit
- Deluxe bathrobes
- Generous storage
- Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining
- Daily housekeeping
- Elemis Aromapure bath amenities
Your Hotel Stays
Athens
Meliá Athens (Or Similar)
Meliá Athens Hotel stands as a modern haven in the heart of the Greek capital. Its contemporary design, upscale amenities, and convenient location make it a top choice for travellers. The hotel’s well-appointed rooms offer panoramic city views, ensuring a comfortable stay. Culinary delights await at its on-site restaurant and rooftop bar. Situated near cultural landmarks like the Acropolis and Plaka, guests can easily explore Athens’ rich history. With a fitness centre and spa, Meliá Athens combines relaxation and adventure for an immersive Greek experience.
Lake Maggiore
Zacchera Hotels Collection (Or Similar)
The Zacchera Hotels, Grand Hotel Dino, Hotel Simplon, Hotel Splendid and Grand Hotel Bristol in Stresa, all boast privileged positions on the shores of Lake Maggiore and the breathtaking Gulf of Borromeo. Each with its own team of highly professional staff, elegance, sumptuous comfort and high-quality facilities, every stay here is an unforgettable pleasure for all guests. Marvel at the astonishing views as you dine alfresco in one of the exceptional restaurants, indulge in a treatment or two in the opulent wellness centre or wander the lush gardens, bursting with colour.
Lake Iseo
Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa (Or Similar)
A serene lakeside retreat on the shores of Lake Iseo, Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa blends Italian charm with Thai-inspired wellness rituals. Guests can unwind in elegantly designed rooms, many with stunning lake views, and indulge in a range of rejuvenating treatments at the authentic Thai spa. The hotel boasts a fine-dining restaurant featuring local and international cuisine, complemented by an extensive wine selection. In addition to its location right on the lake, the hotel boasts both indoor and indoor swimming pools as well as a sauna for the ultimate in relaxation.
Lake Garda
Villa Garuti (Or Similar)
Nestled in the picturesque town of Bardolino on the shores of Lake Garda, Villa Garuti presents an idyllic Italian retreat. The hotel’s elegantly designed rooms and suites offer a seamless blend of modern comforts and classic charm, some boasting stunning lake views. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s lush gardens, an inviting outdoor pool, and a relaxing terrace area, perfect for soaking in the panoramic beauty of the surroundings. With its convenient location near local attractions and the waterfront, Villa Garuti provides an ideal haven for an unforgettable Lake Garda getaway.
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