--- title: "Azura: 7 nights from Valletta, 6 Jul 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-thread-aegean-asia-minor~POC-AZURA-20280706-7 description: "7-night P&O Cruises cruise on Azura from Valletta on 6 Jul 2028, visiting Santorini, Rhodes, Kusadasi, Piraeus (Athens). Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0b0ce589d3bd7080.jpg --- # Sapphire Thread – Aegean & Asia Minor ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Valletta on Azura](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0b0ce589d3bd7080.jpg) ## About this cruise A 7-night round trip from Valletta, sailing on 6 July. After a day at sea it calls at Santorini, Rhodes, Kusadasi and Piraeus (Athens) on four consecutive port days. The stops are in Greece and Türkiye. Typical highs for the time of year run from 27°C in Santorini to 37°C in Kusadasi (81 to 99°F). After another day at sea you're back in Valletta on 13 July. Azura (2010) carries up to 3,100 guests on 19 decks. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Azura](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/azura.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-07-06 - **Return:** 2028-07-13 - **From:** [Valletta, Malta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) - **Price:** from €1,258 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | Thu, Jul 6, 2028 | | | Embark | 25–28°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Fri, Jul 7 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | Sat, Jul 8 | | | Port day | 24–27°C | | 4 | [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) | GR | Sun, Jul 9 | | | Port day | 25–29°C | | 5 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | Mon, Jul 10 | | | Port day | 24–37°C | | 6 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | Tue, Jul 11 | | | Port day | 24–34°C | | 7 | Sea day | | Wed, Jul 12 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | Thu, Jul 13 | | | Disembark | 25–28°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £1,993 | £1,993 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=d4f81f1a-8185-40b9-90bf-f36eecd5ecc8) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £2,249 | £2,249 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=bcab1f82-c66d-4075-b908-1f01c847b06a) | | Balcony | Balcony | £3,038 | £3,038 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=241e60a0-09cc-4346-b5d0-e0008bb4ed08) | | Suite | Suite | £4,938 | £4,938 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=5cf7ea20-0ea9-4e5c-8248-1b8c603527cb) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £2,098 | £1,049 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=2620060a-d6cc-430d-8f96-9b7d48e09ea6) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £2,498 | £1,249 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=0158e4b1-97f5-450a-8af0-1bae0262ac1b) | | Balcony | Balcony | £3,198 | £1,599 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=6a824159-c1d8-4e3e-b4fc-a54fa548b186) | | Suite | Suite | £4,938 | £2,469 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=fd18825b-d548-428c-b5b1-0682b5811db7) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £2,697 | £899 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=f662445b-8a2c-4c7c-9f74-2cd5658e0782) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £3,157 | £1,052 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=eaeb319a-c2c0-4fae-80cc-18978b8fb59e) | | Balcony | Balcony | £3,897 | £1,299 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=d980bae6-2574-4053-9c56-f44715ca0e55) | | Suite | Suite | £5,917 | £1,972 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=f062c236-fa8d-4346-8f27-76926c25a30e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £3,296 | £824 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=300d7317-2d48-4ffa-a6fb-2c3bcf284d88) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £3,756 | £939 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=71160598-5310-47ca-9133-db9dd558a985) | | Balcony | Balcony | £4,556 | £1,139 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=cab7c0ad-0308-4378-bad5-e79655441cdc) | | Suite | Suite | £6,336 | £1,584 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=ea989e55-7a53-46d8-94c5-9f5da1086582) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ## View on official site - [pocruises.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?via=markdown&site=GBP&guests=2) (GBP) pocruises.com only takes bookings from people who live in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. From anywhere else it shows the GBP fare but stops you at checkout. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AZURA-20280706-7.md?pid=2620060a-d6cc-430d-8f96-9b7d48e09ea6) Tips are already included in this price, and P&O Cruises adds nothing on board. ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. - **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. - **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Specialty restaurants · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### GBP | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-31 | £2,098 | £2,498 | £3,198 | £4,938 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 3,100 - **Crew:** 1,250 - **Gross Tonnage:** 115,055 GT - **Decks:** 19 - **Length:** 290 m - **Beam:** 36m ## Port Details ### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) *Malta* > A fortress city of honey-coloured stone Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Maltese, English - Timezone: Europe/Malta ### [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) *Greece* > Sunsets that redefine the colour blue Avg dock time: 12.1h · Weather: 24–27°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) *Greece* > Medieval knights and Aegean light Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) *Turkey* > Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 24–37°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: Turkish - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) *Greece* > The Acropolis beckons from the harbour Avg dock time: 11.3h · Weather: 24–34°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens [Azura sails this route on 1 more date. Compare both dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/azura/7-nights-from-valletta-kusadasi-piraeus-athens-rhodes.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Azura | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Labyrinth’s Shore – Malta’s Path to Dalmatia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/labyrinth-s-shore-malta-s-path-to-dalmatia~POC-AZURA-20280622-14.md) | Jun 22 – Jul 6, 2028 | 14 nights | Valletta | from €2,338 pp (£1,949) | | Next sailing | [Sail of the Sunken Palaces – Malta & Greece](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-of-the-sunken-palaces-malta-greece~POC-AZURA-20280713-14.md) | Jul 13 – 27, 2028 | 14 nights | Valletta | from €2,254 pp (£1,879) | ## Explore more - [More Azura cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/azura.md) - [Visit P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Cruises from Valletta](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=valletta) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)