MINERVA ROME TO ISTANBUL CRUISE OFFER

This travel offer is valid until 29 February 2012 For the latest prices call one of our luxury cruise specialists now on 0845 643 1878.

For those who know Swan Hellenic, a cruise aboard Minerva is the ultimate in well-planned and meticulously executed discovery cruising. With more than 50 years’ experience this British company has perfected the art of small ship discovery cruising to a point where every cruise delights, surprises and satisfies curious minds - and where you can be assured of travelling in comfort and style, backed up by high standards of service from friendly staff onboard Minerva. Read about the Minerva ship refurbishment and upgrade.

• These reduced fares now include a programme of extra excursions, worth up to £200 per person
• Book by 29 February 2012
• Outside cabins from just £1,999 pp

• Inside cabins from just £1,495 pp

Experience the fusion of Mediterranean cultures, art and architecture and trace the history of empires and peoples as you sail from one great city to the next. Visit the iconic cities of Rome, Naples, Valletta, Athens and Istanbul as well as exploring the delights of Sorrento, the medina of Sousse and Norman stronghold of Palermo.

A Swan Hellenic cruise represents excellent value for money, with so much included in your cruise fare:

• Flights to and from Minerva
• Tailor-made itinerary to fascinating ports of call that includes evenings in port and overnight stays
• An integrated programme of shore excursions
• A stimulating programme of Guest Speaker talks
• A Swan Hellenic on board team to ensure that each day of your cruise lives up to expectations
• All gratuities on board and ashore and all port and airport taxes

• Programme of additional excursions, worth up to £200 pp

Minerva is a small ship, offering a truly unique cruising experience:

• Travel in country house-style comfort with around 350 like-minded passengers
• Discover the history and culture of civilisations ancient and modern
• Enjoy a tailor-made programme of inclusive escorted shore excursions worth up to £500
• Travel with eminent Guest Speakers, who bring you closer to each destination
• Dine in the restaurant of your choice in the company of your friends
• Exceptional value for money, including all tips on board and ashore
• Travel with an experienced British company established in 1954

Swan Hellenic have embarked on a multi-million pound upgrade which will take Minerva forward into the next era. Without increasing the number of berths or the number of passengers on board, innovative design will give added space and comfort. The new specification will feature an increased number of balcony cabins raising the number from 12 to 44, and an upgrade of all 181 ensuite passenger cabin facilities. Imaginative design will transform the public areas on board providing increased passenger space for her 350 passengers.

A new wrap-around Orpheus Lounge and Bar will be created at the forward end of the top deck providing expansive panoramic views. Shackleton’s Bar will be extended into a horseshoe shape allowing passengers additional space in which to relax and enjoy the intimate on board ambience prior to dining in the newly named signature Swan Restaurant, named after our founders W F and R K Swan. A new walk round teak Promenade Deck, which preserves the classic days of cruising, will be laid at the top of the ship. This, with the Orpheus Lounge and Bar, will offer the perfect vantage points, both inside and out, for those memorable arrivals and departures, early morning walks and pre and post dinner cocktails.

A reconfiguration of the public areas on Bridge Deck will see the former cinema upgraded to an additional lounge, to be known as the Livingstone Lounge. The internet area, currently located in the Library, will move to the port side of the ship and be renamed the Internet Lounge. This larger facility will meet our passengers’ expectations, allowing them to remain in close touch with family and friends.The renowned and popular Swan Hellenic library, which boasts some 5,000 volumes, an integral part of the Swan Hellenic heritage, will remain unchanged. A new Salon Centre and Gymnasium will be created at the aft end of Aegean Deck. The aft end of the new Sun Deck will be extended with teak decking to create an additional, sheltered outside space for relaxation, while the teak deck surrounding the pool area on Bridge Deck will now benefit from a canopy arrangement to provide protection from the sun. This will create an enhanced space for dining alfresco and also create a late evening entertainment venue.

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0800 6123 354

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