| Region | Europe & Mediterranean |
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| Book by | 30 July 2012 |
| Price | from £1,495 |
Combining the comfort of boutique-style cruising with the very best of cultural travel, Voyages to Antiquity offers a unique opportunity to explore the origins and genius of western civilisation.
Voyages to Antiquity features:
Included gratuities to your cabin steward and restaurant staff.
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2 nights at Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens · Mycenae (Nauplia) · Monemvasia · The Minoan site of Knossos (Rethimnon) · Rhodes · Delos · Mykonos · Samos · Ephesus & Aphrodisias (overnight in Kusadasi) · Overnight in Istanbul · Cruising the Dardanelles · Mount Athos · Skiathos · Athens
For mouthwatering natural beauty and outstanding archaeological sites, there are few journeys in the world that can compare with this two-week cruise of the Greek Islands and the coast of Turkey. The quality of the light, the clear waters of the Aegean and the drama of the landscape have inspired writers, poets and artists since the time of Homer. From the emergence of the Minoans on Crete to the flourishing of Ancient Greek culture and the epic struggle between east and west that raged since King Darius reigned Persia to the age of the Crusades, it is here that much of the history of western civilisation has been played out.
Includes 2 nights pre-cruise stay at Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
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| 03 Sep MON | ATHENS, Greece Arrive and transfer to hotel |
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| 04 Sep TUE | ATHENS, Greece Morning city tour including the ACROPOLIS and Museum, free afternoon to explore |
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| 05 Sep WED | PIRAEUS, Greece Free morning in Athens, afternoon transfer to PIRAEUS to board Aegean Odyssey |
embark | 10.00 pm |
| 06 Sep THU | NAUPLIA, Greece Tour the ancient city of MYCENAE, afternoon to explore NAUPLIA or EPIDAURUS |
7.00 am | midnight |
| 07 Sep FRI | MONEMVASIA, Greece Morning town walking tour, including Christos Elkomenos Cathedral. Afternoon to explore |
7.00 am | 8.00 pm |
| 08 Sep SAT | RETHIMNON, Crete, Greece Morning tour: Minoan site at KNOSSOS. Afternoon optional tour: Venetian CHANIA |
7.00 am | 8.00pm |
| 09 Sep SUN | RHODES, Greece Morning tour to Old Town of RHODES, including Citadel of the Knights of St John. Afternoon optional trip to LINDOS |
8.00am | 8.00pm |
| 10 Sep MON | DELOS, Greece Morning island tour: Sanctuary of Apollo, Avenue of the Lions, Sacred Harbour |
8.00am | 1.00pm |
| 10 Sep MON | MYKONOS, Greece Afternoon at leisure |
2.00pm | midnight |
| 11 Sep TUE | SAMOS, Greece Visit Archaeology Museum in VATHY, Heraion, Museum of Wine |
8.00am | noon |
| 11 Sep TUE | KUSADASI, Turkey Afternoon sightseeing: the ancient Roman city of EPHESUS |
2.00pm | overnight |
| 12 Sep WED | KUSADASI, Turkey Full day excursion to APHRODISIAS |
8.00pm | |
| 13 Sep THU | AT SEA Lectures on board |
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| 14 Sep FRI | ISTANBUL, Turkey Morning city sightseeing including BLUE MOSQUE, HAGIA SOPHIA, Topkapi Palace. Free afternoon or optional Bosphorus tour. |
7.00am | overnight |
| 15 Sep SAT | ISTANBUL, Turkey A choice between the included tours: SÜLEYMANIYE MOSQUE, Church of St Saviour at CHORA, or Archaeological Museum & CISTERNS |
1.00pm | |
| 15 Sep SAT | DARDANELLES, Turkey Cruising through the DARDANELLES |
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| 16 Sep SUN | MOUNT ATHOS, Greece Cruise past MOUNT ATHOS en route to Skiathos |
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| 16 Sep SUN | SKIATHOS, Greece Afternoon at leisure |
2.00pm | 6.00pm |
| 17 Sep MON | PIRAEUS, Greece Disembark and transfer to Athens Airport for the flight home |
disembark |
| Cabins | Deck | Brochure Price | Special Offer Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALCONY | |||||
| A | Owner's Suites, Balcony | Lido | £ 5,995 | ||
| B | Junior Suites, Balcony | Lido | £ 5,550 | £ 4,550 | |
| C | Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony | Lido | Bridge | £ 5,095 | £ 3,995 | |
| D | Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony | Belvedere | £ 4,850 | ||
| PREMIUM | |||||
| F | Deluxe Stateroom, Outside | Belvedere | £ 3,995 | ||
| G | Deluxe Stateroom, Outside | Bridge | Belvedere | £ 3,795 | £ 2,795 | |
| H* | Premium Outside | Bridge | £ 3,550 | £ 2,250 | |
| I | Premium Outside | Belvedere | £ 3,395 | ||
| J | Premium Outside | Columbus | £ 3,195 | ||
| K | Standard Outside | Columbus | £ 2,995 | ||
| L | Premium Inside | Belvedere | Columbus | £ 2,850 | ||
| M | Premium Inside | Columbus | £ 2,650 | ||
| N | Standard Inside | Belvedere | Columbus | £ 2,495 | £ 1,495 | |
*Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy, and include the cash savings applicable for the respective sailings advertised. Based on 16 October departure. Contact us for 3 September departure.
**Low cost single supplement of only £100 is subject to availability.
†Our offer of up to £1,300 cash savings per person (up to £2,600† per cabin) is based on double occupancy in Category H, for the two advertised departures. Savings vary per category and are valid in selected available categories only. Please see website for details. Single travellers receive 50% of the discount.
# Our free regional connections are from selected UK airports only. Please check at time of booking.
Our Special Offers and discounts are strictly capacity controlled, subject to availability, and may be withdrawn at any time. Voyages to Antiquity (UK) Limited is registered in England. Ship's Registry: Malta.
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