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Aegean Odyssey
14 Night The Crusades:
The West Must March
Rome to Limassol

Ship: Aegean Odyssey
Cruise Line: Voyages to Antiquity
Departures:  30 October 2012
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports: Civitavecchia, Palermo, Trapani, Tunis, Valletta, Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, Rhodes, Antalya, Tasucu, Limassol
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Rome
Airport gateway (Departure) : Larnaca

Itinerary

 

Date Port Arrive Depart
Day 
1
ROME, Italy
Arrive in Rome and transfer to CIVITAVECCHIA to board Aegean Odyssey 
embark  8.00pm 
Day 
2
PALERMO, Sicily
Morning at sea, afternoon tour of the MONREALE Cathedral 
2.00pm  overnight 
Day 
3
PALERMO, Sicily
Morning city tour: Norman Royal Palace, Palatine Chapel, Palermo Cathedral 
  1.30pm 
Day 
3
TRAPANI, Sicily
Afternoon trip by coach to SEGESTA, join the ship at Trapani 
6.30pm  10.00pm 
Day 
4
TUNIS, Tunisia
A day's excursion to the Roman city of DOUGGA 
8.00am  overnight 
Day 
5
TUNIS, Tunisia
Tour of CARTHAGE and Museum 
  2.00pm 
Day 
6
VALLETTA, Malta
City tour featuring St John's Co-Cathedral and trip to MDINA. Afternoon at leisure 
7.00am  8.00pm 
Day
7
AT SEA
Lectures on board as the ship is on its way to Crete 
   
Day 
8
CHANIA, Greece
Venetian CHANIA tour, including harbour 
7.00am  11.30am 
Day 
8
RETHIMNON, Crete, Greece
RETHIMNON's Venetian and Ottoman architecture tour 
2.30pm  11.00pm 
Day 
9
HERAKLION, Crete, Greece
Morning tour: Minoan site of KNOSSOS, afternoon to explore Heraklion 
7.00am  8.00pm 
Day 10 LINDOS, Greece
Afternoon tour to the Acropolis at LINDOS 
1.00pm  midnight 
Day 11 RHODES, Greece
RHODES Old Town tour and the Citadel of the Knights of St John. Free afternoon to explore the historic town 
6.00am  8.00pm 
Day 12 ANTALYA, Turkey
Morning trip to Perge, the ancient town of ASPENDOS with Roman theater. Afternoon to explore beautiful Antalya 
8.00am  8.00pm 
Day 13 TASUCU, Turkey
Morning destination: MAMURE Castle. Afternoon to explore Tasucu, or optional tour of Anemurium 
8.00am  6.00pm 
Day 14 LIMASSOL, Cyprus
Visit to the KOLOSSI Castle of Richard the Lionheart and the Knights Templar. Afternoon trip to the Graeso-Roman city of KOURION 
8.00am  overnight 
Day 15 LIMASSOL, Cyprus
Transfer to the airport for a flight home 
disembark   

 

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia is the closest port to Rome. It serves mostly as a gateway, however there are still a few points of interest in this seaside town. Most notably the Fort of Michelangelo, built in the 1500s as a major defence post. Also of interest are the ancient ruins of the Baths of Traiano, a complex of Roman Baths once used for their therapeutic benefits.


Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Fort of Michelangelo, Baths of Traiano

Palermo

Immerse yourself in the glorious history of this ancient city and its magnificant monuments like the imposing Norman Cathedral and the majestic 9th Century Arab palace and its breathtaking Palatine Chapel. Admire the marvelous opera house and the artifacts in the archaelogical museum

Country -  Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 32kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Quattro Canti, Museo Archeologico, Gesu Church

Trapani

Trapani is a coastal town in north-west Sicily which has been a fishing village since ancient times. Also known for its rich salt deposits, this town has a well preserved history. From the Annunciation Sanctuary to the Giudecca Palace and the Pepoli Museum, there is enough Romanesque, Gothic and Medieval treasure for history buffs to enjoy. In the evening, find a windmill from which to admire the gorgeous western mediterranean sunset.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 85kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
 

Annunciation Sanctuary, Giudecca Palace, Pepoli Museum

Tunis

Tunis is the capital of the Tunisian Republic and situated on a large Mediterranean gulf, (the Gulf of Tunis), behind the Lake of Tunis and the port of La Goulette (Halq al Wadi), the city extends along the coastal plain and the hills that surround it. The medina is found at the centre of the city: a dense agglomeration of alleys and covered passages, full of intense scents and colours, boisterous and active trade, a surfeit of goods on offer ranging from leather to plastic, tin to the finest filigree, tourist souvenirs to the works of tiny crafts-shops.

Country - Tunisia
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency -  Tunisian Dinar (TND)

Places of Interest

The Medina, Bardo Museum, St. Louis Cathedral, Sea Gate

Valletta

Strategically located on Mount Sceberras overlooking the Grand and Marsamxett harbours is Valletta, the capital of Malta and an icon of baroque architecture. It is a city steeped in history, culture and religion with elaborate fortifications, palaces, museums and churches. Amongst the notable highlights are the Grand Co-Cathedral of St. John, the monastoic church of the knights of St. John, the Grand Master's Palace, Mdina, the famed walled city, war and archeological museums.

Country -  Malta
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Maltese Liyra (MTL)

Places of Interest
Hager Qim, Mnajdra, Mellieha

Chania

 

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - kms
Distance to Airport - kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest

Heraklion

Located between the prefecture of Rethymno and the one of Lassithi, the city Heraklion is full of wonderful beaches, interesting archaeological sites, amazing landscapes, picturesque villages and impressive gorges. Highlights include the Great Minoan ruins of the Palace of Knossos and the Lassithi Plateau with its orchids, 7,000 windmills and ancient villages

Country - Greece (Crete)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Venezian Castle, Museum of Natural History, Lions Square

Rhodes

Known as the sun island there are hardly any days when the sun does not shine. The third largest Greek Island, Rhodes today offers its visitor an abundance of year round leisure activities. The warm hospitality of the islanders, the natural beauty of the island and the monuments from her long and turbulent history are not to be missed.

Country - Greece (Rhodes)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 16kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Mandraki Harbour, Mt. Philerimos, Acropolis of Lindos

Antalya

Antalya, Turkey's principal holiday resort in the Mediterranean region (ancient Pamphylia), is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, a prize-winning marina on the Mediterranean. Antalya is the shining gem of the Turquoise Riviera with some of the clearest waters and most beautiful coast along the Mediterranean, the region is great for divers, swimmers and yachting types.

Country - Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 13kms
Currency - Turkish Liyra (YTL)

Places of Interest
Kaleici, Archaelogy Museum, Historic Museums

Limassol

On the island's south coast, Limassol is very much in the Greek sector of Cyprus. Nearby crusaders' castles, Greco-Roman ruins, olive groves and vineyards all speak to a lifestyle that is intrinsically Hellenic, and wizened lacemakers weave the traditions of their ancestors into their detailed work.

Country - Cyprus
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 60kms
Currency - Cypriot Pound (CYP)

Places of Interest
Temple of Apollo, Omodos Village, Aphrodite's Rock

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Voyages to Antiquity

Voyages to Antiquity

DISCOVER THE ART, HISTORY AND CULTURES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

Between 200BC and 200AD, the Romans were the masters of the Mediterranean. Their commercial vessels sailed to every corner of the region and their armies occupied all the surrounding coastlands. Indeed, the most common Latin name for the Mediterranean was mare nostrum, “our sea”. The waters these ancient mariners sailed are today the home of Voyages to Antiquity. Our aim is to combine the excitement of exploring the remarkable classical civilisations of the Mediterranean with the excellent comfort and service of boutique-style cruising.

 

Ship info

Aegean Odyssey

Aegean Odyssey is a premium class ship that is being especially rebuilt to cater for cruising in the coastal waters of the central and eastern Mediterranean. The vessel provides the best features of a small ship such as passenger space, a choice of restaurants and stability in inclement weather. It also has the personal service and intimate surroundings of a small ship. Other advantages of the ship’s size are that it is able visit ports that are too small for larger vessels, navigate around the scenic islands of the Adriatic and Mediterranean and can also pass through the Corinth Canal.


Dining

This ship has 3 restaurants

  • The Marco Polo (Lunch and Dinner)
  • The Terrace Cafe (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • Tapas on the Terrace (Dinner)
  • Room service & late night snacks
     

Entertainment

  • Ambassador Lounge
  • Observation Lounge
  • 4 bars 
  • Lecture Theatre and Cinema

 

    Onboard Activities
  • Library
  • Shop
  • PHoto Gallery 
  • Internet Centre 
  • Outdoor Pool 
  • Spa and Jacuzzi 
  • Beauty Salon

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 11,563 Tonnes
Star Rating TBA
Size/Style of Ship Small
Entered Service TBA
Registry Greece
Former Name None
Length 140.5 metres
Beam 20.4 metres
Draft 6.1 metres
Propulsion/Propellers 2 Stabilisers
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) 18 knots
Passenger Capacity (twin) 378
Crew TBA
Nationality of Officers TBA
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins 198
Total Inside cabins 46
Total Outside cabins 152
Cabin/Suites with Balcony 38
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins 2
Passenger Decks 7
Cabin Electricity 220v 110v transformers available
Elevators TBA
Self-Service Laundry No
Onboard Currency (subject to change) TBA

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