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Aegean Odyssey
14 Night The Holy
City Of Byzantium
Istanbul to Venice

Ship: Aegean Odyssey
Cruise Line: Voyages to Antiquity
Departures:  24 September 2012
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports: Istanbul, Volos, Patmos, Piraeus, Monemvasia, Preveza, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar, Ravenna, Venice
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Istanbul
Airport gateway (Departure) : Venice

Itinerary

DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
24 Sep MON ISTANBUL, Turkey
Arrive and transfer to hotel 
   
25 Sep TUE ISTANBUL, Turkey
Morning tour including HAGIA SOFIA, TOPKAPI PALACE, BLUE MOSQUE, Afternoon optional tour of CHORA and SÜLEYMANIYE MOSQUE 
   
26 Sep WED ISTANBUL, Turkey
Morning at leisure or an optional Bosphorus boat tour. Transfer to Aegean Odyssey in the afternoon 
embark  10.00pm 
27 Sep THU MOUNT ATHOS, Greece
Cruising the DARDANELLES and past the monasteries of MOUNT ATHOS 
   
28 Sep FRI THESSALONICA, Greece
Morning sightseeing including Basilica Agios Dimitrios, Rotonda and Museum, afternoon at leisure 
6.00am  7.00pm 
29 Sep SAT VOLOS, Greece
Visit the Byzantine monasteries at METEORA 
7.00am  7.00pm 
30 Sep SUN PATMOS, Greece
Afternoon tour to Holy Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of St John 
1.00pm  7.00pm 
01 Oct MON PIRAEUS, Greece
Morning sightseeing of Byzantine Athens, including Byzantine Museum and the gardens of Moni Kaisarianis. Free afternoon to explore 
8.00am  8.00pm 
02 Oct TUE MONEMVASIA, Greece
Morning town walking tour including CHRISTOS ELKOMENOS Cathedral 
7.00am  noon 
03 Oct WED PREVEZA, Greece
Morning tour to fortress and Byzantine churches in ARTA, afternoon at leisure to explore Preveza 
8.00am  6.00pm 
04 Oct THU CORFU, Greece
Morning sightseeing including Byzantine Museum, Esplanade 
midnight  2.00pm 
05 Oct FRI DUBROVNIK, Croatia
Sightseeing walk of Old City, including Church of St Blaise, the Cathedral and Rector's Palace 
8.00am  2.00pm 
05 Oct FRI KORCULA, Croatia
Cruising the PAKLENI islands, passing by KORCULA and HVAR 
   
06 Oct SAT RAVENNA, Italy
Visit the church of SAN VITALE, Baptisteries and MAUSOLEUM. Evening at leisure 
1.00pm  midnight 
07 Oct SUN VENICE, Italy
Morning tour including the DOGE's PALACE, San Marco, Bridge of Sighs. Afternoon at leisure 
8.00am  overnight 
08 Oct MON VENICE, Italy
Disembark and transfer to airport for the flight home 
disembark   

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

 

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Ports

Istanbul

With its skyline aglow with the glimmer of domes and minarets, arriving in Istanbul is an unforgettable experience. The labyrinth of streets. Bustling bazaars. The serenity of the surrounding waters. This city offers one intriguing adventure after another. Explore Istanbul’s most famous monuments, from the Hippodrome to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the old city walls. Its sheer size, wealth and beauty await you.

Country - Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Turkish Lira (YTL)

Places of Interest
Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque

Volos

Discovery sails into the Pagasitic Gulf to call at Volos, the capital of Magnesia that nestles in the shadow of the Pelion Mountains. Beyond the popular resort town and its busy promenade lie a number of interesting archaeological sites. These include the prehistoric settlement of Dimini with its ruined acropolis, walls and two beehive tombs dating back as far as 4000 BC. Other highlights include Sesklo with the remains of the oldest Acropolis in Greece (6000 BC), or the incomparable acoustics of the theatre at ancient Dimitrias, and the amazing monasteries perched on pinnacles at Meteora.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Dimini, Sesklo

Patmos



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Piraeus

Piraeus is located to the south of Athens. It is the capital of the Piraeus Prefecture and belongs to the Athens urban area. It was the port of the ancient city of Athens and it was chosen to serve as the modern port when Athens was re-founded in 1834. Piraeus remains one of the busiest shipping and industrial centres of the Mediterranean.

Country - Greece
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Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

Places of Interest
Greek Maritime Museum and Piraeus Archaeological Museum.

Corfu

One of lushest of the Greek Isles, Corfu is rimmed by dramatic blue waters and topped with tranquil hillside villages. A collection of quaint cafes in the town of Corfu and the island's secluded coves and sandy beaches could only be found in the Greek Isles.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 3kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Paleokastritsa, Palace of Achilleion, Monastey of the Virgin Mary

Dubrovnik

On the beautiful Adriatic coast sits the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik, where medieval ramparts encircle a tight maze of narrow streets and ornate stone buildings. The walls, completed in the 13th century, have a circumference of more than a mile and a half, and along with the Old City, have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Country - Croatia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Kuna (HRK)

Places of Interest
Rector's Palace, Cavtat, Old City

Korcula

Korcula Island is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic sea. It is also one of the most popular travel destinations in this part of Croatia. The majority of inhabitants live off tourism and agriculture (vines, olive-trees, vegetables and citrus fruits).

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Hvar

This small island located in the center of the Mediterranean is a nature-lover’s delight. The arrival of Croatians to Hvar in the Middle Ages turned this temperate island into the center of Croatian arts and literature, thus ensuing the production of extraordinary works in sculpture, paintings and music. Today, Hvar offers stretches of beaches that melt into the azure waters of the Mediterranean—a paradise to tourists and locals alike.

Country - Crotia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport -45kms
Currency - Kuna (HRK)

Places of Interest
Hvar Harbour, St Stephen's Cathedral

Venice

Breathe in the romance and Italian exuberance of this spellbinding city. Explore its mysterious and watery streets. Take a gondola ride to truly appreciate the atmosphere and architecture of the city. Sip a cappuccino in St. Mark’s Square or ride across the lagoon to the islands of Murano and Burano. From the Gothic arches of the Doges Palace to the intricate façade of St. Marks Cathedral, a day in Venice is bound to enchant you.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Piazza San Marco, The Grand Canal, Murano and Burano

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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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