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Aegean Odyssey
16 Night Constantinople, It Is The Empire Of The World
Istanbul to Rome

Ship: Aegean Odyssey
Cruise Line: Voyages to Antiquity
Departures:  22 July 2012
Duration: 16 Nights
Ports: Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Delos, Mykonos, Athens, Nauplia, Taormina, Sicily, Palermo, Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri, Civitavecchia, Rome
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Istanbul
Airport gateway (Departure) : Rome

Itinerary

DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART
22 Jul SUN ISTANBUL, Turkey
Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel 
   
23 Jul MON ISTANBUL, Turkey
Morning city sightseeing including BLUE MOSQUE, HAGIA SOPHIA, Topkapi Palace. Afternoon at leisure 
   
24 Jul TUE ISTANBUL, Turkey
Free morning in Istanbul, optional Bosphorus boat tour, afternoon transfer to board Aegean Odyssey 
embark  8.00pm 
25 Jul WED LEMNOS, Greece
Cruising Sea of Marmara and the DARDANELLES in the morning. Afternoon tour of LEMNOS: Myrina - a Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman stronghold 
2.00pm  8.00pm 
26 Jul THU IZMIR, Turkey
Morning sightseeing: EPHESUS, the ancient Roman capital of the province of Asia, Afternoon tour of PERGAMON, including the remains of the altar of Zeus and the Greek theater 
7.00am  8.00pm 
27 Jul FRI DELOS, Greece
Morning island tour: temples, buildings, the DELOS Lions 
8.00am  noon 
27 Jul FRI MYKONOS, Greece
Afternoon at leisure 
2.00pm  8.00pm 
28 Jul SAT ATHENS, Greece
Morning city tour including the ACROPOLIS and Museum, free afternoon to explore 
7.00am  8.00pm 
29 Jul SUN NAUPLIA, Greece
Tour the ancient city of MYCENAE, afternoon to explore Nauplia or Epidaurus 
7.00am  8.00pm 
30 Jul MON AT SEA
Lectures on board as the ship sails to Taormina 
   
31 Jul TUE TAORMINA, Sicily
Morning city tour including the Graeco-Roman theatre. Afternoon optional tour to Mount ETNA  
8.00am  7.00pm 
01 Aug WED PALERMO, Sicily
Norman Palermo tour: Palermo Cathedral Norman Royal Palace and PALATINE Chapel. Afternoon tour of MONREALE CATHEDRAL 
8.00am  overnight 
02 Aug THU PALERMO, Sicily
Morning tour to SEGESTA 
  1.30pm 
03 Aug FRI SORRENTO, Italy
Morning tour of POMPEII, Afternoon tour to HERCULANEUM 
8.00am  overnight 
04 Aug SAT SORRENTO, Italy
A morning at leisure and optional tour to PAESTUM. Afternoon cruising past Capri 
  3.00pm 
05 Aug SUN CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy
Morning tour - the COLOSSEUM, Forum Romanum, St Peter's Basilica. Hotel check-in at lunchtime and free afternoon to explore 
disembark   
06 Aug MON ROME, Italy
A day at leisure in Rome 
   
07 Aug TUE ROME, Italy
Transfer to the airport for a flight home 
   

* 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

Izmir

"Beautiful Izmir" -- the "Pearl of the Aegean" -- is Turkey's third largest city. A city of palm-lined promenades, avenues and green parks set in sweeping curves along a circular bay, Izmir has an exceptionally mild climate and many fine hotels.

Country -  Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 15kms
Currency - Turkish Lira (YTL)

Places of Interest
Cable Railway, Kadifekale Mountain Lookout, Culture Park

Delos

An uninhabited island at 10 kilometres from Mykonos, a vast archaeological site with superb monuments drawing thousands of visitors in pilgrimage. to what was for a thousand years. Today people visit Delos for it was for a thousand years or so after the ninth century BC, the political and religious center of the Aegean. The archaeological site covers almost the entire island, starting on the west side, where the sacred harbor was. From the harbor, a majestic sacred way led to the Sanctuary of Apollo, where there were temples, altars, votive offerings and other buildings. There are ruins of four temples to Apollo, one of them known as the Temple of the Athenians.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest

Terrace of the Lions, Delos Museum, Temple of the Athenians, Region of the Sacred Lake

Mykonos

Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill and visit the Archeological Museum and an old bakery still using a wood-burning stove and in operation since the 15th century!

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 4kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
The Hora, The Beaches, Delos

Athens

You reach the bustling port of Piraeus, just a hop away from the ‘Mother of Civilisation’, peerless Athens. Redolent with mythology, what better place could there be to start the day than with a visit to the Acropolis? Now in ruins, the grandeur of this magnificent city is still breathtaking. You may also view the dramatic landscape of Attica at Cape Sounion.

Country - Athens
Distance from port to City - 11kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
The Acropolis, Hill of the Muses, Hadrian's Arch

Nauplia

 

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Distance from port to City
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Taormina

Enjoy magnificent panoramic views on the way up to the town where you can stroll down medieval lanes past stunning palaces. See the famed Greek Theater and its fantastic view of Mt. Etna. Or take a trip to the volcano itself and get a first-hand look at cones, craters and lava streams from previous eruptions and a fantastic view over the Gulf of Catania. Venture into the countryside and its lovely hill towns, one with a Norman Castle built of black lava, and visit beautiful old Catania.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 55kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Messina Gate, Clock Tower, Arabian Necropolis

Sicily

Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy as well as the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. This island is well known for its rich culture and history and it's diversity having been occupied by many nations throughout history. It's dense mountains and active volcanoes blend with cosmopolitan towns like Palermo and Catania to create a picturesque and intriguing destination.

Country -  Italy
Main Airports -  Palermo & Catania
Currency -  Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
 

Palermo, Messina, Taormina, Mount Etna, Siracusa

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

Sorrento

Renowned for its serene way of life, this romantic port exudes a special magic. Its dramatic bluffs and surrounding flowered hills bid travelers welcome to a town overflowing with charm and character. It is easy to relax in this languid southern Italian atmosphere

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Amalfi Coast, Pompeii

Capri

Capri is an Italian island off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples and has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic. In the region of Campania, Province of Naples, the city of Capri is the main centre of population on Capri.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 1km
Distance from port to Airport - 220kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Festival of San Costanzo, Festival of Sant’Antonio, International Folklore Festival, Settembrata Anacaprese, Capri Film Festival

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

Rome

Civitavecchia is the closest port to the Eternal city, Rome. Rome has been the focal point for many of the world's greatest artists, architects, rulers and philosophers. See Michelangelo’s masterly ceiling, the famous Swiss Guards in the Vatican and the Imperial splendours of the Colosseum. Climb the Spanish steps. And don’t forget to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to this sublime city.

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

Places of Interest
Vatican City, The Colluseum, Trevi Fountain

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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.

 

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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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