ATHENS, Greece
Arrive in Athens and transfer to hotel
02
Jul
MON
ATHENS, Greece
Morning city tour including the ACROPOLIS and Museum, free afternoon to explore
03
Jul
TUE
PIRAEUS, Greece
Morning at leisure, afternoon embarkation
embark
10.00pm
04
Jul WED
NAUPLIA, Greece
Tour the ancient city of MYCENAE, afternoon to explore NAUPLIA or EPIDAURUS
7.00 am
7.00pm
05
Jul
THU
RETHIMNON, Crete, Greece
Morning tour: Minoan site at KNOSSOS. Afternoon optional tours: Venetian CHANIA or RETHIMNON architecture
8.00am
midnight
06
Jul
FRI
SANTORINI, Greece
Full day tour: morning visit to AKROTIRI, Afternoon at Fira town & Prehistoric museum
8.00am
7.00pm
07
Jul
SAT
DELOS, Greece
Morning island tour: Sanctuary of Apollo, Avenue of the Lions, Sacred Harbour
7.00am
noon
07
Jul
SAT
MYKONOS, Greece
Afternoon at leisure
2.00pm
7.00pm
08
Jul SUN
IZMIR, Turkey
Afternoon sightseeing: EPHESUS, the ancient Roman capital of the province of Asia
8.00am
overnight
09
Jul
MON
IZMIR, Turkey
Morning tour of PERGAMON, including the remains of the altar of Zeus and the Greek theatre
2.00pm
10
Jul
TUE
SKIATHOS, Greece
Morning at leisure, Afternoon cruising past MOUNT ATHOS
7.00am
noon
11
Jul WED
LEMNOS, Greece
Morning tour: Myrina - a Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman stronghold. Afternoon cruising Sea of Marmara and DARDANELLES
7.00am
1.00pm
12
Jul
THU
ISTANBUL, Turkey
Morning city sightseeing including BLUE MOSQUE, HAGIA SOPHIA, Topkapi Palace. Hotel check-in, afternoon at leisure
7:00am
6:00pm
13
Jul
FRI
AT SEA Cruising the Southern Coast of the Black Sea
14
Jul
SAT
TRABZON, Turkey
Morning tour to the SUMELA MONASTERY, Afternoon at leisure
8.00am
8.00pm
15
Jul
SUN
BATUMI, Georgia
Tour of the BATUMI Botanic Gardens with over 1000 varieties of roses, Afternoon at leisure
7.00am
8.00pm
16
Jul
MON
SOCHI, Russia
Morning options to visit Stalin's home or Botanical Gardens and Tree of friendship
8.00am
1.00pm
17
Jul
TUE
KERCH, Ukraine
City tour, including MITHRIDATES Hill, Acropolis, and Ukraine's oldest Byzantine church, Afternoon at leisure
6.00am
10.00pm
18
Jul WED
FEODOSIYA, Ukraine
Morning tour: Genoese fortress at SUDAK, Free afternoon in Feodosiya
7.00am
10.00pm
19
Jul
THU
YALTA, Ukraine
Full day tour: Chekhov's house-museum, LIVADIA Palace, exotic Alupka Palace
6.00am
midnight
20
Jul
FRI
SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine
Day tour: Panorama Museum, drive to BALAKLAVA, Naval museum
7.00am
overnight
21
Jul
SAT
SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine
Morning drive to CHERSONESOS, free afternoon in Sevastopol or optional trip to Bakhchysaray and The Khan's Palace
6.00pm
22
Jul
SUN
ODESSA, Ukraine
City tour: Opera house, Potemkin Steps, Archaeological Museum, Afternoon at leisure
7.00am
6.00pm
23
Jul
MON
NESSEBUR, Bulgaria
Afternoon Old Town walk: Church Christ Pantokrator, 5th century Old Metropolitan church, Archaeological Museum
2.00pm
7.00pm
24
Jul
TUE
ISTANBUL, Turkey
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
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
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 Distance from port to City - Distance to Airport - Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)
Places of Interest Greek Maritime Museum and Piraeus Archaeological Museum.
Nauplia
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Chania
Country - Greece Distance from port to City - kms Distance to Airport - kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Santorini
Whitewashed villages clinging to the sides of sea cliffs have made the volcanic island of Santorini one of the most widely photographed places in the world. The island's charm and subtle mystery have even made it a target of speculation as the location of the lost city of Atlantis.
Country - Greece (Santorini) Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 5kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Akrotiri, Santo Winery, Fira
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
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
Skiathos
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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
Trabzon
Trazbon has been an important trading city since it was founded by merchants from Sinop in around 1000BC. Over the centuries the city has been ruled by Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Goths and Ottomans. Invaded by the Russians in World War I, the city is rich in historical treasures. The most significant building, the thirteenth-century St. Sophia Byzantine church, was used for centuries as a mosque and is now a museum containing splendid frescoes and examples of Byzantine painting.
Country - Turkey Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 600kms Currency - Turk Lirasi (YTL) Places of Interest St Sophia Byzantine Church
Batumi
A favourite holiday destination for Georgians, Batumi is set on a bay and has wide sweeping beaches. A colourful city, it boasts huge beds of flowers in bloom all year round as well as palms, cypresses, lemon and orange trees.
Country - Georgia Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 150kms Currency - Lari (GEL)
Places of Interest Batumi Art Museum
Sochi
Set at the foot of the Caucausus Mountains, the spa town of Sochi enjoys a pleasant climate, warm seas, lush vegetation and the curative powers of its springs at Matsesta. The city played a prominent role during the 1917 Revolution when Lenin decreed that resort facilities for working people should be provided. Relax by the beach, visit the botanical gardens and look out for the many Trees of Friendship around town – citrus trees with buds grafted on by visitors from all over the world as a symbol of peace and friendship.
Country - Russia Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 10kms Currency - Russian Ruble (RUB) Places of Interest Botanical Gardens
Yalta
Center of the Ukraine Riviera, Yalta is the home of Livadia Palace, where Churchhill, Roosevelt and Stalin decided the future of Europe in 1945; and the Swallow's Nest, a fairy tale castle all in white.
Country - Ukraine Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 90kms Currency - Hryvnia (UAH)
Places of Interest Livadia Palace, Roosevelt St, Nikita Botanical Garden
Sevastopol
The historic city of Sevastopol built on the tip of the Crimean peninsula with a vast natural harbour, has long been of great strategic importance. Discover more about the Charge of the Light Brigade on a full-day "Crimean War Highlights" tour; alternatively, visit the Museum of the Black Sea fleet and the Panorama, an evocative circular painting depicting the 349-day siege of Sevastopol. There will also be visits to the ancient Greek city of Chersonesus founded in 422 BC and Bakhchisaray, home to the ruling Khans in the fifteenth century.
Country - Ukraine Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 10kms Currency - Hryvnia (UAH)
Places of Interest Museum of the Black Sea
Odessa
"Pearl of the Black Sea." From the seafront, it is 192 monumental Potemkin Steps to bustling Primorsky Boulevard. Your reward: museums, shops, and delightful open-air cafes with views of the Gulf of Odessa.
Country - Ukraine Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 27kms Currency - Hryvnia (UAH)
Places of Interest Old Town, Opera House
Nessebur
From one of the oldest settlements in the Balkans, tour to the hinterlands to visit a typical Bulgarian village family. Enjoy a folklore show at famed Sunny Beach Resort.
Country - Bulgaria Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 100kms Currency - Lev (BGN)
Places of Interest Old Town
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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.
