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Aurora
23 Night Eastern Mediterranean
Southampton Return R220

Ship: Aurora
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures:  23 November 2012
Duration: 23 Nights
Ports: Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Athens, Piraeus, Izmir, Istanbul, Rhodes, Ashdod, Alexandria, Malta, Cadiz, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Port Details
23 Nov 2012 Southampton - Great Britain EMBARK
25 Nov 2012 Vigo - Spain FULL DAY
26 Nov 2012 Lisbon - Portugal FULL DAY
30 Nov 2012 Athens (from Piraeus) - Greece FULL DAY
01 Dec 2012 Izmir - Turkey FULL DAY
02 Dec 2012 Istanbul - Turkey FULL DAY AND EVENING
04 Dec 2012 Rhodes - Greece FULL DAY
06 Dec 2012 Ashdod - Israel FULL DAY
08 Dec 2012 Alexandria - Egypt FULL DAY
10 Dec 2012 Malta - Malta AFTERNOON
13 Dec 2012 Cadiz - Spain FULL DAY
14 Dec 2012 Southampton - Great Britain DISEMBARK

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

 

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Ports

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

Vigo

Located in the southwest corner of Spain known as Galacia, the densely populated city of Vigo receives more sunshine and less rainfall than the entire area's annual average. Ancient Romans enjoyed the mild climate and established the surrounding region as a bathing resort. Today, this coastal port city abounds with gardens, pinewoods and wild flowers in all seasons, and the inhabitants' Celtic roots are marked by folk legends and bagpipe celebrations.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 390kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Santiago de Compostela, El Castro, Calle Real

Lisbon

With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.

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

Places of Interest
St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum

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.

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

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

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

Alexandria

Named after its founder, Alexander the Great, Alexandria stands as Egypt's largest port, and second-largest city. It is the port of exploration of Cairo and the ancient sites of Giza (pyramids), Memphis and Sakkara. Here, a Mediterranean feel mixes with centuries of history and folklore to create a unique mix of Egypt old and new.

Country - Egypt
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Places of Interest
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman Amphitheatre, Greco-Roman Museum

Malta

The fortifications at Malta’s Grand Harbour speak volumes about her past, indeed her reputation for valour during the Second World war earned her the George Cross and there aren’t too many islands you can say that of! Mosta and Mdina (the silent city) will vie for your attention if you want to go wandering.  

Country - Malta
Distance from port to City - N/A
Distance to Airport - N/A
Currency -

Places of Interest
Grand Harbour Fortifications

Cadiz

From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.

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

Places of Interest
Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle

Aurora Cabin Info

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Cruise line info

P & O Europe & World Voyages

P & O Europe & World Voyages

Holiday with P&O Cruises and you can choose an experience to suit you. Today’s holidays are all about choice and diversity. Which is why we offer three different styles of cruise experience across our fleet. This enables you to tailor your holiday to your lifestyle and wishes in terms of dining, ambience, entertainment and much more.

Choose a Contemporary & Innovative experience on board either Arcadia or Oceana and you will enjoy a thoroughly modern and flexible holiday. Aurora and Oriana offer an Original & Authentic cruise experience that combines a sense of history and refinement with every modern facility you could wish for. Artemis, the smallest ship in the fleet, offers a more Traditional & Intimate experience and is ideal if the romance and sense of camaraderie of a smaller ship is of particular appeal.

 

Ship info

Aurora

This £200m ship incorporated every advance in engineering, navigational equipment and passenger comfort. She can cruise at a speed of 24 knots, be positioned to within 6 inches during docking and has been designed especially for British cruise passengers. Features such as a swimming pool with a retractable roof, golf simulator and a virtual reality centre have earned her a very loyal following.

Dining

  • Alexandria Restaurant
  • Medina Restaurant
  • Cafe Bordeaux
  • Sidewalk Cafe
Entertainment

  • Anderson's
  • Champions
  • The Crow's Nest
  • Pennant Bar
  • Raffles Court
  • Charlies
  • Masquerade
  • Riviera Bar
  • Carmen's
  • Curzon Theatre
  • The Playhouse
  • Monte Carlo Casino
Onboard Activities

  • Crystal Pool
  • Riviera Pool
  • Weights and Measures Gym
  • Golf Simulator
  • Terrace Pool
  • Sports Court
  • Oasis Spa
  • Dance Classes
  • Cooking Classes

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  76,000 Tonnes
Star Rating
  4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Resort
Entered Service   Apr 2000
Registry   Great Britain
Former Name   None
Length   270 metres
Beam   32.2 metres
Draft   7.9 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel-electric (40,000kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   24
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  1,868
Crew   816
Nationality of Officers   British
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   934
Total Inside cabins   279
Total Outside cabins   655
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   406
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   22
Passenger Decks   10
Cabin Electricity
  110v and 220v
Elevators   10
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   British Pound

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