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Azura
13 Night Western
Mediterranean
Southampton Return A218

Ship: Azura
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures:  28 July 2012
Duration: 13 Nights
Ports: Southampton, London, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Rome, Civitavecchia, Ajaccio, Gibraltar, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
28/07/2012 Southampton - -
01/08/2012 Barcelona - -
02/08/2012 Monte Carlo - -
03/08/2012 Florence/Pisa (Livorno) - -
04/08/2012 Rome (Civitavecchia) - -
05/08/2012 Ajaccio - -
07/08/2012 Gibraltar - -
10/08/2012 Southampton - -

* 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

London

London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.

Country - England
Distance from port to City - 100kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge

Barcelona

Explore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Las Ramblas, La Safrada Familia, Museo Picasso

Monte Carlo

The fairy-tale kingdom of Monte Carlo glitters with opulence and jet-set glamour, and the action centers around its famed casinos. Inside, under gilt-edged ceilings and ornate frescoes, fortunes are made or lost. Elsewhere in Monaco are the Prince’s Palace, from which the Grimaldi dynasty has ruled since 1297; the Cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier; and the Rock of Monaco, where gardens cascade to the sea.

Country - Monaco
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

Places of Interest
 

Livorno

The lovely seaport of Livorno serves as a gateway to the opulence and artistry of Florence and the quiet intimacy and history of Pisa. Florence, the jewel of the Renaissance, symbolizes the wealth and power of Italy's golden age more than any other city in Italy.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 33kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Leaning Tower of Pisa

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

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

Ajaccio

Ajaccio is located on the west coast of the island of Corsica. The birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, in this quaint little town you can visit the house in which he was born, the town also features numerous statues and streets named after him. The history of Ajaccio is distinctly french, the harbour lies to the east of the town and is protected on the south by a peninsula.

Country -  France (Corsica)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Propriano, Campomoro, Filitosa

Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British colony less than three-square miles in area, and one of the most renowned strategic military strong points in the world. Here you will find a mixture of ethnicity, with Spaniards, Moors, Arabs and British settlers making up the population. The famous Rock of Gibraltar is the reason why so many tourists flock to this part of the world

Country - Gibraltar
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 1kms
Currency - Gibraltar Pound (GIP)

Places of Interest
Rock of Gibraltar, Great Siege Tunnels, Ape's Den

 

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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

Azura

Azura is a ship designed to offer you the ultimate in relaxation and pampering. And The Retreat - her exclusive outdoor spa terrace, will be the place to experience this at its best. Alfresco massages and wonderful views are just two of the delights you can savour.

Dining


  • Sindhu, fine Indian-style restaurant created by Atul Kochhar
  • The Meridian Resturant
  • The Oriental Resturant
  • The Peninsular Resturant
  • Verona Self Serv
  • Poolside Pizzeria
  • 24-hour complimentary room service
Entertainment

  • SeaScreen – Outdoor Cinema Screen 
  • Casino
  • Planet Bar – with screen showing the world’s most striking natural and man-made wonders
  • Club Bar
  • The Retreat – exclusive outdoor spa terrace
  • The Glass House – with wines selected by Olly Smith
  • Art Gallery
  • The Blue Bar
  • Photo Gallery
Onboard Activities

  • 4 Childrens Clubs
  • 2 Spas
  • Lotus Day Spa
  • Ocean View Gymnasium and Fitness Area
  • Jogging Track
  • Shuffleboard
  • Libary
  • 24 Hour Internet
  • Card Room
  • Duty Free

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 116,00 Tonnes
Star Rating 4 Star
Size/Style of Ship Large/Resort
Entered Service TBA
Registry TBA
Former Name TBA
Length 290 metres
Beam 36 metres
Draft TBA
Propulsion/Propellers TBA
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) TBA
Passenger Capacity (twin) 3,100 approximately
Crew 1,200 approximately
Nationality of Officers TBA
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins 1,557
Total Inside cabins TBA
Total Outside cabins TBA
Cabin/Suites with Balcony TBA
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins TBA
Passenger Decks 14
Cabin Electricity TBA
Elevators TBA
Self-Service Laundry TBA
Onboard Currency (subject to change) TBA

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