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Columbus 2
Cultural Heritage on the Coasts of the Adriatic Sea
Venice to Malta

Ship: Columbus 2
Cruise Line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Departures:  13 October 2012
Duration: 7 Nights
Ports: Venice, Ravenna, Pula, Trogir, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Valletta
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Venice
Airport gateway (Departure) : Valletta

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
13/10/2012 Venice   23:00
14/10/2012 Ravenna 07:00 22:00
15/10/2012 Pula 06:00 18:00
16/10/2012 Trogir 08:00 24:00
17/10/2012 Hvar 06:00 18:00
18/10/2012 Dubrovnik 07:00 19:00
19/10/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
20/10/2012 Valletta 06:00  

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

 

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Ports

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

Trogir

Located on a small island just off Croatia’s Adriatic coast, Trogir is the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic complex in all of Central Europe.


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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

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

Valletta

Strategically located on Mount Sceberras overlooking the Grand and Marsamxett harbours is Valletta, the capital of Malta and an icon of baroque architecture. It is a city steeped in history, culture and religion with elaborate fortifications, palaces, museums and churches. Amongst the notable highlights are the Grand Co-Cathedral of St. John, the monastoic church of the knights of St. John, the Grand Master's Palace, Mdina, the famed walled city, war and archeological museums.

Country -  Malta
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Maltese Liyra (MTL)

Places of Interest
Hager Qim, Mnajdra, Mellieha

 

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Columbus 2

She can accommodate up to 698 guests and offers plenty of scope for individual wishes - the COLUMBUS 2 is a small ship travelling the oceans of the world with a vast selection of facilities and opportunities as well as first-class furnishings. Elegant cabins and suites await you, most of which have their own balcony. Four restaurants boast tremendous culinary diversity – casual or sporty-elegant, indoors or outdoors. A spacious lounge, six atmospheric bars and a night club augur lots of multifaceted entertainment. Relax on the luxurious pool and sun decks with their pleasant teakwood ambiance, let yourself be pampered in the modern OCEAN SPA or get active in the large fitness centre with ocean view.

The itineraries of the COLUMBUS 2 also invite you to dream. From spring to autumn, you can discover the sunny sides of Europe – cosmopolitan ports in France and Italy, veritable natural and cultural treasures in Croatia and Greece and the glittering midnight sun at the North Cape. Or embark on a world tour with the new addition to our fleet in the winter and discover exciting destinations all around the globe.

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