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Columbus 2
Treasures of Humanity
Piraeus to Venice

Ship: Columbus 2
Cruise Line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Departures:  06 October 2012
Duration: 7 Nights
Ports: Piraeus, Athens, Nauplia, Santorini, Korcula, Split, Sibenik, Venice
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Athens
Airport gateway (Departure) : Venice

 

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
06/10/2012 Piraeus (Athens)   21:00
07/10/2012 Nauplia 07:00 19:00
08/10/2012 Santorini 08:00 17:00
09/10/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
10/10/2012 Korcula 08:00 24:00
11/10/2012 Split 07:00  
12/10/2012 Split   02:00
12/10/2012 Sibenik 07:00 15:30
13/10/2012 Venice 06:00  

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

 

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Ports

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
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Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

Places of Interest
Greek Maritime Museum and Piraeus Archaeological 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

Nauplia

 

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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

Korcula

Korcula Island is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic sea. It is also one of the most popular travel destinations in this part of Croatia. The majority of inhabitants live off tourism and agriculture (vines, olive-trees, vegetables and citrus fruits).

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Split

Split has a long tradition of collecting and caring for monuments. This interest appeared as early as the Renaissance. Diocletian's Palace, Mestrovic Gallery, the Archaeological Museum and the Temple of Jupiter are just a few of the impressive museums and galleries that shouldn't be missed.

Country - Croatia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Kuna (HRK)

Places of Interest
Diocletian Palace, Mestrovic Gallery, Archaelogical Museum

Sibenik



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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

 

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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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