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Discovery
25 Night Grand Mediterranean
Dubrovnik to Istanbul

Ship: Discovery
Cruise Line: Voyages of Discovery
Departures:  05 October 2012
Duration: 25 Nights
Ports: Dubrovnik, Pula, Rovinj, Venice, Koper, Hvar, Kotor, Durres, Itea, Katakolon, Piraeus, Athens, Canakkale, Istanbul, Trabzon, Sochi, Novorossiysk, Yalta, Sevastopol, Odessa, Nessebur
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Dubrovnik
Airport gateway (Departure) : Istanbul

Itinerary

DATE

PORT

ARRIVE

DEPART

5-Oct-12

Dubrovnik, Croatia

-

-

6-Oct-12

Dubrovnik, Croatia

1100

1700

7-Oct-12

Pula/Rovinj, Croatia

1300

2100

8-Oct-12

Venice, Italy

0700

2300

9-Oct-12

Koper, Slovenia

0700

1800

10-Oct-12

Hvar, Croatia

1200

2000

11-Oct-12

At Sea

-

-

11-Oct-12

Kotor, Montenegro

1300

2100

12-Oct-12

Durres, Albania

0730

1900

13-Oct-12

At Sea

-

-

14-Oct-12

Itea (Delphi), Greece

0700

1800

15-Oct-12

Katakolon, Greece

0700

1330

16-Oct-12

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

0800

1700

17-Oct-12

Canakkale, Turkey

0930

1800

18-Oct-12

Istanbul, Turkey

0700

-

19-Oct-12

Istanbul, Turkey

-

1800

20-Oct-12

At Sea

-

-

21-Oct-12

Trabzon, Turkey

0800

1800

22-Oct-12

Sochi, Russia

1200

-

23-Oct-12

Sochi, Russia

-

1800

24-Oct-12

Novorossiysk, Russia

0700

1800

25-Oct-12

Yalta, Ukraine

0800

2300

26-Oct-12

Sevastopol, Ukraine

0700

2200

27-Oct-12

Odessa, Ukraine

1200

1800

28-Oct-12

Nessebur, Bulgaria

1230

1900

29-Oct-12

Istanbul, Turkey

0700

-

30-Oct-12

Istanbul, Turkey

-

-

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

 

Cabin Pricing

* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges and Fuel Charges (if applicable).
* All prices quoted are for the cruise departing on 05 October 2012. Prices for alternative departure dates may vary.

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Your Discovery Cruise Fare Includes:
- Gratuities for your cabin steward, restaurant waiter and their assistant

*All inclusions are valid only on the dates specified. Passengers who arrive or depart earlier or later than the standard package arrival or departure dates must purchase transfers and other arrangements at an additional cost. Transfers from/to airport pre/post cruise are the responsibility of the passenger.

Gratuities included

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Ports

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

Rovinj

Rovinj is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea. It is located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula and is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port. There is a sizeable community of Italians and the town is officially bilingual (Croatian and Italian). One popular tourist attraction is the church of St. Euphemia. The building process started in 1725, and lasted until 1736. Three main altars were built in 1741, and the organ was installed in 1754. The façade was designed and built in the second half of the 19th century. Many altars and paintings enrich and embelish the church from within.  

Country -

Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -

Currency -

Places of Interest
 

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

Koper

Carved grey Istrian limestone, eight squares situated at the outer edge of the town covered with a carpet of white stone, eleven other squares, remnants of an ancient city wall, narrow intertwining streets leading to the main square, boasting the largest cathedral in Slovenia - all this narrates the story of the past and of the present moment. Step by step the facades of the buildings and their interiors reveal the millennial history of Koper, once Iustinopolis, Capris, evoke the era of the Venetian Republic, the golden age of the Gothic and Renaissance - up to the present moment.

Country - Slovenia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Tolar (SIT)

Places of Interest
Ancient city wall, Valley of the Castles

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

Kotor

Located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays is Kotor, a city of traders and famous sailors, with many stories to tell. The Old City of Kotor is a well preserved urbanisation typical of the Middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor an UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site".

Country - Montenegro
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 6kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Old Town, Bastion Citade

Itea



Country -
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Distance to Airport -
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Places of Interest

Katakolon

Katakolon was once ancient Olympia where the Olympic Games began in 776 B.C. Highlights include visiting the old Olympic site, admiring the old temples, altars and sanctuaries where ancient atheletes once competed.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Ancient Olympia

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.

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

Canakkale



Country -
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency -

Places of Interest

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

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

Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk is a port town in southwest Russia that lies at the head of Tsemes Bay on the northeastern coast of the Black Sea. Founded as a fortress in 1838, it developed as a seaport, especially after the coming of the railway in 1888. In pre-Revolutionary days Novorossiysk was the largest grain-exporting port of Russia after Odessa. It is still a major Russian port on the Black Sea, with a naval base, shipbuilding yards, a refrigeration plant, grain elevators, and an oil-pipeline terminal. 

Country - Russia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 2kms
Currency - Ruble (RUB)

Places of Interest

Square of Heroes, War Memorial, Aquapark

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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Cruise line info

Voyages of Discovery

Discovery is a home from home with excellent cuisine and exemplary service in the company of 650 like-minded people and highly-acclaimed guest speakers. The ship is made up of British captains, with years of experience, 300 friendly, international crew members as well as cabin and restaurant staff.  

Each itinerary is planned to maximise time spent ashore, exploring many sights beyond the reach of larger ships. Guests will experience overnight stays inland and onshore in cultural epicentres, staying in first class accommodation and can dine in the company of your friends in either of the two restaurants onboard.


 

Ship info

Discovery

For the many passengers that return to mv Discovery year after year, it is a home from home. Every feature on the ship is designed with passengers’ comfort in mind and while retaining her old world grandeur, Discovery has all the modern amenities passengers would expect. £2 million has been spent on updating and improving facilities on Discovery over the last two years and a further £2 million will be spent by the end of 2009.

Dining

  • Seven Continents Re
  • The Yacht Club

Entertainment

  • Carosel Show Lounge
  • Discovery Theatre
  • The Night Club
  • Explorer Bar
Onboard Activities

  • 2 Pools, one with retractable roof 
  • 2 Jacuzzis 
  • 5 Bars
  • Medical Centre
  • Shop
  • Library
  • Bridge Club
  • Gymnasium and health centre
  • Lecture theatre and cinema
  • Internet Centre - 6 stations 
  • Card Room
  • 4 Lounges

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 20,186 Tonnes
Star Rating 3.5 Star
Size/Style of Ship Mid/Expedition
Entered Service May 2003
Registry Bermuda
Former Name Island Princess, Island Venture
Length 168.74 metres
Beam 32.22 metres
Draft 24.64 metres
Propulsion/Propellers diesel (13,400kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) 18
Passenger Capacity (twin) 710
Crew 350
Nationality of Officers European
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins 355
Total Inside cabins 72
Total Outside cabins 283
Cabin/Suites with Balcony 0
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins 2
Passenger Decks 8
Cabin Electricity 110v/220v
Elevators 4
Laundry A valet service is available for laundry, dry cleaning and pressing. Charges apply
Onboard Currency Pounds Sterling (GBP)

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