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Discovery
40 Night Grand Empires II
Dubrovnik to Sharm el Sheikh

Ship: Discovery
Cruise Line: Voyages of Discovery
Departures:  05 October 2012
Duration: 40 Nights
Ports: Dubrovnik, Pula, Rovinj, Venice, Koper, Hvar, Kotor, Durres, Itea, Katakolon, Piraeus, Athens, Canakkale, Istanbul, Antalya, Haifa, Ashdod, Port Said, Suez, Safaga, Aqaba, Sharm-el-Sheikh
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Dubrovnik
Airport gateway (Departure) : Sharm-el-Sheikh

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

-

-

31-Oct-12

Istanbul, Turkey

-

1900

1-Nov-12

Cannakale, Turkey

0700

1800

2-Nov-12

At Sea

-

-

3-Nov-12

Antalya, Turkey

0700

1900

4-Nov-12

At Sea

-

-

5-Nov-12

Haifa, Israel

0600

2100

6-Nov-12

Ashdod, Israel

0600

1800

7-Nov-12

Port Said, Egypt

0500

2100

8-Nov-12

Transit Suez Canal

-

-

9-Nov-12

Safaga, Egypt

0800

overnight

10-Nov-12

Safaga, Egypt

-

1700

11-Nov-12

Aqaba, Jordan

0700

overnight

12-Nov-12 Aqaba, Jordan - 1800
13-Nov-12 Sharm el Sheikh 0600 overnight
14-Nov-12 Sharm el Sheikh - -

 

* 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 . Prices for alternative departure dates may vary.

Valid for sales until 31MAY12
Book in NVS using promo code DIS/AUSALE
Discovery X/Y fares are no longer available

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

Cabin Single Twin Triple Quad + Child + Infant
Category O - Inside ---$7094------------Book or Enquire
Category N - Inside ---$8044------------Book or Enquire
Category M - Inside ---$8954------------Book or Enquire
Category L - Inside Superior---$13208------------Book or Enquire
Category K - Outside---$9389------------Book or Enquire
Category J - Outside ---$10060------------Book or Enquire
Category II - Sole Occupancy$15734---------------Book or Enquire
Category I - Outside---$10874------------Book or Enquire
Category H - Outside---$11529------------Book or Enquire
Category GG - Sole Occupancy $17264---------------Book or Enquire
Category G - Outside ---$12299------------Book or Enquire
Category F - Outside Superior---$13229------------Book or Enquire
Category E - Outside Superior ---$14408------------Book or Enquire
Category D - Outside Deluxe ---$15789------------Book or Enquire
Category C - Outside Single$18568---------------Book or Enquire
Category B - Junior Suite ---$16968------------Book or Enquire
Category A - Suite/Owner's Suite ---$18568------------Book or Enquire
 

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 -
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport -
Currency -

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

Antalya

Antalya, Turkey's principal holiday resort in the Mediterranean region (ancient Pamphylia), is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, a prize-winning marina on the Mediterranean. Antalya is the shining gem of the Turquoise Riviera with some of the clearest waters and most beautiful coast along the Mediterranean, the region is great for divers, swimmers and yachting types.

Country - Turkey
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 13kms
Currency - Turkish Liyra (YTL)

Places of Interest
Kaleici, Archaelogy Museum, Historic Museums

Haifa

From this port on the slopes of Mt. Carmel travel to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. And visit the land of miracles--Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha.

Country - Israel
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Israeli Sheqel (NIS)

Places of Interest
Cave of Elijah, Stella Maris, Bahai World Centre

Port Said

While youthful Port Said is often overlooked for Egypt’s legendary capital of Cairo, it’s well worth a look, especially the outstanding beaches north of town. Of course, don’t miss nearby Cairo, which has been the nation’s heart and soul for more than 1,000 years. Rarely is the dichotomy of modern and medieval sensibilities more apparent—skyscrapers tower over earthen houses, and fast cars dart around donkey-drawn carts, as this teeming city of 16 million residents live harmoniously.

Country - Egypt
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to airport - 160kms
Currency - Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Places of Interest
National Museum, Cairo, Pyramids of Giza

Safaga

Safaga was for many years a merchant port – now the town, with its wide azure bay, long sandy beaches and pretty islands, is a favourite sports destination in the Red Sea Riviera. Safaga is especially popular among windsurfers, and was the host of the 1993 Red Sea World Windsurfing Championships.

Country - Egypt
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Places of Interest
Windsurfing in Safaga Bay

Aqaba

The waterway to the Red Sea - the commercial sea port of Aqaba (Al 'Aqabah) is the only outlet to the Hashimate Kingdom of Jordan, and is situated at the top of the Gulf of Aqaba. Aqaba brings a refreshing release from the rose-coloured desert to the North.

Country - Jordan
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Jordanian dinar (JOD)

Places of Interest
Aqaba Fort

Sharm-el-Sheikh

With its unique location, in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt is considered the strategic passageway, the meeting point between Asia and Africa, and the cradle of great civilizations. With its diverse features of environment that combine together history, tourism, industry and agriculture, it has become a main attraction for tourists, travelers and businessmen.

Country - Egypt
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 1.5kms
Currency - Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Places of Interest
Coral Reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Mount Moses

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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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