Echoes of Odysseus: Istanbul to Venice
« Spirit of Oceanus
- Day 1 Istanbul, Turkey
- Day 2 Istanbul, Turkey
- Day 3 Gelibolu, Dardanelles
- Day 4 Syros and Sifnos, Greece
- Day 5 Santorini, Greece
- Day 6 Naxos, Greece
- Day 7 Corinth Canal, Greece
- Day 8 Itea, Greece
- Day 9 Katakolon, Greece
- Day 10 Saranda, Albania
- Day 11 Durres, Albania
- Day 12 Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Day 13 Dubrovnik / Mljet National Park / Korcula Island
- Day 14 Zadar
- Day 15 Venice, Italy
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Superior | Majestic | Premium | Classic | Explorer | Grand Titan | Owner | ||
| 15 | May 6 '11 |
$11,845 | $12,345 | $13,145 | $14,145 | $16,145 | $18,745 | $29,245 |
| Destinations : Europe, Mediterranean, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Albania, Turkey |
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Day 1 Istanbul, Turkey
Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey and check into your included hotel.
Day 2 Istanbul, Turkey
Morning at leisure. Prior to embarkation, enjoy a highlight tour of Istanbul en route to the ship.
Day 3 Gelibolu, Dardanelles
Visit Gelibolu (Gallipoli) the scene of a WWI battle in which many Australians, New Zealanders, and Turks lost their lives.
Day 4 Syros and Sifnos, Greece
Take a walking tour of the neoclassical buildings of Ermoupoli and the town of Ano Syros with its medieval architecture.
Day 5 Santorini, Greece
Explore Santorini, once the site of a devastating volcanic eruption and possibly the location of the Lost City of Atlantis.
Day 6 Naxos, Greece
The largest of the Cyclades, Naxos boasts beautiful beaches, quaint villages, as well as historical and natural attractions.
Day 7 Corinth Canal, Greece
Enjoy an experience only small ships offer: an unforgettable transit through the Corinth Canal to the Aegean Sea.
Day 8 Itea, Greece
The site of the ancient Oracle of Delphi.
Day 9 Katakolon, Greece
Katakolon provides an ideal starting point for your visit to the legendary site of the original Olympics.
Day 10 Saranda, Albania
Waves of Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Venetians conquered Butrint. This UNESCO World Heritage Site awaits your discovery.
Day 11 Durres, Albania
Drive inland to Tirana, capital of Albania, a historic walled city where you’ll be treated to a cultural performance.
Day 12 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik is a walled fortress town full of museums, churches and cobblestone streets, perfect for exploring by foot.
Day 13 Dubrovnik / Mljet National Park / Korcula Island
We will visit Mljet national park, a long, narrow island, so you can explore the forests, wildlife and snug little coves. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 14 Zadar
Today you visit the largest Romanesque cathedral on the Dalmatian coast, built in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Day 15 Venice, Italy
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 25% for Grand or Owners Suites, 20% for all other cabin types, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Owners Suite or Grand Suite | . |
| 180 days or more | $1000 per person |
| 179-120 days | 25% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
| All other cabin types | . |
| 180 days or more | $200 per person |
| 179-120 days | 20% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Spirit of Oceanus
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 120
- Luxury Expedition Ship
One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising. In Alaska, that means the Gulf of Alaska and the remote vastness of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea.
Our flagship hosts just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies, the first in our fleet. Other cabin amenities unique to the Spirit of Oceanus include a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble bathroom, and a lounge area. Each suite also features an in-room safe and satellite telephone access. Other features:
- English-speaking multinational crew
- Elevator access to all passenger decks
- Two Spacious Lounges
- Game room/library
- Satellite phone, email and Internet capability
- All suites welcome you with a fresh fruit bowl, bathrobes, and spa bath amenities
- All suites can be configured as either two twins or a king-size bed, and feature private facilities (sink, shower and toilet)
- Doctor and clinic
- Open dining featuring continental and regional cuisine
- Complete bar service
Children under age 18 are 50% off!
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Superior (Suites 250, 331) Located on the Oceanus and Main decks, Superior Suites average 215 square feet in size and have three portholes (Main Deck) or picture windows (Oceanus Deck). Twin or king beds. | |
| Majestic 231 sq. ft with porth(Suites 252-262, 329) These 240 square foot suites are located on the Main Deck and Oceanus Deck. They feature a minimum of 2 portholes and full-length wardrobes. Twin or king beds. Suite 329 on the Oceanus Deck has a picture window. | |
| Premium (Cabins 414-428) These suites are located on the Club Deck and feature a walk-in closet and a large picture window opening onto an outside walkway. They average 235 square feet in size. | |
| Classic (Cabins 330, 332-348) Classic Suites located on the Oceanus Deck feature a picture window right in the hull and have two wardrobes. Classic Suites average 250 square feet. Twin or king beds. | |
| Explorer (Cabins 505-512) Explorer Suites on the Bridge Deck feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony and a walk-in closet. Explorer Suites are 277 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. | |
| Grand Titan (Cabins 601-604) These magnificent suites are atop the ship on the Sun Deck. They feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony, a spacious wardrobe, and a large picture window. They are 353 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. | |
 | Owner Spacious living room, large bathroom & whirlpool tub, one king bed, fully stocked complimentary bar, refrigerator, TV/VCR, stereo system and large sliding glass doors leading to a roomy private sun deck. Convertible sleeper sofa for triple accommodations. |
