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Itinerary: Romance of the Mediterranean
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| Day 1 : | Barcelona, Spain |
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| Day 2 : | Barcelona |
| Day 3 : | Sete (for Carcassonne), France |
| Day 4 : | Marseille (for Aix en Provence), France |
| Day 5 : | Portofino, Italy |
| Day 6 : | Bastia, Corsica and Elba Island |
| Day 7 : | Capri, Italy |
| Day 8 : | Syracuse, Sicily |
| Day 9 : | Gallipoli (for Lecce), Italy |
| Day 10 : | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| Day 11 : | Split, Croatia |
| Day 12 : | Venice, Italy |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Inside | Outside | Deluxe | Master | Suite | Std Single | Sup Single | ||
| 12 | Aug 23, 2008 | $3,565 | $4,615 | $6,025 | $7,235 | $8,500 | $4,975 | $5,975 |
| Port Charges $125 | ||||||||
| Destinations : Corsica, Croatia, Elba, Europe, France, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily, Spain Activities : Ancient Ruins, Cultural Activities, Modern History, Photography |
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Day 1 : Barcelona, Spain
Day 2 : Barcelona
Begin your cruise in historic Barcelona, where the Catalans are fiercely independent from the rest of Spain in their spirit and culture. The city\'s Barri Gothic is one of the most intact Gothic quarters in the world, but Barcelona also has been at the forefront of modern art and architectural trends for the past 100 years. Explore its beaches and parklands, monuments and the world-famous Gaudi-designed cathedral.
Day 3 : Sete (for Carcassonne), France
From Sete, France, take an excursion west to Carcassonne, a handsomely preserved walled city along the bank of the Aude. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town offers towers, dungeons, moats and drawbridges much as they were in medieval France.
Day 4 : Marseille (for Aix en Provence), France
In Marseille, spend they day at Aix-en-Provence. Stroll along the shaded Cours Mirabeau and see the handsome monuments: the City Hall, Ancient Archbishopry, Pavillon de Vendome and 17th and 18th-century mansions. Aix is also Cezanne\'s city, and the Musee Granet has nearly 20 of his masterful works.
Day 5 : Portofino, Italy
Portofino is one of the most attractive seaside towns along the Italian Riviera, featuring a beautiful mountain backdrop, evergreen forests and fishing village until the 1950s when tourism boosted it into the public eye. Nevertheless, it remains a charming spot to visit.
Day 6 : Bastia, Corsica and Elba Island
Granite hills rise high above the pastel-colored houses that line the harbor of Bastia, Corsica. Explore the narrow lanes of Terra Vecchia, the town\'s oldest neighborhood, with its shops and cafes, or the Place St. Nicolas, Bastia\'s central hub.
Day 7 : Capri, Italy
On the island of Capri, explore the craggy coastline and numerous grottoes, with the Blue Grotto the most famous. The island retains a notable air of independence from the nearby Italian mainland.
Day 8 : Syracuse, Sicily
Syracuse rivaled Athens itself as the largest and most beautiful city in the Greek world. An optional tour begins with a visit to the archaeological district—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and its well-preserved Greek theatre, with seats carved from the limestone.
Day 9 : Gallipoli (for Lecce), Italy
From the dock in Gallipoli, travel to Lecce, where its outstanding 15th-century architecture was said to rival the Baroque masterpieces of Florence. See the Church of the Holy Cross and the remnants of a roman amphitheatre built to accommodate 25,000 in the 2nd century.
Day 10 : Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik is a breathtaking sight, entirely surrounded by massive gray walls of stone, interspersed with four gates, three forts, five bastions and 14 square towers. The “Pearl of the Adriatic” contains a treasure-trove of medieval art and architecture that has earned it a designation as a UN World Heritage Site. The Dominican and Franciscan Monasteries are beautiful examples of Romanesque–Gothic architecture, and other monuments of significance include the Onofrio Fountain, the Rector’s Palace, the Sponza Palace and several fine churches. A stroll along Stradun— the Old Town’s wide pedestrian promenade—allows you to discover Dubrovnik’s many fine shops, cafés and boutiques at leisure.
Day 11 : Split, Croatia
Split is the second largest city in Croatia and a UN World Heritage Site. At the historical core of Split—and within walking distance of the ship—is the massive Palace of the Emperor Diocletian, dating from the end of the third century A.D., and one of the last palaces of the Roman Empire. Diocletian’s Mausoleum and the Temple of Jupiter are fully preserved, though in the Middle Ages they were converted to Christian edifices. There are opportunities to visit sculptor Ivan Mestrovic’s handsome gallery and studio on the nearby Marjan Peninsula.
Day 12 : Venice, Italy
The magnificent “Queen of the Adriatic, ”Venice occupies 117 islands in the azure waters of the Adriatic. This lagoon city is a watery maze of grand canals, 177 smaller canals, over 450 bridges and the world’s most famous sandbar, the Lido. Venice’s enticing, exotic beauty—typified by the Byzantine architecture rising along the Grand Canal and Venetian Carnival masks with their wry, knowing smiles—attests to the city’s historic role as a great Eastern trader. Venice’s legendary maritime heroes, such as Marco Polo, plied the Levantine trading routes. The wealth of the entire Mediterranean flowed through the Venetian Republic, adorning the city in the splendors that illuminate it today. A walk through Saint Mark’s Square provides a wealth of sights from the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs to the Campanile and St. Mark’s Cathedral.
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy unless noted as a single cabin category.
-Category 7 & 8 cabins are single cabins for solo travelers. Triple occupancy cabins are available - 15% discount on double occupancy rates for all 3 travelers in Category 1 & 2 cabins.
- Add $12/ day fuel surcharge for 2008 departures
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: Andrea
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MS Andrea at Night
This rugged vessel began her career in the 1960s as the Norwegian coastal cruiser Harald Jarl. Following a $20 million-plus conversion in 2003, she now offers a high degree of comfort and service on any expedition cruise in Antarctica, South and Central America and Europe.
Andrea carries a fleet of Zodiac landing craft, ready to take her passengers on a moment's notice for close-up explorations of Antarctica's otherwise inaccessible beaches, rocky outcroppings and shallow streams where wildlife thrives. Her conversion included construction of a large observation platform on the forward deck, and there is ample outside and sheltered teak deck areas for viewing the passing environs.
Passengers are welcome on the bridge, which is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and communications equipment. The Andrea is classified as an ice strengthened cruise ship worldwide by Det Norshe Veritas, and meets all SOLAS and IMF safety at sea requirements. She is equipped with bilge-keel stabilizers. Ice masters, officers and crew are European, and a knowledgeable expedition team from both sides of the Atlantic coordinates Zodiac forays ashore, lectures and other activities that engage and enlighten guests during their Antarctica travel.
She features 57 mostly outside cabins, with lower beds, private bath facilities, individual climate control, satellite TV, telephone and safe. There are five single cabins. Distinctive 18th-century Gustavian-style furnishings and decor are seen in the cabins and public areas, creating an intimate, club-like atmosphere on your Antarctica cruise. The Shearwater Restaurant accommodates all passengers in one leisurely seating, offering fine continental cuisine prepared by Andrea's master chefs. The Kittiwake Lounge/Bar doubles as an on board lecture venue. The Cormorant Lounge offers forward-viewing observation windows, a small library and internet/e-mail access for guests. Andrea also has a fitness room for guests to utilize during their travels to Antarctica. An elevator is available for passenger use.
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Inside Inside cabin with two twin beds (34, 36, 37, 38) or double bed (33), private bath with shower, TV, desk, located on Atlantic Deck. |
Outside Outside cabin with twin (401, 403, 411, 412, 414, 417, 419, 420, 422, 302, 303, 309, 319) or double (310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316) beds, private bath with shower, TV, desk, porthole or picture windows. |
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Deluxe Deluxe stateroom with twin beds, private bath with shower, TV, desk, porthole or picture windows. One also has a sofa bed. Cabins 404, 405, 406, 408, 409, 410, 418, 305, 306, 307, 308, 320, 321, 322. |
Master Master staterooms with twin (702, 605, 503, 505, 507, 407, 318) or double (603, 604) beds, private bath with shower and/or tub, TV, desk, picture windows or portholes. Some also have sofa beds. |
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Suite Presidential and Owner\\\'s Suites with double bed, private bath with tub, TV, desk, picture windows. 601, 602. |
Std Single Standard singles with private bath with shower. Porthole windows. TV, desk. 421, 424, 304. |
Sup SingleSuperior singles with private baths with showers. Porthole or picture windows. TV, desk. 501, 402, 317. |
