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Itinerary: Rome and Greece: Cradles of Western Culture
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| Day 1 : | ROME | CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY | EMBARK |
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| Day 2 : | SALERNO | PAESTUM OR RAVELLO AND AMALFI | SALERNO |
| Day 3 : | SYRACUSE, SICILY |
| Day 4 : | AT SEA |
| Day 5 : | HERAKLION | KNOSSOS | HERAKLION, CRETE, GREECE |
| Day 6 : | RHODES | LINDOS | RHODES |
| Day 7 : | SANTORINI |
| Day 8 : | PIRAEUS | DISEMBARK | ATHENS |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||||
| Cat E | Cat D | Cat C | Cat B | Cat A | Cat AA | Cat VS | Cat PHS | ||
| 8 | Jun 23, 2009 | $5,995 | $6,695 | $7,395 | $8,095 | $8,795 | $9,295 | $10,295 | $10,995 |
| A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories D - A at a supplement of $2,695 | |||||||||
| Destinations : Crete, Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily Activities : Ancient Ruins, Cultural Activities, Photography |
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On this fascinating voyage from Rome to Athens, we will explore myriad facets of ancient Greek and Roman society and consider how elements of these two cultures formed the crucible of our Western civilization. From Civitavecchia, Rome’s port, we will sail to Campania—home to some of the most important Greek and Roman sites in Italy—and then to Sicily, the island that has witnessed the rise and fall of every major civilization in the Mediterranean. We will then cross the Ionian Sea to the Greek island of Crete, Zeus’ birthplace and home to the Labyrinth of the Minotaur. Then it’s on to medieval Rhodes and Santorini as we continue to examine the layering of centuries and ideas in this seminal corner of cultural flourishing. Our journey to these ancient shores takes place aboard Corinthian II, an ideal vessel for a rewarding return to our intellectual origins.
Day 1 : ROME | CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY | EMBARK
Arrive in Rome and transfer to Civitavecchia to embark Corinthian II. Sail in the late evening.
Day 2 : SALERNO | PAESTUM OR RAVELLO AND AMALFI | SALERNO
Today, from the port of Salerno we offer a choice of tours. Drive to Paestum, whose ruins, nestled amid groves of cypress and oleander, overlook the sea. Discover 6th- and 5th-century B.C. Greek temples in the Doric style and dwellings built of fine yellow limestone. Alternatively, visit Ravello, a small mountain town filled with art and enchantment, and Almalfi, a prosperous maritime city in the 11th century that clings to the rugged limestone cliffs. Admire the frescoes and mosaics of its 9th century Cathedral.
Day 3 : SYRACUSE, SICILY
Syracuse, which sits at the head of a beautiful bay, once rivaled Athens as the most important city of the ancient world. Discover the spectacular 15,000-seat Greek theater, among the most impressive to survive from antiquity; the elliptical Roman Amphitheater, one of the largest of its kind; and the Archaeological Museum, with its rare Sicilian artifacts.
Day 4 : AT SEA
Spend a relaxing day at sea attending lectures and enjoying the ship’s amenities.
Day 5 : HERAKLION | KNOSSOS | HERAKLION, CRETE, GREECE
Crete, Zeus’s legendary birthplace, was home of the Minoan civilization, Europe’s first. A morning tour visits the excavations at Knossos, where the brilliance and refinement of the Minoans are revealed in the excavations found here. The largest palace of the period on Crete, Knossos is a labyrinth of corridors, stairways and chambers decorated with frescoes illustrating life as it was 4,000 years ago. Continue to the Heraklion Museum, where a vast number of treasures and artifacts from Knossos and other Cretan sites are on display
Day 6 : RHODES | LINDOS | RHODES
Arrive in Rhodes, passing the two fawn columns that mark the spot where the Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, stood. Founded in 408 B.C., it was here during the 14th century that the Crusader Knights of St. John left their architectural mark. Enjoy a walking tour, and after lunch, continue to Lindos. Meander through the winding, cobblestoned streets either on a walking tour or by donkey to the acropolis, built on a cliff 400 feet above the sea. Enjoy time at leisure to relax in the town of Lindos or swim at its white-sand beach.
Day 7 : SANTORINI
Corinthian II cruises into the flooded volcanic crater that forms the great circular bay of Santorini. In the second millennium B.C., volcanic eruptions shrouded the island of Santorini in a blanket of pumice and ash, recasting it as a caldera and sending the Minoan civilization into decline. From the sea enjoy a beautiful view of Phira, a village set atop a 1,000-foot-high palisade. Take a cable car ride up to the whitewashed homes, shops, cafes and churches of Phira. Visit the Nomikos Exhibition, where excellent reproductions of Akrotiri’s Minoan frescoes are on display, and continue to the Prehistoric History Museum of Thera.
Day 8 : PIRAEUS | DISEMBARK | ATHENS
Disembark and transfer to the Athens airport
-Please note the following fuel surcharge information:
*$180/person for departures from Sept-Oct 11, 2008
*$250/person for departures from Oct 11-Dec 22, 2008
*$275/person for all Antarctic departures, Dec 2008 - March 2009.
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
- A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories D - A. Supplement depends on particular voyage; contact us for details. Singles in categories AA - PHS are available at double the per person, double occupancy rates.
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: Corinthian II
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Corinthian II Ship
The distinguished 114-guest Corinthian II offers a classic yacht-like atmosphere and fine accommodations. Corinthian II is ice-strengthened for voyages into Antarctic waters, and is equipped with a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore. Originally built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005, Corinthian II accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly appointed with a sitting area, TV, mini-refrigerator, safe, and other amenities as well as a marble bathroom. Several suites include private balconies accessed via sliding glass doors. Spacious and finely decorated public areas include a library stocked with books related to the itinerary and other volumes, and four computer terminals for e-mail access; an elegant lounge; and The Club, a space for convivial relaxation, with picture windows for panoramic views. The restaurant, serving fine cuisine prepared by European chefs, accommodates all guests at a single unassigned seating. The ship also includes a gym, beauty salon, a sun deck with Jacuzzi, and an outdoor café and bar, where meals may be served al fresco. Corinthian II is served by 70 experienced European officers and crew. There is also an elevator offering access to all decks.
Cabin Categories & Descriptions
All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, affording sea views, and several have balconies with sliding doors. All suites include a bedroom with twin or queen-size beds, sitting area, ample closet space, mini-refrigerator, TV, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, and other amenities.
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Cat E Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252 |
Cat D Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 329-332 |
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Cat C Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262 |
Cat B Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348 |
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Cat A Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428 |
Cat AA Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 265 sq. ft. Suites 414 - 415 |
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Cat VS Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 505 - 512 |
Cat PHS Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 601 - 604 |
