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Itinerary: Mediterranean Music Festival: Athens to Venice with Classical Music Performances at Historic Sites
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Venice, Italy
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| Day 1 : | VENICE, ITALY | EMBARK |
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| Day 2 : | VENICE |
| Day 3 : | SPLIT, CROATIA |
| Day 4 : | DUBROVNIK |
| Day 5 : | KOTOR, MONTENEGRO |
| Day 6 : | SARANDA | BUTRINT | SARANDA, ALBANIA |
| Day 7 : | SAMI | FISKARDO | SAMI, KEFALONIA, GREECE |
| Day 8 : | RETHYMNON | KNOSSOS | RETHYMNON, CRETE |
| Day 9 : | SANTORINI |
| Day 10 : | 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 | ||
| 10 | Sep 30, 2009 | $7,995 | $8,995 | $9,895 | $10,795 | $11,695 | $12,395 | $13,795 | $14,695 |
| A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories D - A at a supplement of $2,995 | |||||||||
| Destinations : Albania, Crete, Croatia, Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Montenegro, Serbia and Montenegro Activities : Ancient Ruins, Cultural Activities, Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography |
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“Architecture,” Goethe said, “is frozen music.” And when exquisite music is heard in majestic surroundings, one is immersed in a universe of wonder. It is our pleasure to present perhaps the most splendid traveling music festival ever considered—a voyage, aboard Corinthian II, from “La Serenissima,” Venice, to Piraeus, the historic port of Athens, with special concerts in ancient, medieval and Renaissance settings, as well as chamber ensembles on board for moonlight recitals as the ship sails. Virtually every day features a musical performance. Have your spirit enlightened by an evening concert in a Venetian church, wandering outside afterward to the quiet slap of water upon the canal quaysides. We will enjoy splendid performances at Dubrovnik’s 16th-century Sponza Palace, Kotor’s Romanesque church of St. Tryphon, Butrint’s 3rd-century B.C. theater, Sami’s Dhrogarati Cave, with its perfect acoustics, and Santorini’s Nomikos Foundation, surrounded by frescoes of Minoan bull-leapers. Together with a marvelous gastronomic luncheon at an organic, 17th-century Cretan farmhouse, this is a celebration of senses you will not want to miss.
Day 1 : VENICE, ITALY | EMBARK
Arrive in Venice and board Corinthian II. Quite possibly the world’s most unusual
and romantic city, lovely canalled Venice is a feast for the senses. At the height of its prosperity, this incomparable city of water and light possessed an empire that stretched throughout the eastern Mediterranean. Overnight docked aboard ship.
Day 2 : VENICE
In the morning explore the Basilica of St. Mark, ornamented with mosaics, antique bronzes and ancient icons, and the Doge’s Palace, whose pink and white Gothic facade overlooks the Basin of St. Mark. Alternatively, you may explore some of the city’s less-known gems, such as the Marcian Library. Our opening concert this afternoon will take place in one of Venice’s historic buildings.
Day 3 : SPLIT, CROATIA
Following a morning at sea, arrive in Split, an ancient city centered around the formidable Palace of Diocletian, built in A.D. 295. An extensive structure, much of which is well preserved, the palace contains within its walls Split’s medieval town, making it the only palace that has been continuously inhabited since Roman times. Enjoy an evening concert in the splendid setting of Diocletian’s Palace.
Day 4 : DUBROVNIK
Explore Dubrovnik, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and a splendid repository of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture. Visit the Rector’s Palace, the Franciscan Monastery and its garden, the Dominican monastery and other buildings. The afternoon is at leisure, followed by a concert at the Sponza Palace. Built in 1516 using a combination of Renaissance and Gothic styles, the Palace is ornamented with graceful arcades and intricate tracery—an idyllic setting for the evening’s performance.
Day 5 : KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
Through towering mountains, Corinthian II navigates the fjord-like Bay of Kotor. One of the most stunning towns along the Dalmatian coast, Kotor is a designated UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The town’s fortifications and most of its monuments, which we will visit on a walking tour, date from the time of Venetian rule. Tonight’s recital will take place in the Romanesque church of St. Tryphon.
Day 6 : SARANDA | BUTRINT | SARANDA, ALBANIA
From the Albanian port of Saranda, drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the city was founded by the Trojans, or so claimed the poet Virgil. A gem of an archaeological site, its ruins span 2,500 years, and include, among other structures, the remains of a Greek acropolis, a Roman theater, a 6th-century Byzantine baptistery and a fortress erected by the warlord Ali Pasha Tepelena in the 19th century. Exploration of the site’s Greek and Roman remains will culminate in a recital at the 3rd-century B.C. theater.
Day 7 : SAMI | FISKARDO | SAMI, KEFALONIA, GREECE
Arrive in Kefalonia, one of the beautiful islands in Greece’s Ionian group. From the port of Sami, take an excursion to Fiskardo, the picturesque village that hugs the island’s main bay. Then attend a recital at the Dhrogarati Cave, whose central chamber has extraordinary acoustics and has seen performances by Maria Callas, among other distinguished musicians.
Day 8 : RETHYMNON | KNOSSOS | RETHYMNON, CRETE
Call at Rethymnon, where ancient minarets, Venetian and Turkish houses, and a medieval fortress intermingle to compose one of Crete’s most delightful towns. Crete nurtured Europe’s first civilization: the Minoan. Take an excursion to Knossos, whose palace reveals the brilliance and refinement of the Minoans, its maze of corridors, stairways and chambers are decorated with frescoes illustrating life as it was 4,000 years ago. Also, visit the Heraklion Museum, and then drive to the Agreco farm for lunch of Cretan delicacies. Spend the afternoon at leisure in quaint Rethymnon.
Day 9 : SANTORINI
Corinthian II cruises into the flooded volcanic crater that forms the great circular bay of Santorini, the island both destroyed and preserved by volcanic eruptions in the second millennium B.C., when it was home to a sophisticated Bronze Age society. From the sea, enjoy a beautiful view of Phira, a village atop a 1,000-foot-high palisade. Visit the Prehistoric History Museum of Thera and take a drive to the unspoiled town of Oia. Later, the Nomikos Foundation, home to excellent reproductions of the frescoes at Akrotiri, will host us for a private recital.
Day 10 : PIRAEUS | DISEMBARK | ATHENS
-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 |
