Ship: Corinthian II
Itinerary: The Black Sea Including the Sea of Azov
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Istanbul, Turkey
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| Day 1 : | Istanbul, Turkey. Embark |
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| Day 2 : | Istanbul |
| Day 3 : | At Sea |
| Day 4 : | Kerch, Crimea, Ukraine |
| Day 5 : | Azov and Tanais, Russia |
| Day 6 : | Feodosiya, Sudak, Feodosiya, Crimea, Ukraine |
| Day 7 : | Yalta |
| Day 8 : | Sevastopol, Chersonesos, Bakhchysaray, Sevastopol |
| Day 9 : | Odessa |
| Day 10 : | Varna, Bulgaria |
| Day 11 : | Istanbul, Turkey. Disembark. |
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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 | ||
| 11 | Jul 29, 2010 Aug 8, 2010 |
$9,095 | $10,095 | $11,195 | $12,495 | $13,495 | $14,495 | $16,995 | $17,995 |
| Destinations : Asia, Bulgaria, Europe, Mediterranean, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine |
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| Savings | Dates | |
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| $4000 | Jul 29, 10 Aug 8, 10 |
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Today, the Black Sea is one of the most sought-after destinations for travelers. Equally fascinating but rarely visited is the Sea of Azov, a large inland sea at the mouth of Russia's Don River. Join us on this new journey.
Day 1 : Istanbul, Turkey. Embark
Arrive in Istanbul. Transfer to the Hilton Hotel. Set on the Bosphorus, fabled Istanbul blends the cultures and traditions of East and West. In the evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail reception.
Day 2 : Istanbul
Tour the city’s principal landmarks, including the majestic Hagia Sophia basilica, built by the emperor Justinian I in A.D. 537; the Topkapi Palace, once the principal residence of the Ottoman sultans and, from the mid-15th to 19th centuries, the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire; the Blue Mosque; and the Grand Bazaar, where time at leisure will be provided. Board the ship and sail through the Bosphorus, the narrow waterway that separates Europe from Asia, to enter the Black Sea.
Day 3 : At Sea
Spend the day at sea sailing toward Kerch.
Day 4 : Kerch, Crimea, Ukraine
Sited at the easternmost part of the Crimea and guarding the narrow entrance into the Sea of Azov, Kerch, the ancient Pantikapaion, was founded by Greeks from Miletos in the late 7th through early-6th centuries B.C. Our tour of Kerch focuses on the area of Mitridat Hill, where most of the city’s ancient remains are found, including the acropolis of Pantikapaion, with its temple of Apollo; the Melek-Chesmensky Tomb; the mausoleum of the Bosporan Kings; and the church of St. John the Baptist, which dates to the 8th century and has preserved many of its frescos.
Day 5 : Azov and Tanais, Russia
Navigating the Sea of Azov, a lake-like sea that connects to the Black Sea through the narrow Kerch strait, Corinthian II arrives in the port city of Azov, on the mouth of the Don River. Founded in the 3rd century B.C. by Greeks and called Tanais, the city prospered through trade, becoming the main contact point between the Greco-Roman world and the inhabitants to the north. It later fell to the Kievan Rus, the Cumans, the Genoese, the Turks, and the Don Cossacks. Peter the Great captured the city in 1696, thus allowing Russian access to the south. Explore the ruins of Tanais, situated on a plateau, and visit the museum, which houses artifacts from the excavations. In Azov, visit the Fortress of Azov, originally built by the Turks and taken over by the Don Cossacks in 1637, and the Municipal Museum, with its exhibits illustrating Cossack history.
Day 6 : Feodosiya, Sudak, Feodosiya, Crimea, Ukraine
Returning to the Black Sea, the ship will call at Feodosiya, a pleasant port city with attractive old mansions and inviting tree-lined promenades. Drive to the town of Sudak, an old trading center and a stop on the Silk Road to China. Sudak’s main attraction is the huge Genoese Fortress, built in the 14th and 15th centuries on a large cliff overlooking the sea. Ten of the eighteen towers survive, and its walls extend for more than 1.5 miles. Explore the fortress and return to Feodosiya to reboard Corinthian II.
Day 7 : Yalta
In the mid-19th century, the Russian imperial family chose Yalta for its summer residence, and almost overnight the town mushroomed into an elegant and popular resort. Tour the Alupka Palace, a stunning 19th-century edifice with both English Tudor and Byzantine embellishments. Then visit the Livadia Palace, famed site of the 1945 Yalta Conference among Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin, to attend a private concert at its Organ Hall.
Day 8 : Sevastopol, Chersonesos, Bakhchysaray, Sevastopol
Arrive in Sevastopol, a beautiful port city and the former base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet from the days of Catherine II until the fall of the Soviet Union. Drive to nearby Chersonesos, an ancient city founded by Greeks in the 5th century B.C. that became a prosperous trading post. Return to Sevastopol to visit the Panorama Museum, featuring a circular, three-dimensional work of art depicting the defense of the city during the Crimean War. In the afternoon, enjoy time at leisure in Sevastopol, or alternatively, drive to the Crimean interior to explore Bakhchysaray, the seat of the Tatar state from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Visit the imperial Khan’s Palace, built in 1519. Reboard the ship in Yalta, where we will stay overnight docked in port, affording the opportunity for a jaunt along Yalta’s lively promenade.
Day 9 : Odessa
Stroll through Odessa’s elegant leafy streets, lined with stately mansions. Discover its prime landmarks, including the grand, Viennese Baroque-style Opera House; the historic Potemkin Steps, site of the 1905 uprising of workers and sailors from the battleship Potemkin; and the Archaeological Museum. In the afternoon, you will have the chance to meet with local families in their homes.
Day 10 : Varna, Bulgaria
Explore Varna, founded in 580 B.C. as the ancient Greek trading colony Odessos. Visit the domed Cathedral of the Assumption, with its splendid iconostasis and bishop’s throne, and the Archaeological Museum, with an astounding collection of the “Gold of Varna,” Chalcolithic grave-goods from Varna’s necropolis and the oldest gold treasure ever excavated. Continue to the remains of the Roman Thermae (Baths) and the adjacent Church of Sveti Atanas, and then to the Evksinograd Palace and its botanical gardens, built in 1882 by Prince Aleksandar Batenberg.
Day 11 : Istanbul, Turkey. Disembark.
Disembark in Istanbul and transfer to the airport for return flights.
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 |
