Ship: Corinthian II
Itinerary: Voyage to the Lands of Gods and Heroes: A Family Learning Adventure
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Athens, Greece
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| Day 1 : | Arrive in Athens, Greece |
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| Day 2 : | Athens |
| Day 3 : | Athens / Sounion / Piraeus / Embark |
| Day 4 : | Santorini |
| Day 5 : | Rhodes / Lindos / Rhodes |
| Day 6 : | Heraklion / Knossos / Rethymnon, Crete |
| Day 7 : | Gytheion / Mystera or Diros / Gytheion / Kotronas Bay |
| Day 8 : | Katakolon / Olympia / Katakolon |
| Day 9 : | Naxos Bay / Taormina / Naxos Bay, Sicily, Italy |
| Day 10 : | Salerno / Pompeii or Ravello & Amalfi / Salerno |
| Day 11 : | Civitavecchia / Disembark / Rome / Return Home |
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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 | Jun 27, 2010 Jul 5, 2010 |
$6,495 | $7,495 | $8,495 | $9,495 | $10,495 | $11,495 | $12,495 | $13,495 |
| Destinations : Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Turkey |
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Contact us for less expensive triple occupancy rates on any program!
Single travelers can opt to pay a single supplement for a private cabin or opt for a willing to share triple space at LESS than double occupancy rates!!
CHILDREN’S EARLY BOOKING RATES:
* 1 or 2 children sharing with 2 adults = $3,995
(All Categories)
* 1 child sharing with 1 adult = 15% off adult rate
(Categories E - A)
* 2 children sharing with 1 adult = 40% off adult rate
(Categories E - A)
* 2 children sharing with each other = $5,495
(Categories E - A)
* 3 children sharing with each other = $4,995
(Categories E - A)
* 4 children sharing with each other = $4,595
(Categories E - A)
Program Includes:
* Eight-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian II, two night hotel
* Welcome and farewell receptions aboard ship, hosted by the captain
* All meals aboard ship including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner
* Complimentary house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner aboard ship
* Complete program of tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary
* Educational program of lectures by accompanying study leaders
* Complete pre-departure materials including destination information, travel portfolio, document wallet, and name tag
* Baggage handling and transfers aboard on the designated program departure and arrival dates
* Port dues and embarkation taxes
* Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare; visas; passports; luggage, cancellation, and accident insurance; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel
History comes alive for the whole family on a voyage of discovery in the Mediterranean, where ancient cities, idyllic islands, myth and history are intertwined. Our itinerary is designed to enlighten the senses and inflame the imagination of your children or grandchildren, awakening their young minds to the wonders of Classical antiquity in Athens and the legendary Greek Islands. We will explore ancient and modern Athens; Santorini and the legacy of its volcanic eruptions; and the fortified town of Rhodes and Crete’s Minoan Palace of Knossos. Our adventure also includes a journey to Pompeii, where children and adults alike will awe at the ruins, as well as to Diros’s mysterious caves and ancient Olympia, one of the first homes of the Panhellenic games. Youth education counselors will lead the Young Explorers Program, a series of educational and recreational activities developed to enhance children’s appreciation of the sites we visit.
Day 1 : Arrive in Athens, Greece
Arrive in Athens transfer to the Divani Apollon Palace Hotel.
Day 2 : Athens
Enjoy an afternoon excursion in Athens, which boasts a vast array of sites, both ancient and modern, including the cutting edgeOlympic Village. Visit the Acropolis to see the ruins of the majestic Parthenon and the Erectheion. Also visit the Acropolis Museum. Tonight, dine at a local taverna.
Day 3 : Athens / Sounion / Piraeus / Embark
Visit the National Archaeological Museum, which exhibits Greece’s finest collection of antiquities, and continue to the 11th-century Kessariani Monastery. Alternatively, Young Explorers tour the Foundation of the Hellenic World, which presents a fascinating virtual reality experience of ancient Olympia. Then, tour Cape Sounion, noted for its Temple of
Poseidon and magnificent view of the Aegean. Embark Corinthian II.
Day 4 : Santorini
In the 2nd millennium B.C., volcanic eruptions shrouded Santorini in a blanket of pumice and ash, preserving many of the buildings in the town of Akrotiri. Adults will visit Phira’s Archaeological Museum while Young Explorers board a sailboat to Nea Kameni, the island in the center of Santorini’s caldera, and ascend to its volcano by donkey to learn about the area’s geology. Adults and children reunite for lunch and free time to explore Phira.
Day 5 : Rhodes / Lindos / Rhodes
Arrive in Rhodes and ascend Monte Smith, the site of the ancient acropolis of Hellenistic Rhodes. See the restored 2nd-century B.C. stadium, the theater and the remains of temples dedicated to Zeus, Athena and Pythian Apollo. Enjoy lunch in Lindos at the acclaimed restaurant, Mavrikos. Then walk or ride a donkey up to the Lindos acropolis. Also visit the Archaeological Museum in Rhodes Town.
Day 6 : Heraklion / Knossos / Rethymnon, Crete
In Heraklion, visit the Archaeological Museum. An excursion leads to the Minoan Palace at Knossos, with its underground labyrinth of the legendary Minotaur. Savor lunch at the Agreco farm and continue to Rethymnon for leisurely exploration.
Day 7 : Gytheion / Mystera or Diros / Gytheion / Kotronas Bay
From Gytheion, adults depart for Mystra, a ruined Byzantine city sheltered in a cleft of Mount Taygetos. Its ghostly abandoned buildings and churches contain remarkable medieval frescoes and fine stonework. Meanwhile, Young Explorers explore the haunting stalactite caves of Diros by gondola. The afternoon is at leisure to explore charming Gytheion. Before dinner, enjoy swimming off the ship’s stern in Kotronas Bay.
Day 8 : Katakolon / Olympia / Katakolon
Travel to Olympia, an ancient sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and one of four sites where the Panhellenic games were held. Tour the sacred area, including the temples of Hera and Zeus, the Council House, the Treasuries and the stadium.
Day 9 : Naxos Bay / Taormina / Naxos Bay, Sicily, Italy
Taormina offers a breathtaking view out to sea and the cone of Mount Etna. An 8thcentury B.C. Greek colony prospered here throughout the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Visit the Greek theater, which offers dramatic views of Etna and the Sicilian coastline, and enjoy time at leisure to admire Taormina’s architecture and gardens. Or, enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the beautiful beaches of Naxos Bay.
Day 10 : Salerno / Pompeii or Ravello & Amalfi / Salerno
Travel to Pompeii, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Tour highlights include the Forum; the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter; and the remarkably preserved Stabian Baths. Alternatively, visit Ravello, a small mountain-town filled with art and enchantment, and Amalfi, 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 11 : Civitavecchia / Disembark / Rome / Return Home
Disembark in Civitavecchia and transfer to the airport in Rome for return flights to the U.S.
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 |
