Ship: Corinthian II
Itinerary: Journey of Aeneas: Retracing The Aeneid through the Mediterranean
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| Day 1 : | Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey |
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| Day 2 : | Canakkale, Troy, Canakkale |
| Day 3 : | Delos and Syros, Greece |
| Day 4 : | Rethymnon and Knossos, Crete |
| Day 5 : | Preveza, Nikopolis, and Kassope |
| Day 6 : | At Sea, Syracuse |
| Day 7 : | Syracuse |
| Day 8 : | Carthage (Tunis, Tunisia) |
| Day 9 : | Trapani, Erice, and Segesta, Sicily |
| Day 10 : | Naples: Pyhlegrean Fields, Cumae and Pompei |
| Day 11 : | Civitavecchia / Disembark / Rome |
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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 | Aug 31, 2010 | $8,995 | $9,995 | $11,095 | $12,495 | $13,495 | $14,495 | $16,995 | $17,995 |
| Destinations : Africa, Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily, Tunisia, Turkey |
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| Savings | Dates | |
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| $4000 | Aug 31, 10 |
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Program Includes:
* Ten-night cruise aboard the 114-guest yacht Corinthian II
* Welcome and farewell receptions aboard ship, hosted by the captain
* All meals aboard ship, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner
* Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise
* Complete program of tours and shore excursions
* Educational program of lectures by accompanying study leader
* Complete pre-departure materials
* Baggage handling and transfers aboard on the program's designated departure and arrival dates
* Port and embarkation taxes
* Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare; visas; passports; baggage, cancellation, and accident insurance; meals, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel
“ARMS AND THE MAN I SING,” wrote Virgil of Aeneas, who, “forc’d by Fate,” “expell’d and exil’d, left the Trojan shore.” The Aeneid is a story of inherited glory—the glory that passed from fallen Troy to Rome. On a voyage forged by the poetry of Virgil, we will retrace Aeneas’s epic journey. En route, we investigate the many layers of history and myth in the Trojan wanderer’s legendary ports of call: from the “windswept plain” of Ilium, voyage in the wake of Aeneas to ancient Mediterranean sites. We navigate past the Strophades Islands, where Aeneas was blown off course and assaulted by Harpies, and continue by way of Sicily to Carthage, where Aeneas won the love of Queen Dido. Our voyage then takes us to Naples, for a visit the Phlegraean Fields, entry-point to the Underworld and the setting for Aeneas’s brief reunion with his father, Anchises.
Day 1 : Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey
Arrive in the minaret-graced metropolis of Istanbul and transfer to the port to embark Corinthian II. Set sail in the evening.
Day 2 : Canakkale, Troy, Canakkale
Corinthian II docks at Canakkale, the gateway to Troy. The ruins of the ancient city where the prince Aeneas, son of Anchises and the goddess Venus, began his journey lie on a “wind-swept plain,” exactly as Homer described them in The Iliad. Explore the excavations that Heinrich Schliemann began in 1872 and that archaeologists have continued over the last century, which reveal nine cities superimposed in rings.
Day 3 : Delos and Syros, Greece
When Aeneas visited Delos, the oracle of Apollo and Artemis instructed him to settle in the land that was the original home of the Trojans. Visit the remains of Lions, where a series of ancient sculptures look out to sea. Sail to beautiful Syros, where we will enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town. Syros is divided into Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox districts, the streets lined with rival churches, monasteries, and cathedrals.
Day 4 : Rethymnon and Knossos, Crete
From Delos, Aeneas sailed to Crete, where his ancestors lived before they came to Troy. A plague on the island forced Aeneas and the other Trojan exiles to leave, but not before they realized that their real goal was Italy. From Rethymnon, travel to the partially reconstructed Palace at Knossos. The palace contains underground passageways where, legend has it, the Minotaur stalked his prey. Knossos’s corridors, stairways, and chambers are decorated with frescoes illustrating life as it was 4,000 years ago.
Day 5 : Preveza, Nikopolis, and Kassope
Aeneas’s fleet sailed along this shoreline on its way north. From the harbor at Preveza travel to Nikopolis, founded by Augustus in 31 B.C. to celebrate his victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra. See the city walls, the theater, and the Roman basilica. Continue to the well-preserved ruins of Kassope, founded in the 4th century B.C.
Day 6 : At Sea, Syracuse
After a day of cruising and lectures, arrive this evening in Syracuse, which once rivaled Athens as the most important city of the ancient world. Legend says that this area of Sicily was the home of the Cyclops, and like Odysseus, Aeneas made the mistake of going ashore.
Day 7 : Syracuse
Visit 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, which contains an extensive collection of rare Sicilian artifacts.
Day 8 : Carthage (Tunis, Tunisia)
In Carthage, Aeneas won the love of Queen Dido. In order to continue his mission, Aeneas had no choice but to abandon her, thus begetting the centuries-long enmity between Carthage and Rome. Explore the ancient city, founded in the 9th century B.C., including such Phoenician sites as Tophet, the sanctuary of the gods Tanit and Baal, and some of the city’s many Roman sites, such as the Antonine Baths. Also tour the Bardo Museum, world-renowned for its spectacular collection of Roman mosaics.
Day 9 : Trapani, Erice, and Segesta, Sicily
To escape a storm sent by the vengeful goddess Juno, Aeneas and his followers took refuge in the harbor of Drepanum, the modern-day city of Trapani. From Trapani, a full-day excursion leads to the town of Erice, perched high on a hill, and Segesta, which stands in splendid isolation amid the mountainous countryside. According to legend, the parents of Aeneas—Anchises and the goddess Venus—were married in Erice. Today the town is one of Sicily’s loveliest medieval villages. Continue to Segesta to visit its majestic Doric temple and Greek theater.
Day 10 : Naples: Pyhlegrean Fields, Cumae and Pompei
This morning, Corinthian II sails into the glorious Bay of Naples. Disembark and travel to the Phlegrean Fields, where the Sibyl guided Aeneas into the Underworld. There, Aeneas met the spirit of his father, Anchises, and saw the souls of great Romans yet to be born, including Augustus Caesar. Then visit the Cave of the Cumaean Sybil and see the remains of ancient oracles, also in the cave. In the afternoon, travel to fabled Pompeii, the city both buried and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Alternatively, visit the National Archaeological Museum, which houses a world-renowned collection of antiquities.
Day 11 : Civitavecchia / Disembark / Rome
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 |
