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Itinerary: Rediscovering the Classical World: A Voyage from Rome to Constantinople
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| Day 1 : | Rome, Italy / Civitavecchia / Embark |
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| Day 2 : | Agropoli / Paestum / Agropoli |
| Day 3 : | Syracuse, Italy |
| Day 4 : | At Sea |
| Day 5 : | Piraeus / Athens / Piraeus |
| Day 6 : | Santorini, Greece |
| Day 7 : | Kusadasi / Ephesus / Priene / Kusadasi, Turkey |
| Day 8 : | Dikili / Pergamon / Dikili |
| Day 9 : | Istanbul / Disembark / Return Home |
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| Cat E | Cat D | Cat C | Cat B | Cat A | Cat AA | Cat VS | Cat PHS | ||
| 9 | Oct 3, 2008 | $5,795 | $6,495 | $7,495 | $8,495 | $9,295 | $9,895 | $10,595 | $11,995 |
| A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories D - A at a supplement of $2,995 to the per person, double occupancy rates. Singles in Categories AA - PHS are available at double the per person, double occupancy rates. | |||||||||
| Destinations : Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily, Turkey Activities : Ancient Ruins, Cultural Activities, Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography |
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On this special voyage from Rome to Istanbul, the city founded by Emperor Constantine as the “New Rome,” we will explore some of the most important aspects of the ancient Greek and Roman societies and how elements of these two cultures became the foundations for our Western civilization. From Civitavecchia, Rome’s port, we will sail to Campania, home of 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 sail across the Ionian Sea to Greece, continuing along Turkey’s Aegean coast to Istanbul. Fall is the ideal time of the year to cruise these ancient shores, and the landmark sites we visit, combined with the educational opportunities offered, make for a memorable experience.
Day 1 : Rome, Italy / Civitavecchia / Embark
Arrive in Rome and transfer to the nearby port of Civitavecchia to embark on Corinthian II.
Day 2 : Agropoli / Paestum / Agropoli
From quaint Agropoli, built on a headland facing the sea, drive to the ancient Poseidonia, the city of Neptune, founded by Greeks in the 6th century B.C. Situated majestically on an alluvial river plan, Paestum is one of Italy’s most important archaeological sites, containing superb Greek Doric temples, among the best-preserved buildings to survive antiquity.
Day 3 : Syracuse, Italy
Arrive in Sicily to explore Syracuse, which once rivaled Athens as the most important city of the ancient world. 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, with its rare Sicilian artifacts. Also enjoy a walking tour of Syracuse’s old town on the island of Ortygia.
Day 4 : At Sea
Relax aboard as we cruise the Ionian Sea. In the evening, the ship will cross the Corinth Canal, the narrow waterway that separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland.
Day 5 : Piraeus / Athens / Piraeus
In Athens, the birthplace of western civilization, enjoy a tour of the famed Acropolis, including the Erechtheion and the majestic ruins of the Parthenon, one of the most architecturally perfect structures in the world. Also visit the Hill of the Areopagus and the Agora, known to Solon and Pericles. Alternatively, visit Brauron, whose Sanctuary of Artemis is one of the most graceful temples in Greece and then the ancient battlefield of Marathon, where the fallen Greeks were buried after they defeated the Persian army and a herald ran to Athens to announce the good news.
Day 6 : Santorini, Greece
Corinthian II cruises into the flooded volcanic crater that forms the great circular bay of Santorini. From the sea, enjoy a beautiful view of the village of Phira, set atop a 1,000-foot-high palisade. In the second millennium B.C., volcanic eruptions shrouded the island in a blanket of pumice and ash, preserving many of the buildings in the town of Akrotiri, which centuries ago was inhabited by a sophisticated Bronze Age society. Visit the Nomikos Exhibition, where excellent reproductions of the frescoes at Akrotiri are on display, and the Prehistoric History Museum of Thera, and take a drive to the unspoiled town of Oia.
Day 7 : Kusadasi / Ephesus / Priene / Kusadasi, Turkey
From the seaside town of Kusadasi, visit the great ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most important sites in the history of Asia Minor, with extensive ruins from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Visit the large theater in which the Ephesians rioted against St. Paul, the Library of Celsus with its imposing façade, and the Temple of Serapis. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Kusadasi or drive to Priene, founded by Greek colonists in 350 B.C., commanding a beautiful location on a promontory. The well-preserved ruins include the Temple of Athena, a theater, and others.
Day 8 : Dikili / Pergamon / Dikili
Call in Dikili for an excursion to Pergamon, founded by the heirs of Alexander the Great and known in Hellenistic times as the most beautiful city in Asia Minor. The finest Greek architects and sculptors lavished their talents on this magnificent city, and even today, the remains are impressive. Visit the Greek Theater, carved into the hillside and able to accommodate 10,000 spectators. It is one of the world’s steepest and most dramatic of the surviving Greek theaters.
Day 9 : Istanbul / Disembark / Return Home
Disembark and transfer to the airport for return flights home.
-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 |
