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Itinerary: From Venice to Sicily: A Voyage Exploring the Adriatic & Ionian Seas
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Venice, Italy
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| Day 1 : | Venice, Italy / Embark |
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| Day 2 : | Split, Croatia |
| Day 3 : | Hvar / Korcula |
| Day 4 : | Dubrovnik |
| Day 5 : | Kotor, Montenegro |
| Day 6 : | Otranto, Puglia, Italy |
| Day 7 : | Syracuse, Italy |
| Day 8 : | Porto Empedocle / Agrigento / Porto Empodocle |
| Day 9 : | Palermo / Disembark / Return Home |
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| Cat E | Cat D | Cat C | Cat B | Cat A | Cat AA | Cat VS | Cat PHS | ||
| 9 | Sep 17, 2008 | $5,495 | $6,195 | $7,195 | $8,195 | $8,995 | $9,595 | $10,295 | $11,695 |
| 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 : Croatia, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Montenegro, Serbia and Montenegro, Sicily Activities : Ancient Ruins, Cultural Activities, Modern History, Photography |
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Of the many seaborne idylls possible in the Mediterranean, this has to be one of the loveliest. Aboard the elegant, all-suite Corinthian II, we will combine the very best of Croatia’s lovely Dalmatian coast and Sicily—the storied island where all the major civilizations of the Mediterranean met and mingled—by way of Puglia the “heel” of Italy’s “boot.” We begin in Venice and sail along Croatia’s coast and islands to explore the area’s finest sites, including Montenegro’s Kotor, accessed via a fantastic waterway. Crossing the Adriatic, we will land in Otranto on Puglia’s shore, formerly one of the Mediterranean’s most prominent ports, now a quaint “undiscovered” historic town. From Puglia, we will navigate the Ionian Sea to Sicily to explore Syracuse, one of the most powerful and wealthy cities of antiquity, and Agrigento with its famed Valley of the Temples, one of the best-preserved collections of ancient Greek monuments.
Day 1 : Venice, Italy / Embark
Arrive in Venice and transfer to the port to board Corinthian II. Sail through the basin of San Marco to enter the Adriatic.
Day 2 : Split, Croatia
Arrive in Split, an ancient city centered around the formidable Palace of Diocletian, built in 295 A.D. An extensive structure, much of which is well-preserved, the palace contains within its walls Split’s old town, making it the only Roman palace that has been continuously inhabited since Roman times.
Day 3 : Hvar / Korcula
In the morning, call at the island of Hvar and stroll through its lavender-scented lanes, stopping at the Renaissance cloister; the old refectory of the Franciscan monastery; the Cathedral, and the Arsenal inside, Europe’s oldest theater. Over lunch aboard, sail to Korcula, an island of white limestone towers, spires, and domes resting against a background of green hills. Here, Venetian influence dominates. Visit Saint Mark’s Cathedral, which houses two paintings by Tintoretto, and Gabriellis Palace, built in the 16th century and now a museum. Continue to the Bishop’s Palace, where the Abbatial Treasury of St. Marco is housed with a rich collection of Croatian and Italian Renaissance artists, and the church of St. Peter, the oldest preserved church in the town.
Day 4 : Dubrovnik
One of the world’s best-preserved medieval towns, Dubrovnik is set on a rocky peninsula overlooking the Adriatic Sea. A morning tour includes the Sponza Palace, Rector’s Palace, the cloister of the Franciscan Monastery, and other monuments. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore this unique city on your own.
Day 5 : Kotor, Montenegro
Corinthian II navigates the deep, fjord-like Bay of Kotor to reach the port town of the same name, located at the head of the bay beneath the towering mountains. One of the quaintest towns along the Dalmatian coast, Kotor is a designated UNESCO World 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.
Day 6 : Otranto, Puglia, Italy
Hydruntum in ancient times, modern-day Otranto was a Greek city and a Roman municipium. At the time of the Crusades, it became an embarkation point for the Eastern Mediterranean. Tour the town, including the cathedral, founded by the Normans in 1080 and known for its beautiful mosaic floor.
Day 7 : Syracuse, Italy
Arrive in 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 waking tour of Syracuse’s old town on the island of Ortygia.
Day 8 : Porto Empedocle / Agrigento / Porto Empodocle
From Porto Empedocle, we enjoy an excursion to Agrigento. Set on a ridge facing the sea, Agrigento’s series of superb Doric temples are among Sicily’s most captivating Greek ruins. View the Temple of Hercules, constructed in the 6th century B.C.; the remarkably-preserved Temple of Concord; and the Temple of Juno, noted for its graceful proportions. Also visit the impressive Archaeological Museum.
Day 9 : Palermo / Disembark / Return Home
Disembark in Palermo 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 |
