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Itinerary: Coexistence of Cultures & Faiths in the Mediterranean
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Carthage, Tunisia
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| Day 1 : | Naples, Italy / Embark |
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| Day 2 : | Palermo / Monreale / Palermo, Sicily |
| Day 3 : | Hammamet / Carthage & Tunis or Kairouan, Tunisia |
| Day 4 : | Valletta, Malta |
| Day 5 : | At Sea |
| Day 6 : | Rethymnon / Heraklion, Crete |
| Day 7 : | Rhodes / Lindos / Rhodes |
| Day 8 : | Izmir / Sardis, Turkey |
| Day 9 : | Canakkale / Gallipoli |
| Day 10 : | Istanbul |
| Day 11 : | At Sea |
| Day 12 : | Thessaloniki, Greece / Disembark |
| Day 13 : | Thessaloniki / 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 | ||
| 13 | Oct 21, 2008 | $6,995 | $7,995 | $9,395 | $10,795 | $11,795 | $12,595 | $13,495 | $15,395 |
| 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 : Africa, Crete, Europe, Greece, Italy, Malta, Mediterranean, Sicily, Tunisia, Turkey Activities : Ancient Ruins, Cultural Activities, Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography |
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The unique atmosphere of Mediterranean life, as it exists today, was built upon millennia of cultural movements, invasions, and religious transitions. Their monuments remain all around, each influencing, commenting upon, and building upon one another. This autumn voyage aboard Corinthian II will create a superb sense of this history—this interaction between cultures, faiths, and ideas—that changes the character of a place, while retaining its continuity.
Day 1 : Naples, Italy / Embark
Arrive in Naples and transfer to the port to board Corinthian II and sail.
Day 2 : Palermo / Monreale / Palermo, Sicily
Palermo, Sicily’s capital, is a vibrant reflection of the myriad cultures and faiths that have called this island home. La Martorana church is noted for its beautiful mosaics and the 12th-century Capella Palatina is one of Italy’s finest works of art, a superb example of Arab and Byzantine artistic achievement. Also visit the Norman church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti before traveling this afternoon to medieval Monreale to explore its famed Norman cathedral and elegant cloister.
Day 3 : Hammamet / Carthage & Tunis or Kairouan, Tunisia
Storied Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century B.C., contains Phoenician sacred remains including Tophet, the sanctuary of the gods Tanit and Baal. From there, continue to the world famous Bardo Museum in Tunis, the Medina and its Souks. Alternatively, visit the Muslim holy city of Kairouan, founded in 670 A.D. and home to the Great Mosque of Sidi Okba and the Sidi Sahab Mausoleum.
Day 4 : Valletta, Malta
Originally constructed as a Catholic stronghold intended to stave off the forces of Islam, the Grand Harbor of Valletta on the isle of Malta provides the dramatic landscape into which Corinthian II will sail. Site of the Knights of St. John in the 16th century, Valletta is renowned for its splendid collection of monuments. Visit the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Co-Cathedral of St. John, with Caravaggio’s masterpiece, The Beheading of St. John.
Day 5 : At Sea
While enjoying a day at sea, attend lectures by the accompanying guest lecturers and partake of the ship’s amenities.
Day 6 : Rethymnon / Heraklion, Crete
Call at Rethymnon, where ancient minarets, Venetian and Turkish houses, and a medieval fortress intermingle to compose one of Crete’s most delightful towns. The same island nurtured Europe’s first civilization: the Minoan; our tour will explore the remnants of these diverse cultures. Knossos palace reveals the brilliance and refinement of the Minoans, its maze of corridors, stairways and chambers are decorated with frescoes illustrating life as it was 4,000 years ago.
Day 7 : Rhodes / Lindos / Rhodes
This morning, tour the city of Rhodes, an important stop for St. Paul, and 14th-century city of the Crusader Knights of St. John. On a walking tour of the fortified medieval town, visit the Street of the Knights, overflowing with mosaics, finely carved portals, balconies, and coats of arms. See the Palace of the Grand Master and the Archaeological Museum, housed in the Knights’ Great Hospital. Then travel to Lindos, where high above the village, with spectacular views of the Aegean, are the remains of the Acropolis and the Doric columns of Athena’s Temple.
Day 8 : Izmir / Sardis, Turkey
Held at various times by the Persians, the Macedonians, and the Romans, Sardis was the site of one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St. John in the Book of Revelation. Settled as early as 1200 B.C., Sardis grew wealthy from the gold that washed down from the surrounding mountain ranges into the Pactolus River. Visit the ancient synagogue, bath complex, and Temple of Artemis.
Day 9 : Canakkale / Gallipoli
Cross the short channel to Gallipoli, on the European side of Turkey, site of the Gallipoli battlefields. Visit the World War I military cemeteries, where fallen heroes of every religion and culture are buried together, and the town’s moving war memorials.
Day 10 : Istanbul
“New Rome,” “Constantinople” and finally, “Istanbul,” this city has seen great empires prosper and fall, flourishing first during Roman Byzantium, and later as the focal point of the Ottoman Empire. Visit the monuments that testify to the city’s diverse history: the Church of Hagia Sophia, world-famous for its intricately detailed mosaics; the Hippodrome, site of a riot which nearly overthrew the emperor Justinian’s reign; the Church of the Holy Apostles, where his wife, Theodora, is buried; and the Ottoman monuments of Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. End with a visit to the famed Grand Bazaar.
Day 11 : At Sea
While enjoying a day at sea, attend lectures by the accompanying guest lecturers and partake of the ship’s amenities.
Day 12 : Thessaloniki, Greece / Disembark
Home to a diverse population of Muslims, Jews, and Christians until the early 20th century, we will visit several of Thessaloniki’s historic churches, including the 5th-century Hagia Sophia, and St. Dimitrios, Greece’s largest church, which preserves the tomb of the martyred patron saint of Thessaloniki. Also visit the Archaeological Museum, where artifacts from the royal tombs of Vergina are on display. Spend the at leisure before transferring to the Hotel Electra Palace.
Day 13 : Thessaloniki / Return Home
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 |
