Ship: Spirit of Oceanus
Itinerary: Isles of the Turquoise Coast: Alexandria to Istanbul
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Istanbul to Venice Itinerary
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| Day 1 : | Cairo, Egypt |
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| Day 2 : | Alexandria, Egypt |
| Day 3 : | At Sea |
| Day 4 : | Paphos, Cyprus |
| Day 5 : | Antalya, Turkey |
| Day 6 : | Kas, Turkey |
| Day 7 : | Bodrum, Turkey |
| Day 8 : | Kusadasi, Turkey |
| Day 9 : | Samos, Greece |
| Day 10 : | Patmos, Greece |
| Day 11 : | Chios, Greece |
| Day 12 : | Lesvos, Greece |
| Day 13 : | Canakkale, Turkey (Troy) |
| Day 14 : | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Day 15 : | Istanbul, Turkey |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Superior | Majestic | Premium | Classic | Explorer | Grand Titan | Owner | ||
| 15 | May 4, 2010 | $10,395 | $10,895 | $11,595 | $12,495 | $12,295 | $16,595 | $24,095 |
| Destinations : Africa, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Mediterranean, Turkey |
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Children under age 18 are 50% off!
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
The Classics come alive as you sail from the Mediterranean to the Aegean Sea on this voyage into history and myth. You’ll explore Paphos, birthplace of Aphrodite. Visit Hadrian’s Gate, constructed by the 2nd-century Roman Emperor. Experience ancient Troy, where history and Homeric legend met. Get a tantalizing glimpse of traditional Greek life on Lesvos. And end your voyage at the very gate of the Western world: Istanbul.
Day 1 : Cairo, Egypt
Arrive in Cairo, Egypt, your gateway to Alexandria, and check into your included hotel.
Day 2 : Alexandria, Egypt
Transfer to Alexandria, embark and set sail for Paphos.
Day 3 : At Sea
Day 4 : Paphos, Cyprus
Explore the tombs of kings, Paphos castle, and the intricate mosaics of Roman villas.
Day 5 : Antalya, Turkey
highlight of your visit to Antalya is Hadrian’s Gate. Constructed in A.D. 130, it testifies to the importance of this seaport.
Day 6 : Kas, Turkey
Relax in a waterfront café, visit a Hellenistic theater, view the Lycian-era rock-cut tombs or explore nearby Xanthos, Lycia’s former capital.
Day 7 : Bodrum, Turkey
Revisit the past of this cosmopolitan city with a trip to the Old Venetian Fortress and underwater archeological museum.
Day 8 : Kusadasi, Turkey
A short drive takes you to the amazing ruins of Ephesus, once rescued from Persian occupation by Alexander the Great.
Day 9 : Samos, Greece
Take a walk through the village and stop at a local taverna to sample the tzatziki, Greek salad and a view of the Aegean.
Day 10 : Patmos, Greece
Visit the ancient temple of Apollo and the monastery of Saint John the Divine built in A.D. 1088.
Day 11 : Chios, Greece
Experience the quintessential Greek island: windmills scattered on a rocky coastline jutting into the Aegean Sea. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 12 : Lesvos, Greece
Day 13 : Canakkale, Turkey (Troy)
This is your day to explore a legend on an excursion to ancient Troy, where wily Greeks turned a wooden horse into a sneak attack.
Day 14 : Istanbul, Turkey
Tour Istanbul, where east meets west, and see such treasured landmarks as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
Day 15 : Istanbul, Turkey
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.
Ship Description: Spirit of Oceanus
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Spirit of Oceanus
One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising. In Alaska, that means the Gulf of Alaska and the remote vastness of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea.
Our flagship hosts just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies, the first in our fleet. Other cabin amenities unique to the Spirit of Oceanus include a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble bathroom, and a lounge area. Each suite also features an in-room safe and satellite telephone access. Other features:
- English-speaking multinational crew
- Elevator access to all passenger decks
- Two Spacious Lounges
- Game room/library
- Satellite phone, email and Internet capability
- All suites welcome you with a fresh fruit bowl, bathrobes, and spa bath amenities
- All suites can be configured as either two twins or a king-size bed, and feature private facilities (sink, shower and toilet)
- Doctor and clinic
- Open dining featuring continental and regional cuisine
- Complete bar service
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Superior (Suites 250, 331) Located on the Oceanus and Main decks, Superior Suites average 215 square feet in size and have three portholes (Main Deck) or picture windows (Oceanus Deck). Twin or king beds. |
Majestic 231 sq. ft with porth(Suites 252-262, 329) These 240 square foot suites are located on the Main Deck and Oceanus Deck. They feature a minimum of 2 portholes and full-length wardrobes. Twin or king beds. Suite 329 on the Oceanus Deck has a picture window. |
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Premium (Cabins 414-428) These suites are located on the Club Deck and feature a walk-in closet and a large picture window opening onto an outside walkway. They average 235 square feet in size. |
Classic (Cabins 330, 332-348) Classic Suites located on the Oceanus Deck feature a picture window right in the hull and have two wardrobes. Classic Suites average 250 square feet. Twin or king beds. |
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Explorer (Cabins 505-512) Explorer Suites on the Bridge Deck feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony and a walk-in closet. Explorer Suites are 277 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. |
Grand Titan (Cabins 601-604) These magnificent suites are atop the ship on the Sun Deck. They feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony, a spacious wardrobe, and a large picture window. They are 353 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. |
OwnerSpacious living room, large bathroom & whirlpool tub, one king bed, fully stocked complimentary bar, refrigerator, TV/VCR, stereo system and large sliding glass doors leading to a roomy private sun deck. Convertible sleeper sofa for triple accommodations. |
