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L'Austral
Aegean
Sea Cruise - Athens (Greece)-Istanbul
(Turkey)
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September 28 - October 5, 2012 -
8 days
/ 7 nights on board
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Music Cruise Aboard L'Austral
- Santorini is a volcanic island in the southern Aegean Sea. It was known before as
Kallíste “The Most Beautiful One” then Thira “The Circular One”.
- L'Austral leaves the glittering lights of the Turkish capital behind to bear you away
to Greece and the Aegean Sea.
- Let yourself be rocked to the rhythm of classical music and combine Yachting Cruise and
passion for music.
- In the presence of "Rose Colored Glasses Chamber Ensemble" a classical band from New
York, made of five musicians: two violins, a viola, a cello and a clarinet and pianist
Gilles Vonsattel.
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| Itinerary |
Arrival |
Departure |
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Day 1 - Athens (Greece)
Embarkation from 16:00 -
17:00.
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18:00 |
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Day 2 - Sifnos (Greece)
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07:00 |
23:00 |
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Day 3 - Santorini (Greece)
First impressions on arriving at
this southern island in the Cyclades are that it is mysterious and grandiose. A natural port
surrounded by cliffs, the ancient site of santorini is circular in shape corresponding to the
collapsed centre of the volcano which erupted here, creating a marine crater that never fails
to astonish visitors.
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09:00 |
23:00 |
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Day 4 -Nysiros (Greece)
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12:00 |
23:00 |
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Day 5 - Symi (Greece)
Located in the straits of Marmaris,
Symi (Greece) is a very picturesque rather aristocratic little island with tile roofed
neo-classical residences rising up the hillside to the old town, and delightfully romantic
countryside. You can lose yourself in the pretty streets of the picture postcard village that is
unique in the Dodecanese islands.
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07:00 |
12:00 |
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Rhodes (Greece)
Magnificent sites and monuments make this a magical island.
Blessed with a lovely mild climate, rhodesinvites you to explore its pathways, immaculate tiny
villages and its fabulous medieval citywhich is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Rhodes also owes much
of its charm and character to the Knights of St. John who ruled the island from 1310 to 1522 and
built the impressive city walls and picturesque gates.
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14:30 |
22:00 |
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Day 6 -Patmos (Greece)
We call in to Patmos (Greece)
where the crenellated silhouette of a monastery stands out against the hills.
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08:00 |
14:00 |
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Day 7 - Chios (Greece)
Close to Asia Minor,
Chios (Greece) is a lush green island in the north east of the Aegean. The north of the island was
a Genoese fiefdom for many years during the 15th century and features numerous superb residences
surrounded by orchards. A maritime crossroads, Chios port was a strategic commercial hub for trade
between europe and Asia. in the centre of the island is the Nea Moni Monastery, a jewel of 11th
century Byzantine art set amidst cypresses and pines. This holy place is classed as a UNESCO World
Heritage site and the mosaics here are said to be among the most beautiful in thecountry.
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06:00
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12:00
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Day 8 - Istanbul (Turkey)
Disembarkation.
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09:00
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Fares
Prices are per person, based on double-occupancy and
subject to fuel adjustment.
| Cabin
Categories |
Rates
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Special
Bonus Rates* Starting From:
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| Superior
Stateroom |
$
3,871
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From $
2,903
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| DeLuxe
Stateroom |
$
4,452
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From $
3,339
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| Prestige Stateroom - Deck
4 |
$
5,119
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From $
3,840
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| Prestige Stateroom - Deck
5 |
$
5,375
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From $
4,032
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| Prestige Stateroom - Deck
6 |
$
5,644
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From $
4,234
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| Deluxe
Suite |
$
7,055
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From $
5,291
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| Prestige Suite - Deck
5 |
$
8,601
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From $
6,450
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| Prestige Suite - Deck
6 |
$
9,031
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From $
6,773
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| Owner
Suite |
$
10,239
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From $
7,679
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| 3rd adult Passenger in a
Superior Stateroom |
$
1,355
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From $
1,016
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| 3rd Passenger in a
Prestige Suite |
$
3,010
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From $
2,258
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| 3rd & 4th
Passenger in a Prestige Suite |
$ 2,150
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From $ 2,150
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| Safety and Port
Taxes |
$ 392
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$ 392
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| Single
Supplement* |
Starting at +
30%
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Starting at +
30%
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*On request. Limited availability.
Our fares include:
Your cruise including all meals from dinner on the day of embarkation to
breakfast on the day of disembarkation Captain's Welcome Cocktail
Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white, red and rosé wines served
with meals
24 hour room service (selected menu)
Evening entertainments and events, and/or organised shows
Porterage from the quayside to the ship and vice versa (when
applicable)
English-speaking guest-speaker (when applicable)
Our fares do not
include:
Flights and airport taxes (unless
specified)
Port and safety charges
Gratuities
Transfers, day rooms and other services at arrival & departure,
before embarkation and after disembarkation
Optional shore excursions (sold on board)
Insurance
Personal expenses
Other drinks than aforementioned ones
** Ponant Bonus
Fares:
Special Savings program off
published cruise-only fares for select voyages, in all stateroom and
suite categories. Ponant Bonus fares are capacity controlled,
subject to availability and may change at any time without notice. Ponant Bonus could decrease or be closed for
specific stateroom and suite categories or entire cruise.
Ponant bonus fares represent savings from the published fare and may
not be combined with certain other promotional offers. Some
cruise credits may not be combinable. The bonus fares
represent our best available rate at time of booking.
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