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L'Austral
Aegean
Sea Cruise - Istanbul (Turkey)-Athens
(Greece)
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October 5-12, 2012 - 8 days / 7 nights on board
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- 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”.
- Discover a cluster of rocky sundrenched islands, the brilliant blue and white hues of
which are the main reason why Greece is such a heavenly destination.
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| Itinerary |
Arrival |
Departure |
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Day 1 - Istanbul (Turkey)
Embarkation in the
afternoon.
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18:00 |
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Day 2 - Dikili (Turkey)
A small and peaceful port on
the shores of the Aegean, Dikili has retained its picturesque charm. From here we head out to
explore Pergamum, one of Turkey’s finest archaeological sites, not just because of the many
and varied ruins but also for its splendid hilltop location. At one time a serious rival to
Alexandria and Rome, Pergamum offers visitors the rich heritage of its architecture in an
intimate setting.
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13:00 |
20:00 |
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Day 3 - Kusadasi (Turkey)
Kusadasi was once a small fishing
village and today is one of Turkey’s most famous seaside resorts. Despite a history dating
back 3000 to years BC, Kusadasi itself has no ruins. Yet because of itsposition is an ideal jumping
off point for the archaeological site of Ephesus which houses one of the seven wonders of the
world, the temple of Artemis.
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07:00 |
20:00 |
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Day 4 - Patmos (Greece)
Known as the "Jerusalem of the Aegean",
Patmos is a holy island for Christians and is where Saint John drafted the Apocalypse. An
impressive silhouette of the crenellated walls of an 11th century monastery stands out against
the hills in the centre of an island which has retained its traditional architecture.
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08:00 |
20:00 |
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Day 5 -Rhodes (Greece)
Magnificent sites and monuments make this a magical
island. Blessed with a lovely mild climate, Rhodes invites you to explore its paths,
immaculate tiny villages and sumptuous medieval city, 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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08:00 |
20:00 |
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Day 6 - 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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08:00 |
23:00 |
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Day 7 - Delos (Greece)
Birthplace of the
twins Artemis and Apollo, Delos is one of the most important mythological, historical and
archaeological sites in Greece. Legend has it that because the island was Apollo’s birthplace
it became an important sanctuary visited by pilgrims.
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08:00
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12:30
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Mykonos (Greece)
Queen of the Cyclades with its white mills, labyrinth of
whitewashed alleyways and quaint little port where boats bob lazily at the foot of the terraces,
Mykonos never fails to inspire. One of the most romantic spots is the colourful “Little Venice”
district where the houses are built right on the sea giving it a special ambiance. Let yourself be
tempted by the numerous taverns which line its seafront opposite the old port.
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14:30 |
23:00 |
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Day 8 - Athens (Greece)
Disembarkation.
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08:00
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Fares
Prices are per person, based on double-occupancy and
subject to fuel adjustment.
| Cabin Categories |
Rates |
Special Bonus Rates* Starting From: |
| Superior Stateroom |
$ 3 871 |
From $ 2 903 |
| DeLuxe Stateroom |
$ 4 452 |
From $ 3 339 |
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 |
$ 5 119 |
From $ 3 840 |
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 |
$ 5 375 |
From $ 4 032 |
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 |
$ 5 644 |
From $ 4 233 |
| Deluxe Suite |
$ 7 055 |
From $ 5 291 |
| Prestige Suite - Deck 5 |
$ 8 601 |
From $ 6 450 |
| Prestige Suite - Deck 6 |
$ 9 031 |
From $ 6 773 |
| Owner Suite |
$ 10 239 |
From $ 7 679 |
| 3rd adult Passenger in a Superior Stateroom |
$ 1 355
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From $ 1 016 |
| 3rd Passenger in a Prestige Suite |
$ 3 010 |
From $ 2 258 |
| 3rd & 4th Passenger in a Prestige Suite |
$ 2 150 |
From $ 1 613 |
| Safety and Port Taxes |
$ 392
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$ 392
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| Single Supplement* |
Starting at + 30% |
Starting at + 30% |
*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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