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L'Austral
Mediterranean Sea Cruise - Istanbul (Turkey)-Nice
(France)
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October 19-27, 2012 - 9 days / 8 nights on board
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- A wonderful cruise from Istanbul to Nice.
- Charm and authenticity of a traditional architecture.
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| Itinerary |
Arrival |
Departure |
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Day 1 - Istanbul (Turkey)
Embarkation from 16:00 -
17:00.
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18:00 |
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Day 2 - Sailing through the Corinth Canal
Sailing
through the Corinth CanalIn the evening Le Levant will cross the Corinth Canal. A grandiose and
impressive work of art linking the Ionian to the Aegean Sea, the Corinth Canal follows the plans
set out in ancient times. Construction of this 6 km long navigable road was initiated by French
engineers at the end of the 19th century.
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Day 3 - Itea (Greece)
From Itea (Greece) we enter the
immaculately preserved sacred site of the Delphi Valley. Clinging to the precipitous slopes of the
mountain, the white ruins of Apollo’s famous sanctuary rise up out of the pines, olive trees and
cypresses. In total harmony with nature, it was a symbol of the unity of the Greek world in the 6th
Century BC. The stadium and theatre offer a wonderful viewpoint across the Pleistos Valley.
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07:00 |
14:30 |
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Day 4 - Katakolo (Greece)
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07:00 |
12:00 |
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Day 5 -Taormina (Italy)
On the edge of Catania, Taormina (Italy) stands
out against the slopes of Mount Tauro in the heart of a picturesque and charming location. The
town’s alleyways and gardens tumble down the mountain to the Ionian Sea. Its ancient Greek theatre
is the second largest in Sicily, after the theatre at Syracuse, and offers a magnificent panorama
with the majestic Mount Etna, its lava flows still smoking, in the background.
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09:00 |
20:00 |
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Day 6 - Cruising around Stromboli
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Palermo (Italy)
Cradled in the arms of a magnificent sweeping bay,
Sicily’s capital never fails to seduce. A crossroads between Eastern and Western civilisations
since time immemorial, Palermo has been indelibly marked by the diverse cultures which have
passed this way. the charm of this city of a thousand contrasts owes much to the atmosphere that
prevails in the historic centre. |
07:30 |
14:30 |
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Day 7 - Salerno (Italy)
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07:30
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14:00
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Day 8 - Bonifacio (France - Corsica)
Perched precariously on a high
rocky promontory, Bonifacio overlooks the lovely “bouches” marine reserve. A fortress city
atop white limestone and granite cliffs that have been sculpted by wind and waves, Bonifacio’s
historic heart of tall, narrow houses and winding cobblestone streets is a legacy of its
medieval period. Not far from here the Bavella Needles and the perched city of Sartène add to
the Corsican charm.
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12:00
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18:00
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Day 9 - Nice (France)
Disembarkation in Nice (France).
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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 |
$ 4 032 |
From $ 3 024 |
| DeLuxe Stateroom |
$ 4 637 |
From $ 3 478 |
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 |
$ 5 332 |
From $ 4 000 |
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 |
$ 5 599 |
From $ 4 199 |
| Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 |
$ 5 879 |
From $ 4 409 |
| Deluxe Suite |
$ 7 349 |
From $ 5 511 |
| Prestige Suite - Deck 5 |
$ 8 958 |
From $ 6 719 |
| Prestige Suite - Deck 6 |
$ 9 406 |
From $ 7 055 |
| Owner Suite |
$ 10 665 |
From $ 7 998 |
| 3rd adult Passenger in a Superior Stateroom |
$ 1 411
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From $ 1 411 |
| 3rd Passenger in a Prestige Suite |
$ 3 135 |
From $ 3 135 |
| 3rd & 4th Passenger in a Prestige Suite |
$ 2 240 |
From $ 2 240 |
| Safety and Port Taxes |
$ 448
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$ 448
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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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