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L'Austral
Secrets
of the Adriatic - Venice (Italy) Round
Trip
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September 7-14, 2012 - 8 days / 7 nights on board
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- You will discover the Dalmatian coast: an architectural heritage without equal as well
as the Pearls of the Adriatic and wild beauty with thousand-year-old ruins, the artistic
treasures of Dubrovnik, Kotor and Rovinj.
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| Itinerary |
Arrival |
Departure |
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Day 1 - Venice (Italy)
Embarkation
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18:00
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Day 2 - Sibenik (Croatia)
The unspoiled beauty of this
rugged coastline bleached by the salt and bordered by crystal clear blue sea transforms Sibenik
(Croatia) into a giant aquarium. The nearby thousandyear- old town of Krka was founded by Croatian
princes in the 9th and 10th centuries, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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08:30
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09:30
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Split (Croatia)
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13:30
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Day 3 - Split (Croatia)
Along the Dalmatian coast, this ancient former
imperial residence reveals all: fortified walls, towers, temples, palaces and baths. A museum in
itself, Split (Croatia) is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to Diocletian's famous Palace.
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05:00
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Korkula (Croatia)
You will be enchanted by the harmony which emerges from the
old town of Korcula (Croatia). The medieval architecture of white stone towers offers a stunning
contrast to the orange-red roofs of the houses and limpid blue sea. The alleyways, squares and palaces
are a pleasure to behold. |
11:00 |
22:00 |
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Day 4 -Dubrovnik (Croatia)
Dubrovnik (Croatia) has preserved its rich architectural heritage, and its many
palaces, monuments and white stone churches are in perfect harmony. Long considered as a rival to
Venice, traces of its illustrious past are to be found throughout the city, which is a UNESCO World
Heritage site.
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07:00
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23:45
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Day 5 - Kotor (Montenegro)
The fortified town of Kotor (Montenegro) is
located at the end of a complex series of bays surrounded by limestone massifs in a magnificent
region of Montenegro.
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09:00
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20:00
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Day 6 -Hvar (Croatia)
A mild sunny climate has earned Hvar (Croatia)
the epithet “Croatia’s Madeira”. The old town cradled in the bay boasts many remarkable monuments,
all of which bear witness to a rich history influenced by Gothic and Renaissance art.
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07:00
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18:00
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Day 7 - Pula (Croatia)
Pula (Croatia) invites you to a journey back in
time. More than any other village in Croatia, Pula is a worthy heir to the Roman Empire. Timeless
beauty and a truly exceptional architectural heritage is to be found here. More than anywhere else,
the ancient ruins seem to have survived the centuries without having aged. You will discover in
Pula a culture which dominated Europe for more than five centuries.
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08:00
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12:00
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Rovinj (Croatia)
In days gone by, Rovinj (Croatia) was a peaceful fishing port on the Istria Peninsula. Today its
picturesque narrow streets lead you down to a marina where fishing boats jostle comfortably
alongside modern yachts.
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14:30 |
22:00 |
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Day 8 - Venice
Disembarkation
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07:00
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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 |
$
3,479
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From $
3,131
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| DeLuxe
Stateroom |
$
4,001
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From $
3,601
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| Prestige Stateroom - Deck
4 |
$
4,601
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From $
4,140
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| Prestige Stateroom - Deck
5 |
$
4,831
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From $
4,348
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| Prestige Stateroom - Deck
6 |
$
5,073
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From $
4,565
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| Deluxe
Suite |
$
6,341
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From $
6,341
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| Prestige Suite - Deck
5 |
$
7,730
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From $
7,729
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| Prestige Suite - Deck
6 |
$
8,116
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From $
8,116
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| Owner
Suite |
$
9,202
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From $
9,202
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| 3rd adult Passenger in a
Superior Stateroom |
$
1,218
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From $
1,096
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| 3rd Passenger in a
Prestige Suite |
$
2,705
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From $
2,705
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| 3rd & 4th
Passenger in a Prestige Suite |
$ 1,932
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From $ 1,932
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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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