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Aegean Sea: Athens to Istanbul
Athens (Greece)-Istanbul (Turkey)
September 3-10, 2012
8 days / 7 nights on
board
- Let yourself be charmed by the Cyclades islands: like precious stones afloat on the silky
blue of the Aegean sea.
- Appreciate Rhodes, an impressive fortified citadel built by the Knights of St John.
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| Destination |
Arrival |
Departure |
Day 1 - Athens
(Greece)
Embarkation in Athens in the late afternoon. |
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17:00 |
Day 2 - 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 (Greece) 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.
Optional excursion: Island and villages (1/2 day)
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08:00 |
23:00 |
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. |
08:00 |
16:00 |
Day 4 - Rhodes (Greece)
Magnificent sites and monuments make this a magical island. Blessed with a lovely
mild climate, Rhodes (Greece) invites you to explore its
pathways, immaculate tiny villages and its fabulous medieval city which 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.
Optional excursions: Lindos and the city of Knights (1 day) ; the city of
Knights (1/2 day)
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08:00 |
23:00 |
Day 5 - Bodrum
(Turkey)
Bodrum, the white town where Herodotus was born, was built to replace the ancient city
of Halicarnassus at the beginning of the first millennium BC. Today it offers visitors
a sinuous coastline of wonderful beaches and picturesque islands. Proudly standing on a
rocky promontory in the heart of the bay, the 15th century Castle of St Peter was built
by Knights of the Order of Hospitallers of St John, a monastic military order and
ancestors of the Knights of Malta. |
08:00 |
22:00 |
Day 6 - Kusadasi
(Turkey)
Kusadasi (Turkey) 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 its
position 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. |
08:00 |
16:00 |
| Day 7 - At Sea |
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Day 8 - Istanbul
(Turkey)
Disembarkation |
07:00 |
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Contact us for cruise fares
Our fares include:
- Your cruise including all meals from
dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation.
- Welcome aboard and captain’s cocktail
parties, gala dinner.
- Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white,
red and rosé wines served with meals.
- Evening entertainments and events, and/or
organised shows.
- Porterage from the quayside to the ship
and vice versa.
Our fares do not include:
- Flights and airport
taxes
- Transfers, day rooms and other services
at arrival & departure, before embarkation and after disembarkation.
- Optional shore excursions (sold on
board)
- Insurances.
- Personal expenses, tips
- Other drinks than mentioned
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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