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The Natural and Cultural Treasures of the
Aegean: Athens, Greece to Istanbul,
Turkey
MS Europa 2 Voyage 1527 - September 14-21,
2015
Let your spirit soar on dreamlike beaches, discover fascinating historical
buildings or enjoy Mediterranean hospitality in rustic taverns: welcome to the Greek Aegean. Relax
on the sandy beaches of Skiathos, visit the monasteries of Meteora** on high sandstone cliffs or
wander through the hidden markets of Thessaloniki. On Thassos, the island where wine and honey
flow, you can enjoy tranquil beaches and culinary specialities before visiting the old town of
Kavala for a stroll around its little shops and cafes. Your seven-day cruise will come to an end in
Pergamon**, one of the most beautiful excavation sites in Turkey.
Highlights of this cruise:
- Relax in style on the beaches of Skiathos and Thassos.
- Fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site: the monasteries of Meteora** perched on rocky
pinnacles.
- Walking** or white-water rafting** in the Nestos Gorge.
** The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the
planning stage. Subject to changes.
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Date
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Destination
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Monday 14-Sep-2015
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Piraeus (Athens)/Greece, departure 21.00 hrs
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Embarkation of the MS Europa 2.
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Tuesday 15-Sep-2015
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Skiathos/Sporades/Greece, 12.00 – 0.00 hrs
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Green hills and white sandy beaches: on Skiathos, you can relax as you go ashore
into the heart of nature to do your own thing, be it going for a swim or taking a
walk in the pine forests.
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Wednesday 16-Sep-2015
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Volos/Greece, 6.00 – 18.00 hrs
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Whether it’s a walk along the beach, a visit to the taverns on the port
promenade or a more active walk on Mount Pelion**, Volos has many diverse hours of
downtime to enjoy. The nuns and monks of the monasteries of Meteora** live a life
between heaven and earth: out of the woods loom rock monoliths up to 300 m in
height with the monasteries balanced on their ledges and peaks. Your insights
behind the walls of the monasteries will be just as fascinating as the views.
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Thursday 17-Sep-2015
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Thessaloniki/Greece, 7.00 – 17.00 hrs
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The glorious history of the city, which was mentioned in sources as early as the
Bible, is reflected in its majestic architecture. An unusual way of getting to know
Thessaloniki is a walk through the hidden markets**. A stay at Sani Resort**, where
you can swim, relax, dive** and snorkel in the colourful underwater world promises
relaxation in its purest sense.
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Friday 18-Sep-2015
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Limenas/Thassos/Greece, 8.00 – 15.00 hrs
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Limenas/Thassos
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The island where wine and honey flow: besides its culinary specialities, Thassos
is famous for its long sandy beaches, tranquil bays and crystal-clear water. Decide
for yourself how to enjoy the beauty of the scenery – for example, with a ride on
the beach** or on a trip in an all-terrain vehicle** with you behind the wheel.
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Kavala/Greece, arrival 17.00 hrs
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Saturday 19-Sep-2015
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Kavala, departure 17.00 hrs
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A Byzantine castle looms over the old town of Kavala. Stroll through the centre
itself, a protected historical site, and enjoy the perfect mixture of bars, cafes
and shopping opportunities. Take an excursion into nature with a walk in Nestos
Bay**, a nature reserve which is home to many different bird species.
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Sunday 20-Sep-2015
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Dikili/Turkey, 7.00 – 13.30 hrs
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Evening passage through the Dardanelles
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In this port city, you get to choose: visit Pergamon in conjunction with either
the Asclepion** or the archaeological museum**. Whatever you decide, one of the
most beautiful excavation sites in Turkey awaits you – and still with the
perceptible majesty of a city that is said to have surpassed even Alexandria. In
the evening, the EUROPA 2 will pass through the Dardanelles – your veranda will
become an exclusive vantage point.
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Monday 21-Sep-2015
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Istanbul/Turkey, arrival 7.00 hrs
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Disembarkation of the MS Europa 2.
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* These arrangements are not included in the cruise price. The shore activities listed here are in
the planning stage and are subject to changes.
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Category
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Suite
Type |
Price
per person in USD
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1
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Veranda/Ocean
Suite |
$5,450
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2
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Veranda/Ocean
Suite |
$6,090
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1-2
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Veranda/Ocean Suite
for Single Occupancy |
$7,530
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3
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Veranda/Ocean
Suite |
$6,700
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4
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Veranda/Ocean
Suite |
$6,970
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3-4
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Veranda/Ocean Suite
for Single Occupancy |
$8,940
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5
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Veranda
Suite |
$7,530
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6
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Grand Ocean
Suite |
$9,780
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7
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Grand Ocean
Suite |
$10,390
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8
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Penthouse
Suite |
$11,630
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9
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Penthouse
Suite |
$12,850
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10
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Grand Penthouse
Suite |
on
request
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11
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Owner
Suite |
on
request
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12
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Family apartment (2x20
m²) |
$6,970
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13
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Penthouse Suite,
Equipped for Disabled Guests |
$9,780
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14
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Extra Bed for Third
Person |
$3,900
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0
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Guaranteed
Veranda/Ocean Suite¹ |
$4,800
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5% early booking
discount (cruise only) until |
16-Feb-2015
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All fares are based on the current Euro to Dollar exchange rate and are subject to
change.
¹ You pay only the guaranteed price for double occupancy shown here.
Accommodation will be provided in a Veranda/Ocean Suite of Category 1 to 4, subject to
availability. If you book a combination of several cruises in a guaranteed Veranda/Ocean Suite,
it will be necessary to change suites after each individual cruise. Continuous occupancy of the
same suite throughout the cruises is not possible. You will receive your exact suite number on
board at the beginning of the cruise (limited allotment).
² If you book your cruise 210 days (approx. 7 months) or earlier prior to departure, you will
receive an early booking discount of 5% on the cruise-only price (catalogue price minus
surcharge for travel arrangements to cruise departure point and from cruise arrival point as
well as share of fuel costs (ship)).
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