Although he reigned only between 324 and 337, the Emperor Constantine made two decisions that place
him at the center of western civilization. The first was to decree Christianity to be the official
religion of the Roman Empire and the second was to found a new imperial capital on the site of the
old Greek city of Byzantium on the shores of the Bosphorus. “These two decisions and their
consequences,” writes John Julius Norwich in A History of Byzantium, “have given him a
serious claim to be considered – excepting only Jesus Christ, the Buddha and the Prophet Mohammed –
the most influential man in all history.”
| Day & Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
Day 1 - ISTANBUL, Turkey
Arrive and transfer to hotel |
- |
- |
Day 2 - ISTANBUL, Turkey
Morning tour including HAGIA SOFIA, TOPKAPI PALACE, BLUE MOSQUE, Afternoon optional
tour of CHORA and SÜLEYMANIYE MOSQUE |
- |
- |
Day 3 - ISTANBUL, Turkey
Morning at leisure or an optional Bosphorus boat tour. Transfer to Aegean Odyssey in
the afternoon |
Embark |
10:00pm |
Day 4 -MOUNT ATHOS, Greece
Cruising the DARDANELLES and past the monasteries of MOUNT ATHOS |
- |
- |
Day 5 - THESSALONICA, Greece
Morning sightseeing including Basilica Agios Dimitrios, Rotonda and Museum, afternoon
at leisure |
6:00am |
7:00pm |
Day 6 - VOLOS, Greece
Visit the Byzantine monasteries at METEORA |
7:00am |
7:00pm |
Day 7 - PATMOS, Greece
Afternoon tour to Holy Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of St John |
1:00pm |
7:00pm |
Day 8 - PIRAEUS, Greece
Morning sightseeing of Byzantine Athens, including Byzantine Museum and the gardens of
Moni Kaisarianis. Free afternoon to explore |
8:00am |
8:00pm |
Day 9 - MONEMVASIA, Greece
Morning town walking tour including CHRISTOS ELKOMENOS Cathedral |
7:00am |
Noon |
Day 10 - PREVEZA, Greece
Morning tour to fortress and Byzantine churches in ARTA, afternoon at leisure to
explore Preveza |
8:00am |
6:00pm |
Day 11 -CORFU, Greece
Morning sightseeing including Byzantine Museum, Esplanade |
Midnight |
2:00pm |
Day 12 - DUBROVNIK, Croatia
Sightseeing walk of Old City, including Church of St Blaise, the Cathedral and Rector's
Palace |
8:00am |
2:00pm |
KORCULA, Croatia
Cruising the PAKLENI islands, passing by KORCULA and HVAR |
- |
- |
Day 13 - RAVENNA, Italy
Visit the church of SAN VITALE, Baptisteries and MAUSOLEUM. Evening at
leisure |
1:00pm |
Midnight |
Day 14 - VENICE, Italy
Morning tour including the DOGE's PALACE, San Marco, Bridge of Sighs. Afternoon at
leisure |
8:00am |
Overnight |
Day 15 - VENICE, Italy
Disembark and transfer to airport for the flight home |
Disembark |
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Cruise Rates
Rates include air from New York and 2
optional hotel nights in Istanbul. If you are not interested/eligible for air, subtract $1,150 USD
from the prices below. Subtract an additional $250 USD if you do not want the post cruise
hotel nights either.
Contact us now for special
pricing! 1 (800) 526 8539
| Category |
Cabins |
Deck |
Price |
|
CONCIERGE
CLASS
|
| A |
Owners Suites, Balcony |
Lido |
$9,250 |
| B |
Junior Suites, Balcony |
Lido |
$8,750 |
| C |
Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony |
Lido | Bridge |
$8,250
|
| CC - Single Occupancy |
Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony |
Lido | Bridge |
$9,450 |
| D |
Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony |
Belvedere |
$7,850 |
|
PREMIUM CLASS
|
| E |
Deluxe Stateroom, Outside |
Bridge |
$7,395 |
| F |
Deluxe Stateroom, Outside |
Bridge | Belvedere |
$6,995 |
| FF - Single Occupancy |
Deluxe Stateroom, Outside |
Bridge | Belvedere |
$8,995 |
| G |
Deluxe Stateroom, Outside |
Bridge | Belvedere |
$6,750 |
| GG - Single Occupancy |
Deluxe Stateroom, Outside |
Bridge | Belvedere |
$7,995 |
| H* |
Premium Outside |
Bridge |
$6,350 |
| I |
Premium Outside |
Belvedere |
$6,195 |
| J |
Premium Outside |
Columbus |
$5,875 |
| JJ - Single Occupancy |
Premium Outside |
Columbus |
$7,225 |
| K |
Standard Outside |
Columbus |
$5,550 |
| KK - Single Occupancy |
Standard Outside |
Columbus |
$6,250 |
| L |
Premium Inside |
Belvedere | Columbus |
$5,350 |
| M |
Premium Inside |
Columbus |
$4,995 |
| N |
Standard Inside |
Belvedere | Columbus |
$4,750 |
| NN - Single Occupancy |
Standard Inside |
Belvedere | Columbus |
$5,595 |
| - |
Third/fourth person sharing |
|
$3,750 |
| - |
Port Fees & Service Charges
(included) |
|
$495 |
| - |
Air Credit (when making your own air
arrangements) |
|
$1,150 |
| - |
Cruise Only Credit (no air or land
included) |
|
$1,400 |
Prices for Categories A to N are per person in US dollars, based on double occupancy. Single cabin
prices are for our dedicated single cabins (Categories CC - NN). As they are limited in number, it
is recommended you book early. Special Offer prices, when published, include any announced
stateroom savings, are strictly capacity controlled, subject to availability, may be withdrawn at
any time and are not always combinable.
* Category H cabins and cabins 720 and 722 have partially obstructed view.
** Port Fees & Service Charges are included in the fares above.
Your cruise fare includes:
- Cruise on Aegean Odyssey as detailed on the itinerary of your choice
- All meals on board Aegean Odyssey
- Pre and Post cruise land extensions as detailed in each itinerary
- Select shore excursions as detailed in each itinerary
- Lunch full of excursions
- All gratuities for restaurant and cabin staff on board
- Select wine with dinner (beer or soft drinks if preferred) on board
- In-depth lecture program featuring expert guest speakers
Your cruise fare does not include:
- Optional shore excursions, where offered
- Beverages (other than those included at dinner) and other items of personal nature
- Beauty and Spa treatments
- Laundry and pressing services
- Internet charges and telephone calls
- Visas and airport taxes where these are payable locally
- Government fees, surcharges and local taxes
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