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Eastern and Western Civilisations - Istanbul to Rome
Turkey, Greece and Italy aboard Le Levant |
| 8 Days / 7 Nights • Sept. 9, 2010 |
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Pergamum: ancient ruins in a beautiful natural setting.
Lipari, Stromboli and Etna: volcanic islands at the mercy of nature.
Pompeii: so long asleep under a blanket of ash this city offers valuable insights into its glorious past.
DIKILI
A small and peaceful part on the shores of the Aegean, Dikili has retained its picturesque charm. From here we head out to explore Pergamum, one of Turkey’s finest archaeological sites, not only because of the many and varied ruins but also for its splendid hilltop location. At one time a serious rival to Alexandria and Rome, Pergamum offers visitors the riches of its architecture in an intimate setting.
MYKONOS
“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 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. Allow yourself to be tempted by the numerous taverns which line its seafront opposite the old port.
CORINTH CANAL & ITEA
A grandiose impressive work of art linking the Ionian and Aegean Seas, the Corinth Canal is the fruit of a dream dating back to ancient times. The Emperor Nero had at one time envisaged its creation. From Itea 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.
LIPARI - STROMBOLI
Dominated by a fortified citadel, Lipari is capital of the seven volcanic Aeolian Islands. Lipari is deservedly famous for its natural and architectural beauty as it embraces some stunning panoramas, pumice stone quarries and a “Castello” built on the ruins of an ancient Greek acropolis. Not far from here we will be sailing round the forbidding yet impressive Stromboli, an active volcano which regularly erupts wreathing its summit in smoke.
NAPLES
Jewel of Italy’s Campania Region, Naples is home to some magnificent palaces, sumptuous Baroque churches and countless romantic squores. Classed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995, the old district’s rich artistic and cultural history is without equal. Nearby, the ruins of Pompeii provide a grandiose and moving vision of what was once a great city at the height of the Roman Empire. Having been asleep under a blanket of ash for so long, objects, houses and beautiful frescoes have been preserved almost intact. Pompeii offers a valuable insight into the past and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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| SHIP STATISTICS |
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Built:1998
Flag: France
Number of Crew:50
Official Language: English
Passeng. Cap.: 90
Ship Speed: 16 knots
Tonnage: 3,500 GRT
Length: 330 Feet
Beam: 46 Feet
Draft: 12 Feet
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| DAY |
PORT |
ARRIVAL |
DEPARTURE |
| Day 1 |
Istanbul (Turkey) |
Embark |
6:00 PM |
| Day 2. |
Dikili (Turkey) |
1:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
| Day 3. |
Mykonos (Greece) |
8:00 AM |
10:00 pM |
| Day 4. |
Crossing the Corinth Canal (Greece) |
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Itea (Greece) |
1:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
| Day 5. |
At sea |
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| Day 6. |
Lipari (Italy) Sailing around the Stromboli |
12:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
| Day 7. |
Naples (Italy) |
10:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
| Day 8. |
Rome (Italy) |
8:00 AM |
Disembark |
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| Cruise Rates
per person based on double-occupancy. |
Cabin 301 / 402
Deck Champlain
Deck La Perouse
Deck Bougainville
Port taxes |
€ 2,380
€ 2,800
€ 3,025
€ 3,220
€ 231 |
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Single supplement from +50%
Discounts (per person):
* Honeymoon - 100 €
* Wedding Anniversary (5,10,15,20 yrs...) - 100 €
Value Includes:
* The cruise at full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
* Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white, red and rosé wines served with meals.
* Water sports and other activities as authorised by local authorities, using the ship’s equipment : kayaking and snorkelling.
* 24 hour room service (selected menu)
* Evening gatherings and organised entertainment
* Porterage from the quayside to the ship and vice versa
Value do not Includes:
* Air transportation and airport taxes
* Port and safety charges
* Gratuities
* Optional shore excursions
* Personal expenses on board
* Personal insurance
* Other drinks than aforementioned ones
BOOKING:
Bookings are on request and need to be confirmed.
Deposit of 25% per person is required within 4 days of booking.
Final payment is required 60 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Our flat rate claim to reimbursement consist of a processing fee of EUR 200.00 per person
for cancellation of a reserved trip up to 50 days prior to commencement of travel.
The
following annulment fees shall arise in the event of later cancellation:
50% of the tour price for cancellation 49 - 36 days prior to commencement of travel
75% of the tour price for cancellation 35 - 26 days prior to commencement of travel
100% of the tour price for cancellation 25 - 0 days prior to commencement of travel |
