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Secret Islands of the Aegean Sea
Greece and Turkey aboard Le Levant |
| 8 Days / 7 Nights • July 1, July 8* • Aug.19, 2010 |
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Note: July 8 - reverse itinerary; from Istanbul to Athens
Santorini: a beautiful volcanic island.
New ports of call allow you to discover the Cyclades Islands.
Delos: an island museum and its superb archeological site.
SANTORINI
A natural port surrounded by cliffs, the ancient site of Thera is circular in shape corresponding to the collapsed centre of the volcano which erupted here. Indeed, this cataclysmic event was probably behind the Atlantis myth and numerous other legends and tales from ancient manuscripts.
PAROS
Often compared to Mykonos, Paros owes its reputation to the magnificent white marble which was used to produce some of the world’s most famous art works, including the Venus de Milo. In the heart of the olive and vineyard covered valleys lies the startlingly white village of Paros, with its windy streets aflame with geraniums and jasmine.
NAXOS
Fertile, blooming with flowers and rugged, the biggest island in the Cyclades invites you to explore medieval Kastro. With its arched alleyways and sober residences of Venetian lords, this charming labyrinth can claim to be one of the most beautiful medieval sites in the Cyclades.
DELOS
Birthplace of the twins Artemis and Apollo, Delos is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. Legend has it that because the island was Apollo’s birthplace it became an important sanctuary visited by pilgrims.
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.
PATMOS
Known as the "Jerusalem of the Aegean", Patmos is a holy island for Christians and is where Saint John drafted the Apocalypse. An impressive silhouette of the crenellated walls of an 11th century monastery stands out against the hills in the centre of an island which has retained its traditional architecture.
CHIOS
A maritime crossroads, Hios (the island’s former name) was once famous as a merchant port receiving merchandise in transit between Europe and Asia. Its commercial reputation was quickly surpassed by its artistic fame. Many believe that this is where Homer was born and where the poet wrote his most famous work “The Iliad and the Odyssey”.
LIMNOS
A placid sentry keeping watch over the Dardanelles Straits, Limnos occupies a strategic position at a junction of routes criss-crossing the Aegean Sea. Peaceful and serene, the island lies low with wide open spaces and a coastline untouched by modern tourism.
Legend has it that this is where Vulcan the God of Fire lived, so do not be surprised to find works of art forged out of metal, a craft handed down through the ages to today.
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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 |
Athens (Greece) |
Embark |
9:00 PM |
| Day 2. |
Santorini (Greece) |
2:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
| Day 3. |
Paros (Greece) |
7:00 AM |
12:00 AM |
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Naxos (Greece) |
2:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
| Day 4. |
Delos (Greece) |
7:00 AM |
1:00 PM |
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Mykonos (Greece) |
2:30 PM |
11:30 PM |
| Day 5. |
Patmos (Greece) |
8:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
| Day 6. |
Chios (Greece) |
8:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
| Day 7. |
Limnos (Greece) |
8:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
| Day 8. |
Istanbul (Turkey) |
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 |
€ 2,470
€ 2,905
€ 3,135
€ 3,340
€ 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.
* 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 |
