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Sicily and the Mezzogiorno
Valetta to Naples aboard Le Ponant |
8 Days / 7 Nights • Aug. 19 • Sep. 26, 2010
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Discover Sicily: an island coveted by many civilisations at Syracuse, Erice and Segesta.
Be delighted by the Amalfi Coast: spectacular cliffs, coves and beaches await you.
Enjoy Lipari, Stromboli and Etna, three volcanic islands in all their sombre, wild beauty never fail to seduce the newcomer.
2010 Southbound Itinerary
Click here for Northbound itinerary.
Subject to modifications
SYRACUSE
Syracuse was one of Sicily’s most prestigious cities and at the height of its splendour competed with Athens. Visiting Syracuse is like stepping back in time to plunge oneself into the fabulous history of Sicily. Since its role as a central city of ancient Greece, numerous civilisations have followed one another to these shores, each leaving their mark. Arabs, Romans, Normans,
Byzantines and Spanish influences give Syracuse its extraordinarily rich culture, a mosaic of perfumes, colours and flavours.
TAORMINA
Taormina stands out against the slopes of Mount Tauro in the heart of a picturesque and charming location.
The town’s alleyways and gardens tumble down the mountain to the Ionian Sea. Its ancient Greek theatre is the second largest in Sicily, after the theatre at Syracuse, and offers a magnificent panorama with the majestic Mount Etna, its lava flows still smoking, in the background.
PALERMO
A crossroads between Eastern and Western civilisations since time immemorial, Palermo has been indelibly marked by the diverse cultures which have passed this way. The charm of this city of a thousand contrasts owes much to the atmosphere that prevails.
The old town with its historic centre, particularly the magnificent 12th century cathedral, is testimony to a rich past. Not far from here is Monreale with its Benedictine Monastery and a splendid Duomo.
CASTELLAMARE
A typical Sicilian village in the heart of the Trapani province, this former fishing port has been transformed into a charming seaside resort which has not lost touch with a rich historical past. Castellamare was the main port for the Phoenician towns of Segesta and Erice, the ruins of which have been uncovered at two excellent archaeological sites.
Both towns, one of which was dedicated to Aphrodite, feature some beautiful temples as reminders of their glorious past.
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.
AMALFI
Since time immemorial, artists and travellers have fallen under the spell of these tiny villages lost amidst the orange and olive groves, the vineyards and bougainvillea. Amalfi and nearby Ravello, suspended between sea and sky, are the jewels of the Amalfi Coast. There is so much natural beauty to be admired here, including some magnificent gardens.
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| SHIP STATISTICS |
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Built:1991
Renovated:2004
Flag: France
Number of Crew:30
Passeng. Cap.: 64
Ship Speed: 14 knots
Tonnage: 850 GRT
Length: 290 Feet
Beam: 39 Feet
Draft: 13 Feet
Crew Nationality: French
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| DAY |
PORT |
ARRIVAL |
DEPARTURE |
| Day 1 |
Valletta (Malta) |
Embark |
6:00 PM |
| Day 2. |
Syracuse (Sicily-Italy) |
8:00 AM |
3:30 PM |
| Day 3. |
Taormina (Sicily-Italy) |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
| Day 4. |
Palermo (Sicily-Italy) |
11:00 PM |
Overnight |
| Day 5. |
Palermo (Sicily-Italy) |
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5:00 AM |
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Castellamare (Sicily-Italy) |
9:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
| Day 6. |
Lipari (Italy) Sailing around Stromboli |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
| Day 7. |
Amalfi (Italy) |
10:00 AM |
5:30 PM |
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Naples (Italy) |
11:30 PM |
Overnight |
| Day 8. |
Naples (Italy) |
8:00 AM |
Disembark |
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| Cruise Rates
per person based on double-occupancy. |
Marie Galante Cabin
Antigua Cabin
Port taxes |
€ 2,730
€ 2,895
€ 231 |
3rd Person in triple Cabin
€ 1,880
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Single supplement from +50%
Discounts (per person):
* Early Booking (before March 19th, 2010) - 150 €
* 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
* Captain's welcome cocktail and gala dinner.
* Mineral water, coffee, wine served with meals, afternoon tea
* 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
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 |
