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GRAND VOYAGES AWARD WINNING
TO ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS AUGUST 2015 - OCTOBER 2016
M E DI T E R R A N E A N • A E G E A N • A DR I AT IC
SOUT H A FR ICA • INDI A • SR I L A N K A • BUR M A • M A L AYSI A SHORE EXCURSIONS INCLUDED – LOW SINGLE FARES FREE RETURN AIR
Explore the history, cultures and
natural wonders of the ancient world
Drawing on many years’ experience and knowledge, Voyages to Antiquity have created a unique cruise holiday experience that combines the comfort and service of small-ship cruising with meticulouslyplanned itineraries to some of the world’s most breathtaking archaeological sites, historic cities and stunning scenery.ery.
GRAND VOYAGES TO FLY FREE and discover the best of small-ship cruising W I N N ER
AWARDS
VOYAGES TO ANTIQUITY BEST FOR ADVENTURE
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More intimate ports – more must-see destinations Our Grand Voyages take you across continents to the great destinations of the world. They’ll also take you off-the-beatentrack to places you wouldn’t discover on your own. From Europe to Africa and Asia, the scope of these 13 itineraries is unrivalled. Cape Town and South Africa’s amazing game reserves, India’s famed Golden Triangle, Burma’s glittering stupas, Europe’s historic cities and stunning coastline await. In 2016 you can visit England, Northern France and Portugal on board Aegean Odyssey for the first time. These itineraries are planned so you can spend more time in port – whether an evening ashore on the delightful Greek Island of Hydra or two nights on board in the heart
england France Portugal Spain Morocco
Madeira
Europe
Italy
sicily
greece turkey
cyprus
Mediterranean Sea
JORDAN
SuezCanal
Canary Islands
EGYPT luxor
Western Sahara CApe Verde Islands
São Tome
Equator Angola
South Atlantic Ocean
ANTIQUITY of Yangon, you’ll have plenty of time to take in the sights and soak up the atmosphere. Add to that the included land tours and hotel stays before and after your cruise, our itineraries let you get more from your holiday. The finest traditions of cruising Classically elegant and carrying around 350 passengers, our ship MV Aegean Odyssey can access more intimate ports and cruise close to the coast for magical views. She offers outstanding levels of comfort and service, open-seating dining, and a cruise experience that is second to none. On board, you are greeted as a returning family member, even if it’s your first time; our passengers love the warm and intimate atmosphere. And unlike a
INDIA
Burma
Arabian Sea
Africa BOM BOM island
Asia
MiddleOman
Red East Sea
Thailand
Andaman Sri Lanka islands Malaysia singapore Maldives
seychelles comoros
Indian Ocean
Namibia
South Africa
vast megaliner, it’s easy to meet fellow passengers whose passions and interests are similar to your own.
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FARES INCLUDE:
Outstanding value – so much is included These voyages also offer exceptional value for money by including the things that matter most. Expert guest speakers enlighten you on board, while excursions with local guides enthrall you ashore. Exciting land tours and overnight stays in port enhance each journey, plus excellent cuisine and included wine with dinner, and low fares for single travellers – all of which adds up to outstanding value for money. These are some of the reasons why 97% of our passengers plan to cruise with us again.
• OVERNIGHT STAYS IN MANY PORTS RENOWNED GUEST SPEAKERS ON BOARD •
• PRE-, POST- AND MID-CRUISE HOTELS AS SHOWN ON ITINERARIES
• SHORE EXCURSIONS WITH TOP GUIDES • CHOICE OF 2 OPEN-SEATING RESTAURANTS • WINE WITH DINNER ON BOARD • GRATUITIES ON BOARD • TRANSFERS & BAGGAGE HANDLING OVERSEAS
plus FREE RETURN AIR Australia: from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth New Zealand: from Auckland or Christchurch LOW SINGLE FARES ALSO AVAILABLE
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Aegean Odyssey combines the best of traditional cruising with all the modern conveniences of a first-class ship. Classically elegant, but far from stuffy, she also provides wonderful service and an intimate atmosphere on board. Carrying around 350 guests, Aegean Odyssey’s advantage is her size, and the ability to visit ports too small for larger vessels, navigate close to scenic islands, and even cruise inland.
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF A taste of the world The gastronomic culture of using the very best fresh local ingredients cooked in a simple but delicious style is the inspiration for the menus on board Aegean Odyssey. The elegant Marco Polo Restaurant has full waiter service and a casual countryclub elegance. The Terrace Cafe offers a combination of indoor and outdoor seating replicating the charm and ambience of a seaside trattoria. Refresh the body as well as the mind On board you will enjoy a programme of lectures and discussions, designed to bring to life the wonderful sites you visit on your journey. There will normally be a number of guest speakers on your cruise, each with different areas of expertise.
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SMALL-SHIP CRUISING morning yoga sessions to set you up for the day. Before dinner, enjoy a drink in the Charleston Lounge or watch the sun go down from The Terrace Cafe. After dinner, perhaps take in a lecture about the places you’ll visit the next day, or enjoy the string trio, pianist and vocalist performance. In some ports we organise local entertainment to perform on board. The library is beautifully appointed and well-stocked. Newspapers are delivered via satellite and are available in the library. Relax on the sun deck and cool off in the outdoor pool. Pamper yourself at the Athena Health Spa, where you will find wonderful therapies and treatments to revive you. Our hairdressers and beauty centre is also on hand, and there’s a full fitness studio and early
Service with a smile Ask any world traveller where they receive the best service and they will undoubtedly answer the Far East. Of all the nationalities in this part of the world, it is the Filipinos who carry the highest reputation for attention to detail. Fluent in English and always ready with a smile, our Filipino crew will win your heart.
Your cabin comforts Your on-board comfort is one of our prime concerns and you will enjoy a feeling of luxury in all accommodations. All cabins feature flat-screen television, safe, hairdryer and plush bedding and most outside cabins have windows rather than portholes. Our balcony cabins (categories A to D), are well-appointed and have private balcony, tasteful furnishings and a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks. Passengers in balcony class cabins also enjoy a welcome bottle of Champagne and priority sightseeing boarding so you are one of the first ashore. These benefits are also available for solo travellers in our dedicated single cabins (category CC) – but hurry, these book up quickly!
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AUGUST 15, 2015 VENICE TO ISTANBUL
GRAND VOYAGE TO
CLASSICAL CIVILISATIONS Combine the natural wonders and
IN THE FARE Italy
Sailing between two iconic cities and with a twonight hotel stay in each, the trip begins in that most picturesque of cities, Venice, where you will experience a private tour of St Mark's Basilica. Since its first incarnation as the 7th-century BC Greek colony of Byzantium, no other city has played a more important role in the fortunes of the eastern Mediterranean than Istanbul and it is here, most fittingly, that this journey ends.
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Philip Hurst is a very popular lecturer on world affairs, geopolitics and modern history. After several decades practising international law, his focus is now history, with a particular interest in modern states in transition, from colony to independence and from dictatorship to democracy. Formerly Deputy Director of The Australian Institute of International Affairs in Canberra, and Counsel at The World Bank in Washington DC, Philip is a distinguished Anglo-Australian international and constitutional lawyer. Since withdrawing from legal practice, Philip devotes his time to lecturing at sea, historical research and writing. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London (F.R.G.S.), and now lives in Zahara de la Sierra, near Seville, Spain.
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EXCURSIONS INCLUDED Venice
historic cities of the Adriatic with the classical sites of ancient Greece and Turkey
Among the other many highlights of this voyage are the spectacular ruins of Ephesus, the remarkable legacy of the Golden Age of Athens, ancient Olympia and the massive Roman Palace of Diocletian in Split – not to mention the stunning Dalmatian coastline and quintessential Greek Islands!
2 nights in Venice
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Split Croatia Dubrovnik Korcula Montenegro Kotor Bay Thessalonica
Istanbul
Canakkale Greece Corfu turkey Volos Preveza Izmir Ithaca Athens Delos Mykonos Katakolon Kos Pylos Hydra Fethiye Monemvasia Santorini Rhodes Rethimnon crete
24 DAYS FROM $11,250 PER PERSON 2015 AUG 15
AUG 26
ATHENS Greece
AUG 27
DELOS Greek Islands MYKONOS Greek Islands
VENICE Italy Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
AUG 28
SANTORINI (Akrotiri) Greek Islands
Cruising past Kornati Islands SPLIT Croatia
AUG 29
RETHIMNON (Knossos) Crete
AUG 30
KOS Greek Islands
KORCULA Croatia DUBROVNIK Croatia
AUG 31
RHODES Greek Islands
SEPT 1
FETHIYE (Patara) Turkey
SEPT 2
IZMIR (Ephesus) Turkey
Arrive VENICE Italy Transfer to hotel
hotel
AUG 16
VENICE Italy
hotel
AUG 17 AUG 18 AUG 19
overnight
AUG 20
DUBROVNIK Croatia KOTOR BAY Montenegro
AUG 21
CORFU Greek Islands
SEPT 3
IZMIR (Pergamon) Turkey
AUG 22
PREVEZA (Arta) Greece ITHACA Greek Islands
SEPT 4
CANAKKALE (Troy) Turkey
SEPT 5
ISTANBUL Turkey Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel
hotel
ISTANBUL Turkey
hotel
ISTANBUL Turkey Transfer to Istanbul Airport
AUG 23
cruising
KATAKOLON (Olympia) Greece PYLOS Greece overnight
AUG 24
PYLOS Greece
SEPT 6
AUG 25
MONEMVASIA Greece HYDRA Greek Islands
SEPT 7
overnight
AEG150817A
24-day Grand Voyage aboard Aegean Odyssey featuring 22 included sightseeing excursions and 2-night hotel stays in both VENICE and ISTANBUL
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Acropolis, Athens
Ancient Ephesus
EXPLORE THE SPLENDOURS OF VENICE Whether you are seeing the great sites of Venice for the first time or revisiting them, there is no better way to explore the city than with a morning’s walking tour. During your two-night hotel stay there is also an exclusive evening visit to St Mark's Basilica which is not to be missed. DALMATIA’S NATURAL AND ANCIENT WONDERS The ship winds its way through the breathtaking beauty of the Kornati Islands en route to Split for a morning tour of one of the greatest of all Roman sites, the Palace of Diocletian. Said to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, the pine-forested island of Korcula is home to some splendid Venetian architecture. After cruising past the beautiful islands of Hvar and Brac, the ship arrives at Dubrovnik in time for an evening ashore. The next morning, see the magnificent fortifications and the cathedral. Heading south down the Croatian coast, our sail around the stunning Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, known as Europe’s southernmost fjord, is a memorable experience. ELEGANT CORFU TO ANCIENT OLYMPIA With cricket still played on the green, the legacy of British rule is evident in Corfu Town as you will see during this morning’s tour. Next is the port of Preveza and a visit to the magnificent Byzantine sites near the town of Arta. Then cruise the Ionian Sea en route to Ithaca where you will be able to
Mykonos, Greek Islands
spend the evening in the charming port of Vathy. Arrive the next morning at the port of Katakolon for a tour of ancient Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games and believed to be the home of Zeus. CLASSICAL GREECE & ATHENS Inhabited since the Neolithic age, Pylos is a treasure trove of historical sites and in 1827 its bay was the site of the Battle of Navarino. Then on to Monemvasia for a walking tour of the beautiful lower town. The final island call before Athens is Hydra, long a tranquil haven for wealthy Athenians and perhaps the most charming of all Greek islands. Enjoy a guided tour of Athens’ ancient sites including the Acropolis and its wonderful Museum. A GREEK ISLAND ODYSSEY: FROM DELOS TO RHODES The island of Delos is one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Greece. Nearby Mykonos, with its lively cafes and shops, is the perfect contrast. Among the Aegean's most spectacular sights are the cliffs of Santorini rising from a great half-moon caldera. Here you’ll visit Akrotiri, an ancient Minoan outpost with the remains of a sophisticated civilisation dating back to the 16th century BC. The most famous archaeological site on Kos is the Asklepeion, a temple to Asklepios, the god of health. The next port of call is Rhodes and a chance to explore the Citadel of the Knights of St John and the Acropolis at Lindos.
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
TROY, EPHESUS & TURKEY From Fethiye visit the ruins of the ancient city of Patara including the impressive agora, while from Izmir you’ll visit some of the most spectacular sites of antiquity: Ephesus contains the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean and Pergamon once rivalled Athens and Alexandria as a centre of culture and learning. The siege of Troy has fired the imagination of poets over thousands of years. Alternatively, take a ferry across the Dardanelles to the moving memorials of Gallipoli. End your cruise holiday with a 2-night hotel stay in Istanbul where sightseeing takes in the Byzantine 6thcentury cathedral of Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. You are then free to explore the city at your own pace.
GRAND VOYAGE FLY FREE FARES Fares in AUS$
Per person* from
Standard Outside Cabin Deluxe Outside Cabin Deluxe Balcony Cabin Single Outside Cabins from
$11,250 $13,750 $15,550 $12,803
For full prices and details of what’s included, see page 32.
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NOVEMBER 19, 2015 MALAGA TO CAPE TOWN
GRAND VOYAGE TO
SOUTH AFRICA Morocco, the Western Sahara, Namibia’s Skeleton Coast for a grand finale in Cape Town
From Agadir, you continue the cruise south calling at Las Palmas in the Canary Islands and the port of Dakhla in the Western Sahara Desert for a trip into the remarkable sand dunes. Then head out into the Atlantic to visit two tropical island nations before heading to the Skeleton Coast of Namibia, a country that boasts some of the most stunning landscapes in Africa. Dominated by Table Mountain, your final destination of Cape Town is another of Africa’s star attractions and is a city of great beauty shaped by its remarkable history. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Brian Williams is the Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland and holds professorial positions in the Universities of Manchester and Bristol, and Cork and Dublin in Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Member of the Energy Institute, and has published over 100 papers and several books. In 2004 Brian was awarded a D.Sc. degree in recognition of his global contribution to sedimentary research. His studies have taken him around the globe and Brian will use this experience, and his enthusiasm for geology, to enhance your understanding of the many and varied natural wonders encountered along the way from Malaga to Cape Town.
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Cape Town, South Africa
HALF PRICE*
SPAIN Tangier Malaga Casablanca Marrakesh Las Palmas Agadir canary MOROCCO islands Dakhla
Cruise from Europe to South Africa – via
Despite its proximity to Europe, the sites and sounds of Morocco make it feel a world away. Your visit to this fascinating country includes an overnight land tour to Marrakesh, and the capital Rabat with its tree-lined boulevards and twelfth-century medina.
2ND PERSON PAYS JUST
Praia Cape Verde Islands
Western Sahara desert Bom Bom
Sao Tome Sao Tome & Principe
Luanda Angola Walvis Bay Luderitz Namibia South Africa Cape Town
31 DAYS FROM $15,095 PER PERSON* 2015 Arrive into MALAGA Spain Embark Aegean Odyssey
NOV 29
NOV 20
TANGIER Morocco
DEC 6
NOV 21
CASABLANCA/RABAT/ MARRAKESH Morocco Morning sightseeing in Casablanca and Rabat. Afternoon drive to Marrakesh overnight hotel
DEC 7
BOM BOM ISLAND Principe
DEC 8/9
At Sea – Crossing the Equator
DEC 10
LUANDA Angola
MARRAKESH/AGADIR Morocco Morning sightseeing. Afternoon drive to Agadir to rejoin ship
DEC 13 DEC 14
LUDERITZ Namibia
NOV 23
At Sea
DEC 15
At Sea
NOV 24
LAS PALMAS Canary Islands
DEC 16
CAPE TOWN South Africa overnight
NOV 25
At Sea
DEC 17
CAPE TOWN South Africa overnight
AD DAKHLA Western Sahara Desert
DEC 18
CAPE TOWN South Africa overnight
DEC 19
CAPE TOWN South Africa Disembark and transfer to Cape Town Airport
NOV 19
NOV 22
NOV 26
NOV 27/28 At Sea
PRAIA Santiago Island
NOV 30-DEC 5 At Sea SAO TOME
DEC 11/12 At Sea WALVIS BAY Namibia
AEG151119
31-day Grand Voyage aboard Aegean Odyssey featuring 12 included sightseeing excursions, an overnight hotel stay in Marrakesh and 3 nights on board in Cape Town
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Welcome to Morocco
Overnight hotel stay in Marrakesh
MOROCCO: TANGIER TO AGADIR In Tangier your tour includes the caves of Hercules – a place of stunning natural beauty and where Hercules is said to have rested after finishing his 12 labours – and the Kasbah. Leave Casablanca by road for Rabat; en route visit the Hassan II Mosque, the second largest mosque outside of Saudi Arabia. Located on the Atlantic coastline, Rabat is Morocco’s capital and highlights here include the Kasbah of the Oudaias, the Royal Palace, and the old town founded by the Carthaginians, conquered by the Romans and later settled by the Arabs. Then to Marrakesh with its famous medina and bustling Djemaa el-Fna Square. Continue on to Agadir to rejoin Aegean Odyssey. FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS TO THE WESTERN SAHARA DESERT Head inland from Las Palmas to discover Gran Canaria's spectacular but little visited interior including the Bandama Crater and the historic city of Arucas with its charming Marquise's Gardens. From the port of Dakhla, once capital of the Spanish province of Rio de Oro, you’ll journey through one of the world’s great unspoiled desert landscapes with its authentic nomadic lifestyle and view the wildlife surrounding a beautiful lagoon. REMOTE ISLANDS OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN Enjoy the African feel to Praia, capital of the Cape Verde island of Sao Tiago. Travel to the old Portuguese capital of Cidade Velha
Namibia’s skeleton coast
with its fort, cathedral and colonial houses. The island of Sao Tome, another former Portuguese colony, has many interesting sites including the National Museum, lively city market and the chance to visit a plantation. Spend a day relaxing and enjoying tropical beach life at the exoticallynamed resort of Bom Bom on the island of Principe. CROSSING THE LINE Just South of the island of Principe, Aegean Odyssey crosses the Equator, An old Navy tradition when you cross the equator by sea is the "Line Crossing Ceremony" which is held by King Neptune himself. Until you cross the Equator you are known in Navy terms as a Pollywog (or Tadpole) and you must be cleansed of your misdemeanours at sea before you can become a trusty Shellback! Participation in the celebrations is entirely voluntary but those who put themselves forward receive a certificate as well as the memorable experience of the Captain smashing an egg on their head! ANGOLA AND NAMIBIA’S SKELETON COAST Once known as the “Paris of Africa”, Luanda has suffered a traumatic recent history and this tour will reveal a city beginning to regain its confidence. See the Palacio de Ferro designed by Gustav Eiffel, the colonial suburb of Cidade Alta and visit the fascinating Angolan National Museum. Your first port in Namibia is Walvis Bay from where you take the short but scenic (sand tunes on one side, the rolling Atlantic
Western Sahara Desert
on the other) drive to the colonial town of Swakopmund. Return to the Walvis Bay Lagoon renowned for its marine and bird life. Further down the coast is Luderitz a town of history and charm. Founded by Bremen merchant Adolf Luderitz in 1883, your walking tour will take in the remarkable colonial architecture and the Luderitz Museum that tells the town’s story as a diamond port. 3 DAYS IN HISTORIC CAPE TOWN “To us on Robben Island, Table Mountain was a beacon of hope. It represented the mainland to which we knew we would one day return.” Nelson Mandela Your stay in this city will include a cable car ride up Table Mountain. You’ll have the opportunity to see Mandela’s cell on Robben Island, take a trip to the Stellenbosch Valley including wine tasting, or visit the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Any spare time you have is easily filled in this charming and fascinating place. FLY FREE FARES - 2nd PERSON HALF PRICE Fares in AUS$
1st person from
2nd Person* from
Standard Outside Cabin Deluxe Outside Cabin Deluxe Balcony Cabin Single Outside Cabins from
$15,095 $18,795 $21,275 $12,411
$7,995 $9,945 $11,085 –
Inside cabins are available on this sailing, please ask for details. For full prices and details of what’s included, see page 32.
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JANUARY 17, 2016 CAPE TOWN TO SINGAPORE
GRAND
SOUTH AFRICA & SOUTHEAST ASIA South Africa’s game parks give way
Next to Burma where your arrival in Yangon is fittingly spectacular as the size of our ship allows us to sail upriver to berth in the heart of the city. After visiting the Phi Phi islands in Thailand and Malaysia, conclude your trip with a twonight stay in a top hotel in Singapore. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Denise Heywood is a lecturer, author, journalist and photographer. She worked in Cambodia as a journalist for three years, and has also worked in France and America. Now based in London, she is a lecturer for the National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies (NADFAS), for the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London) and for Madingley Hall (University of Cambridge). She has lectured all over the world for organisations such as The British Museum, The National Trust and the Royal Geographical Society. She has written a book on the Buddhist temples of Laos, ancient Luang Prabang, and her latest one is on Cambodian dance, Cambodian Dance Celebration of the Gods, with a foreword by Princess Buppha Devi, daughter of King Sihanouk.
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South African wildlife
INCLUDED IN THE FARE
Burma Yangon INDIA Thailand Chennai Colombo Port Phuket Blair Penang Sri Lanka Galle Malacca Kuda Bandos Singapore Maldives Praslin/La Digue Mayotte Mahe Seychelles
to tropical islands, golden temples and Asia’s dynamic cities Starting with two nights on board Aegean Odyssey in Cape Town, enjoy three games drives in South Africa before cruising into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean en route to Mayotte and the Seychelles including the island of La Digue where you can dine on local seafood and stroll along perfect beaches. In Sri Lanka, you will visit fascinating Galle and then experience the legacy of Colombo's colonial history.
3 SAFARIS & 18 EXCURSIONS
Comoros South Africa Richards Bay Cape Town Port Elizabeth
40 DAYS FROM $15,250 PER PERSON 2016 JAN 17
Arrive into CAPE TOWN South Africa Embark Aegean Odyssey overnight
JAN 18
CAPE TOWN South Africa
JAN 19
overnight
FEB 8
COLOMBO Sri Lanka
FEB 9
GALLE Sri Lanka
FEB 10
At Sea
CAPE TOWN South Africa
FEB 11
CHENNAI (Madras) India
JAN 20
At Sea
FEB 12/13 At Sea
JAN 21
PORT ELIZABETH South Africa (Addo Elephant Park)
FEB 14
JAN 22
At Sea
JAN 23
RICHARDS BAY South Africa (Hluhluwe Game Reserve) overnight
JAN 24
RICHARDS BAY South Africa (St Lucia Nature Reserve)
JAN 25-27 At Sea JAN 28 JAN 31
At Sea
FEB 16
YANGON (Rangoon) Burma overnight
FEB 17
YANGON Burma
FEB 18
YANGON Burma
MAHE Seychelles
overnight
FEB 1
MAHE Seychelles
FEB 2
PRASLIN/LA DIGUE Seychelles
overnight
FEB 19
At Sea
FEB 20
PHUKET (Phi Phi Islands or Phang Nga) Thailand
FEB 21
PENANG Malaysia
FEB 22
MALACCA Malaysia
FEB 23
SINGAPORE Disembark and transfer to hotel overnight hotel
MAYOTTE Comoros
JAN 29/30 At Sea
PORT BLAIR Andaman Islands
FEB 15
FEB 3-5
At Sea – Crossing the Equator
FEB 24
SINGAPORE
FEB 6
KUDA BANDOS Maldives
FEB 25
FEB 7
At Sea
SINGAPORE Transfer to Singapore Airport
overnight hotel
AEG160117A
40-day Grand Voyage aboard Aegean Odyssey featuring 3 safaris, 18 sightseeing excursions and a 2-night hotel stay in SINGAPORE
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Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
3 days in Rangoon
A TASTE OF CAPE TOWN Set against the backdrop of the iconic Table Mountain, the beauty of Cape Town never ceases to take the breath away. Your stay in this city will include a trip up Table Mountain, the opportunity to see Mandela’s cell on Robben Island and to tour the Stellenbosch Valley including a wine tasting. ON SAFARI The Addo Elephant Park is the first of your game reserve safaris and features the park’s namesake African elephants. At Hluhluwe Game Reserve as well as the chance to get up close to many beautiful species, the stand out attraction is the park’s population of rare white rhinos. A different experience awaits at St Lucia Wetland Reserve as you cruise the lake in search of hippo and crocodiles. This park also boasts an incredible variety of birdlife. TROPICAL ISLANDS Mayotte, in the crescent-shaped Comoros archipelago, is encircled by a barrier reef and blessed with one of the world's perfect lagoons. Exotic trees edge the border of white sand beaches on the beautiful Seychelles islands: on granite-peaked Mahe there is a quaint charm to the capital Victoria while La Digue is home to many rare species of birds. Praslin, sanctuary for the rare black parrot, is one of only two places in the world able to grow the famous Coco-de-Mer palm tree. After cruising through the Maldives, enjoy a barbecue on the sandy beaches of the uninhabited island of Kuda Bandos.
Spices of Madras
SRI LANKA – PEARL OF THE INDIAN OCEAN A jewel of an island, Sri Lanka offers a unique combination of scenery, culture and history. Although Colombo is a thriving modern city, it has not lost its Old World charm and this contrast will become apparent as you see the colourful Pettah Bazaar and visit the Asokaramaya Buddhist temple with its incredible murals. The final destination in Sri Lanka is Galle, home to the well-preserved 17th century Dutch fort. INDIA & THE ANDAMAN ISLANDS Chennai, formerly known as Madras, was founded nearly 400 years ago and your tour will include Fort St George, built by the East India Company in 1640. Situated in the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Islands were an important British naval base and penal colony. Its capital Port Blair is home to the Andaman's historic monuments and museums. BURMA – LAND OF GOLDEN TEMPLES Gentle and humorous people, monumental golden statues of the Buddha and a sense of travelling back in time to the days of old Asia are just some of the experiences that will greet you in Myanmar (Burma). Berthed in the heart of Yangon (Rangoon), you will have plenty of time to explore the many highlights including the aweinspiring golden Shwedagon pagoda with its 320-foot-high stupa that is covered in genuine gold plates. There’s also a full day excursion to Bago or you may choose to take an optional excursion by air to Mandalay or Bagan.
Vibrant Singapore
THAILAND, MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE From Phuket, a local boat will take you to the natural wonders of the Phi Phi Islands. Penang was part of the Malay Sultanate until 1786, when Captain Francis Light built a fort at the site of present-day Georgetown and managed to get the island ceded to the British East India Company. Malacca was the centre of the Malay world in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its rich colonial history will come to life as you tour the ruined Portuguese fort “A Famosa,” St Paul’s Church that overlooks the Malacca Strait, and Dutch Square. Finally enjoy a two-night hotel stay in Singapore, one of the great modern cities of Asia.
GRAND VOYAGE FLY FREE FARES Fares in AUS$
Per person* from
Standard Outside Cabin Deluxe Outside Cabin Deluxe Balcony Cabin Single Outside Cabins from
$15,250 $19,850 $22,350 $15,750
For full prices and details of what’s included, see page 32.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2016 SINGAPORE TO AMMAN
GRAND
INDIA & THE RED SEA
17 EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Valley of the Kings, Luxor
IN THE FARE
A journey through history from modern Amman Petra Jordan Aqaba Safaga Muscat
Singapore to exciting Mumbai and the ancient treasures of the Red Sea
Luxor
EGYPT
From Singapore, travel to the port of Malacca, once centre of the spice trade, and the island of Penang with its rich colonial history. Then on to Colombo and a chance to explore the hill town of Kandy, the seat of Sri Lanka’s ancient kings. Continue along India’s Malabar Coast, peppered with historic gems. Explore Mumbai before you set sail for Porbandar, birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and continue to the port of Muscat and Salalah in Oman. Once in Egypt you will travel to Luxor and two breathtaking sites: the temple complex of Karnak and the marvels of the Valley of the Kings. Finally, to Jordan where your land tour will include Petra and the fabulously well-preserved Graeco-Roman ruins of Jerash.
Indian Ocean
Emeritus Professor Trevor Bryce is a classicist and Near Eastern historian. He is Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and has held visiting Fellowships at Princeton, Oxford, Sydney, and Canberra. His extensive publications of about 120 articles, book chapters, and sixteen books deal primarily with the history and civilisations of the ancient Near and Middle Eastern world. His university career has included appointments as Reader of Classics and Ancient History, University of Queensland, Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of New England, Australia, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University, New Zealand. He was recently awarded a Doctor of Letters degree at The University of Queensland, a rare award showing his excellent knowledge and expertise in this area of history.
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Malaysia Singapore
36 DAYS FROM $11,195 PER PERSON 2016 Arrive into SINGAPORE Transfer to hotel
MAR 11
MUSCAT Oman
hotel
MAR 12
MUSCAT Oman
FEB 22
SINGAPORE
hotel
MAR 13
At Sea
FEB 23
SINGAPORE Embark Aegean Odyssey
MAR 14
SALALAH Oman
FEB 21
FEB 24
MALACCA Malaysia
FEB 25
PENANG Malaysia COLOMBO Sri Lanka
overnight
MAR 1
COLOMBO (Kandy) Sri Lanka
MAR 2
At Sea
MAR 3
COCHIN Kerala, India
MAR 4
MANGALORE India
MAR 5
MARMAGAO (Goa) India
MAR 6
MUMBAI India
MAR 7
MUMBAI India
MAR 8
MUMBAI India
MAR 9
PORBANDAR India
MAR 10
At Sea
overnight
MAR 15-20 Cruise the Arabian Sea & Red Sea MAR 21
SAFAGA/LUXOR Egypt Drive to Luxor. Afternoon sightseeing
MAR 22
LUXOR/SAFAGA Egypt Morning sightseeing. Afternoon drive to rejoin ship
MAR 23
AQABA/PETRA Jordan Disembark and drive to Petra
hotel
MAR 24
PETRA/AMMAN Jordan Morning sightseeing in Petra. Afternoon drive to Amman
hotel
MAR 25
AMMAN Jordan
hotel
MAR 26
AMMAN (Jerash) Jordan
hotel
MAR 27
AMMAN Jordan Transfer to Amman Airport
FEB 26-28 At Sea FEB 29
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Porbandar INDIA Mumbai Salalah Marmagao Mangalore Cochin Sri Lanka Colombo Penang Malacca
Oman
overnight overnight
hotel
AEG160223A
36-day Grand Voyage aboard Aegean Odyssey featuring 17 included sightseeing excursions and hotel stays in SINGAPORE, LUXOR, PETRA AND AMMAN
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Wadi Rum, Jordan
Temple of the tooth, Kandy
SINGAPORE & MALAY PENINSULA The energy and dynamism of Singapore’s people created one of the great modern cities of Asia. A fascinating tour of the city will give you a flavour of both modern and historical Singapore. The rich history of Malacca will come to life as you tour the main colonial sites including the ruined Portuguese fort “A Famosa,” St Paul’s Church and Dutch Square. Penang, along with Malacca and Singapore, was one of the three British Straits Settlements and the capital, Georgetown, was named after King George III. You will spend the afternoon exploring Georgetown with its well-preserved colonial centre. COLOMBO & KANDY, SRI LANKA Although Colombo is a modern city, it has not lost its Old World charm. This contrast is apparent as you see the colourful Pettah Bazaar and visit the Asokaramaya Buddhist temple. After a drive through Sri Lanka’s stunning hill country and tea plantations, you arrive at the picturesque, naturally fortified hill town of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will visit the Temple of the Tooth and the Botanical Gardens. CRUISE THE MALABAR COAST TO MUMBAI Situated in the state of Kerala, Cochin has a remarkable history: here you will see the oldest church in India and palaces from the days of the Raj. It was here in 1524 that the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died
and his body was entombed in the chapel of Santo Antonio until it was moved to Portugal in 1538. With its languid, tropical atmosphere and magnificent chapel of St Aloysius, Mangalore is a delightful stop on your way up the west coast of India. Old Goa, founded by the Portuguese, is home to churches dating back to the mid-16th century. As well as seeing the historic villas of the Portuguese era, you will visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Your tour will visit all the main sights of Mumbai including Mani Bhavan, a museum that was once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi, the Victorian monuments of the British Empire, the Prince of Wales Museum and the Gateway of India BIRTHPLACE OF A HERO Mohandas Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, where his father, uncle and grandfather had all been prime ministers to the Jethwa Rajput rulers of the princely state. The site of Gandhi’s birth, Kirti Mandir, is now a museum. OMAN – MUSCAT AND SALALAH The 16th-century Portuguese admiral Alfonso de Albuqueque described Muscat as a “very elegant town with very fine houses,” and his description of the capital of Oman still holds true today. The old town is dominated by two great stone forts, Al Jalali and Al Mirani, which were built by the Portuguese in the late 16th century, and on the waterfront stands the Sultan's imposing palace. Salalah is a city of antiquity, boasting both the ruins of the fortified town of Sumharam and the Tomb of Job.
Tea plantation, Sri Lanka
Mysteries of Malaysia
EGYPT’S VALLEY OF THE KINGS & ANCIENT JORDAN From Safaga we head to Luxor for an overnight hotel stay. Highlights here include the massive Karnak Temple and tombs of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Disembarking in Aqaba, the drive to Petra takes a scenic route via Wadi Rum. Your first glimpse of the ancient rose-red city of Petra is one you will not forget, as you emerge from the mile-long path that winds between two overhanging cliffs to stand in front of the stunning, colonnaded Treasury. Citadel Hill in Amman is the site of an impressive concentration of antiquity including the 2nd-century AD Temple of Hercules. Graeco-Roman Jerash was founded by Alexander the Great in the 2nd century BC and was a flourishing city of the Decapolis, the league of ten Roman cities.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2016 SINGAPORE TO ATHENS
GRAND VOYAGE FROM
SINGAPORE TO ATHENS
23 Greece Turkey Delos/Mykonos Kusadasi Athens Antalya Santorini Rhodes Limassol Petra Jordan Aqaba Safaga
A spectacular voyage from Southeast Asia and India to the treasures of the Red Sea, a daytime transit of the Suez Canal and the fascinating history of the Aegean Sea
Luxor
EGYPT
Cruise from Singapore along the Malay Peninsula to Malacca and Penang with its rich colonial history. Then visit Colombo and explore the hill town of Kandy, the seat of Sri Lanka’s ancient kings. Sail up India’s Malabar Coast, peppered with historic gems, for a 3-day stay in Mumbai. Cruise across the Bay of Bengal to the ports of Muscat and Salalah in Oman before entering into the Red Sea to discover the ancient treasures of Egypt and Jordan. Transit the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean to explore the classical sites and picturesque islands of the Aegean before you reach your final destination, Athens. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Emeritus Professor Trevor Bryce is a classicist and Near Eastern historian. He is Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and has held visiting Fellowships at Princeton, Oxford, Sydney, and Canberra. His extensive publications of about 120 articles, book chapters, and sixteen books deal primarily with the history and civilisations of the ancient Near and Middle Eastern world. His university career has included appointments as Reader of Classics and Ancient History, University of Queensland, Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of New England, Australia, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University, New Zealand. He was recently awarded a Doctor of Letters degree at The University of Queensland, a rare award showing his excellent knowledge and expertise in this area of history.
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Petra, Jordan
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED IN THE FARE
Muscat
Porbandar INDIA Mumbai Salalah Marmagao Mangalore Cochin Sri Lanka Penang Colombo Malaysia Malacca Singapore
Oman
Indian Ocean
45 DAYS FROM $15,595 PER PERSON 2016 FEB 21
Arrive into SINGAPORE Transfer to hotel overnight hotel
FEB 22
SINGAPORE
FEB 23
SINGAPORE Embark Aegean Odyssey
FEB 24
MALACCA Malaysia
FEB 25
PENANG Malaysia
overnight hotel
FEB 26-28 At Sea FEB 29
COLOMBO Sri Lanka
overnight
MAR 15-20 Cruising the Arabian Sea & Red Sea
MAR 21
SAFAGA/LUXOR Egypt overnight hotel
MAR 22
LUXOR/SAFAGA Egypt
MAR 23
AQABA (Petra) Jordan
MAR 24
Cruise the Red Sea
MAR 25
SUEZ CANAL Egypt
MAR 26
LIMASSOL (Kourion) Cyprus
daytime transit
MAR 27/28 ANTALYA (Aspendos) Turkey
overnight
MAR 1
COLOMBO (Kandy) Sri Lanka
MAR 29
MAR 2
At Sea
MAR 3
COCHIN Kerala, India
MAR 30/31 KUSADASI (Ephesus) Turkey
MAR 4
MANGALORE India
APR 1
DELOS/MYKONOS Greek Islands
MAR 5
MARMAGAO (Goa) India
APR 2
MAR 6-8
MUMBAI India
SANTORINI (Akrotiri) Greek Islands
MAR 9
PORBANDAR India
APR 3
MAR 10
At Sea
PIRAEUS/ATHENS Greece Disembark and transfer to hotel in Athens overnight hotel
APR 4
ATHENS Greece
APR 5
ATHENS Greece Transfer to Athens Airport
MAR 11/12 MUSCAT Oman MAR 13
At Sea
MAR 14
SALALAH Oman
overnight
overnight
RHODES Greek Islands overnight
overnight hotel
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Ephesus, Turky
Colombo, Sri Lanka
SINGAPORE & MALAY PENINSULA Your two-night hotel stay in Singapore will include a fascinating city tour which will give you a flavour of both modern and historic Singapore. The rich history of Malacca will come to life as you tour the main colonial sites including the ruined Portuguese fort “A Famosa”. Penang, along with Malacca and Singapore, was one of the three British Straits Settlements and the capital, Georgetown, where you’ll spend an afternoon exploring, was named after King George III. COLOMBO & KANDY, SRI LANKA Although Colombo is a modern city, it has not lost its Old World charm. Here you’ll see the colourful Pettah Bazaar and visit the Asokaramaya Buddhist temple. After a drive through Sri Lanka’s stunning hill country, you arrive at the picturesque hill town of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will visit the Temple of the Tooth and the Botanical Gardens. CRUISE THE MALABAR COAST TO MUMBAI Cochin has a remarkable history and here you will see the oldest church in India and palaces from the days of the Raj. With its languid, tropical atmosphere and magnificent chapel of St Aloysius, Mangalore is a delightful stop on your way up the west coast of India. Old Goa, founded by the Portuguese, is home to churches dating back to the mid-16th century and historic villas of the Portuguese era. Your tour will visit all the main sights of Mumbai including the Victorian monuments of the British Empire and the Gateway of India.
Traditional Cochin
BIRTHPLACE OF A HERO Mohandas Gandhi was born in 1869 in Porbandar, where his father, uncle and grandfather had all been prime ministers to the Jethwa Rajput rulers of the princely state. The site of Gandhi’s birth, Kirti Mandir, is now a museum. OMAN – MUSCAT AND SALALAH The old town of Muscat is dominated by two great stone forts built by the Portuguese in the late 16th century, and on the waterfront stands the Sultan's imposing palace. Salalah is a city of antiquity, with the ruins of the fortified town of Sumharam and the Tomb of Job. EGYPT’S VALLEY OF THE KINGS & ANCIENT JORDAN From Safaga we head to Luxor for an overnight hotel stay. Highlights here include the massive Karnak Temple and tombs of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. From Aqaba the drive to Petra takes a scenic route via Wadi Rum before arriving at the ancient rose-red city of Petra. At Citadel Hill in Amman we visit the site of the impressive Temple of Hercules. Jerash was founded by Alexander the Great and was a flourishing city of the Decapolis, the league of ten Roman cities. CYPRUS TO TURKEY’S CRUSADER COAST & RHODES A short journey from Limassol takes you to Kourion. With breathtaking views over the Mediterranean, its monuments include a vast stadium and the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates. Then to Antalya in Turkey and the Hellenistic city of Perge and the ancient Roman trading town of Aspendos with its
Mumbai, Gateway to india
beautifully preserved 2nd century AD Roman theatre. The next port of call is Rhodes and a chance to explore the Old Town and Citadel of the Knights of St John. From the Turkish port of Kusadasi, a short trip by road takes you to the magnificent ruins of Ephesus. Also included is a full day excursion to the remarkable ancient city of Aphrodisias. SACRED GREEK ISLANDS & CLASSICAL ATHENS Explore the temples and famous lion statues on Delos, the paramount religious sanctuary of the ancient Greek world. Nearby Mykonos, with its lively cafes and shops, is the perfect contrast. On Santorini, you’ll visit Akrotiri. This ancient Minoan outpost is a truly remarkable site with the remains of a sophisticated civilisation dating back to the 16th century BC. Your 2-night hotel stay in Athens includes a full morning's guided tour of the city's ancient citadel, the Acropolis. You will also visit the wonderful Acropolis Museum and have plenty of free time to explore the city's other remarkable sites.
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MARCH 3, 2016 DELHI TO ATHENS
GRAND
VOYAGE TO THE AEGEAN
18
Taj Mahal, India
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED IN THE FARE Greece Turkey Delos/Mykonos Kusadasi Athens Antalya Santorini Limassol Rhodescyprus Petra Jordan Luxor Aqaba EGYPT Safaga
From the majesty of the Taj Mahal to the Suez Canal and the perfection of the Acropolis, this voyage take you to some of the greatest sites in the world A five-day tour of India's Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur - marks the beginning of this voyage through the ancient cultures of three continents. Embarking in Mumbai, you will set sail for Oman and visit Muscat and Salalah before arriving in Egypt for two breathtaking sites: the vast temple complex of Karnak and the marvels of the Valley of the Kings. Then, to fascinating Jordan where you will tour the fabulously well-preserved city of Petra. Transit the Suez Canal en route to Cyprus and the impressive stadium at Kourion. You’ll also visit some of the finest Hellenic and Roman sites like Ephesus and the splendid monuments in Delos. Enjoy the beauty of Santorini before finishing your journey with two nights in Athens. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Karen Exell lives in Doha, Qatar, where she is lecturer in Museum Studies and directs the MA in Museum and Gallery Practice at UCL (University College London) Qatar. She has worked for over 15 years in museums, heritage organisations and universities in the UK and Egypt before moving to Doha, Qatar, in 2011. She has a BA in Egyptology from Oxford University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies from the University of St Andrews and a PhD in Egyptology from Durham University. Karen's research interests include the reception and perception of Egypt in the West, museums and the creation of knowledge, museums in non-western contexts (particularly the Arab region and South Asia), and the production and circulation of art in these contexts.
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Muscat Oman Salalah
Delhi Jaipur Agra Porbandar INDIA Mumbai
Indian
34 DAYS FROM $12,195 PER PERSON 2016 MAR 3
Arrive into DELHI India Transfer to hotel overnight hotel
MAR 23
AQABA (Petra) Jordan
MAR 24
Cruise the Red Sea
MAR 4
DELHI India
overnight hotel
MAR 25
SUEZ CANAL Egypt
MAR 5
Drive from DELHI to AGRA (Taj Mahal) India overnight hotel
MAR 26
LIMASSOL (Kourion) Cyprus
MAR 6
Drive from AGRA via FATEHPUR SIKRI to JAIPUR India overnight hotel
MAR 7
Fly from JAIPUR to MUMBAI India Embark Aegean Odyssey
overnight
daytime transit
MAR 27
ANTALYA Turkey
MAR 28
ANTALYA (Aspendos) Turkey
overnight
MAR 29
RHODES Greek Islands
MAR 30
KUSADASI (Ephesus) Turkey
MAR 31
KUSADASI (Aphrodisias) Turkey
overnight
MAR 8
MUMBAI India
APR 1
DELOS/MYKONOS Greek Islands
MAR 9
PORBANDAR India
APR 2
MAR 10
At Sea
SANTORINI (Akrotiri) Greek Islands
APR 3
PIRAEUS/ATHENS Greece Disembark and transfer to hotel in Athens overnight hotel
MAR 11/12 MUSCAT Oman MAR 13
At Sea
MAR 14
SALALAH Oman
overnight
MAR 15-20 At Sea MAR 21
SAFAGA/LUXOR Egypt Afternoon sightseeing overnight hotel
MAR 22
LUXOR Egypt Sightseeing then drive to ship in Safaga
APR 4
ATHENS Greece
APR 5
ATHENS Greece Transfer to Athens Airport
overnight hotel
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The colours of Jaipur
Ancient Thebes
INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE Visit Delhi Old City and the immense Jama Masjid (Great Mosque). See the famous Red Fort and Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Once one of the most important cities in India under the Mughals, Agra witnessed a great deal of ambitious building activity - Shah Jahan gave Agra its most prized monument, the Taj Mahal. Jaipur was founded in 1727 and is a city of palaces built from rose-coloured stone – visit the opulent Maharaja’s City Palace, see the magnificent Hawa Mahal and the Amber Fort with its lavish interiors. MUMBAI – GATEWAY TO INDIA Mumbai was made the headquarters of the British East India Company in 1687 but the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 transformed the city – then known as Bombay – into one of the world’s great trading centres. Your tour will visit all the main sights of Mumbai including the Victorian architectural monuments of the British Empire and the Gateway of India. BIRTHPLACE OF A HERO Mohandas Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, where his father, uncle and grandfather had all been prime ministers to the Jethwa Rajput rulers of the princely state. The site of Gandhi’s birth is now a museum. OMAN – MUSCAT AND SALALAH The Old Town of Muscat is dominated by two great stone forts, Al Jalali and Al Mirani, built by the Portuguese in the late
16th century, and on the waterfront stands the Sultan's imposing palace. Salalah is a city of antiquity, boasting both the ruins of the fortified town of Sumharam and the Tomb of Job. EGYPT’S VALLEY OF THE KINGS & ANCIENT JORDAN From Safaga we head to Luxor for an overnight hotel stay. Highlights here include the massive Karnak Temple and tombs of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Disembarking in Aqaba the drive to Petra takes a scenic route via Wadi Rum before arriving at the ancient rose-red city of Petra. Citadel Hill in Amman is the site of an impressive concentration of antiquity including the 2nd-century AD Temple of Hercules. Jerash was built by Alexander the Great in the 2nd century BC and was a flourishing city of the Decapolis, the league of ten Roman cities. CYPRUS TO TURKEY’S CRUSADER COAST & RHODES A short journey from Limassol takes you to Kourion. With breathtaking views over the Mediterranean, its monuments include a vast stadium and the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates. Then to Antalya in Turkey and the Hellenistic city of Perge and the ancient Roman trading town of Aspendos with its beautifully preserved 2nd century AD Roman theatre. The next port of call is Rhodes and a chance to explore the Old Town and Citadel of the Knights of St John. From the Turkish port of Kusadasi, a short trip by
Muscat, Oman
Aphrodisias, Turkey
road takes you to the magnificent ruins of Ephesus. Also included is a full day excursion to the remarkable ancient city of Aphrodisias. SACRED GREEK ISLANDS Explore the temples and famous lion statues on Delos, the paramount religious sanctuary of the ancient Greek world. Nearby Mykonos, with its lively cafes and shops, is the perfect contrast. On Santorini, you’ll visit Akrotiri. This ancient Minoan outpost is a truly remarkable site with the remains of a sophisticated civilisation dating back to the 16th century BC. CLASSICAL ATHENS Your 2-night hotel stay in Athens includes a full morning's guided tour of the city's ancient citadel, the Acropolis. Built during the "Golden Age" of Athens between 447-438 BC, the Acropolis represents the magnificent achievements of Athenian culture. You will also visit the wonderful Acropolis Museum and have plenty of free time to explore the city's other remarkable sites.
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APRIL 27, 2016 ATHENS TO VENICE
GRAND
AEGEAN & DALMATIA
Beautiful Croatia
13 SEPTEMBER SAILING ALSO AVAILABLE
Venice
A journey through the history of the Mediterranean world from ancient Mycenae to the height of the Venetian Republic
Italy Ravenna
Zadar Croatia Split Dubrovnik Kotor Bay Montenegro albania Sarande Corfu
On this voyage you’ll discover the history, culture
From the medieval, walled city of Dubrovnik and the Roman Palace of Diocletian in Split to the dramatic beauty of Kotor Bay, Dalmatia is surely one of the loveliest parts of Europe. Conclude your holiday with a two-night hotel stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world: Venice. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Alexander J. Motyl is Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University-Newark. A specialist on Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, he is the author of six academic books, seven novels and the editor of over fifteen volumes. His work on the rise and fall of empires has focused on the Roman, Byzantine, Habsburg, Ottoman, and Russian realms. Since 1995, Motyl has served as senior academic advisor to Freedom House's Nations in Transit project, which tracks political change in all the post-Communist states. He has also served as advisory board member of the Turkey-based journals, International Journal of Russian Studies and Bogazici Journal. Motyl's poetry has been published in the Istanbul Literary Review. He first visited Greece and Turkey as a student in 1976; he has travelled to the Aegean region regularly and spent two weeks on a Fulbright travel fellowship at Bogazici University in 1995.
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Canakkale
Turkey Skiathos Greece Izmir Athens Ithaca Delos/Mykonos Gythion Katakolon Santorini Rhodes Rethimnon Crete
and myths of ancient Greece and Turkey and the wonderful landscapes of the Dalmatian coastline and Italy’s Byzantine treasures. You’ll visit the remarkable ruins of Ephesus and Pergamon, the crusader stronghold on Rhodes, the temples of sacred Delos and what remains of ancient Troy. You will also see the quintessential, whitewashed villages of the Greek Islands and sail the breathtaking islands and coastal scenery of the Aegean and Adriatic.
Istanbul
26 DAYS FROM $12,150 PER PERSON 2016 Arrive into ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel
MAY 11
ATHENS Greece (Byzantine Tour)
hotel
MAY 12
GYTHION Greece (Sparta)
APR 28
ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)
hotel
MAY 13
APR 29
ATHENS Greece
hotel
APR 30
ATHENS//PIRAEUS Greece (Corinth/Mycenae/Epidaurus) Embark Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus
KATAKOLON Greece (Olympia) Cruising the Ionian Islands ITHACA Greek Islands
MAY 14
CORFU Greek Islands SARANDE Albania (Butrint)
MAY 1
SANTORINI Greek Islands
MAY 15
MAY 2
RETHIMNON Crete, Greek Islands
KOTOR BAY Montenegro DUBROVNIK Croatia
MAY 3
RHODES Greek Islands
MAY 16
DUBROVNIK Croatia
MAY 17
SPLIT Croatia
MAY 18
ZADAR Croatia
MAY 19
RAVENNA Italy
MAY 20
VENICE Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel
hotel
MAY 21
VENICE Italy
hotel
MAY 22
VENICE Italy Transfer to Venice Airport
APR 27
MAY 4
DELOS Greek Islands MYKONOS Greek Islands
MAY 5
IZMIR Turkey (Ephesus)
MAY 6
IZMIR Turkey (Pergamon)
MAY 7
CANAKKALE Turkey (Troy or Gallipoli)
MAY 8/9 MAY 10
ISTANBUL Turkey Cruising past Mount Athos SKIATHOS Greek Islands
overnight
overnight
cruising overnight
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Epidaurus, Greece
Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
ATHENS & GREEK ISLANDS Your two-night hotel stay in Athens includes a full-morning's guided tour of the city's ancient citadel, the Acropolis, built during the "Golden Age" of Athens, and the Acropolis Museum. Among the Aegean's most spectacular sights are the cliffs of Santorini rising from a great half-moon caldera. Here you’ll visit Akrotiri, an ancient Minoan outpost with the remains of a sophisticated civilisation dating back to the 16th century BC. The island of Delos is one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Greece, and nearby Mykonos, with its lively cafes and shops, is the perfect contrast. EPHESUS, TROY & THE HISTORIC COAST OF TURKEY After leaving the Greek Islands, we cross to the Turkish coast and the port of Izmir to visit Ephesus, which contains the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean including the Library of Celsus. Also included is an excursion to Pergamon which was founded by the Greeks in the 8th century BC and once rivalled Athens as a centre of culture and learning. The siege of Troy by warriors from Greece has fired the imagination of poets over thousands of years. Alternatively, take a ferry across the Dardanelles to the moving memorials of Gallipoli. BYZANTINE ISTANBUL One of the major highlights of your cruise is when you sail through the Bosphorus and dock in the heart of the Byzantine masterpiece that is Istanbul. Your included sightseeing features the 6th-century
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. You will also have free time to explore on your own, perhaps visit the amazing underground cisterns or the Archaeological Museum. Sail past the astonishing monasteries at Mount Athos and enjoy a lazy afternoon on the “Mama Mia” island of Skiathos. CLASSICAL GREECE From Gythion you’ll travel to Sparta and Mystra, followed by Katakolon for a morning's tour to Ancient Olympia. The first Olympic Games took place here in 776BC and the site was also an important religious centre, as Mount Olympus was believed to be the home of Zeus. Return to the ship for a lunchtime departure to Ithaca where you will be able to spend a relaxing evening ashore. CORFU AND ANCIENT BUTRINT With cricket still played on the green, the legacy of British rule is evident in Corfu Town as you will see during the morning tour. You will also visit the Byzantine Museum housed in the Church of Panagia Antivouniotissa and the elegant Esplanade. The archaeological site of Butrint has been occupied since at least the 8th century BC. Power struggles between Byzantium and successive Norman, Angevin and Venetian states have made this a fascinating archaeological and historical site. THE WONDERS OF DALMATIA After cruising deep into the stunning fjord of Kotor Bay in Montenegro, the ship arrives at Dubrovnik for a free evening ashore. Next morning, your sightseeing features the magnificent fortifications
Knossoss, Crete
3 days in Venice
including the 10th century city walls and the Cathedral which boasts Titian’s Assumption over the main altar. The Croatian town of Split is home to one of the greatest of all Roman sites, the Palace of Diocletian where there will be a morning tour of this remarkable palace. The Romans, Byzantines and Venetians all coveted the port of Zadar and as a result it is rich in fascinating monuments. Your morning walking tour of the town will include the Roman forum and the Church of St Donat. DAZZLING RAVENNA AND VENICE In the 5th century AD the power of Rome was in decline and the capital of the Western Roman Empire was moved to Ravenna, now famous for its superb early Christian mosaics and buildings including the Church of San Vitale. Whether you are seeing the great sites of Venice for the first time or revisiting them, there is no better way to end your trip than with two-night hotel stay in this lovely city. On your first evening, you’ll enjoy a spectacular private visit to St Mark’s Basilica.
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This itinerary also commences September 13, 2016
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JUNE 2, 2016 NICE TO LONDON
GRAND
EUROPEAN VOYAGE
18 England London
Riviera resorts, Moorish palaces,
Marseilles
Begining at Nice on the stunning French Riviera,
Recent history also plays a part as you visit D-Day invasion beaches on the Normandy coast of France and Chartwell, Winston Churchill’s country house in Kent, England. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Dr Angela Smith studied History of Art at the University of Leicester, and gained a PhD from the Warburg Institute, University of London. She is a freelance scholar and lecturer who has taught for a number of organisations, including the University of Leicester, Bishop Grosseteste University, and NADFAS. Her range of interests is wide and covers European art, especially painting, from the 12th century onwards. Her knowledge of Spanish history and culture stretches from the Romanesque architecture of medieval Spain to the great artists such as Velasquez and Goya. She has contributed numerous articles and books and the most recent is A Timeline of Art History which chronicles major works of art and architecture from 75,000 BC.
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IN THE FARE
France
Bordeaux
Along the way Aegean Odyssey will sail you to some of the most stunning scenery: cruise along the Guadalquivir River to berth the heart of Seville, along the Gironde River to the city of Bordeaux and on to England’s picturesque West Country.
Alhambra Palace, Granada
Dover Dartmouth Falmouth Honfleur
Portugal’s great cities, French vineyards and D-Day Invasion beaches – magnificent!
this cruise visits the highlights of Provence and Spain’s most elegant architectural treasures including Granada’s Alhambra Palace. From the immense statue of Christ the King in Lisbon to the magnificence of Westminster Abbey in London, this voyage also highlights the central role played by Christianity in the history of Europe.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Vigo Oporto SPAIN Portugal Lisbon Seville
Nice Port-la-Nouvelle Barcelona Valencia
Malaga
Cadiz
Tangier Morocco
26 DAYS FROM $12,995 PER PERSON 2016 JUN 15
LISBON Portugal
overnight
JUN 16
OPORTO Portugal
JUN 3
NICE France (Monte Carlo) overnight
JUN 17
JUN 4
NICE France Cruising the French Riviera MARSEILLES France
VIGO Portugal (Santiago de Compostela)
JUN 2
Arrive into NICE France Embark Aegean Odyssey
overnight
JUN 18
At Sea
JUN 19
River cruising along the Gironde River BORDEAUX France overnight BORDEAUX France
JUN 5
AVIGNON/NIMES France
JUN 6
CARCASSONNE France
JUN 20
JUN 7
BARCELONA Spain
JUN 21
At Sea
JUN 8
VALENCIA Spain
JUN 22
FALMOUTH England
JUN 9
At Sea
JUN 23
DARTMOUTH England
JUN 10
MALAGA Spain (Granada)
JUN 24
JUN 11
TANGIER Morocco
HONFLEUR France (Deauville, Caen or Invasion Beaches)
JUN 12
CADIZ Spain (Jerez) River cruising along the Guadalquivir River SEVILLE Spain
JUN 25
DOVER/LONDON England Disembark in Dover and transfer via Canterbury to London hotel
JUN 26
LONDON England
JUN 13
SEVILLE Spain (Cordoba)
JUN 27
JUN 14
At Sea
LONDON England Transfer to London Airport
overnight
hotel
AEG160602A
26-day Grand Voyage aboard Aegean Odyssey featuring 18 included sightseeing excursions and a 2-night hotel stay in LONDON
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The French Riviera
Seville, Spain
THE FRENCH RIVIERA TO MOORISH SPAIN Relax in the delightful French Riviera resort of Nice then sail along the beautiful Côte d’Azur on the way to Marseilles for an evening ashore. Next you travel to Avignon to tour the magnificent Papal Palace, founded by Pope Clement V in 1309. Founded by the Romans, the fortified city of Carcassonne became the largest walled stronghold of the Middle Ages and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included morning sightseeing of Barcelona will be dedicated to exploring the Roman sites of the city, following which you will have time to explore on your own. Enjoy the charm of Valencia’s squares and hidden corners as your walking tour takes you to the cathedral and one of the most astonishing Gothic civil buildings in the world, La Lonja. Begun in 1238, the Alhambra in Granada was the last capital of the Moors in Spain. Your tour includes the Royal Palace and the Generalife with its splendid gardens. Your tour of Tangier includes the Kasbah and caves of Hercules. From the port of Cadiz travel to Jerez de la Frontera, a town famous for the production of sherry then visit one of the famous bodegas for a sherry tasting. CRUISING INTO SEVILLE Aegean Odyssey then sails up the Guadalquivir River and docks in the very heart of Seville. You will visit the Royal Palace Alcazar, the oldest residence of Spanish royalty that is still in use today. Also included is a full day visit to Cordoba, one of the world’s great destinations and
2-night stay in London
containing one of the wonders of the medieval world, the Great Mosque. PORTUGAL: IDYLLIC SCENERY AND CAPTIVATING CITIES There has been a settlement on the site of Lisbon since Neolithic times and the city has played a central role in European history since Roman times. This rich past will become evident as your tour of the city includes Alfama - the oldest quarter, the monumental statue of Christ the King and the Church of Jeronimos. In Oporto, you can visit a wine estate to sample that most famous of fortified wines, port, or join a tour of this charming city. It is believed by the faithful that Santiago Apostol (St James the Apostle) preached in Galicia and that, after his death in the Holy Land, his remains were brought back here. A church was built over his remains in the 11th century and ever since this has been a place of pilgrimage. Your tour of the magnificent cathedral includes the crypt where St James is believed to be buried, the museum and medieval town. RIVER CRUISING AND THE TASTE OF FRANCE Aegean Odyssey cruises up the River Gironde to berth in the heart of Bordeaux, described as having the most beautiful streets in France thanks to the magnificent 18th century architecture. You will visit the highlights of the city including the Palais Rohan and the 13th-century Cathedral of St Andrew before venturing out of the city to one of the prestigious wine estates for a tasting.
Medieval Carcassonne
ENGLAND’S CHARMING WEST COUNTRY With its lush green countryside and towering hedgerows, the West Country of England is a charming place. It is also steeped in history from the founding of the Royal Navy to the D-Day landings. From Falmouth, drive through the countryside to the world famous Eden Project. Along the coast is Dartmouth, home to Britannia Royal Naval College. You will also visit Slapton Sands, site of a tragic training accident during the build up to the D-Day landings. FROM NORMANDY TO LONDON On the 6th June 1944, the largest invasion ever mustered landed on the coast of Normandy. This visit offers the memorable opportunity to be expertly guided through the events of that day. Then you can either visit the excellent Memorial de Caen Museum or travel to the beautiful town of Bayeux, home to the world famous tapestry. Back across the English Channel, you will be greeted by the White Cliffs before heading off to Chartwell, Sir Winston Churchill’s country house. Then on to London for a 2-night hotel stay and a city tour including a view of Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. GRAND VOYAGE FLY FREE FARES Fares in AUS$
Per person* from
Standard Outside Cabin Deluxe Outside Cabin Deluxe Balcony Cabin Single Outside Cabins from
$12,995 $16,350 $18,995 $15,495
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JUNE 23, 2016 LONDON TO ROME
GRAND VOYAGE
TO THE RIVIERAS St Malo Nantes La Rochelle Bordeaux La Coruña
France Monte Portofino Carlo Marseilles Florence/ Port-la-Nouvelle Pisa Barcelona Rome SPAIN Valencia
A two-night stay in London is the perfect place to start your holiday before crossing the Channel to the impressive sites of the D-Day beaches in Normandy, the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel and the elegant chateaux of the Loire – plus the opportunity to taste some of the great wines of Bordeaux.
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Brian Williams is the Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland and holds professorial positions in the Universities of Manchester and Bristol, and Cork and Dublin in Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Member of the Energy Institute, and has published over 100 papers and several books. In 2004 Brian was awarded a D.Sc. degree in recognition of his global contribution to sedimentary research. His studies have taken him around the globe and Brian will use this experience, and his enthusiasm for geology, to enhance your understanding of the many and varied natural wonders encountered along the way from London to Rome.
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IN THE FARE
Honfleur
outstanding natural beauty and the fascinating history of the Mediterranean
The itinerary concludes with two of the most impressive and historically fascinating cities in the world, Florence and Rome where you’ll spend two nights in a top hotel.
Portofino.Italy
London England Dover
Europe’s great cities combine with
After a trip to the pilgrimage site of Galicia’s Santiago de Compostela, you journey to two of Portugal’s most stunning cities, Oporto and Lisbon. Next cruise to Cadiz and Malaga from where you travel by road to Granada for a full day’s tour of the magnificent Alhambra and its gardens. Calls at Valencia, Monte Carlo and Portofino exemplify the beauty and history of the Mediterranean.
19 EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Oporto Portugal Lisbon Cadiz
Malaga
29 DAYS FROM $13,995 PER PERSON 2016 Arrive into LONDON England Transfer to hotel
JUL 7
LISBON Portugal
hotel
JUL 8
CADIZ Spain (Jerez)
JUN 24
LONDON England
hotel
JUL 9
MALAGA Spain (Granada)
JUN 25
LONDON/DOVER England Transfer via Canterbury to Dover and embark Aegean Odyssey
JUN 23
JUN 26
HONFLEUR France (Deauville/Caen or Invasion Beaches)
JUL 10
At Sea
JUL 11
VALENCIA Spain
JUL 12
BARCELONA Spain
JUL 13
CARCASSONNE France
JUL 14
MARSEILLES France (Avignon/Nimes)
overnight
JUL 15
MARSEILLES France MONTE CARLO Monaco
overnight
JUN 27
ST MALO France (Mont St Michel)
JUN 28
At Sea
JUN 29
NANTES France (Chateaux Country overnight) hotel
JUN 30
NANTES France
JUL 16
MONTE CARLO Monaco
JUL 1
LA ROCHELLE France
JUL 17
PORTOFINO Italy
JUL 2
BORDEAUX France
JUL 18
FLORENCE/PISA Italy
JUL 3
BORDEAUX France River cruising along the Gironde
JUL 19
ROME Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Civitavecchia and transfer to hotel hotel
JUL 20
ROME Italy
JUL 21
ROME Italy Transfer to Rome Airport
JUL 4
At Sea
JUL 5
LA CORUÑA Spain (Santiago de Compostela)
JUL 6
OPORTO Portugal
overnight
hotel
AEG160625A
29-day Grand Voyage aboard Aegean Odyssey featuring 19 included sightseeing excursions and hotel stays in LONDON, French CHATEAUX COUNTRY and ROME
FREE RETURN AIR with this GRAND VOYAGE – book now,
Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy
The glories of Rome
Vineyards of Bordeaux
LONDON: CITY OF THE WORLD A two-night stay in England’s vibrant capital allows plenty of time to explore this wonderful city. Westminster Abbey has been at the heart of English history since the time of William the Conqueror and no visit to London would be complete without seeing it. You will also have the chance to visit the Tower of London or Windsor Castle. HISTORIC NORMANDY & FRANCE’S CHATEAUX COUNTRY On the 6th June 1944, the largest invasion ever mustered landed on the coast of Normandy and you’ll be expertly guided through the events of that day. Then you can either go to the excellent Memorial de Caen Museum or travel to the beautiful town of Bayeux home to the world famous tapestry. With its sharp spires, rocky cliffs rising from the sea and impressive fortifications, Mont Saint-Michel is one of the iconic images of France and its abbey and narrow streets transport the visitor back to the Middle Ages. From the port of Nantes, you will enjoy an overnight visit to the spectacular Loire region which boasts medieval fortresses and elaborate chateaux as well as producing some of the world’s greatest wines. In La Rochelle you can discover the secrets of the Hennessy Cognac distillery.
RIVER CRUISING AND THE TASTE OF FRANCE Cruise up the River Gironde to berth in the heart of Bordeaux, described as having the most beautiful streets in France thanks to the magnificent 18th century architecture. You will visit the highlights of the city including the Palais Rohan and the Cathedral of St Andrew before venturing out of the city to one of the prestigious wine estates for a tasting. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA It is believed by the faithful that Santiago Apostol (St James the Apostle) preached in Galicia and that his remains were brought back here. A church was built over his remains in the 11th century and ever since this has been a place of pilgrimage. Your tour of the magnificent cathedral includes the crypt where St James is believed to be buried, the museum and medieval town. CAPTIVATING PORTUGAL – SPLENDID SPAIN There has been a settlement on the site of Lisbon since Neolithic times and the city’s rich past will become evident on your tour of the Alfama - the oldest quarter - and the monumental statue of Christ the King. In Oporto, you can visit a wine estate to sample that most famous of fortified wines, port, or join a tour of this charming city. Cadiz was the gateway to the New World and its Old Town reflects the city’s rich history. After your tour, drive inland to Jerez de la Frontera to visit one of the famous bodegas for a sherry tasting.
THE FRENCH RIVIERA The fortified city of Carcassonne became the largest walled stronghold of the Middle Ages and is now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arriving in the bustling port of Marseilles you will travel to Avignon to view its famous bridge and Papal Palace. Next you journey to Monte Carlo where you’ll spend a night on board Aegean Odyssey in this glamourous resort. ITALY: NATURAL & ARTISTIC TREASURES Cruise along the rugged coastline of Cinque Terre en route to Portofino, the perfect place to spend an evening ashore. Next morning you travel to Florence for a day visiting the city’s remarkable galleries and buildings such as the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi. Included sightseeing during a two-night hotel stay in Rome starts at the Colosseum. Constructed in 80AD by Emperor Vespasian, it had a capacity of 50,000 spectators. Finally, to the sumptuous Basilica of St Peter’s.
GRAND VOYAGE FLY FREE FARES Fares in AUS$
Per person* from
Standard Outside Cabin Deluxe Outside Cabin Deluxe Balcony Cabin Single Outside Cabins from
$13,995 $17,495 $20,695 $16,695
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JUNE 23, 2016 LONDON TO ISTANBUL
GRAND VOYAGE TO
WESTERN CIVILISATIONS A 41-day odyssey, from London to Mediterranean resorts, whitewashed Greek Isles and the classical sites of the Aegean A two-night stay in London is the perfect place to start your holiday before crossing the Channel to the impressive sites of historic Normandy and the elegant chateaux of the Loire. After a trip to the pilgrimage site of Galicia’s Santiago de Compostela, you journey to two of Portugal’s most stunning cities, Oporto and Lisbon. Next to Cadiz and then Malaga for a full day’s tour of the magnificent Alhambra and its gardens. From here to Sorrento you’ll call at eight ports which exemplify the beauty and history of the western Mediterranean. Aegean Odyssey then makes its way to the coast of Greece and Turkey which offers some of the most important sites of antiquity including Athens, Troy and the magnificent city of Ephesus. This magnificent journey ends in Istanbul with two nights in one of the city's top hotels. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Brian Williams is the Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland and holds professorial positions in the Universities of Manchester and Bristol, and Cork and Dublin in Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Member of the Energy Institute, and has published over 100 papers and several books. In 2004 Brian was awarded a D.Sc. degree in recognition of his global contribution to sedimentary research. His studies have taken him around the globe and Brian will use this experience, and his enthusiasm for geology, to enhance your understanding of the many and varied natural wonders encountered in the Mediterranean.
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30 EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Herculaneum, Italy
IN THE FARE London England Dover Honfleur St Malo Nantes La Rochelle France Bordeaux Marseilles Portofino La Coruña Port-la-Nouvelle Monte Florence/ Barcelona Carlo Pisa Italy GREECE Istanbul Oporto SPAIN Rome Canakkale Portugal Valencia Sorrento Corfu Athens Izmir Turkey Lisbon Palermo Pylos Delos/Mykonos Cadiz Taormina Gythion Malaga 2016
41 DAYS FROM $18,250 PER PERSON
JUN 23 Arrive into LONDON England Transfer to hotel
hotel
JUN 24 LONDON England
hotel
JUL 13 CARCASSONNE France JUL 14 MARSEILLES France (Avignon/Nimes)
overnight
JUN 25 LONDON/DOVER England Transfer via Canterbury to Dover and embark Aegean Odyssey
JUL 15 MARSEILLES France MONTE CARLO Monaco
overnight
JUN 26 HONFLEUR France (Deauville/Caen or Invasion Beaches)
JUL 17 PORTOFINO Italy
JUL 16 MONTE CARLO Monaco
JUN 27 ST MALO France (Mont St Michel)
JUL 19 ROME Italy
JUN 28 At Sea JUN 29 NANTES France (Chateaux Country overnight)
JUL 20 SORRENTO Italy (Pompeii/Herculaneum) hotel
JUL 21 SORRENTO Italy JUL 22 PALERMO Sicily (Monreale)
JUN 30 NANTES France
JUL 23 TAORMINA Sicily
JUL 1 LA ROCHELLE France JUL 2 BORDEAUX France
JUL 18 FLORENCE/PISA Italy
overnight
JUL 24 CORFU Greek Islands
JUL 3 BORDEAUX France River cruising along the Gironde
JUL 25 PYLOS Greece (Venetian Castles)
JUL 4 At Sea
JUL 27 ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)
JUL 5 LA CORUÑA Spain (Santiago de Compostela)
JUL 28 DELOS/MYKONOS Greek Islands
JUL 6 OPORTO Portugal JUL 7 LISBON Portugal
JUL 26 GYTHION Greece (Sparta)
JUL 29 IZMIR Turkey (Ephesus) JUL 30 CANAKKALE Turkey (Troy or Gallipoli)
JUL 9 MALAGA Spain (Granada)
JUL 31 ISTANBUL Turkey Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel
hotel
JUL 10 At Sea
AUG 1 ISTANBUL Turkey
hotel
JUL 11 VALENCIA Spain
AUG 2 ISTANBUL Turkey Transfer to Istanbul Airport
JUL 8 CADIZ Spain (Jerez)
JUL 12 BARCELONA Spain
AEG160625B
41-day Grand Voyage aboard Aegean Odyssey featuring 30 included sightseeing excursions and hotel stays in LONDON, French CHATEAUX COUNTRY and ISTANBUL
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Rennaissance Florence
Oporto, Portugal
VIBRANT LONDON TO HISTORIC FRANCE A two-night stay in England’s capital allows plenty of time to explore this wonderful city and its sights including Westminster Abbey, fundamental to English history since the time of William the Conqueror. On the 6th June 1944, the largest invasion ever mustered landed on the coast of Normandy and you’ll be guided through the events of that day before heading to the excellent Caen Museum or the town of Bayeux, home to the world famous tapestry. With its sharp spires and fortifications, Mont Saint-Michel’s abbey and narrow streets will transport you back to the Middle Ages. From Nantes, enjoy an overnight visit to the spectacular Loire region with its elaborate chateaux and La Rochelle where you can discover the secrets of the Hennessy Cognac distillery. Next, cruise up the River Gironde to berth in the heart of Bordeaux. Admire the city’s 18th century architecture before heading to a prestigious wine estate for a tasting. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA & PORTUGAL’S HISTORICAL CITIES It is believed by the faithful that St James the Apostle preached in Galicia and his remains were brought back here where a church was built in the 11th century. Since then, the site has been a place of pilgrimage. Your tour includes the magnificent cathedral, the crypt and medieval town. Lisbon’s rich past will become evident on your tour of the Alfama – the oldest quarter – and the monumental statue of Christ the King. In Oporto, you can visit a wine estate to sample that most famous of fortified wines, port.
France’s Chateaux country
Classical Greece
SPLENDID SPAIN Cadiz was the gateway to the New World and its Old Town reflects the city’s rich history. After your tour, drive inland to Jerez de la Frontera to visit one of the famous bodegas for a sherry tasting. From Malaga, visit the Alhambra in Granada, the last capital of the Moors in Spain and admire the splendour of the Royal Palace. Founded by the Romans, Valencia is a charming old city and also home to wonderful modern architecture. Included morning sightseeing of Barcelona will be dedicated to exploring the Roman sites of the city including the Gothic Quarter. THE FRENCH RIVIERA The fortified city of Carcassonne became the largest walled stronghold of the Middle Ages and is now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arriving in the bustling port of Marseilles you will travel to Avignon, its famous bridge and Papal Palace. Next to Monte Carlo where you’ll spend a night on board in this glamourous resort. ITALY & SICILY: NATURAL & ARTISTIC TREASURES Cruise along the rugged coastline of Cinque Terre en route to Portofino, the perfect place to spend an evening ashore. Next morning you travel to Florence to visit the remarkable galleries and buildings such as the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi. Your day trip to Rome takes in the Colosseum and the sumptuous St Peter’s Basilica. Sorrento is an excellent base from which to visit Pompeii, engulfed by lava erupting from Mt Vesuvius in August 79AD. You will also visit the nearby town of Herculaneum that perished during the same eruption.
Sicily is a celebration of the greatest achievements of Western civilisation from the Palatine Chapel to the dazzling mosaics of Monreale Cathedral and the Greek theatre at Taormina. CLASSICAL AEGEAN From Corfu Town, where the legacy of British rule is still evident, head south to Pylos, a treasure trove of historical sites and in 1827, the Battle of Navarino. Gythion is the port for our adventure to Sparta and Mystra, and Preveza for the fortress and 13th and 14th century churches in Arta. From Piraeus, enjoy a guided tour of the Acropolis and its Museum before sailing to sacred Delos – one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Greece, and lively Mykonos for a perfect contrast. From Izmir, visit Ephesus, which contains the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean, and Pergamon, which once rivalled Athens as a centre of culture and learning. Then explore Troy, sieged by warriors from Greece, a story that has fired the imagination of poets over thousands of years. Alternatively, take a ferry across the Dardanelles to the moving memorials of Gallipoli. End your cruise with a two-night hotel stay in Istanbul where included sightseeing takes in all the great sights. GRAND VOYAGE FLY FREE FARES Fares in AUS$
Per person* from
Standard Outside Cabin Deluxe Outside Cabin Deluxe Balcony Cabin Single Outside Cabins from
$18,250 $22,850 $26,950 $21,550
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JULY 5, 2016 LISBON TO ISTANBUL
GRAND
MEDITERRANEAN
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Acropolis, Athens
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED IN THE FARE
Span the breadth of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas – from Portugal and Andalusia to the classical Aegean and Byzantium Your journey begins with a two-night hotel stay in the charming capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and quaint museums are all part of Lisbon’s colourful cityscape. Next cruise to Cadiz and Malaga for a full day’s tour of the magnificent Alhambra and its gardens. From here to Sorrento you’ll call at eight ports which exemplify the beauty and history of the Mediterranean such as Carcassonne, Portofino and Florence. Aegean Odyssey then makes its way to the coast of Greece and Turkey which offers some of the most important sites of antiquity including Athens, Troy and the magnificent city of Ephesus. Your cruise ends in Istanbul with two nights in one of the city's top hotels. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Jane Angelini specialises in the cultures of the Mediterranean world – Classical, Byzantine, Islamic – as well as that of Russia. She graduated in Russian Studies and took a Masters degree in Byzantine & Early Russian Art & Architecture. She works as a freelance lecturer for numerous organisations, including NADFAS, the Art Fund and a number of commercial cruise lines. She speaks several foreign languages and has translated works of 19th century Russian literature for Penguin Books and the Oxford University Press.
France Marseilles Portofino Port-la-Nouvelle Monte Florence/ Barcelona Carlo Pisa Italy GREECE Istanbul SPAIN Rome Canakkale Portugal Valencia Sorrento Corfu Athens Izmir Turkey Lisbon Palermo Pylos Delos/Mykonos Cadiz Taormina Gythion Malaga
29 DAYS FROM $13,650 PER PERSON 2016 JUL 5
JUL 19
ROME Italy
Arrive into LISBON Portugal Transfer to hotel
hotel
JUL 6
LISBON Portugal
hotel
JUL 7
LISBON Portugal Embark Aegean Odyssey
JUL 22
PALERMO Sicily (Monreale)
JUL 23
TAORMINA Sicily
JUL 8
CADIZ Spain (Jerez)
JUL 24
CORFU Greek Islands
JUL 9
MALAGA Spain (Granada)
JUL 25
PYLOS Greece (Venetian Castles)
JUL 10
At Sea
JUL 26
JUL 11
VALENCIA Spain
GYTHION Greece (Sparta and Mystra)
JUL 12
BARCELONA Spain
JUL 27
ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)
JUL 13
CARCASSONNE France
JUL 28
DELOS/MYKONOS Greek Islands
JUL 14
MARSEILLES France (Avignon/Nimes)
JUL 29
IZMIR Turkey (Ephesus)
overnight
JUL 30
MARSEILLES France Cruising the French Riviera MONTE CARLO Monaco
CANAKKALE Turkey (Troy or Gallipoli)
overnight
JUL 31
ISTANBUL Turkey Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel hotel
AUG 1
ISTANBUL Turkey
AUG 2
ISTANBUL Turkey Transfer to Istanbul Airport
JUL 15
JUL 16
MONTE CARLO Monaco
JUL 17
Cruising Cinque Terre PORTOFINO Italy
JUL 18
FLORENCE/PISA Italy
overnight JUL 20/21 SORRENTO Italy (Pompeii and Herculaneum)
hotel
AEG160707A
29-day Grand Voyage aboard Aegean Odyssey featuring 22 included sightseeing excursions and hotel stays in LISBON and ISTANBUL
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Sacred Delos
Monreale Cathedral, Sicily
THE CHARM AND MAGIC OF LISBON There has been a settlement on the site of Lisbon since Neolithic times and the city has played a central role in European history since Roman times. This rich past becomes evident as you tour the city which includes Alfama, the oldest quarter, the monumental statue of Christ the King, the Church of Jeronimos, a 16th-century architectural masterpiece and the fascinating Maritime Museum. You may also take the opportunity to visit the fairytale-like hilltop town of Sintra or the fishing village of Cascais. SPLENDID SPAIN Cadiz was the gateway to the New World and the Old Town reflects the city’s rich history. After your tour, drive inland to Jerez de la Frontera to visit one of the famous bodegas for a sherry tasting. The Alhambra in Granada was the last capital of the Moors in Spain and when it fell to the Christian armies in the 15th century, they were so impressed with the splendour of the complex that they could not bear to destroy it. Our tour also includes the Royal Palace and the Generalife with its splendid gardens. Founded by the Romans, Valencia is a charming old city and also home to wonderful modern architecture including the City of Arts and Science. Included morning sightseeing of Barcelona will be dedicated to exploring the Roman sites of the city including the Temple of Apollo and Roman remains in the Gothic Quarter. You then have time to explore on your own. Perhaps visit extraordinary Sagrada Familia, the massive Catalan church designed by the visionary architect Antoni Gaudí.
Amalfi’s beautiful coast
THE FRENCH RIVIERA The fortified city of Carcassonne became the largest walled stronghold of the Middle Ages and is now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arriving in the bustling port of Marseilles you will travel to Avignon, its famous bridge and Papal Palace. Next to Monte Carlo where you’ll spend a night on board in this glamourous resort. ITALY & SICILY: NATURAL & ARTISTIC TREASURES Cruise along the rugged coastline of Cinque Terre en route to Portofino, the perfect place to spend an evening ashore. Next morning you travel to Florence to visit the remarkable galleries and buildings such as the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi. Your day trip to Rome takes in the 50,000-capacity Colosseum and the sumptuous St Peter’s Basilica. Sorrento is an excellent base from which to visit Pompeii, engulfed by lava erupting from Mt Vesuvius in August 79AD. You will also visit the nearby town of Herculaneum that perished during the same eruption.
Pisa, Italy
Preveza for the fortress and 13th and 14th century churches in Arta. From Piraeus, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient sites of Athens including the Acropolis and its Museum. Delos is one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Greece while lively Mykonos makes the perfect contrast. TURKISH TREASURES From Izmir, visit Ephesus, which contains the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern Mediterranean and Pergamon, which once rivalled Athens as a centre of culture and learning. The siege of Troy by warriors from Greece has fired the imagination of poets over thousands of years. Alternatively, take a ferry across the Dardanelles to the moving memorials of Gallipoli. End your cruise with a twonight hotel stay in Istanbul where sightseeing takes in Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
Sicily is a celebration of the greatest achievements of Western civilisation from the Palatine Chapel to the dazzling mosaics of Monreale Cathedral and the Greek theatre at Taormina. CLASSICAL GREECE AND THE GREEK ISLANDS After visiting Corfu Town, where the legacy of British rule is still evident, head south to Greece. Pylos is a treasure trove of historical sites and in 1827 its bay was the site of the Battle of Navarino. Gythion is the port for our adventure to Sparta and Mystra, and
GRAND VOYAGE FLY FREE FARES Fares in AUS$
Per person* from
Standard Outside Cabin Deluxe Outside Cabin Deluxe Balcony Cabin Single Outside Cabins from
$13,650 $16,850 $19,595 $15,750
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OCTOBER 4, 2016 VENICE TO SEVILLE
GRAND
ITALY, SPAIN &MOROCCO
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Segeata, Sicily
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED IN THE FARE Venice
Explore the monumental sites of Sicily,
Urbino
the mysteries of Pompeii and the Moorish heritage of Spain, Tunis and Morocco
You will also enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the Adriatic as you cruise to Split and the walled port of Dubrovnik, once described by George Bernard Shaw as “Paradise on Earth” and discover the fascinating Moroccan cities of Casablanca and Marrakesh. The journey to your final port is a memorable one as Aegean Odyssey sails up the Guadalquivir River to the heart of Seville in Andalusia where you will enjoy a fabulous three-night stay. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS Rachel Ward was a curator (Middle Eastern section) at the British Museum 1983-2000 and Director/Vice President of the Royal Asiatic Society 2002-2008. In 1988 she was co-curator/author of Süleyman the Magnificent at the British Museum, the first major exhibition of Ottoman art in Europe. Other publications include Islamic Metalwork, London, 1993; Gilded and Enamelled Glass from the Middle East (editor), London, 1998; Court and Craft, a Masterpiece from Northern Iraq(an exhibition at the Courtauld Gallery), London, 2014. She is currently working on a catalogue of the Arab and Turkish Metalwork in the British Museum, on glass excavated on the citadel in Aleppo, Syria, and on an exhibition and catalogue of Islamic metalwork in the Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi. Rachel lectures for universities, museums and other groups on the art and culture of the Islamic world. She is a NADFAS (National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies) accredited lecturer.
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Rome Dubrovnik ITALY Sorrento Lecce Amalfi
SPAIN Seville Cartagena Cadiz Malaga Gibraltar
This journey to Italy, Sicily, Croatia and southern Spain offers you the opportunity to visit some of the greatest sites of antiquity: you can explore the dazzling splendour of Byzantine Venice, visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada and marvel at the evocative ruins of Pompeii.
Split
Palermo Trapani Taomina Sicily Tunisia Tunis Valletta MALTA
Casablanca MOROCCO Marrakesh
27 DAYS FROM $12,995 PER PERSON 2016 OCT 4
OCT 19
PALERMO Sicily (Monreale or Segesta)
OCT 20
TUNIS Tunisia (Carthage or Dougga)
Arrive into VENICE Italy Transfer to hotel
hotel
OCT 5
VENICE Italy
hotel
OCT 6
VENICE Italy Embark Aegean Odyssey
OCT 21
At Sea
OCT 22
CARTAGENA Spain
OCT 7
URBINO Italy
OCT 23
OCT 8
SPLIT Croatia
MOTRIL Spain (Granada) MALAGA Spain
OCT 9
DUBROVNIK Croatia
OCT 24
GIBRALTAR
OCT 10
LECCE Italy
0CT 25
OCT 11
SARANDE Albania (Butrint) CORFU Greek Islands
MARRAKESH Morocco Drive to Marrakesh for afternoon sightseeing and overnight hotel
OCT 12
At Sea
OCT 26
OCT 13
CASABLANCA Morocco Drive to Casablanca to rejoin ship
TAORMINA Sicily Cruise past Stromboli
OCT 27
OCT 14
AMALFI Italy (Paestum) SORRENTO Italy
CADIZ Spain (Jerez) River cruising along the Guadalquivir River to Seville
overnight
OCT 28
OCT 15/16 SORRENTO Italy (Pompeii or Herculaneum)
SEVILLE Spain Disembark and transfer to hotel hotel
overnight
OCT 29
SEVILLE Spain (Cordoba)
OCT 30
SEVILLE Spain Transfer to Seville Airport
OCT 17
ROME Italy
OCT 18
PALERMO Sicily
overnight
hotel
AEG161006A
27-day Grand Voyage aboard Aegean Odyssey featuring 23 included sightseeing excursions and hotel stays in VENICE, MARRAKESH and SEVILLE
FREE RETURN AIR with this GRAND VOYAGE – book now,
Moroccan Souk
Gibraltar
Dubrovnik, Croatia
FROM VENICE TO THE SPLENDOURS OF THE ADRIATIC Your holiday starts with a 2-night hotel stay in Venice and a guided stroll around its heart. One evening, you will enjoy an exclusive visit to St Mark's Basilica: not to be missed. Perched on two hills, the walled town of Urbino is the birthplace of Raphael - tour the Palazzo Ducale and view the magnificent Duomo. The Croatian town of Split is home to one of the greatest of all Roman sites, the Palace of Diocletian. Enjoy a morning tour and in the afternoon there is the option of the delightful island of Trogir. Included sightseeing in Dubrovnik features the magnificent fortifications including the 10th century city walls, the Baroque church of St Blaise and the Cathedral Lecce is a city of architectural treasures including the 25,000-seat Roman amphitheatre and the stunning Palazzo Tamborino with its seductive secret garden. The Albanian archaeological site of Butrint has been occupied since at least the 8th century BC. The legacy of British rule is evident in Corfu Town as you will see during the morning tour. You will also visit the Byzantine Museum housed in the church of Panagia Antivouniotissa. THE MAGIC AND MYSTERIES OF SICILY, SORRENTO & POMPEII After a relaxing day at sea, you come to Taormina on the island of Sicily. With its mountainous background and spectacular views of Etna, the Graeco-Roman theatre is our morning destination. From picturesque Amalfi there’s a visit to Paestum to take in
the majesty of its three Greek temples. The afternoon finds us cruising along the spectacular Amalfi coastline. From cliff-top Sorrento you will drive to the magnificent remains of Pompeii. The town was engulfed by lava erupting from Vesuvius in August 79AD and gives us such an insight into the lives of the ancients. Alternatively, you can visit the nearby town of Herculaneum which perished in the same eruption. ETERNAL ROME TO ANCIENT CARTHAGE In Rome, enjoy a morning tour to the largest Roman amphitheatre, the Colosseum, and visit the Basilica of St Peter’s in Vatican City. On Sicily, visit the superbly well-preserved Greek temple of Segesta, the Palatine Chapel in Palermo, and the dazzling mosaics of Monreale Cathedral. Now a suburb of modern Tunis, in its heyday Carthage was one of the most powerful cities in the ancient world. Razed to the ground by the Romans, only traces of the original Punic Carthage remain, but you won’t be disappointed thanks to its marvellous museum and excellent archaeological remains. Alternatively, you can take a full day’s excursion inland to visit the spectacular Roman city of Dougga. Cartagena is home to the moving ruins of the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Veija and a spectacular Roman amphitheatre. From the port of Motril, you head inland to Granada. The Alhambra was the last capital of the Moors in Spain and your tour includes the Royal Palace and the Generalife with its splendid gardens.
Seville, Spain
GIBRALTAR & THE BEST OF MORROCO Gibraltar, or the Rock, rises nearly 1,400ft above sea level and is said to be one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules. Your tour includes Europa Point, the southernmost point of Gibraltar, and the famous St Michael’s Cave. Leaving Casablanca by road we make our way inland to Marrakesh where sightseeing features a walk through the famous medina, a visit to 14th century Ben Youssef Medrassa, finishing in the famous Djemma el Fna Square. Overnight in a Marrakesh hotel, then return to Casablanca for a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, the second largest mosque outside of Saudi Arabia. CRUISING INTO ANDALUSIA From the port of Cadiz you travel to Jerez de la Frontera for a tour of the city before visiting one of the famous bodegas for a sherry tasting. Aegean Odyssey then sails up the Guadalquivir River to moor in the heart of Seville. During your three nights here, you’ll visit the Royal Palace Alcazar and travel to the city of Cordoba, one of the world’s great destinations and contains one of the Wonders of the Medieval World, the Great Mosque. GRAND VOYAGE FLY FREE FARES Fares in AUS$
Per person* from
Standard Outside Cabin Deluxe Outside Cabin Deluxe Balcony Cabin Single Outside Cabins from
$12,995 $16,095 $18,750 $13,395
For full prices and details of what’s included, see page 32.
space is limited – visit voyagestoantiquity.com/flyfree for more information
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YOUR HOTELS
Le Meridien, Jaipur
quality hotels ashore Istanbul, Rome, Delhi, Singapore, Venice, London – these are not places to visit in a hurry, and so our pre- and/or post-cruise hotel stays are the perfect way to begin or end your cruise. Not only will you have time to relax before or after a long journey, but you will also have ample time to explore these wonderful cities. Balcony cabin guests (categories D and above) will stay at 5-star hotels while guests in categories E
and below will be in either 4 or 5-star hotels. Guests travelling together should advise their travel agent or Voyages to Antiquity Reservations at time of booking. Your pre- and post-cruise hotels include accommodation, breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service charges, a half-day escorted sightseeing tour, transfers from hotel to ship and vice versa, and the services of our hospitality desk during your stay.
Marriott, Petra
where you’ll stay CITY
BALCONY CLASS
PREMIUM CLASS
CITY
BALCONY CLASS
AGRA
Jaypee Palace
ITC Mughal
LUXOR
Steigenberger Nile Palace Steigenberger Nile Palace
AMMAN
Marriott
Marriott
MARRAKESH Sofitel Palais Imperial
Meridien, Kenzi Farah
ATHENS
Grande Bretagne
King George
PETRA
Movenpick Resort
Marriott
DELHI
Le Meridien
Sheraton
ROME
Excelsior
Visconti Palace
ISTANBUL
Ritz Carlton
Grand Hyatt
SEVILLE
Alfonso XIII
Melia Sevilla
JAIPUR
Le Meridien
ITC Rajputana
SINGAPORE
The Regent Four Seasons The Regent Four Seasons
LISBON
Please enquire at time of booking
VENICE
Hilton
LONDON
Please enquire at time of booking
what’s included in your hotel stay Breakfast is included daily at all hotels. Please refer below for additional meals and other features that are included on overland tours. Hotels listed are subject to change and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of a similar or superior standard. what’s included in overland tours EGYPT – LUXOR 5-star hotel as listed or similar; breakfast, lunch and dinner in Luxor; land transportation by luxury, air-conditioned motorcoach; entrance fees to places of interest visited; Englishspeaking escort/guide throughout; baggage handling at hotels; bottled water during all meals and on included sightseeing; taxes and service charges.
PREMIUM CLASS
King George, Athens
Hilton Hotel Excelsior, Rome
JORDAN – PETRA 5-star hotels as listed or similar; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; land transportation by luxury, air-conditioned motorcoach; entrance fees to places of interest visited; Englishspeaking escort/guide throughout; baggage handling at hotels; bottled water during all meals and on included sightseeing; taxes and service charges. INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE – JAIPUR and AGRA 5-star hotels as listed or similar; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in the hotel or outside restaurant; airfare between Jaipur and Mumbai; land transportation by premium, air-conditioned motorcoach; English-speaking escort/guide between Delhi and Jaipur; entrance fees to places of interest visited; transfers between airports, ship and hotels; baggage handling at airports, ship and hotels; bottled water during all meals and on included sightseeing; taxes and service charges.
The Regent Four Seasons, Singapore
Sofitel Palais Imperial, Marrakesh
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GENERAL INFORMATION TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION AND VISAS All information provided below pertains to Australian and New Zealand passport holders only and is valid at the time of printing, March 2015. Specific information for your cruise and land programme will be provided at the time of booking. Please also refer to the applicable government website for any updates to this information. Requirements for other nationalities can be obtained from the consulates of the countries to be visited on the specific cruise and land programme. It is each guest’s own responsibility to ensure that they have the required documentation prior to travel. Failure to produce the required documentation at embarkation may result in denied boarding and any expenses incurred as a result are not the responsibility of Voyages to Antiquity.
PASSPORTS Full passports are required and must be valid for a minimum of six months after the last day of your holiday. Special Note: Guests on itineraries which include calls to Arab countries and that may have an Israeli visa or entry stamp in their passport are strongly encouraged to obtain a new passport prior to travel. This is simply a recommendation and is not a requirement.
VISAS At time of printing, Australian and New Zealand passport holders need to obtain prior to departure a visa for Sri Lanka and a multiple entry visa for the cruises featuring India. Egypt When arriving to Egypt by sea on board Aegean Odyssey, Voyages to Antiquity will obtain the visa on your behalf and add the cost to your on-board account. Turkey does require Australian passport holders embarking or disembarking in Istanbl to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to arrival in Turkey. The ETA can be applied for online at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en. The cost of the ETA if purchased online is US$60. New Zealand passport holders are exempt. At least 90 days prior to departure, we must have the following information relating to each passenger: full name (as it appears on passport), address, nationality, date and place of birth; plus passport number, expiration date and date and place of issue. Guests cannot be included in any ship-issued group visas if this information is not supplied by the required time.
HEALTH As health regulations are ever changing, we recommend that you consult your doctor or your local health department at least 10 weeks before your intended departure to check the latest requirements for the countries you will be visiting. Upon receiving pre-documentation materials, we will advise you of any mandatory vaccination requirements. Any guest arriving at the airport/port without the correct certificate will be refused permission to board and any expenses incurred as a result are not the responsibility of Voyages to Antiquity. Depending on the itinerary, guests should consult their doctor regarding the possibility of taking a course of anti-malarial tablets prior to their departure. Yellow fever inoculations are required only when arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission – please consult your doctor before travelling. There is a well equipped medical centre staffed by a doctor and licensed nurse for the benefit of both the guests and the crew. The medical centre is primarily intended to provide acute care for illness and accidents that may occur while on holiday and is not intended to provide long term care for patients with chronic illnesses or as a substitute
for regular health care. Charges apply for consultations, prescriptions, and cabin visits. Guests that require regular treatments or testing of any kind during the cruise and land programme must advise Voyages to Antiquity at the time of deposit. Voyages to Antiquity has the right to refuse or revoke passage to anyone who, in its judgment, is in a physical condition that is beyond the care that can be provided or made available.
the tours will be sent with your final documents or made available on the Voyages to Antiquity website. Lunches on full-day tours can be a picnic lunch provided by Aegean Odyssey or at a local restaurant. Please note that these programmes are planned far in advance of your visit, and we reserve the right to change, cancel, or substitute an included excursion at any time. There is no refund or credit available for non-use of an included excursion.
PRIVACY POLICY
SMOKING
Voyages to Antiquity requires all guests to provide full passport details, including addresses and next of kin information prior to issuance of final documentation. The personal information provided to the company is only shared as required by government regulations to the local authorities for the purposes of customs, visas, and immigration clearances. The information may also be shared with certain suppliers of your travel arrangements. It should be understood that when making your booking you agree to your personal information being passed on as described above. You may also receive marketing communications from Voyages to Antiquity unless you indicate otherwise.
Smoking is only permitted on Belvedere Deck aft. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas including cabins, balconies, and on excursion motorcoaches. All included hotel rooms are requested by Voyages to Antiquity as non-smoking; however this is not always possible and Voyages to Antiquity cannot be held responsible if the guest’s preference is not available on arrival.
SPECIAL NEEDS The cruises and land programmes featured include extensive sightseeing which may involve walking on uneven surfaces, up and down multiple stairs, and require a certain level of fitness and mobility. Some ports on the itineraries may require disembarkation of the ship with the ship’s or local tenders. Please consider these issues carefully prior to booking. There is one cabin specifically adapted for wheelchair use; however guests must bring their own collapsible wheelchair dimensions of which must not exceed 26” wide. Motorised scooters of any kind are not able to be accommodated on board Aegean Odyssey. Guests that need to travel with medical apparatus including wheelchairs, portable CPAP’s, and orthopedic devices must advise Voyages to Antiquity, in writing, at the time of deposit. A doctor’s statement of fitness may be required. All guests need to be self-sufficient and have an able-bodied guest travelling with them to take full responsibility for any assistance that is required. Important Notice: Failure to advise Voyages to Antiquity as required may result in denied boarding and no refunds are provided for such incidents.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS Please advise us at the time of booking of any special dietary restrictions or specific food allergies. Guests with specific food allergies must advise Voyages to Antiquity in writing at the time of deposit, and while all possible is done to meet the requirement(s), the guest is expected to exercise due caution when dining, either on board or during pre-, post-, or full-day excursions. The ship can meet most general requests such as low cholesterol, diabetic, and salt- or fat-free. While all dietary requests are provided to our local suppliers and hotels in advance Voyages to Antiquity cannot guarantee fulfillment on included meals at hotels or local restaurants on pre-, postor full-day excursions.
WE LOOK AFTER YOU It is comforting to know that once you arrive at your overseas airport and clear customs you will be met and looked after all the way to the ship and your baggage will be taken direct to your cabin. No hassle, no fuss.
SHORE EXCURSIONS AND LAND ARRANGEMENTS Shore Excursions: Included in most ports of call. Where suitable, some excursions will be available at an additional cost. Descriptions of
CURRENCY, PAYMENTS AND GRATUITIES ON BOARD A “cashless” system is operated on board Aegean Odyssey with all purchases charged to your cabin account. The final account can be settled in UK£, US$ or AU$ at the end of the cruise. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards, and Travellers Cheques can be used for settlement; however American Express cardholders will be charged a 2% surcharge. Personal cheques and debit cards cannot be accepted. Gratuities for the services you receive on board Aegean Odyssey from your cabin steward and dining room staff are included in your cruise fare. Naturally, guests at their own discretion may wish to show their appreciation to individuals offering exceptional service. Please note that a service charge of 12.5% is automatically added to your account for any bar service.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Cabins and suites feature European 2-pin round outlets with 220 voltage. Hair dryers are provided in your cabin and electric rollers, curling irons, electric shavers, and other small appliances can be used. Adapters/converters are available on board for conversion to 110 volts if required; however, we recommend you bring your own in the event supplies are limited. For safety reasons, travel irons are not allowed.
LAUNDRY AND PRESSING Valet service is available for laundry and pressing. A laundry bag and order form are provided in your cabin.
COMMUNICATIONS Aegean Odyssey is fitted with the latest satellite communication technology and direct dial telephones in all cabins. There is also an internet centre on Belvedere Deck and charges are based on connection time.
CHILDREN Voyages to Antiquity cruise programmes are destination focused and designed for adults. There are no facilities for children on board Aegean Odyssey.
DINING ARRANGEMENTS Dining arrangements on Aegean Odyssey are flexible as both restaurants have an “open seating” policy with meal times arranged to suit the ship’s time in port and the shore excursion programmes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the Terrace Café, while lunch and dinner only are available in the Marco Polo Restaurant. On days when full-day shore excursion tours are operated, lunch will only be available in either the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant. Reservations can be made for dinner in the Marco Polo Restaurant.
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GRAND VOYAGE “FLY-FREE” CRUISE-TOUR FARES
Prices in AU$
AUG 15, 2015
NOV 19, 2015
AEG150817A
AEG151119
VENICE TO ISTANBUL
MALAGA TO CAPE TOWN
DOUBLE ACCOMMODATIIONS
JAN 17, 2016
FEB 21, 2016
FEB 21, 2016
MAR 3, 2016
APR 27, 2016
JUN 2, 2016
JUN 23, 2016
AEG160117A
AEG160223A
AEG160223B
AEG160307A
AEG160430A
AEG160602A
AEG160625A
JUN 23, 2016 AEG160625B
JUL 5, 2016
CAPE TOWN TO SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE TO AMMAN
SINGAPORE TO ATHENS
DELHI TO ATHENS
ATHENS TO VENICE
NICE TO LONDON
LONDON TO ROME
LONDON TO ISTANB UL
LISB ON TO ISTANBUL
ATHENS TO VENICE
VENICE TO SEVILLE
$12,995
AEG160707A
SEPT 13, 2016 AEG160916A
OCT 4, 2016 AEG161006A
1ST PERSON
2ND PERSON
J I*
Standard Outside
$11,250
$15,095
$7,995
$15,250
$11,195
$15,595
$12,195
$12,150
$12,995
$13,995
$18,250
$13,650
$12,250
Premium Outside
11,850
15,995
8,445
16,445
11,925
16,395
12,750
12,795
13,895
14,895
19,350
14,450
12,895
13,750
H
Premium Outside
12,450
16,995
8,945
17,550
12,695
17,450
13,575
13,450
14,650
15,750
20,395
15,175
13,595
14,495
G
Premium Outside
12,995
17,895
9,395
18,550
13,395
18,350
14,195
14,150
15,450
16,550
21,550
15,950
14,295
15,195
F
Deluxe Stateroom, Outside
13,750
18,995
9,945
19,850
14,150
19,450
14,850
14,895
16,350
17,495
22,850
16,850
14,995
16,095
E
Deluxe Stateroom, Outside
14,195
19,850
10,373
20,695
14,695
20,195
15,295
15,495
16,995
18,195
23,795
17,450
15,650
16,750
D
Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony
15,550
21,275
11,085
22,350
16,150
21,950
16,250
16,850
18,995
20,695
26,950
19,595
16,995
18,750
C
Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony
16,195
22,350
11,623
23,450
16,895
22,950
16,795
17,595
19,950
21,595
28,195
20,450
17,850
19,595
B
Junior Suite, Balcony
17,750
24,850
12,873
26,150
18,550
25,250
17,950
19,395
21,950
23,695
31,150
22,450
19,650
21,495
A
Owner’s Suite, Balcony
18,995
26,995
13,945
28,495
19,995
27,450
19,195
20,850
23,695
25,450
33,395
23,995
21,150
23,195
SINGLE ACCOMMODATIIONS ^
SINGLE SAVERPERSON 2ND PERSON2ND
Standard Outside
12,803
16,250
12,411
15,750
14,950
19,450
15,250
14,550
15,495
16,695
21,550
15,750
14,695
13,395
II* Premium Outside
13,493
17,250
13,161
16,895
15,750
20,550
15,950
15,350
17,125
18,375
22,795
16,595
15,495
14,150
JJ
HH* Premium Outside
14,183
18,295
13,945
18,095
16,495
21,695
16,650
16,125
17,350
18,650
23,995
17,450
16,250
14,895
GG* Premium Outside
14,809
19,295
14,695
19,125
17,295
22,795
17,295
16,895
18,250
19,550
25,350
18,295
17,095
15,550
EE Deluxe Stateroom, Outside
16,189
21,450
16,311
21,550
18,895
24,950
18,595
18,550
20,195
21,550
27,950
20,095
18,750
17,095
CC Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony
18,489
24,295
18,445
24,750
21,750
28,395
20,450
21,095
23,695
25,595
32,995
23,550
21,295
19,995
Port Fees & Service Charges (included in the fares above)
Cruise Only Credit (when
AD A CED A BEB FE A DA B CFC G B EAB F C
making own hotel arrangements)
900
895
1,190
1,090
1,685
1,190
945
1,045
1,100
1,650
1,100
945
990
800
N/A
370
895
945
2,100
750
375
750
750
750
750
750
Inside cabins also available on November 19, 2015 (Malaga to Cape Town) and June 25, 2016 (London to Istanbul) sailings, please ask for details
FARES SHOWN HERE INCLUDE: • 4 & 5-STAR HOTELS on pre- and/or post-cruise hotel stays as shown on itineraries • FREE shore excursions at most ports with expert guides • OVERLAND TOURS in India, Jordan and Morocco • EXPERT guest speaker programme on board • OPEN-SEATING DINING with choice of 2 restaurants • COMPLIMENTARY WINE (or beer/ soft drinks) with dinner on board • GRATUITIES for on-board restaurant staff and your cabin steward • TRANSFERS & BAGGAGE handling on arrival and departure overseas on tour dates specified
BD C C
C AB
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
B
From Australia: from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth – From New Zealand: from Auckland or Christchurch
All fares are per person, in AU$, based on double occupancy and valid at time of printing, March 2015. Fares include on-board gratuities, port fees and service charges as indicated. Prices shown on itinerary pages are a "from AU$ fare". A deposit of 12.5% of your total cruise fare is applicable. Prices are subject to change, capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time and are not combinable with other offers. There is a limited number of single cabins available in many categories and these are clearly shown on the deck plan – fares as above. Once these cabins are sold, there will be a limited number of double cabins available for sole occupancy with supplements on the cabin category fares. FLY FREE offers are subject to availability and capacity controlled and may require that additional funds be paid to ensure air ticketing conditions are met and in order for your travel agent to secure your airfares. Australia Bookings: Fly Free offers are ex Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide only. New Zealand Bookings: Fly Free offers are ex Auckland or Christchurch only. - all fares will be quoted in NZ$ at time of enquiry and are subject to currency fluctuations. Domestic connections are additional. Airfare is economy class including known airfare tax at time of printing, and based on specific airlines and routings. Surcharge may apply if increase in airfare tax occurs, introduction of fuel surcharge, or if different airline, routing or dates of travel are required. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. Flights can only be booked once dates are made available by the airline. Please check with your travel agent at time of booking for additional deposit and conditions. Voyages to Antiquity reserve the right to change, correct errors, withdraw from sale any or all fares, itineraries and fees at any time. For full terms and conditions see page 35 or visit our website. Lecturers shown are subject to change and may only be on part of the advertised Grand Voyage. Ship’s Registry: Malta.
B A
A
A
Category F: Deluxe Stateroom
Category H: Premium Outside Cabin
Category C: Deluxe Stateroom with balcony
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BOOKING FORM Please complete all information below to avoid booking delay Embarkation Port
CRUISE NAME Booking Reference Number
Flight arrival details: Date
Flight No:
Time:
Australia or New Zealand Departure Date
Lead Name
PASSENGER DETAILS
2nd Passenger
Surname (as shown on passport) First Name (as shown on passport) Mr/Mrs/Miss/other Occupation Place of Birth Nationality Date of Birth Passport Number Date & Place of Issue Expiry Date Home Address Town/City State/Postcode Telephone Number E-mail address Emergency: Contact (not travelling) Contact Phone Number and relationship to passenger
Cabin Category & Number SPECIAL REQUESTS Dietary
PAYMENT DETAILS I enclose DEPOSIT (non-refundble) or FULL PAYMENT (bookings within 90 days of departure)
Other
INSURANCE All passengers must purchase a fully comprehensive travel insurance policy. Policy issued by:
AU$/NZ$ AU$/NZ$
SIGNATURE On behalf of the persons named above, whose authority I have to sign this agreement, I have read the information on this cruise and accept the Terms and Conditions.
Policy No: Name (please print) Insurance Company Worldwide 24-hour emergency telephone No: Signature
MEDICAL DECLARATION All the above named persons are fit to travel and are not travelling contrary to medical advice. All pre-existing medical conditions which may require treatment aboard ship must be declared prior to deposit being paid or accepted.
Travel Agent
NB. If there is a change in the general health of any of the above named, medical advice should be sought before taking the proposed holiday. A medical certificate may be requested.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS Please read our terms and conditions carefully: 1. The contract The contract exists between you and Voyages to Antiquity (UK) Limited (the Company) once we have received your signed booking form and accepted the required deposit payment and we have sent you a confirmation/ invoice. The terms and conditions apply to all passengers named on the booking form and the person signing the booking form warrants that he or she is authorised to do so. All correspondence will be conducted with the lead person named on the booking form. 2. Deposits and final payment A deposit of AU$ 1,200 per person or 12.5% of the total holiday cost (whichever is the greater), along with the completed Booking Form is required to secure your reservation. NZ$ deposit amount will be confirmed at time of booking. Your Travel Agent may also add their own separate Booking Fees at time of deposit. Final balance is due 90 days prior to departure. Full payment must be made at time of booking if made within 90 days of departure. We reserve the right to cancel your booking and apply the relevant cancellation charges (detailed below) if we do not receive all payments at the due time. All Travel Documents are only issued after final payment has been received by the company. FLY FREE offers are subject to availability and capacity controlled and may require that additional funds be paid to ensure air ticketing conditions are met. 3. Changes by you Should you wish to make a change to your confirmed reservation you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Whilst we will try to assist, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. When we can, a AU$100 per person amendment fee (AU$200 within 90 days) is payable plus any other charges imposed by your Travel Agent. A change of sailing date by the passenger within 90 days prior to departure will be treated as a cancellation. Your Travel Agent may also charge administration fees separately to Voyages to Antiquity. 4. Cancellation by you You need to notify the Company in writing as soon as possible if you or any member of your party needs to cancel your cruise holiday, cancellation fees as indicated will be calculated from the date this letter is received by Voyages to Antiquity. Cancellation charges payable to the company are shown here: Period before departure Cancellation charge when written notice is per person received by the Company cancelling more than 90 days 10% between 61 to 89 days 25% between 31 to 60 days 50% between 16 to 30 days 75% 15 days or less 100% The cancellation charge is based on the total invoice charge for all services. Your Travel Agent may also charge cancellation fees separately to Voyages to Antiquity. 5. Travel Insurance All International passengers should have fully comprehensive travel insurance valid from the date of deposit being made. We suggest you discuss with your Travel Agent the various insurance policies available. Policies can be purchased that provide protection in the event of trip cancellation, interruption, personal illness, injury, medical and baggage protection. Verification of your travel insurance policy may be required by Voyages to Antiquity. 6. Itinerary Changes The holidays featured in this brochure are planned many months in advance. Occasionally, events can occur that will require changes (including cancellations) to be made to the published itineraries – both before and after bookings have been confirmed. Some changes are minor, but occasionally they can be a significant change. Cancellations of, or changes to, itineraries may be made for a number of reasons including (but not limited to) war, civil unrest, industrial disruption/strikes, natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, adverse travel
advisory warnings issued by Governmental organisations, insufficient bookings or to maintain and protect the safety of passengers, crew and the ship. A significant change with alternative arrangements, or cancellation and refund A significant change is defined as a change to either your initial embarkation port or to the disembarkation port from that in your published itinerary to a port in a different country and advised to you at least 15 days prior to your travel departure. You can choose to either accept the alternate arrangement(s) which we will advise to you, or to cancel your booking and receive a refund of moneys that you have paid to the travel agent for the services that were to be provided by Voyages to Antiquity. Changes to any Port of call in your itinerary Changes to the order, or substitution, of any dates or times at the Ports of call in the published itinerary are not considered a significant change and do not entitle you to any refunds or compensation. Normal cancellation fees will apply should you choose to cancel when advised of these Ports of call changes prior to your travel departure. The ship’s captain is responsible for the safety of the ship, passengers and crew. The captain has absolute discretion in making any alterations during the cruise to the published itinerary as the captain considers necessary and no compensation or refunds apply. Your rights in all other situations In all other situations, neither Voyages to Antiquity nor the travel agent or any of their affiliates, subsidiaries, employees or agents have any liability to you and you will need to ensure that your travel insurance will compensate you for any and all delays, cancellations, or changes to any part of your total travel itinerary that occur. This includes any airline or ground arrangements that you may have. 7. Consideration for others We expect all passengers to have consideration for other people. If in our reasonable opinion the behavior of any passenger is likely to cause damage, upset or distress to any third party or damage to property, the Company reserves the right to terminate that passenger’s cruise without prior notice. In these extreme circumstances no refunds will be made and the Company will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination of the cruise. The departure of the ship from any port will not be delayed for passengers who are not on board by the published departure time. 8. Fitness and Eligibility The focus of the cruises featured in this brochure is on the extensive programme of included sightseeing and to fully participate in this you need to be reasonably fit and have no walking difficulties. In any event your mobility should not be an impediment to others on the guided tours. We also reserve the right to refuse to accept a booking without giving a reason. 9. Liability The liability of the Company and any other party that may be involved in providing services in connection with any of the holidays in this brochure may be limited where international conventions apply. These include the Warsaw Convention which relates to carriage by air and the Athens Convention which relates to carriage by sea. Travel on board the mv Aegean Odyssey is subject to the conditions of carriage issued by the ship operating company and travel on board aircraft to join the Aegean Odyssey is subject to the airline’s standard ticket conditions. Full details are available on request. The Company is not to be held responsible for any act, event or omission during the time passengers are not aboard the vessel. The Company acts only as an agent for the supplier of off-ship services such as airlines and other off-ship transportation carriers, meals, shore excursions, accommodations, air ambulance and shore-side physicians. These may limit or exclude liability. Claims other than for personal injury, death and illness are limited to a reasonable amount.
10.English Law The conditions form part of the contract with the Company and any disputes arising out of it are governed by English Law. All proceedings shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. 11.Independent Travel Arrangements Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible with regard to air or land travel or accommodation arrangements made using non-refundable, restricted travel or frequent flyer air tickets or frequent traveler hotel accommodations. This exclusion of liability includes the consequences of delays in the arrival at any airport, hotel, or port location that may occur when passengers who have purchased a cruise only holiday are using independently arranged air or land travel or when changes in travel arrangements may need to be made due to changes Voyages to Antiquity may make to the embarkation or disembarkation ports and the time of embarkation and disembarkation. The Passenger Ticket/Passage Contract contains full terms and conditions for these exclusions. 12.Final Travel Documentation Travel documents including any air charter tickets are issued only after passport details have been received and final payment has been made to Voyages to Antiquity. In most cases the final documentation is sent no later than 30-21 days prior to scheduled departure. It is the responsibility of the passenger(s) and for his travel agent to verify that the full name(s) on any cruise, land, or air charter arrangements and reservations are the same as listed on his/her passport. Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible for cancellation or pre-bookable fees imposed by any supplier due to incorrect names provided by the travel agent or guest. 13.Services provided by Independent Contractors All shoreside tours and services described in this brochure or on the website including air charter, hotel, transfers and excursions are provided by independent contractors. Voyages to Antiquity acts solely as ticketing agent for all shore side activities and has no legal obligation or liability of any kind to guests for acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground/tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Voyages to Antiquity. 14.Luggage Handling All baggage must conform to and will be handled in accordance with the regulations and restrictions of airlines, government security requirements, and third party suppliers. Charges or fees relating to the carriage and the handling of luggage excluding porterage at the pier and to/from the Voyages to Antiquity vessel are the guests' responsibility. Voyages of Antiquity reserves the right to search guest luggage at any time and to refuse any items that might be considered dangerous. All handcarried luggage and personal effects are the responsibility of the guest at all times. Voyages of Antiquity is not responsible for the loss or damage to guest luggage. Baggage insurance as part of your travel insurance policy is strongly recommended. Please refer to the Passenger Ticket/Passage Contract for the full details of the Voyages to Antiquity Luggage Policy. 15.Tipping on board Please note that gratuities for cabin and restaurant staff on board Aegean Odyssey are included in your fare. However, a service charge of 12.5% is automatically added to your account for any bar service. 16.Errors & Omissions While Voyages to Antiquity makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information in this brochure its promotions and as displayed on the website Voyages to Antiquity reserves the right not to honor any published fares that it determines were erroneous due to printing, electronic or clerical error. Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible or liable for any typographical errors, omissions or misprints. 17.Ship’s Registry Mv Aegean Odyssey is registered in Malta.
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