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artistic treasures, ancient civilizations, natural wonders and a world of discovery Voyages to Antiquity’s 2019 European cruise program masterfully blends perennial favorites and thrilling new adventures. In addition to Mediterranean voyages galore and unmissable discoveries of Iceland and the Norwegian Fjords, we are delighted to be returning to the historic resort towns of the Black Sea in 2019 after several seasons away. Aegean Odyssey then sails the Baltic for the very first time, revealing the sublime grandeur and artistic treasures of St Petersburg, Tallinn and the Scandinavian capitals. And she also makes a maiden sailing to the North Cape, the legendary “Land of the Midnight Sun” high in the Arctic Circle, to experience the natural world at its wildest and most spectacular.

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spring in the mediterranean

ancient cultures and fascinating history crossing the “middle sea” east and west in the warmth of spring

What could be more enticing than Spring in the Mediterranean, cruising leisurely from city to iconic city, discovering masterpieces of art and architecture, immersing yourself in colorful cultures and sampling diverse and delicious food and drink?

twice-besieged stronghold comes to life amongst the castles and ramparts of glorious Valletta. Further stops are made in Crete, another island of enormous historical significance, and pretty Santorini, star of many a cruise postcard.

After her exotic Winter season, Aegean Odyssey finds herself on the southern shores of Spain in Picasso’s Malaga. The first Spring cruise is a return to her home port of Athens by way of two of the Mediterranean’s most enthralling islands. In Sicily, great temples, ancient theaters and monumental places of worship inspire admiration. In Malta, the history of this

athens, classical greece and the greek islands The poet John Milton called Athens "the eye of Greece, mother of arts and eloquence," and it was here in the 5th century BC that the genius and creativity of the ancient Greek world shone with unprecedented brilliance. This was the time of the great statesman Pericles, who commissioned the construction

of the Acropolis, the dramatists Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripedes and, of course, the philosopher Socrates. After a wonder-filled exploration of Athens, you’ll head out of town to the tranquility of the Greek countryside with visits to the elegant ruins of Delphi, Agamemnon’s ancient capital of Mycenae and the grandeur of the amphitheater at Epidaurus. Cruising the Greek Islands then offers a wonderful contrast and, as you sail through the sparkling waters of the Aegean, you have time to meet your fellow passengers, get to know the ship, and unwind into life on board.

As well as stunning natural beauty, the isles of Greece offer some of the most impressive sites from this region's rich history. On Delos, legendary birthplace of Apollo and the paramount religious sanctuary of the ancient Greek world, you can stroll along the Terrace of the Lions and explore the classic Doric Temple of the Delians. By contrast, nearby Mykonos offers the more sybaritic experience of traditional tavernas and bustling shops. Crete is a delightful place to enjoy the festivities of Greek Easter. Charming Patmos, the Crusader stronghold of Rhodes, spectacular Santorini, and the conical volcano-island of Nisyros also feature.

new return to the black sea The Black Sea has been off the cruise map for some years, but Voyages to Antiquity is delighted to be among the first cruise operators to return to this magnificent and formerly very popular region. Calls are scheduled at the Bulgarian resort town of Varna, famed for the priceless 6,000-yearold “Gold of Varna” discovered in a nearby necropolis; at the Romanian city of Constanza, with a rich and cosmopolitan history of its own; and at Odessa, where splendid 19th century architecture and the Potemkin Steps, immortalized in the film “The Battleship Potemkin,” await discovery.

This itinerary also includes a tour of ancient Athens, the breathtaking Meteora “Monasteries in the Sky” and the Greek islands of Lemnos, Skiathos and Patmos, where the apostle John is said to have received a divine vision and written the Book of Revelation.

of the greatest treasures of antiquity, or sip a Campari overlooking the stunning Amalfi Coast. Whether you are marveling at Pisa’s famous tower or wandering through the extensive ruins of tragic Pompeii, the vibrancy of Italy and its way of life will entrance you.

Islands of France, Italy and Spain, from wildly beautiful Corsica to picturesque Elba, present yet other engaging facets of Mediterranean life.

la dolce vita, spectacular cities and enchanting isles

Furthermore, from the astonishingly wellpreserved grandeur of Imperial Rome to the Renaissance splendor of Florence, Italy’s great cities are travel icons in their own right. Few forget their first sight of the majestic Colosseum and the sprawling Roman Forum or the great Florentine palaces and their numerous masterpieces of western art.

The Spring season concludes in some style as Aegean Odyssey reaches Spain, visiting Malaga, the colonial curiosity of Gibraltar and historic Cadiz, before sailing the delightful Guadalquivir River into the heart of Seville, recently acclaimed “Best City to Visit” by Lonely Planet.

No other country combines the best of art, culture and gastronomy with quite the same panache as Italy. Here you can enjoy a scoop of the most delicious gelato in the world as you admire some

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NATURAL WONDERS AND NEW ADVENTURES

heading north for high summer from southern spain to the north cape Sailing from Seville and along Europe’s Atlantic Coast, Aegean Odyssey makes stops in Lisbon – the grand ‘City of the Explorers,’ Oporto, for sampling delicious port wine, and Vigo, gateway to the extraordinary cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Then, following a tranquil cruise along the River Gironde, she berths in the center of Bordeaux, a city rightly regarded as the wine capital of the world, producing some of the greatest vintages – the perfect opportunity to taste and learn about the vineyards.

Northward still, the ship puts in at historic La Rochelle and the delightful Channel Island of Guernsey. A call at the pretty harbor town of Honfleur in Normandy precedes our arrival in London, where a 2-night hotel stay includes a cruise on the River Thames and time for the museums, shops and theaters in the British capital.

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At the North Cape of Norway, the only land between you and the North Pole is a scattering of Arctic islands. This is nature at its most pristine and majestic, illuminated by 24 hours of sunlight at the height of summer. For the very first time in 2019, Voyages to Antiquity is featuring a program sailing north from London to this remote and beautiful place, by way of the rugged Shetlands and some delightful Norwegian fjords and ports, including picturesque Bergen, Alesund and the spectacular, remote Lofoten Islands. The cruise concludes in charming Copenhagen.

Also for the first time, we will be offering a circuit of the Baltic Sea, taking in the highlights of some of Europe’s greatest maritime cities. Perhaps the highlight is St Petersburg, the mesmerizing city of Peter the Great. Many cruise operators offer one or occasionally two days to appreciate its treasures; we spend three days there, exploring awe-inspiring royal palaces, world class collections of art and uniquely glorious architectural marvels such as the brightly-hued Church of the Spilled Blood. Scandinavian capitals Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm are elegant and compact,

iceland: natural glory and the epic story

with a heritage that fascinates. Quirky Helsinki has a laid-back rhythm, and near neighbor Tallinn is quite simply magical, with its onion-domed churches and mighty ramparts. Finally, stops in Poland and Germany invite exploration of historic Gdansk and vibrant Berlin.

With its serene fjords, rainbow-arced waterfalls, volcanic peaks, roaring geysers and vast glaciers, Iceland puts on perhaps the planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest natural show, delivering spectacle after breathtaking, life-affirming spectacle. With Voyages to Antiquity, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see islands of lava in Heimaey and the meeting of tectonic plates in UNESCOlisted Thingvellir National Park, whalefilled bays in the north and the geothermal lagoons of the interior. No wonder Iceland inspired the semi-fantastical epics considered among the greatest literary works of the medieval world. There are myriad opportunities too, to appreciate the birdlife that calls Iceland home, from gannets to puffins.

the norwegian fjords Cruise from Copenhagen to the beautiful and dramatic coastline of Norway on the western border of Scandinavia, a captivating region famous for its intricate network of cliff-lined saltwater inlets (fjords) crisscrossing the landscape. These breathtaking waterways have long inspired artists and writers, including the 19th century Norwegian Romantic Adelsteen Normann, whose splendid paintings of the fjords were largely responsible for their popularity. Aegean Odyssey cruises Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord and Hardangerfjord, and this program also takes in the stunning Flam mountain railway, pretty Bergen and the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.

the faroes and orkneys As the ship heads back to Britain, she calls at the delightful harbor of Torshavn in the Faroe Islands, and Kirkwall in the Orkneys, where there are plenty of prehistoric ruins to discover, including the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar, a huge ceremonial stone circle dating back almost five millennia, as well as the most complete Neolithic village in Europe, Skara Brae.

THE MEDITERRANEAN in fall

RIVIERAS, ISLANDS AND ANCIENT sites aegean odyssey heads south for fall sunshine Having enjoyed the temperate climate of northern Europe during high summer, Aegean Odyssey then heads back south to the Mediterranean and the extraordinary civilization of ancient Greece. The program begins with a journey from London to Lisbon including such unforgettable attractions as Paris, Bordeaux and Santiago de Compostela – and, taking advantage of the ship’s small size, river cruising along the Seine and the Gironde. This is followed by a crossing of the “Middle Sea” from Lisbon to Rome on a voyage packed with highlights, from the jet-set resort towns of Monte Carlo and Portofino to the medieval splendor of Carcassonne and Avignon, the Renaissance treasures of Florence and Pisa to the Gothic majesty of Barcelona.

From the ancient wonderland and ‘Eternal City’ of Rome, she sails south for delightful Sorrento, the poignant, perfectly-preserved remains of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which perished in the same Vesuvius eruption in 79AD, the iconic Amalfi Coast and the great temples of Paestum. Cruising past another great Mediterranean volcano (the island of Stromboli) and through the Strait of Messina, Aegean Odyssey arrives on the shores of the quintessential “melting pot” island of Sicily, with its marvelous ancient ruins, such as the hillside theater of Taormina, an enthralling culture and sublime cuisine.

venice and the adriatic coast

tranquility of the evening, when the day-trippers have departed.

The slim Adriatic Sea is fringed with unmissable sights north, east and west. Foremost is ‘La Serenissima’ herself, Venice. Described by Erica Jong as “the city of mirrors, the city of mirages, at once solid and liquid, at once air and stone,” Venice is breathtaking, magical and a little unreal in the best possible way. Many cruises only offer a brief stop in this enchanting place, but our itineraries include an overnight stay on board, inviting you to appreciate its canals, shops and churches in the

After a visit to Urbino, birthplace of Raphael and one of the lesser-known artistic powerhouses of Italy, Aegean Odyssey skirts this storied coastline southeast to Croatia. In Split, the vast Palace of Diocletian, 3rd century Roman emperor, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in constant use, as it now comprises about half of the Old Town; its passageways housing myriad tiny shops, and the emperor’s mighty mausoleum now the Cathedral of St Domnius. A little further down the coast is Korcula, a characterful

island said to have been the birthplace of legendary explorer Marco Polo, and further still the stunning walled city of Dubrovnik, described by George Bernard Shaw as “paradise on Earth.” Indeed, it is hard to imagine any traveler becoming jaded by

the city’s gleaming marble streets, Baroque buildings and charming, friendly people.

classical greece and her islands

The advantages of Aegean Odyssey’s small size again become apparent as she cruises Montenegro’s dramatic and beautiful Kotor Bay, a deep-water fjord carving its way 20 miles through the Dinaric Alps. Following a stop in another fascinating but little-visited Classical site – Albania’s Butrint – she finds herself back in Greek waters, putting in at four stops en route to Athens, with the chance to experience Olympia, where the ancient games took place, the Venetian castles of Pylos, unspoilt Hydra and the spectacular medieval town of Monemvasia.

Comprising our Fall grand finale are two Greek adventures par excellence. No operator does Greek cruising better than Voyages to Antiquity, with established, endlessly engaging guest lecturers, comprehensive shore excursions and land tours, and the very best travel services.

Painting by Robert G. Lloyd

Begin with a five-day overland exploration of the temples of Athens’ Acropolis, not least the Parthenon, acclaimed as the greatest expression of ancient Greece’s “Golden Age,” along with the richlyfrescoed Byzantine Monastery of Osios

Loukas, the majestically-situated site of the Delphic Oracle, Agamemnon’s city of Mycenae and the 14,000-seat 2nd century BC theater at Epidaurus, with acoustics so perfect you can hear a pin drop from the highest tier. Then it is on to no fewer than seven uniquely interesting Greek Islands. Discover remnants of the Bronze Age Minoan civilization in Santorini and Crete, the ruins of sacred Delos, the volcanic landscapes of Nisyros, tranquil Mykonos and the Crusader history of Rhodes.

an awardwinning philosophy With many years experience in small-ship cruising, Voyages to Antiquity has created a unique experience that combines comfort and service with meticulously planned itineraries to some of the world’s most exciting and interesting destinations. With open-seating dining, cocktail parties and large public spaces, the atmosphere on board Aegean Odyssey is both relaxed and convivial. Combine this with our dedication to offering our guests outstanding value and impeccable service and the result is one we know you will appreciate.

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Ocean and river cruising aboard Aegean Odyssey

Enjoy the casual elegance and superb service

Voyages to Antiquity prides itself on the detail and planning of these cruises. Our aim is to offer an insight into the regions you will visit, blending an incredible wealth of culture with scenic beauty as you sail in comfort and enjoy the impeccable service on board.

On days at sea you can relax in the sun, dip in the pool, find a shady spot with a good book, or take in a lecture. There is also a daily program of activities including informal cocktail parties, and during days at sea, quizzes, games and social events.

With an average of only 350 passengers, our ship is large enough to cruise great oceans, yet small enough to visit less crowded harbors and sail closer to the coast, enabling you to appreciate the magical views. She also has the ability to navigate upriver allowing us to berth right in the heart of Seville in Spain.

In the evenings, relax to the sounds of our string trio, pianist and vocalist, enjoy dancing before and after dinner, or occasionally some visiting local entertainment. There is no casino and no disco. The officers’ cocktail party is casual and without the usual formalities.

See pages 56-65 for details of life on board. If you want to see the world without having to endlessly pack and unpack, then cruising is for you. And, if you dislike the idea of traveling with hordes of people, then Aegean Odyssey is the ship for you. It’s easy to get to know your fellow passengers and make lifelong friends.

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Open seating dining – wine included with evening meal With our open seating dining policy, you can choose when, where and with whom to dine, while our resort casual dress code means you don’t need to pack so many clothes. Wherever we cruise, we do not think it appropriate to serve dinner without wine. Wines are sourced from Italy, France, Spain or Greece and are included. Other vintages are available at reasonable prices. Then, when it’s time to sleep, you are never far from the creature comforts and tranquility of your cabin or stateroom. Sweet dreams!

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Sightseeing excursions and land tours are included in the fare

All of our voyages have been meticulously planned by Voyages to Antiquity staff alongside noted experts on the natural world, explorers, archaeologists and historians. Many years of experience tells us that combining the best of cruising with land tours is the ideal way to explore these fascinating sites and get the most value from your chosen itinerary.

Voyages to Antiquity places great emphasis on the quality of accommodation ashore. We have selected some of the best 4- and 5-star hotels for your included land stays.

Shore excursions are included in virtually every port of call – in the few cases where they are not, it’s because we feel that your time ashore is best spent exploring on your own. As well as giving you a choice of included excursions in certain places, additional visits will be offered at a supplementary cost. Our sightseeing programs are outstanding but can be strenuous; a reasonable level of fitness is, therefore, required. Our Cruise Guides and on-board Daily Journal will indicate the level of fitness required on any given day.

In the Spring and Fall of 2019, Aegean Odyssey cruises the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, and during the mid-summer months heads for more northern waters. We are delighted to offer some new and exciting itineraries to the Baltic Capitals and the Land of the Midnight Sun, plus new ports and countries such as Tarragona in Spain and Copenhagen in Denmark. Grand Voyages – travel further, save even more Our itineraries are all designed to make combining two departures into one unforgettable trip easy. These extended Grand Voyages not only mean you get to experience more of the world’s greatest wonders, they also represent outstanding value – see pages 50-53 for details.

In Rome, the Excelsior opens onto one of Rome’s prestigious streets, the Via Veneto, and the Altis Avenida in Lisbon is located on Restauradores Square in the heart of the city. In Athens, the Grande Bretagne is a grand hotel in the finest tradition with views of the floodlit Acropolis from the roof garden. The same view can be seen from the King George, one of Athens’ most prestigious hotels located in the heart of the city. In Seville, the 5-star Grand Melia Colon is a haven of luxury set in the historical and cultural heart of the city, and the Melia Sevilla is in a great location near the Plaza de Espana and all the major sights. For a full description of the hotels we use, please see pages 54,55. Don’t forget that during your preor post-cruise hotel stays, breakfast, sightseeing, transfers and baggage handling are all included. And, when touring outside of Athens, all meals are also included.

Individual QuietVox headsets On shore excursions from the ship, the expert guides will share their knowledge with the group using QuietVox. Through your individual headset, these devices allow you to hear the tour leader clearly even at the busiest sites. Voyages to Antiquity was one of the first cruise lines to operate this service. We trust this means that you won’t miss a thing and your visits to these wonderful places will be as memorable and exciting as possible.

Voted “Best Small Ships Shore Excursions” 2017

celebrated guest speakers on board Find out more about the fascinating places you will visit Central to the Voyages to Antiquity cruise experience, 2-3 guest speakers accompany every departure. They may be academics, broadcasters, journalists, authors, politicians or even generals, but they will all be pre-eminent in their profession and expert in their field. 6-9 talks per cruise, 45 minutes each, is the norm, often focusing on history, archaeology, art and mythology, as you might expect, but also on more unusual subjects such as botany and viticulture. Talks are delivered in the Ambassador Lounge with a host of visual aids (music, video and high quality maps) and recorded so passengers can catch up at their leisure if they are not able to attend in person. These lectures are specifically designed to complement shore excursions, not simply repeat or pre-empt the insight presented by VTA’s excellent local guides. Here is a selection of the expert guest speakers you may encounter on your Voyage to Antiquity.

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MICHAEL SQUIRE Michael Squire is Reader in Classical Art and Archaeology at King’s College London. His PhD was awarded the Hellenic Society prize and he has held research fellowships and visiting professorships at numerous renowned universities. His books and articles straddle the fields of Classics, archaeology, art history and aesthetics, and he has featured on programs for BBC Radio 4, BBC television, the BBC World Service and ABC in Australia. CHRIS WHITTON Chris is a graduate of St John’s College and Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Cambridge. He has been affiliated with many other institutions, has published books with Cambridge and Oxford University Presses and writes regularly for The Times Literary Supplement. His research focuses on the literature, history and culture of the Roman Empire, but his interests and expertise extend across the ancient Mediterranean world. MARK SPENCER has always been fascinated by plants, growing his first hyacinth at the age of four. Originally a horticulturist, Mark trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew with a particular interest in tropical ferns and alpine plants. He later studied botany at university and did a PhD in the evolution of aquatic fungi. After university, he worked as a field botanist for a regional conservation organization, followed by 12 years as a senior botany curator at the Natural History Museum, London. Mark now is a consultant forensic botanist, public speaker and occasional radio and TV presenter. He has also joined the Arts Society as an accredited lecturer. DR. NANCY WILKIE lecturer for the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), is a distinguished archaeologist and professor. She is William H. Laird Professor of Classics, Anthropology and the Liberal Arts, Emerita, at Carleton College. Nancy has worked on archaeological projects in Greece, Egypt, and Nepal, authored more than 30 articles, and co-edited three books on archaeology. From 1998-2002 she served as President of the AIA. In April 2003, the President appointed Nancy to the Cultural Property Advisory Committee of the US State Department, on which she continues to serve. In April 2013 she was elected President of the US Committee of the Blue Shield, an organization dedicated to the protection of cultural property in times of armed conflict.

NATALIA MURRAY Before being awarded her PhD at the Courtauld Institute of Art, Natalia read History of Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in St Petersburg and completed a PhD course at the Hermitage Museum. At present, she is a visiting lecturer at the Courtauld Institute of Art, a senior curator and the head of education at GRAD. In 2017, she curated a major exhibition Revolution. Russian Art. 1917-1932 at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. ANDY BUNTON has been an obsessive wildlife enthusiast for as long as he can remember. Educated at Cambridge, Newcastle and Imperial College, he then embarked on a career in nature conservation. He has worked for local government, wildlife trusts, and, for 26 years, the RSPB in Scotland, the Southeast and the north of England, the latter as director. A highly experienced lecturer, Andy has accompanied more than 20 tours and cruises ranging from Costa Rica to the Philippines, Argentina to Svalbard. Now an Environmental Consultant, Andy is an enthusiastic traveler and leads wildlife groups worldwide. LARA HOGG is a Teaching Associate at the University of Sheffield and an Honorary Research Associate at Cardiff University. She is an expert in the Early Medieval (Viking Age) Archaeology of the North Atlantic, with a special focus on domestic animals. In 2017 an exhibition based on her PhD research opened at the Reykjavik City Museum. Lara’s interest in the Early Medieval North Atlantic started when, as an undergraduate student, she accidentally found herself excavating a Viking Age farm site in Iceland in the shadow of the most active volcano in Iceland, Hekla. She kept returning and in autumn 2012 moved to Iceland to continue her PhD research. JOHN DUCKER wears two professional hats – the first as the actor ‘John Leeson,’ celebrating over 50 years in theater, film and television, notably as the voice of Doctor Who’s robotic dog K9! The second as a longstanding member of the Association of Wine Educators and Circle of Wine Writers, and senior team tutor for The Wine Education Service in London. John loves to share his wine knowledge and passion with others and his quick-reference guide to food/wine matching, “Marriages Made in Heaven” will be available on board.

ROBIN CORMACK Robin is an art historian who works on Mediterranean art, particularly from Antiquity and Byzantium, but also from the Renaissance. He teaches in the Classics Faculty, University of Cambridge, and at the Universities of California at Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Robin has published books on Byzantine Art, and co-curated the Royal Academy exhibition, Byzantium 330-1453. CAROLINE HOLMES is a Garden Historian of places, people and plants, and a consultant designer specializing in evoking historical, artistic and symbolic references ranging from the gardens surrounding Notre Dame-de-Calais to devising the planting for The Alnwick Garden’s ‘Poison Garden’. Caroline is also a broadcaster, author of 11 books, lecturer for The Arts Society, RHS and Road Scholar, and Course Director for the University of Cambridge’s ICE International Summer Programs. She was a presenter of “Telling the Stories of England” and has co-presented many gardening shows for BBC television and radio. DR STEVE KERSHAW is a Classics Tutor at the Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, Professor of the History of Art for the European Studies Programme of Rhodes College and The University of the South, and a lecturer for the V&A, Steve has spent much of the last 30 years traveling extensively in the world of the Greeks and Romans. He has recently published “A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths,” “A Brief Guide to Classical Civilization,” “A Brief History of the Roman Empire,” and “A Brief History of Plato's Atlantis.” NICK MORRISON is a music graduate and London Blue Badge Guide. Nick enjoyed a successful career in Classical Music management before becoming a professional London tourist guide and a trainer of tourist guides. He has lectured on music and architecture and specializes in tours with a musical theme.

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CRUISING AS AEGEAN ODYSSEY SAILS FROM CLASSICAL GREECE AND

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A 15-day cruise across the southern Mediterranean from Malaga to Athens visiting the highlights of Sicily, Malta and the Greek Islands

ITS LEGENDARY ISLANDS TO FASCINATING CITIES ON THE SHORES OF THE BLACK SEA. FROM RENAISSANCE TREASURES IN ITALY AND

CLASSIC CIVILIZATIONS OF THE SOUTHERN MEDITERRANEAN

APR 21

THE STUNNING MEDITERRANEAN ISLANDS OF ELBA, CORSICA AND

CLASSICAL GREECE & ISLANDS OF THE AEGEAN

p18-19

You’ll start with a comprehensive overland tour of Classical Greece, then embark on the ultimate Greek Island cruise

THE BALEARICS TO THE GREAT MOORISH CITIES OF SPAIN. WITH SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS INCLUDED AT VIRTUALLY ALL PORTS OF CALL, PLUS EXTENDED STAYS IN SELECTED PORTS, YOU’LL ENJOY TIME ASHORE AND HAVE MORE TIME TO TAKE IN ALL THE SIGHTS.

book early & save

MAY 1

THE BLACK SEA & GREEK ISLANDS Aegean Odyssey returns to the Black Sea with visits to Bulgaria, Romania, and Odessa in Ukraine, plus a touch of the Greek Islands

p20-21

NE W

MAY 12 CLASSICAL GREECE & SOUTHERN ITALY Sail from Athens on a 16-day cruise visiting legendary sites of ancient Greece, plus Croatia and Sicily, ending in the Eternal City of Rome

p22-23

MAY 22 RENAISSANCE ITALY & HISTORIC ISLANDS Sail across the breadth of the Mediterranean on a 18-day journey featuring 11 ports of call and 12 included excursions

p24-25

classic civilizations of the southern mediterranean

APRIL 12, 2019 MALAGA TO ATHENS

TWO RELAXING DAYS AT SEA

15 days from $3,395pp including 8 excursions and 2 nights hotel accommodation

2019

PORT

ARRIVE

DEPART

APR 12

Depart USA/Canada

APR 21

Arrive MALAGA Spain Transfer to Aegean Odyssey

CHANIA Crete Greek Islands

9.00am

APR 13

APR 22

HERAKLION Crete Greek Islands (Knossos)

7.00am

APR 23

SANTORINI Greek Islands 8.00am (Akrotiri) 6.00pm

APR 24

PIRAEUS/ATHENS Greece 6.00am Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel in Athens

hotel

APR 25

ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)

hotel

APR 26

ATHENS Greece Transfer to Athens Airport for flight home

7.00pm

APR 14/15 Cruising the Mediterranean

THIS DELIGHTFUL SPRINGTIME VOYAGE ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN TAKES IN THE ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

MALTA, CRETE AND SANTORINI. VISIT THE MINOAN SETTLEMENTS OF AKROTIRI AND KNOSSOS, AND ENJOY A TWO-NIGHT HOTEL STAY IN ATHENS, FOR THE

APR 16

TRAPANI Sicily, Italy (Segesta or Erice)

noon

APR 17

PALERMO Sicily, Italy (Monreale Cathedral)

7.00am

HISTORIC SITES, INCLUDING THE

ACROPOLIS AND PARTHENON.

5.00pm

APR 18

CATANIA Sicily, Italy (Syracuse or Taormina)

8.00am

APR 19

VALLETTA Malta (Grand Master’s Palace)

7.00am

APR 20

Cruising the Mediterranean

OF SICILY,

VERY BEST OF ITS CULTURAL AND

10.00pm

7.00pm 6.00pm

Ship at anchor

11.00pm midnight

AEG190413

Embarking in Malaga, Spain, you will be able to take advantage of the many facilities Aegean Odyssey has to offer. You can start the day with a yoga class or set yourself up with a leisurely breakfast. There are fascinating lectures to attend, a well-stocked library to browse, and a host of other on-board activities to enjoy as you cruise across the Mediterranean Sea.

SICILY & MALTA Noon arrival at the beautiful island of Sicily for a celebration of the highest achievements in Western civilization, featuring three ports in three days. From the port of Trapani, you can visit the Greek temples of Segesta, or there’s a more leisurely visit to the nearby hill-top town of Erice.

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • The temple of Segesta in Sicily • The Norman Cathedral of Monreale • The ancient Greek theater of Taormina • Enter the Grand Harbor of Valletta, Malta • Chania town highlights • The clifftop village of Oia and Argyros Winery in Santorini

Spain Malaga

Mediterranean Sea Trapani Palermo

• The archaeological site of Akrotiri

Greece Athens Sicily Catania Santorini MALTA Heraklion Chania Valletta CRETE Knossos

• Two-night hotel stay in Athens • Visit the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum in Athens BOOK EARLY

save up to

$2,600† per cabin

Alternatively, take an optional full day tour to the ancient city of Selinunte and the town of Marsala, built on the ruins of Carthaginian Lilybaeum.

Eleftherios Venizelos who, prior to becoming Prime Minister of Greece, was instrumental in the island’s struggle against the Ottomans.

In the island’s capital, Palermo, you will see Monreale Cathedral, one of the most beautiful Norman churches in Italy, as well as the magnificent Roman and Arabesque synthesis of the Benedictine cloisters. Your final port-of-call in Sicily is Catania, for the magnificent Greek theater, or you can choose to visit the Greek theater of Taormina, with Mount Etna as a backdrop.

The heyday of Minoan civilization (2000-1600BC) was marked by the construction of many great palaces, the best known being Knossos on the island of Crete. Excavations began here in 1899 by the British archaeologist, Sir Arthur Evans, who controversially “restored” the palace with his own eccentric ideas of Minoan interior design.

One of the most wonderful sights in the Mediterranean greets our arrival into the spectacular Grand Harbor of Valletta in Malta. Founded by the Knights of St John in 1566, the island’s capital city boasts the

Baroque St John’s Co-Cathedral and the magnificent Palace of the Grand Masters.

THE GREEK ISLANDS OF CRETE & SANTORINI Coastal Chania in Crete has a charming archaeological museum inside the Venetian church of San Francesco. It is also close to the tomb of the island’s national hero,

From Crete, you’ll cruise to Santorini for a visit to the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri. Dating from the 16thcentury BC, this ancient city was wonderfully preserved under volcanic ash. The island also has some stunning picture-postcard

villages, including the whitewashed houses and famously blue-domed churches of Oia. Alternatively you can combine Oia with a visit to the Argyros Winery.

CLASSICAL ATHENS After disembarking Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus, you will be transferred to your five-star hotel in Athens for a two-night stay that features the city’s most famous landmark, the Acropolis, which represents the most magnificent achievements of Athenian culture during the “Golden Age” of 447-438BC. Alternatively, combine the Byzantine Museum and the Monastery of Kaisariani, with its fine frescoes and elegant gardens. There’s also the option of visiting the National Archaeological Museum.

APRIL 12, 2019 – CRUISE FARES STATEROOM CATEGORY

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

$8,295

$6,995

Junior Suite/Balcony

7,750

6,550

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

6,995

5,895

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

6,695

5,695

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

6,150

5,250

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

5,895

4,995

Premium Outside

5,550

4,750

Premium Outside

5,295

4,495

Premium Outside

4,995

4,195

Standard Outside

4,695

3,895

Premium Inside

4,450

3,750

Premium Inside

4,195

3,495

Standard Inside

3,995

3,395

Prices above are per person in US$ based on double occupancy. All Saver Fares are capacity controlled and subject to change at any time. See pages 68-71 for general information and terms and conditions, and details of low-cost roundtrip air add-ons. Low Single Cabin Saver Fares start at $3,995, see pages 66, 67.

classical greece & islands of the aegean

APRIL 21, 2019 ATHENS BACK TO ATHENS

14 days from $3,795pp including 12 excursions and 4 nights hotel accommodation

ENJOY AN OUTSTANDING AEGEAN EXPERIENCE INCLUDING THE ORTHODOX EASTER CELEBRATION IN GREECE. DESIGNED TO SHOWCASE

PORT

APR 21

Depart USA/Canada

MAY 1

RHODES Greek Islands

7.00am 10.00pm

APR 22

Arrive ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel

MAY 2

NISYROS Greek Islands

9.00am 6.00pm

hotel

MAY 3

APR 23

ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)

hotel

DELOS Greek Islands MYKONOS Greek Islands

8.00am noon 2.00pm 8.00pm

APR 24

ATHENS/DELPHI Greece Morning drive for sightseeing at Osios Loukas en route to Delphi for afternoon sightseeing and overnight

MAY 4

PIRAEUS Greece 6.00am Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Athens Airport for flight home

APR 25

DELPHI/NAUPLIA Greece Morning drive to Mycenae for sightseeing, then on to Nauplia for overnight

APR 26

NAUPLIA/PIRAEUS Greece Sightseeing in Epidaurus en route to embark Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus

APR 27

SANTORINI Greek Islands (Akrotiri)

APR 28

HERAKLION Crete, 8.00am Greek Islands (Greek Easter lunch and show) midnight

APR 29

AGIOS NIKOLAOS Crete, Greek Islands

7.00am

APR 30

KARPATHOS Greek Islands

8.00am 8.00pm

THE BEST HISTORICAL AND NATURAL

GREECE AND ITS ISLANDS HAS TO OFFER, THIS

WONDERS THAT

FASCINATING JOURNEY BEGINS WITH

5-DAY LAND TOUR OF ATHENS AND CLASSICAL GREECE, FOLLOWED BY A VOYAGE TO WHITEWASHED ISLES – THIS IS SMALL-SHIP CRUISING AT ITS VERY BEST.

ARRIVE

ATHENS & ANCIENT GREECE

2019

DEPART

hotel

Ship at anchor

AEG190426

hotel

8.00pm 8.00am 8.00pm

10.00pm

Award-winning journeys ~ unique experiences ~ outstanding value...

Your two-night hotel stay in Athens includes a full morning’s guided tour of the city’s ancient citadel, the Acropolis, which represents the most magnificent achievements of Athenian culture. You will also visit the wonderful Acropolis Museum and have some free time to explore the city’s other remarkable sites such as the National Archaeological Museum. Your three-day tour of Classical Greece starts with the medieval Monastery of Osios Loukas, which contains some truly remarkable Byzantine mosaics and frescoes. Then to ancient Delphi at the foot of Mount Parnassus, for a guided tour of these fabulous remains, including the Temple of Apollo, which dates

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • Two-night hotel stay in Athens • Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens • Three-day land tour of Classical Greece with hotel stays in Delphi and Nauplia • The best of Greek Island cruising • Explore the Minoan site of Akrotiri • The blue-domed churches of Oia

GREECE Delphi Mycenae Epidaurus

Mykonos

Nauplia

• The traditional model village of Arolithos in Crete

Delos

Nisyros

Santorini

Rhodes

Heraklion

• Scenic tour of Rhodes

Crete

• The sacred island of Delos • Time on your own in Mykonos

Aegean Sea Athens

Karpathos Agios Nikolaos

BOOK EARLY

save up to

$800† per cabin

from 330BC. During your time here, walk the Sacred Way, following in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims who came to consult the Oracle. For the final part of your land tour you will then visit Mycenae, the capital of a civilization which dominated the eastern Mediterranean from the 16th to the 13th centuries BC, followed by the ruins of Epidaurus, where the magnificent theater is still in use today.

SANTORINI & CRETE Boarding Aegean Odyssey, your cruise begins with Santorini, where the newly reopened Minoan settlement of Akrotiri is a highlight. The island also has some splendid picturepostcard villages to see, including the whitewashed houses and famously blue-domed churches of Oia.

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete, for a panoramic tour through the city and some free time for a stroll, before moving to the unique village of Arolithos, which has been designed to recreate life on the island as it would have been in centuries past. Here you will enjoy a traditional Greek Easter lunch, accompanied by an entertaining folklore show. Agios Nikolaos, overlooking the beautiful curve of Mirabello Bay, is your starting point for another pleasant journey into the Cretan countryside. Along the way stop at the medieval Eastern Orthodox Keras Monastery, then arrive at the village of Seli for refreshments at a local tavern and some breathtaking views of the Lasithi Plateau, which is filled with hundreds of picturesque windmills.

CRUISING THE DODECANESE Leaving Crete behind, sail to the friendly island of Karpathos, which has managed to maintain many of its customs and idiosyncrasies due to its remoteness. Then arrive in Rhodes, where the structure of the capital’s old town dates from the era of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem, who lived here from 1309 until 1522. You will also see the lookout Mount Smith, so named

after the British admiral Sir Sydney Smith, or visit Lindos for a walk around one of Rhodes’ most stunning coastal towns.

ISLAND GEMS OF THE SOUTHERN AEGEAN Greek mythology has it that the island of Nisyros was once a part of Kos, until Poseidon threw a piece of the island at the giant Polybotes, trapping his foe and creating a volcano. Then step ashore on Delos, birthplace of Achilles and one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Greece, before relaxing in the cafes and shops of beautiful Mykonos.

APRIL 21, 2019 – CRUISE FARES STATEROOM CATEGORY

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

$7,495

$7,095

Junior Suite/Balcony

6,995

6,595

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

6,450

6,095

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

6,195

5,845

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

5,795

5,495

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

5,595

5,295

Premium Outside

5,350

5,095

Premium Outside

5,095

4,845

Premium Outside

4,895

4,645

Standard Outside

4,695

4,445

Premium Inside

4,475

4,275

Premium Inside

4,250

4,050

Standard Inside

3,995

3,795

See your travel agent or call Voyages to Antiquity on 01865 410 122 or visit www.voyagestoantiquity.com

the black sea & greek islands

MAY 1, 2019 ATHENS BACK TO ATHENS

15 days from $4,250pp including 8 excursions and 2 nights hotel accommodation

2019

PORT

ARRIVE

MAY 1

Depart USA/Canada

MAY 2

Arrive ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel

hotel

ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)

hotel

MAY 3

THIS YEAR, AEGEAN ODYSSEY RETURNS TO THE BLACK SEA ON

MAY 4

ATHENS/PIRAEUS Greece Embark Aegean Odyssey in nearby Piraeus

A SPECTACULAR JOURNEY FROM

MAY 5

PATMOS Greek Islands (St John’s Monastery)

8.00am

MAY 6

SKIATHOS Greek Islands

8.00am 8.00pm

MAY 7

VOLOS Greece (Meteora)

7.00am

MAY 8

LEMNOS Greek Islands

9.00am 3.00pm

MAY 9

Cruise the Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara

MAY 10

ODESSA Ukraine 10.00am (Potemkin Steps and evening Opera or Ballet performance) overnight

MAY 11

ODESSA Ukraine

MAY 12

CONSTANZA Romania (Folklore Show)

ATHENS TO CLASSICAL VOLOS AND THE “MONASTERIES IN THE SKY” AT METEORA, THE SACRED ISLAND OF LEMNOS, BEAUTIFUL SKIATHOS AND HOLY PATMOS. THEN CRUISE THROUGH THE DARDANELLES AND INTO THE BLACK SEA FOR VISITS TO ODESSA IN UKRAINE, CONSTANZA IN ROMANIA, AND VARNA IN BULGARIA.

ATHENS & THE ACROPOLIS

DEPART

6.00pm

MAY 13

VARNA Bulgaria (Rock Monastery)

MAY 14

Cruising the Black Sea and Aegean

MAY 15

PIRAEUS Greece 6.00am Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Athens Airport for flight home

Ship at anchor

8.00am 6.00pm

AEG190504

2.00pm

10.00pm

4.00pm 10.00am 6.00pm

Award-winning journeys ~ unique experiences ~ outstanding value...

Your two-night hotel stay in Athens includes a full morning's guided tour of the city's ancient citadel, the Acropolis, which represents the most magnificent achievements of Athenian culture. You will also visit the wonderful Acropolis Museum and have some free time to explore the city's other remarkable sites such as the National Archaeological Museum.

AEGEAN ISLANDS & MONASTERIES OF METEORA Aegean Odyssey then cruises to tiny Patmos, a significant Christian pilgrimage site where St John is said to have written the Book of Revelation. After a visit to the island of Skiathos, you will travel by road

Ukraine Odessa

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • Two-night hotel stay in Athens • Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens

Constanza Romania Varna Bulgaria

• See the “monasteries in the sky” at Meteora • Cruise the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Strait • The iconic Potemkin Steps of Odessa

Black Sea

• The Palaces of Odessa and champagne string concert • Evening performance at the Odessa National Opera & Ballet Theater

Lemnos

Meteora

Volos Skiathos Athens Greece

• Wine-tasting and folk dancing in Constanza • The Aladzha Rock Monastery of Varna BOOK EARLY

Patmos

Aegean Sea

save up to

$1,000† per cabin

from Volos to see the famous Byzantine monasteries, spectacularly built on top of the sandstone towers of Meteora. There are 24 in all and although many have fallen into ruin, some that remain are adorned with beautiful frescoes. Then step ashore on the sacred island of Lemnos before making your way to the crossroads of the ancient world.

THE DARDANELLES & BOSPHORUS Cruising into the virtually landlocked Black Sea is one of the world’s great journeys and begins in the beautiful Dardanelles, which separates Asian and European Turkey. In classical mythology, it was here that Leander swam the strait each night to visit his love, the priestess Hero. After passing the infamous Gallipoli

peninsula, site of a disastrous Allied campaign in World War I, Aegean Odyssey then cruises the smallest sea in the world, the Marmara, to enter the Bosphorus, with breathtaking views of Istanbul.

ODESSA – THE PEARL OF THE BLACK SEA The gigantic Potemkin Steps are considered the formal entrance to Odessa from the direction of the sea and are its best-known symbol.

The staircase is 88 ft high and extends for 466ft but gives an optical illusion of greater length. A person looking down the stairs sees only the landings and the steps are invisible, but a person looking up sees only steps while the landings are invisible. After exploring the city, there will then be a magical evening performance at a real gem of the Black Sea, the beautiful National Opera and Ballet Theater.

CONSTANZA & VARNA Cruising to the Romanian port of Constanza, the old quarter is rich in statuary and architectural marvels, including Ovid Square, so named after the Roman poet who was exiled here in the year 8AD. Following a tour of the city’s many historic highlights, there will then be time to

enjoy some local wine and delicacies to the accompaniment of a traditional folkloric performance. In Bulgaria’s third city, Varna’s Archaeological Museum houses the oldest manmade gold artefacts ever discovered, dating from the 4th-millennium BC. You will then visit the medieval Aladzha Rock Monastery that is arranged on two levels cut deeply into a 131ft high limestone rock face, to create a mysterious atmosphere. Also discover the remains of the 2ndcentury AD Roman Thermae, which were the largest baths in the European part of the Empire, before your return to Greece for disembarkation in Piraeus.

MAY 1, 2019 – CRUISE FARES STATEROOM CATEGORY

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

$9,750

$9,250

Junior Suite/Balcony

9,150

8,695

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

8,295

7,895

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

7,950

7,550

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

6,795

6,445

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

6,545

6,195

Premium Outside

6,150

5,850

Premium Outside

5,850

5,550

Premium Outside

5,550

5,250

Standard Outside

5,250

4,995

Premium Inside

4,950

4,695

Premium Inside

4,695

4,450

Standard Inside

4,450

4,250

See your travel agent or call Voyages to Antiquity on 01865 410 122 or visit www.voyagestoantiquity.com

classical greece & Southern italy

MAY 12, 2019 ATHENS TO ROME

16 days from $4,250pp including 10 excursions and 4 nights hotel accommodation

2019

ARRIVE

Depart USA/Canada

MAY 13

Arrive ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel

hotel

MAY 14

ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)

hotel

MAY 15

ATHENS/PIRAEUS Greece Full day excursion to Mycenae and Epidaurus before embarking Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus

YOU TO SOME OF THE MOST

MAY 16

SPARTA Greece

EXTRAORDINARY SITES IN THE

MAY 17

THIS AMAZING JOURNEY TAKES

ANCIENT WORLD.

ALONG THE WAY

AND THE MAGNIFICENTLY WELL-

MAY 18

POMPEII HERCULANEUM, BEFORE ENJOYING A TWO-NIGHT HOTEL STAY IN MAGICAL ROME.

7.00pm

DELPHI Greece

7.00am 6.00pm

(from Itea)

MAY 19

CORFU Greek Islands

8.00am 2.00pm

MAY 20

DUBROVNIK Croatia

7.00am 7.00pm

MAY 21

BRINDISI Italy (Lecce or Alberobello)

7.00am

MAY 22

CATANIA Sicily, Italy (Taormina or Syracuse)

1.00pm

MAY 23

SORRENTO Italy (Pompeii or Herculaneum)

2.00pm

MAY 24

SORRENTO Italy

PRESERVED REMAINS OF OR

8.00pm 8.00am

(from Katakolon)

YOU WILL ALSO VISIT LEGENDARY

SPARTA IN THE PELOPONNESE

OLYMPIA Greece

6.00pm

7.00am

(from Gythion)

ATHENS & THE ACROPOLIS

DEPART

MAY 12

FROM ATHENS AND CORFU TO DUBROVNIK, OLYMPIA AND DELPHI,

PORT

2.00pm 7.00pm overnight 6.00pm

MAY 25

CIVITAVECCHIA/ROME Italy Disembark in Civitavecchia and transfer to Rome hotel

MAY 26

ROME Italy

MAY 27

ROME Italy Transfer to Rome Airport for flight home

Ship at anchor

8.00am hotel hotel

AEG190515

Your two-night hotel stay in Athens includes a full guided tour of the ancient Acropolis and its museum, which represents the most magnificent achievements of Athenian culture. You will also have plenty of free time to explore the city's other remarkable sites, such as the National Archaeological Museum.

THE GLORIOUS GREEK ISLANDS Prior to embarking Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy a full day excursion of the Argolis, visiting both the archaeological site of Mycenae and Epidaurus, where the astonishing theater has fantastic acoustics. Then cruise to the Peloponnese for the stunning Byzantine hilltop city of Mystras and the ruins of ancient Sparta, which has an Archaeological Museum containing finds from the site.

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • Two-night hotel stay in Athens • Visit the Acropolis and Museum • Ancient Sparta and the hilltop city of Mystras

Rome

• The mythological sites of Olympia and Delphi • Walk on the walls around ancient Dubrovnik

Croatia Dubrovnik

Adriatic Sea ITALY Pompeii

Alberobello

Sorrento

Brindisi Lecce

Tyrrhenian Sea

• Syracuse or Taormina in Sicily • Explore Pompeii or Herculaneum

Corfu

• Free day in Sorrento Taormina

Sicily

• Two-night hotel stay in Rome • The Colosseum and Basilica of St Peter in Chains

Catania

Ionian Sea

Syracuse

Itea Delphi Athens Greece Olympia Katakolon Sparta Gythion

BOOK EARLY

save up to

Aegean Sea

$1,110† per cabin

Olympics. Among the archaeological relics here is the temple where Apollo is said to have foretold the future through his Oracle. The capital of Corfu has a Byzantine Museum inside a beautiful church. Or you may journey through the island’s fertile orange and lemon groves to Achilleon Palace, one of the most renowned royal villas in Europe. The mystical sanctuary of Ancient Olympia has been sacred ground since at least the 10th-century BC, but it is most familiar as the place where the first Olympic Games were held in 776BC to honor the God Zeus. You will then discover the ruins of ancient Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, where the 6thcentury BC Pythian Games were founded as a companion to the

THE BEAUTY OF DALMATIA & ITALY During a guided walk around Dubrovnik you will discover why Lord Byron described this walled city as the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Then cruise to Lecce at the tip of Italy's boot for more architectural treasures, including the 25,000seat Roman amphitheater.

Alternatively, the UNESCO World Heritage village of Alberobello is famous for its cone-roofed stone huts, many of which are painted with Christian symbols. Sailing onwards, stop in Catania on the island of Sicily for a sightseeing tour to Syracuse, featuring the magnificent Greek theater. Or visit the Greek theater of Taormina in the shadow of Mount Etna.

THE MYSTERIES OF POMPEII Since being engulfed by lava from Vesuvius in August 79AD, nowhere else has provided as much insight into the lives of the ancients as Pompeii. Alternatively, visit the nearby town of Herculaneum which perished in the same eruption and is equally filled with well-preserved casts, ancient surgical implements

and frescoes. This is followed by a free day in Sorrento, with plenty of time to take a hydrofoil to the wonderful isle of Capri.

MAY 12, 2019 – CRUISE FARES STATEROOM CATEGORY

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

$8,950

$8,395

ROME – THE ETERNAL CITY

Junior Suite/Balcony

8,295

7,795

Your voyage ends with a two-night hotel stay in Rome, for sightseeing that includes the largest and most famous Roman amphitheater, the Colosseum. There’s also a chance to see the magnificent frescoes by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and tour the Vatican Museums. Or take an optional trip out of town to Tivoli on the slopes of the Apennines, where the Villa d'Este has one of the world’s most beautiful gardens.

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

7,595

7,150

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

7,295

6,850

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

6,595

6,195

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

6,350

5,950

Premium Outside

5,995

5,650

Premium Outside

5,795

5,450

Premium Outside

5,550

5,250

Standard Outside

5,250

4,950

Premium Inside

4,995

4,695

Premium Inside

4,750

4,495

Standard Inside

4,495

4,250

renaissance italy & historic islands

MAY 22, 2019 ROME TO SEVILLE

18 days from $4,750pp including 12 excursions and 4 nights hotel accommodation

THIS JOURNEY TAKES YOU FROM THE ITALIAN CAPITAL THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS OF THE WESTERN

MEDITERRANEAN TO SOUTHERN SPAIN AND THE TIP OF MAINLAND EUROPE. YOU WILL SEE SOME OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE BUILDINGS, MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN THE

RENAISSANCE TREASURES OF FLORENCE, THE CATHEDRAL OF PALMA, MAJORCA,

WORLD INCLUDING THE

AND THE MOORISH HERITAGE OF

SEVILLE AND CORDOBA.

2019

PORT

MAY 22

Depart USA/Canada

MAY 23

Arrive ROME Italy Transfer to hotel

MAY 24

ROME Italy

MAY 25

ROME Italy Transfer to Civitavecchia to embark Aegean Odyssey

MAY 26

FLORENCE Italy

ARRIVE

ROME – THE ETERNAL CITY

DEPART

JUN 6

SEVILLE Spain Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel

hotel

JUN 7

SEVILLE Spain (Cordoba)

hotel

JUN 8

SEVILLE Spain Transfer to Seville Airport for flight home

hotel hotel

6.00pm 8.00am overnight

(from Livorno)

MAY 27

PISA/LUCCA Italy (from Livorno)

6.00pm

MAY 28

ELBA Italy

MAY 29

Cruise the Isles Lavezzi and Maddalena Archipelago BONIFACIO Corsica, France 1.00pm midnight

MAY 30

AJACCIO Corsica, France

7.00am

1.00pm

MAY 31

MAHON Menorca, Spain

9.00am

8.00pm

JUN 1

PALMA Majorca, Spain

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Cruising the Mediterranean

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9.30pm overnight

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Your vacation starts with a two-night hotel stay in Rome, where included sightseeing features a choice of the well-preserved archaeological site of Ostia Antica, which rivals Pompeii, or the largest and most famous Roman amphitheater, the Colosseum. There’s also an optional visit to the sumptuous Basilica of St Peter’s in the Vatican, as well as the grounds of Villa d'Este, one of the world’s most beautiful gardens, before it’s time to board Aegean Odyssey.

TUSCANY’S RENAISSANCE CITIES The fascinating city of Florence is a place to engulf the senses and stretch your mind at every turn. The birthplace of the Renaissance, many of Italy’s artistic giants left behind an astonishing legacy of art waiting to be

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • 2-night hotel stay in Rome Pisa/Lucca

• The Uffizi and Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence • The Leaning Tower of Pisa • Napoleon ’s villa on the island of Elba • Cruise the Isles Lavezzi and Maddalena Archipelago • The romantic islands of the Mediterranean • The Rock of Gibraltar

Spain

Livorno Florence Corsica Elba Italy Rome Ajaccio Bonifacio Majorca Mahon Palma Menorca

Seville Malaga Cadiz Gibraltar

Mediterranean Sea

• The Moorish palaces of southern Spain • River cruising through the Andalusian countryside to Seville • The great Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba

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discovered here, from the Uffizi and Galleria dell'Accademia to the Ponte Vecchio, or alternatively you may visit the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica di Santa Croce. Enchanting Lucca is situated on the banks of the River Serchio, where the cobbled streets, handsome piazzas and shady promenades make it a perfect destination to explore by foot, as is Pisa, where the city’s most famous symbol, the precarious Leaning Tower, appears before you in the Square of Miracles.

ISLANDS OF THE MIDDLE SEA On Elba, the island where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled, you will see the elaborate villa where he lived, or take an optional tour to Capoliveri to enjoy some local wine. You’ll then

cruise the Isles Lavezzi and Maddalena Archipelago en route to Bonifacio and Ajaccio on the island of Corsica, ancestral home of Napoleon, before continuing through what was once known as the Middle Sea to explore the capital of Menorca, Mahon, and the bustling city of Palma de Mallorca.

SAILING SOUTHERN SPAIN After a day at sea, enjoy a panoramic drive through some of the outstanding sites of Malaga to visit the Picasso Museum, or an optional full day in Granada, where the Alhambra, begun in 1238, was the last capital of the Moors in Spain. Your excursion here includes the Royal Palace and the Generalife, with its splendid gardens.

The Rock of Gibraltar in the mouth of the Mediterranean is a tiny slice of Britishness full of extraordinary history. Then arrive in Cadiz for a morning tour of the 18th-century Baroque cathedral and the splendid Moorish-style Alameda de Apodaca gardens. Or you may travel to Jerez de la Frontera, a town famous for the production of sherry where, after a tour of the city, there will be some sherry-tasting at a renowned Bodega.

RIVER CRUISING TO SEVILLE Aegean Odyssey then sails inland through the Andalusian countryside along the Guadalquivir River to dock in the heart of Seville. Here you will visit the Royal Palace Alcazar, the oldest residence of Spanish royalty that is still in use today. The building amalgamates influences from the Arabic period and the late Middle Ages, through to the Renaissance, Baroque and the nineteenth century. In Cordoba, one of the world’s great destinations, you’ll also visit one of the wonders of the medieval world, the Great Mosque.

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$9,995

$9,495

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9,350

8,895

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8,595

8,195

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7,850

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7,095

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7,195

6,850

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6,850

6,550

Premium Outside

6,550

6,250

Premium Outside

6,250

5,950

Standard Outside

5,895

5,595

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5,650

5,350

Premium Inside

5,295

4,995

Standard Inside

4,995

4,750

Lofoten Islands, Norway

HEADING NORTH FOR SUMMER

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Two days in Seville begins this 18-day voyage to Portugal’s historic cities, France’s wine country and historic London JUN 15

LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN

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A 19-day inaugural voyage from the British capital to the Shetland Islands, the North Cape of Norway and the fun of Copenhagen

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JUL 2

ATLANTIC COAST OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.

WITH SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS INCLUDED AT VIRTUALLY ALL PORTS OF

BALTIC CAPITALS & ST PETERSBURG Our inaugural cruise into the Baltic, visiting Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Poland and Germany, with an extended stay in St Petersburg

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THE THREE RIVERS P38-39 2 nights in London begins this journey south to Portugal’s historic cities via France’s great rivers – the Seine and Gironde – with a day out in Paris

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JUNE 3, 2019 SEVILLE TO LONDON

18 days from $5,150pp including 10 excursions and 4 nights hotel accommodation STARTING IN SEVILLE, THIS BRIGHT, SUMMER, FOOD AND WINE THEMED CRUISE VISITS THE MAGNIFICENT CITY OF

CORDOBA,

PORTUGUESE CITIES OF LISBON AND OPORTO, AND THE INSPIRING CATHEDRAL AT SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. YOU WILL ALSO THE GREAT

2019

PORT

JUN 3

Depart USA/Canada

JUN 4

Arrive SEVILLE Spain Transfer to hotel

JUN 5

SEVILLE Spain (Cordoba)

JUN 6

SEVILLE Spain Embark Aegean Odyssey

ARRIVE

DEPART

JUN 13

BORDEAUX France

JUN 14

LA ROCHELLE France

hotel

JUN 15

At Sea

hotel

JUN 16

GUERNSEY Channel Islands

8.00am

JUN 17

HONFLEUR France

7.00am

JUN 18

LONDON England Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury and transfer to London hotel

8.00am

JUN 19

LONDON England

JUN 20

LONDON England Transfer to London Airport for flight home

10.00pm

JUN 7

At Sea

JUN 8

LISBON Portugal

7.00am

JUN 9

OPORTO Portugal (Port wine tasting)

1.00pm

8.00pm 8.00pm

JUN 10

VIGO Spain (Santiago de Compostela)

JUN 11

At Sea

JUN 12

River cruising along the Gironde BORDEAUX France 5.00pm

4.00pm

6.00am 8.00pm

overnight

8.00am

8.00pm

6.00pm

Optional 2-night hotel stay in Madrid available pre-cruise.

3.00pm

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BORDEAUX, VISIT THE CHARMING CHANNEL ISLAND OF GUERNSEY AND END WITH TWO NIGHTS IN LONDON. WINE IN

Ship at anchor

andalusian cities and river cruising During your two-night stay in Seville, you will visit the Royal Palace Alcazar, the oldest residence of Spanish royalty still in use today which features an extraordinary array of architectural influences, from the Arabic period right up to the 19th century. Alternatively, enjoy a themed tour featuring tapas sampling. The Cathedral of Seville is the third largest Gothic church in Europe and houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus – well worth a visit in your free time. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Cordoba, which contains one of the wonders of the medieval world, the Great Mosque. Before sailing, you’ll enjoy a fabulous Flamenco dance show on board.

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • The Great Mosque of Cordoba

ENGLAND London

• Flamenco dance show on board in Seville • A taste of Portugal in Oporto

Guernsey Channel Islands

• The statue of Christ the King in Lisbon • The pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela • River cruising the Gironde into Bordeaux

Atlantic Ocean Vigo

Santiago de Compostela

Oporto PORTUGAL Spain Lisbon

• Historic Guernsey in the Channel Islands • Two-night hotel stay in London

France La Rochelle Bordeaux

• France’s wine country and tasting • Explore medieval La Rochelle and Re Island

Honfleur

Seville

Cordoba

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iberian highlights There has been a settlement on the site of Lisbon since Neolithic times and the city has long played a key role in European history. This rich past is evident during your tour of the oldest Alfama quarter, the monumental statue of Christ the King, and the monastery of Jeronimos. Then in Oporto, visit a wine estate to sample that most famous of fortified wines, port, or join a tour of this charming and historic city. It is believed by the faithful that St James the Apostle preached in Galicia and that, after his death in the Holy Land, his body was brought back to Santiago de Compostela. In the 11th century a church was built

over his remains and has been a place of pilgrimage ever since. Alternatively, you may enjoy a panoramic boat tour along the bay of Vigo to taste some world-renowned Galician mussels and white wine.

a taste of france – bordeaux and la rochelle Aegean Odyssey then cruises up the River Gironde to berth in the heart of Bordeaux, where the magnificent 18th-century architecture has led

many people to describe the city as having the most beautiful streets in France. Highlights here include the Palais Rohan and the 13th-century Cathedral of St Andrew, with a choice of tours also available, taking you to the Wine Museum or out of the city for some wine and food tasting at a prestigious estate. Cruising north along the southwest coast of France, you’ll arrive at the delightful port of La Rochelle for a tour of the city’s historic sites, including one of the jewels of the Atlantic coast, Ile de Re, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge nearly two miles in length.

guernsey and normandy A busy port since Roman times, the picturesque town of St Peter Port in Guernsey is filled with cobblestone streets that are lined with Regency buildings. Guarding the port is the 13th century Castle Cornet, which also houses a number of interesting museums.

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9,150

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

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8,350

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8,395

7,995

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

7,650

7,250

historic london

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

7,395

6,995

Your cruise vacation ends with a 2-night hotel stay in the British capital. A scenic guided tour of London starts with a cruise down the majestic River Thames from Tower Bridge to Westminster Bridge. Then an orientation drive including Westminster Abbey and a stop at Buckingham Palace. There is also plenty of free time for you to visit your favorite museum or simply head for the shops.

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6,650

Premium Outside

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6,450

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6,195

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6,195

5,895

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5,895

5,595

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5,650

5,350

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5,395

5,150

$10,295 $9,795

land of the midnight sun

JUNE 15, 2019 LONDON TO COPENHAGEN INAUGURAL VOYAGE

19 days from $5,695pp including 10 excursions and 2 nights hotel accommodation AFTER TWO NIGHTS IN THE BRITISH CAPITAL, YOU’LL HEAD FOR THE ARCTIC CIRCLE ON A SPECTACULAR MAIDEN VOYAGE TO THE RUGGED

NORWAY TO EXPERIENCE THE MIDNIGHT SUN AT THE NORTH CAPE. ON THE WAY, YOU’LL GET TAKEN BACK TO THE MIDDLE AGES IN BERGEN, VISIT THE REMOTE LOFOTEN ISLANDS, STOP AT VIKING TRONDHEIM, CRUISE THE INCREDIBLE FJORDS, AND ENJOY AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN COPENHAGEN.

2019

PORT

JUN 15

Depart USA/Canada

ARRIVE

DEPART

JUN 16

Arrive LONDON England Transfer to hotel

hotel

JUN 17

LONDON England

hotel

JUN 18

LONDON England Embark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury

JUN 19

At Sea

JUN 20

LERWICK Shetland Islands, 2.00pm Scotland

JUN 30

6.00pm

7.00pm

JUN 21

BERGEN Norway (Funicular ride to top of Mount Floyen)

JUN 22

At Sea

JUN 23

HARSTAD Lofoten Islands, Norway

3.00pm

HONNINGSVAG Norway (Cruising the North Cape)

5.00pm

JUN 25

TROMSO Norway

2.00pm

7.00pm

JUN 26

At Sea 2.00pm

COAST OF

JUN 24

STAVANGER Norway

JUL 1

At Sea

JUL 2

COPENHAGEN Denmark (Rosenborg Castle)

JUL 3

COPENHAGEN Denmark Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Copenhagen Airport for flight home

Ship at anchor

2.00pm

8.00pm

7.00am overnight

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JUN 27

TRONDHEIM Norway

8.00am

JUN 28

HELLESYLT Norway (Cruising Geirangerfjord) GEIRANGER Norway

8.00am 10.00am noon

8.00pm

JUN 29

ALESUND Norway

7.00am

6.00pm

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england’s capital city A 2-night hotel stay in the British capital starts this incredible cruise to the Arctic Circle and beyond. Starting with a scenic cruise along the majestic River Thames from Tower Bridge to Westminster Bridge. You’ll then enjoy an orientation drive and photo stops at Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Time later to hit the shops or take in a West End show.

the remote shetland islands Departing from Tilbury, Aegean Odyssey heads north for Scotland. With a day at sea there’s time to get to know the ship and take in a lecture or two, before your arrival in Lerwick, the capital of the Shetlands. As well as seeing the famous free roaming ponies, you may have the

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Norwegian Sea

• Two-night hotel stay in London • Ride up Mount Floyen in Bergen • Cruising into the Arctic Circle • Witness the amazing Midnight Sun while enjoying cocktails on deck

Shetland ISLANDS Lerwick

• Norway’s spectacular North Cape • The Viking history of Trondheim

Honningsvag North Cape Tromso Harstad

Norway Trondheim Alesund Geiranger Hellesylt Bergen Stavanger

• Ascending the summit of Mount Dalsnibba • Stunning fjord cruising • The old quarter of Gamle in Stavanger • Panoramic tour of Copenhagen including Rosenborg Castle

ENGLAND London

Copenhagen Denmark

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opportunity to visit the remarkable archaeological site of Jarlshof, tour Scotland’s most northerly town, or visit Lerwick Castle.

bergen, harstad & the lofoten islands Bergen is a beguiling city. Flourishing by the early Middle Ages, its heritage can still be glimpsed in the beautifully preserved wooden houses of the Bryggen district, Here, a funicular will take you to the top of Mount Floyen for stunning views over the city. Other landmarks include Hakon's Hall, the Rosenkrantz Tower and the Mariakirken, Bergen’s oldest building. Entering the Arctic Circle, you will then get your first taste of perpetual daylight, as the sun dips briefly into the sea, creating amazing colors and a sense of a continual sunset and sunrise. Arriving at Harstad, the

rocky peaks and coastal flatlands of the Lofoten Islands are all the more atmospheric in this light.

cruising norWay’s north cape When Aegean Odyssey reaches Honningsvag (North Cape) at the northernmost tip of Norway you will witness the purest form of Midnight Sun to be found anywhere on earth. It’s a truly otherworldly experience in a realm where the sun never dips below the horizon at this time of the year, and we celebrate at midnight with cocktails on deck. The coastline of the North Cape is equally spectacular, as are the traditional wooden houses of Tromso and Trondheim, Norway’s former Viking capital, where the Nidarosdomen is the most northerly medieval cathedral in the world.

the norWegian fJords Cruising the majestic fjords of western Norway, you can enjoy an optional experience from Hellesylt to Geiranger. Along the way see the pretty waterside village of Stryn and the deepest lake in Europe, the Hornindalsvatnet. Lunch will be served at the Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre, overlooking the mountainous Oppstrynsvatn lake. Following a guided tour of the botanical garden, you will then ascend Mount Dalsnibba to an “invisible” viewing platform at its summit which creates the illusion of floating in space as you look down at the distant Geirangerfjord, over one and a half thousand feet below. Or, enjoy an included tour of UNESCO Geiranger. Alesund, at the mouth of the Geirangerfjord, is renowned for

its abundance of Art Nouveau architecture while Gamle in Stavanger is another of Europe’s best-preserved settlements of wooden houses and is filled with fairytale white cottages dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.

copenhagen: denmarK’s JeWel Arriving in Copenhagen, Aegean Odyssey will berth overnight near the famous Little Mermaid statue, giving you plenty of time to see the city’s many sights, including the Royal Winter Residence and the Rosenborg Castle, home of the Danish Crown Jewels. You may also like to visit the picturesque medieval fishing village of Dragor, a cozy, picturesque maze of cobblestone streets lined with colorful hollyhocks and yellow painted houses, before disembarking for the return home.

JUNE 15, 2019 – CRUISE FARES STATEROOM CATEGORY

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

Junior Suite/Balcony

11,750

11,150

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

10,595

10,050

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

10,150

9,650

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

9,295

8,850

$12,750 $12,150

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

8,995

8,550

Premium Outside

8,395

7,995

Premium Outside

7,995

7,595

Premium Outside

7,550

7,150

Standard Outside

7,150

6,750

Premium Inside

6,650

6,350

Premium Inside

6,295

5,995

Standard Inside

5,995

5,695

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baltic capitals & st petersburg

JULY 2, 2019 COPENHAGEN BACK TO COPENHAGEN INAUGURAL VOYAGE

15 days from $5,250pp including 9 excursions and an extended stay in St Petersburg

2019

PORT

JUL 2

Depart USA/Canada

JUL 3

Arrive COPENHAGEN Denmark Transfer to Aegean Odyssey COPENHAGEN Denmark (Rosenborg Castle)

JUL 4

AEGEAN ODYSSEY ENTERS THE WATERS OF THE BALTIC SEA FOR

JUL 5

At Sea

THE FIRST TIME EVER ON THIS

JUL 6

STOCKHOLM Sweden (Vasa Museum)

ARRIVE

denmarK, sWeden & finland

DEPART

JUL 7

HELSINKI Finland (Market and Senate Squares)

2.00pm

overnight

JUL 8

ST PETERSBURG Russia (Hermitage Museum)

11.00am

6.00pm

JUL 9

ST PETERSBURG Russia (Peter and Paul Fortress)

JUL 10

ST PETERSBURG Russia (Alexandrinsky Theater Performance)

JUL 11

TALLINN Estonia (Old and Lower Towns)

JUL 12

At Sea

JUL 13

GDYNIA Poland (Gdansk)

JUL 14

At Sea

JUL 15

WARNEMUNDE Germany (Berlin)

6.00am

COPENHAGEN Denmark Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Copenhagen Airport for flight home

8.00am

9.00am 6.00pm

MAGNIFICENT NEW CRUISE FOR

2019, FEATURING AN INCREDIBLE THREE-DAY STAY IN ST PETERSBURG, PLUS THE SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS OF COPENHAGEN, STOCKHOLM AND HELSINKI. YOU’LL ALSO ENJOY CALLS AT HISTORIC PORTS IN

ESTONIA, POLAND AND GERMANY,

WITH AN INCLUDED DAY TRIP TO THE

GERMAN CAPITAL, BERLIN.

JUL 16

7.00pm overnight overnight

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10.00pm

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Boarding Aegean Odyssey in Copenhagen, your ship will berth overnight near the famous Little Mermaid statue, giving you plenty of time to see the city’s many sights, including the Royal Winter Residence and Rosenborg Castle, home of the Danish Crown Jewels. You may also like to visit the medieval fishing village of Dragor, a cozy, picturesque maze of cobblestone streets lined with colorful hollyhocks and yellow painted houses. After a relaxing day at sea, Aegean Odyssey arrives at the Swedish capital of Stockholm, which is spread across fourteen islands and has one of the largest and bestpreserved medieval districts in Europe. Among its many highlights,

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • Panoramic tour of Copenhagen • Medieval Stockholm and the battleship Vasa • Helsinki’s Uspenski Cathedral and Sibelius Monument • Three days in majestic St Petersburg with visits to the Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace • Evening performance of Swan Lake at the Alexandrinsky Theater • The Old Town of Tallinn – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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you will tour the museum dedicated to the 17th-century battleship Vasa, which sank on her maiden voyage but was raised from the seabed 333 years later in an astonishing state of preservation. Also available is a tour of Drottningholm, the private residence of the Swedish Royal Family. Nestled in countryside and superbly preserved, the palace was the first Swedish site to be placed on the World Heritage list. Helsinki, last of our Scandinavian capitals, is the world’s most northerly metropolitan city. This delightful port is filled with museums and unique architectural gems, which will be pointed out to you during a tour featuring Senate Square, Finlandia Hall, Market Square and the Olympic Stadium.

Alternatively, take an optional ride into the Finnish countryside to Ainola, the former summer house of the great Finnish composer Sibelius, including a short recital of his works.

st petersburg The cultural capital of Russia, the city once known as Petrograd and Leningrad, is home to the second largest art gallery in the world. Located inside the breathtaking Winter Palace, the Hermitage boasts a collection of over three million pieces, with many great masterpieces on display, including works by da Vinci, Titian, El Greco, Goya, Rubens and Rembrandt. The Peter and Paul Fortress was built by Peter the Great in 1703 and has an impressive cathedral that was the burial place for all Imperial Russian rulers from Peter the Great

to Alexander III. Another masterpiece of 18th-century architecture is the ostentatious Catherine Palace, where the lost Amber Room was once considered the Eighth Wonder of the World and has been carefully reconstructed. Few experiences can rival seeing an iconic ballet in the city where its composer studied music, and during one of your evenings ashore you will be able to attend a spellbinding evening performance

of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake at the lavish Alexandrinsky Theater – truly the opportunity of a lifetime.

historic ports of the baltic For the final part of your cruise, the Estonian capital of Tallinn has a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage quarter to explore, at the center of which is the 9th-century hilltop castle of Toompea, which today houses the Estonian Parliament. To complete your voyage, you will call in at the Polish port of Gdynia for the chance to visit Gdansk, birthplace of the Solidarity Movement, followed by the port of Warnemunde for an included day trip to the German capital Berlin where you will see the Brandenburg Gate and Charlottenburg Palace as well as what’s left of the Wall.

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10,695

10,150

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9,650

9,150

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9,250

8,750

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

8,450

7,995

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7,695

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7,650

7,250

Premium Outside

7,295

6,895

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6,895

6,550

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6,495

6,150

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6,150

5,850

Premium Inside

5,850

5,550

Standard Inside

5,495

5,250

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the norwegian fjords

JULY 15, 2019 COPENHAGEN TO LONDON INAUGURAL VISIT TO DENMARK

18 days from $5,595pp including 12 excursions and 2 nights hotel accommodation

2019

PORT

JUL 15

Depart USA/Canada

ARRIVE

JUL 16

Arrive COPENHAGEN Denmark Transfer to Aegean Odyssey

overnight

JUL 17

COPENHAGEN Denmark

8.00pm

JUL 18

AARHUS Denmark (Randers)

7.00am

ATOP SO MANY PEOPLE’S TRAVEL LIST, NORWAY IS ONE OF THE

JUL 19

OSLO Norway (Viking Museum)

8.00am

MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRIES IN

JUL 20

KRISTIANSAND Norway (Chrisitiansholm Fortress)

2.00pm

THE WORLD. JOIN OUR FANTASTIC VOYAGE TO SPECTACULAR FJORDS AND RIVERS, INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPES, FAIRY-TALE CITIES

JUL 21

STAVANGER Norway

8.00am

JUL 22

FLAM Norway (Flam Railway excursion and cruising Sognefjord)

8.00am

JUL 23

BERGEN Norway (Mount Floyen)

8.00am

JUL 24

HELLESYLT Norway (Cruising Geirangerfjord) GEIRANGER Norway

8.00am

GRAND FINALE WITH TWO NIGHTS IN

LONDON.

10.00am 6.00pm

OLDEN Norway Cruise Nordfjord

8.00am

8.00pm

JUL 26

ULVIK Norway (Cruising Hardangerfjord)

1.00pm

7.00pm

JUL 27

At Sea

1.00pm

JUL 28

ROSYTH Scotland (Edinburgh or Stirling Castle)

6.00pm

JUL 29

At Sea

JUL 30

LONDON England 8.00am Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury and transfer to London hotel

hotel

JUL 31

LONDON England

hotel

AUG 1

LONDON England Transfer to London Airport for flight home

Ship at anchor

noon

JUL 25

OF SCANDINAVIA, PLUS NEW PORTS

DENMARK AND A

1.00pm

2.00pm

AND THE FASCINATING HISTORY

OF CALL IN

danish delights: copenhagen & aarhus

DEPART

1.00pm 6.00pm 8.00am 8.00pm

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Joining Aegean Odyssey in Copenhagen, your ship will berth overnight near the famous Little Mermaid statue, giving you plenty of time to see the city’s many sights, including the Royal Winter Residence and the Rosenborg Castle, home of the Danish Crown Jewels. You may also like to visit the picturesque medieval fishing village of Dragor, before cruising north to the Jutland peninsula for a fascinating stroll around the open-air museum of Den Gamle By, which superbly reconstructs the atmosphere of medieval Aarhus. Alternatively, take a tour to the charming 17th-century Baroque castle of Clausholm and another medieval marvel, the city of Randers.

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Geiranger Hellesylt Olden Flam Norway Bergen Ulvik Oslo Stavanger

• Panoramic tour of Copenhagen • Randers and Danish fairy-tale country • Explore the Norwegian capital of Oslo • Stunning fjord cruising • Scenic railway ride through from Flam • Ride up Mount Floyen in Bergen

scotland Rosyth

Kristiansand Randers

Aarhus Copenhagen Denmark

Edinburgh

• Optional overland tour through the Norwegian mountains • Try the “invisible” skywalk at the summit of Mount Dalsnibba

england London

• A full-day exploring the Scottish capital of Edinburgh • Two-night hotel stay in London

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$1,200† per cabin

oslo: city of culture Surrounded by stunning countryside, Norway’s capital is also a city of magnificent culture and history. Among the sights are the medieval Akershus Castle, the Viking and Kon-Tiki Museums of the Bygdoy district and the National Gallery, which houses many masterpieces, including a version of Munch’s ‘The Scream.’

from Kristiansand to bergen The architecture of Kristiansand’s traditional Kvadraturen Quarter is diverse and striking. Here you will see the 17th-century Christiansholm Fortress and the open-air Vest-Agder Museum, featuring over forty pre-20th century buildings. Gamle in Stavanger is also one of Europe’s

best-preserved settlements and is filled with fairytale white cottages dating from a similar period. Tucked away at the far end of Aurlandsfjord is the tiny village of Flam, best known for its railway. The route runs for just 12 miles but is perhaps the most dramatic train journey in Europe, climbing 2,845ft above sea level alongside the Sognefjord, which you will also cruise aboard Aegean Odyssey. Surrounded by seven hills and seven fjords, Bergen is a beguiling city. It’s heritage can still be glimpsed in the well-preserved wooden houses of the Bryggen district, where a funicular will take you to the top of Mount Floyen for stunning views over the city.

cruise deep into the fJords of norWay Aegean Odyssey then drops you in the charming village of Hellesylt for an optional overland experience to Geiranger. Along the way see the pretty waterside village of Stryn and the deepest lake in Europe, the Hornindalsvatnet. Enjoy lunch overlooking Oppstrynsvatn Lake and ascend Mount Dalsnibba for incredible views of the distant Geirangerfjord far below. Alternatively, enjoy a panoramic tour of UNESCO Geiranger. The hamlet of Olden is delightfully situated in the Oldendalen Valley, at the head of the Nordfjord, where towering mountains surround Lake Oldenvatnet, which owes its intense green color to thawing glacial water.

The mighty Hardangerfjord cuts a steep-sided rocky path through Norway’s lush steep-sided valleys and mountainous interior for over 100 miles all the way to the picturesque town of Eidfjord. Here the impressive Voringsfossen waterfall plunges nearly 660ft down the mountainside.

JULY 15, 2019 – CRUISE FARES STATEROOM CATEGORY

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

Junior Suite/Balcony

11,395

10,795

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

10,295

9,750

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

9,850

9,350

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

8,995

8,550

britain’s great capitals

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

8,595

8,195

With a full day at sea there’s time to relax before arriving at the port of Rosyth, where the day will be spent touring Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, including the Royal Mile and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Our final port of call is London, where a 2-night hotel stay includes a morning sightseeing featuring Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and a cruise along the River Thames from Tower Bridge.

Premium Outside

8,195

7,795

Premium Outside

7,750

7,350

$12,350 $11,750

Premium Outside

7,350

6,950

Standard Outside

6,950

6,550

Premium Inside

6,550

6,195

Premium Inside

6,195

5,850

Standard Inside

5,895

5,595

iceland, faroes & shetlands

JULY 27, 2019 LONDON BACK TO LONDON

19 days from $5,995pp including 10 excursions and 2 nights hotel accommodation

2019

PORT

JUL 27

Depart USA/Canada

JUL 28

Arrive LONDON England Transfer to hotel

hotel

LONDON England

hotel

JUL 29

SAIL TO THE EDGE OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE AND THE AMAZING NATURAL WONDERS OF THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE – ICELAND, A COUNTRY OF GUSHING GEYSERS, RUMBLING VOLCANOES AND CREEPING GLACIERS.

NOT ONLY IS THIS LEGENDARY ISLAND

AUG 12

LONDON England Embark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury

7.00pm

JUL 31/AUG 1 At Sea AUG 2

LERWICK Shetland Islands, 8.00am Scotland

london to the remote shetland islands

DEPART

1.00pm

AUG 3

At Sea

AUG 4

HEIMAEY Iceland

2.00pm

7.00pm

AUG 5

REYKJAVIK Iceland

9.00am

6.00pm

ROSYTH Scotland (Edinburgh or Stirling Castle)

AUG 13

At Sea

AUG 14

LONDON England Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury and transfer to London Airport for flight home

9.00am 6.00pm 7.00am

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A 2-night hotel stay in the British capital with included sightseeing precedes our departure from Tilbury as Aegean Odyssey heads north for Scotland. With two days at sea there’s plenty of time to get to know the ship and take in a lecture or two, before your arrival in Lerwick, the capital of the Shetlands. As well as seeing the famous free roaming ponies, you may also discover the remarkable archaeological site of Jarlshof, tour Scotland’s most northerly town, or visit Lerwick Castle.

AUG 6

ISAFJORDUR Iceland

noon

7.00pm

HOME TO SOME SPECTACULAR

AUG 7

AKUREYRI Iceland

noon

8.00pm

GEOLOGICAL FEATURES, IT IS ALSO

AUG 8

HUSAVIK Iceland

7.00am

6.00pm

AUG 9

At Sea

AUG 10

TORSHAVN Faroe Islands

8.00am

1.00pm

AUG 11

KIRKWALL Orkney Islands, Scotland (Skara Brae)

9.00am

iceland: land of myths and legends

2.00pm

The tiny island of Heimaey is your first port of call in Iceland. Heimaey was devastated by the eruption of

BLESSED WITH FANTASTIC BIRD AND ANIMAL LIFE.

THE EQUALLY REMOTE FAROE, ORKNEY AND SHETLAND ISLANDS ALSO FEATURE.

JUL 30

ARRIVE

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS Isafjordur

• Two-night hotel stay in London

Akureyri Husavik iceland Reykjavik Heimaey

• Circumnavigate Iceland including five ports of call • Tour the Golden Circle

Faroe Islands Torshavn

• The traditional wooden stave church of Skansinn • Exciting Reykjavik, the Icelandic capital • The natural wonders of Lake Myvatn • Cruise Iceland’s longest fjord

Orkney Islands Kirkwall

Atlantic Ocean

Scotland Rosyth Edinburgh

• Call in on the remote Faroe Islands • Visit the Neolithic ruins at Skara Brae in the Orkney Islands • Explore historic Edinburgh

Lerwick Shetland Islands

London ENGLAND

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the Eldfell volcano in 1973, which destroyed over 400 buildings and deposited 200 million tons of ash and lava on the landscape. Here you will explore its rich history and natural beauty on a relaxing walking tour to the remains of Fort Skansinn, built in the 17th century to protect the Vestmannaeyjar islands. Then on to Iceland’s vibrant capital Reykjavik, where the Arbær openair museum boasts more than 20 historic buildings, most of which have been relocated from central Reykjavik to form a town square, a village and a farm. Alternatively, you may bathe in the healing, tranquil waters of the Blue Lagoon, or take an optional journey along the famous “Golden Circle” to the tumultuous Gullfoss waterfall and the other worldly landscapes of the Thingvellir

National Park, Iceland’s most important historical site and an area of outstanding natural beauty. After calling at the remote town of Isafjordur on the edge of the Arctic Circle, Aegean Odyssey cruises to Akureyri on the north coast under snowcapped peaks at the head of Iceland’s longest fjord. Here, signs of the earth’s power – glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields and stacks of basalt – are everywhere. Perhaps take in Iceland’s marvelous birdlife on Lake Myvatn, one of Iceland’s natural treasures. Myvatn, with its bubbling mud pools, extraordinary lava formations, volcanic craters and birdlife, is Iceland as you have always imagined it. Next, Iceland’s wildlife takes center stage as Aegean Odyssey continues to the pretty fishing town of Husavik, the island’s whale-watching center.

JULY 27, 2019 – CRUISE FARES

faroe and orKney islands Setting course south, we call in at the small but charming capital of the Faroe Islands, Torshavn. Torshavn means ‘Thor's Harbor,’ named after the god of thunder and lightning in Norse mythology. Founded in the 10th century, it is considered to be one of the oldest capitals in Northern Europe. Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkney Islands, is close to many fascinating Stone Age sites. Here you will visit the Neolithic village of Skara Brae and the ancient Ring of Brodgar, or perhaps visit the beautiful hand-painted Italian Chapel of the South Isles.

royal edinburgh Arriving at the port of Rosyth in the morning, there’s an included visit

STATEROOM CATEGORY

to nearby Edinburgh, Scotland’s magnificent capital. You’ll see the Royal Mile and visit the famous Palace of Holyroodhouse, the residence of The Queen when she visits Scotland. Alternatively, head for Stirling Castle and enter the world of Scotland’s Renaissance Kings and Queens.

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

$13,450 $12,850

Junior Suite/Balcony

12,395

11,795

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

11,195

10,650

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

10,650

10,150

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

9,750

9,250

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

9,395

8,895

Premium Outside

8,850

8,450

Premium Outside

8,395

7,995

Premium Outside

7,950

7,550

Standard Outside

7,495

7,095

Premium Inside

6,995

6,650

Premium Inside

6,650

6,325

Standard Inside

6,295

5,995

the three rivers

AUGUST 11, 2019 LONDON TO LISBON

18 days from $5,195pp including 9 excursions and 4 nights hotel accommodation

2019

PORT

AUG 11

Depart USA/Canada

AUG 12

Arrive LONDON England Transfer to hotel

AUG 13

LONDON England

FROM THE THAMES TO THE SEINE AND THE MIGHTY GIRONDE, THIS

AUG 14

LONDON England Transfer to Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury

CRUISE TAKES YOU TO SOME OF

AUG 15

EUROPE’S GREATEST CAPITALS. ENJOY PARIS AND THE WINE COUNTRY OF BORDEAUX;

A DAY OUT IN ROMANTIC

A STROLL THROUGH THE COASTAL

HONFLEUR; THE PILGRIMAGE SITE OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA IN GALICIA; AND END WITH A TWONIGHT HOTEL STAY IN LISBON. PORT OF

ARRIVE

royal london & elegant paris

DEPART

AUG 21

BORDEAUX France River cruising along the Gironde

hotel

AUG 22

SAN SEBASTIAN Spain

hotel

AUG 23

At Sea

AUG 24

LA CORUNA Spain (Santiago de Compostela)

7.00am

AUG 25

OPORTO Portugal

1.00pm

AUG 26

LISBON Portugal Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel

10.00am

AUG 27

LISBON Portugal

AUG 28

LISBON Portugal Transfer to Lisbon Airport for flight home

5.00pm

River cruising along the Seine ROUEN France 6.00pm

overnight

AUG 16

ROUEN France (Paris)

8.00pm

AUG 17

HONFLEUR France

AUG 18

At Sea

AUG 19

LA ROCHELLE France

AUG 20

8.00am

1.00pm

7.00am

1.00pm

BORDEAUX France 1.00am (Vineyards and wine tasting)

overnight

1.00pm

10.30am 6.00pm

6.00pm 6.00pm

hotel hotel

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A 2-night hotel stay in the royal British capital, with included sightseeing, precedes our embarkation on Aegean Odyssey. Then you will cruise down the River Thames and cross the English Channel on the first of this voyage’s three great river cruises. Enter the Seine estuary to sail inland to Rouen, the capital of the Normandy region, where you will have the choice of a day trip to Paris, whose many sights include the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and of course, the Eiffel Tower, or you may spend the day at the Palace of Versailles, one of the largest and most ostentatious Royal residences in the world, with gardens covering some 230 acres and a French Baroque style that is a crowning achievement of 17th-century art.

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS ENGLAND London

• Two-night hotel stay in London • Embark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury and cruise the Thames • Cruise the Seine to Rouen for visits to Paris or Versailles

Atlantic Ocean

• The Gironde River to Bordeaux and France’s wine region • The sweeping La Concha Bay of San Sebastian • Make a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela • Fortified wine tasting in Oporto • Lisbon sightseeing included in your hotel stay • Time to explore Lisbon’s rich history on your own

Rouen Honfleur Paris France La Rochelle Bordeaux

La Coruna

San Sebastian

Santiago de Compostela

Oporto PORTUGAL

Spain

Lisbon

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beaches. An afternoon here provides a chance for a panoramic tour through the historic Parte Vieja district to the famous oyster-like curve of La Concha Bay.

honfleur Returning to the mouth of the Seine, arrive in Honfleur for a leisurely guided tour through this picturesque port, including the Church of St Catherine which dates from the 15th century and has the distinction of being France’s largest timber-built church.

santiago de compostela

Heading around the coast of Brittany, you’ll arrive at the delightful port of La Rochelle for a tour of the city’s historic sites, including one of the jewels of the Atlantic coast, Ile de Re, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge nearly two miles in length.

18th-century architecture has led many people to describe the city as having the most beautiful streets in France. Highlights here include the Palais Rohan and the 13th-century Cathedral of St Andrew, with a choice of tours also available taking you out of the city for some wine and food tasting at a prestigious estate.

Aegean Odyssey then cruises up the River Gironde to berth in the heart of Bordeaux, where the magnificent

Just over the Pyrenees, the coastal city of San Sebastian is a lively town with a beautiful waterfront and

la rochelle and a taste of france

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 body was brought to Spain, where a church was built over his remains in the 11th century. Today the cathedral is the final destination for thousands of Christian pilgrims who walk the “Way of St James,” as you will see on your tour of this magnificent building, including the crypt where St James is believed to be buried.

portugal: idyllic scenery and historic cities In Oporto, visit a wine estate to sample that most famous of fortified wines, or join a tour of this charming city which includes a visit to Porto Cathedral. Heading to Lisbon, you will enter the Tagus River and pass the historical Belem Quarter, a pleasant riverside area that has links with the 15th-century Portuguese Age of Discovery. This rich past will become evident as your tour includes the oldest Alfama quarter, the monumental statue of Christ the King, the 16thcentury masterpiece Church of Jeronimos 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.

AUGUST 11, 2019 – CRUISE FARES STATEROOM CATEGORY

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

Junior Suite/Balcony

9,750

9,295

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

8,950

8,550

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

8,595

8,195

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

7,795

7,450

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

7,550

7,250

Premium Outside

7,150

6,850

Premium Outside

6,895

6,595

Premium Outside

6,550

6,250

$10,450 $9,950

Standard Outside

6,250

5,950

Premium Inside

5,950

5,650

Premium Inside

5,695

5,395

Standard Inside

5,450

5,195

Trevi Fountain, Rome

FALL SAILINGS TO THE

MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC & AEGEAN

AEGEAN ODYSSEY FALL SAILINGS FEATURING IN-DEPTH LAND TOURS IN ANCIENT GREECE – HOTELS AND MEALS INCLUDED

BACK IN THE MEDITERRANEAN FOR THE FALL SEASON, AEGEAN ODYSSEY CRUISES THE COAST OF SPAIN, INCLUDING A MAIDEN CALL AT

ROMAN TARRAGONA, TO THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN RIVIERAS.

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THEN SOUTH TO SICILY AND INTO THE ADRIATIC TO GLORIOUS

SAVE UP TO

VENICE. DALMATIA FOLLOWS ON THE WAY TO A FABULOUS FINALE

PER CABIN

TO THE SEASON

– OUR WONDERFUL AEGEAN EXPERIENCE CRUISES –

HIGHLIGHTING THE AMAZING SITES OF ANCIENT

$1,200†

AUG 23

GREECE AND ITS

MEDITERRANEAN ODYSSEY p42-43 An 18-day journey begins in Lisbon and sails along the coasts of Spain, the French and Italian Riviersa visiting 11 ports of call with 10 included excursions

ISLANDS AT A TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN THE HEAT AND CROWDS OF SUMMER HAVE GONE.

WITH SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS INCLUDED AT MOST PORTS OF CALL AND EXTENDED STAYS IN SELECTED PORTS, YOU’LL ENJOY EXTRA TIME ASHORE TO TAKE IN ALL THE SIGHTS.

SEPT 4

ITALIAN & ADRIATIC HIGHLIGHTS

p44-45

Travel from the sites of ancient Rome to the canals of Venice via the ruins of Pompeii and the stunning Dalmatian coast SEPT 18 DALMATIA & ANCIENT GREECE

p46-47

A voyage from Venice to Athens, including Croatia’s charming cities, Kotor Bay’s serene splendor and the classical sites of ancient Greece p48-49 SEPT 24 CLASSICAL GREECE & ISLANDS & OCT 2 OF THE AEGEAN The ultimate Aegean Experience – choose from two sailing dates to the classical history of mainland Greece and the sparkling Greek Islands

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mediterranean odyssey

AUGUST 23, 2019 LISBON TO ROME

18 days from $5,195pp including 10 excursions and 4 nights hotel accommodation

2019

PORT

AUG 23

Depart USA/Canada

AUG 24

Arrive LISBON Portugal Transfer to hotel

hotel

LISBON Portugal

hotel

AUG 25

FROM THE PORTUGUESE CAPITAL TO THE SPLENDORS OF RENAISSANCE ITALY AND IMPERIAL ROME, JOIN AEGEAN ODYSSEY ON A SPLENDID VOYAGE THROUGH THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR AND ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA TO ICONIC PORTS, RIVIERA RESORTS AND CLASSICAL CITIES. NEW FOR THIS YEAR IS A DAY IN ROMAN TARRAGONA, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

ARRIVE

DEPART

SEP 3

AUG 26

LISBON Portugal Transfer to Aegean Odyssey

AUG 27

CADIZ Spain (Jerez)

2.00pm

AUG 28

MALAGA Spain

7.00am 10.00pm

AUG 29

Cruising the Mediterranean

AUG 30

TARRAGONA Spain

8.00am

6.00pm

AUG 31

BARCELONA Spain

8.00am

7.00pm

SEP 1

CARCASSONNE France

8.00am 8.00pm

(from Sete)

SEP 2

MARSEILLES France (Avignon)

7.00am overnight

overnight 10.00pm

SEP 4

MONTE CARLO Monaco

SEP 5

Cruising Cinque Terre PORTOFINO Italy

3.00pm

SEP 6

FLORENCE/PISA Italy

7.00am

4.00pm 6.00pm

8.00am

MARSEILLES France Cruising the French Riviera MONTE CARLO Monaco 8.00pm

7.00pm

(from Livorno)

SEP 7

ROME Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Civitavecchia and transfer to Rome hotel

SEP 8

ROME Italy (Colosseum)

SEP 9

ROME Italy Transfer to Rome Airport for flight home

Ship at anchor

midnight

7.00am hotel hotel

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THE MAGIC OF LISBON ANd THE MOOrS IN SpAIN 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 Jeronimos Monastery. With its narrow streets and charming small squares, the old town of Cadiz reflects the city’s rich history and position as the gateway to the New World. Here you will also visit the Plaza España, then carry on to the ancient Phoenician port of La Caleta, home of the 17thcentury Santa Catalina Fortress. Or alternatively, you may like to drive inland to Jerez de la Frontera

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • Two-night hotel stay in Lisbon

France

• Cruise through the Strait of Gibraltar

Monte Portofino Carlo Pisa/Lucca Marseilles Sete Livorno Florence Avignon

• Call at four of Spain’s great cities – Cadiz, Malaga, Tarragona and Barcelona

Carcassonne

• Sherry tasting in Jerez Portugal Lisbon Spain

• Visit Medieval Carcassonne • Overnight on board in the port at Monte Carlo

Jerez

• Cruise Italy’s beautiful Cinque Terre

Tarragona

Rome Italy

Barcelona

Mediterranean Sea

Malaga

Cadiz

• Entrance to the Uffizi and Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence • Two-night hotel stay in Rome with city sightseeing and time on your own

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for a visit to the Bodega Gonzalez Byass, one of the most famous wine cellars in Spain, after which you will sail to Malaga to enjoy a panoramic drive on your way to the Picasso Museum, with a day in Moorish Granada another option.

rOMAN SpAIN ANd CATALONIA Founded by the Romans, Tarragona is a hidden gem and is full of ancient remains. Our maiden visit to this UNESCO World Heritage city takes you to the ancient Roman city gate and walls, before passing the Cathedral and the beautiful main square on your way to the vast Roman Circus, which is estimated to have held over 30,000 spectators and was used to hold chariot races. Sightseeing in Barcelona is dedicated to exploring the Roman sites, such as the Temple of Apollo

and the unique underground museum of Barcino. There is also a chance to see some of the greatest works of art ever created, from Velasquez to Miro, on a tour of the National Art Museum of Catalunya, after which you may like to take an optional tour of Antonio Gaudi’s masterpieces.

prOVENCE & THE rIVIErA The fortified city of Carcassonne became the largest walled stronghold of the Middle Ages, and its remarkable towers and ramparts are today a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s also the choice of Montpellier’s charming streets and handsome medieval buildings, before your arrival in the port of Marseilles where you will travel to a treasure of the Provençal countryside, Avignon, home to the

eponymous bridge and one of most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe, the Papal Palace. You’ll then cruise along the French Riviera to an overnight stay in Monte Carlo, a place synonymous with glamour and joie de vivre.

ITALY’S NATUrAL & ArTISTIC TrEASUrES After spending a fabulous evening at leisure in the jet-set resort town of Portofino, you will travel to Florence for a very special day in the birthplace of the Renaissance, where many of Italy’s artistic giants left behind an astonishing legacy of art from the Uffizi and Galleria dell'Accademia to the Ponte Vecchio. Or you may choose to visit the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica di Santa Croce.

If you’ve been to Florence before, there’s the opportunity to visit enchanting Lucca on the banks of the River Serchio, where the cobbled streets, handsome piazzas and shady promenades are perfect for exploring by foot, as is Pisa, where the city’s most famous symbol, the precarious Leaning Tower, appears before you in the Square of Miracles. Finally, your two-night hotel stay in Rome features a choice of the well-preserved archaeological site of Ostia Antica, or the largest and most famous Roman amphitheater in antiquity, the Colosseum, together with the Basilica of St Peter in Chains. There’s also the opportunity of an optional visit to the Vatican, or to Villa d'Este, famed for its spectacular gardens and fountains.

AUGUST 23, 2019 – CRUISE FARES STATEROOM CATEGORY

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

$10,450 $9,950

Junior Suite/Balcony

9,750

9,295

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

8,950

8,550

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

8,595

8,195

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

7,795

7,450

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

7,550

7,250

Premium Outside

7,150

6,850

Premium Outside

6,895

6,595

Premium Outside

6,550

6,250

Standard Outside

6,250

5,950

Premium Inside

5,950

5,650

Premium Inside

5,695

5,395

Standard Inside

5,450

5,195

italian & adriatic highlights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 ROME TO VENICE

16 days from $4,695pp including 12 excursions and 2 nights hotel accommodation

2019

PORT

SEP 4

Depart USA/Canada

SEP 5

Arrive ROME Italy Transfer to hotel

hotel

SEP 6

ROME Italy (Colosseum)

hotel

SEP 7

ROME Italy Transfer to Civitavecchia and embark Aegean Odyssey

SEP 8

SORRENTO Italy (Pompeii)

SEP 9

SORRENTO Italy (Herculaneum)

THIS LEISURELY PACED VOYAGE AROUND ITALY BEGINS WITH THREE FASCINATING DAYS IN

ROME AND

ALLOWS TIME TO EXPLORE THE RUINS

SEP 10

ARRIVE

DEPART

7.00pm 8.00am overnight

SEP 11

Cruise past Stromboli and through the Strait of Messina TAORMINA Sicily

1.00pm 8.00pm

ROUTE TO HISTORIC SICILY AND ON

SEP 12

Cruise the Ionian Sea

ADRIATIC CITIES AND

SEP 13

CORFU Greek Islands SARANDE Albania (Butrint)

7.00am 2.00pm

SEP 14

LECCE or ALBEROBELLO Italy (from Brindisi)

7.00am

SEP 15

DUBROVNIK Croatia

8.00am 7.00pm

WITH AN EXTENDED STAY IN BEAUTIFUL SORRENTO.

CRUISE

PAST SMOLDERING STROMBOLI EN

TO GLORIOUS

A GRAND FINALE IN MAGNIFICENT

VENICE.

7.00am 8.00pm

SEP 17

URBINO Italy

8.00am

(from Ancona)

8.00pm

SEP 18

VENICE Italy

8.00am overnight

SEP 19

VENICE Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Venice Airport for flight home

Ship at anchor

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7.00am 1.00pm 8.00pm

POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM,

SPLIT Croatia

overnight

SORRENTO Italy Cruise along Amalfi Coast SALERNO Italy (Paestum)

SEP 16

noon 8.00pm 8.00pm

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THE GrANdEUr OF rOME ANd MYSTErIES OF pOMpEII Begin with a two-night hotel stay in Rome, the capital of Italy, also known as the Eternal City, where sightseeing includes the vast Colosseum, constructed in 80AD by Emperor Vespasian for gladiatorial games. You will also get to see the Basilica of St Peter in Chains. Boarding Aegean Odyssey, cruise south to Sorrento for the magnificent remains of Pompeii and Herculaneum, both of which were engulfed by lava during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. From the casts of the bodies of its inhabitants, to the surgical implements and beautiful frescoes, nowhere else gives us such an insight into the lives of the ancients as

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • Two-night hotel stay in Rome

Venice

• Extended stay in Sorrento • Explore both Pompeii and Herculaneum • Chance to visit the Isle of Capri • Cruise past the Stromboli volcano • Visit the Graeco-Roman theater at Taormina in Sicily

Split croatia Ancona Italy Adriatic Dubrovnik Rome Sea Pompeii Brindisi Salerno ALBANIA Sorrento Paestum Lecce Sarande

Urbino

• Cruise the beautiful Dalmatian coast to Dubrovnik and Split

Corfu Greece

Stromboli

Taormina SICILY

• The Renaissance city of Urbino

Mediterranean Sea

• Included sightseeing and time on your own to explore in Venice BOOK EARLY

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these tragic towns. Your two days at these remarkable sites is followed by free time in Sorrento; perhaps take a hydrofoil to the wonderful isle of Capri, or head for Naples and the National Archaeological Museum.

AMALFI COAST, pAESTUM & SICILY Enjoy a cruise along the spectacular Amalfi Coast to Salerno for ancient Paestum, which legend has it was founded by Jason of Argonaut fame. What is undoubted, however, is the majesty of the three Greek temples at the heart of this 6th-century Greek city. During a relaxing morning at sea, we then pass the volcanic island of Stromboli and through the Strait of Messina on the way to Taormina and the island of Sicily. With its mountainous

background and spectacular views of Etna, the Graeco-Roman theater is our afternoon destination.

famous for its cone-roofed stone huts painted with Christian symbols.

NATUrAL ANd ANCIENT WONdErS OF THE AdrIATIC

Included sightseeing in Dubrovnik features the city’s magnificent fortifications, including the 10thcentury city walls, as well as the Baroque Church of St Blaise and the Cathedral. Split is home to one of the greatest of all Roman sites, the remarkable Palace of Diocletian, featuring the Temple of Jupiter and Diocletian’s mausoleum. There’s also the option of visiting Trogir, one of the gems of the Dalmatian Coast.

The capital of Corfu has a Byzantine Museum inside a beautiful church. Or you may journey through the island’s fertile orange and lemon groves to Achilleon Palace, one of the most renowned royal villas in Europe. Tour the Albanian archaeological site of Butrint, which has been occupied since at least the 8thcentury BC, before cruising to Lecce at the tip of Italy's boot for its many treasures, including the 25,000-seat Roman amphitheater. Alternatively, the UNESCO World Heritage village of Alberobello is

rENAISSANCE UrBINO ANd VENICE In the walled town of Urbino, you will visit the birthplace of Raphael, view the magnificent

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Duomo, and tour Italy’s most beautiful Renaissance palace, the Palazzo Ducale. Your cruise then ends with an overnight stay in Venice for a guided stroll around its heart, Piazza San Marco, with free time available to visit the stunning island of Torcello or simply walk to the Rialto. Then as a wonderful finale, you will enjoy a surprise exclusive event to showcase the art and culture of Venice.

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

Junior Suite/Balcony

9,495

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

8,650

8,195

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

8,250

7,795

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

7,550

7,150

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

7,250

6,850

Premium Outside

6,850

6,495

Premium Outside

6,550

6,195

Premium Outside

6,195

5,850

$10,250 $9,750 8,995

Standard Outside

5,895

5,550

Premium Inside

5,550

5,250

Premium Inside

5,295

4,995

Standard Inside

4,995

4,695

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dalmatia & ancient greece

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 VENICE TO ATHENS

14 days from $3,950pp including 10 excursions and 2 nights hotel accommodation

2019

PORT

SEP 18

Depart USA/Canada

SEP 19

Arrive VENICE Italy Embark Aegean Odyssey

SEP 20

VENICE Italy URBINO Italy

ARRIVE

DEPART

SEP 26

7.00pm

THIS UNFORGETTABLE VOYAGE TAKES

SEP 22

SPLIT Croatia

8.00am 10.00pm

BETWEEN TWO GEMS OF ART HISTORY,

SEP 23

KORCULA Croatia DUBROVNIK Croatia

7.00am 1.00pm 6.00pm overnight

8.00am

SEP 25

SARANDE Albania (Butrint)

noon

8.00am 7.30pm

6.30pm overnight

SEP 27

PYLOS Greece (Venetian Castles)

SEP 28

MONEMVASIA Greece HYDRA Greek Islands

SEP 29

PIRAEUS/ATHENS Greece 7.00am Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Athens hotel

hotel

SEP 30

ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)

hotel

OCT 1

ATHENS Greece Transfer to Athens Airport for flight home

8.00pm

(from Ancona)

DUBROVNIK Croatia KOTOR BAY Montenegro (Scenic cruising)

PYLOS Greece

overnight

YOU ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

SEP 24

7.30am 1.00pm

(from Katakolon)

SEP 21

VENICE AND ATHENS. ALONG THE WAY YOU’LL CRUISE THE COAST OF DALMATIA PAST SPARKLING ISLANDS TO MEDIEVAL WALLED DUBROVNIK, THE SERENE SPLENDOR OF KOTOR BAY, ROMAN BUTRINT AND ON TO THE SITES OF ANCIENT GREECE – PYLOS, OLYMPIA AND MONEMVASIA, WITH A 2-NIGHT HOTEL STAY IN ATHENS AS A FINALE.

OLYMPIA Greece

Ship at anchor

8.00pm

7.00am noon 5.00pm midnight

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VENICE ANd rENAISSANCE UrBINO “To live in Venice or even visit it means you fall in love with the city itself.” The veracity of this remark by the American art collector Peggy Guggenheim soon becomes clear during an overnight stay in this remarkable city. Indeed, there is no better way to begin your trip than with a morning’s sightseeing walk around this magnificent destination before sailing to the walled town of Urbino for more Renaissance treasures including the birthplace of Raphael and the Palazzo Ducale.

THE BEAUTY OF THE dALMATIAN COAST Your first port of call along the Dalmatian coast is Split, home to one of the greatest of all Roman sites, the Palace of Diocletian. A

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VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS • Extended stay in Venice with a spectacular evening departure

Venice

• The Renaissance city of Urbino

Split croatia Ancona Dubrovnik Korcula Italy Bay Adriatic Kotor montenegro

Urbino

• Explore the Palace of Diocletian in Split • Visit the highlights of the beautiful Dalmatian coast

Sea

• Cruise through serene Kotor Bay

ALBANIA Sarande Butrint

Greece

• The remains of ancient Butrint • See the extensive ruins of Olympia

Olympia

Katakolon Pylos

• Venetian Castles at Pylos • Two-night hotel stay in Athens with visits to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum

Aegean

Athens Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Hydra Monemvasia

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morning tour here also includes the Temple of Jupiter and the massive octagonal mausoleum, which was converted into a cathedral in the 7th century. Said to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, the pine-forested island of Korcula is home to some splendid Venetian architecture. Aegean Odyssey then cruises the beautiful islands of Dalmatia to arrive in Dubrovnik, which Lord Byron described as the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” for a leisurely evening ashore, followed by a morning of sightseeing before sailing south to the stunning fjord of Kotor Bay in Montenegro.

ANCIENT BUTrINT, ALBANIA Surrounded by a picturesque lagoon, Butrint is one of the Ionian’s most

remarkable archaeological sites and one of Albania’s most beautiful national parks. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the site evolved successively into a 6th century Greek colony known as Buthrotum, a Roman city and a bishopric. During your guided tour you will visit the acropolis and the museum, where you will discover its many layers of civilization.

CLASSICAL GrEECE ANd ITS ISLANdS Our first port of call on the Greek mainland is Katakolon for a morning tour to Ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic Games took place in 776BC. You will then return to Aegean Odyssey for a leisurely afternoon cruising the Ionian Sea en route to a relaxing evening ashore and a morning of sightseeing in historic Pylos: either to the castle of Niokastro and the Venetian castle of Methoni, or the archaeological site of Messini which dates back to 146BC. Monemvasia has a name meaning “single entrance” and after passing through a gap in a rocky cliff here you will emerge into a uniquely beautiful medieval scene to explore,

before sailing to perhaps the most charming of all Greek islands, Hydra, a popular refuge from the hustle and bustle of Greece’s capital city thanks to its ban on private motor vehicles.

ATHENS ANd THE ACrOpOLIS 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" between 447-438BC, the Acropolis embodies the magnificent achievements of Athenian culture during this remarkable era. You will also visit the wonderful Acropolis Museum and have free time to explore the city's other remarkable sites such as the ancient Agora (or “gathering place”) and the National Archaeological Museum.

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FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

$8,750

$8,150

7,995

7,395

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

Junior Suite/Balcony

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

7,295

6,795

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

6,995

6,495

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

6,450

5,995

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

6,195

5,750

Premium Outside

5,895

5,495

Premium Outside

5,595

5,195

Premium Outside

5,295

4,895

Standard Outside

4,995

4,645

Premium Inside

4,750

4,400

Premium Inside

4,495

4,195

Standard Inside

4,250

3,950

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classical greece & islands of the aegean

SEPTEMBER 24 & OCTOBER 2, 2019 ATHENS BACK TO ATHENS

14 days from $3,995pp including 12 excursions and 4 nights hotel accommodation

PORT

Day 1

Depart USA/Canada

Day 11

RHODES Greek Islands

Day 2

Fly to ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel

Day 12

9.00am

6.00pm

hotel

NISYROS Greek Islands

Day 13

Day 3

ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)

hotel

DELOS Greek Islands MYKONOS Greek Islands

8.00am 2.00pm

noon 8.00pm

ENJOY THE COMPLETE AEGEAN EXPERIENCE ON ONE OF THESE TWO AUTUMN CRUISES, DESIGNED

Day 4

ATHENS/DELPHI Greece Morning drive for sightseeing at Osios Loukas en route to Delphi for afternoon sightseeing and overnight

Day 14

PIRAEUS Greece 6.00am Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Athens Airport for flight home

TO SHOWCASE THE BEST HISTORICAL

Day 5

DELPHI/NAUPLIA Greece Morning drive to Mycenae for sightseeing, then on to Nauplia for overnight

Day 6

NAUPLIA/PIRAEUS Greece Sightseeing in Epidaurus en route to embark Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus

Day 7

SANTORINI Greek Islands (Akrotiri)

8.00am

Day 8

HERAKLION Crete, Greek Islands (Knossos)

8.00am

Day 9

AGIOS NIKOLAOS Crete, Greek Islands

7.00am

Day 10

KARPATHOS Greek Islands 8.00am

AND NATURAL WONDERS THAT

GREECE AND ITS ISLANDS HAS TO OFFER. THIS FASCINATING JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A 5-DAY LAND TOUR OF ATHENS AND CLASSICAL GREECE – FOLLOWED BY A VOYAGE TO WHITEWASHED ISLES THAT IS SMALL-SHIP CRUISING AT ITS VERY BEST.

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2019

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Greece Delphi Mycenae Epidaurus

• Explore the Minoan site of Akrotiri • The blue-domed churches of Oia

Aegean Sea

Athens

Nauplia

Mykonos

Delos

• See the Minoan palace of Knossos in Crete Santorini

• Crusader Castle in Rhodes • Sail to the sacred Island of Delos

Nisyros

Heraklion Knossos

Crete

• Time on your own in whitewashed Mykonos

Rhodes

Karpathos Agios Nikolaos

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your time here, walk the Sacred Way, following in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims who came to consult the Oracle. For the final part of your land tour you will then visit Mycenae, the capital of a civilization which dominated the eastern Mediterranean from the 16th to the 13th-centuries BC, followed by the ruins of Epidaurus, where the magnificent theater is still in use today.

MINOAN SANTOrINI & CrETE Boarding Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus, our cruise begins with Santorini, where the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri is a highlight. The island also has some splendid picturepostcard villages to see, including the whitewashed houses and famously blue-domed churches of Oia.

island as it would have been in centuries past.

Arriving in Crete, the heyday of the Minoan civilization (2000-1600BC) was marked by the construction of great palaces, the best known being Knossos. Excavations here began in 1899 by the British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, who controversially “restored” the palace with his own eccentric ideas of Minoan interior design. You may then enjoy an optional afternoon in the unique village of Arolithos, which has been designed to recreate life on the

Agios Nikolaos overlooking the curve of Mirabello Bay is your starting point for a walking tour of this beautiful coastal town, followed by a boat ride to the unoccupied fortified island of Spinalonga. Alternatively, enjoy a panoramic drive to the medieval Keras Monastery and the breathtaking Lasithi Plateau, which is filled with hundreds of picturesque windmills.

CrUISING THE dOdECANESE Leaving Crete behind, sail to the friendly island of Karpathos, which has managed to maintain many of its customs and idiosyncrasies due to its remoteness. Then arrive in Rhodes, where the structure of the capital’s old town dates from the era of the Knights of

St John of Jerusalem, who lived here from 1309 until 1522. Visit the lookout Mount Smith and enter the citadel of the Knights through the d’Amboise Gate, on your way to the restored Grand Master’s Palace. There’s also the opportunity to visit the Acropolis at Lindos, for incredible views across the island.

ISLANd GEMS OF THE SOUTHErN AEGEAN Greek mythology has it that the island of Nisyros was once a part of Kos, until Poseidon threw a piece of the island at the giant Polybotes, trapping his foe and creating a volcano. Then step ashore on Delos, birthplace of Achilles and one of the most interesting archaeological sites in Greece, before relaxing in the cafes and shops of the beautiful island of Mykonos.

SEPTEMBER 24/OCTOBER 2, 2019 CRUISE FARES STATEROOM CATEGORY

Owner’s Suite/Balcony

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

$7,850

$7,450

Junior Suite/Balcony

7,295

6,895

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

6,695

6,345

Deluxe Stateroom/Balcony

6,450

6,100

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

5,995

5,695

Deluxe Stateroom/Outside

5,795

5,495

Premium Outside

5,550

5,300

Premium Outside

5,295

5,045

Premium Outside

5,095

4,845

Standard Outside

4,850

4,600

Premium Inside

4,595

4,395

Premium Inside

4,395

4,195

Standard Inside

4,195

3,995

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2019

PORT

APR 21

Depart USA/Canada

MAY 4

ATHENS Greece (from Piraeus)

APR 22

Arrive ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel

MAY 5

PATMOS Greek Islands

hotel

MAY 6

SKIATHOS Greek Islands

APR 23

ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)

hotel

MAY 7

VOLOS Greece (Meteora)

APR 24

ATHENS/DELPHI Greece Morning drive for sightseeing at Osios Loukas en route to Delphi for afternoon sightseeing and overnight

MAY 8

LEMNOS Greek Islands

APR 25

$1,800â&#x20AC;

DELPHI/NAUPLIA Greece Morning drive to Mycenae for sightseeing, then on to Nauplia for overnight

hotel

APR 26

NAUPLIA/PIRAEUS Greece Sightseeing in Epidaurus en route to embark Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus

APR 27

SANTORINI Greek Islands (Akrotiri)

APR 28

HERAKLION Crete, Greek Islands

APR 29

AGIOS NIKOLAOS Crete, Greek Islands

APR 30

KARPATHOS Greek Islands

MAY 1

RHODES Greek Islands

MAY 2

NISYROS Greek Islands

MAY 3

DELOS Greek Islands MYKONOS Greek Islands

MAY 9

Cruise the Dardanelles

MAY 10

ODESSA Ukraine

MAY 11

ODESSA Ukraine

MAY 12

CONSTANZA Romania

MAY 13

VARNA Bulgaria

MAY 14

Cruising Black Sea and Aegean Sea

MAY 15

PIRAEUS Greece Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Athens Airport for flight home

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London

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Livorno

Seville

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2019

PORT

MAY 12

Depart USA/Canada

MAY 30

AJACCIO Corsica, France

MAY 22

Depart USA/Canada

JUN 7

At Sea

MAY 13

Arrive ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel

MAY 31

MAY 23

hotel

MAHON Menorca, Spain

LISBON Portugal

MAY 14

ROME Italy

MAY 15

At Sea

hotel

OPORTO Portugal

JUN 2

MAY 24

JUN 9

ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)

hotel

PALMA Majorca, Spain

hotel

JUN 8

JUN 1

Arrive ROME Italy Transfer to hotel

ATHENS/PIRAEUS Greece Full day excursion to Mycenae and Epidaurus before embarking Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus

JUN 3

MALAGA Spain

MAY 25

JUN 10

VIGO Spain (Santiago de Compostela)

JUN 4

GIBRALTAR

ROME Italy Transfer to Civitavecchia to embark Aegean Odyssey

JUN 11

At Sea

JUN 5

CADIZ Spain River cruising along the Guadalquivir SEVILLE Spain overnight

MAY 26

FLORENCE Italy (from Livorno) overnight

JUN 12

MAY 27

PISA/LUCCA Italy (from Livorno)

River cruising along the Gironde BORDEAUX France overnight

MAY 28

ELBA Italy

JUN 13

BORDEAUX France

MAY 29

Cruise the Maddalena Archipelago BONIFACIO Corsica, France

MAY 30

AJACCIO Corsica, France

MAY 31

MAHON Menorca, Spain

JUN 1

PALMA Majorca, Spain

JUN 2

At Sea

JUN 3

MALAGA Spain

JUN 4

GIBRALTAR

JUN 5

CADIZ Spain River cruising along the Guadalquivir SEVILLE Spain overnight

JUN 6

SEVILLE Spain

MAY 16

GYTHION Greece (Sparta and Mystras)

MAY 17

OLYMPIA Greece (from Katakolon)

MAY 18

DELPHI Greece (from Itea)

JUN 6

MAY 19

CORFU Greek Islands

MAY 20

DUBROVNIK Croatia

MAY 21

BRINDISI Italy (Lecce or Alberobello)

MAY 22

CATANIA Sicily, Italy (Taormina or Syracuse)

MAY 23

SORRENTO Italy (Pompeii)

MAY 24

SORRENTO Italy (Herculaneum)

MAY 25

ROME Italy (from Civitavecchia)

MAY 26

FLORENCE Italy (from Livorno)

MAY 27

PISA/LUCCA Italy (from Livorno)

MAY 28

ELBA Italy

MAY 29

Cruise the Maddalena Archipelago BONIFACIO Corsica, France

JUN 7 JUN 8

SEVILLE Spain Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel

hotel

SEVILLE Spain (Cordoba)

hotel

SEVILLE Spain Transfer to Seville Airport for flight home

Ship at anchor

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JUN 14

LA ROCHELLE France

JUN 15

At Sea

JUN 16

GUERNSEY Channel Islands

JUN 17

HONFLEUR France

JUN 18

LONDON England Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury and transfer to London hotel

JUN 19

LONDON England

JUN 20

LONDON England Transfer to London Airport for flight home

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JUN 30

STAVANGER Norway

JUL 2

Depart USA/Canada

JUL 21

STAVANGER Norway

JUN 16

Arrive LONDON England Transfer to hotel

JUL 1

At Sea

JUL 3

JUL 22

hotel

JUL 2

COPENHAGEN Denmark

overnight

Arrive COPENHAGEN Denmark Transfer to Aegean Odyssey overnight

JUN 17

LONDON England

hotel

JUL 3

COPENHAGEN Denmark

overnight

JUL 4

COPENHAGEN Denmark

FLAM Norway (Flam Railway excursion and cruising Sognefjord)

JUN 18

LONDON England Embark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury

At Sea

JUL 23

BERGEN Norway

JUL 24

HELLESYLT Norway GEIRANGER Norway

JUL 25

OLDEN Norway

JUL 26

ULVIK Norway (Cruising Hardangerfjord) At Sea

JUN 18

6.00pm

LONDON England Embark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury

JUL 4

COPENHAGEN Denmark

JUL 5

At Sea

JUL 6

STOCKHOLM Sweden

JUL 6

STOCKHOLM Sweden

JUL 7

HELSINKI Finland

JUL 7

HELSINKI Finland

JUL 8

ST PETERSBURG Russia

overnight overnight

JUN 19

At Sea

JUL 8

ST PETERSBURG Russia

overnight

JUL 9

ST PETERSBURG Russia

JUN 20

LERWICK Shetland Islands, Scotland

JUL 9

ST PETERSBURG Russia

overnight

JUL 10

ST PETERSBURG Russia

JUL 27

JUL 10

ST PETERSBURG Russia

JUL 11

TALLINN Estonia

JUN 21

JUL 28

ROSYTH Scotland (Edinburgh)

BERGEN Norway

JUL 11

TALLINN Estonia

JUL 12

At Sea

JUN 22

JUL 29

At Sea

JUL 12

At Sea

JUL 13

GDYNIA Poland

JUN 23

L 30

HARSTAD Lofoten Islands, Norway

JUL 13

GDYNIA Poland

JUL 14

At Sea

JUN 24

HONNINGSVAG Norway (Cruising the North Cape)

JUL 14

At Sea

JUL 15

hotel

JUL 15

WARNEMUNDE Germany (Berlin)

LONDON England Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury and transfer to London hotel

JUL 16

COPENHAGEN Denmark

JUL 31

LONDON England

hotel

JUL 16

COPENHAGEN Denmark Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Copenhagen Airport for flight home

JUL 17

COPENHAGEN Denmark

AUG 1

JUL 18

AARHUS Denmark (Randers)

LONDON England Transfer to London Airport for flight home

JUL 19

OSLO Norway

JUL 20

KRISTIANSAND Norway

JUN 25

TROMSO Norway

JUN 26

At Sea

JUN 27

TRONDHEIM Norway

JUN 28

HELLESYLT Norway GEIRANGER Norway

JUN 29

Helsinki

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London

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Tromso Harstad

ALESUND Norway

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overnight

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Venice

London

england Honfleur La Rochelle Bordeaux La Coruna

AUGUST 11, 2019 LONDON TO ROME

Oporto

Split

france

Ancona

Monte Marseilles Carlo Portofino Sete San Sebastian Livorno Italy

Portugal Spain

GRAND RIVERS, RIVIERAS & RENAISSANCE

Barcelona Tarragona

Dubrovnik Kotor Bay

montenegro ALBANIA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 VENICE TO ATHENS

Sarande

Greece

Athens Mykonos Hydra Delos Nisyros Pylos Monemvasia Santorini Rhodes Heraklion Karpathos Agios crete Nikolaos

GRAND ADRIATIC & AEGEAN EXPERIENCE

Malaga

30-day Grand Voyage from $7,995pp including 17 excursions and 4 nights hotel accommodation

Italy

Korcula

Rome

Lisbon

Cadiz

croatia

Rouen

Katakolon

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$2,000

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20-day Grand Voyage from $5,450pp including 17 excursions and extended overnight stays

per cabin

2019

PORT

2019

PORT

AUG 11

Depart USA/Canada

AUG 27

CADIZ Spain (Jerez)

SEP 18

Depart USA/Canada

OCT 3

KARPATHOS Greek Islands

AUG 12

Arrive LONDON England Transfer to hotel

AUG 28

SEP 19

hotel

MALAGA Spain

OCT 4

RHODES Greek Islands

AUG 13

AUG 29

OCT 5

LONDON England

hotel

At Sea

Arrive VENICE Italy Embark Aegean Odyssey

NISYROS Greek Islands

AUG 14

AUG 30

TARRAGONA Spain

OCT 6

LONDON England Transfer to Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury

AUG 31

BARCELONA Spain

DELOS Greek Islands MYKONOS Greek Islands

SEP 1

CARCASSONNE France (from Sete)

OCT 7

PIRAEUS Greece Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Athens Airport for flight home

AUG 15

River cruising along the Seine ROUEN France

AUG 16

ROUEN France (Paris)

AUG 17

HONFLEUR France

AUG 18

At Sea

AUG 19

LA ROCHELLE France

AUG 20

BORDEAUX France (Vineyards and wine tasting)

AUG 21

BORDEAUX France River cruising along the Gironde

overnight

SEP 2

MARSEILLES France (Avignon) overnight

SEP 3

MARSEILLES France Cruising the French Riviera MONTE CARLO Monaco

VENICE Italy

SEP 21

URBINO Italy (from Ancona)

SEP 22

SPLIT Croatia

SEP 23

KORCULA Croatia DUBROVNIK Croatia

SEP 24

DUBROVNIK Croatia KOTOR BAY Montenegro (Scenic cruising)

overnight

MONTE CARLO Monaco

SEP 25

SARANDE Albania (Butrint)

SEP 5

Cruising Cinque Terre PORTOFINO Italy

SEP 26

OLYMPIA Greece (from Katakolon) PYLOS Greece overnight

SEP 6

FLORENCE/PISA Italy

SEP 27

PYLOS Greece (Venetian Castles)

(from Livorno)

SEP 28

MONEMVASIA Greece HYDRA Greek Islands

SEP 4

overnight

SEP 20

overnight

SEP 7

ROME Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Civitavecchia and transfer to Rome hotel

hotel hotel

AUG 22

SAN SEBASTIAN Spain

AUG 23

At Sea

AUG 24

LA CORUNA Spain (Santiago de Compostela)

SEP 8

ROME Italy

AUG 25

OPORTO Portugal

SEP 9

AUG 26

LISBON Portugal

ROME Italy Transfer to Rome Airport for flight home

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SEP 29

ATHENS Greece (from Piraeus)

SEP 30

SANTORINI Greek Islands (Akrotiri)

OCT 1

HERAKLION Crete, Greek Islands (Knossos)

OCT 2

AGIOS NIKOLAOS Crete, Greek Islands

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GRAND VOYAGES: please see pages 66, 67 for special Saver fares.

where you’ll stay ashore 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 after or before your flight, you will also have ample time to explore these wonderful cities. Balcony cabin guests (categories D and above) will stay at 5-star hotels and guests in categories E and below will be in either 4 or 5-star hotels. Guests traveling together should advise their travel agent or Voyages to Antiquity Reservations at time of booking. Pre- and post-cruise city hotels include breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service charges, a half-day escorted sightseeing tour, transfers between airports, hotels and ship and the services of our hospitality desk during your stay.

your hotels CITY

BALCONY CLASS

ATHENS

Grande Bretagne

DELPHI*

Amalia

LISBON

Altis Avenida

Sana Lisboa

LONDON

Grange St Pauls

Grange City

NAUPLIA*

Amalia

ROME

Excelsior

SEVILLE

Grand Melia Colon

PREMIUM CLASS

King George Amalia

Amalia Starhotel Metropole

ATHENS, GREECE Grande Bretagne Elegant guest rooms with courtyard or city views and lavish public rooms decked with crystal, damask and tapestries make this a grand hotel in the finest tradition. Retreats and restaurants include the Winter Garden, Alexander’s Bar, the Pool Bar (on the seventh floor!) and floodlit views of the Acropolis from the GB Roof Garden Restaurant and bar You can unwind at the GB Spa Athens.

Melia Sevilla

* See page 55 for what’s included on tour in classical Greece.

Grande Bretagne, Athens

King George Situated in the heart of the city and dating back to 1930, the hotel has hosted not only legendary personalities but also some of Athens’ most prestigious events. With panoramic views over the illuminated Acropolis, the hotel transcends all expectations. The refined accommodations and the picturesque dining at the Tudor Hall Restaurant set the scene for a memorable experience.

DELPHI, GREECE Amalia A beautiful modernist hotel located at the foot of Mount Parnassus. All rooms are soundproofed and offer free Wi-Fi alongside the essential amenities you would expect from Amalia, with impressive views across the lush green valley to the towns of Itea and Galaxidi, a large outdoor pool, hot tub and gardens. LISBON, PORTUGAL Altis Avenida The Altis Avenida is a charming boutique hotel in Lisbon. Located in Restauradores Square in the heart of the city, the architecture and decor of the hotel are inspired by 1940’s glamour and revolve around the concept of urban chic. The 70 rooms of this 5-star hotel provide an atmosphere that is both cozy and sophisticated. Sana Lisboa Located in the heart of Lisbon, Sana Lisboa is a modern hotel that offers spacious rooms with contemporary decor and equipped with all conveniences. The excellent location on Fontes Pereira de Melo Avenue, a short distance from the historic center of Lisbon makes this an excellent base in Lisbon.

Sana Lisboa Hotel Excelsior, Rome

Starhotel Metropole, Rome

LONDON, ENGLAND Grange, St Paul’s The Grange St Paul's is a luxury 5-star hotel nestled beside St. Paul's Cathedral in London’s financial district. Its contemporary glass interior houses modern guest bedrooms, an array of bars and restaurants, a stunning Ajala Spa, and a private Health and Fitness Club with gym and swimming pool. Grange, City This luxury hotel has sweeping views over the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. The building incorporates the last remaining section of London’s Roman Wall. The hotel features stunning guest bedrooms and in-house facilities include several vibrant bars and restaurants, and a state-of-the-art Health and Fitness Club, swimming pool and spa.

Amalia, Nauplia

NAUPLIA, GREECE Amalia The Nauplia Amalia has a classic Mediterranean design based around an outdoor swimming pool and poolside bar, enclosed by beautiful gardens and palm trees. Boasting views of the Palamidi Fortress and the nearby town which is within walking distance, this is the perfect balance of traditional charm and comfort designed to refresh and inspire. ROME, ITALY Excelsior Rich in history and located on the legendary Via Veneto, the Excelsior has hosted celebrities, statesmen and artists visiting the Eternal City and is nestled between the Spanish Steps and the Borghese Gardens. Its guest rooms and indoor pool, with health and fitness center, make this one of the most unique hotels in Rome. Starhotel Metropole Few fourstar hotels capture the spirit of this dynamic city quite like the Metropole. Standing close to the Teatro dell’ Opera di Roma, you’re in the midst of everything. But, set apart from the whizzing Vespas and honking horns, this is also a peaceful spot, fully refurbished to offer comfort without compromise.

SEVILLE, SPAIN Gran Melia Colon Located in the historical and cultural heart of the city, the 5-star Gran Melia Colon offers a striking combination of art, culture and style. It also prides itself on its service and design. With an aesthetic of rich contrasts, the Gran Melia Colon combines intelligent historical features with contemporary touches to create a warm and elegant environment. Melia Sevilla Located in the heart of Seville, opposite the Parque de Maria Luisa and Plaza España and very close to the University (Old Tobacco Factory), the Alcazar, the Barrio de Santa Cruz district, the Cathedral and the Archive of the Indies, the Melia Sevilla is the perfect choice thanks to its excellent location in the city center.

MADRID, SPAIN OPTIONAL 2-NIGHT STAY Melia Princesa Recently renovated to beautifully combine traditional luxury with a surprising cutting edge, the Melia Princesa is an emblem of the city of Madrid. Thanks to its excellent location in the heart of the city, the Melia Princesa is a hotel you will remember. Just a few minutes from Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and the Prado Museum, the Melia Princesa is the best option for enjoying the daytime activities and wonderful nightlife in this busy city. 2 nights: Twin/Double $595pp; Single $738 Includes breakfast daily, half-day city sightseeing, transfers and high-speed train ticket between Madrid and Seville or visa versa.

WHAT’S INC LUDED IN OVERLAND TOURS IN GREEC E

4- and 5-star hotels as listed or similar; breakfast, lunch (when traveling between cities) and dinner daily; land transportation by luxury, air-conditioned motorcoach; entrance fees to places of interest visited; English-speaking escort/ guide throughout; baggage handling at hotels; bottled water during all meals and on included sightseeing; taxes and service charges.

Please note: all hotels listed are subject to change and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of a similar or superior standard. Gran Melia Colon, Seville

AEGEAN ODYSSEY IN A CLASS OF HER OWN

the experience continues on board AEGEAN ODYSSEY COMBINES THE BEST OF TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE WITH ALL THE MODERN CONVENIENCES OF A FIRST-CLASS SHIP. CLASSICALLY ELEGANT, BUT FAR FROM STUFFY OR FORMAL, AEGEAN ODYSSEY ALSO PROVIDES WONDERFUL SERVICE AND AN INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE. OTHER ADVANTAGES OF THE SHIP’S SIZE ARE THAT SHE IS ABLE TO VISIT PORTS THAT ARE TOO SMALL FOR LARGER VESSELS, NAVIGATE CLOSE TO SCENIC SCOTTISH ISLANDS, AND CRUISE ALONG THE SPECTACULAR COASTLINES OF

GREECE,

DALMATIA AND THE FRENCH RIVIERA – EVEN UPRIVER INTO THE HEART OF SEVILLE AND BORDEAUX.

SHIP’S AMENITIES • 2 RESTAURANTS PLUS OUTDOOR TERRACE DINING • 3 LOUNGES • 4 BARS • LECTURE THEATER • LIBRARY • SHOP • INTERNET CENTER • OUTDOOR POOL • ATHENA HEALTH SPA AND GYM • BEAUTY SALON • MEDICAL CENTER • TELEPHONE, FAX AND E-MAIL VIA SATELLITE • TV, HAIR DRYER AND PERSONAL SAFE IN EVERY CABIN

“Wow! Wonderful in every way! I came by myself, but never felt alone. The ship was very comfortable and easy to get around. The shore excursions far exceeded my expectations! I look forward to another adventure on this intimate ship. R.S. USA

”

Experience the best of

small-ship cruising

Cruise in comfort – relax in style On board Aegean Odyssey you will experience the finest traditions of cruising. She is a mid-size vessel carrying around 350 guests and features wide, teak decks and spacious public rooms. With open-seating dining, inside or al fresco, several bars and lounges to relax in, and the immaculate service of a friendly and attentive crew, you can be sure of a superior cruise experience.

You’ll discover an intimate and relaxed atmosphere throughout the ship. By day the spacious decks provide the perfect place to unwind as you sail to scenic splendors and historic sites. You’ll get to know fellow, like-minded passengers and make lifelong friends. The Ambassador Lounge is where our speakers inform and our musicians entertain, while the Charleston Lounge is the perfect place to meet friends – old and new – with light music and, perhaps, a little dancing.The top deck

is a wonderful spot to watch the waves go by during the day, or enjoy a nightcap looking at the stars in the evening. The well-stocked library is beautifully appointed and is regularly updated by Oxford-based bookseller Blackwells. There is an extensive range of volumes covering the history, art, culture and philosophy of the countries you will visit. The library is also the place to pick up our daily newspaper – delivered via satellite. For those in need of a little shopping, there is also a well-stocked boutique.

Days at sea: relax or revive During days at sea you may simply wish to enjoy the sun on the Lido Deck or cool off in the outdoor pool. Perhaps borrow a book from the library and read in one of the cool lounges. Alternatively, you could start the day with an early morning yoga session or plan a visit to the Athena Health Spa and Gym. Here you will find the latest gym equipment for a serious workout, a sauna, and a good selection of therapies and

BalconyCLASS

Adding a new dimension of luxury to our cabins and staterooms, in addition to the standard cabin features mentioned, guests in Balcony Class (categories A to D) will also enjoy: • STATEROOM OR SUITE WITH BALCONY • A WELCOME BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE & PETIT FOURS • REFRIGERATOR STOCKED WITH SOFT DRINKS • COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLED WATER • ROBE AND SLIPPERS • MOLTON BROWN BATHROOM AMENITIES

treatments to refresh and renew you during your cruise. More pampering can be found in the hairdressers and beauty salon.

Renowned lecture program If you want to attend to the mind not the body, there will be a program of lectures – held in the Ambassador Lounge – designed to not only inform and entertain but also to bring to life the wonderful sites you will visit. There will

normally be a number of guest speakers on your cruise, each with a different area of expertise. Prior to arrival in each port of call, there will be a port briefing to inform you of the sites, culture and history of your next destination. Assisting the main speakers aboard ship and on land will be our team of young and keen graduates. They will be on hand to answer your questions and assist the expert guides on your sight-

seeing excursions. See page 12 for a sample of guest speakers.

Nights to remember Start your evening with a cocktail in the Lido Bar as you watch the sun go down and meet old and new-found friends. Or enjoy an aperitif in the Charleston Lounge while being entertained by our resident trio. Then head for the culinary delights of the Marco Polo restaurant or the Terrace Café for a wonderful meal accompanied by included wine.

Your cabin comforts Your on-board comfort is one of our prime concerns. Our wide category of cabins feature flat-screen television, a personal safe and hairdryer – and all offer plush bedding for your comfort. Most outside cabins have windows rather than portholes, and our balcony cabins offer additional comforts and conveniences. See panel above for extra Balcony Class benefits.

impeccable service

wonderful food Delightful dining Dining on board Aegean Odyssey is an unforgettable experience and our chefs and waiting staff are exceptional. Fortunately, the fascinating and beautiful regions sailed by Aegean Odyssey are also renowned for their strong culinary traditions, sublime local ingredients and delicious signature dishes. We draw on these inspirations to deliver a dining experience of sustained quality in keeping with your chosen itinerary.

The Marco Polo Restaurant (Lunch and Dinner)

is a full list of fine wines and champagnes to accompany your dinner.

The most elegant of the ship’s restaurants, the Marco Polo has a casual country-club ambiance and Mediterranean-influenced food. At lunchtime, you can choose from a variety of starters and three dishes of the day including grilled fish and a pasta special, plus a choice of desserts, fruit and cheese. In the evening, dinner will include appetizers, soup, salads, a choice of three or four main courses, and desserts. In addition to complimentary wine, there

The Terrace Café & Grill (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) With a combination of indoor and outdoor seating, sophisticated interior design and cooking on the open grill, the Terrace Café replicates the charm and ambiance of a trattoria. There is a large buffet with hot dishes of the day, a selection of salads, and Italian antipasti. Pasta is served with a choice of homemade Italian sauces and for dessert there

is a large selection including ice cream. The day starts in the Terrace Café with breakfast where you can enjoy a healthy combination of yogurt, fruit and muesli, or indulge in eggs, bacon or an omelette.

Tapas on the Terrace In the evenings, Tapas on the Terrace recreates the informal yet sophisticated atmosphere of a Mediterranean bistro. Here you can choose from a selection of mouthwatering appetizers – try our calamari and empanadas, or pick from the wide range of authentic Italian pizzas.

Marco Polo restaurant Appetizers SHRIMP ROYALE Tiger prawns marinated in pink Champagne sauce on radicchio and endive

ANGUS BEEF CARPACCIO Served with porcini mushrooms, arugula lettuce and fresh parmesan flakes

SEA SCALLOPS AND CHERRY TOMATO BROCHETTE Served on gorgonzola-flavored spinach with light tarragon foam

Soup & Salad WEST INDIAN PUMPKIN & GINGER SOUP INSALATA DI TAORMINA Mediterranean-style salad with lobster, salmon, shrimps, green beans, endive, shallots and roasted pine seeds

Main Courses CASARECCE ALLA SORRENTINA Fresh sautéed pasta with tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, parmesan and mozzarella

GRILLED FRESH SEA BREAM FILLET Served with Mediterranean herbs, almond broccoli, green asparagus, butter-sautéed Parisienne potatoes and sauvignon sauce

GLAZED BARBARIE DUCK SUPREME In Grand Marnier sauce served with red cabbage and almond potato

LIGHT MEDIUM FRENCH LAMB RACK In thyme-ciabatta crust with vegetable ragout and lemon potato

from the vegetarian kitchen

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND BELL PEPPER MASALA Braised in yogurt with Indian spices, served with coconut-pistachio basmati rice

Equal care has been given to the selection of included wines served with dinner; these will be served at your table by our helpful waiting staff.

ASPARAGUS AND ZUCCHINI TARTER Served with wild rice and sun-dried tomato coulees

Desserts WARM CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ CAKE Served with raspberry sorbet APRICOT – MANGO TART with mocha sauce ICE COUP “BELLINI” with peach and vanilla ice cream CHEESE TROLLEY with a selection of International cheeses SLICED FRESH FRUITS

Afternoon tea & late-night snacks There is something magical about the tradition of taking tea at sea. You’ll find a selection of freshly-prepared sandwiches, cakes and scones and, of course, a selection of refreshing teas or coffee. For those passengers enjoying a late night discussing the excitement of the day’s sightseeing, a selection of light

snacks freshly prepared by our chefs will be available in the Charleston Lounge.

At your service Always serving with a smile, our crew will win your hearts. Your cabin steward will refresh your stateroom before you even realize you need it. Your waiter will remember whether you take tea or coffee, and the barman whether you like your Martini shaken or stirred. They, and all of our officers and crew, are dedicated to making your vacation a delightful experience.

SELECTION OF ICE CREAM & SORBETS

MV AEGEAN ODYSSEY

SUITES, STATEROOMS & CABINS

CATEGORY B: Junior Suite with balcony

AEGEAN ODYSSEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HOME AWAY FROM HOME We understand that one of most important things when cruising with us is your comfort, which is why we work tirelessly to ensure that you remain as happy as possible with your accommodation during your voyage with us. Whichever cabin you decide to

choose, be it premium, standard or deluxe, you can feel safe in the knowledge that a clean and restful space filled with a host of creature comforts will be ready and waiting on board Aegean Odyssey as you return home from a day of exploration and discovery.

CATEGORY L: Premium Inside Cabin

CATEGORY I: Premium Outside Cabin with fixed double bed

All suites, staterooms and cabins have bath and/or shower, flatscreen TV, safe, hair dryer and are fully air-conditioned. Balcony Class staterooms (categories A to D) have additional amenities as detailed at left. Note: Cabin plans are indicative and may vary within each price grade, especially as relates to single cabins. Not all categories are shown. The sizes, layout and bed configuration will vary within a category. The areas shown are averages and include the balcony. Beds may be fixed double (queen size), fixed separate twin beds or twin beds that can be converted into double beds. All outside staterooms/cabins have windows except Category J, most of which have portholes. Single cabin features include European full size beds – cabin sizes are smaller than sizes noted for double occupancy cabins.

Additional facilities for Balcony Class passengers

Category B alt Junior Suite

Cat A - Owner’s Suite, balcony

CATEGORY A: Owner’s Suites 550 sq ft staterooms located on Lido Deck. Marble bathrooms, dressing area, separate sitting area and private balcony. Convertible twin beds. CATEGORY B: Junior Balcony Suites 310 sq ft staterooms located on Lido Deck. Marble bathrooms, walk-in closet, sitting area and private balcony. Convertible twin beds. CATEGORY C/D: Deluxe Balcony Staterooms 250-275 sq ft staterooms located on Lido, Bridge and Belvedere Decks. Bath/shower or walk-in shower, sitting area and private balcony. Fixed double bed, separate twins or convertible twins depending on cabin selected. Cabins 807, 808 on Lido Deck are smaller and do not have a sitting area.

Cat B - Junior Suite, balcony

CATEGORY E: Deluxe Staterooms 215 sq ft staterooms located on Belvedere Deck. Private bath/ shower or walk-in shower. Convertible twin beds. Cabins 556 and 563 are smaller but have a fixed double bed and a balcony.

CATEGORY H: Premium Outside Cabin Cat C/D - Deluxe Stateroom, balcony

Category E alt Deluxe Outside

CATEGORY F: Deluxe Staterooms 170-200 sq ft staterooms located on Lido, Bridge and Belvedere Decks. Bath/shower or walk-in shower. Convertible twin or fixed double beds.

Cat E - Deluxe Stateroom, outside

Cat F - Deluxe Stateroom, outside

CATEGORY G: Premium Outside Cabins 130-150 sq ft staterooms located on Bridge and Lido Decks. Private shower, fixed twin beds, convertible twin beds or fixed double bed. Views in some cabins partially obstructed by lifeboats. CATEGORY H/I: Premium Outside Cabins CATEGORY J: Standard Outside Cabins 130 sq ft cabins located on Bridge, Belvedere and Columbus Decks. Fixed twin beds with private shower. Category I cabins on Bridge deck have two windows with views partially obstructed by lifeboats and some cabins feature a fixed double bed. Category J: Standard Outside Cabins are similar in size and layout, but most have portholes in place of windows. CATEGORY K/L: Premium Inside Cabins

CATEGORY F: Deluxe Stateroom

Cat G/H/I/J - Premium & Standard, outside

Cat K/L/M - Premium & Standard, inside

CATEGORY M: Standard Inside Cabins 130 sq ft cabins located on Belvedere and Columbus Decks. Fixed twin beds with private shower.

DECK PLAN

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ship’s speciFication Ship’s Tonnage

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Ship’s Registry

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444 446 452 456 460 464 466

BA D AC C ECA A GB BECA

DB AFB C B A FD CH A E

AEC GE C BA D AG EBC

D IBF BHFD FA MARCO POLOB MARCO POLOPOLO MARCO POLO MARCO CDE RESTAURANT RESTAURANT RESTAURANT RESTAURANT D F BEHC CG

E CIG C EBF DD E H A CFIG D

CATEGORY COLORS DOUBLE STATEROOM/CABINS

CAT A

Owner’s Suites with Balcony

CAT B

Junior Suites with Balcony

CAT C

Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony

CAT D

Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony

CAT E

Deluxe Stateroom, Outside

CAT F Deluxe Stateroom, Outside F 470 C JK D H D CAT G Premium Outside 474 471 474474 474 FFG H 542 471471 471 E EH 475 476 475475 475 476476 476 IJB Premium Outside DGEG CAT H◆ 544 477477 477 477 551 478 544544 544 551551 551 478478 478 CAT I Premium Outside 546 553 ID 546546 546 EAKLEG 553553 553 H CAT J Standard Outside FG FIKIJC 548 555 548548 548 CAT K Premium Inside 555555 555 EHFH E CAT L Premium Inside 550 557 550550 550 557557 557 MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL I JG FH FBLM H CAT M Standard Inside 559 552 559559 559 552552 552 K GIJLDI 554 561 554554 554 561561 561 F GF SINGLE CABINS 556 563556556 556 563563 563 M CAT CC Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony KH G IJ G 565558 558 565565 565 558558 CILE CAT EE Deluxe Stateroom, Outside KJ HJKM 567560 560 567567 567 560560 ◆ H CAT GG Premium Outside GG 569562 562 569569 569 562562 ◆ LH IJJK CAT HH Premium Outside 571564 564 571571 571 564564 H F DLM CAT I I ◆ Premium Outside K 573566 566 573573 573 566566 IKLIH CAT J J Standard Outside H KL 575568 568 575575 575 568568 J M I CAT KK Premium Inside K 577570 570 577577 577 570570 IE GL M CAT LL Premium Inside JLJI M CAT MM Standard Inside IM L K JLH JF M ◆ Please note: Category GG, I, II and some HH cabins have partially restricted view KJDECK KM MARCO POLO COLUMBUS BELVEDERE MARCO POLO DECK MARCO POLO DECK MARCO POLO DECK COLUMBUS DECK BELVEDERE DECK DECK BELVEDERE DECK COLUMBUS DECKDECK BELVEDERE DECKDECKCOLUMBUS M L J KI M

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• • • • • •

• •

• • • • • •

DRESSER DRESSER 543 543543DRESSER 543 541 DRESSER 540540 540 541541 541 547 547547 547 INTERNET INTERNET INTERNET INTERNET 545 542 545545 545 549542 542 549549 549

K GK L

AEG190413

DOUBLE ACCOMMODATIONS

DECK

DEPARTS

Inside cabins with shower

AEG190426

AEG190504

AEG190515

AEG190525

AEG190606

AEG190618

AEG190703

AEG190716

AEG190730

AEG190814

AEG190826

P 16-17

P 18-19

P 20-21

P 22-23

P 24-25

P 28-29

P 30-31

P 32-33

P 34-35

P 36-37

P 38-39

P 42-43

MALAGA TO ATHENS

ATHENS TO ATHENS

ATHENS TO ROME

ROME TO SEVILLE

SEVILLE TO LONDON

LONDON TO COPENHAGEN

COPENHAGEN TO COPENHAGEN

COPENHAGEN TO LONDON

LONDON TO LONDON

LONDON TO LISBON

LISBON TO ROME

APRIL 12

APRIL 21

MAY 1

MAY 12

MAY 22

JUNE 3

JUNE 15

JULY 2

JULY 15

JULY 27

AUGUST 11

AUGUST 23

FULL FARE SAVER FARE

FULL FARESAVER FARE

FULL FARE SAVER FARE

$12,750 $12,150 $11,550$10,950

$12,350$11,750

$13,450$12,850 $10,450 $9,950

$10,450 $9,950

Owner’s Suite, Balcony

LIDO

$8,295 $6,995

$7,495 $7,095

$9,750 $9,250

$8,950 $8,395

$9,995 $9,495

$10,295 $9,795

Junior Suite, Balcony

LIDO

7,750 6,550

6,995 6,595

9,150 8,695

8,295 7,795

9,350 8,895

9,650 9,150

11,750 11,150

10,695 10,150

11,395 10,795

12,395 11,795

9,750 9,295

Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony

LIDO/BRIDGE

6,995 5,895

6,450 6,095

8,295 7,895

7,595 7,150

8,595 8,195

8,750 8,350

10,595 10,050

9,650 9,150

10,295 9,750

11,195 10,650

8,950 8,550

Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony

BELVEDERE

6,695 5,695

6,195 5,845

7,950 7,550

7,295 6,850

8,250 7,850

8,395 7,995

10,150 9,650

9,250 8,750

9,850 9,350

10,650 10,150

8,595 8,195

Deluxe outside staterooms with tub/shower or walk-in shower

Deluxe Stateroom, Outside

BELVEDERE

6,150 5,250

5,795 5,495

6,795 6,445

6,595 6,195

7,450 7,095

7,650 7,250

9,295

8,850

8,450 7,995

8,995 8,550

9,750 9,250

7,795 7,450

Deluxe Stateroom, Outside

LIDO/BRIDGE/BELVEDERE

5,895 4,995

5,595 5,295

6,545 6,195

6,350 5,950

7,195 6,850

7,395 6,995

8,995

8,550

8,095 7,695

8,595 8,195

9,395 8,895

7,550 7,250

Outside cabins with shower

Premium Outside

LIDO/BRIDGE

5,550 4,750

5,350 5,095

6,150 5,850

5,995 5,650

6,850 6,550

6,995 6,650

8,395

7,995

7,650 7,250

8,195 7,795

8,850 8,450

7,150 6,850

Premium Outside

BELVEDERE/COLUMBUS

5,295 4,495

5,095 4,845

5,850 5,550

5,795 5,450

6,550 6,250

6,795 6,450

7,995

7,595

7,295 6,895

7,750 7,350

8,395 7,995

6,895 6,595

◆

Premium Outside

BRIDGE

4,995 4,195

4,895 4,645

5,550 5,250

6,250 5,950

6,495 6,195

7,550

7,150

6,895 6,550

7,350 6,950

7,950 7,550

6,550 6,250

Standard Outside

COLUMBUS

4,695 3,895

4,695 4,445

5,250 4,995

5,250 4,950

5,895 5,595

6,195 5,895

7,150

6,750

6,495 6,150

6,950 6,550

7,495 7,095

6,250 5,950

BELVEDERE

4,450 3,750

4,475 4,275

4,950 4,695

4,995 4,695

5,650 5,350

5,895 5,595

6,650

6,350

6,150 5,850

6,550 6,195

6,995 6,650

5,950 5,650

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Inside cabins with shower

Premium Inside

COLUMBUS

4,195 3,495

4,250 4,050

4,695 4,450

4,750 4,495

5,295 4,995

5,650 5,350

6,295

5,995

5,850 5,550

6,195 5,850

6,650 6,325

5,695 5,395

Standard Inside

BELVEDERE/COLUMBUS

3,995 3,395

3,995 3,795

4,450 4,250

4,495 4,250

4,995 4,750

5,395 5,150

5,995

5,695

5,495 5,250

5,895 5,595

6,295 5,995

5,450 5,195

SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS

DECK

Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony

LIDO

7,950 6,850

7,995 7,640

8,995 8,595

8,850 8,395

9,950 9,550

9,995 9,595

12,895 12,350

11,395 10,895

12,550 11,995

13,550 12,995

9,850 9,450

Deluxe Stateroom, Outside

BELVEDERE

6,895 5,995

7,150 6,850

7,950 7,595

7,650 7,250

8,550 8,195

8,650 8,250

11,250 10,795

9,895 9,450

10,895 10,450

11,850 11,350

8,595 8,250

LIDO/BRIDGE

6,350 5,550

6,550 6,295

7,195 6,895

6,995 6,650

7,850 7,550

7,950 7,595

10,150 9,750

8,950 8,550

9,850 9,450

10,650 10,250

7,895 7,595

BRIDGE/BELVEDERE

5,995 5,195

6,245 5,995

6,850 6,550

6,750 6,405

7,550 7,250

7,650 7,295

9,595

9,195

8,395 7,995

9,350 8,950

10,150 9,750

7,550 7,250

5,995 5,745

6,450 6,150

6,450 6,095

7,195 6,895

7,295 6,995

8,995

8,595

7,995 7,650

8,795 8,395

9,550 9,150

7,195 6,895

GG◆ Premium Outside

M L

HH◆ Premium Outside II

Premium Outside

BRIDGE

5,695 4,895

◆

Standard Outside

COLUMBUS

5,395 4,695

5,745 5,495

6,095 5,845

6,150 5,850

6,850 6,550

6,995 6,695

8,550

8,150

7,495 7,150

8,295 7,895

8,995 8,595

6,895 6,595

Standard Outside

COLUMBUS

5,095 4,395

5,495 5,295

5,745 5,495

5,850 5,550

6,495 6,195

6,650 6,350

7,995

7,695

6,995 6,695

7,795 7,450

8,350 7,995

6,550 6,250

6,495 6,195

Standard Outside

COLUMBUS

4,850 4,250

5,195 4,995

5,445 5,195

5,595 5,350

6,250 5,950

6,395 6,095

7,550

7,250

6,650 6,350

7,295 6,995

7,945 7,595

6,250 5,950

Standard Inside

BELVEDERE

4,595 3,995

4,995 4,795

5,150 4,950

5,395 5,150

5,995 5,750

7,295

6,995

6,250 5,995

6,995 6,695

7,495 7,195

5,950 5,695

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595

495

550

595

650

595

Air Credit (no air included)

1,100

1,000

1,100

1,200

Cruise Only Credit (no air or land included)

1,450

1,800

1,400

1,800

1,900

2,000

1,600

1,200

1,600

Port Fees & Service Charges (included in above fares)

J I

All fares are per person in US$, are valid at time of printing, April 2018, and include all items detailed in the ‘Included in the Fare’ panel on page 67. **There are single cabins available in many categories and these are clearly shown on the deck plan. There are special prices for these cabins – as shown above. As they are limited in number, it is recommended that you book early. 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 of 25% M-L, 30% K-I, 50% H-F and 75% E-A. ◆ Category GG, I, II, and some HH cabins have partially restricted view. †All Saver Fares shown here and on itinerary pages are subject to change, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time. Low single fares are restricted to categories CC, EE, GG, HH, II, JJ, KK, LL and MM. Some cabins have a 3rd or 4th upper berth, details and fares on request. Ship’s Registry Panama.

I H H G

L K

Balcony

VOYAGES TO ANTIQUITY CRUISE FARES 2019

C B BCA B D CB A CD AA C EAA D B DECB B DA FBB C EA EFAD C C EBA G CC D A FEB D FG BD CB FA D D H C BEG FE AGH CED B GEC ICFED H F G BHID FED HFFC A E JDG G IH CIJEFE GD G IH G F B K EJIH G DJKFA F H E H JIH G C FLKJI BH EKLG G IF IKJIH D J M G LKI H C L FM H JJIJG K L EK HM LJI D GM K ILKK JH M FL KJ IM H JLEL LKI M GM JLK FM I K M LJ M H L KM J LG M K I LM H KM L66 J M LI

F L Y F R E E^ G R A N D V O Y A G E S AEG190907

AEG190919

P 44-45

P 46-47

P 48-49

ROME TO VENICE

VENICE TO ATHENS

SEPTEMBER 4

SEPTEMBER 18

FULL FARE SAVER FARE

$10,250 $9,750

AEG190525A

AEG190618A

AEG190703A

ATHENS TO SEVILLE

ROME TO LONDON

LONDON TO COPENHAGEN

APRIL 21

MAY 12

MAY 22

JUNE 15

FULL FARE SAVER FARE

$8,750 $8,150 $7,850 $7,450

$14,995 $14,095

$16,350 $15,295 $17,450 $16,450 $21,995 $20,750 $21,995 20,795 $17,995 $16,995 $13,750 $12,750

FULL FARE SAVER FARE

AEG190929/AEG191007

AEG190426A

AEG190515A

ATHENS TO ATHENS

SEPTEMBER 24 OCTOBER 2

AEG190814A

AEG190919A

COPENHAGEN TO LONDON

LONDON TO ROME

VENICE TO ATHENS

EXPERTLY PLANNED ITINERARIES

JULY 2

AUGUST 11

SEPTEMBER 18

ALL MEALS ON BOARD AEGEAN ODYSSEY with a choice of two open-seating restaurants

P 50-51

INCLUDED IN THE FARE

P 52-53

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

FULL FARE SAVER FARE

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

FULL FARE SAVER FARE

9,495

8,995

7,995 7,395

7,295

6,895

13,995 13,150

15,095 14,150 16,195 15,250

20,250 19,095

20,350 19,205

16,695 15,795

12,495 11,550

8,650

8,195

7,295 6,795

6,695

6,345

12,750 11,995

13,750 12,895 14,650 13,850

18,150 17,095

18,295 17,250

15,150 14,350

11,250 10,395

8,250

7,795

6,995 6,495

6,450

6,100

12,150 11,395

13,095 12,250 13,950 13,150

17,350 16,350

17,395 16,395

14,495 13,695

10,750 9,895

7,550

7,150

6,450 5,995

5,995

5,695

10,650

9,995

11,695 10,940 12,495 11,750

15,795 14,895

15,950 15,095

12,995 12,295

9,795

8,995

7,250

6,850

6,195 5,750

5,795

5,495

10,250

9,595

11,195 10,450 11,995 11,250

15,150 14,350

15,295 14,450

12,495 11,895

9,295

8,595

OPEN-SEATING DINING – choose when, where and with whom to dine COMPLIMENTARY WINE WITH DINNER ON BOARD beer or soft drinks if preferred WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY EXPERIENCED GUEST SPEAKERS on each cruise GUIDED SIGHTSEEING in most ports of call LAND TOURS AND HOTEL STAYS as indicated

6,850

6,495

5,895 5,495

5,550

5,300

9,650

9,095

10,550 9,895

11,295 10,640

14,150 13,350

14,350 13,550

11,750 11,150

8,850

8,195

GRATUITIES to cabin steward and restaurant staff

6,550

6,195

5,595 5,195

5,295

5,045

9,150

8,595

9,995 9,395

10,850 10,195

13,450 12,650

13,650 12,850

11,250 10,650

8,295

7,650

6,195

5,850

5,295 4,895

5,095

4,845

8,650

8,095

8,550 7,950

10,250

9,650

12,650 11,895

12,850 12,105

10,595

9,995

7,795

7,195

5,895

5,550

4,995 4,645

4,850

4,600

8,150

7,650

8,950 8,350

9,595

8,995

11,895 11,150

12,095 11,350

9,995

9,395

7,250

6,650

TRANSFERS & PORTERAGE# between overseas airports, hotels and the ship when using Voyages to Antiquity's air program # Transfers are provided only in conjunction with arrival and departure dates of

5,550

5,250

4,750 4,400

4,595

4,395

7,650

7,195

8,450 7,850

9,095

8,495

11,095 10,450

11,350 10,695

9,450

8,850

6,850

6,250

5,295

4,995

4,495 4,195

4,395

4,195

7,195

6,750

7,895 7,350

8,550

7,950

10,450

9,850

10,650 9,995

8,995

8,395

6,395

5,795

4,995

4,695

4,250 3,950

4,195

3,995

6,750

6,350

7,350 6,850

7,995

7,495

9,850

9,295

9,995

8,495

7,995

5,995

5,450

9,950

9,495

8,995 8,495

8,595

8,245

14,195 13,450

15,595 14,750 16,495 15,695

21,950 20,895

21,995 20,950

16,250 15,450

13,850 12,995

8,695

8,295

7,950 7,495

7,750

7,450

12,395 11,750

13,250 12,495 13,995 13,250

18,995 18,150

19,150 18,295

13,995 13,250

12,150 11,450

7,950

7,595

7,195 6,795

7,150

6,895

11,150 10,595

11,950 11,295 12,650 11,995

16,995 16,195

17,150 16,350

12,650 11,995

10,895 10,250

7,550

7,195

6,850 6,450

6,875

6,625

10,550

9,995

11,450 10,850 12,095 11,450

15,950 15,150

16,250 15,450

11,995 11,395

10,295 9,650

7,150

6,795

6,395 5,995

6,595

6,345

9,845

9,295

10,795 10,195 11,395 10,795

14,995 14,250

15,295 14,550

11,350 10,750

9,595

8,995

6,795

6,450

6,095 5,745

6,245

5,995

9,350

8,850

10,185 9,585

10,795 10,195

14,095 13,395

14,295 13,595

10,750 10,150

8,995

8,395

6,395

6,095

5,745 5,395

5,995

5,795

8,750

8,295

9,550 8,950

10,150

9,550

13,150 12,495

13,450 12,795

9,995

9,395

8,395

7,795

6,095

5,795

5,450 5,150

5,750

5,550

8,295

7,850

9,095 8,550

9,595

8,995

12,395 11,795

12,650 11,995

9,550

8,950

7,895

7,295

5,795

5,495

5,150 4,850

5,550

5,350

6,850

6,450

8,650 8,150

8,995

8,495

11,795 11,250

11,895 11,350

8,950

8,450

7,395

6,850

9,450

595

550

495

1,045

1,190

1,300

1,190

1,045

1,000

1,100

1,200

1,000

1,400

1,800

1,900

2,000

1,600

2,000

1,000

cruises and cruise-tours (including pre- and post hotel stays) as outlined in this brochure for guests with Voyages to Antiquity air arrangements. NOT INCLUDED IN THE FARE

• Optional shore excursions, where offered • Beverages (other than those included at dinner) and other items of a personal nature • Beauty and Spa treatments • Laundry and pressing services • Internet charges and telephone calls • Visas and airport taxes where these are payable locally (except for Russian and Albanian visas) • Government fees, surcharges and local taxes • Gratuities to guides and drivers on excursions.

+ low single cabin Fares**

SAVE

book early up to $2,600† per stateroom

LOW COST AIRFARE ADD-ONS * $795 to $995 from many US gateways

FREE ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE ^ on all Grand Voyages

to reserve your cabin, contact your travel professional or call Voyages to antiquity: 1-877-398-1460 67 us.voyagestoantiquity.com

GENERAL INFORMATION THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION AND VISAS All information provided below pertains to US and Canadian citizens only and is valid at the time of this printing, April 2018. All information regarding current visa and passport requirements can be found on Voyages to Antiquity’s website, us.voyagestoantiquity.com. Requirements for other nationalities can be obtained from the consulates of the countries to be visited on the specific cruise and land program. 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 A passport, valid for a minimum of 6 months after the last date of travel with Voyages to Antiquity is required for all cruise and land programs. 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, no visas for US or Canadian citizens are required to be purchased for the countries visited on these itineraries with the exception of the following: Albania and Russia Group visas are included and obtained by the ship on arrival in both Sarande and St Petersburg. However, passengers wishing to step ashore and explore St Petersburg independent of our included and optional excursions will need to obtain a full Russian tourist visa prior to travel and at their own cost.

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 group visas if this information is not supplied by the required time.

PRIVACY POLICY 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.

SPECIAL NEEDS Please consider the following issues carefully prior to booking and discuss any concerns with your travel agent and Voyages to Antiquity before making your deposit. The cruises and land programs featured include extensive sightseeing of ancient archaeological sites which involve walking on uneven surfaces, up and down multiple stairs, and require a certain level of fitness and mobility. A number of ports on the itineraries require disembarkation of the ship with the ship or local tenders. There is one cabin specifically designed for wheelchair use. However, guests must bring their own collapsible wheelchair, dimensions of which must not exceed 26” wide. Motorized scooters of any kind are not able to be accommodated onboard 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. Oxygen concentrators of any size are not permitted. A doctor’s statement of fitness may be required. All guests need to be self-sufficient and have an able-bodied guest traveling 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.

HEALTH There is a fully equipped medical center staffed by a physician and licensed nurse for the benefit of both the guests and the crew. The medical center is primarily intended to provide acute care for illness and accidents that may occur while on vacation 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 program 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.

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- or post-cruise land stays or on 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 restaurants on preor post-cruise land stays or on full-day excursions.

SHORE EXCURSIONS AND LAND ARRANGEMENTS Shore Excursions: Included in each port of call where suitable; some excursions will be available at an additional cost. Descriptions of 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. On some excursions, time for lunch will be provided in an area offering a wide choice of cafes and restaurants, and lunch is not included in order to leave the choice of menu up to you (such as in Rome, Florence and Urbino). Please note that these programs are planned far in advance of your visit, and we reserve the right to change, cancel, or substitute an included excursion at any time.

SMOKING 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.

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 US$ or GB£ at the end of the cruise. Visa, MasterCard

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and American Express credit cards, and Travelers Checks can be used for settlement. Personal checks and some 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 center on Belvedere Deck and charges are based on connection time.

CHILDREN Voyages to Antiquity cruise programs are destination focused and designed for adults. There are no facilities for children on board Aegean Odyssey. We consider the cruises unsuitable for children under the age of twelve.

DINING ARRANGEMENTS Dining arrangements on Aegean Odyssey are flexible as both restaurants have an “openseating” policy with meal times arranged to suit the ship’s time in port and the shore excursion programs. 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.

CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS We expect all guests to have consideration for other people. If, in our reasonable opinion, the behavior of any guest is likely to cause upset or distress to any third party or damage to property, the Company reserves the right, in extreme circumstances, to terminate that guest’s cruise and land program without prior notice. No refunds will be made and the Company will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination of the trip arrangements. The departure of the ship from any port will not be delayed for guests are who are not on board by the official departure time as advised by the ship.

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a complete vacation package and take advantage of Voyages to Antiquity’s Low-Cost Economy Class air programs. Sample fares from several US cities are shown here. Please ask your Travel Agent or one of our representatives for the low cost fares from 30 additional US cities. Using the world’s leading airlines, Voyages to Antiquity offers you convenient routings and exceptional savings. And with all transfers included, you’ll be met on arrival at your destination airport, and enjoy being transferred in comfort to Aegean Odyssey. At the end of your vacation, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. Upgrade costs for Business Class may be available on request – please call for details. Customized Air Travel – You may wish to make changes to the flight itinerary provided by Voyages to Antiquity. Your Travel Agent can make these flight requests on your behalf when you confirm your reservation. For example, you may wish to request travel on a specific carrier, or travel on different departure or return dates. Any additional costs associated with the request will be added to your reservation once your new itinerary has been accepted. Seat Assignments – Voyages to Antiquity will request aisle and next seating when making flight arrangements. Some airlines no longer allow specific seats to be requested for Economy Class travel. Frequent Flyer Mileage – You may be able to accrue miles on most carriers we use but will not be able to use miles for upgrades or any

other amenities. Please note that not all airline alliances allow accrual of miles from one carrier to the other and guests should check this with their Frequent Flyer Mileage program affiliate. Special requests such as wheelchair, meals, or bookings in the new economy comfort seating areas should be arranged directly with the airlines. SAMPLE AIR ADD-ONS ATLANTA

$595

MINNEAPOLIS

$795

BOSTON

$595

NEW YORK

$595

CHARLOTTE

$695

PHILADELPHIA

$595

CHICAGO

$595

PORTLAND, OR

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DALLAS

$595

SAN ANTONIO

$695

DENVER

$695

SAN FRANCISCO

$795

DETROIT

$595

SEATTLE

$795

HOUSTON

$595

ST LOUIS

$695

LOS ANGELES

$795

TAMPA

$695

MIAMI

$595

WASHINGTON DC

$595

*Some restrictions apply. You will not be able to make changes to your confirmed flight arrangements without an additional fee once tickets are issued. In some cases, change fees may apply prior to ticketing. All government and airline fees and taxes are included in the above air fares and are subject to change at any time prior to final payment. The air itinerary is subject to change and is not considered final until ticketed at 30 days prior to sailing.

^Free Grand Voyage Roundtrip Economy Airfare offers

applicable in conjunction with cruise-tour purchase only, and include all government taxes, fees and airline fuel surcharges, which may change at any time. Included transfers are provided only in conjunction with arrival and departure dates of cruise-tours (including optional pre- and post-cruise hotel stays) as outlined in this brochure for guests using Voyages to Antiquity air arrangements. Airline-imposed personal charges such as baggage fees may apply. For details visit exploreflightfees.com.

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS General The following provisions apply to the booking of your Cruise, or Cruise-Tour and are the terms and conditions that apply upon the acceptance of your deposit by Voyages to Antiquity. They also cover any hotel or air arrangements made on your behalf by Voyages to Antiquity. By making a reservation and paying your deposit you agree to be bound by the provisions contained herein and to accept the terms and conditions of the Voyages to Antiquity Passage Contract (cruise ticket), a copy of which may be obtained from your Travel Agent or from Voyages to Antiquity. The provisions herein contain important information on cancellation by the guest, changes in the itinerary, the limitations and exclusions of liability on the part of Voyages to Antiquity, the operator of the vessel and of independent contractors, the health and immigration requirements that are your responsibility, and other relevant terms and conditions. Deposits and Payments A 10% deposit is required within 7 days of booking or sooner as noted on your confirmation invoice. The final balance is due no later than 90 days prior to sailing. Guests who do not make required deposits or final payment at appropriate times are subject to automatic cancellation without notice. Cancellation penalties as indicated on the invoice or as set forth in these Terms and Conditions apply (see Cancellation Policy). American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, travel agency checks, and personal checks are accepted for deposits and final payments. Third party credit card charges can be accepted only when accompanied by valid authorization to charge from the relevant card owner. Travel Protection We strongly recommend that all guests purchase comprehensive Trip Cancellation/Interruption Protection Plan for the full purchase price of the cruise as well as any air and/or land arrangement costs. Please contact your travel agent or Voyages to Antiquity for further information. Cancellation Policy A full deposit refund is only made when cancellation notice is provided to Voyages to Antiquity no later than 120 days prior to the scheduled departure date. Any refund of payments will only be made by the same method as received.

Guests who cancel for any reason including medical reasons are subject to the following cancellation fees per person based on the total charges made for the Cruise or the Cruise-Tour, plus any fees related to the early confirmation of air travel (said fees to be determined at time of cancellation): Number of days Cancellation before sailing fee Up to 120 days 119 - 90 days 89 - 61 days 60 - 31 days 30 - 16 days 15 - 0 days Non-appearance

None 10% 25% 50% 75% 100% 100%

Government Fees and Taxes, possible Fuel and Exchange Rate supplements and Gift Orders are fully refundable regardless of the cancellation notice. Changes to a Reservation Changes to a reservation at any time, including air and hotel arrangements confirmed by Voyages to Antiquity, may result in an assessment of administrative fees and service charges by the third party supplier(s) and is beyond the control of Voyages to Antiquity. Guests are responsible for any additional costs incurred as a result of these changes. Some changes, including name changes, may be considered cancellations and applicable fees will be assessed. Itinerary Changes The cruise and tour programs featured in this brochure are planned many months in advance. Occasionally changes have to be made to the published itineraries both before and after bookings are confirmed as circumstances beyond the control of Voyages to Antiquity (force majeure), may require us to correct information in the brochure that appears by error or omission. Most changes are minor but occasionally a “significant change” must be made. A “significant change” before departure is deemed to be a change to the initial embarkation or disembarkation port to a different geographical area or a change in the duration of your cruise and tour program by more than 12 hours. Ports of call or timing changes in ports of call are not considered to be “significant changes.” Voyages to Antiquity shall have no

responsibility or liability for any loss, inconvenience, or expense incurred by guests as a result of any changes or cancellations whether or not the changes are a “significant change.” (See further terms relating to changes and cancellation found in the Passage Contract.) A cruise may be canceled for reasons of “force majeure” (including but not limited to war, civil unrest, natural disasters, and adverse weather conditions) or in case a governmental organization issues a specific travel warning in the area where the cruise is to operate. We also reserve the right to cancel a cruise at any time up to ten weeks before sailing if we consider there are insufficient reservations for the cruise to be viable. If a “significant change” or decision to cancel a cruise is made, you or your Travel Agent will be advised as soon as possible about any alternative arrangements available. You can choose to accept these arrangements or cancel with a full refund. In the unlikely event that a “force majeure” event occurs or a travel warning is issued, after a cruise has started, Voyages to Antiquity shall not be liable to pay any compensation for any changes in itinerary or omitted ports of call or shortened or lengthened stays in any port or ports other than refunds received by our suppliers. The ship’s captain is responsible for the safety of the ship, passengers, and crew and has absolute discretion in making any alterations to the itinerary that he considers necessary. 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 guests 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. Final Travel Documentation Travel documents including any air 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 guest to verify that the full name(s) on any cruise, land, or air 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. Responsibility The responsibility of Voyages to Antiquity and the operator of the vessel is strictly limited according to the Terms and Conditions set forth in the Passage Contract that you receive prior to embarkation. You are urged to read the Passage Contract carefully. A sample is available to be mailed on request or can be viewed and printed from the Voyages to Antiquity website at any time. Transportation onboard the ship is provided solely by the ship operator and pursuant to the Passage Contract. Voyages to Antiquity reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a guest for any reason. Voyages to Antiquity shall not be responsible for any act, event or omission during the time passengers are not aboard the Voyages to Antiquity vessel. Voyages to Antiquity 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. Guests agree not to hold Voyages to Antiquity, its owners, agents or representatives liable for any loss, injury, expense or damage which results directly or indirectly from any act or omission, whether negligent or otherwise, of any third party person or firm which is to, or does provide goods or services in connection with the trip or any available option. Without limiting the foregoing, Voyages to Antiquity shall have no liability to

passengers for the quality of services at, and the condition, cleanliness or safety of a hotel, housing facility, or conveyance, or for any transportation delay, including but not limited to liability for inconvenience, shortened vacation time, additional expenses, or any other kind of damage. Voyages to Antiquity expressly disclaims all responsibility of any nature whatsoever for any loss, damage or injury to property or person resulting from air, rail, motorcoach or any other form of transportation other than that actually provided by the Voyages to Antiquity vessel. Air Transportation Voyages to Antiquity does not operate, control or supervise any airlines and shall have no responsibility for carriers failing to meet schedules whether or not air tickets were issued by Voyages to Antiquity or its designated vendor. Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible for any expenses or consequences relating to air transportation and that result from causes including but not limited to inclement weather, strikes, flight cancellations, changes/delays in the ship’s schedule or a change/delay in schedule or routing made by a guest, travel agent or airlines. Any changes, including early ticket issuance and cancellations, requested by a Travel Agent or a guest to a confirmed flight reservation or issued ticket will incur an administrative fee. Any additional costs incurred by Voyages to Antiquity including penalties are made at the guest’s expense. Any charges imposed by an air carrier to Voyages to Antiquity after an air reservation is confirmed due to provision of incorrect name(s), or increase in airline related fuel surcharges, will be added to the total cost of your cruise or Cruise-Tour. Airline tickets are only refundable to Voyages to Antiquity and the amount of any refund owing to the guest, is determined by Voyages to Antiquity. Services provided by Independent Contractors All shore-side tours and services described in this brochure or on the website including air, 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.

Guests with Special Needs The cruise and tour programs featured in this brochure include extensive sightseeing and to fully participate each guest must be reasonably fit and have no walking difficulties. Whenever possible Voyages to Antiquity will try to accommodate guests with special needs as long as the mobility issues are not an impediment to others on the guided tours. For complete policy details, refer to the General Information section of this brochure or to that section of the Voyages to Antiquity website. Luggage Handling All luggage must conform to and will be handled in accordance with the regulations and restrictions of airlines, government security requirements, and third party suppliers. Individual Airline charges or fees relating to checked and carry-on luggage are the guests' responsibility. Applicable fees and charges can be found on each airline's website. Charges and fees relating to the carriage and handling of luggage excluding porterage at Voyages to Antiquity's included hotels or porterage at the pier and to/from the Voyages to Antiquity vessel are the guest's responsibility. Voyages to Antiquity reserves the right to search guest luggage at any time and to refuse any items that might be considered dangerous. All hand-carried luggage and personal effects are the responsibility of the guest at all times. Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible for the loss or damage to guest luggage. Luggage insurance is strongly recommended. Please refer to the Passenger Ticket/Passage Contract for the full details of the Voyages to Antiquity Luggage Policy. 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.

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