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GRAND MEDITERRANEAN & ATLANTIC DISCOVERY 31 DAYS from ATHENS to SEVILLE April 15, 2017 FLY FREE^TO EUROPE AND LOW SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS Fares from AU$8,850* per person
SEVILLE Portimao Madeira La Palma
Agadir Lanzarote
Palermo
Cadiz
Trapani
Malaga Casablanca Marrakesh Taroudant
ATHENS Catania
Valletta
Souda (Chania)
Santorini Heraklion
A 31-day Grand Voyage with Voyages to Antiquity, charting a course through the history of the Middle Sea, from the archaeological sites of the western Greek Islands to Malta and Andalusia, the shores of Africa and the Canaries, Madeira and Iberian Peninsula. Join Aegean Odyssey as she journeys to the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri and the palace of Knossos. Explore the Greek and Roman ruins of Sicily or take an optional tour to Taormina. Sail into the Grand Harbour of Valletta and take a scenic drive through Malaga before enjoying some sherry-tasting in Jerez de la Frontera. Stand on the edge of the Renaissance world at Sagres Point in Portugal and relax during an extended stay on the colourful island of Madeira. Take a sightseeing trip through the villages of La Palma and in Lanzarote, the Fire Mountains of Timanfaya. Enjoy a scenic drive across the Atlas Mountains in Morocco to the medieval souks of Taroudant and the labyrinthine alleyways of Marrakesh. Wander through the palm-lined boulevards of Rabat and visit the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, the second largest in the world with the tallest minaret in the world. Finally, relax on deck for a cruise along the Guadalquivir River to Seville in the heart of Spain for a visit to one of the wonders of the medieval world: the Great Mosque in Cordova.
YOUR ITINERARY APR 15 ATHENS Greece Arrive and transfer to hotel H APR 16 ATHENS Greece
V OYA GE H I G H L I G H T S • Hotel stay in Athens including sightseeing • Extended stay in Madeira – 3 nights • Overland tour of Morocco including night in Marrakesh • Inland river cruising to Seville, Spain • Hotel stay in Seville including trip to Cordoba
APR 17 ATHENS Greece Transfer to Aegean Odyssey in Piraeus
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MAY 3 FUNCHAL Madeira
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MAY 4 FUNCHAL Madeira
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MAY 5 FUNCHAL Madeira MAY 6 LA PALMA Canary Islands MAY 7 LANZAROTE Canary Islands
APR 19 HERAKLION Crete
MAY 8 AGADIR/TAROUDANT/ MARRAKESH Morocco
APR 20 SOUDA (Chania) Crete APR 22 VALLETTA Malta APR 23 CATANIA Sicily
MAY 10 CASABLANCA Morocco
APR 24 PALERMO Sicily
MAY 11 At Sea
APR 25 TRAPANI Sicily
MAY 12 SEVILLE Spain
APR 26 At Sea
MAY 13 SEVILLE Spain Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel H
APR 29 CADIZ Spain APR 30 PORTIMAO Portugal MAY 1 At Sea
MAY 14 SEVILLE Spain
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MAY 15 SEVILLE Spain Transfer to Seville Airport for flight home
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore
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MAY 9 MARRAKESH/CASABLANCA Morocco O
APR 21 At Sea
APR 28 MALAGA Spain
Palermo, Sicily
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APR 18 SANTORINI Greece
APR 27 At Sea
Cadiz, Spain
MAY 2 FUNCHAL Madeira
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YOUR CRUISE DAY BY DAY
Day 14 Malaga, Spain
Day 1 Athens, Greece
Arrive Athens Airport and transfer to hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
Morning sightseeing tour of Malaga, including Gibralfaro Castle and the Picasso Museum, also featuring archaeological remains of the city’s Phoenician origins in the basement. Or a full day optional tour to Granada, location of the Moorish Alhambra Palace, including lunch.
Day 2 Athens, Greece
Day 15 Cadiz, Spain (Jerez de la Frontera)
Morning sightseeing to the Acropolis and its Museum. Afternoon at leisure or optional tour of Byzantine Athens or the National Archaeological Museum.
Day 3 Athens, Greece
Transfer to Piraeus to embark Aegean Odyssey. Evening sailing.
Day 4 Santorini, Greek Islands (Akrotiri)
Morning sightseeing drive to the archaeological site of Akrotiri, or tour some of the island’s villages, including Oia, the old capital of Pyrgos, and the scenic capital of Fira. Free time in the afternoon to explore at leisure, or combine both tours on an optional full day island tour including lunch.
Day 5 Heraklion, Crete (Knossos)
Morning excursion to the Minoan palace of Knossos, site of the mythical Minotaur’s labyrinth, followed by a tour of the world-renowned Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Afternoon at leisure. Midnight sailing.
Day 6 Chania, Crete
Morning walking tour of Chania’s old town, including the Venetian harbour and shipyards, Cathedral, historic Platia 1821, Etz Hayim Synagogue, Church of St Nicholas and the Mosque of Hassan Pasha. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 7 At sea
Enjoy Aegean Odyssey’s on-board facilities as you cruise across the Mediterranean. Lectures and activities are also available.
Day 8 Valletta, Malta
Morning sightseeing in the capital and World Heritage Site of Valletta, including the Grand Master’s Palace and St John’s Co-Cathedral, followed by a drive to Mdina, Malta’s former capital, for a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 9 Catania, Sicily (Syracuse or Taormina) Half-day included sightseeing tour to Syracuse in the morning for a walking tour of the city’s outstanding collection of Greek and Roman ruins, or an optional full day to the hilltop town of Taormina.
Day 10 Palermo, Sicily (Monreale)
Morning at sea. Afternoon visit to Jerez for a tour of the Bodega Gonzalez Byass cellars, with sherrytasting included. Or an alternative tour of Cadiz, including the old quarter, tobacco factory, Santo Domingo Church, the old Royal Prison and the Cathedral.
Day 16 Portimao, Portugal (Sagres)
Morning in Portimao for a choice of included tours: explore Portimao’s old town, the 15th century Church of Our Lady of Conception, the Jesuit College, and the museum, or take a trip to the Western edge of Europe at Sagres Point. Afternoon and evening at sea.
Day 17 At sea
Day 27 At sea
Days 18-20 Funchal, Madeira
Day 28 Seville, Spain
Choice of morning sightseeing: either a scenic drive across the island, followed by some Madeira wine-tasting, or a visit to the Botanical Gardens, Funchal’s old town and the embroidery factory. Or choose to do both on a full day tour, including lunch ashore. Then two whole days at leisure to really explore Madeira.
Day 21 Funchal, Madeira – cruising
Morning at leisure before noon sailing. Time to relax and enjoys the ship’s features and activities.
Day 22 La Palma, Canary Islands
Included sightseeing in the port of Santa Cruz, El Paso village and La Glorieta Square, featuring a mosaic designed by local artist Luis Morera. Then some free time in Fuencaliente to explore. Alternatively, a visit to Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Lunchtime sail.
Day 23 Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Morning excursion to Timanfaya National Park, the island’s famous Fire Mountains, then to Lanzarote’s main grape-producing region in La Geria Valley for some wine-tasting. Alternative sightseeing tour of Northern Lanzarote. Set sail after lunch.
Day 24 Agadir – Taroudant – Marrakesh, Morocco
Drive to the old trading centre of Taroudant, known as “Little Marrakesh”, for some morning sightseeing of the town’s medieval souks and squares, before an afternoon drive through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh for dinner and an overnight hotel stay.
Day 11 Trapani, Sicily (Segesta or Erice)
Day 25 Marrakesh – Casablanca, Morocco
Days 12/13 At sea
Enjoy some lectures from our expert guest speakers, visit the Athena Spa and gym, or relax by the pool.
Kasbah, Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum and Royal Palace. Alternatively, explore Casablanca, with visits to the old medina and the Hassan II Mosque, featuring the tallest minaret in the world.
Another day at sea to enjoy the spring sunshine, or take advantage of Aegean Odyssey’s on-board programme of lectures and activities.
Choice of included morning sightseeing: either the Palatine Chapel and Palermo Cathedral, or a visit to nearby Monreale Cathedral. Also available is a full day option combining both tours, including lunch ashore. Choice of morning sightseeing tours to the Doric temple of Segesta or the Phoenician hill-top town of Erice. Afternoon at leisure, or enjoy an optional full day tour to the ancient Greek city of Selinunte and the coastal town of Marsala, famous for its wine.
Morocco
Morning sightseeing in Marrakesh, including guided tours of the old medina’s labyrinthine alleyways, the aristocratic Bahia Palace, Djemma elFna Square, Koutoubia Minaret and the Marjorelle Gardens. Afternoon drive to Casablanca to rejoin Aegean Odyssey.
Day 26 Casablanca – Rabat, Morocco
Morning sightseeing drive to the capital city of Rabat, including the old medina, the Oudayas
Enjoy Aegean Odyssey’s on-board facilities, with lectures and activities also available. Small-ship cruising at its very best, with a spectacular daytime cruise up the Guadalquivir River to Seville in the heart of Andalucía. Evening on-board Aegean Odyssey at leisure.
Day 29 Seville, Spain
Disembark Aegean Odyssey and enjoy morning sightseeing before hotel check in. Balance of day at leisure.
Day 30 Seville, Spain
Full day excursion to Cordova including the famous Mezquita and lunch.
Day 31 Seville, Spain
Transfer to Seville Airport.
Travel with the Experts John Julius Norwich Historian and Broadcaster Joining the British Foreign Service after studying at New College, Oxford, John Julius served in Yugoslavia and Lebanon, and as a member of British delegation to the Disarmament Conference in Geneva. In 1964, Norwich left the diplomatic service to become a writer: his publications include The Normans in Sicily, a three-volume history of Byzantium and A History of Venice. This career move was a stroke of good fortune for Voyages to Antiquity as John Julius’s wonderful history of the Mediterranean, The Middle Sea, inspired the founder of Voyages to Antiquity to offer our unique brand of cruising in this fascinating region. Lord Norwich is also Chairman of Colnaghi, the oldest fine art dealers in London, amongst many other prestigious appointments in the world of fine art and music. He was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian order in 1993 and we are delighted to welcome him back on board for this special cruise.
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DECK PLANS
KEY Single Cabins Third Pullman berth in these cabins
Aegean Odyssey 405
704
705
706
705
706
708
707
707
709
714
716
711
716
713
718
713
718
715
720
715
720
717
722
717
722
721
815
815816
816
CHARLESTON LOUNGE
CHARLESTON LOUNGE
539 543
545
448 445 446 443
448
446
450 449 452 447
450
452
453
451
454 453 456 451
454
456
535 536
536455
455 460
460
537 538 539
459 538 463
ATHENA 459 464 ATHENA HEALTH HEALTH 463 466 SPA SPA 467 470
464
HAIR DRESSER
HAIR DRESSER
540467
INTERNET
474
475 476
476
477 478
478
553 546
546
555
555 548
548
557
557 550
735
738
735
738
818
817
818
737
740
737
740
819
820
819
820
739
742
739
742
821
822
821
822
741
744
741
744
823
824
823
824
743
746
743
746
TERRACE CAFE
TERRACE CAFE
825
826
825
826
745
748
745
748
BAR
BAR
827
828
827
828
747
750
747
750
THE TERRACE
THE TERRACE
PROMENADE DECK LIDO DECKLIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK PROMENADE DECK BRIDGE DECK
FARES (AU$ per person)
559 552
561
561 554
563
556 563
550
MEDICAL
MEDICAL
552
• •
• • • •
SHOP
559
MARCO POLO RESTAURANT
470
471 474
553
MARCO POLO RESTAURANT
466
471 542 475
730
734 SHOP 736
•
• 443 447
727
733 736
440
445
730
731 734
432 436 ▲
449
727
LIBRARY
435 440 437
438
428
442
544477
LIBRARY
431 ▲436 ▲433
434
424
444
551 544
732
438
429 432 427 ▲
430
420
441 444
551
729 732
437
434
426
441 RECEPTION
543 541 540 547 547 INTERNET 545 542 549 549
541
433
430
419 421 424 425 428 423
416
439 442
728
817
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• •
535
427 ▲
426
412
534439
725
• •
813814
533 534
▲ 530431 435
728
•
813
423
725
729 812 731 814 733
• •
•
811812
723
425 522 429
RECEPTION
721
723
811
719
524
• •
POOL
726 •
POOL
724 •
719
524
533
537
422
523
527 528 529 530 527 528 531 532 531 532
414 ▲
413416
422
419
529
408
418
518421
525 ▲ 526 ▲
412 411
418 415 420 417
520
523
406 409 410
417
520 519 518 517 521 522
408 407
415
517
525 ▲ 526 ▲
•
714
711
724 •
TION K
521
726 •
LIDO BAR
519
708
709
•
LIDO BAR
AMBASSADOR LOUNGE
712 • 710 •
810 •
810 •
809 •
809 •
712 • 710 •
808
807
•
808
807
AMBASSADOR LOUNGE
414 ▲
■
703
514
513 516
• •
704
411
409 410
510 413
■
703
514 515
513 516
• •
702
■
701
• •
806
805
702
•
806
805
804
803
515
701
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804
803
802
801
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802
801
508
509 512
510 511
407
■
509 512
511
ON
508 507
• •
507
504 505 506
Elevator 404#
403
406 405
• •
503 504 505 506
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503
Cabin for guests with disabilities
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BRIDGE
Third/Fourth Pullman berth in these cabins
#
•
404#
403 BRIDGE
554 556
565
558
565
567
560
567
560
569
562
569
562
558
571
564
571
564
573
566
573
566
575
568
575
568
577
570
577
570
MARCO POLO DECKPOLO DECK MARCO BELVEDEREBELVEDERE DECK COLUMBUSCOLUMBUS DECK DECK DECK
ATHENS TO SEVILLE April 15, 2017
M
STANDARD INSIDE
$8,850
L
PREMIUM INSIDE
$9,695
K
PREMIUM INSIDE
$10,250
J
STANDARD OUTSIDE
$10,795
I†
PREMIUM OUTSIDE
$11,450
H
PREMIUM OUTSIDE
$11,995
G
PREMIUM OUTSIDE
$12,695
F
DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE
$13,450
E
DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE
$13,995
D
DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY
$15,095
C
DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY
$15,795
B
JUNIOR SUITE BALCONY
$17,495
A
OWNER'S SUITE BALCONY
$18,950
Aegean Odyssey
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