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DISTINCTIVEVOYAGES
May to October 2017
MEDITERRANEAN • AEGEAN • GREEK ISLES
BRITAIN • IRELAND • ICELAND • MOROCCO
22 CRUISE-TOURS
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• FREE Shore Excursions
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BEST FOR ENRICHMENTVOYAGES TO ANTIQUITY
Exceptional DestinationsThe Voyages to Antiquity DifferenceMeticulously-planned itinerariesTravel with the expertsIntroducing Aegean OdysseyWonderful Food2016 Grand Cruise ProgrammeHotel StaysThings to KnowCabinsDeck PlansFaresOdyssey ClubTerms and ConditionsCruise Calendar
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EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FARESAll the cruises featured in this brochure offer incredible value for money. We are confident you won’t find a better cruise for your
money. But space is limited, and offers will be withdrawn when sold out, so book now to avoid disappointment.
FLY FREE TO EUROPEAll the cruises featured in this brochure offer FREE retrun flights
to and from your embarkation/disembarkation ports
Cover image: Meteora, GreeceThis page: Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness, Scotland
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DISCOVER HIDDEN DEPTHS TO YOUR FAVOURITE
DESTINATIONSIf your idea of a holiday is to discover hidden depths to the places you visit, then
our small-ship cruises are for you.
In Spain, Aegean Odyssey sails along the Guadalquivir River right into the heart of Seville, capital of Andalusia and home of flamenco. To fully appreciate the vibrant atmosphere of this city, we include a flamboyant flamenco performance on board.
In Venice, we organise an exclusive, private evening visit to St Mark’s Basilica with special lighting illuminating the spectacular mosaics.
Or take the opportunity to explore more off-the-beaten-track destinations, including the wonderful remains at Butrint in Albania, the spectacular coastlines
of Croatia and Montenegro, and the Renaissance gem of Urbino in Italy.
Wherever you travel with us, we provide meticulously-planned and guided shore excursions, plus an on-board lecture programme that helps you truly discover the
hidden depths of all these incredible destinations.
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One of the advantages of small-ship cruising is that you are able to sail as close as possible to some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery in the world. Cruising coastal waters and certain rivers means you can appreciate the true magnificence of these destinations as you relax on deck or even from your suite, stateroom or cabin.
This year we have an exciting range of new destinations including Ireland’s dramatic west coast and the city of Cork, as well as the stunning vistas of Bantry Bay and the Donegal Peninsula. Other “must-sees” on our new British Isles cruises include the bucolic Channel Islands, the historic Roman city of Chester, and the tranquil Isles of Scilly off the Cornish coast.
SPECTACULAR SIGHTS NEW ADVENTURES
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Venice, Italy Iceland
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES IN
EXCEPTIONAL DESTINATIONS
Every one of our cruises will take you somewhere with an ancient culture to explore, and unlike most larger vessels, which may offer only a brief stop-off in certain destinations, like Venice for example, our itineraries often include overnight stays giving you more time to explore the sights, shops and restaurants while also learning more from one of our expert guides.
FASCINATING HISTORY
With fantastic journeys ranging from Athens, Rome and the other great centres of antiquity, to the Greek Islands, the glamorous Cote d’Azur and the wine regions of Portugal and France, every port of call will provide you with something to remember forever.
VOYAGES FOR ALL SEASONS
Starting in the spring sunshine of the Canary Islands and western Mediterranean, every journey has been designed to take advantage of the seasons. Along the way you will enjoy cocktail parties in historic palazzos, special events in historical buildings, expertly guided tours of the great treasures of antiquity and social events such as sherry tasting in one of Spain’s top bodegas.
As the southern Mediterranean begins to overheat in the high summer months, Aegean Odyssey will sail for the more temperate climes of new destinations in northern Europe, where you may stroll through some of the most stunning landscapes in the world including the Lake District of England and the land of myths and legends, Iceland.
Then, having enjoyed northern Europe during high summer, when autumn arrives Aegean Odyssey will head south again, calling at France, Portugal, Spain, Morocco and Italy as she makes her way to the Aegean and Greece.
Bantry Bay, Irreland
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Blacknock Castle, Cork, Ireland
COMPLIMENTARYSHORE EXCURSIONS
From the Acropolis in Athens to anovernight stay in France’s chateaux
country, we ensure you see the best acountry has to offer.
26 dedicated single cabins in 7 differentcategories, low supplements and a
convivial atmosphere on board make usa popular choice if you travel alone.
THEVOYAGES TO ANTIQUITY DIFFERENCE
A Voyage to Antiquity is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the large megaliners. It’s also exceptional value, with so much included in your cruise fare that costs extra elsewhere.
As well as the friendliness and the more personal service of a smaller ship, you’ll also be able to access smaller ports, and sail along rivers and estuaries that would otherwise be off limits.
Add to this the expert company of our guest speakers and the unique experiences planned ashore at certain ports, and you’ll soon discover why so many experienced cruise passengers prefer our small-ship differences.
Take your time as you arrive and depart to explore the world’s great cities from your
4- or 5-star hotel base.
INCLUDED HOTEL STAYS
Book a Grand Voyage andenjoy FREE return flights from Australia
or New Zealand to Europe.
FREE AIR TRAVEL
FOR OUR SOLO TRAVELLER
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ALL VOYAGES TO ANTIQUITY HOLIDAYS FEATURE:
• EXPERTLY-PLANNED ITINERARIES
• INCLUDED PRE and/or POST-CRUISE HOTEL STAYS
• ALL MEALS ON BOARD with open seating dining
• COMPLIMENTARY WINE, BEER OR SOFT DRINKS with your evening meal on board ship
• EXPERIENCED GUEST SPEAKERS on every cruise
• INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS in most ports of call
• MORE TIME TO ENJOY ASHORE with longer stays in many ports
• INCLUDED GRATUITIES for your cabin steward and restaurant staff
• TRANSFERS, PORT TAXES AND BAGGAGE HANDLING OVERSEAS
BalconyC L A S S
As well as adding a new dimension of luxury to our cabins and staterooms, we have created a special level of accommodation entitled “Balcony Class.” 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
• PRIORITY SIGHTSEEING BOARDING
INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE
Professors, diplomats, ecologists and more – one of the most varied guest speaker
programmes at sea.
RENOWNED GUEST SPEAKERS
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An evening in Venice – private evening visit to St Mark’s Basilica with special lighting illuminating the spectacular mosaics.
A taste of Morocco – during the visit to Fez enjoy a typical Moroccan lunch at a private palace originally built as a home to a Moroccan grand vizier.
Sicily’s palatial splendour – in Palermo, there will be an opportunity for a private visit to Palazzo Gangi, the magnificent Baroque palace famous for the banqueting scene in Visconti’s classic movie, The Leopard. (Group size is limited and a donation of US$55 per person towards restoration is required.)
Seville: river cruising and home of Flamenco – Aegean Odyssey can navigate the Guadalquivir River and berth in the heart of Seville, home to the Spanish flamenco dance. To fully appreciate the atmosphere of this wonderful city we have included a lively flamenco performance on board the ship.
Vineyards and wine tasting – in Bordeaux, the Loire Valley, Jerez and Oporto, you’ll be able to try the vintages and tour the extensive vineyards.
Exclusive Special Events
FASCINATING TOURS ASHORE
Palermo, Sicily
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Your time ashore is as important as your time on board, that’s why we include shore excursions in virtually every port of call. Where we don’t, it’s because your time ashore can be spent exploring independently. Mykonos, for example, is the perfect spot for people-watching from a café overlooking the sea.
Each passenger will be provided with a QuietVox headset, allowing you to hear the guide clearly even at the busiest of sites.
Together with our special events which add local colour and flavour, your visits to these wonderful places will be as memorable as possible.
METICULOUSLY PLANNED
ITINERARIES AND TOURS ASHORE
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For those who like to know more about the places they visit, our guest speaker programme will be invaluable.
With a series of lectures after dinner or during days at sea, develop your insight into the history and culture of the world’s greatest civilisations.
The guest speakers who accompany you are all first class. They have been carefully selected for their knowledge of the areas and ability to bring life into the history of the remarkable civilisations we visit.
The guest speakers are featured on each itinerary page, and you can find full biographies online at
voyagestoantiquity.com.au
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
JUST SOME OF OUR GUEST SPEAKERS...
Dr David Price-Williams University of London
David Price-Williams has a first degree in Ancient Near Eastern languages, and has been associated with the eastern Mediterranean – Greece, Turkey, Jordan and the Near East – for more than 40 years. He is deeply involved with all aspects of Near Eastern culture, history and archaeology. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and an elected member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs.
Jeremy Boudreau The British Institute of Florence
Jeremy has headed the History of Art department at the British Institute of Florence since January 2014. His training is as a museum educator and art historian and his specialisation is the art and culture of Renaissance Italy. He is an accredited NADFAS Lecturer, a member of the Association of Art Historians (AAH), and a member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
Professor Robin Cormack Courtauld Institute of Art, London
Robin Cormack 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, has published books on Byzantine Art, and co-curated the recent Royal Academy exhibition, Byzantium 330-1453.
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Barcelona, Spain
Godafoss Falls, Iceland
Dr Paul Roberts Sackler Keeper of Antiquities at Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Dr Paul Roberts was previously Senior Roman Curator in the Department of Greece and Rome at the British Museum, and studied at the Universities of Cambridge, Sheffield and Oxford. At the Ashmolean he is working on a new exhibition, Storms, War and Shipwrecks: Sicily and the Sea - the history of Sicily through shipwreck finds, to open in June 2016.
Duncan Macmillan University of Edinburgh
Duncan Macmillan is an art historian and art critic. He has written a number of books and a great many exhibition catalogues and has won several prizes for his writing. Interviewing the great Surrealist, Joan Miró, was, he feels, one of the most inspiring moments in his career, but he has also worked with and written about many other leading figures of our time in Britain, Europe and America.
Christopher Fielden University of London
Christopher Fielden has spent almost sixty years in the wine trade visiting over a hundred countries, buying, selling and drinking wine. In his spare time he has written sixteen books on wine-related subjects. He has been President of the Wine & Spirit Association of Great Britain and Chairman of the Circle of Wine-Writers, and had a column in Decanter for over ten years.
Ernest Rea Broadcaster
Ernie Rea is a celebrated broadcaster who specialises on the history of religions. His regular radio programme, Beyond Belief, was awarded the prestigious Sony Gold Award for the best Speech Programme on British Radio. He worked for the BBC for 22 years in a variety of production and editorial roles, and from 1989 - 2001 he was Head of Religious Broadcasting responsible for all their programming nationally and locally.
Peter Medhurst Pianist and lecturer-recitalist, NADFAS accredited Lecturer
Peter Medhurst’s work as singer, pianist and lecturer-recitalist has taken him to New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Europe, giving performances in Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna, Salzburg, Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Paris and Spain. He has presented events at the Barbican, St John’s Smith Square, and the Royal Festival Hall on Beethoven String Quartets, and 18th Century Venetian Art and Music.
Professor Jonathan Philips Royal Holloway, University of London
Jonathan Phillips is Professor of Crusading History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of numerous books on the crusades, most recently Holy Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades which was selected as a ‘History Book of 2009’ by The Sunday Telegraph. He is currently filming a major series ‘The Road from Christ to Constantine’ which he will present.
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• Two restaurants
• Three lounges
• Four bars
• Lecture theatre
• Library
• Shop
• Internet Centre
• Outdoor pool
• Athena Spa and Gym
• Beauty Salon
• Medical Centre
ON-BOARD FACILITIES
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AEGEAN ODYSSEY THE BEST OF SMALL-SHIP
CRUISING Classically elegant, but far from stuffy, Aegean Odyssey provides wonderful service and an intimate atmosphere on board. Carrying around 350 guests, Aegean Odyssey’s advantage is her size, and the ability to visit ports too small for larger vessels, navigate close to scenic islands, and even cruise upriver to major inland cities.
CRUISE IN COMFORT, RELAX IN STYLE
On board Aegean Odyssey you’ll experience the finest traditions of cruising. With open-seating dining, inside or al fresco, a relaxed dress code, several bars and lounges, and an understated approach to evening entertainment, you’ll feel at home minutes after setting foot on board.
By day, the spacious decks provide the perfect place to unwind as you sail to scenic harbours and ancient sites. Public spaces offer a classic elegance and the top deck is a wonderful spot to watch the world go by during the day or enjoy a nightcap looking at the stars in the evening. The Ambassador Lounge is where our speakers inform and our musicians entertain, whilst the Charleston Lounge is the perfect place to meet friends – old and new – with light music and a little dancing.
During days at sea, enjoy the sun on the Lido Deck or cool off in the outdoor pool. Start the day with an early morning yoga session or plan a visit to the Athena Health Spa & Gym.
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WONDERFUL FOOD WITH IMPECCABLE
SERVICE
A TASTE OF THE WORLD
The gastronomic culture of using the very best fresh local ingredients cooked in a simple but delicious style is the inspiration for the menus on board Aegean Odyssey.
The elegant Marco Polo Restaurant has full waiter service and a casual country club elegance. The Terrace Cafe offers a combination of indoor and outdoor seating replicating the charm and ambience of a seaside trattoria. Here, in the evenings, Tapas on the Terrace offers a selection of mouthwatering appetisers – try our calamari and empanadas, or pick from the wide range of authentic Italian pizzas.
And in the afternoons, enjoy the tradition of taking tea at sea. You’ll find a selection of freshly-prepared sandwiches, cakes and scones.
IT’S OUR PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
After all is said and done, what passengers love most about Aegean Odyssey is the warm and intimate atmosphere. Ships, like people, have personalities. Some are proper and formal. Others offer the anonymity of a large hotel. On board Aegean Odyssey you are greeted as a returning family member even if it’s your first time on board.
You’ll find smiles and welcomes from everyone from the Captain to your cabin steward. And unlike a vast megaliner, it is easy to socialise and meet fellow passengers whose passions and interests are similar to your own.
Ask any world traveller where they receive the best service and they will undoubtedly answer the Far East. Of all the nationalities in that part of the world, it is the Filipinos who carry the highest reputation for attention to detail. Fluent in English and always serving with a smile, our Filipino crew will win your hearts.
Your cabin steward will refresh your stateroom before you even realise 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 the rest of our officers and crew, are dedicated to making your holiday a delightful experience.
AppetisersSHRIMP 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-flavoured spinach with light tarragon foam
Soup & SaladWEST INDIAN PUMPKIN & GINGER SOUP
INSALATA DI TAORMINA
Main CoursesCASARECCE 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
ASPARAGUS AND ZUCCHINI TARTAR
Served with wild rice and sun-dried tomato coulis
DessertsWARM 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
SELECTION OF ICE CREAM & SORBETS
Mediterranean-style salad with lobster, salmon, shrimps, green beans,
endive, shallots and roasted pine seeds
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Step aboard Aegean Odyssey for a voyage that will stay with you forever. From the wonder and fascination of Ancient Greece to the spellbinding nature of the Scottish Isles and Iceland, there is an itinerary to tempt you.
Throughout 2017, Voyages to Antiquity will be delighting and surprising its guests with new ports of call, off-the-beaten-track destinations and carefully planned time ashore.
We look forward to welcoming you on board.
Kotor Bay, Montenegro
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REMARKABLE VOYAGES FROM
JUST $10,895FOR 22 DAYS
GRAND MOROCCO, SPAIN & ITALY Lisbon to Rome Pages 18-19
GRAND WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN Seville to Nice Pages 20-21
GRAND ROME, RIVIERAS & MOORISH SPAIN Rome to Seville Pages 22-23
GRAND ITALY, SOUTH OF FRANCE & LONDON Rome to London Pages 24-25
GRAND RIVIERA, IBERIA & ENGLAND Nice to London Pages 26-27
GRAND FRANCE, SPAIN, GREAT BRITAIN & ICELAND Nice to London Pages 28-29
GRAND ICELANDIC VOYAGE Seville to London Pages 30-31
GRAND IBERIA, FRANCE, BRITAIN & ICELAND Seville to Edinburgh Pages 32-33
GRAND ICELAND & THE BRITISH ISLES London to Edinburgh Pages 34-35
GRAND GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND London to London Pages 36-37
GRAND BRITAIN, ICELAND, FRANCE & PORTUGAL Edinburgh to Lisbon Pages 38-39
GRAND ICELAND & CELTIC EUROPE London to Lisbon Pages 40-41
GRAND VOYAGE TO ICELAND & THE MEDITERRANEAN London to Rome Pages 42-43
GRAND VOYAGE TO ROME London to Rome Pages 44-45
GRAND EUROPEAN JOURNEY London to Venice Pages 46-47
GRAND VOYAGE TO THE COTE D’AZUR & ADRIATIC Lisbon to Venice Pages 48-49
GRAND MEDITERRANEAN CROSSING Lisbon to Athens Pages 50-51
GRAND ITALY, ADRIATIC & AEGEAN Rome to Athens Pages 52-53
GRAND ITALY & CLASSICAL GREECE Rome to Athens Pages 54-55
GRAND VOYAGE TO CLASSICAL GREECE Venice to Athens Pages 56-57
GRAND AEGEAN & MEDITERRANEAN Athens to Seville Pages 58-59
GRAND SOUTHERN MEDITERRANEAN & MOROCCO Athens to Malaga Pages 60-61
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GRAND MOROCCO,
SPAIN & ITALYMAY 1, 2017 LISBON TO ROME
29-day Grand Voyage from $11,650pp
A two–night stay in Lisbon gives you plenty of time to explore Portugal’s capital city. Then fly to Madeira to board Aegean Odyssey. With its marvellous gardens, agreeable climate and stunning views, Madeira has long been a favourite of artists including Sir Winston Churchill who painted here many times.
Set sail for the hidden natural wonders of the Canary Islands on the way to exploring exotic Morocco. Here, your visit includes the famous medina in exotic Marrakesh, the walled city of Taroudant, legendary Casablanca and the capital, Rabat.
In Spain, you’ll cruise up the Guadalquivir River to Seville, taste sherry in Jerez and explore the Alhambra in Granada. Next to the fascinating islands of Malta and Sicily before heading for Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast. From here visit the evocative and tragic ruins of Pompeii. The journey ends with a two-night stay in the Eternal City, Rome.
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Extended stays in Madeira, Seville, Cadiz, Palermo and Sorrento
• Overland tour in Morocco with hotel stay in Marrakesh
• Inland river cruising through Andalusian countryside to Seville
• A taste of Jerez and the Alhambra in Spain
• Sicily’s monumental sites and the ruins of Pompeii
LISBON
ROME
Funchal
La Palma
Agadir
Marrakesh
Casablanca
Seville
Cadiz
Malaga
Cartagena Trapani
VallettaSyracuse
Taormina
Palermo
Sorrento
Pompeii, Italy
Cadiz, Spain Rome, Italy
Lanzarote
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
MAY 1 Arrive into LISBON Portugal Transfer to hotel H
MAY 2 LISBON Portugal H
MAY 3 LISBON/FUNCHAL Madeira *Fly to Funchal and transfer to Aegean Odyssey O
MAY 4 FUNCHAL Madeira O
MAY 5 FUNCHAL Madeira
MAY 6 LA PALMA Canary Islands
MAY 7 LANZAROTE Canary Islands
MAY 8 AGADIR/TAROUDANT/ MARRAKESH Morocco H
MAY 9 MARRAKESH/CASABLANCA Morocco O
MAY 10 CASABLANCA Morocco
MAY 11 At Sea
MAY 12 SEVILLE Spain O
MAY 13 SEVILLE Spain O
MAY 14 CADIZ Spain O
MAY 15 CADIZ Spain
MAY 16 MALAGA Spain
MAY 17 CARTAGENA Spain
MAY 18 At Sea
MAY 19 TRAPANI Sicily
MAY 20 VALLETTA Malta
MAY 21 SYRACUSE Sicily
MAY 22 TAORMINA Sicily
MAY 23 PALERMO Sicily O
MAY 24 PALERMO Sicily
MAY 25 SORRENTO Italy O
MAY 26 SORRENTO ItalyMAY 27 CIVITAVECCHIA/ ROME Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey H
MAY 28 ROME Italy H
MAY 29 ROME Italy Transfer to airport
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Professor Sandy Primrose MBE Biotechnologist
Sandy Primrose is a biologist by training and has degrees from the University of Strathclyde and the University of California. He has written a number of very popular scientific textbooks. Sandy’s passion is gardening and he has shown many groups round his garden, telling them the stories behind the plants that he grows. These stories, and his experiences in industry, form the basis of his entertaining cruise lectures.
Canon Dr Anne Davison Historian of Comparative Religion
Anne has had a life-long interest in history and the religions of the world. She spent several years living in Africa and other overseas countries, and for many years she was Adviser in Inter Religious Relations for the Church of England. She is currently visiting lecturer at Oxford Brookes University. In recognition of her work in interreligious relations she was made a Lay Canon of Chelmsford Cathedral.
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170503A
Marrakesh, Morocco
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 19 included tours in 5 countries• 2-night hotel stay in Lisbon
• 1-night hotel stay in Marrakesh• 2-night hotel stay in Rome
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Taormina, SicilyAlhambra Palace, Spain
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Paul Roberts and Duncan Macmillan
*Flight from Lisbon to Funchal is not included in the cruise tour or fare of package
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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GRAND WESTERN
MEDITERRANEANMAY 11, 2017 SEVILLE TO NICE
27-day Grand Voyage from $11,250pp
Sail down the Guadalquivir River from Seville on the way to the Moorish treasures of Southern Spain and the astounding historical sites of Sicily. These include the elegant ancient Greek temples at Segesta, the dazzling mosaics in Monreale Cathedral, the palaces of Palermo and the Greek theatre at Taormina.
On the Italian mainland, you will travel to the impressive ruins of Pompeii, the great sites of Rome and the Renaissance treasures of Florence. Other highlights include the majestic Grand Harbour of Valletta, cruising the islands of Sardinia and Corsica, and the Costa Smeralda. Then you arrive at the Cote d’Azur to soak up the glamour of Monte Carlo and the beauty of Provence.
SEVILLE
Rome
CadizMalaga
Cartagena
Trapani
Valletta
Syracuse
TaorminaPalermo
Sorrento
Avignon, France
Monte Carlo, Monaco Florence, Italy
NICE
Olbia
Elba
Bonifacio
Marseilles
CannesFlorence
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Cruise the Guadalquivir from the heart of Seville
• Visit Andalusia’s other great cities – Cordoba and Granada
• See Napoleon’s villa of exile on Elba – call at Corsica and Sardinia
• Explore the Uffizi and Accademia in Florence
• See the famous bridge and Papal Palace in Avignon
• Cruise the French Riviera – visit Cannes and Monte Carlo
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
MAY 11 Arrive into SEVILLE Spain Transfer to hotel H
MAY 12 SEVILLE Spain H
MAY 13 SEVILLE Spain Embark Aegean Odyssey O
MAY 14 CADIZ Spain O
MAY 15 CADIZ Spain
MAY 16 MALAGA Spain
MAY 17 CARTAGENA Spain
MAY 18 At Sea
MAY 19 TRAPANI Sicily
MAY 20 VALLETTA Malta
MAY 21 SYRACUSE Sicily
MAY 22 TAORMINA Sicily
MAY 23 PALERMO Sicily O
MAY 24 PALERMO Sicily
MAY 25 SORRENTO Italy O
MAY 26 SORRENTO Italy
MAY 27 ROME Italy
MAY 28 OLBIA Sardinia O
MAY 29 OLBIA Sardinia BONIFACIO Corsica
MAY 30 ELBA Italy
MAY 31 FLORENCE Italy O
JUNE 1 PISA Italy
JUNE 2 At Sea
JUNE 3 MARSEILLES France
JUNE 4 CANNES France O
JUNE 5 CANNES France
JUNE 6 NICE France Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to airport
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Dr Paul Roberts Sackler Keeper of Antiquities at Ashmolean Museum
Dr Paul Roberts was previously Senior Roman Curator in the Department of Greece and Rome at the British Museum, and studied at the Universities of Cambridge, Sheffield and Oxford. At the Ashmolean he is working on a new exhibition, Storms, War and Shipwrecks: Sicily and the Sea - the history of Sicily through shipwreck finds, to open in June 2016.
Duncan Macmillan University of Edinburgh
Duncan Macmillan is an art historian and art critic. He has written a number of books and a great many exhibition catalogues and has won several prizes for his writing. Interviewing the great Surrealist, Joan Miró, was, he feels, one of the most inspiring moments in his career, but he has also worked with and written about many other leading figures of our time in Britain, Europe and America.
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170513A
PLaza de Espana, Seville, Spain
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 19 included tours in 5 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Seville
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
The Coloseum, Rome, Italy
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Dr David Price-Williams and Jeremy Boudreau
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
Optional 2-night hotel stay available in Madrid pre-cruise
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GRAND ROME, RIVIERAS
& MOORISH SPAIN
MAY 25, 2017 ROME TO SEVILLE
26-day Grand Voyage from $11,795pp
Begin your journey with a two-night hotel stay in Rome to give you plenty of time to see the great sites including the Vatican, Colosseum and Roman Forum. Boarding the Aegean Odyssey in nearby Civitavecchia, you’ll cruise to the sparkling waters of Sardinia and Corsica.
Then for almost a week you’ll cruise the French Riviera and have the opportunity to really get to know jet-set resorts like Monte Carlo and Cannes, as well as the stunning countryside of Provence including Avignon and its Papal Palace.
You’ll cruise the entire length of Spain’s Mediterranean coast visiting Valencia and the Moorish palaces and gardens of the Alhambra before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to exotic Morocco. If art is your thing, then the masterpieces of Florence, and the more modern treasures in Barcelona and Malaga will delight, before ending your journey with a cruise up the Guadalquivir and a three-night farewell in Seville, home of the Spanish flamenco dance.
SEVILLE
Cadiz
Malaga
Nice, France
Olbia
Elba
Bonifacio
MarseillesCannes
Barcelona
Valencia
Nice
ROMECarcassonne
Tangier
Florence
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Visit the Basilica of St Peter in Vatican City
• Overnight on the Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
• Cruise the Isles Lavezzi and Maddalena Archipelago on the way to Corsica
• Enjoy overnight stays in Cannes and Nice on the Cote d’Azur
• See the Sagrada Familia and Gaudi heritage in Barcelona
• Cruise inland through the Andalusian countryside from Cadiz to Seville
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
MAY 25 Arrive into ROME Italy Transfer to hotel H
MAY 26 ROME Italy H
MAY 27 ROME Italy Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
MAY 28 OLBIA Sardinia O
MAY 29 OLBIA Sardinia BONIFACIO Corsica
MAY 30 ELBA Italy
MAY 31 FLORENCE Italy O
JUNE 1 PISA Italy
JUNE 2 At Sea
JUNE 3 MARSEILLES France
JUNE 4 CANNES France O
JUNE 5 CANNES France
JUNE 6 NICE France O
JUNE 7 NICE France O
JUNE 8 NICE France MARSEILLES France O
JUNE 9 AVIGNON France
JUNE 10 CARCASSONNE France
JUNE 11 BARCELONA Spain
JUNE 12 VALENCIA Spain
JUNE 13 At Sea
JUNE 14 MALAGA Spain
JUNE 15 TANGIER Morocco
JUNE 16 CADIZ Spain SEVILLE Spain O
JUNE 17 SEVILLE Spain Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel H
JUNE 18 SEVILLE Spain H
JUNE 19 SEVILLE Spain Transfer to Seville airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170527A
Vatican City, Rome Market, Tangier, Morocco
Barcelona, Spain
Seville, SpainFlorence, Italy
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Dr David Price-Williams University of London
David Price-Williams has a first degree in Ancient Near Eastern languages, and has been associated with the eastern Mediterranean – Greece, Turkey, Jordan and the Near East – for more than 40 years. He is deeply involved with all aspects of Near Eastern culture, history and archaeology. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and an elected member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs.
Jeremy Boudreau The British Institute of Florence
Jeremy has headed the History of Art department at the British Institute of Florence since January 2014. His training is as a museum educator and art historian and his specialisation is the art and culture of Renaissance Italy. He is an accredited NADFAS Lecturer, a member of the Association of Art Historians (AAH), and a member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 17 included tours in 4 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Rome
• 2-night hotel stay in Seville
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Ernest Rea and Alan O’Cain
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
Optional 2-night hotel stay in Madrid available post-cruise
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GRAND ITALY, SOUTH OF FRANCE & LONDON
MAY 25, 2017 ROME TO LONDON
38-day Grand Voyage from $13,995pp
Two great cities top-and-tail this departure. You start with a two-night stay in Rome and the chance to get to know this most romantic and historic of cities. Then board Aegean Odyssey and sail for the beautiful islands of Corsica and Sardinia. You’ll also visit Elba, Napoleon’s island of exile, before heading to the Renaissance treasures of Florence.
Relax at sea as the ship heads to the glamour and beauty of the Cote d’Azur. Cruise to the Moorish palaces of southern Spain before heading north along the coast of Portugal. After a trip to the spiritually uplifting cathedral at Santiago de Compostela, Aegean Odyssey cruises up the River Gironde to Bordeaux. Continue on to England’s stunning West Country before ending your voyage with a two-night stay in the great city of London.
Bordeaux, France
LONDON
Cadiz Malaga
Olbia
Elba
Bonifacio
MarseillesCannes
Barcelona
Valencia
Nice
ROMECarcassonne
Seville
Lisbon
Oporto
Vigo
Bordeaux
FalmouthDartmouth
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• The treasures of Italy and the islands of Elba and Sardinia
• Enjoy a week on the French Riviera and in-depth sightseeing
• Follow the coast of Iberia from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic
• A call at exotic Tangier in Morocco, North Africa
• Wine tasting among the chateaux of France
• England’s bucolic West Country
Florence
Tangier
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Honfleur
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
MAY 25 Arrive into ROME Italy Transfer to hotel H
MAY 26 ROME Italy H
MAY 27 ROME Italy Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
MAY 28 OLBIA Sardinia O
MAY 29 OLBIA Sardinia BONIFACIO Corsica
MAY 30 ELBA Italy
MAY 31 FLORENCE Italy O
JUNE 1 PISA Italy
JUNE 2 At Sea
JUNE 3 MARSEILLES France
JUNE 4 CANNES France O
JUNE 5 CANNES France
JUNE 6 NICE France O
JUNE 7 NICE France O
JUNE 8 NICE France MARSEILLES France O
JUNE 9 AVIGNON France
JUNE 10 CARCASSONNE France
JUNE 11 BARCELONA Spain
JUNE 12 VALENCIA Spain
JUNE 13 At Sea
JUNE 14 MALAGA Spain
JUNE 15 TANGIER Morocco
JUNE 16 CADIZ Spain SEVILLE Spain O
JUNE 17 SEVILLE Spain
JUNE 18 At Sea
JUNE 19 LISBON Portugal
JUNE 20 OPORTO Portugal
JUNE 21 VIGO Spain
JUNE 22 At Sea
JUNE 23 BORDEAUX France O
JUNE 24 BORDEAUX France
JUNE 25 At Sea
JUNE 26 FALMOUTH England
JUNE 27 DARTMOUTH England
JUNE 28 HONFLEUR France
JUNE 29 LONDON England Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel H
JUNE 30 LONDON England H
JULY 1 LONDON England Transfer to London Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170527A
Pisa, Italy Lisbon, Portugal
The Eden Project, England
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Christopher Fielden University of London
Christopher Fielden has spent almost sixty years in the wine trade visiting over a hundred countries, buying, selling and drinking wine. In his spare time he has written sixteen books on wine-related subjects. He has been President of the Wine & Spirit Association of Great Britain and Chairman of the Circle of Wine-Writers, and had a column in Decanter for over ten years.
Ernest Rea Broadcaster
Ernie Rea is a celebrated broadcaster who specialises on the history of religions. His regular radio programme, Beyond Belief, was awarded the prestigious Sony Gold Award for the best Speech Programme on British Radio. He worked for the BBC for 22 years in a variety of production and editorial roles, and from 1989 -2001 he was Head of Religious Broadcasting responsible for all their programming nationally and locally.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 24 included tours in 6 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Rome
• 2-night hotel stay in London
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Dr David Price-Williams, Jeremy Boudreau and Alan O’Cain
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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GRAND RIVIERA, IBERIA
& ENGLAND
JUNE 6, 2017 NICE TO LONDON
26-day Grand Voyage from $12,650pp
Changing sceneries feature on this voyage from the French Riviera to the rocky shores of England’s West Country. The South of France is known for its beauty and glamour, which you will experience as you cruise the Cote d’Azur and visit Monte Carlo. It is also, however, home to some remarkable historical sites including the Papal Palace at Avignon and the medieval walled city of Carcassonne.
In southern Spain, you’ll taste sherry in Jerez, visit the palaces and gardens of the Alhambra and cruise up the Guadalquivir River to Seville. During your journey you’ll also visit the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and enjoy a wine tasting in Bordeaux. You then arrive at England’s bucolic West Country before spending two nights in the vibrant city of London.
Carcassonne, France
LONDON
Cadiz Malaga
Marseilles
Barcelona
Valencia
Carcassonne
SevilleLisbon
Oporto
Vigo
Bordeaux
FalmouthDartmouth
NICE
Tangier
Honfleur
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Explore Monte Carlo and visit the Pope’s Palace in Avignon
• See the Gaudi heritage in Barcelona
• Enjoy river cruising through the Andalusian countryside from Cadiz to Seville
• A taste of Portugal in Oporto
• A pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
• Cruise upriver into Bordeaux and France’s wine country
• Memories of D-Day in Normandy
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
JUNE 6 Arrive into NICE France Embark Aegean Odyssey O
JUNE 7 NICE France O
JUNE 8 NICE France MARSEILLES France O
JUNE 9 MARSEILLES France
JUNE 10 CARCASSONNE France
JUNE 11 BARCELONA Spain
JUNE 12 VALENCIA Spain
JUNE 13 At Sea
JUNE 14 MALAGA Spain
JUNE 15 TANGIER Morocco
JUNE 16 CADIZ Spain SEVILLE Spain O
JUNE 17 SEVILLE Spain
JUNE 18 At Sea
JUNE 19 LISBON Portugal
JUNE 20 OPORTO Portugal
JUNE 21 VIGO Spain
JUNE 22 At Sea
JUNE 23 BORDEAUX France O
JUNE 24 BORDEAUX France
JUNE 25 At Sea
JUNE 26 FALMOUTH England
JUNE 27 DARTMOUTH England
JUNE 28 HONFLEUR France
JUNE 29 LONDON England Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel H
JUNE 30 LONDON England H
JULY 1 LONDON England Transfer to London Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170606A
Park Guell, Barcelona Prince’s Palace, Monte Carlo
Lisbon, Portugal
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Christopher Fielden University of London
Christopher Fielden has spent almost sixty years in the wine trade visiting over a hundred countries, buying, selling and drinking wine. In his spare time he has written sixteen books on wine-related subjects. He has been President of the Wine & Spirit Association of Great Britain and Chairman of the Circle of Wine-Writers, and had a column in Decanter for over ten years.
Ernest Rea Broadcaster
Ernie Rea is a celebrated broadcaster who specialises on the history of religions. His regular radio programme, Beyond Belief, was awarded the prestigious Sony Gold Award for the best Speech Programme on British Radio. He worked for the BBC for 22 years in a variety of production and editorial roles, and from 1989 - 2001 he was Head of Religious Broadcasting responsible for all their programming nationally and locally.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 17 included tours in 5 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in London
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Tower Bridge, London, England
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Alan O’Cain
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GRAND FRANCE, SPAIN, GREAT BRITAIN
& ICELAND
JUNE 6, 2017 NICE TO LONDON
38-day Grand Voyage from $14,795pp
The South of France is known for its beauty and glamour, which you will experience as you cruise the Riviera and visit Monte Carlo. It is also, however, home to some remarkable historical sites including the Papal Palace at Avignon and the medieval walled city of Carcassonne. Then sail to southern Spain to taste sherry in Jerez, visit the palaces and gardens of the Alhambra and cruise up the Guadalquivir River to Seville. During your journey you’ll also visit the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and enjoy a wine tasting in Bordeaux.
Then you arrive at England’s bucolic West Country where you will visit the spectacular gardens of the Eden Project, and the charming port of Dartmouth before taking a short sail to Normandy. From London, you sail north to circumnavigate the magnificent island of Iceland, watch the marvellous wildlife and relax in the warm waters of Mytvan Nature Baths.
Nice, France
Cadiz
Malaga
Marseilles
Barcelona
Valencia
Carcassonne
SevilleLisbon
Oporto
Vigo
Bordeaux
FalmouthDartmouth
Tangier
Honfleur
Rosyth
Lerwick
Kirkwall
Torshavn
Heimaey
Reykyavik
Isafjordur
AkureyriHusavik
LONDON
NICE
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Cruise the Mediterranean from the Cote d’Azur to the Costa del Sol
• River cruising to the heart of Seville and the wine country around Bordeaux
• Cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangierin Morocco
• Take a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
• Call in on the remote Orkney, Shetland and Faroe Islands
• Circumnavigate Iceland on our inaugural voyage to the Arctic Circle
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
JUNE 6 Arrive into NICE France Embark Aegean Odyssey O
JUNE 7 NICE France O
JUNE 8 NICE France MARSEILLES France O
JUNE 9 AVIGNON France
JUNE 10 CARCASSONNE France
JUNE 11 BARCELONA Spain
JUNE 12 VALENCIA Spain
JUNE 13 At Sea
JUNE 14 MALAGA Spain
JUNE 15 TANGIER Morocco
JUNE 16 CADIZ Spain SEVILLE Spain O
JUNE 17 SEVILLE Spain
JUNE 18 At Sea
JUNE 19 LISBON Portugal
JUNE 20 OPORTO Portugal
JUNE 21 VIGO Spain
JUNE 22 At Sea
JUNE 23 BORDEAUX France O
JUNE 24 BORDEAUX France
JUNE 25 At Sea
JUNE 26 FALMOUTH England
JUNE 27 DARTMOUTH England
JUNE 28 HONFLEUR France
JUNE 29 LONDON England
JUNE 30 At Sea
JULY 1 ROSYTH Scotland
JULY 2 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
JULY 3 At Sea
JULY 4 HEIMAEY Iceland
JULY 5 REYKYAVIK Iceland
JULY 6 ISAFJORDUR Iceland
JULY 7 AKUREYRI Iceland
JULY 8 HUSAVIK Iceland
JULY 9 At Sea
JULY 10 TORSHAVN Faroe Islands
JULY 11 LERWICK Shetland Islands
JULY 12 At Sea
JULY 13 LONDON England Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to London Airport
O Overnight stay in port AEG170606B
Santiago de Compostela, Spain Skogafoss Waterfall, Iceland
The Forth Bridge, Edinburgh
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Christopher Fielden University of London
Christopher Fielden has spent almost sixty years in the wine trade visiting over a hundred countries, buying, selling and drinking wine. In his spare time he has written sixteen books on wine-related subjects. He has been President of the Wine & Spirit Association of Great Britain and Chairman of the Circle of Wine-Writers, and had a column in Decanter for over ten years.
Ernest Rea Broadcaster
Ernie Rea is a celebrated broadcaster who specialises on the history of religions. His regular radio programme, Beyond Belief, was awarded the prestigious Sony Gold Award for the best Speech Programme on British Radio. He worked for the BBC for 22 years in a variety of production and editorial roles, and from 1989 - 2001 he was Head of Religious Broadcasting responsible for all their programming nationally and locally.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 26 included tours in 8 countries
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Optional 2-night hotel stay in London available post-cruise
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Alan O’Cain and David Drewry
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GRAND ICELANDIC
VOYAGEJUNE 15, 2017 SEVILLE TO LONDON
29-day Grand Voyage from $13,850pp
Begin your journey in southern Spain in the Andalusian city of Seville. Then board Aegean Odyssey and cruise down the Guadalquivir River to the Atlantic Ocean. During your cruise north you’ll visit the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and enjoy a wine tasting in Bordeaux.
Then you arrive at England’s bucolic West Country where you will visit the spectacular gardens of the Eden Project and the charming port of Dartmouth before memories of WWII take over in Normandy.
Cruising north you stop for a visit to Edinburgh and the Orkney Islands on the way to Iceland, where you will explore the dramatic glacial landscapes and the vibrant capital Reykjavik. Head back to London via the Faroe and Shetland Islands.
Oporto, Portugal
Lisbon
Oporto
Vigo
Bordeaux
FalmouthDartmouth
Honfleur
Rosyth
Lerwick
Kirkwall
Torshavn
Heimaey
Reykyavik
Isafjordur
AkureyriHusavik
LONDON
SEVILLE
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• A cruise through the Andalusian countryside from the heart of Seville
• Port tasting in Portugal and wine tasting in France
• River cruising along the Gironde River to Bordeaux
• Memories of D-Day on the Normandy coast
• Visits to the capital cities of London and Edinburgh
• Explore neolithic Skara Brae on the remote Orkney Islands
• Circumnavigation of Iceland including the capital, Reykjavik
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
30
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170617A
Kirkjufell Mountain, Iceland Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Tower of London, England
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
David Drewry University of London
David Drewry is Honorary Fellow at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University where he was previously Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute. David has research interests in environmental science, particularly geology, glaciology and climate change. He has published three books and more than 100 research papers. He has led scientific expeditions to the Arctic as well as to Antarctica.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 20 included tours in 7 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Seville
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Optional 2-night hotel stay in Madrid available pre-cruise and London post-cruise
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Christopher Fielden
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JUNE 15 Arrive into SEVILLE Spain
Transfer to hotel H
JUNE 16 SEVILLE Spain H
JUNE 17 SEVILLE Spain
Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
JUNE 18 At Sea
JUNE 19 LISBON Portugal
JUNE 20 OPORTO Portugal
JUNE 21 VIGO Spain
JUNE 22 At Sea
JUNE 23 BORDEAUX France O
JUNE 24 BORDEAUX France
JUNE 25 At Sea
JUNE 26 FALMOUTH England
JUNE 27 DARTMOUTH England
JUNE 28 HONFLEUR France
JUNE 29 LONDON England
JUNE 30 At Sea
JULY 1 ROSYTH Scotland
JULY 2 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
JULY 3 At Sea
JULY 4 HEIMAEY Iceland
JULY 5 REYKYAVIK Iceland
JULY 6 ISAFJORDUR Iceland
JULY 7 AKUREYRI Iceland
JULY 8 HUSAVIK Iceland
JULY 9 At Sea
JULY 10 TORSHAVN Faroe Islands
JULY 11 LERWICK Shetland Islands
JULY 12 At Sea
JULY 13 LONDON England Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to London Airport
GRAND IBERIA, FRANCE, BRITAIN
& ICELANDJUNE 15, 2017 SEVILLE TO EDINBURGH
44-day Grand Voyage from $15,995pp
Begin your journey with a 2- night hotel stay in Andalusian Seville before boarding Aegean Odyssey and sailing down the Guadalquivir River to the Atlantic Ocean. During your journey north you’ll visit the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and enjoy a wine tasting in Bordeaux. Then you arrive at England’s bucolic West Country where you will visit the spectacular gardens of the Eden Project and the charming port of Dartmouth on the way to London.
The highlight of this 6- week Grand voyage must surely be the visit to Iceland where you will circumnavigate the island, enjoy dramatic glacial landscapes, the capital, Reykjavik and four more ports of call. Head back to London via the Faroe Islands and Shetland Islands before continuing on a cruise around the west coast of England to Dublin’s Fair City and the castles and islands of Scotland’s west coast.
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• River cruising in Spain and France
• Visit Seville’s Royal Palace Alcazar and Santiago de Compostela
• Cruise to the far north and visit five ports in remote Iceland on the edge of the Arctic Circle
• Comprehensive exploration of British islands including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, Isles of Scilly,
Outer Hebrides, Orkneys, Shetlands and Arran
• Overnight call at Dublin, the stately Irish capital
Puffins, Orkney Islands
Lisbon
Oporto
Vigo
Bordeaux
FalmouthDartmouth London
Honfleur
Rosyth
Lerwick
Kirkwall
Torshavn
Heimaey
Reykyavik
Isafjordur
AkureyriHusavik
EDINBURGHIsle of Arran
Oban
ScrabsterStornoway
Dublin
Guernsey
Isle of Man
SEVILLE
Liverpool
Greenock
Isles of Scilly
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
JUNE 15 Arrive into SEVILLE Spain Transfer to hotel H
JUNE 16 SEVILLE Spain H
JUNE 17 SEVILLE Spain Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
JUNE 18 At Sea
JUNE 19 LISBON Portugal
JUNE 20 OPORTO Portugal
JUNE 21 VIGO Spain
JUNE 22 At Sea
JUNE 23 BORDEAUX France O
JUNE 24 BORDEAUX France
JUNE 25 At Sea
JUNE 26 FALMOUTH England
JUNE 27 DARTMOUTH England
JUNE 28 HONFLEUR France
JUNE 29 LONDON England
JUNE 30 At Sea
JULY 1 ROSYTH Scotland
JULY 2 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
JULY 3 At Sea
JULY 4 HEIMAEY Iceland
JULY 5 REYKYAVIK Iceland
JULY 6 ISAFJORDUR Iceland
JULY 7 AKUREYRI Iceland
JULY 8 HUSAVIK Iceland
JULY 9 At Sea
JULY 10 TORSHAVN Faroe Islands
JULY 11 LERWICK Shetland Islands
JULY 12 At Sea
JULY 13 LONDON England
JULY 14 GUERNSEY Channel Islands
JULY 15 FALMOUTH England
JULY 16 ISLES OF SCILLY
JULY 17 DUBLIN Ireland O
JULY 18 DUBLIN Ireland
JULY 19 LIVERPOOL England
JULY 20 DOUGLAS Isle of Man
JULY 21 ISLE OF ARRAN Scotland
JULY 22 STORNOWAY Scotland
JULY 23 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
JULY 24 SCRABSTER Scotland
JULY 25 OBAN Scotland
JULY 26 GREENOCK/EDINBURGH Disembark Aegean Odyssey Transfer to Edinburgh H
JULY 27 EDINBURGH Scotland H
JULY 28 EDINBURGH Scotland Transfer to Edinburgh Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170617B
Glacier Bay, Iceland Seville, Spain
Dublin, Ireland
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Christopher Fielden University of London
Christopher Fielden has spent almost sixty years in the wine trade visiting over a hundred countries, buying, selling and drinking wine. In his spare time he has written sixteen books on wine-related subjects. He has been President of the Wine & Spirit Association of Great Britain and Chairman of the Circle of Wine-Writers, and had a column in Decanter for over ten years.
Professor Sandy Primrose MBE Biotechnologist
Sandy Primrose has degrees from the University of Strathclyde and the University of California. He has written a number of very popular scientific textbooks. Sandy’s passion is gardening and he has shown many groups round his garden and when he does so tells them the stories behind the plants that he grows. These stories, and his experiences in industry, form the basis of his entertaining cruise lectures.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS• 31 included tours in 8 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Seville• 2-night hotel stay in Edinburgh
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Optional 2-night hotel stay in Madrid available pre-cruise
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Hugh Ellwood and David Drewry
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GRAND ICELAND & THE BRITISH
ISLESJUNE 27, 2017 LONDON TO EDINBURGH
32-day Grand Voyage from $14,495pp
From London sail to Edinburgh and on to the small volcanic island of Heimaey in the remote Westman archipelago, your first Icelandic port of call before we visit the island’s cosmopolitan capital Reykjavik. From here you will visit the dramatic landscapes of Thingvellir National Park.
Then sail to the port of Isafjordur on the edge of the Arctic Circle and Akureyri with its magnificent green pastures, waterfalls and whale-filled bays. Finally a call at Husavik, a charming harbour surrounded by snow-covered mountains, which is full of colourful houses and home to the geothermal Myvatn Nature Baths.
During this cruise, you will also visit England’s bucolic West Country where you will visit the spectacular gardens of the Eden Project. A short sail across the Irish Sea brings you to the great city of Dublin before heading north to the castles and islands of Scotland, ending your cruise with a 2-night hotel stay in Edinburgh.
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Call in on the Orkneys before five days sailing around Iceland
• Visit the Thingvellir National Park
• Discover neolithic Skara Brae in the Shetland Islands
• Guernsey in the Channel Islands plus the Isles of Scilly
• Overnight stay in Dublin’s “Fair City”
• Tour the stunning English Lake District or historic Chester
Edinburgh, Scotland
FalmouthDartmouth
Rosyth
Lerwick
Kirkwall
Torshavn
Heimaey
Reykyavik
IsafjordurAkureyri
Husavik
EDINBURGHIsle of Arran
Oban
Greenock
ScrabsterStornoway
Dublin
Guernsey
Isle of Man
Liverpool
Greenock
Isles of Scilly
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
LONDON
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
JUNE 27 Arrive into LONDON England Transfer to hotel H
JUNE 28 LONDON England H
JUNE 29 LONDON England Transfer to Tilbury Embark Aegean Odyssey
JUNE 30 At Sea
JULY 1 ROSYTH Scotland
JULY 2 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
JULY 3 At Sea
JULY 4 HEIMAEY Iceland
JULY 5 REYKYAVIK Iceland
JULY 6 ISAFJORDUR Iceland
JULY 7 AKUREYRI Iceland
JULY 8 HUSAVIK Iceland
JULY 9 At Sea
JULY 10 TORSHAVN Faroe Islands
JULY 11 LERWICK Shetland Islands
JULY 12 At Sea
JULY 13 LONDON England
JULY 14 GUERNSEY Channel Islands
JULY 15 FALMOUTH England
JULY 16 ISLES OF SCILLY
JULY 17 DUBLIN Ireland O
JULY 18 DUBLIN Ireland
JULY 19 LIVERPOOL England
JULY 20 DOUGLAS Isle of Man
JULY 21 ISLE OF ARRAN Scotland
JULY 22 STORNOWAY Hebrides
JULY 23 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
JULY 24 SCRABSTER Scotland
JULY 25 OBAN Scotland
JULY 26 GREENOCK/EDINBURGH Disembark Aegean Odyssey Transfer to Edinburgh H
JULY 27 EDINBURGH Scotland H
JULY 28 EDINBURGH Scotland Transfer to Edinburgh Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170629A
Stokkur Geyser, Iceland Tresco Abbey Gardens, Isles of Scilly
Reykjavik, Iceland
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Hugh Ellwood Architect and Artist
Hugh Ellwood was educated in the classics and went to university in Rome to study philosophy. He has lectured extensively to various societies and organisations on art and architecture and is a NADFAS accredited lecturer. During the 1980s he began to sketch with watercolour as a complement to the pursuit of architecture. His subjects are mainly buildings, the landscape and the relationship between the two.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS• 22 included tours in 5 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in London• 2-night hotel stay in Edinburgh
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Sandy Primrose and David Drewry
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GRAND GREAT BRITAIN
& IRELANDJULY 11, 2017 LONDON TO LONDON
29-day Grand Voyage from $13,950pp
From the serene beauty of the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly to the great cities of Dublin and Edinburgh, this voyage visits the best of the British Isles and Ireland. Start with a two-night hotel stay in London and the chance to explore this great city. As well as beautiful Guernsey in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, this leg of the voyage also includes the remarkable Eden Project.
Then sail to Ireland to call at Dublin before returning to the British mainland for a trip to the inspirational scenery of the Lake District. In Scotland, the itinerary includes the Hebrides, the Orkney Islands and the Castle of Mey. Here you will enjoy malt whisky tasting, stunning coastal cruising, dramatic landscapes and the grand castles of Scotland. You will also visit Edinburgh before heading back to Ireland to explore the country’s west coast.
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Sail to Guernsey, Jersey, the Isles of Scilly, Isle of Man, Orkneys and Outer Hebrides
• Overnight stay in Dublin’s “Fair City”
• Visit the stunning English Lake District or historic Chester
• Scotland’s scenic coastline and castles
• Sail around Ireland’s dramatic West Coast
• Visits to Cork, Edinburgh and Cardiff
The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Falmouth
Kirkwall
LONDON
Isle of Arran
Oban
ScrabsterStornoway
Dublin
Guernsey
Liverpool
Greenock
Isles of Scilly
Port EllenKillybegs
Glengarriff Cork Cardiff
Jersey
Douglas
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
JULY 11 Arrive into LONDON England Transfer to hotel H
JULY 12 LONDON England H
JULY 13 LONDON England Transfer to Tilbury Embark Aegean Odyssey
JULY 14 GUERNSEY Channel Islands
JULY 15 FALMOUTH England
JULY 16 ISLES OF SCILLY
JULY 17 DUBLIN Ireland O
JULY 18 DUBLIN Ireland
JULY 19 LIVERPOOL England
JULY 20 DOUGLAS Isle of Man
JULY 21 ISLE OF ARRAN Scotland
JULY 22 STORNOWAY Hebrides
JULY 23 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
JULY 24 SCRABSTER Scotland
JULY 25 OBAN Scotland
JULY 26 GREENOCK Scotland
JULY 27 PORT ELLEN Scotland
JULY 28 OBAN Scotland
JULY 29 KILLYBEGS Ireland
JULY 30 At Sea
JULY 31 GLENGARRIFF Ireland
AUG 1 CORK Ireland
AUG 2 DUBLIN Ireland O
AUG 3 DUBLIN Ireland
AUG 4 CARDIFF Wales
AUG 5 ISLES OF SCILLY
AUG 6 JERSEY Channel Islands
AUG 7 At Sea
AUG 8 LONDON England Disembark Aegean Odyssey Transfer to airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170713A
Princes Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland Gorey Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands
Isle of Arran, Scotland
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Hugh Ellwood Architect and Artist
Hugh Ellwood was educated in the classics and went to university in Rome to study philosophy. He has lectured extensively to various societies and organisations on art and architecture and is a NADFAS accredited lecturer. During the 1980s he began to sketch with watercolour as a complement to the pursuit of architecture. His subjects are mainly buildings, the landscape and the relationship between the two.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS• 22 included tours in 4 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in London
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Sandy Primrose, Brian Williams, Thomas Mannack and Gillian Hovell
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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GRAND BRITAIN, ICELAND, FRANCE &
PORTUGALJULY 24, 2017 EDINBURGH TO LISBON
44-day Grand Voyage from $16,350pp
This is a real gem of a journey that will not only take you to the great capital cities of Edinburgh, Dublin and London but also to the stunning islands of the Isles of Scilly, Shetlands and Jersey. Along the way you taste malt whisky at a famous distillery and visit the great castles of Scotland. As the ship heads south to Portugal, you will enjoy an overnight tour of France’s Chateaux Country, marvel at the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela, and taste wine in Bordeaux. At the heart of this voyage, however, is the magnificent island of Iceland. Here you will visit the vibrant capital of Reykjavik, see the extraordinary volcanic and glacial landscapes, watch Iceland’s marvellous wildlife and relax in the warm waters of Mytvan Nature Baths.
Belem Tower, Lisbon
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Sail around Ireland’s dramatic west coast
• Visit Cork, Dublin and Cardiff
• Call in on the Isles of Scilly and Jersey
• Visit the neolithic ruins at Skara Brae
• Circumnavigate Iceland and visit the capital, Reykjavik
• Explore the fashionable resort of Deauville or historic Caen
• Spend a night in France’s Chateaux Country
• Sail up the Gironde River into Bordeaux for a wine tasting
• Make a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Kirkwall
Dublin
Greenock
Isles of Scilly
Port EllenKillybegs
Glengarriff Cork Cardiff
Jersey
EDINBURGH
LISBON
London
Lerwick
Torshavn
Heimaey
Akureyri Husavik
Honfleur
Saint-Malo
La Rochelle
Bordeaux
La Coruna
Oporto
Isafjordur
Reykjavik
See inset
Oban
Chateau Country
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
JULY 24 Arrive into EDINBURGH Scotland Transfer to hotel H
JULY 25 EDINBURGH Scotland H
JULY 26 EDINBURGH/GREENOCK Scotland Embark Aegean Odyssey
JULY 27 PORT ELLEN Scotland
JULY 28 OBAN Scotland
JULY 29 KILLYBEGS Ireland
JULY 30 At Sea
JULY 31 GLENGARRIFF Ireland
AUG 1 CORK Ireland
AUG 2 DUBLIN Ireland O
AUG 3 DUBLIN Ireland
AUG 4 CARDIFF Wales
AUG 5 ISLES OF SCILLY
AUG 6 JERSEY Channel Islands
AUG 7 At Sea
AUG 8 LONDON England
AUG 9 At Sea
AUG 10 ROSYTH Scotland
AUG 11 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
AUG 12 At Sea
AUG 13 HEIMAEY Iceland
AUG 14 REYKJAVIK Iceland
AUG 15 ISAFJORDJUR Iceland
AUG 16 AKUREYRI Iceland
AUG 17 HUSAVIK Iceland
AUG 18 At Sea
AUG 19 TORSHAVN Faroe Islands
AUG 20 LERWICK Shetland Islands
AUG 21 At Sea
AUG 22 LONDON England
AUG 23 HONFLEUR France
AUG 24 SAINT-MALO France
AUG 25 At Sea
AUG 26 MONTOIR de BRETAGNE France H
AUG 27 CHATEAUX COUNTRY France
AUG 28 LA ROCHELLE France
AUG 29 BORDEAUX France O
AUG 30 BORDEAUX France
AUG 31 At Sea
SEP 1 LA CORUNA Spain
SEP 2 OPORTO Portugal
SEP 3 LISBON Portugal Disembark Aegean Odyssey Transfer to Hotel H
SEP 4 LISBON Portugal H
SEP 5 LISBON Portugal Transfer to Lisbon Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170726B
Godafoss Falls, Iceland London, England
Wine tasting, Bordeaux
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Peter Mawby OBE, Emeritus Professor, University of Oxford
As an ornithologist and research ecologist Peter has travelled widely and is a regular and highly successful cruise ship lecturer. In recent years Peter has visited places as far flung as Polynesia, the Amazon, Central America, New England, the Atlantic Islands, Iceland and Mediterranean. When not lecturing Peter welcomes the opportunity to enhance passengers’ experiences of the wildlife around them.
Martin Biddle Wildlife lecturer, ornithologist and research ecologist
Martin Biddle was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge, of which he is an Honorary Fellow. Now Emeritus Professor of Medieval Archaeology at Hertford College, Oxford, he was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 1984. His principal interests are the archaeology and history of towns, and of the early church. His books include The Future of London’s Past, The Tomb of Christ, Nonsuch Palace, and King Arthur’s Round Table.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS• 28 included tours in 7 countries• 2-night hotel stay in Edinburgh
• 2-night hotel stay in Lisbon
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Maggie McNie, Brian Williams, Thomas Mannack, Gillian Hovell, Sandy Primrose and Joyce Salisbury
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
AUGUST 6, 2017 LONDON TO LISBON
31-day Grand Voyage from $14,395pp
Begin this fabulous journey with a two-night stay in London before sailing north for Iceland. On the way visit Scotland’s historic capital of Edinburgh and the remote Orkney Islands. Then arrive at a place that truly deserves the description unique, Iceland. It is difficult to describe the dramatic and unique landscapes of Iceland without resorting to clichés: this is the land of gushing geysers, rumbling volcanoes and creeping glaciers.
Your visit includes the vibrant capital of Reykjavik, the island’s extraordinary volcanic and glacial landscapes and Mytyan with its relaxing thermal baths. As the ship heads south to Portugal, you will enjoy an overnight trip of France’s Chateaux Country, marvel at the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela, and taste wine in Bordeaux after sailing up the Gironde River.
Chateaux Country, France
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Enjoy a day in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh
• Visit the Orkney, Shetland and remote Faroe Islands
• Circumnavigate Iceland, visit the capital, Reykjavik, and four other ports of call
• Spend a night in France’s Chateaux Country
• Sail up the Gironde River into Bordeaux for a wine tasting
• Make a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
• Port tasting in Oporto and city tour in Lisbon
Kirkwall
LONDON
LISBON
Rosyth
Lerwick
HonfleurSaint-Malo
La Rochelle
Bordeaux
La Coruna
TorshavnHeimaey
Akureyri HusavikIsafjordur
Reykjavik
Chateaux Country
Oporto
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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GRAND ICELAND & CELTIC EUROPE
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
AUG 6 Arrive into LONDON England Transfer to hotel H
AUG 7 LONDON England H
AUG 8 LONDON England Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
AUG 9 At Sea
AUG 10 ROSYTH Scotland
AUG 11 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
AUG 12 At Sea
AUG 13 HEIMAEY Iceland
AUG 14 REYKJAVIK Iceland
AUG 15 ISAFJORDJUR Iceland
AUG 16 AKUREYRI Iceland
AUG 17 HUSAVIK Iceland
AUG 18 At Sea
AUG 19 TORSHAVN Faroe Islands
AUG 20 LERWICK Shetland Islands
AUG 21 At Sea
AUG 22 LONDON England
AUG 23 HONFLEUR France
AUG 24 SAINT-MALO France
AUG 25 At Sea
AUG 26 MONTOIR de BRETAGNE France H
AUG 27 CHATEAUX COUNTRY France
AUG 28 LA ROCHELLE France
AUG 29 BORDEAUX France O
AUG 30 BORDEAUX France
AUG 31 At Sea
SEP 1 LA CORUNA Spain
SEP 2 OPORTO Portugal
SEP 3 LISBON Portugal Disembark Aegean Odyssey Transfer to Hotel H
SEP 4 LISBON Portugal H
SEP 5 LISBON Portugal Transfer to Lisbon Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170808A
Iceland
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Maggie McNie The Institute of Masters of Wine
Maggie trained as an actress at Rada, and was taught to sing by the great English tenor, Heddle Nash. She originally worked for International Distillers & Vintners at Harlow as a PA and then became Manager in charge of product training. She passed the Master of Wine Examination in 1986, and since then has worked privately as an educator, wine writer, lecturer and consultant.
Professor Brian Williams University of Aberdeen
Brian is the Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Aberdeen and currently holds adjunct professorial positions in the Universities of Manchester and Bristol in the UK, and Dublin in Ireland. He has made TV appearances and presented Radio 4 programmes for the BBC. Brian gained his Ph.D. in sedimentary geology from the University of Wales, and has lectured on Voyages to Antiquity cruises since 2011.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 18 included tours in 6 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in London
• 2-night hotel stay in Lisbon
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Faroe IslandsBordeaux, France
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Martin Biddle OBE, Peter Mawby and Joyce Salisbury
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
GRAND VOYAGE TO
ICELAND & THE MEDITERRANEAN
AUGUST 6, 2017 LONDON TO ROME
43-day Grand Voyage from $16,150pp
Starting from London, one of the world’s greatest cultural and historical capitals, this journey voyages from the volcanic and glacial landscapes of Iceland to the sun-soaked shores of Spain and Italy. You will also enjoy an overnight land tour to France’s majestic Chateaux Country, river cruising to moor in the heart of Bordeaux, and sherry tasting at one of Spain’s best bodegas.
This itinerary includes some of Europe’s greatest architectural and artistic treasures including the magnificent achievements of the Renaissance in Florence, the Moorish palaces and gardens of the Alhambra, the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela and the Papal Palace at Avignon. End your trip with a two-night hotel stay in the wonderful city of Rome.
Florence, Italy
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Call at Edinburgh and the Orkney Islands on the way to the Arctic Circle
• Visit five ports of call on a circumnavigation of Iceland
• Fashionable Deauville or historic Caen in Normandy
• Spend the night in the Chateaux Country of France’s Loire Valley
• Visit Santiago de Compostela and the Alhambra in Granada
• Cruise Cinque Terre to jet-set Portofino
• Immerse yourself in the art of Florence and the history of Rome
Kirkwall
LONDON
ROME
Rosyth
Lerwick
HonfleurSaint-Malo
La Rochelle
Bordeaux
La Coruna
Lisbon
TorshavnHeimaey
Akureyri HusavikIsafjordur
Reykjavik
Chateaux Country
Oporto
Cadiz
Portofino
Monte CarloBarcelonaValencia
Malaga
CarcassonneMarseilles
Florence
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Icelandic landscape Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Islands
Portofino, Italy
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
AUG 6 Arrive into LONDON England Transfer to hotel H
AUG 7 LONDON England H
AUG 8 LONDON England Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
AUG 9 At Sea
AUG 10 ROSYTH Scotland
AUG 11 KIRKWALL Orkney Islands
AUG 12 At Sea
AUG 13 HEIMAEY Iceland
AUG 14 REYKJAVIK Iceland
AUG 15 ISAFJORDJUR Iceland
AUG 16 AKUREYRI Iceland
AUG 17 HUSAVIK Iceland
AUG 18 At Sea
AUG 19 TORSHAVN Faroe Islands
AUG 20 LERWICK Shetland Islands
AUG 21 At Sea
AUG 22 LONDON England
AUG 23 HONFLEUR France
AUG 24 SAINT-MALO France
AUG 25 At Sea
AUG 26 MONTOIR de BRETAGNE France H
AUG 27 CHATEAUX COUNTRY France
AUG 28 LA ROCHELLE France
AUG 29 BORDEAUX France O
AUG 30 BORDEAUX France
AUG 31 At Sea
SEP 1 LA CORUNA Spain
SEP 2 OPORTO Portugal
SEP 3 LISBON Portugal
SEP 4 CADIZ Spain
SEP 5 MALAGA Spain
SEP 6 At Sea
SEP 7 VALENCIA Spain
SEP 8 BARCELONA Spain
SEP 9 CARCASSONNE France
SEP 10 MARSEILLES France O
SEP 11 MARSEILLES France MONTE CARLO Monaco O
SEP 12 MONTE CARLO Monaco
SEP 13 PORTOFINO Italy
SEP 14 FLORENCE/PISA Italy
SEP 15 ROME Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey Transfer to Hotel H
SEP 16 ROME Italy H
SEP 17 ROME Italy Transfer to Rome Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170808B
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Professor Brian Williams University of Aberdeen
Brian is the Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Aberdeen and currently holds adjunct professorial positions in the Universities of Manchester and Bristol in the UK, and Dublin in Ireland. He has made TV appearances and presented Radio 4 programmes for the BBC. Brian gained his Ph.D. in sedimentary geology from the University of Wales and in 2004. He has lectured on Voyages to Antiquity cruises since 2011.
Simon Chaplin Director of Culture and Society, Wellcome Trust
Simon is Director of Culture & Society at the Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health. Simon has extensive experience in lecturing to a wide range of audiences. Many of his talks explore the history of medicine and health and its relevance to our lives today, and he is particularly skilled at bringing medical topics to life for non-medical audiences.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 27 included tours in 8 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in London
• 2-night hotel stay in Rome
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Peter Mawby, Maggie McNie, Martin Biddle, Jane Salisbury and Jonathan Phillips
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
GRAND VOYAGE TO
ROMEAUGUST 20, 2017 LONDON TO ROME
29-day Grand Voyage from $12,995pp
After enjoying two nights in London, join Aegean Odyssey for the short sail to Normandy to visit the elegant seaside town of Deauville and the historic buildings on Mont Saint-Michel. Other highlights in France include an overnight stay in the majestic Chateaux Country of the Loire and wine tasting at a chateau in Bordeaux. Continue on to the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela, the medieval relics of Portuguese Oporto and Lisbon, with its white-domed cathedrals and sun-drenched cafes.
Then sail along the coast of southern Spain where highlights include the Moorish palaces and gardens of the Alhambra and the fascinating architecture of Barcelona. You can relax on the Cote d’Azur while enjoying stunning coastal cruising and enjoy visits to stylish Monte Carlo and beautiful Provence. On the way to Rome, your final destination, call at Portofino on the Ligurian Coast and visit the Renaissance treasures of Florence.
Alhambra Palace, Spain
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Overnight excursion to France’s magnificent Chateaux Country
• Wine tasting and tour of the Bordeaux vineyards
• Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
• Port tasting in Oporto and sherry tasting in Jerez
• Excursion to Granada with the Alhambra Palace and Generalife
• Overnight stay in jet-set Monte Carlo and call at Portofino
• Visit to the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia in Florence
• Tour of St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
LONDON
ROME
HonfleurSaint-Malo
La Rochelle
Bordeaux
La Coruna
Lisbon
Chateaux Country
Oporto
Cadiz
Portofino
BarcelonaValencia
Malaga
Carcassonne
Marseilles FlorenceMonte Carlo
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Monte Carlo, Monaco Rome, Italy
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
AUG 20 Arrive into LONDON England Transfer to hotel H
AUG 21 LONDON England H
AUG 22 LONDON England Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
AUG 23 HONFLEUR France
AUG 24 SAINT-MALO France
AUG 25 At Sea
AUG 26 MONTOIR de BRETAGNE France H
AUG 27 CHATEAUX COUNTRY France
AUG 28 LA ROCHELLE France
AUG 29 BORDEAUX France O
AUG 30 BORDEAUX France
AUG 31 At Sea
SEP 1 LA CORUNA Spain
SEP 2 OPORTO Portugal
SEP 3 LISBON Portugal
SEP 4 CADIZ Spain
SEP 5 MALAGA Spain
SEP 6 At Sea
SEP 7 VALENCIA Spain
SEP 8 BARCELONA Spain
SEP 9 CARCASSONNE France
SEP 10 MARSEILLES France O
SEP 11 MARSEILLES France MONTE CARLO Monaco O
SEP 12 MONTE CARLO Monaco
SEP 13 PORTOFINO Italy
SEP 14 FLORENCE/PISA Italy
SEP 15 ROME Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey Transfer to Hotel H
SEP 16 ROME Italy H
SEP 17 ROME Italy Transfer to Rome Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170822A
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Professor Jonathan Philips Royal Holloway, University of London
Jonathan Phillips is Professor of Crusading History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of numerous books on the crusades, most recently Holy Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades which was selected as a ‘History Book of 2009’ by The Sunday Telegraph. He is currently filming a major series ‘The Road from Christ to Constantine’ which he will present.
Simon Chaplin Director of Culture and Society, Wellcome Trust
Simon is Director of Culture & Society at the Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health. Simon has extensive experience in lecturing to a wide range of audiences. Many of his talks explore the history of medicine and health and its relevance to our lives today, and he is particularly skilled at bringing medical topics to life for non-medical audiences.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 18 included tours in 6 countries• 2-night hotel stay in London• 2-night hotel stay in Rome
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Bordeaux vineyardsPort cellars, Oporto
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Maggie McNie and Joyce Salisbury
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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GRAND EUROPEAN JOURNEY
AUGUST 20, 2017 LONDON TO VENICE
39-day Grand Voyage from $14,650pp
This wide-ranging itinerary travels to the very best cities, landscapes and historical sites that Europe has to offer. Beginning with a two-night stay in London, you join the ship and head for Normandy. In France, you will also embark on a wonderful overnight stay in the Chateaux Country, visit the Atlantic port of La Rochelle and enjoy a wine tasting session in a Bordeaux chateau. Continue on to the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela, the medieval relics of the Portuguese city of Oporto and Lisbon, with its white-domed cathedrals and sun-drenched cafes.
You will sail along the coast of southern Spain where highlights include the Moorish palaces and gardens of the Alhambra and the fascinating architecture of Barcelona. You can relax on the Cote d’Azur while enjoying stunning coastal cruising and visit stylish Monte Carlo and beautiful Provence. On the way to Rome, call at Portofino on the Italian Riviera and visit the Renaissance treasures of Florence.
Then travel on to the stunning Amalfi Coast and the port of Sorrento. From here you will visit the ruins of Pompeii before returning to the ship to cruise past the island of Capri on the way to Taormina in Sicily. Finally, you head for Venice via the island of Corfu, Split, Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian coast.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Visit to Mont Saint-Michel
• Two-day tour of the Chateaux Country in France’s Loire Valley
• Overnight on board in Bordeaux, Marseilles, Monte Carlo, Sorrento and Venice
• Cruise the entire length of Spain’s Mediterranean coast and France’s Riviera
• Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Visit the Roman ruins at Paestum
• Sail the beautiful Dalmatian coast to Dubrovnik and Split
• Private evening visit to St Mark’s Basilica in Venice
LONDON
VENICE
HonfleurSaint-Malo
La Rochelle
Bordeaux
La Coruna
Lisbon
Chateaux Country
Oporto
Cadiz
Portofino
Monte Carlo
BarcelonaValencia
Malaga
Carcassonne
Marseilles
Florence
Rome Sorrento
Salerno
Taormina Corfu
SarandeLecce
DubrovnikSplit
Urbino
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Dubrovnik, Croatia Pompeii. Italy
Venice, Italy
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
AUG 20 Arrive into LONDON England Transfer to hotel H
AUG 21 LONDON England HAUG 22 LONDON England Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
AUG 23 HONFLEUR France
AUG 24 SAINT-MALO France
AUG 25 At Sea
AUG 26 MONTOIR de BRETAGNE France H
AUG 27 CHATEAUX COUNTRY France
AUG 28 LA ROCHELLE France
AUG 29 BORDEAUX France O
AUG 30 BORDEAUX France
AUG 31 At Sea
SEP 1 LA CORUNA Spain
SEP 2 OPORTO Portugal
SEP 3 LISBON Portugal
SEP 4 CADIZ Spain
SEP 5 MALAGA Spain
SEP 6 At Sea
SEP 7 VALENCIA Spain
SEP 8 BARCELONA Spain
SEP 9 CARCASSONNE France
SEP 10 MARSEILLES France O
SEP 11 MARSEILLES France MONTE CARLO Monaco O
SEP 12 MONTE CARLO Monaco
SEP 13 PORTOFINO Italy
SEP 14 FLORENCE/PISA Italy
SEP 15 ROME Italy
SEP 16 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 17 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 18 SORRENTO Italy SALERNO Italy
SEP 19 TAORMINA Sicily
SEP 20 At Sea
SEP 21 CORFU Greek Islands SARANDE Albania
SEP 22 LECCE Italy
SEP 23 DUBROVNIK Croatia
SEP 24 SPLIT Croatia
SEP 25 URBINO Italy
SEP 26 VENICE Italy O
SEP 27 VENICE Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Venice Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170822B
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Professor Jonathan Philips Royal Holloway, University of London
Jonathan Phillips is Professor of Crusading History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of numerous books on the crusades, most recently Holy Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades which was selected as a ‘History Book of 2009’ by The Sunday Telegraph. He is currently filming a major series ‘The Road from Christ to Constantine’ which he will present.
Dr Gillian Shepherd La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
Until her recent return to Australia to take up her position at La Trobe University, Gillian was Lecturer in Classical Archaeology at the University of Birmingham. Gillian is currently Director of The Trendall Research Centre for Ancient Mediterranean Studies at La Trobe, and her research interests are the ancient Greek colonisation of Sicily and Italy, archaeology and art of Greece and Magna Graecia and burial customs.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 28 included tours in 10 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in London
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Maggie McNie, Simon Chaplin and Joyce Salisbury
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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GRAND VOYAGE TO THE
COTE D’AZUR & ADRIATIC
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 LISBON TO VENICE
27-day Grand Voyage from $12,850pp
Begin with a two-night hotel stay in the charming city of Lisbon before boarding Aegean Odyssey and cruising to Spain and the South of France. Here you will taste sherry in Jerez, stroll through the gardens of the Alhambra and enjoy the vibrant city of Barcelona. Southern France is next where highlights include Avignon, with its famous bridge and Papal Palace, the walled medieval city of Carcassonne and glamorous Monte Carlo.
A scenic cruise of the Italian Riviera takes you to Portofino before travelling to Florence and Pisa. After a day spent marvelling at the great sites of Rome, head south to the Amalfi Coast, the ruins of tragic Pompeii, scenic cruising past Capri and Stromboli, and Taormina in Sicily with its elegant Greek theatre. Then it is on to Venice via the island of Corfu, Split, Dubrovnik and the dramatic Dalmatian coastline.
Pompeii, Italy
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Sherry tasting in Jerez
• The Alhambra Palace and Generalife in Granada
• Overnight stays in Marseilles, Monte Carlo, Sorrento and Venice
• Cruise the entire length of Spain’s Mediterranean coast and France’s Riviera
• Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy, and Butrint in Albania
• Sail the beautiful Dalmatian coast to Dubrovnik and Split
• The Italian hill-top towns of Lecce and Urbino
• Private evening visit to St Mark’s Basilica in Venice
Monte Carlo, MonacoAlhambra Palace, Spain
LISBON
VENICE
Cadiz
Portofino
Monte Carlo
BarcelonaValencia
Malaga
Carcassonne
Marseilles
Florence
Rome Sorrento
Salerno
Taormina Corfu
SarandeLecce
DubrovnikSplit
Urbino
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Venice, Italy
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
SEP 1 Arrive into LISBON Portugal Transfer to hotel H
SEP 2 LISBON Portugal HSEP 3 LISBON Portugal Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
SEP 4 CADIZ Spain
SEP 5 MALAGA Spain
SEP 6 At Sea
SEP 7 VALENCIA Spain
SEP 8 BARCELONA Spain
SEP 9 CARCASSONNE France
SEP 10 MARSEILLES France O
SEP 11 MARSEILLES France MONTE CARLO Monaco O
SEP 12 MONTE CARLO Monaco
SEP 13 PORTOFINO Italy
SEP 14 FLORENCE/PISA Italy
SEP 15 ROME Italy
SEP 16 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 17 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 18 SORRENTO Italy SALERNO Italy
SEP 19 TAORMINA Sicily
SEP 20 At Sea
SEP 21 CORFU Greek Islands SARANDE Albania
SEP 22 LECCE Italy
SEP 23 DUBROVNIK Croatia
SEP 24 SPLIT Croatia
SEP 25 URBINO Italy
SEP 26 VENICE Italy O
SEP 27 VENICE Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Venice Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170903AINCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 20 included tours in 8 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Lisbon
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Professor Jonathan Philips Royal Holloway, University of London
Jonathan Phillips is Professor of Crusading History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of numerous books on the crusades, most recently Holy Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades which was selected as a ‘History Book of 2009’ by The Sunday Telegraph. He is currently filming a major series ‘The Road from Christ to Constantine’ which he will present.
Dr Gillian Shepherd La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
Until her recent return to Australia to take up her position at La Trobe University, Gillian was Lecturer in Classical Archaeology at the University of Birmingham. Gillian is currently Director of The Trendall Research Centre for Ancient Mediterranean Studies at La Trobe, and her research interests are the ancient Greek colonisation of Sicily and Italy, archaeology and art of Greece and Magna Graecia and burial customs.
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Simon Chaplin
Dubrovnik, Croatia
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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GRAND MEDITERRANEAN
CROSSING
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 LISBON TO ATHENS
39-day Grand Voyage from $14,295pp
Lisbon is a city of grand plazas, Roman and Moorish ruins and white-domed cathedrals. After a two-night hotel stay here board Aegean Odyssey and cruise to Spain and the South of France. Here you will taste sherry in Jerez, stroll through the gardens of the Alhambra and enjoy the vibrant city of Barcelona.
Then on to southern France where highlights include Avignon, with its famous bridge and Papal Palace, the walled medieval city of Carcassonne and glamorous Monte Carlo. A scenic cruise of the Italian Riviera takes you to Portofino before travelling to Florence and Pisa. After a day spent marvelling at the great sites of Rome, head south to the Amalfi Coast, the ruins of tragic Pompeii, scenic cruising past Capri and Stromboli, and Taormina in Sicily with its elegant Greek theatre.
Next, sail to Venice via the island of Corfu, the historic cities of Split and Dubrovnik and the dramatic Dalmatian coastline including cruising the magnificent Kotor Bay in Montenegro. As we head for Greece and the Greek Islands you will visit ancient Olympia, overnight in the historic port of Pylos in the Peloponnese, and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the island of Hydra. Your journey ends with a two-night hotel stay in that greatest of classical cities, Athens.
Venice, Italy
LISBON ATHENS
Cadiz
Portofino
Monte Carlo
BarcelonaValencia
Malaga
CarcassonneMarseilles
Florence
Rome Sorrento
Salerno
Taormina
SarandeLecce
DubrovnikSplit
Venice
KatakolonPylos Monemvasia
Hydra
Kotor Bay
Corfu
UrbinoKorcula
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Visit the Alhambra in Granada
• Overnights on board in Marseilles, Monte Carlo, Sorrento, Venice, Dubrovnik and Pylos
• Cruise the dramatic coastlines of Cinque Terre, Dalmatia, the Amalfi coast and Kotor Bay
• See the highlights of Renaissance Florence and Eternal Rome
• Explore the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Cruise past volcanic Stromboli and through the Strait of Messina
• Visit to ancient Olympia
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Kotor Bay, Montenegro Florence, Italy
Olympia, Greece
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
SEP 1 Arrive into LISBON Portugal Transfer to hotel H
SEP 2 LISBON Portugal HSEP 3 LISBON Portugal Transfer to Aegean Odyssey
SEP 4 CADIZ Spain
SEP 5 MALAGA Spain
SEP 6 At Sea
SEP 7 VALENCIA Spain
SEP 8 BARCELONA Spain
SEP 9 CARCASSONNE France
SEP 10 MARSEILLES France O
SEP 11 MARSEILLES France MONTE CARLO Monaco O
SEP 12 MONTE CARLO Monaco
SEP 13 PORTOFINO Italy
SEP 14 FLORENCE/PISA Italy
SEP 15 ROME Italy
SEP 16 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 17 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 18 SORRENTO Italy SALERNO Italy
SEP 19 TAORMINA Sicily
SEP 20 At Sea
SEP 21 CORFU Greek Islands SARANDE Albania
SEP 22 LECCE Italy
SEP 23 DUBROVNIK Croatia
SEP 24 SPLIT Croatia
SEP 25 URBINO Italy
SEP 26 VENICE Italy O
SEP 27 VENICE Italy O
SEP 28 VENICE Italy
SEP 29 URBINO Italy
SEP 30 SPLIT Croatia
OCT 1 KORCULA Croatia DUBROVNIK Croatia O
OCT 2 DUBROVNIK Croatia KOTOR BAY Montenegro
OCT 3 SARANDE Albania CORFU Greek Islands
OCT 4 KATAKOLON Greece PYLOS Greece O
OCT 5 PYLOS Greece
OCT 6 MONEMVASIA Greece HYDRA Greek Islands
OCT 7 PIRAEUS/ATHENS Greece Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel H
OCT 8 ATHENS Greece H
OCT 9 ATHENS Greece Transfer to Athens Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170903B
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Professor Robin Cormack Courtauld Institute of Art, London
Robin Cormack 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, has published books on Byzantine Art, and co-curated the recent Royal Academy exhibition, Byzantium 330-1453.
Peter Medhurst Pianist and lecturer-recitalist, NADFAS accredited Lecturer
Peter Medhurst’s work as singer, pianist and lecturer-recitalist has taken him to New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Europe, giving performances in Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna, Salzburg, Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Paris and Spain. He has presented events at the Barbican, St John’s Smith Square, and the Royal Festival Hall on Beethoven String Quartets, and 18th Century Venetian Art and Music.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 30 included tours in 9 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Lisbon
• 2-night hotel stay in Athens
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Simon Chaplin, Dr Gillian Shepherd and Professor Jonathan Phillips.
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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GRAND ITALY, ADRIATIC &
AEGEANSEPTEMBER 13, 2017 ROME TO ATHENS
27-day Grand Voyage from $11,950pp From St Peter’s and the Pantheon to the Colosseum and the Forum, Rome is a city blessed with historical treasures. A two-night stay in this remarkable city begins this itinerary that ends in the equally impressive surroundings of Athens. From the Roman port of Civitavecchia, you’ll sail to Sorrento to visit the ruins of Pompeii and cruise the marvellous Amalfi Coast.
Then sail close to the volcanic island of Stromboli on the way to Taormina in Sicily and Corfu in Greece. The charming Croatian ports of Split and Dubrovnik follow before heading back to Italy and the Renaissance treasures of Urbino.
Then, to one of the world’s great destinations, Venice and a two-night stay here will include an exclusive evening visit to St Mark’s Basilica. Journey on down the Dalmatian Coast to Greece and the Greek Islands. Here you will visit ancient Olympia, overnight in the historic port of Pylos in the Peloponnese and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the island of Hydra. Your journey ends with a two-night hotel stay in that greatest of classical cities, Athens.
The Spanish Steps, Rome
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Visit to St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
• Full day visit to the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, plus a visit to Paestum
• Extended stays in port in Sorrento and Venice
• Private evening visit to St Mark’s Basilica in Venice
• The Italian hill towns of Urbino and Lecce
• Cruise through fjord-like Kotor Bay in Montenegro
• The Greek islands of Corfu and Hydra
• Explore the Acropolis and its Museum in Athens
ROMEUrbino
SorrentoSalerno
Taormina
Sarande
Dubrovnik
Split
Venice
Katakolon
PylosMonemvasia
Hydra
Kotor Bay
Corfu ATHENS
Korcula
Lecce
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Kotor Bay, Montenegro Athens, Greece
Hydra, Greece
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
SEP 13 Arrive into ROME Italy Transfer to hotel H
SEP 14 ROME Italy H
SEP 15 ROME Italy Transfer to Civitavecchia to join Aegean Odyssey
SEP 16 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 17 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 18 SORRENTO Italy SALERNO Italy
SEP 19 TAORMINA Sicily
SEP 20 At Sea
SEP 21 CORFU Greek Islands SARANDE Albania
SEP 22 LECCE Italy
SEP 23 DUBROVNIK Croatia
SEP 24 SPLIT Croatia
SEP 25 URBINO Italy
SEP 26 VENICE Italy O
SEP 27 VENICE Italy O
SEP 28 VENICE Italy
SEP 29 URBINO Italy
SEP 30 SPLIT Croatia
OCT 1 KORCULA Croatia DUBROVNIK Croatia O
OCT 2 DUBROVNIK Croatia KOTOR BAY Montenegro
OCT 3 SARANDE Albania CORFU Greek Islands
OCT 4 KATAKOLON Greece PYLOS Greece O
OCT 5 PYLOS Greece
OCT 6 MONEMVASIA Greece HYDRA Greek IslandsOCT 7 PIRAEUS/ATHENS Greece Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel H
OCT 8 ATHENS Greece H
OCT 9 ATHENS Greece Transfer to Athens Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170915A
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Professor Robin Cormack Courtauld Institute of Art, London
Robin Cormack 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, has published books on Byzantine Art, and co-curated the recent Royal Academy exhibition, Byzantium 330-1453.
Peter Medhurst Pianist and lecturer-recitalist, NADFAS accredited Lecturer
Peter Medhurst’s work as singer, pianist and lecturer-recitalist has taken him to New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Europe, giving performances in Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna, Salzburg, Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Paris and Spain. He has presented events at the Barbican, St John’s Smith Square, and the Royal Festival Hall on Beethoven String Quartets, and 18th Century Venetian Art and Music.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 21 included tours in 6 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Rome
• 2-night hotel stay in Athens
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Dr Gillian Shepherd
Herculaneum, ItalyCorfu, Greece
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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GRAND ITALY & CLASSICAL
GREECESEPTEMBER 13, 2017 ROME TO ATHENS
36-day Grand Voyage from $12,995pp A two-night stay in the remarkable city of Rome begins this itinerary that ends in the equally impressive surroundings of Athens. From the Roman port of Civitavecchia, sail to Sorrento to visit the ruins of Pompeii and cruise the marvellous Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri. Then sail close to the volcanic island of Stromboli on the way to Taormina in Sicily and Corfu in Greece.
The charming Croatian ports of Split and Dubrovnik follow before heading back to Italy and the Renaissance treasures of Urbino and one of the world’s great destinations, Venice where a two-night stay here will include an exclusive evening visit to St Mark’s Basilica.
Journey on down the Dalmatian Coast to Greece and the Greek Islands. Here you will visit ancient Olympia, overnight in the historic port of Pylos in the Peloponnese and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the island of Hydra. Your journey then takes you to that greatest of classical cities, Athens. From here continue on to a magnificent cruise to the Greek islands including Santorini with its whitewashed houses and stunning vistas, the Minoan remains of Knossos on Crete, sacred Delos, hedonistic Mykonos and charming Skiathos.
Butrint, Albania
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Comprehensive cruise around Italy from the Mediterranean to the Adriatic
• Off-the-beaten track visit to Butrint in Albania
• Greek Island cruising at its best including Corfu, Hydra, Santorini, Crete, Patmos and Skiathos
• Visit the amazing Roman amphitheatre in Epidaurus
• The Crusader stronghold on Rhodes
• Explore the ruins at sacred Delos
• See the “monasteries in the sky” at Meteora
ROMEUrbino
SorrentoSalerno
Taormina
Sarande
Dubrovnik
Split
Venice
KatakolonPylos
Monemvasia
Hydra
Kotor Bay
Corfu
ATHENS
Korcula
Lecce
SkiathosVolos
Thessalonica Kavala
Patmos
Heraklion
DelosMykonos
Rhodes
Nauplia
Santorini
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
54
Meteora, Greece Rhodes, Greece
Venice, Italy
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Gillian Hovell Archaeologist, NADFAS Accredited Lecturer
After graduating in Latin and Ancient History at Exeter University, Gillian became deeply involved in archaeology. As an author, historian, archaeologist, and speaker of considerable experience and range, she has lectured to audiences including the national media, Classical Associations, art galleries, museums and literary festivals and her books include Visiting the Past: finding and understanding Britain’s archaeology.
John Osborne Classicist, NADFAS Accredited Lecturer
John Osborne graduated in Classical subjects at Cambridge University and taught Latin and Greek language and Ancient History for over thirty years at Marlborough College, Wiltshire. He taught English for the British Council in Iran and Turkey, and since 2015 has been lecturing regularly in the UK and abroad. He and his wife, Karen, have led several highly successful tours to Turkey and Iran in recent years and took a group to Georgia in 2014.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 30 included tours in 5 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Rome
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Professor Robin Cormack, Peter Medhurst and Gillian Shepherd
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
SEP 13 Arrive into ROME Italy Transfer to hotel H
SEP 14 ROME Italy H
SEP 15 ROME Italy Transfer to Civitavecchia to join Aegean Odyssey
SEP 16 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 17 SORRENTO Italy O
SEP 18 SORRENTO Italy SALERNO Italy
SEP 19 TAORMINA Sicily
SEP 20 At Sea
SEP 21 CORFU Greek Islands SARANDE Albania
SEP 22 LECCE Italy
SEP 23 DUBROVNIK Croatia
SEP 24 SPLIT Croatia
SEP 25 URBINO Italy
SEP 26 VENICE Italy O
SEP 27 VENICE Italy O
SEP 28 VENICE Italy
SEP 29 URBINO Italy
SEP 30 SPLIT Croatia
OCT 1 KORCULA Croatia DUBROVNIK Croatia O
OCT 2 DUBROVNIK Croatia KOTOR BAY Montenegro
OCT 3 SARANDE Albania CORFU Greek Islands
OCT 4 KATAKOLON Greece PYLOS Greece O
OCT 5 PYLOS Greece
OCT 6 MONEMVASIA Greece HYDRA Greek Islands
OCT 7 ATHENS Greece
OCT 8 NAUPLIA Greece
OCT 9 SANTORINI Greek Islands
OCT 10 HERAKLION Crete
OCT 11 RHODES Greek Islands
OCT 12 DELOS Greek Islands MYKONOS Greek Islands
OCT 13 PATMOS Greek Islands
OCT 14 KAVALA Greece
OCT 15 THESSALONICA Greece
OCT 16 VOLOS Greece
OCT 17 SKIATHOS Greek Islands
OCT 18 PIRAEUS Greece Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Athens Airport
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG170915B
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
Optional 2-night hotel stay is available in Athens post-cruise
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GRAND VOYAGE TO CLASSICAL
GREECESEPTEMBER 27, 2017 VENICE TO ATHENS
22-day Grand Voyage from $10,895pp
No matter how many times you visit Venice, it never fails to disappoint. After an overnight stay here, continue on to see the Renaissance treasures of Urbino before sailing down the Adriatic. On the way, call at Split to see Diocletian’s magnificent palace, visit historic Dubrovnik and cruise the stunning fjord-like scenery of Kotor Bay.
Then journey on to Greece and the Greek Islands. Here you will visit ancient Olympia, overnight in the historic port of Pylos in the Peloponnese and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the island of Hydra. Your journey then takes you to that greatest of classical cities, Athens. From here continue on to a magnificent cruise to the Greek islands including Santorini with its whitewashed houses and stunning vistas, the Minoan remains of Knossos on Crete, sacred Delos, hedonistic Mykonos and charming Skiathos.
Kotor Bay, Montenegro
VENICE
Urbino
Sarande
Dubrovnik
Split
KatakolonPylos
Monemvasia
Hydra
Kotor Bay
Corfu
ATHENS
Korcula
SkiathosVolos
Thessalonica Kavala
Patmos
Heraklion
DelosMykonos
Rhodes
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Enjoy a sailaway evening on board as you leave Venice
• Explore the Dalmatian coast and fjord-like Kotor Bay
• Visit ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games
• Tour the Acropolis and its museum in Athens
• Visit Agamemnon’s Mycenae or the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Epidaurus
• The hedonistic pleasures of Mykonos and Skiathos
• Reminders of St Paul in Philippi and Alexander the Great in Thessalonica
• Monasteries in the sky at Meteora
Nauplia
Santorini
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Santorini,Greece Patmos, Greece
Lion’s Gate, Mycenae, Greece
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
SEP 27 Arrive into VENICE Italy Embark Aegean Odyssey O
SEP 28 VENICE Italy
SEP 29 URBINO Italy
SEP 30 SPLIT Croatia
OCT 1 KORCULA Croatia DUBROVNIK Croatia O
OCT 2 DUBROVNIK Croatia KOTOR BAY Montenegro
OCT 3 SARANDE Albania CORFU Greek Islands
OCT 4 KATAKOLON Greece PYLOS Greece O
OCT 5 PYLOS Greece
OCT 6 MONEMVASIA Greece HYDRA Greek Islands
OCT 7 ATHENS Greece
OCT 8 NAUPLIA Greece
OCT 9 SANTORINI Greek Islands
OCT 10 HERAKLION Crete
OCT 11 RHODES Greek Islands
OCT 12 DELOS Greek Islands MYKONOS Greek Islands
OCT 13 PATMOS Greek Islands
OCT 14 KAVALA Greece
OCT 15 THESSALONICA Greece
OCT 16 VOLOS Greece
OCT 17 SKIATHOS Greek Islands
OCT 18 PIRAEUS Greece Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Athens airport
O Overnight stay in port AEG170927A
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Gillian Hovell Archaeologist, NADFAS Accredited Lecturer
After graduating in Latin and Ancient History at Exeter University, Gillian became deeply involved in archaeology. As an author, historian, archaeologist, and speaker of considerable experience and range, she has lectured to audiences including the national media, Classical Associations, art galleries, museums and literary festivals and her books include Visiting the Past: finding and understanding Britain’s archaeology.
John Osborne Classicist, NADFAS Accredited Lecturer
John Osborne graduated in Classical subjects at Cambridge University and taught Latin and Greek language and Ancient History for over thirty years at Marlborough College, Wiltshire. He taught English for the British Council in Iran and Turkey, and since 2015 has been lecturing regularly in the UK and abroad. He and his wife, Karen, have led several highly successful tours to Turkey and Iran in recent years and took a group to Georgia in 2014.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 20 included tours in 5 countries
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Professor Robin Cormack, Dr Gillian Shepherd and Peter Medhurst
Dubrovnik, CroatiaAtens, Greece
Optional 2-night hotel stay is available in Athens post-cruise
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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GRAND AEGEAN &
MEDITERRANEANOCTOBER 5, 2017 ATHENS TO SEVILLE
29-day Grand Voyage from $11,995ppA two-night stay in Athens will give you plenty of time to see this city’s great sites including the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Then cruise through the Aegean where highlights include the theatre at Epidaurus, the impressive citadel of the Knights of St John on Rhodes, the sacred island of Delos and the Byzantine splendour of Thessalonica. After calling at the islands of Malta and Sicily, you relax at sea as the ship makes its way to southern Spain. Here you will not only wander through the palaces and gardens of the Alhambra but also taste sherry at one of Spain’s best bodegas in Jerez.
The journey ends with a stunning cruise up the Guadalquivir River to moor in the heart of Seville.
Mykonos, Greece
SEVILLE
Cadiz
Seville, SpainJerez, Spain
ATHENSSkiathosVolos
Thessalonica Kavala
Patmos
Heraklion
Santorini
Mykonos/DelosRhodes
Nauplia
ATHENSCartagena
MalagaTrapani
Palermo
Valletta
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• Plenty of time to enjoy the sights of the Greek capital
• Cruise around the Aegean including calls at 6 Greek islands
• Discover the history of the Minoans in Santorini and Crete
• The monumental sights of Sicily including Segesta and Palermo
• Explore Granada’s Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
• Sherry tasting at its home in Jerez, Spain
• Sail inland from Cadiz to the heart of Andalusian Seville, home of the flamenco dance
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
58
Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
OCT 5 Arrive into ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel H
OCT 6 ATHENS Greece H
OCT 7 ATHENS Greece Embark Aegean Odyssey
OCT 8 NAUPLIA Greece
OCT 9 SANTORINI Greek Islands
OCT 10 HERAKLION Crete
OCT 11 RHODES Greek Islands
OCT 12 DELOS Greek Islands MYKONOS Greek Islands
OCT 13 PATMOS Greek Islands
OCT 14 KAVALA Greece
OCT 15 THESSALONICA Greece
OCT 16 VOLOS Greece
OCT 17 SKIATHOS Greek Islands
OCT 18 ATHENS Greece
OCT 19 SANTORINI Greek Islands
OCT 20 HERAKLION Crete
OCT 21 At Sea
OCT 22 VALLETTA Malta
OCT 23 PALERMO Sicily O
OCT 24 PALERMO Sicily
OCT 25 TRAPANI Sicily
OCT 26 At Sea
OCT 27 CARTAGENA Spain
OCT 28 MALAGA Spain
OCT 29 CADIZ Spain O
OCT 30 CADIZ Spain Cruise the Guadalquiver River SEVILLE Spain O
OCT 31 SEVILLE Spain Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to hotel H
NOV 1 SEVILLE Spain H
NOV 2 SEVILLE Spain Transfer to Seville Airport
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Duncan Macmillan University of Edinburgh
Duncan Macmillan is an art historian and art critic. He has written a number of books and a great many exhibition catalogues and has won several prizes for his writing. Interviewing the great Surrealist, Joan Miró, was, he feels, one of the most inspiring moments in his career, but he has also worked with and written about many other leading figures of our time in Britain, Europe and America.
The Very Reverend Victor Stock Brandenburg Choral Festival of London
Victor Stock was the Dean of Guildford in the Church of England. Apart from his being an Associate of King’s College, he is also a member of the Order of Australia (OAM), Doctor of the University of Surrey, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). He is a fascinating and highly entertaining raconteur and his reflections embrace social, political and humanitarian issues of global importance.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS• 22 included tours in 4 countries
• 2-night hotel stay in Athens• 2-night hotel stay in Seville
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Gillian Hovell andJohn Osborne
Palermo, Sicily
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG171007A
Optional 2-night hotel stay is available in Madrid post-cruise
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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GRAND SOUTHERN
MEDITERRANEAN & MOROCCO
OCTOBER 16, 2017 ATHENS TO MALAGA
25-day Grand Voyage from $10,995pp
Two very different cultures feature in this fantastic voyage: the classical world of ancient Greece and the souks and Medinas of exotic Morocco. A two-night stay in Athens will give you plenty of time to see this city’s great sites including the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Then cruise through the Aegean where highlights include a visit to ancient Akrotiri on Santorini and Knossos on Crete before calling at the islands of Malta and Sicily as the ship makes its way to southern Spain. Here you will not only wander through the palaces and gardens of the Alhambra but also taste sherry at one of Spain’s best bodegas in Jerez.
Then enjoy a stunning cruise up the Guadalquivir River to moor in the heart of Seville. From here you head for Morocco and the port of Casablanca. Your visit will include overnight hotel stays in Marrakesh and the medieval city of Fez, plus a visit to the remains of Roman Volubilis.
MALAGACadiz
ATHENSCartagena
Trapani
Palermo
Valletta
Seville
Fez
Marrakesh
Casablanca
Tangier
Casablanca, Morocco
Heraklion
Santorini
VOYAGE H IGHL IGHTS
• The ancient Minoan sites of Akrotiri on the island of Santorini and Knossos in Crete
• Visit the Palace of the Grand Masters in Malta
• The highlights of Palermo plus a visit to the Greek temples of Segesta
• Full day visit to Granada from Malaga
• River cruising along the Guadalquivir to the heart of Seville in Andalusia
• Five-day tour of Morocco including visits to Casablanca, Rabat and Volubilis plus hotel stays and
sightseeing in Marrakesh and Fez
FLYFREE
TO EUROPE
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Fez, Morocco Santorini, Greece
Segesta, Sicily
Y O U R I T I N E R A R Y
OCT 16 Arrive into ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel H
OCT 17 ATHENS Greece H
OCT 18 ATHENS Greece Embark Aegean Odyssey
OCT 19 SANTORINI Greek Islands
OCT 20 HERAKLION Crete
OCT 21 At Sea
OCT 22 VALLETTA Malta
OCT 23 PALERMO Sicily O
OCT 24 PALERMO Sicily
OCT 25 TRAPANI Sicily
OCT 26 At Sea
OCT 27 CARTAGENA Spain
OCT 28 MALAGA Spain
OCT 29 CADIZ Spain O
OCT 30 CADIZ Spain Cruise the Guadalquiver River SEVILLE Spain O
OCT 31 SEVILLE Spain O
NOV 1 SEVILLE Spain Cruise the Guadalquiver River
NOV 2 CADIZ Spain
NOV 3 CASABLANCA/MARRAKESH Drive from Casablanca to Marrakesh for afternoon sightseeing H
NOV 4 MARRAKESH/ CASABLANCA Drive to El Jadida for lunch. Rejoin Aegean Odyssey in Casablanca O
NOV 5 CASABLANCA Morocco O
NOV 6 CASABLANCA/FEZ Drive from Casablanca to Fez for afternoon sightseeing and overnight hotel H
NOV 7 FEZ/VOLUBILIS/TANGIER Sightseeing in Volubilis en route to Tangier to rejoin Aegean Odyssey
NOV 8 MALAGA Spain O
NOV 9 MALAGA Spain Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Malaga Airport
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS
Major General Stephen Carr-Smith British Army Retired
Stephen Carr-Smith spent 33 years in the Army. During 1962-1982, he served 10 years in Germany at the height of the Cold War. From 1988-1995 he was serving in NATO, most of which was spent helping develop the “New NATO” after the demise of the Warsaw Pact and the USSR. His last appointment was as the Deputy Director General of the NATO Communications Agency in Brussels.
The Very Reverend Victor Stock Brandenburg Choral Festival of London
Victor Stock was the Dean of Guildford in the Church of England. Apart from his being an Associate of King’s College, he is also a member of the Order of Australia (OAM), Doctor of the University of Surrey, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). He is a fascinating and highly entertaining raconteur and his reflections embrace social, political and humanitarian issues of global importance.
INCRED IBLE VALUE INCLUS IONS
• 18 included tours in 6 countries• 2-night hotel stay in Athens
Overnight hotel stays in Marrakesh and Fez
from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane,Perth, Auckland or Christchurch
SOLO TRAVELLER FARES AVAILABLE
PLUS FREE RETURN AIR
Other Guest Speakers on this cruise include Duncan Macmillan
O Overnight stay in port H Hotel stay ashore AEG171018A
Optional 2-night hotel stay is available in Madrid post-cruise
For further details of this itinerary and associated excursions please visit voyagestoantiquity.com.au
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STAY LONGER IN COMFORT & STYLE
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 travelling together should advise their travel agent at time of booking.
Pre- and post-cruise 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.
Please refer to the right for additional meals and other features that are included on overland tours in Morocco. Hotels listed are subject to change and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of a similar or superior standard.
City Balcony Class Premium Class
Athens Grande Bretagne King George
Edinburgh Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Radisson Blu
Fez Marriott Jenan Palace(Superior Rooms)
Marriott Jenan Palace
Lisbon Altis Avenida Sana Lisboa
London Grange, St Paul’s Grange, City
Marrakesh Sofitel Palais Imperial Grand Savoy
Rome Excelsior Starhotel Metropole
Seville Grand Melia Colon Melia SevillaHotel Excelsior, Rome
MARRAKESH & FEZ5-star hotels as listed or similar; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; land transportation by luxury, air-conditioned motorcoach; entrance fees to places of interest visited; English-speaking escort/guide throughout; baggage handling at hotels; bottled water during all meals and on included sightseeing; taxes and service charges.
WHAT’S INCLUDEDIN MOROCCO OVERLANDTOURS
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THINGS TO KNOWBEFORE YOU GO
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION AND VISASAll information provided belowpertains to Australian and NewZealand passport holders only and is valid at the time of printing, July 2016. Specific information for your cruise and land programme will be provided at the time of booking. Please also refer to the applicable government website for any updates to this information.
Requirements for other nationalitiescan be obtained from the consulatesof the countries to be visited on thespecific cruise and land programme.It is each guest’s own responsibilityto ensure that they have the requireddocumentation prior to travel.Failure to produce the requireddocumentation at embarkation mayresult in denied boarding and anyexpenses incurred as a result arenot the responsibility of Voyages toAntiquity.
PASSPORTSFull passports are required and mustbe valid for a minimum of six monthsafter the last day of your holiday.Special Note: Guests on itinerarieswhich include calls to Arab countriesand that may have an Israeli visa orentry stamp in their passport arestrongly encouraged to obtain anew passport prior to travel. This issimply a recommendation and is not a requirement.
VISASAt time of printing, no visas are required for Australian and New Zealand passport holders visiting any country featured in this brochure, except as follows.
AlbaniaGroup visas are obtained by the ship on arrival.
At least 90 days prior to departure, wemust have the following informationrelating to each passenger: full name(as it appears on passport), address,nationality, date and place of birth;plus passport number, expiration dateand date and place of issue. Guestscannot be included in any ship-issuedgroup visas if this information is notsupplied by the required time.
HEALTHAs health regulations are everchanging, we recommend that youconsult your doctor or your localhealth department at least 10 weeksbefore your intended departure tocheck the latest requirements for thecountries you will be visiting.
Upon receiving pre-documentationmaterials, we will advise you of anymandatory vaccination requirements.Any guest arriving at the airport/portwithout the correct certificate willbe refused permission to board andany expenses incurred as a result arenot the responsibility of Voyages toAntiquity.
There is a well equipped medicalcentre staffed by a doctor and licensednurse for the benefit of both the guestsand the crew. The medical centre isprimarily intended to provide acutecare for illness and accidents thatmay occur while on holiday and isnot intended to provide long termcare for patients with chronic illnessesor as a substitute for regular healthcare. Charges apply for consultations,prescriptions, and cabin visits.
Guests that require regular treatmentsor testing of any kind during thecruise and land programme mustadvise Voyages to Antiquity at the timeof deposit.
Voyages to Antiquity has the right torefuse or revoke passage to anyonewho, in its judgment, is in a physicalcondition that is beyond the care thatcan be provided or made available.
PRIVACY POLICYVoyages to Antiquity requires allguests to provide full passportdetails, including addresses andnext of kin information prior toissuance of final documentation. Thepersonal information provided to thecompany is only shared as requiredby government regulations to thelocal authorities for the purposesof customs, visas, and immigrationclearances. The information may alsobe shared with certain suppliers ofyour travel arrangements.
It should be understood that whenmaking your booking you agree toyour personal information beingpassed on as described above.You may also receive marketingcommunications from Voyagesto Antiquity unless you indicateotherwise.
SPECIAL NEEDSThe cruises and land programmesfeatured include extensive sightseeingwhich may involve walking on unevensurfaces, up and down multiple stairs,and require a certain level of fitnessand mobility.
Some ports on the itineraries mayrequire disembarkation of the shipwith the ship’s or local tenders. Pleaseconsider these issues carefully prior tobooking. There is one cabin specificallyadapted for wheelchair use; howeverguests must bring their own collapsiblewheelchair dimensions of whichmust not exceed 26” wide. Motorisedscooters of any kind are not able tobe accommodated on board AegeanOdyssey.
Guests that need to travel with medicalapparatus including wheelchairs,portable CPAP’s, and orthopedicdevices must advise Voyages toAntiquity, in writing, at the time ofdeposit. A doctor’s statement of fitnessmay be required. All guests need to beself-sufficient and have an able-bodiedguest travelling with them to takefull responsibility for any assistancethat is required. Important Notice:Failure to advise Voyages to Antiquityas required may result in deniedboarding and no refunds are providedfor such incidents.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONSPlease advise us at the time of bookingof any special dietary restrictions orspecific food allergies. Guests with specific food allergies must advise Voyages to Antiquity in writing at the time of deposit, and while all possible is done to meet the requirement(s), the guest is expected to exercise due caution when dining, either on board or during pre-, post-, or full-day excursions. The ship can meet most general requests such as low cholesterol, diabetic, and salt- orfat-free.
While all dietary requests are providedto our local suppliers and hotels inadvance Voyages to Antiquity cannotguarantee fulfillment on includedmeals at hotels or local restaurants onpre-, post or full-day excursions.
SHORE EXCURSIONSAND LAND ARRANGEMENTSIt is comforting to know that onceyou arrive at your overseas airportand clear customs you will be met andlooked after all the way to the ship andyour baggage will be taken direct to your cabin. No hassle, no fuss.
Shore Excursions: Included in mostports of call. Where suitable, someexcursions will be available at anadditional cost. Descriptions of thetours will be sent with your finaldocuments or made available on theVoyages to Antiquity website. Luncheson full-day tours can be a picnic lunchprovided by Aegean Odyssey or at a local restaurant. On some tours, where lunchtime is in a place offering a wide choice of restaurants, we have not included lunch and left it up to you (such as in Rome, Florence and Urbino). In places such as Venice and Athens, you may wish to remain in the city at the end of the morning sightseeing rather than return to the ship and in these instances lunch will also be under your own arrangements. Please note that these programmes are planned far in advance of your visit, and we reserve the right to change, cancel, or substitute an included excursion at any time. There is no refund or credit available for non-use of an included excursion.
SMOKINGSmoking is only permitted onBelvedere Deck aft. Smoking isprohibited in all other areas includingcabins, balconies, and on excursionmotorcoaches. All included hotel rooms are requested by Voyages to Antiquity as nonsmoking; 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 ANDGRATUITIES ON BOARDA “cashless” system is operated onboard Aegean Odyssey with all purchases charged to your cabin account. The final account can be settled in UK£ or US$ at the end of the cruise. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards, and Travellers Cheques can be used for settlement; however American Express cardholders will be charged a 2% surcharge. Personal cheques and some kinds of debit cards cannot be accepted.
Gratuities for the services you receiveon board Aegean Odyssey from yourcabin steward and dining roomstaff are included in your cruise
fare. Naturally, guests at their owndiscretion may wish to show theirappreciation to individuals offeringexceptional service. Please notethat a service charge of 12.5% isautomatically added to your accountfor any bar service.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCESCabins and suites feature European2-pin round outlets with 220 voltage.Hair dryers are provided in yourcabin and electric rollers, curlingirons, electric shavers, and other smallappliances can be used. Adapters/converters are available on board forconversion to 110 volts if required;however, we recommend you bringyour own in the event supplies arelimited. For safety reasons, travel ironsare not allowed.
LAUNDRY AND PRESSINGValet service is available for laundryand pressing. A laundry bag and orderform are provided in your cabin.
COMMUNICATIONSAegean Odyssey is fitted with the latestsatellite communication technologyand direct dial telephones in all cabins.There is also an internet centre onBelvedere Deck and charges are basedon connection time.
CHILDRENVoyages to Antiquity cruiseprogrammes are destination focusedand designed for adults. There are nofacilities for children on board AegeanOdyssey.
DINING ARRANGEMENTSDining arrangements on AegeanOdyssey are flexible as both restaurantshave an “open seating” policy withmeal times arranged to suit the ship’stime in port and the shore excursionprogrammes. Breakfast, lunch, anddinner are served in the Terrace Café, while lunch and dinner only are available in the Marco Polo Restaurant.On days when full-day shore excursiontours are operated, lunch will only beavailable in either the Terrace Café orMarco Polo Restaurant. Reservationscan be made for dinner in the MarcoPolo Restaurant.
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YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
All suites, staterooms and cabins have a bath and/or shower, flatscreen TV, safe, hair dryer and are fully air-conditioned. Balcony Class staterooms (categories A to D) have additional amenities.
The sizes, layout and bed configuration will vary within a category. 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.
CATEGORY AOwner’s Suites
550 sq ft staterooms located on Lido Deck. Marble bathrooms, dressing area, separate sitting area and private balcony. Convertible twin beds.
CATEGORY BJunior 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/DDeluxe Balcony Staterooms
275 sq ft staterooms located onLido, 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.
CATEGORY EDeluxe Staterooms
215 sq ft staterooms located on Belvedere Deck. Private bath/ shower or walk-in shower. Convertible twin beds. Cabins 556and 563 are smaller but have a fixed double bed and a balcony.
CATEGORY FDeluxe 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.
CATEGORY GPremium Outside Cabins
130-150 sq ft staterooms locatedon 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/IPremium Outside Cabins
CATEGORY JStandard Outside Cabins
130 sq ft cabins located onBridge, Belvedere and ColumbusDecks. 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/LPremium Inside Cabins
CATEGORY MStandard Inside Cabins
130 sq ft cabins located on Belvedere and Columbus Decks.Fixed twin beds with private shower.
CATEGORIES CC, EE, GG, HH, II, JJ and MM
Balcony, Outside and Inside single cabins.
Twin Premium Outside, Category H
Deluxe Stateroom Outside, Category F
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Deluxe Balcony Stateroom, Category C
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom, Category D
Single Deluxe Outsude, Category EE
Single Premium Outside, Category GG
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F DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE
E DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE
D DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY
C DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY
B JJUNIOR SUITE BALCONY
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Please note: Category GG, I, II and some HH cabins have partially resricted view
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NICE TO LONDON
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SEVILLE TO EDINBURGH
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LONDON TO ROME
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DOUBLE INSIDE CABINS with shower
M STANDARD INSIDE Belvedere / Columbus - - - 13,995 - 14,795 - 15,995 - - 16,350 - 16,150 - 14,650 - 14,295 - 12,995 - - -
L PREMIUM INSIDE Columbus - - - 14,950 - 15,850 - 17,250 - - 17,495 - 17,195 - 15,595 - 15,195 - 13,995 - - -
K PREMIUM INSIDE Belvedere - - - 15,895 - 16,950 - 18,395 - - 18,595 - 18,295 - 16,750 - 16,250 - 14,995 - - -
DOUBLE OUTSIDE CABINS with shower
J STANDARD OUTSIDE Columbus 11,650 11,250 11,795 16,995 12,650 18,195 13,850 19,750 14,495 13,950 19,950 14,395 19,595 12,995 17,850 12,850 17,295 11,950 15,995 10,895 11,995 10,995
I† STANDARD OUTSIDE Bridge 12,295 11,850 12,495 18,150 13,450 19,450 14,675 20,995 15,395 14,795 21,195 15,250 20,850 13,795 19,150 13,695 18,550 12,750 17,195 11,650 12,795 11,795
H PREMIUM OUTSIDE Belvedere / Columbus 12,895 12,495 13,250 19,250 14,195 20,695 15,550 22,395 16,450 15,795 22,650 16,195 22,175 14,650 20,295 14,450 19,650 13,495 18,295 12,295 13,595 12,550
G PREMIUM OUTSIDE Lido / Bridge 13,495 13,095 13,895 20,350 14,995 21,950 16,450 23,750 17,350 16,750 23,950 16,995 23,450 15,450 21,550 15,295 20,795 14,195 19,395 12,995 14,395 13,295
DOUBLE DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS with tub/shower or walk-in shower
F DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE Lido / Bridge / Belvedere 14,295 13,895 14,750 21,695 15,950 23,495 17,550 25,395 18,495 17,895 25,595 18,095 24,995 16,450 22,995 16,295 22,250 15,150 20,750 13,895 15,295 14,195
E DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE Belvedere 14,850 14,450 15,295 22,650 16,650 24,550 18,275 26,495 19,275 18,650 26,750 18,850 25,995 17,150 23,995 16,950 23,195 15,795 21,695 14,495 15,950 14,795
DOUBLE DELUXE BALCONY SUITES AND STATEROOMS with tub/shower or walk-in shower
D DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY Belvedere 16,250 15,895 16,750 24,995 18,450 27,295 20,195 29,350 21,150 20,495 29,795 20,995 29,350 19,450 26,995 18,695 25,595 17,095 23,695 15,850 17,495 16,195
C DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY Lido / Bridge 16,695 16,595 17,550 26,350 19,395 28,795 21,250 30,995 22,275 21,650 31,395 21,995 30,795 20,395 28,395 19,650 26,950 17,950 24,950 16,595 18,395 16,995
B JJUNIOR SUITE BALCONY Lido 18,595 18,295 19,395 29,295 21,495 32,150 23,595 34,495 24,695 23,995 34,895 24,295 34,195 22,495 31,595 21,750 29,950 19,895 27,850 18,495 20,295 18,795
A OWNER'S SUITE BALCONY Lido 19,995 19,750 20,895 31,750 23,250 34,950 25,550 37,550 26,750 26,150 37,650 25,995 36,850 24,150 33,950 23,450 32,450 21,495 29,995 19,995 21,795 20,150
SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS
MM STANDARD INSIDE Belvedere - - - 16,750 - 18,695 - 20,395 - - 20,795 - 19,850 - 17,450 - 16,950 - 15,750 - - -
JJ STANDARD OUTSIDE Columbus 13,295 12,995 13,795 20,150 14,895 21,595 16,150 23,195 16,995 16,595 23,495 16,850 22,995 15,150 20,995 14,895 20,395 14,150 18,995 12,750 13,695 12,350
II† STANDARD OUTSIDE Bridge 14,095 13,795 14,650 21,495 15,850 22,995 17,195 24,750 17,995 17,650 25,150 17,950 24,595 16,195 22,550 15,850 21,750 14,995 20,450 13,595 14,595 13,225
HH† PREMIUM OUTSIDE Bridge / Belvedere 14,795 14,595 15,495 22,850 16,795 24,650 18,250 26,395 19,195 18,795 26,750 18,995 26,150 17,150 23,950 16,695 22,995 15,850 21,650 14,395 15,450 13,995
GG† PREMIUM OUTSIDE Lido / Bridge 15,550 15,395 16,350 24,150 17,750 25,995 19,295 27,950 20,250 19,850 28,295 19,995 27,595 18,095 25,350 17,595 24,350 16,750 22,995 15,295 16,375 14,795
EE DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE Belvedere 16,995 16,895 17,995 26,950 19,750 29,250 21,495 31,350 22,595 22,195 31,695 22,295 30,850 20,150 28,295 19,550 27,150 18,550 25,695 16,995 18,150 16,395
CC DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY Lido 19,650 19,595 20,595 31,250 22,950 33,995 24,950 36,450 25,950 25,550 36,950 25,950 36,295 23,950 33,450 22,695 31,450 20,950 29,495 19,495 20,950 18,995
Port charges and other fares (included in prices above) 1,190 1,290 1,190 1,885 1,190 1,885 1,290 1,985 1,390 1,390 1,985 1,290 1,885 1,190 1,785 1,190 1,785 1,190 1,740 1,145 945 1,145
Cruise Only Credit (no air or land included) 800 400 800 800 400 0 400 800 800 400 800 800 800 800 800 400 800 800 400 0 800 400
(AU$ per person)Book before 31st January 2017
*FLY FREE offers are subject to availability, capacity controlled and may require that additional funds be paid to ensure air ticketing conditions are met.
Australia Bookings: Fly Free offers are ex Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide only.
New Zealand Bookings: Fly Free offers are ex Auckland or Christchurch only – all fares will be quoted in NZ$ at time of enquiry and are subject to currency fluctuations. Domestic connections are additional.
Airfare is economy class including known airfare tax at time of printing, and based on specific airlines and routings. Surcharge may apply if increase in airfare tax occurs, introduction of fuel surcharge, or if different airline, routing or dates of travel are required.
Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. Flights can only be booked once dates are made available by the airline. Please check with your travel agent at time of booking for additional deposit and conditions.
Voyages to Antiquity reserve the right to change, correct errors, withdraw from sale any or all fares, itineraries and fees at any time.
YOUR CRUISE FARE INCLUDES:
• All meals on board • Wine, beer or soft drinks with dinner on board
• Pre- and/or post-cruise hotel stays • Shore excursions
• All on-board gratuities for restaurant and cabin staff
• Lecture programme featuring expert Guest Speakers
• Transfers between airports (once you have cleared customs), hotel and ship abroad
NOT INCLUDED:
• Transport to and from your departure airport • Optional shore excursions• Beverages other than those with dinner on board • Beauty and Spa treatments• Laundry and pressing services• Internet charges and telephone calls • Visas and airport tax• Government fees, surcharges and local taxes
† Category GG, I, II and some HH cabins have partially restricted view
CRUISETOUR FARES
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LISBONTO ROME
SEVILLETO NICE
ROME TO SEVILLE
ROME TO LONDON
NICE TO LONDON
NICE TO LONDON
SEVILLE TO LONDON
SEVILLE TO EDINBURGH
LONDON TO EDINBURGH
LONDON TO LONDON
EDINBURGH TO LISBON
LONDON TO LISBON
LONDON TO ROME
LONDON TO ROME
LONDON TO VENICE
LISBON TO VENICE
LISBON TO ATHENS
ROMETO ATHENS
ROMETO ATHENS
VENICETO ATHENS
ATHENSTO SEVILLE
ATHENSTO MALAGA
01 MAY 2017 11 MAY 2017 25 MAY 2017 25 MAY 2017 06 JUN 2017 06 JUN 2017 15 JUN 2017 15 JUN 2017 27 JUN 2017 11 JUL 2017 24 JUL 2017 06 AUG 2017 06 AUG 2017 20 AUG 2017 20 AUG 2017 01 SEP 2017 01 SEP 2017 13 SEP 2017 13 SEP 2017 27 SEP 2017 05 OCT 2017 16 OCT 2017
DOUBLE INSIDE CABINS with shower
M STANDARD INSIDE Belvedere / Columbus - - - 13,995 - 14,795 - 15,995 - - 16,350 - 16,150 - 14,650 - 14,295 - 12,995 - - -
L PREMIUM INSIDE Columbus - - - 14,950 - 15,850 - 17,250 - - 17,495 - 17,195 - 15,595 - 15,195 - 13,995 - - -
K PREMIUM INSIDE Belvedere - - - 15,895 - 16,950 - 18,395 - - 18,595 - 18,295 - 16,750 - 16,250 - 14,995 - - -
DOUBLE OUTSIDE CABINS with shower
J STANDARD OUTSIDE Columbus 11,650 11,250 11,795 16,995 12,650 18,195 13,850 19,750 14,495 13,950 19,950 14,395 19,595 12,995 17,850 12,850 17,295 11,950 15,995 10,895 11,995 10,995
I† STANDARD OUTSIDE Bridge 12,295 11,850 12,495 18,150 13,450 19,450 14,675 20,995 15,395 14,795 21,195 15,250 20,850 13,795 19,150 13,695 18,550 12,750 17,195 11,650 12,795 11,795
H PREMIUM OUTSIDE Belvedere / Columbus 12,895 12,495 13,250 19,250 14,195 20,695 15,550 22,395 16,450 15,795 22,650 16,195 22,175 14,650 20,295 14,450 19,650 13,495 18,295 12,295 13,595 12,550
G PREMIUM OUTSIDE Lido / Bridge 13,495 13,095 13,895 20,350 14,995 21,950 16,450 23,750 17,350 16,750 23,950 16,995 23,450 15,450 21,550 15,295 20,795 14,195 19,395 12,995 14,395 13,295
DOUBLE DELUXE OUTSIDE STATEROOMS with tub/shower or walk-in shower
F DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE Lido / Bridge / Belvedere 14,295 13,895 14,750 21,695 15,950 23,495 17,550 25,395 18,495 17,895 25,595 18,095 24,995 16,450 22,995 16,295 22,250 15,150 20,750 13,895 15,295 14,195
E DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE Belvedere 14,850 14,450 15,295 22,650 16,650 24,550 18,275 26,495 19,275 18,650 26,750 18,850 25,995 17,150 23,995 16,950 23,195 15,795 21,695 14,495 15,950 14,795
DOUBLE DELUXE BALCONY SUITES AND STATEROOMS with tub/shower or walk-in shower
D DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY Belvedere 16,250 15,895 16,750 24,995 18,450 27,295 20,195 29,350 21,150 20,495 29,795 20,995 29,350 19,450 26,995 18,695 25,595 17,095 23,695 15,850 17,495 16,195
C DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY Lido / Bridge 16,695 16,595 17,550 26,350 19,395 28,795 21,250 30,995 22,275 21,650 31,395 21,995 30,795 20,395 28,395 19,650 26,950 17,950 24,950 16,595 18,395 16,995
B JJUNIOR SUITE BALCONY Lido 18,595 18,295 19,395 29,295 21,495 32,150 23,595 34,495 24,695 23,995 34,895 24,295 34,195 22,495 31,595 21,750 29,950 19,895 27,850 18,495 20,295 18,795
A OWNER'S SUITE BALCONY Lido 19,995 19,750 20,895 31,750 23,250 34,950 25,550 37,550 26,750 26,150 37,650 25,995 36,850 24,150 33,950 23,450 32,450 21,495 29,995 19,995 21,795 20,150
SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS
MM STANDARD INSIDE Belvedere - - - 16,750 - 18,695 - 20,395 - - 20,795 - 19,850 - 17,450 - 16,950 - 15,750 - - -
JJ STANDARD OUTSIDE Columbus 13,295 12,995 13,795 20,150 14,895 21,595 16,150 23,195 16,995 16,595 23,495 16,850 22,995 15,150 20,995 14,895 20,395 14,150 18,995 12,750 13,695 12,350
II† STANDARD OUTSIDE Bridge 14,095 13,795 14,650 21,495 15,850 22,995 17,195 24,750 17,995 17,650 25,150 17,950 24,595 16,195 22,550 15,850 21,750 14,995 20,450 13,595 14,595 13,225
HH† PREMIUM OUTSIDE Bridge / Belvedere 14,795 14,595 15,495 22,850 16,795 24,650 18,250 26,395 19,195 18,795 26,750 18,995 26,150 17,150 23,950 16,695 22,995 15,850 21,650 14,395 15,450 13,995
GG† PREMIUM OUTSIDE Lido / Bridge 15,550 15,395 16,350 24,150 17,750 25,995 19,295 27,950 20,250 19,850 28,295 19,995 27,595 18,095 25,350 17,595 24,350 16,750 22,995 15,295 16,375 14,795
EE DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE Belvedere 16,995 16,895 17,995 26,950 19,750 29,250 21,495 31,350 22,595 22,195 31,695 22,295 30,850 20,150 28,295 19,550 27,150 18,550 25,695 16,995 18,150 16,395
CC DELUXE STATEROOM BALCONY Lido 19,650 19,595 20,595 31,250 22,950 33,995 24,950 36,450 25,950 25,550 36,950 25,950 36,295 23,950 33,450 22,695 31,450 20,950 29,495 19,495 20,950 18,995
Port charges and other fares (included in prices above) 1,190 1,290 1,190 1,885 1,190 1,885 1,290 1,985 1,390 1,390 1,985 1,290 1,885 1,190 1,785 1,190 1,785 1,190 1,740 1,145 945 1,145
Cruise Only Credit (no air or land included) 800 400 800 800 400 0 400 800 800 400 800 800 800 800 800 400 800 800 400 0 800 400
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The Odyssey Club is a loyalty programme for valued past passengers of Aegean Odyssey. If you have sailed with us just once before then this entitles you to the following benefits:
• 5% discount off future bookings
• Exclusive offers with additional savings
• Free internet and laundry servicesˆ on board
• Future cruise credit of $50 per new passenger referred to Voyages to Antiquity
• Complimentary bottle of wine and petit fours in your cabin on arrival
• Exclusive reception on board hosted by the Captain
• Baggage identification tags, sent with your second cruise documents
• On-board Odyssey Club cruise card
• Odyssey Club bag presented on your second cruise
• Complimentary Molton Brown bathroom amenities
• Free bottled water delivered to your cabin daily
ˆOne bag per cabin per cruise. Laundry bag supplied in cabin.
CRUISE AGAIN AND ENJOY EVEN MORE
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1. The contract
The contract exists between you and Voyages to Antiquity (UK) Limited (the Company) once we have received your signed booking form and accepted the required deposit payment and we have sent you a confirmation/ invoice. The terms and conditions apply to all passengers named on the booking form and the person signing the booking form Warrants that he or she is authorised to do so. All correspondence will be conducted with the lead person named on the booking form.
2. Deposits and final payment
A deposit of AU$ 1,200 per person or 12.5% of the total holiday cost (whichever is the greater), along with the completed Booking Form is required to secure your reservation. NZ$ deposit amount will be confirmed at time of booking. Your Travel Agent may also add their own separate Booking Fees at time of deposit. Final balance is due 90 days prior to departure. Full payment must be made at time of booking if made within 90 days of departure. We reserve the right to cancel your booking and apply the relevant cancellation charges (detailed below) if we do not receive all payments at the due time. All Travel Documents are only issued after final payment has been received by the company. FLY FREE offers are subject to availability and capacity controlled and may require that additional funds be paid to ensure air ticketing conditions are met.
3. Changes by you
Should you wish to make a change to your confirmed reservation you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Whilst we will try to assist, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. When we can, a AU$100 per person amendment fee (AU$200 within 90 days) is payable plus any other charges imposed by your Travel Agent. A change of sailing date by the passenger within 90 days prior to departure will be treated as a cancellation. Your Travel Agent may also charge administration fees separately to Voyages to Antiquity.
4. Cancellation by you
You need to notify the Company in writing as soon as possible if you or any member of your party needs to cancel your cruise holiday, cancellation fees as indicated will be calculated from the date this letter is received by Voyages to Antiquity. Cancellation charges payable to the company are shown here:
more than 90 days 10%
between 61 to 89 days 25%
between 31 to 60 days 50%
between 16 to 30 days 75%
15 days or less 100%
The cancellation charge is based on the total invoice charge for all services. Your Travel Agent may also charge cancellation fees separately to Voyages to Antiquity.
5. Travel Insurance
All International passengers should have fully comprehensive travel insurance valid from the date of deposit being made. We suggest you discuss with your Travel Agent the various insurance policies available. Policies can be purchased that provide protection in the event of trip cancellation, interruption, personal illness, injury, medical and baggage protection. Verification of your travel insurance policy may be required by Voyages to Antiquity.
6. Itinerary Changes
The holidays featured in this brochure are planned many months in advance. Occasionally, events can occur that will require changes (including cancellations) to be made to the published itineraries – both before and after bookings have been confirmed. Some changes are minor, but occasionally they can be a significant change. Cancellations of, or changes to, itineraries may be made for a number of reasons including (but not limited to) war, civil unrest, industrial disruption/strikes, natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, adverse travel advisory warnings issued by Governmental organisations, insufficient bookings or to maintain and protect the safety of passengers, crew and the ship. A significant change with alternative arrangements, or cancellation and refund A significant change is defined as a change to either your initial embarkation port or to the disembarkation port from that in your published itinerary to a port in a different country and advised to you at least 15 days prior to your travel departure. You can choose to either accept the alternate arrangement(s) which we will advise to you, or to cancel your booking and receive a refund of moneys that you have paid to the travel agent for the services that were to be provided by Voyages to Antiquity. Please note that for any changes to embarkation or disembarkation port that requires guests to change their flights and routing, compensation is limited to a maximum of AU$750 per person.
Changes to any Port of call in your itinerary
Changes to the order, or substitution, of any dates or times at the Ports of call in the published itinerary are not considered a significant change and do not entitle you to any refunds or compensation. Normal cancellation fees will apply should you choose to cancel when advised of these Ports of call changes prior to your travel departure. The ship’s captain is responsible for the safety of the ship, passengers and crew. The captain has absolute discretion in making any alterations during the cruise to the published itinerary as the captain considers necessary and no compensation or refunds apply. Your rights in all other situations In all other situations, neither Voyages to Antiquity nor the travel agent or any of their affiliates, subsidiaries, employees or agents have any liability to you and you will need to ensure that your travel insurance will compensate you for any and all delays, cancellations, or changes to any part of your total travel itinerary that occur. This includes any airline or ground arrangements that you may have.
7. Consideration for others
We expect all passengers to have consideration for other people. If in our reasonable opinion the behavior of any
passenger is likely to cause damage, upset or distress to any third party or damage to property, the Company reserves the right to terminate that passenger’s cruise without prior notice. In these extreme circumstances no refunds will be made and the Company will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination of the cruise. The departure of the ship from any port will not be delayed for passengers who are not on board by the published departure time.
8. Fitness and Eligibility
The focus of the cruises featured in this brochure is on the extensive programme of included sightseeing and to fully participate in this you need to be reasonably fit and have no walking difficulties. In any event your mobility should not be an impediment to others on the guided tours. We also reserve the right to refuse to accept a booking without giving a reason.
9. Liability
The liability of the Company and any other party that may be involved in providing services in connection with any of the holidays in this brochure may be limited where international conventions apply. These include the Warsaw Convention which relates to carriage by air and the Athens Convention which relates to carriage by sea. Travel on board the mv Aegean Odyssey is subject to the conditions of carriage issued by the ship operating company and travel on board aircraft to join the Aegean Odyssey is subject to the airline’s standard ticket conditions. Full details are available on request. The Company is not to be held responsible for any act, event or omission during the time passengers are not aboard the vessel. The Company acts only as an agent for the supplier of off-ship services such as airlines and other off-ship transportation carriers, meals, shore excursions, accommodations, air ambulance and shore-side physicians. These may limit or exclude liability. Claims other than for personal injury, death and illness are limited to a reasonable amount.
10. English Law
The conditions form part of the contract with the Company and any disputes arising out of it are governed by English Law. All proceedings shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11 Independent Travel Arrangements
Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible with regard to air or land travel or accommodation arrangements made using non-refundable, restricted travel or frequent flyer air tickets or frequent traveler hotel accommodations. This exclusion of liability includes the consequences of delays in the arrival at any airport, hotel, or port location that may occur when passengers who have purchased a cruise only holiday are using independently arranged air or land travel or when changes in travel arrangements may need to be made due to changes Voyages to Antiquity may make to the embarkation or disembarkation ports and the time of embarkation and disembarkation. The Passenger Ticket/Passage Contract contains full terms and conditions for these exclusions.
12. Final Travel Documentation
Travel documents including any air charter tickets are issued only after passport details have been received and final payment has been made to Voyages to Antiquity. In most cases the final documentation is sent no later than 30-21 days prior to scheduled departure. It is the responsibility of the passenger(s) and for his travel agent to verify that the full name(s) on any cruise, land, or air charter arrangements and reservations are the same as listed on his/her passport. Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible for cancellation or pre-bookable fees imposed by any supplier due to incorrect names provided by the travel agent or guest.
13. Services provided by IndependentContractors
All shoreside tours and services described in this brochure or on the website including air charter, hotel, transfers and excursions are provided by independent contractors. Voyages to Antiquity acts solely as ticketing agent for all shore side activities and has no legal obligation or liability of any kind to guests for acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground/tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Voyages to Antiquity.
14. Luggage Handling
All baggage must conform to and will be handled in accordance with the regulations and restrictions of airlines, government security requirements, and third party suppliers. Charges or fees relating to the carriage and the handling of luggage excluding porterage at the pier and to/from the Voyages to Antiquity vessel are the guests’ responsibility. Voyages of Antiquity reserves the right to search guest luggage at any time and to refuse any items that might be considered dangerous. All handcarried luggage and personal effects are the responsibility of the guest at all times. Voyages of Antiquity is not responsible for the loss or damage to guest luggage. Baggage insurance as part of your travel insurance policy is strongly recommended. Please refer to the Passenger Ticket/Passage Contract for the full details of the Voyages to Antiquity Luggage Policy.
15. Tipping on board
Please note that gratuities for cabin and restaurant staff on board Aegean Odyssey are included in your fare. However, a service charge of 12.5% is automatically added to your account for any bar service.
16. Errors & Omissions
While Voyages to Antiquity makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information in this brochure its promotions and as displayed on the website Voyages to Antiquity reserves the right not to honor any published fares that it determines were erroneous due to printing, electronic or clerical error. Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible or liable for any typographical errors, omissions or misprints.
17. Ship’s Registry
Mv Aegean Odyssey is registered in Panama.
Period before departure whenwritten notice is received by theCompany
Cancellationcharge per person
cancelling
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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PO Box 677Milsons Point, NSW, 1565Tel: (02) 9959 1333Email: [email protected]
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AWARDS
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Commencing Cruise Name Days From/To
3 May, 2017 MADEIRA, MOROCCO & SEVILLE 13 Funchal to Seville
11 May, 2017 HISTORIC SPAIN, SICILY & ITALY 19 Seville to Rome
25 May, 2017 THE RENAISSANCE & RIVIERAS 13 Rome to Nice
6 June, 2017 FRENCH RIVIERA & MOORISH SPAIN 14 Nice to Seville
15 June, 2017 IBERIA, SPAIN & ENGLAND 15 Seville to London
29 June, 2017 ICELAND, FAROES & SHETLANDS 15 London to London
13 July, 2017 ENGLAND, IRELAND & SCOTLAND 16 London to Edinburgh
24 July 2017 CELTIC SCOTLAND & IRELAND 16 Edinburgh to London
8 August, 2017 ICELAND, FAROES & SHETLANDS 15 London to London
22 August, 2017 THE BEST OF FRANCE & PORTUGAL 15 London to Lisbon
1 September, 2017 MEDITERRANEAN ODYSSEY 17 Lisbon to Rome
13 September, 2017 ITALIAN & ADRIATIC HIGHLIGHTS 15 Rome to Venice
27 September, 2017 DALMATIA & ANCIENT GREECE 13 Venice to Athens
5 October, 2017 CLASSICAL GREECE & AEGEAN ISLANDS 14 Athens to Athens
16 October, 2017 ANCIENT GREECE, SICILY & SPAIN 18 Athens to Seville
29 October, 2017 ANDALUSIAN SPAIN & MOROCCO 12 Seville to Malaga
9 November, 2017 SEVILLE, MOROCCO & CANARY ISLANDS 12 Malaga to Tenerife
2017 Cruise Programme
For full details of our individual cruise itineraries throughout 2017 visit our website or request your copy of our main brochure.