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Homebound From Venice
Mediterranean Cruise
A treat for the elite of British travellers back in the days of Empire. Departing from Bristol, Gatwick, Manchester & Stansted. ArtsClub - Arts & Crafts.
| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2008 | |||
| Wed 11 to Thu 12 | 00:00 | 12:00 | Venice |
| Fri 13 | 09:00 | 18:00 |  Dubrovnik |
| Sun 15 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Palermo |
| Mon 16 | 08:00 | 16:00 | Cagliari, Sardinia |
| Wed 18 | 10:00 | 15:00 | Gibraltar |
| Thu 19 | 09:00 | 18:00 | Lisbon |
| Sun 22 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Dover |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £5,099 | £2,569 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £4,619 | £2,329 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £4,259 | £2,149 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | £3,779 | £1,909 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | £3,779 | £1,909 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | £3,059 | £1,549 |
| A | Superior Outside | £2,939 | £1,489 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | £2,869 | £1,454 |
| B | Superior Outside | £2,704 | £1,371 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £2,704 | £1,371 |
| C | Outside Cabin | £2,629 | £1,334 |
| D | Outside | £2,584 | £1,311 |
| E | Outside | £2,484 | £1,261 |
| F | Outside | £2,414 | £1,226 |
| G | Superior Inside | £2,269 | £1,154 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | £2,269 | £1,154 |
| H | Inside | £2,104 | £1,071 |
| I | Inside | £1,984 | £1,011 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | £4,499 | £2,269 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | £4,139 | £2,089 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | £3,899 | £1,969 |
| L | Outside Single | £3,539 | £1,789 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | £2,939 | £1,489 |
| N | Inside Single | £2,824 | £1,431 |
| OW | Owner\'s Suite | £5,694 | £2,866 |
| SOS | Gtee Superior O/S | £0 | £1,034 |
| GIL | Gtee I/S Lower Grade | £0 | £774 |
| GIU | Gte I/S Higher Grade | £0 | £814 |
| GOL | Gtee O/S Lower Grade | £0 | £914 |
| GOU | Gte O/S Higher Grade | £0 | £984 |
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The Archaeological Site of Nora (Tour A)
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA
Driving in a south westerly direction from Cagliari, our coach will pass St Gill’s Lagoon – where, if we are lucky, we may see pink flamingos. Our route continues amongst olive groves and we will spot, in the distance, one of the biggest refineries in the Mediterranean, belonging to the township of Sarroch.
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Lisbon Seen From The River (Tour E)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We start this tour with a panoramic drive so we can get a general overview of Lisbon City centre.We will make a brief stop at the top of King Edward VII Park from where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and harbour.
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Ai Musicanti (Tour C)
VENICE, ITALY
By motor launch we depart from our ship to St Lucia area and here we will have a short walk to reach the beautiful Zen Palace, the venue in which we will experience an exceptional evening of entertainment. -
Islands Tour (Tour B)
VENICE, ITALY
This tour gives us an opportunity to visit two of the islands surrounding Venice. Leaving the pier by motor launch, we travel along the Giudecca Canal and the lagoon to reach Murano, renowned since 1921 for its glass manufacture. -
Tour of St Mark's (Tour A)
VENICE, ITALY
From the pier we board a private motor launch to take us to the famous St. Mark’s area and a short walk will take us to St Mark’s Square, where our local guides await us. Here our tour of this fascinating city, rising from the water, begins. -
Cefalu (Tour C)
PALERMO, ITALY
Our tour begins with a drive along the main streets of Palermo, before proceeding along the Sicilian coastline, which offers superb views of the countryside and the sea. Cefalu is a charming old fishing village, where most of the old houses still retain their typical Sicilian charm. -
Old City & Monreale (Tour B)
PALERMO, ITALY
From the pier, we drive to the centre of Palermo, situated in the middle of the gulf that bears its name. The city’s history traces its roots to the beginning of the Mediterranean civilisation. -
Scenic Palermo (Tour A)
PALERMO, ITALY
Our tour begins with a panoramic drive up to Monte Pellegrino to enjoy a beautiful view of the city and visit the Santa Rosalia Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is located in a natural cave and has always been the destination of many devout people presenting the Saint with votive offerings in wax, silver and gold. -
Scenes From Cagliari (Tour B)
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA
As we leave our ship we will enjoy a scenic tour of Cagliari. Travelling along the main streets of the town, we reach the Basilica of Bonaria, which stands against the old church in Aragonese-Gothic style; from here we can admire a complete view over the Gulf of Cagliari.
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Dolphin Watching (Tour B)
GIBRALTAR
From the quayside we take a short coach transfer to the Marina Bay, to join our boat. Onboard we commence a pleasant voyage within the calm waters of the Bay of Gibraltar. The craft glides effortlessly across the bay. -
Rock Tour (Tour A)
GIBRALTAR
The rock of Gibraltar, overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean and nearly 425 metres (1,400 feet) above sea level, is reputed to be one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules. With its policemen, pillar-boxes and pubs, the Rock is still staunchly British. -
The Best of Dubrovnik & Konvale (Tour D)
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Departing from the quayside, we shall board our awaiting coach and drive to Pile Gate, the starting point for our guided walking tour of the Old Town and it’s treasures. -
Panoramic Drive to Cavtat (Tour C)
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Leaving the port by coach, we will enjoy the short journey to Cavtat, in the south, stopping en route at two panoramic viewpoints for breathtaking views of Dubrovnik. -
Ston & Trsteno (Tour B)
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
From the port we drive along the coastal road for approximately 15 kilometres (nine miles) to reach Trsteno. Here we will take a walk through the oldest and finest botanical gardens in Croatia, established by the Gozza-Gučetić family in the 16th century, containing an array of exotic plants and vegetation. -
Dubrovnik - Pearl of the Adriatic (Tour A)
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Leaving the port we drive to the newly built bridge across the Dubrovnik River, to our first panoramic stop, which will offer us a spectacular view of the picturesque Lapad peninsula, the commercial port of Gruž and the Elaphite archipelago. -
Lisbon From The River (Tour E)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
The most exciting part of our tour – a 1½ hour sail along the estuary of the river Tagus to discover the beauty and charm of Lisbon when seen from the river -
Lisbon City Tour (Tour A)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
A hilly city with cobblestones; Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. Our tour takes in many famous city sights, among them an ornate bullring where fights are held but the bulls are not killed.
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Picturesque Sintra & Cascais (Tour B)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park we arrive at Sintra, a popular Old World village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon. We will see the outside of the Royal Palace with its two kitchen chimneys, like those of our oast houses.
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Lovely Obidos - A Queen's Gift (Tour C)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Following a scenic 75 minute drive through the beautiful Portuguese countryside, we will arrive at the medieval town of Obidos for a unique experience to travel back in time….
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Lisbon Panorama (Tour D)
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We depart the pier for a drive to the Belem area, to see the Presidential Palace, the Monastery of Jeronimos, the Tower of Belem and the Monument to the Discoveries. Then it is on to the Restelo area – the most exclusive residential district of Lisbon and location of many foreign embassies.
Balmoral
With the introduction of the company’s fifth vessel, the newly extended and refurbished Balmoral - named in honour of the Scottish Royal estate - Fred. Olsen is taking cruising to a new level.
Although slightly larger than our existing ships, Balmoral is still compact enough to offer that intimate, homely atmosphere which is so much our trademark. The combination of Balmoral's elegant comfortable cabins, world class cuisine and diverse on board activities has been designed to appeal particularly to the rapidly expanding British cruise market.- Anchor Port
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Cruise Details
- ID: BL012
- Departs: 11 June 2008
- From: Venice
- Save up to: 50%
- Prices from £774
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