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Wonders Of The Ancient World Cruise
Mediterranean Cruise
As winter closes in, this cruise offers over three full weeks of refuge in the balmier Mediterranean, with much smaller crowds. ArtsClub - Classical History, hosted by Peter Clayton. Civilisations - Ancient Civilisations.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| November 2009 | |||
| Thu 05 | Late PM | Dover | |
| Mon 09 | Early AM | Late PM | Almeria |
| Wed 11 | Early AM | Late PM |  Villefranche |
| Thu 12 | Early AM | Late PM | Civitavecchia (for Rome) |
| Sat 14 | Early AM | Late PM | Katakolon |
| Sun 15 | Early AM | Late Night | Piraeus (for Athens) |
| Tue 17 | Early AM | Late PM | Alanya |
| Wed 18 | Early AM | Early PM | Limassol |
| Thu 19 | Early AM | Late Night | Alexandria |
| Sun 22 | Early AM | Late PM | Sfax |
| Mon 23 | Early AM | Early PM | La Goulette (for Tunis) |
| Thu 26 | Early AM | Late PM | Lisbon |
| Sun 29 | Early AM | Dover | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £2,376 |
| B | Superior Outside | Good | £2,203 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £2,645 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,298 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £2,203 |
| BJ | Balcony Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,104 |
| BJD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £3,104 |
| C | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,145 |
| D | Outside | Good | £1,916 |
| E | Outside | Limited | £1,840 |
| F | Outside | Limited | £1,762 |
| G | Superior Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,667 |
| GD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,667 |
| GIL | LSAV I/S Lower Grade | Call for Latest Status | £1,099 |
| GIU | LSV I/S Higher Grade | Call for Latest Status | £1,199 |
| GOL | LSAV O/S Lower Grade | Limited | £1,299 |
| GOU | LSV O/S Higher Grade | Good | £1,399 |
| GSS | LSAV Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,299 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,533 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,437 |
| J | O/S Superior Single | Call for Latest Status | £3,737 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,216 |
| K | Single Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £3,257 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £3,066 |
| M | Superior I/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,779 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,120 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,452 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £5,711 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,792 |
| SI | LSAV Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,549 |
| SO | LSAV Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,699 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Good | £1,549 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,660 |
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Perge, Aspendos & Side
ALANYA, TURKEY
We travel to Aspendos, where we will visit the theatre, the best-preserved in Turkey. Built in the 2nd century BC, the theatre had a capacity of 15,000 people and is one of three ancient theatres in the world with the best acoustics
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Alanya City Tour
ALANYA, TURKEY
Situated on the Gulf of Antalya, Alanya is a popular seaside resort in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. Due to its strategic position, Alanya has been a stronghold throughout history for the Ptolemaic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
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El Alamein
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Experience the wartime history of El Alamein.
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Alexandria City Tour
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria is known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’.
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Panoramic Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Alexandria is a true waterfront city where the desert meets the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean.
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Pyramids of Giza & Lunch on the River Nile
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Visit the world-famous and unforgettable Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx.
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Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Discover the incredible Pyramids and Sphinx of Alexandira, as well as taking in the Egyptian Museum.
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Almeria & Cabo De Gata Panoramic
ALMERIA, SPAIN
Enjoy the charm and history of Almeria, with its dramatic Cabo de Gata national park.
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Almeria Countryside
ALMERIA, SPAIN
We head in the direction of Tabernas, admiring the beautiful scenery and discovering the area where the film Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. -
Granada Of The Moors - Almeria (Tour C)
ALMERIA, SPAIN
Enjoy a visit to historic Granada, and the world-famous fortified Alhambra Palace.
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Rome On Your Own
CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY
For those who have visited Rome before or just prefer to do their own things, this tour is perfect.
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Roma Aeterna - 'The Eternal Rome'
CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY
For those who wish to spend one day in Rome, this tour gives the opportunity to see are considered to be the major sights in this wonderful city.
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Tour of Rome
CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY
This tour is ideal for those of us who would like to visit Rome but are concerned about the amount of walking involved.
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Angels & Demons
CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY
This tour allows us to get a different view of the Eternal City by visiting the major sights featured in Dan Brown’s best seller Angels and Demons.
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Medieval Tales by the Lake
CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY
On this tour we can enjoy a trip out to the Roman countryside.
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Mercouri Vineyards & Winery
KATAKOLON, GREECE
Experience the Mercouri Vinyards & Vinery, established in 1860.
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Olympia & Folklore Performance
KATAKOLON, GREECE
Olympia – birthplace of the Olympic Games. Travel back in time and relive the wonder of this spectacular event, as it would have been between 776BC and 393AD.
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The Troodos Mountains
LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
There is no better way to enjoy the essence of Cyprus than in the Troodos Mountains.
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Omodos Village
LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
This relaxing tour takes us to one of the most picturesque villages in Cyprus, and enables us to see a part of the island’s agricultural countryside.
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Kolossi Castle & Curium
LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
We proceed to Curium, one of the seven ancient kingdoms of Cyprus. Inhabited from ancient times until 400 AD, the impressive Greek and Roman ruins stand on a high promontory overlooking the azure Mediterranean Sea.
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Paphos Mosaics
LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
See remains of ancient civilisations from the south west of the island, combined with mythological sites and wonderful coastal scenery.
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A Visit to the Capital
LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
Departing the quayside, we drive across the eastern part of Limassol town and onto the motorway towards Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus.
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Lisbon Seen From The River
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Perhaps one of the most surprising monuments, and particularly beautiful when seen from the river, is the memorial to Prince Henry – the mastermind navigator behind Portugal’s voyages of exploration and subsequent wealth.
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Lisbon City Tour
LISBON, PORTUGAL
After re-crossing the bridge back into Lisbon, we continue with a visit to the Church of the Jeronimos Monastery – a 16th century architectural masterpiece designed in the Gothic-Manueline style. -
Picturesque Sintra & Cascais
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Once in the centre of the lively resort of Cascais we can admire the attractive bay or sit in one of the fashionable outdoor cafés and watch the world go by. -
Lovely Obidos - A Queen's Gift
LISBON, PORTUGAL
The origins of this quaint little town, rising majestically above the lovely Gaeiras vineyards, are obscured in history, but may date back as far as 308 BC.
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Lisbon Panorama
LISBON, PORTUGAL
We drive along the famous Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of Liberty) to Rossio Square, to see the Santa Justa Elevator, designed by Eiffel, and Praça do Comercio (Black Horse Square), which is considered to be one of the most impressive squares in Lisbon.
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Oceanarium, Shopping & Sights
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Next we travel to the outside of the city, to the site of the EXPO 98 World Exhibition to visit the main attraction here, the spectacular Oceanarium. Designed by American architect Peter Chermayeff, it is the largest Oceanarium in Europe and features sea life found in the world’s greatest oceans.
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Jeep Safari in the Sintra Mountains
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Take a tour with a difference, around the inlands of Serra Sintra.
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Corinth & Mycenae
PIRAEUS, GREECE
Explore the ancient site of Corinth as well as ancient citadel of Mycenae.
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Cape Sounion
PIRAEUS, GREECE
The crowning feature of our tour will be the visit to Cape Sounion itself, which is dominated by the Temple of Poseidon.
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Athens & The Acropolis
PIRAEUS, GREECE
Arriving at the Acropolis, there is a breathtaking view of antiquity as we look upwards towards the marvellous structure of the Parthenon, the temple of the Greek goddess Athena.
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Delphi
PIRAEUS, GREECE
The town of Delphi sits on the edge of a cliff and the ruins in their breathtaking setting still hide some of the spell of the ancient oracle.
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El Djem
SFAX, TUNISIA
As we will see today, El Djem is home to some of the most impressive Roman remains in Africa.
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The Best of Tunis (Tour D)
LA GOULETTE, TUNISIA
In Carthage we will find the Punic and Roman remains of an ancient city that was one of the most powerful in the western Mediterranean. -
Medina & Bardo Museum (Tour C)
LA GOULETTE, TUNISIA
Enjoy the The Medina of Tunis, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
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Dougga (Tour B)
LA GOULETTE, TUNISIA
The Roman ruins at Dougga are said to be the most spectacular and best preserved in the country.
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Carthage & Sidi Bou Said
LA GOULETTE, TUNISIA
Experience ancient ruins of Carthage and the whitewashed village of Sidi Bou Saïd.
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Panoramic Tunis (Tour E)
LA GOULETTE, TUNISIA
Take a Panoramic Tour of beautiful Tunis, taking in sites such as St Vincent’s Cathedral, the largest surviving building of the colonial period in Tunis.
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The Best Of Tunis - BL0920 ONLY
LA GOULETTE, TUNISIA
We continue to the Bardo Museum, which includes one of the richest collections of Roman Mosaics in the world.
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Scenic French Riviera
VILLEFRANCHE, FRANCE
Discover the stunning scenery of the French Riviera.
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Eze & Cap Ferrat
VILLEFRANCHE, FRANCE
Our tour continues along the Middle Corniche, which offers contrasting views of rocky cliffs and the azure sea. We will reach Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a rugged promontory, which boasts many palatial villas.
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Cannes & St Paul De Vence
VILLEFRANCHE, FRANCE
On this tour we will discover the more scenic and artistic locations of the famed French Riviera.
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Nice & Eze
VILLEFRANCHE, FRANCE
We will walk along the Cours Saleya, an elegant promenade in Old Nice, where the famous flower market is usually held in the picturesque quarters.
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Monaco & Monte Carlo On Your Own
VILLEFRANCHE, FRANCE
For those who have visited Monaco and Monte Carlo before, or just prefer to do their own things, this tour is perfect.
Balmoral
Welcome aboard Balmoral, the largest of our fleet.
Carrying 1350 passengers the Balmoral is certainly the grandest ship of our fleet, yet still compact enough to offer our trademark intimate, homely atmosphere. The Balmoral offers 710 elegant comfortable cabins, world-class cuisine and diverse onboard activities.Cruise Details
- ID: BL0920
- Themes:
- Departs: 5 November 2009
- From: Dover
- Prices from £1,099
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