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Adriatic Explorer Cruise
Mediterranean Cruise
Twenty-one idyllic days are on offer here, from the Scottish Highlands to the Adriatic highlights and back again, all in timeless Fred. Olsen style. The ArtsClub - Painting, hosted by Dr Duncan Thomson.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | |||
| Sun 03 | PM | Greenock (for Glasgow), Scotland | |
| Thu 07 | AM | PM | Ceuta, Spanish Morocco |
| Sat 09 | PM | PM | Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy |
| Mon 11 | AM | PM | Durres, Albania |
| Tue 12 | AM | PM | Split, Croatia |
| Wed 13 | AM | PM | Venice, Italy |
| Thu 14 | AM | PM | Ravenna, Italy |
| Fri 15 | AM | PM | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| Sun 17 | AM | PM | La Goulette (for Tunis), Tunisia |
| Tue 19 | AM | PM | Motril, Spain |
| Thu 21 | AM | PM | Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal |
| Sun 24 | AM | Greenock (for Glasgow), Scotland | |
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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 | £2,444 |
| B | Family Outside | Call for Latest Status | £2,307 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Limited | £2,307 |
| C | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £2,131 |
| D | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £2,073 |
| E | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,955 |
| F | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,818 |
| G | Outside Two Berth | Limited | £1,388 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,681 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,544 |
| J | Inside | Limited | £1,388 |
| JS | Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,855 |
| K | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,523 |
| L | Inside Single | Limited | £2,229 |
| M | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,092 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,071 |
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City Tour of Tirana (Tour A)
DURRES, ALBANIA
Durres is one of Albania’s oldest cities and the country’s main seaport. Following a great number of earthquakes, most of the ancient city sank into the sea or collapsed and has subsequently been built over.
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The Best of Tunis (Tour D)
TUNIS, TUNISIA
Departing the port, we travel to Carthage, where 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 (FOR TUNIS), TUNISIA
We begin our tour with a drive from the port to the Medina, the old town in Tunis – an intricate mix of alleys and covered passages, full of powerful scents and colours and energetic trade. -
Dougga (Tour B)
TUNIS, TUNISIA
Departing the quayside, we drive to Dougga, situated in the mountains of Tunisia, approximately 550 metres above sea level. The Roman ruins at Dougga are said to be the most spectacular and best preserved in the country. -
Carthage & Sidi Bou Said (Tour A)
LA GOULETTE (FOR TUNIS), TUNISIA
We begin our tour by driving to the pretty village of Sidi Bou Saïd, a picturesque, whitewashed village perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. The town has attracted generations of European artists and writers, and is today appreciated as a type of living museum. -
Tetouan (Tour B)
CEUTA, SPANISH MOROCCO
Upon our arrival in the city centre, we shall begin our walk through the main street, which leads to a typical market, selling local items and produce. Continuing, we will arrive at Kings Palace Square, passing through the narrow streets of the Jewish suburb until we reach the Medina.
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Port Wine & Douro River Cruise
LEIXOES (FOR OPORTO), PORTUGAL
The attraction of Oporto, the second largest city in Portugal, lies in its workday atmosphere. The city that we see today dates mainly from the 18th century, when trade was booming and merchants financed fine houses for themselves. We will have the chance to see some of the city’s fine buildings on our tour today.
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Quinta Da Aveleda - Green Wine
LEIXOES (FOR OPORTO), PORTUGAL
Departing our ship, we travel to the northern inferior, heading towards Quinta da Aveleda, a farm located in the countryside near the town of Aveleda, close to Penafiel in the region known as Vinho Verde (Green Wine).
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Oporto City Tour
LEIXOES (FOR OPORTO), PORTUGAL
The Oporto that we shall see today dates mainly from the 18th century when trade was booming and merchants financed stylish houses from themselves. We will have the chance to see some of the city’s finest buildings on this tour.
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Ai Musicanti (Tour C)
VENICE, ITALY
Leaving the ship by motor launch, we travel to the St Lucia area of Venice. Here we have a short walk to visit the beautiful Zen Palace, where we will experience an exceptional evening of entertainment. -
Islands Tour (Tour B)
VENICE, ITALY
This tour provides us with the opportunity to visit two of the islands surrounding Venice, Murano and Burano. -
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, where a short walk will take us to St Mark’s Square, where our local guides await us. Here our tour of the fascinating city begins. -
Pomposa & Comacchio (Tour B)
RAVENNA, ITALY
Departing from the quayside, we travel to Po Delta Park, the central station for the city of Comacchio. Here we will make a short stop to admire this characteristic lagoon town. Comacchio maintains its particular charm of a ‘miniature Venice’ due to its development on 13 little islets linked to each other by bridges, the most famous of which is the Treponti.
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Ravenna City Tour (Tour A)
RAVENNA, ITALY
Of all of Italy’s main towns and cities, which are steeped in history and filled with monuments, Ravenna boasts a unique and invaluable heritage.
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The Archaeological Site of Nora (Tour A)
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA
Departing the quayside, we drive in a south-westerly direction from Cagliari, passing St Gilla’s Lagoon, where if we are lucky we may see pink flamingos. Our route continues through olive groves, and in the distance we will spot one of the biggest refineries in the Mediterranean, belonging to the township of Sarroch.
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The Best of Dubrovnik & Konavle (Tour D)
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Departing the quayside, we drive to Pile Gate, the starting point of our guided walking tour of the old town and its treasures. -
Panoramic Drive to Cavtat (Tour C)
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
We begin our tour with a short drive south to Cavtat, stopping en route at two panoramic viewpoints for breathtaking views of Dubrovnik. -
Ston & Trsteno (Tour B)
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
From the quayside, we travel along the coastal road for approximately 15 kilometres (nine miles) until we reach Trsteno. Here we will take a walk through one of the finest arboretums in Croatia, which was established by the Gucetic family in the 16th century, and contains an array of exotic plants and vegetation. -
Dubrovnik - Pearl of the Adriatic (Tour A)
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Departing the quayside, we drive to the newly built bridge across the Dubrovnik River to our first photo stop, which offers a spectacular view of the picturesque Lapad peninsula, the commercial port of Gruz and the Elaphite archipelago. -
Ceuta City Tour (Tour A)
CEUTA, SPANISH MOROCCO
Our tour will introduce us to little known Ceuta, a Spanish town with a European atmosphere yet still surrounded by African influences. -
Cagliari City Tour & Museum (Tour C)
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA, ITALY
Cagliari is the administrative capital of Sardinia, the seat of the council and regional government and also the main port and commercial and industrial centre of the island. It is a modern town that has nevertheless been able to preserve its historical roots. One of Cagliari’s main attractions is its panoramic position in amongst natural surroundings. To the south lies the great Golfo Degli Angeli (‘Gulf of the Angels’), while the lagoons of Santa Gilla and Molentagus now appear to be almost enclosed by the urban network of the town, with its wide suburban belt flights of flamingos, ducks and herons. -
The Ancient City of Kruja (Tour B)
DURRES, ALBANIA
Leaving the pier, we first visit two important sites in Durres, one of Albania’s oldest cities and the country’s main seaport. Following a number of earthquakes, most of the ancient city sank into the sea or collapsed and was subsequently built over.
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Gondola Ride (Tour D)
VENICE, ITALY
Venice is best admired from the water, and no trip here would be complete without a ride on a gondola. -
Unseen Alhambra (Tour A)
MOTRIL, SPAIN
On our exclusive visit to Granada today, we shall see some of the sights not usually visited by members of the public! Granada was at its peak during the 11th century, when it became for a while the capital of a small kingdom. Our journey to this beautiful city, which is rich in history, lying at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains and on the edge of the fertile ‘Vega de Granada’ – the greenest and best stretch of farmland in Andalucia – will take approximately one hour.
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Las Alpujarras Mountain Drive (Tour B)
MOTRIL, SPAIN
We depart from the port of Motril to Las Alpujarras, one of Spain’s most spectacular regions where ancient villages cling to mountainsides on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada.
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Panoramic Tunis (Tour E)
LA GOULETTE (FOR TUNIS), TUNISIA
Departing the quayside, we begin our scenic tour with a drive to Bourguiba Avenue. Here we will see St Vincent’s Cathedral, the largest surviving building of the colonial period in Tunis, with a neo-Romanesque façade, Tunis Theatre, and the 7th November Square.
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Split & Diocletian's Palace (Tour A)
SPLIT, CROATIA
Our tour begins with a drive around Split to the panoramic viewpoint, which offers a splendid view of the city. We then drive to the city centre, from where we continue on foot with our local guide into the heart of the ancient town enclosing the famous Diocletian’s Palace.
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Trogir & Diocletian's Palace (Tour D)
SPLIT, CROATIA
Our tour begins with a short journey to Trogir. Upon arrival, our guide will lead us on a walking tour of this ancient city, which was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997.
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Folk Dance (Tour D)
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA, ITALY
Departing the quayside, we will have a brief sightseeing tour of Cagliari, passing by the Basilica of Bonaria en route to Monte Urpino. Following a photo stop at the panoramic viewpoint, we continue our drive along Poetto Beach to Maracalagonis, an agricultural centre located at the foot of the Sette Fratelli Mountains.
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Krka Waterfalls & Trogir (Tour C)
SPLIT, CROATIA
Departing the quayside, we enjoy a coach ride northwards along the highway towards Krka National Park, one of the greatest miracles of Dalmatia.
Black Prince
Where better to discover a relaxing mood than aboard Black Prince, a byword for a traditional style of cruising born in a more elegant and unhurried age.
Black Prince's classic cruising formula continues to earn her a growing following of both regular and new admirers. Described as 'a little ship with a big heart and soul', she has the ability to slip into small harbours so often overlooked by larger ships, and combines a fun approach to cruising, whilst upholding the traditions of a bygone, more refined era.
*Note: Black Prince has a totally smoke free indoors environment. Smoking will only be permitted on cabin balconies and on specially designated areas of deck space.
Cruise Details
- ID: BP0909
- Themes:
- Departs: 3 May 2009
- From: Greenock (for Glasgow), Scotland
- Save up to: 59%
- Prices from £1,388
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