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Black Sea Adventure
Mediterranean Cruise
As autumn begins to bite, a four week voyage to the very cradle of antiquity is a tempting alternative. ArtsClub - Painting. Civilisations - The Ages of Conflict.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2009 | |||
| Sun 20 | 07:30 | 16:30 | Southampton |
| Thu 24 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Malaga |
| Fri 25 | 08:00 | 14:00 | Cartagena (Spain) |
| Sun 27 | 09:00 | 12:00 | Cruise Aeolian Islands |
| Mon 28 | 12:30 | 18:00 |  Pylos |
| Tue 29 | 07:30 | 18:00 | Piraeus (for Athens) |
| October 2009 | |||
| Thu 01 | 07:00 | 14:30 | Nessebar |
| Fri 02 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Odessa |
| Sat 03 | 08:30 | 18:00 | Yalta |
| Sun 04 | 07:00 | 18:00 | Sevastopol |
| Mon 05 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Sinop |
| Wed 07 | 08:00 | 23:00 | Istanbul |
| Fri 09 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Kusadasi |
| Sun 11 | 08:00 | 14:00 | Valletta |
| Tue 13 | 08:00 | 16:00 | Algiers |
| Thu 15 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Lisbon |
| Sun 18 | 07:30 | 16:30 | Southampton |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £17,850 | £9,818 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £15,350 | £8,443 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £13,635 | £7,499 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | £12,280 | £6,754 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | £11,065 | £6,086 |
| JS | Junior Suite | £10,210 | £5,616 |
| A | Superior Outside | £8,850 | £4,868 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | £8,565 | £4,711 |
| B | Superior Outside | £8,210 | £4,516 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £8,210 | £4,516 |
| C | Superior Outside | £7,995 | £4,397 |
| D | Outside | £7,140 | £3,927 |
| F | Outside | £6,565 | £3,611 |
| G | Outside | £6,210 | £3,416 |
| H | Inside | £5,710 | £3,141 |
| I | Inside | £5,355 | £2,945 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | £14,635 | £8,049 |
| K | Outside Single | £13,490 | £7,420 |
| L | Outside Single | £11,995 | £6,597 |
| MO | Outside Single | £11,135 | £6,124 |
| N | Inside Single | £9,280 | £5,104 |
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City Tour of Malaga (Tour E)
MALAGA, SPAIN
Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol. Founded by the Phoenicians as a colony some 3,000 years ago, it has since come under the rule of the Romans, the Carthaginians and the Moors. With approximately 670,000 inhabitants, the city is both a busy port and the industrial centre for the south of Spain
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The Splendour of Crimean Parks (Tour C)
YALTA, UKRAINE
On this tour we will get the chance to admire the natural beauty of the Southern Coast of the Crimea. We will visit the Alupka Park with its sunny glades, small waterfalls and swan ponds. -
Romanov's Holidays (Tour B)
YALTA, UKRAINE
On this excursion we will discover why Yalta was liked so much by the Russian Tzars. Our coach will take us through the town offering a picturesque panorama of the beautiful sea front before we head eastwards to the Massandra. -
Yalta Highlights (Tour A)
YALTA, UKRAINE
We will start our tour with an observation of the unusual Swallow’s Nest Castle, hanging over the sea on a 38 metre high rock. This foley romantic castle of love was constructed in 1912 and since then has been the symbol of Yalta and the Crimea. -
Secret Submarine Base of Balaklava (Tour E)
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
This tour offers a unique opportunity to get acquainted with such outstanding historical sites as the mountain fortifications of Balaklava – once a secret military port - former underground Submarine base and Spare Command Post of the Black Sea Fleet.
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Khan's Palace & Uspensky Cathedral (Tour D)
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
The first stop on this interesting tour is Bakhchisarai. At one time Bakhchisarai was the capital of the Crimean Khanate. The Khan’s Palace still stands in the city and now houses the Museum of History.
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Folkloric Show (Tour C)
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
The Ukraine has a diverse cultural heritage and art traditions dating back centuries, which have been carefully preserved through many generations. Departing our ship we take a short drive to the Navy Officers Club located in the heart of Sevastopol.
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Sevastopol - City of Glory (Tour B)
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
The first stop on this fascinating historical tour is at the Panorama Building, housing the panoramic painting ‘The Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855’ which animates events of the Malakhov Kurgan Battle of 6th June 1855, when military forces of Great Britain, France, Turkey and Italy waged war against Russia.
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Sevastopol Highlights (Tour A)
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
Discover the wealth of historical offerings that this glorious city – founded in 1787 as a naval fortress and a firm stronghold in the south of the Russian Empire – has to offer.
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Odessa Ballet (Tour D)
ODESSA, UKRAINE
Odessa has been called ‘A City of Music Lovers’ and it well deserves this epithet. Numerous musicians and composers, who have contributed to the world fame of Russian music, have lived here, and concert halls and theatres abound – not least the fabulous Opera House. -
Odessa & The White City (Tour C)
ODESSA, UKRAINE
This tour provides an introduction to Odessa – one of the Ukraine’s most prosperous and cosmopolitan cities, the ‘Hero City’ – and the ‘White City’ of Belgorod – Dniestrovsky. -
Odessa Palaces (Tour B)
ODESSA, UKRAINE
Discover the highlights and rich cultural heritage of Odessa, which for centuries has been inspiration to artists, poets, writers and musicians. We take a short, pleasant drive to the Museum of Local history. -
Odessa Highlights (Tour A)
ODESSA, UKRAINE
Become acquainted with Odessa, one of Ukraine’s most prosperous and cosmopolitan cities. Our tour begins with a view of the impressive Potemkin Staircase, which descends dramatically 135 metres (445 feet) to Primorsky Boulevard -
Byzantine Heritage (Tour G)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
On this tour we will discover the Byzantine heritage of Istanbul. After a short drive we will begin our tour by making a short visit to the Hagios Georgios Church, a Greek Orthodox Church known for its wonderful icons. -
Turkish De-Night (Tour E)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Following a short drive along the shores of the Bosphorous, we reach our evening’s destination. Kervansaray Restaurant invites us to enjoy a famous traditional Turkish show for an unforgettable night. -
Bosphorus Tour (Tour C)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Istanbul embraces two continents: one arm reaching out to Asia, the other to Europe. We will board our boat from the Golden Horn – a horn-shaped estuary dividing European Istanbul. -
Treasures of Istanbul (Tour B)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Our first visit of the day will be to the Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans for four centuries, following the conquest of Istanbul in 1453. -
Classical Istanbul (Tour A)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Istanbul, once called Constantinople, is the only city in the world to be built on two continents; Europe and Asia. After leaving the quay we will enjoy the short drive to the old city of Istanbul, crossing over the Golden Horn, where just over a century ago the Sultans would have taken their Sunday afternoon cruises. -
Malaga & Picasso House (Tour D)
MALAGA, SPAIN
Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol, founded by the Phoenicians as a colony some 3000 years ago it has come under the rule of the Romans, the Carthaginians and the Moors. -
Huerto De Cura Botanical Gardens (Tour D)
CARTAGENA, SPAIN
Touch, feel, taste… Thousands of special moments and a whole city to enjoy them in. The botanical Gardens Huerto Del Cura invites us to experience over 2000 years of history. -
Cartagena Shopping (Tour B)
CARTAGENA, SPAIN
The port of Cartagena enjoys great commercial, cultural and leisure values, both for its complete facilities and for its proximity to other important ports in the Mediterranean area. -
Murcia Highlights (Tour A)
CARTAGENA, SPAIN
Murcia, the capital of the region is located in a fertile valley that was converted thanks to man’s labour into the Garden of the Segura. Founded by the Arabs 1200 years ago, in Murcia you can find a suggesting fusion of cultures and artistic styles, shaped especially in its splendid Cathedral. -
Granada of the Moors - Malaga (Tour A)
MALAGA, SPAIN
Upon arrival in Granada we will proceed to the world-famous fortified Alhambra Palace, sometimes also referred to as the ‘Red Palace’ because of its construction from red stone. The Arabian Palace, the heart of Alhambra, is composed of three enclosures:
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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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Prehistoric Temples of Malta (Tour E)
VALLETTA, MALTA
Travelling to the southern part of the island, our first visit is to Qrendi, where we find the Hagar Qim Temples, likened to Stonehenge and originally built about 2700 BC. The site of these temples – high above the sea – was chosen well. -
Malta Harbour Cruise (Tour C)
VALLETTA, MALTA
To embark the boat for this excursion we will travel to Silema. Onboard we will witness Malta’s living past from the water as we ply around the two natural harbours on either side of Valletta – Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour. -
A Taste of Malta (Tour A)
VALLETTA, MALTA
Our coach will depart from the harbour and will make our way to Mosta (meaning centre), which refers to its very location at the heart of the island. Here we will stop to see the famous dome, considered to be the third largest in Europe. -
Corinth & Mycenae (Tour C)
PIRAEUS, GREECE
From the port of Piraeus we follow the western coastline of Attica, along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, where a short stop is made to view the construction of this unique four-mile (six kilometre) long canal. -
Cape Sounion (Tour B)
PIRAEUS, GREECE
Departing from Piraeus by coach we will follow the new coastal road to Sounion, passing beautiful beaches and attractive coves, and enjoying magnificent views over the Saronic Gulf. -
Athens & The Acropolis (Tour A)
PIRAEUS, GREECE
From the port of Piraeus we pass the charming yacht harbour of Zea, with visible foundations from the 5th century. Next is the attractive Mikrolimanon’s waterfront lined with inviting al fresco fish restaurants. It is a short drive into cosmopolitan Athens. -
Mijas & Molino (Tour C)
MALAGA, SPAIN
We will depart from Malaga’s pier and drive towards Mijas, passing through pine-clad hills until we reach this picturesque village located at the foothills of the Sierra.Before arriving at Mijas, we will visit the ‘Molino de la Paca’
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Marbella & Puerto Banus (Tour B)
MALAGA, SPAIN
Departing from the port of Malaga, our coach will take the road following the coastline until we reach Marbella, the most cosmopolitan of the Costa del Sol’s resorts and, certainly, the choice of the rich and famous
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Valletta & Mdina- A Tale of Two Cities (Tour F)
VALLETTA, MALTA
We leave the quayside by coach for a panoramic drive around the bastions of Valletta that house most of Malta’s rich heritage of history, art, archaeology, architecture and culture. We will also pass by Fort St Elmo, the historic fort at the tip of the Valletta peninsula. -
Snapshot of Malta (Tour D)
VALETTA, MALTA
We travel onto Marsaxlokk, one of Malta’s largest fishing villages. Where we shall have some free time to explore this picturesque village, before we rejoin our coach to drive through some typical tiny Maltese villages, on our way to the Blue Grotto at Wied iz-Zurrieq. -
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.
Black Watch
Delightfully relaxed in mood and reassuringly human in scale, resplendent Black Watch offers you the best of all cruise worlds.
Featuring 67 cabins and suites with balconies to make cruising to every destination that much more special. Having undergone a refit in Spring 2007, her sophisticated décor looks fresher than ever, with many traditional cruising features.
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Cruise Details
- ID: BW0915
- Departs: 20 September 2009
- From: Southampton
- Save up to: 45%
- Prices from £2,945
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