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Mediterranean Cruise
As autumn begins to bite, a four week voyage to the very cradle of antiquity is a tempting alternative. The ArtsClub - Painting, hosted by Brian Healey. Civilisations - The Ages of Conflict.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| September 2009 | |||
| Sun 20 | Late PM | Southampton | |
| Thu 24 | Early AM | Late PM | Malaga |
| Fri 25 | Early AM | Early PM | Cartagena (Spain) |
| Mon 28 | Early PM | Late PM |  Pylos |
| Tue 29 | Early AM | Late PM | Piraeus (for Athens) |
| October 2009 | |||
| Thu 01 | Early AM | Early PM | Nessebar |
| Fri 02 | Early AM | Late PM | Odessa |
| Sat 03 | Early AM | Late PM | Yalta |
| Sun 04 | Early AM | Late PM | Sevastopol |
| Mon 05 | Early AM | Late PM | Sinop |
| Wed 07 | Early AM | Late Night | Istanbul |
| Fri 09 | Early AM | Late PM | Kusadasi |
| Sun 11 | Early AM | Late PM | Valletta |
| Wed 14 | Early AM | Early PM | Ceuta, Spanish Morocco |
| Thu 15 | Early AM | Late PM | Lisbon |
| Sun 18 | Early AM | Southampton | |
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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 | £4,283 |
| B | Superior Outside | Good | £3,998 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | Call for Latest Status | £4,105 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £4,105 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £5,533 |
| C | Superior Outside | Limited | £3,570 |
| D | Outside | Limited | £3,283 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | Call for Latest Status | £5,105 |
| F | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £3,105 |
| G | Outside | Call for Latest Status | £2,855 |
| GOL | LSAV O/S Lower Grade | Call for Latest Status | £2,299 |
| GOU | LSV O/S Higher Grade | Good | £2,599 |
| H | Inside | Limited | £2,678 |
| I | Inside | Limited | £2,678 |
| IS | LSAV Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,999 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £6,745 |
| JS | Junior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,425 |
| K | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £5,998 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £5,568 |
| MO | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £4,640 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £6,818 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £4,640 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £8,925 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Call for Latest Status | £7,675 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Good | £2,999 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Call for Latest Status | £6,140 |
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Murcia Highlights
CARTAGENA, SPAIN
In Murcia you can find a suggesting fusion of cultures and artistic styles, especially shaped in the splendid Cathedral.
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Huerto Del Cura Botanical Gardens
CARTAGENA, SPAIN
Our tour today to the Botanical Gardens of Huerta Del Cura invites us to experience more than 2,000 years of history.
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Alicante City Tour
CARTAGENA, SPAIN
During our city tour, our guide will provide us with the history of the city while we pass by the Town Hall Square, and Alicante Cathedral, better known as the Church of San Nicolas de Bari.
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Tetouan (Tour B)
CEUTA, SPANISH MOROCCO
Enjoy traditional Moroccan culture in the city of Tetouan.
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Ceuta City Tour
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. -
Byzantine Heritage
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Discover the incredible Byzantine Heritage that exists in Turkey and in the incredible capital of Istanbul.
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Turkish De-Night
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Kervansaray Restaurant invites us to enjoy a famous traditional Turkish show for an unforgettable night.
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Bosphorus Tour
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Our journey on the Bosphorus will take us past the famous 19th century Dolmabahce Palace – the façade of which stretches for 600 metres (2,000 feet) along the European shore – and also the Ciragan Palace, now restored as a grand hotel.
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Treasures of Istanbul (Tour B)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Enjoy the treasures of Istanbul.
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Classical Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Experience the mix of old and new in Istanbul - once called Constantinople, it is the only city in the world to be built on two continents; Europe and Asia.
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Roman Ephesus (Tour A)
KUSADASI, TURKEY
During our tour we have the oppurtunity to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. The house is believed to have been the last residence of the Virgin Mary.
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Ephesus & The House of Kusadasi (Tour B)
KUSADASI, TURKEY
Explore Ephesus - one of Turkey’s best-preserved ancient cities – as well as the House of the Virigin Mary.
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Relaxing in Kusadasi (Tour C)
KUSADASI, TURKEY
Our tour will allow us to experience an authentic Turkish tradition – the steam bath.
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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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Ronda
MALAGA, SPAIN
Some of the sights we shall visit include the Church of Santa Maria La Mayor, which was built on the site of a former mosque, and the Casa Don Bosco, an Andalusian palace that opens out into a beautiful traditional courtyard decorated with ceramics.
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Malaga & Picasso House
MALAGA, SPAIN
Its ancient streets, lovely villas, lush vegetation and good weather make Malaga one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe.
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Mijas
MALAGA, SPAIN
Mijas is a typical village of southern Spain, with narrow streets and wonderful views overlooking the coast.
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Marbella & Puerto Banus
MALAGA, SPAIN
Set against the stunning backdrop of La Concha Mountain, Marbella is a mixture of old and new, with stylish apartments lining the seafront, while typical Andalusian houses are to be found along the picturesque alleys of Marbella’s old town.
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Granada of the Moors - Malaga
MALAGA, SPAIN
Upon arrival in Granada, we proceed to the world-famous fortified Alhambra Palace, often referred to as the Red Palace, due to its construction from red stone.
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Traditional Malaga & Flamenco
MALAGA, SPAIN
Flamenco personifies the fiery passion, artistry and culture of Andalusia. Full of expression and emotion, it is a complex art form that requires years of development by performers.
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Malaga Horse Riding
MALAGA, SPAIN
Our ride will last approximately one hour, starting on low zones to enable us to gain confidence on the horses, before we enter pinewoods and cross narrow paths.
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Scenic Nessebar & Folkloric Performance
NESSEBAR, BULGARIA
Once a flourishing town with an abundance of churches and monasteries, Nessebar still retains its treasures today, and its beautiful churches built in various architectural styles house exquisite murals.
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A Walking Tour of Nessebar
NESSEBAR, BULGARIA
Discover the remarkable medieval atmosphere of the town and its treasures during a sightseeing walk through the old part of Nessebar, visiting its most impressive churches built between the 11th and 14th centuries.
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Ancient Pomorie & Wine
NESSEBAR, BULGARIA
We travel to the small town of Pomorie. It is hard to determine exactly when the town was founded, but according to sources there was an ancient settlement here approximately 3,100 years ago.
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Odessa & The White City
ODESSA, UKRAINE
This tour provides an introduction to Odessa – one of the Ukraine’s most prosperous and cosmopolitan cities.
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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. -
Odessa Highlights
ODESSA, UKRAINE
Become acquainted with Odessa – the ‘hero city’.
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Odessa Experience
ODESSA, UKRAINE
We then commence our walking tour of Odessa, taking in some of the city’s most impressive buildings, squares and monuments, including the City Hall, monument to Pushkin and the fabulous Opera House.
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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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Nestor Palace & Methoni
PYLOS, GREECE
We continue to the fortress of Methoni, which lies at the southernmost end of the western Peloponnesian coast. The site was fortified in as early as the 7th century BC, and later played an important role in the Byzantine era.
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Secret Submarine Base of Balaklava
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
Discover such an 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
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
Visit Bakhchisarai with its magnificent Khan’s Palace and Upsensky Cathedral.
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Black Sea Naval Performance
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
Departing our ship, we take a short drive to the Navy Officers Club located in the heart of Sevastopol. Here we will savour a memorable folk concert performed especially for us by the Black Sea Navy Ensemble.
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Sevastopol - City of Glory
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
Enjoy the rich heritage of Sevastopol – the City of Glory.
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Sevastopol Highlights
SEVASTOPOL, UKRAINE
Discover the wealth of historical offerings that this glorious city has to offer.
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Sinop City Tour
SINOP, TURKEY
Sinop has been host to many civilisations in history, including Bronze Age, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. On our tour today, we will discover the main sights of the city.
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The City of Diogenes
SINOP, TURKEY
Departing the quayside, we drive to Akliman, west of Akliman (Akkum) Beach. We shall see Hamsilos Fjord – the only fjord on the coastline of the Black Sea – and Akliman, a natural harbour.
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Prehistoric Temples of Malta
VALLETTA, MALTA
From here it is a short drive to the megalithic Tarxien Temples, which are the best reflection of the evolution of prehistoric temple building. The earliest temple, sadly now in a vestigial state, dates back to approximately 2800 BC, while the most recent of the four dates some 700 years later.
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Malta Harbour Cruise
VALLETTA, MALTA
Experience Malta’s history from the water with this Harbour Cruise.
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Valletta & The Malta Experience (Tour G)
VALLETTA, MALTA
Enjoy stunning views of Valletta as well as the incredible Malta Experience.
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Island Panoramic
VALLETTA, MALTA
Take a comprehensive panoramic tour of everything this Island has to offer.
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Mdina & Mosta
VALLETTA, MALTA
Our final visit is to Mosta Dome, a magnificent domed church, also known as the Mosta Rotunda. Designed by Maltese architect Giorgio de Vasse, it is said to be one of the largest unsupported church domes in Europe.
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The Splendour of Crimean Parks
YALTA, UKRAINE
On this tour we will get the chance to admire the natural beauty of the Southern Coast of the Crimea.
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Romanov's Holidays
YALTA, UKRAINE
On this excursion we will discover why Yalta was liked so much by the Russian Tzars.
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Yalta Highlights (Tour A)
YALTA, UKRAINE
Enjoy all of the highlights of Yalta.
Black Watch
Relax and experience a cruise aboard the resplendent Black Watch.
Featuring a large number of cabins and suites with balconies, Black Watch can accommodate up to 804 passengers. Offering many traditional cruising features, its décor will undergo a major refurbishment of the public areas in December 2009; including a new casual dining area, which will replace the current Garden Cafe and become The Braemar Garden. New soft furnishings will also be added to the Neptune Lounge, Piper's Bar, Glentanar Restaurant and Observatory Lounge.Cruise Details
- ID: BW0915
- Themes:
- Departs: 20 September 2009
- From: Southampton
- Prices from £1,999
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