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Black Sea Melodies
Mediterranean Cruise
In Malaga explore the ramparts of Gibralfaro, known as the 'Mountain of the Lighthouse', see Picasso's House or the Roman Theatre.ArtsClub theme of Antiques. Civilisations - Clash of Empires.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2008 | |||
| Fri 26 | 07:30 | 20:00 | Dover |
| Tue 30 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Malaga |
| October 2008 | |||
| Fri 03 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Messina, Sicily |
| Sun 05 | 09:00 | 17:00 |  Khios |
| Mon 06 to Tue 07 | 12:00 | 23:00 | Istanbul |
| Thu 09 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Odessa |
| Fri 10 | 08:00 | 23:59 | Yalta |
| Sun 12 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Batumi |
| Tue 14 | 13:00 | 20:00 | Canakkale |
| Thu 16 | 13:00 | 23:00 | Valletta |
| Fri 17 | 08:00 | 16:00 | Porto Empedocle |
| Mon 20 | 09:00 | 18:00 | Gibraltar |
| Fri 24 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Dover |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Premier Suite | £17,350 | £9,056 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | £14,890 | £7,776 |
| SS | Superior Suite | £13,260 | £6,929 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | £12,000 | £6,274 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | £10,800 | £5,650 |
| JS | Junior Suite | £9,940 | £5,202 |
| A | Superior Outside | £8,640 | £4,526 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | £8,245 | £4,321 |
| B | Superior Outside | £7,975 | £4,181 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £7,975 | £4,181 |
| C | Superior Outside | £7,745 | £4,061 |
| D | Outside | £6,980 | £3,663 |
| F | Outside | £6,450 | £3,388 |
| G | Outside | £6,085 | £3,198 |
| H | Inside | £5,600 | £2,946 |
| I | Inside | £5,250 | £2,764 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | £13,695 | £7,155 |
| K | Outside Single | £12,830 | £6,705 |
| L | Outside Single | £11,635 | £6,084 |
| MO | Outside Single | £10,790 | £5,644 |
| N | Inside Single | £9,175 | £4,805 |
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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. -
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. -
Anzac Tour (Tour B)
CANAKKALE, TURKEY
We will begin our tour with a short drive to Gallipoli to catch the ferry to Anzac Cove where there are ten Anzac cemeteries located alongside. -
Legendary Tour To Troy & Assos (Tour A)
CANAKKALE, TURKEY
Departing from the pier we will make our way to Troy, the immortal city of the legendary Helen and the Trojan horse. Troy is spoken of in the Illiad and the Odyssey in the tale of Helen, the most beautiful woman whose beauty was said to have launched the Trojan War. -
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. -
Mijas
MALAGA, SPAIN
We will depart from Malaga’s pier and after crossing the city we will continue towards Mijas, driving through pine-clad hills to this picturesque village in the foothills of the sierra. Mijas is a typical village of Southern Spain with narrow streets and wonderful views overlooking the coast. -
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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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. -
Valley of the Temples (Tour A)
PORTO EMPEDOCLE, SICILY
Porto Empedocle is the port of Agrigento, a Greek colony since the birth in 581B.C. It was destroyed by the Carthaginians and rebuilt in the 3rd century B.C by the Romans.
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Tindari (Tour B)
MESSINA, ITALY
Taking a scenic drive along the northern coast of Sicily from the pier, we will be taken to the archaeological site of Tindari, which lies on a high cape overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. -
Messina - Taormina (Tour C)
MESSINA, ITALY
We will begin our tour departing from the pier by coach and travelling approximately 50km along the highway to reach Taormina. The small town became one of the most popular Mediterranean sun spots and is perched on a terrace overlooking the sea and has a delightful medieval character -
Taormina
We will begin our tour departing from the pier by coach and travelling approximately 50km along the highway to reach Taormina. The small town became one of the most popular Mediterranean sun spots and is perched on a terrace overlooking the sea and has a delightful medieval character
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Mastic Villages (Tour B)
CHIOS, CRETE
Leaving the port of Chios behind we will travel to the medieval Mesta, a beautiful preserved 14th century fortified village. Here we will visit both the old and new churches of Taxiarches before having some free time to wonder through the village’s warren of narrow streets.
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Nea Moni - Anavatos (Tour A)
CHIOS, CRETE
Leaving the port of Chios with our guide we will follow the superb panoramic winding road which climbs the foothills of Mount Provatas. The monastery of Nea Moni which means new monastery in Greek stands in a wooded valley surrounded by cypress trees.
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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. -
Picnic in the Mountain of Adjara & Waterfalls (Tour B)
BATUMI, GEORGIA
Departing from the pier we will make our way to Primorsky Park with its musical fountains for a short stop. The park is made up of five parallel alleys and is separated by lawns, cafes and accurately cut square laurel bushes. -
Blinding Georgia (Tour A)
BATUMI, GEORGIA
This pretty city, permeated with the aroma of the sea, the sun, magnolias and acacias, is attractive and fascinating all year round. We begin our tour by visiting Mtsvane Kontskhi (Green Cape). -
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.
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: BW865
- Departs: 26 September 2008
- From: Dover
- Save up to: 48%
- Prices from £2,764
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