EASTERN MED
Mediterranean
| Date | Arrive | Depart | Destination |
| May 2010 | |||
| Sat 22 | Late PM | Dover | |
| Wed 26 | Early AM | Early PM | Gibraltar |
| Fri 28 | Early AM | Early PM | Cagliari, Sardinia |
| Sat 29 | Early AM | Early AM | Scenic Cruise Isola Vulcano |
| Sat 29 | Late AM | Early PM | Cruise Straits of Messina |
| Sat 29 | Early PM | Late Night | Messina |
| Mon 31 | Early AM | Late PM | Piraeus (for Athens) |
| June 2010 | |||
| Tue 01 | Early AM | Late PM | Volos |
| Wed 02 | Early AM | Late PM | Thessaloniki |
| Thu 03 | Early AM | Late PM |
Kavala |
| Sun 06 | Early AM | Late PM | Valletta |
| Tue 08 | Early AM | Early PM |
Eivissa, Ibiza |
| Fri 11 | Early AM | Early PM | La Coruna |
| Sun 13 | Early AM | Dover | |
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- Dolphin Watching
- Gibraltar, Gibraltar
GIBRALTAR
Few people are aware that Gibraltar is one of the best places in the world to view cetaceans all year round.
- Rock Tour
- Gibraltar, Gibraltar
- GIBRALTAR
Take a tour of Gibraltar’s most famous landmark.
- Panoramic Gibraltar & Flamenco
- Gibraltar, Gibraltar
- GIBRALTAR
We will see a performance by prestigious Flamenco dancer Lola Ponce and her dance group Cuadro Flamenco
- Cagliari Botanical Gardens and Amphitheatre
- Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA, ITALY
Cagliari is a modern town, which has nevertheless managed to preserve its historical roots. One of its main attractions is its panoramic position in amongst natural surroundings.
- Cagliari City Tour and Museum
- Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA, ITALY
Take a city tour of Cagliari – the administrative capital of Sardinia.
- Folk Dance
- Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA, ITALY
Enjoy a brief but comprehensive sightseeing tour of Cagliari before a traditional folk performance.
- Tindari
- Messina, Italy
- MESSINA, SICILY, ITALY
‘Tyndaris’, as it was then known, was founded in 396 BC by Dionysius I, ruler of Syracuse, in an area that was inhabited since prehistoric times.
- Mount Etna
- Messina, Italy
- MESSINA, SICILY, ITALY
Mount Etna is Europe’s largest active volcano. Standing at approximately 3,326 metres (10,910 feet) high, its flanks are covered with scores of cones and craters.
- Taormina
- Messina, Italy
CATANIA, SICILY, ITALY
The picturesque little town of Taormina enjoys a magnificent position on a terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea on the eastern coast of Sicily. Even though it has become one of the most popular Mediterranean sun spots, it still manages to retain its medieval character.
- Messina City Tour
- Messina, Italy
- MESSINA, SICILY, ITALY
Departing the quayside, we can first enjoy an orientation drive of Messina, where we shall see the major sights of the town.
- Taormina
- Messina, Italy
- MESSINA, SICILY, ITALY
The picturesque little town of Taormina enjoys a magnificent position on a terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea on the eastern coast of Sicily. Even though it has become one of the most popular Mediterranean sun spots, it still manages to retain its medieval character.
- Delphi
- Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
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.
- Corinth & Mycenae
- Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
- PIRAEUS, GREECE
Explore the ancient site of Corinth as well as ancient citadel of Mycenae.
- Cape Sounion
- Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
- PIRAEUS, GREECE
The crowning feature of our tour will be the visit to Cape Sounion itself, which is dominated by the Temple of Poseidon.
- TOUR AX - ATHENS & THE ACROPOLIS
- Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
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.
- Meteora
- Volos, Greece
- VOLOS, GREECE
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, the monasteries of Meteora (meaning ‘suspended in the air’) are situated in a fantastic and unique landscape on top of giant pillars rising at least 600 metres above sea level.
- Milies & Lehonia By Train
- Volos, Greece
VOLOS, GREECE
We shall climb through forests of olive groves and have the chance to enjoy the fantastic view out to sea.
- Volos Archaeological Museum & Makrinitsa
- Volos, Greece
VOLOS, GREECE
On our tour today, we have the opportunity to travel through the ages to get a glimpse of the tradition and culture of Volos and Pelion.
- Pella
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- THESSALONIKI, GREECE
Pella was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon, and was the birthplace of Alexander the Great.
- The Royal Tombs of Vergina
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- THESSALONIKI, GREECE
Situated approximately 75 kilometres from Thessaloniki lies Vergina, a village in Imathia in Central Macedonia.
- Thessaloniki Highlights
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- THESSALONIKI, GREECE
On our tour today we can discover the highlights and most popular landmarks of Thessaloniki, the capital of the ancient region of Macedonia and the second largest city in Greece.
- Vergina & Pella
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- THESSALONIKI, GREECE
Departing the quayside, we travel to Pella, the second ancient capital of Macedonia and the birthplace of Alexander the Great, one of the greatest figures in history.
- Philippi
- Kavala, Greece
- KAVALA, GREECE
Kavala, the ancient site of the Neapolis, founded in the 7th century BC, is the very same place where St Paul set foot on the European continent during his second missionary journey, establishing a thriving Christian church in the nearby city of Philippi. The well-known Egnatian Road, which once ran from the Adriatic Durres (Durazzo) City to Constantinople, passed by this city.
- Xanthi Old Town
- Kavala, Greece
- KAVALA, GREECE
Xanthi began life as a small village, but tobacco commerce in Europe lead to a period of prosperity for the town.
- Mdina & Mosta
- Valletta, Malta
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.
- Island Panoramic
- Valletta, Malta
VALLETTA, MALTA
Take a comprehensive panoramic tour of everything this Island has to offer.
- Valletta & The Malta Experience (Tour G)
- Valletta, Malta
VALLETTA, MALTA
Enjoy stunning views of Valletta as well as the incredible Malta Experience.
- Prehistoric Temples of Malta
- Valletta, 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.
- Mdina & Mosta (L1005 ONLY)
- Valletta, Malta
- VALLETTA, MALTA
On this tour we can discover Mdina, Malta’s medieval fortified capital, which is also known as the ‘Silent City’.
- Malta Harbour Cruise
- Valletta, Malta
VALLETTA, MALTA
Experience Malta’s history from the water with this Harbour Cruise.
- North Island Tour
- Eivissa, Ibiza, Spain
IBIZA, SPAIN
Explore the picturesque Northern section of the Island.
- Unknown Ibiza
- Eivissa, Ibiza, Spain
- IBIZA, SPAIN
Discover parts of Ibiza you didn’t know existed.
- Southern Ibiza Sightseeing
- Eivissa, Ibiza, Spain
- IBIZA, SPAIN
We begin our tour with a drive to Las Salinas, Ibiza’s famous salt flats, which are located in one of the most unspoilt areas in the city.
- Ibiza Beach Transfer
- Eivissa, Ibiza, Spain
IBIZA, SPAIN
Relax in Ibiza’s Playa D’en Bossa Beach, the longest stretch of beach on the island.
- Scenic Tour and Old Town
- La Coruna, Spain
- LA CORUNA, SPAIN
From the pier we board our awaiting coach to begin our scenic tour of La Coruña, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones, which were built on reclaimed land. As we pass, we should watch out for the galleries – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and façades were built by fisherman out of wood and glass.
- The Gardens of La Coruna
- La Coruna, Spain
- LA CORUNA, SPAIN
Departing the quayside, we drive towards the village of Betanzos, the Roman village that emerged from old Castros. Upon arrival, we proceed to the Garden of Pasatiempo. This fine work of art by the García Naveira brothers materialises their impressions of their abundant travels.
- La Coruna & Betanzos
- La Coruna, Spain
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
This excursion gives us the opportunity to visit La Coruña and the famous village of Betanzos.
- Panoramic Tour & Old Town
- La Coruna, Spain
La Coruna, Spain
From the pier we will board our awaiting coach to begin our panoramic tour, passing by the Gardens of Los Cantones which was built on reclaimed land. As we pass we must watch for the “galleries” – houses whose windows reflect sunlight and whose façades were built by fishermen out of wood and glass.
- Santiago de Compostela
- La Coruna, Spain
LA CORUNA, SPAIN
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity: Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela. A visit to the shrine of St James (Santiago), Patron Saint of Spain, entitles us to wear the cockleshell emblem in the company of perhaps half a million pilgrims a year.
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.
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- ID: L1005
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- Departs: 22 May 2010
- From: Dover
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