"The Mediterranean itineraries are the heart and soul of Voyages to Antiquity and that we endeavor to make each season packed with unique experiences for our guests. In 2010 we have expanded our product offerings inside the Western Mediterranean while also providing the focus to the ancient civilizations seen in Sicily," said Mitchell J. Schlesinger, second in command of marketing and sales for Voyages to Antiquity. "We've received growing support from prestigious organizations whose well-traveled clients are interested in an educational, enriching vacation experience, including Smithsonian Journeys, the Archaeological Institute of America and various alumni organizations."
The med season begins and ends with sailings between Cairo and Istanbul, highlighted by two Wonders worldwide, as well as the following sites:
Cairo to Istanbul - March 30, 2013 and Istanbul to Cairo - October 25, 2013
Both itineraries include a journey to the Pyramids and the Sphinx at the royal burial ground at Giza as well as the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo. In Luxor guests visit Karnak, Thebes along with the Valley of the Kings, burial place of the New Kingdom pharos, including Tutankhamun. In Aqaba guests explore the rose-red, ancient Nabataen capital of scotland- Petra, and after traveling with the Suez Canal to Israel, guests will visit Jerusalem's Old Town, like the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Bethlehem to tour the Church of the Nativity. In Limassol there is the Greco-Roman city of Kourion which is then onto Antalya for the Hellenistic capital of scotland- Perge, an ancient Roman trading town. These itineraries include a stop at the Ancient Greek ruins of Ephesus as well as a full day tour of Istanbul, to view the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque.
Western Mediterranean cruises across the Riviera coast include:
Rome to Cannes - May 16, 2013
This itinerary carries a two-night pre-cruise stay in Rome, after which your journey continues to Elba - the island of Emperor Napoleon's exile from 1814-1815, the mighty Papal Palace at Avignon, the museums and galleries of Renaissance Florence, the extraordinary architecture of Barcelona, the magnificent cathedral in Palma and also the medieval stronghold of Carcassonne. A highlight of cruise-tour could be the stunning natural beauty of the Maddalena Archipelago off of the coast of Corsica.
Cannes to Venice - May 28, 2013
Visiting five countries over 16 days, this itinerary takes guests on the fascinating journey to the Byzantine splendor of St. Mark's and romance of the Canals in Venice, the dazzling mosaics at Ravenna, the Renaissance treasures of Florence and ruins of Pompeii. Additional highlights include the magnificent Roman Palace of Diocletian in Split, the Island of Corfu, the elegant Greek Theater at Taormina, the world famous Roman amphitheater at Arles and the Papal Palace at Avignon.
Itineraries highlighting the Adriatic's Dalmatian Coast and also the treasures of Sicily include:
Istanbul to Athens - April 12 and September 9, 2013
After a two-night hotel stay in Istanbul, guests board Aegean Odyssey for the cruise through the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles to Lemnos and Mount Athos, the "Holy Mountain". Following that it is on to sacred Delos to look around the island's temples and famous lions and Mykonos and Santorini to visit Akrotiri, an ancient Minoan outpost. In Crete guests explore the Minoan palace of Knossos, before sailing to Nauplia to visit two great sites of classical Greece: Mycenae and the magnificent theater at Epidaurus. The itinerary ends in Athens with a full day guided tour to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.
Athens to Venice - April 24 and September 21, 2013Venice to Athens - June 11, 2013
This 14-day cruise-tour has a full day in Athens for touring the Acropolis along with the Acropolis Museum. The voyage then takes guests for the great sites of Classical Greece, including Mycenae, Monemvasia (Preveza on Venice/Athens itinerary) and Ancient Olympia in Katakolon in which the first Olympic games began in 776 BC. After visits to Corfu and Butrint, an 8th century BC Roman settlement in Sarande, Aegean Odyssey sails the Dalmatian Coast's Kotor Bay with stops in Dubrovnik and Split - home of one of the greatest of all Roman sites, the Palace of Diocletian. The journey includes a visit to Venice with a private evening stop by at see the spectacular mosaics of St. Mark's.
Venice to Rome - May 6 and October 3, 2013
This voyage begins in Venice highlighted by visits to Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace culminating with an exclusive nighttime visit to St. Mark's for a private tour. Then its on to the treasures of Sicily like the Greek theater in Syracuse, the Norman Royal Palace, the Palatine Chapel and the dazzling mosaics of Monreale Cathedral. After cruising past volcanic Stromboli the excavation sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum await. Guests disembark in Rome for any two-night hotel stay in the Eternal City with guided tours to the Roman amphitheater, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum along with the sumptuous Basilica of St. Peter's in Vatican City.
Athens to Rome - June 23, 2013
This journey to Athens, Sicily and also the Amalfi coast explores some of the greatest sites of antiquity, like the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum in Athens; Mycenae and Epidaurus in Nauplia; the Greek Theater, Norman Royal Palace, Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral in Sicily and Pompeii and Herculaneum over the Amalfi coast. Guests enjoy a full day tour of Renaissance Florence before ending their voyage in Rome having a two-night hotel stay and guided around the Roman amphitheater, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the sumptuous Basilica of St. Peter's in Vatican City.
Rome to Istanbul - July 3 and October 13, 2013
Guests explore the architectural legacy of Emperor Augustus after a two-night Rome hotel stay before cruising the famous ancient Greek and Roman sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Greek theater at Taormina in Sicily, the wonders of classical Athens, ancient Delos as well as the magnificent city of Ephesus in Turkey. Guests will enjoy a two-night post-cruise stay in legendary Istanbul, where they'll visit the 6th-century cathedral of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
Guest lecturers and celebrated speakers from around the world complement the in-depth shore experiences by bringing alive the art, history and culture in the Mediterranean region. Regional foods and wines further immerse guests within the destinations visited.
Extraordinary value is often a hallmark with cruise fares beginning from $3995, including shore excursions with complimentary water in bottles; gratuities to shipboard staff and wine, beer and soda pops at dinner. To accommodate the significant demand from single guests, Voyages to Antiquity has increased the number of dedicated single cabins to 26 to enhance single supplements in double occupancy cabins, which originate from just 25%. Roundtrip air is available from $595 per person from 60 Us gateways, including transfers and all air taxes and surcharges. Guests who book by September 30, 2012 can take advantage of up to $1000 in stateroom savings on departures from March 30 through July 3, 2013.
About Voyages to AntiquityInspired by The Middle Sea, authored by Lord John Julius Norwich, Voyages to Antiquity was created to offer sophisticated travelers an unparalleled destination immersion and academic experience combining the very best in cultural travel in the tranquil, informal atmosphere.
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