| Tue, Oct 26th 2010 |
|
Depart 16:30 |
| |
Dover, UK
Fred Olsens home UK Port |
| Wed, Oct 27th 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Thu, Oct 28th 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Fri, Oct 29th 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Sat, Oct 30th 2010 |
|
Arrive 08:00 - Depart 16:00 |
| |
Gibraltar, Spain
Dominated by ‘the Rock', a towering 1, 396 ft sentinel that guards the Straits, the Arabs' Gebel el Tarik or Tarik's Rock is today simply ‘Gib'. Resolutely British for nearly 300 years, its unique setting unites the oddly familiar - from the helmeted policemen to Marks & Spencer - with an extrovert Mediterranean mood. Test the shops and pubs in Main Street and Irish Town, take a cable-car ride to enjoy the grandstand views to a nearby Africa, and of course make a call on those Barbary apes! |
| Sun, Oct 31st 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Mon, Nov 1st 2010 |
Italy |
Arrive 12:30 - Depart 18:00 |
| |
Cagliari, Sardinia
Sardinia's historic capital ‘between the sea and the mountains' was founded by the Phoenicians, developed by Rome and later subjected to a wealth of Pisan, Genoese and Spanish influences! Climb up from the mountain harbour side city to explore the picturesque Upper Town's old quarter - dominated by a medieval castle and cathedral and protected by walls nearly 1,000 years old. Or simply relax by one of the lovely beaches within easy reach. |
| Tue, Nov 2nd 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Wed, Nov 3rd 2010 |
|
Arrive 12:30 - Depart 18:00 |
| |
Kalamata, Greece
Built on the site of ancient Pharai, Kalamata, the second largest city in Peloponnes is fantastic destination for museum lovers. It has a small, but attractive, old town, which was rebuilt having been completely destroyed by the Turks in the war of independence. |
| Thu, Nov 4th 2010 |
(for Athens) |
Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00 |
| |
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
The port of Piraeus brings you to Athens, one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. You can step in to that history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500-years-old Parthenon dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies the ancient Plaka District's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night with the pulse of bouzouki. |
| Fri, Nov 5th 2010 |
|
Arrive 08:30 - Depart 14:30 |
| |
Volos, Greece
|
| Sat, Nov 6th 2010 |
|
Arrive 08:30 - Depart 17:00 |
| |
Izmir, Turkey
A city of palm-lined promenades, avenues and green parks set in sweeping curves along a circular bay, Izmir is a fast growing modern city seen as the gateway to the Agean region. Enjoy the cafes situated on the waterfront, the antiquities and museums or experience the panoramic views from Kadifekale castle. Lastly get lost in the colourful bizarre, in Turkeys third largest city. |
| Sun, Nov 7th 2010 |
|
Arrive 11:30 - Depart 20:00 |
| |
Bodrum, Turkey
On Turkey's Aegean coast, this lively little resort boasts a captivatingly picturesque setting - with tiers of whitewashed houses ablaze with flowers rising from the colourful port and yacht marina to windmill topped heights. Birthplace of Herodotus, the ‘Father of History', it was founded some 2,500 years ago as a Greek colony. No visit should miss the ruined tomb of King Mausolous (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world), the 15th century Crusader castle dominating the town - and the many shops selling leather ware and jewellery. |
| Mon, Nov 8th 2010 |
|
Arrive 08:00 - Depart 18:00 |
| |
Antalya, Turkey
Established by King Attalus II during the second century BC, it was from Antalya that St Paul and Baranbus set sail for the Holy Land. Once prized by crusaders and pirates for its superb location on the southern coast of Turkey, the small and sheltered harbour of Antalya is tucked naturally into the cliff face, protected by almost intact Byzantine castellated walls. From here you can visit Perge, Aspendos and Phaselis. |
| Tue, Nov 9th 2010 |
|
Arrive 07:30 - Depart 16:00 |
| |
Rhodes, Greece
Largest island of the Dodecanese, Rhodes was the headquarters of the crusader Knights of St John before defeat by the Ottoman Turks. Within the capital's massive citadel walls the medieval Old Town presents a hive of narrow cobbled streets, dominated by the Avenue of the Knights and imposing Palace of the Grand Masters. More modern distractions await in the New Town while nearby is picturesque Lindos, clustered below a hilltop acropolis and Crusader Castle. |
| Wed, Nov 10th 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Thu, Nov 11th 2010 |
|
Arrive 08:00 - Depart 14:00 |
| |
Valleta, Malta
Strategically situated midway between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is in every sense a Mediterranean crossroads - a tiny island with an epic and heroic history in which invasion and siege have seen the influence Romans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Crusaders and, of course, Britain all leave an enduring mark upon its cultural heritage. The16th century walled capital of Valletta with its Grand Harbour is a treasure-chest bristling with Baroque architecture, its narrow streets a tempting honeycomb of colourful shops and stalls. |
| Fri, Nov 12th 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Sat, Nov 13th 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Sun, Nov 14th 2010 |
|
Arrive 07:30 - Depart 16:30 |
| |
Cadiz, Spain
One of Western Europe's most ancient cities, founded 3,000 years ago by Phoenician merchants, Cadiz hugs Andalucia's sunlit Atlantic coast. It's a historic and intriguing seaport-from which Spain's galleons once sailed in quest of New World treasure - characterised by palm trees, look out towers and weathered old buildings. From here you can visit Jerez de la Frontera, centre of Spain's sherry production, and put to the test the creations of its many bodegas! |
| Mon, Nov 15th 2010 |
|
Arrive 08:30 - Depart 14:00 |
| |
Lisbon, Portugal
It was from historic Lisbon, built on seven low hills beside the wide Tagus estuary, that some of Europe's greatest explorers set sail in pursuit of the riches that built Portugal's former global empire in the New World, Africa and the Indies. Memories of that glorious past linger amid the grand avenues and elegant squares of the attractive capital's 18th century lower town - a vivid contrast with the colourful honeycomb of cobbled streets in the old Moorish Alfama quarter and the bohemian mood of the hilly Bairro Alto. |
| Tue, Nov 16th 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Wed, Nov 17th 2010 |
|
|
| |
Cruising
|
| Thu, Nov 18th 2010 |
|
Arrive 07:00 |
| |
Dover, UK
|
While every effort is made to make sure that the information is accurate, errors can occasionally occur. All offers are subject to availability and confirmation. |
