Join Richard Syk es as he returns as Guest Cruise Director
A SPECIAL INVITATION 15%
Odyssey Club member discount
Odyssey Club Reunion Cruise 2019
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
15%
Odyssey Club member discount
European Connoisseur – Seville to London 4 - 20 June, 2019
EUROPEAN CONNOISSEUR THE ODYSSEY CLUB REUNION CRUISE 2019
Seville to London, 4 June 2019 from $4,393pp
Complimentary drinks on board*
Spain, Portugal, France, Channel Islands and London |17 days 2-night hotel stay in Seville and 2-night hotel stay in London | 10 shore excursions Join Aegean Odyssey and your fellow Odyssey Club members for this very special European Connoisseur Reunion Cruise from Seville to London. Your voyage begins with a two-night hotel stay in Seville, including a tour to nearby Cordoba, an ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site, before embarking Aegean Odyssey and sailing towards Portugal. Arrive in Lisbon for a tour of the city’s many highlights, including a stroll through the historic Belem Quarter, home to the iconic Belem Tower and UNESCO-listed monastery. The next stop is the historical city of Oporto for an afternoon tour including port tasting at a well-known wine cellar before sailing north to the beautiful bay of Vigo, gateway to the medieval pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela. Next stop Bordeaux, berthing just minutes from the historic city centre, for a choice of tours including a visit to a local vineyard before sailing north to La Rochelle, starting point for the exclusive Odyssey Club member excursion to Cognac. Back on board Aegean Odyssey, this fantastic voyage continues to Guernsey in the Channel Islands, home to beautiful coastlines, rocky cliffs and sweeping sandy bays before travelling to Honfleur, for your final taste of France. Your journey ends in iconic London with a two-night hotel stay prior to your return flight home.
FOOD AND WINE HIGHLIGHTS Oporto City and Port Tasting After sightseeing in the city of Oporto, cross the Douro River to Gaia, by way of the unique double-decker Dom Luis Bridge, for a tour of a well-known port wine cellar, followed by a tasting. Vigo Boat Experience Enjoy a panoramic boat tour along the beautiful bay of Vigo, before sampling some famous Galician mussels accompanied by a local white wine. Medoc Vineyards and Wine Chateaux Road Take a guided tour to one of the famous Wine Chateaux Road estates for an introduction to the secrets of Medoc winemaking. Then visit the tasting room to indulge yourself OR Panoramic Bordeaux and Wine Tasting After a panoramic tour of the main sites in Bordeaux, visit the cellars of a prestigious wine estate where you will be introduced to the art of winemaking and, of course, enjoy a tasting.
EXCLUSIVE ODYSSEY CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS Join Richard Sykes on this very special Reunion Cruise, as he returns as Guest Cruise Director. Expect great entertainment, good humour and a little bit of reminiscing about your past Voyages to Antiquity! Jos Dewing, Managing Director, will welcome you in Seville by hosting a special pre-cruise cocktail party. Founding Managing Director, David Yellow, will be on board Aegean Odyssey and will be attending special events during the Reunion Cruise. COGNAC TASTING AND LUNCH AT THE ROYAL CHATEAU OF COGNAC
Save up to $10,550 per cabin Complimentary drinks on board*
Exclusive to Odyssey Club members joining us on this Reunion Cruise, we will be holding a cognac tasting experience along with lunch at the Royal Chateau of Cognac, France on the 14 June 2019. Departing from La Rochelle, members will travel to the city of Cognac for a guided tour of one of the world famous distilleries such as Camus or Remy Martin, followed by a true tasting experience. After a short drive, members will enjoy a delicious lunch in the Renaissance style, State Room at the Royal Chateau of Cognac. Once the stately home of France’s illustrious King Francis I, this picturesque spot overlooks the Charente River. After lunch, members will return to La Rochelle for a guided walking tour of the old town and its emblematic old harbour with two towers greeting you at the entrance. There is also free time to stroll through the narrow streets and soak up the enchanting atmosphere, before returning to the ship in La Pallice.
YOUR ITINERARY 4 JUN 5 JUN 6 JUN
Bordeaux
YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE JOHN DUCKER The Wine Education Service John wears two professional hats – the first as the actor ‘John Leeson’, now celebrating over 50 years in theatre, film and television – including his role as the voice of K9 in the BBC’s Doctor Who! His acting career goes hand-in-hand with long-standing membership both of the Association of Wine Educators, the elite Circle of Wine Writers, and as a senior team tutor for The Wine Education Service. As a reputable good cook his guide to food/wine matching, ‘Marriages Made in Heaven’, will be available on board.
To book: Contact your preferred Travel Agent For more information call: 02 9959 1345 or email: info@vta.net.au
AEG190606ODY
SEVILLE Spain
Arrive and transfer to hotel H
SEVILLE Spain (Cordoba) H SEVILLE Spain
Embark Aegean Odyssey
7 JUN
AT SEA
8 JUN
LISBON Portugal
9 JUN
OPORTO Portugal
10 JUN
VIGO Spain (Santiago de Compostela)
11 JUN
AT SEA
12 JUN
Cruising along the Gironde River BORDEAUX France O
13 JUN
BORDEAUX France
14 JUN
LA ROCHELLE France
15 JUN
AT SEA
16 JUN
GUERNSEY Channel Islands
17 JUN
HONFLEUR France LONDON England
18 JUN
Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Tilbury and transfer to London hotel H
19 JUN
LONDON England H
20 JUN
LONDON England
Transfer to airport for your flight home
H Hotel stay ashore O
Overnight on board
Ship at anchor
FARES per person AU$ European Connoisseur, 4 June 2019 AEG190606ODY
Save up to $10,550 per cabin
Cabin category
Brochure Fare
Saver Fare
ODYSSEY CLUB FARE
MEMBER BENEFITS
Standard Inside
$6,495
$5,045
$4,393
Exclusive welcome party on board
Standard Outside
$7,950
$6,137
$5,321
Molton Brown amenities in cabin
Deluxe Outside
$10,295
$7,895
$6,815
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Deluxe Balcony
$11,995
$9,170
$7,899
One complimentary bag of laundry per cabin
Owner’s Suite
$15,250
$11,612
$9,975
Complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival
Single Cabins
$7,750
$5,987
$5,194
Leather luggage tags and tote bag
So much included in your fare! Complimentary drinks on board* 12 nights cruising aboard Aegean Odyssey 2-night hotel stay in London Transfers abroad 2-night hotel stay in Seville pre-cruise All meals on board 10 shore excursions Gratuities for cabin and restaurant staff on board Guest lecture programme
15% Odyssey Club member discount
Friend referral cruise credit Emerald and Sapphire members receive additional benefits**
Fares are AU$, per person, twin share, for new bookings and subject to availability. Cabin savings are based on the Owner’s Suite and are inclusive of 15% Odyssey Club discount. For full terms and conditions visit au.voyagestoantiquity.com/booking-terms-conditions-au *Terms and conditions apply to Complimentary drinks on board, for details see au.voyagestoantiquity.com/odysseyclub **For further details about Odyssey Club benefits visit au.voyagestoantiquity.com/odysseyclub
To book: Contact your preferred Travel Agent. For more information call: 02 9959 1345 or email: info@vta.net.au