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EDITOR’S LETTER For those of us who like to discover a little more on our holidays, specialist cruise line Voyages to Antiquity offers the perfect balance of history, culture and relaxation.

Sailing on the beautiful 350-passenger ship Aegean Odyssey, you can enjoy adventures from Sicily to Singapore, Istanbul to India, Athens to Africa and beyond, with onboard experts to help enhance your experience. What’s more, your voyage includes flights, onboard gratuities, transfers, excursions, food and wine with dinner.

This is a cruise holiday for people who want to immerse themselves in ancient culture and history, and see some of the world’s most astonishing sights, while taking full advantage of a wonderful ocean cruise ship at the same time. Or as writer Anna Gizowska puts it in her feature (page nine): “if you like your sea adventures with a big helping of classic history and an itinerary that reads like a bucket list, a Voyages to Antiquity cruise will supply both.”

We’ve put this special guide together for Voyages to Antiquity to help you plan your unforgettable adventure.

Liz Jarvis, Editor liz.jarvis@cruise-international.com

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Epidaurus was a small city in ancient Greece, at the Saronic Gulf; the theatre was designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC, and the original 34 rows were extended in Roman times by another 21 rows. As with all Greek theatres (unlike Roman ones), the view of the lush landscape behind the skênê is an integral part of the experience. The theatre seats up to 15,000 people, and its remarkable acoustics means that everyone can hear what’s happening on the stage, regardless of where they’re sitting. l Readers of this special supplement will receive a free excursion to Epidaurus on itineraries calling in Nauplia in 2014 (usual cost US$65 per person). Just quote Cruise International magazine at time of booking. For more info on cruises to the Mediterranean, turn to page seven.

“This is Burma, and it will be quite unlike any land you know about”

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SINGAPORE TO SINGAPORE 16-DAY CRUISE-TOUR DEPARTING 27 FEBRUARY 2015

Fly to SINGAPORE (2-night hotel stay) Cruise to PORT KELANG (Kuala Lumpur) Malaysia ~ PHUKET Thailand ~ YANGON Burma (2-nights on board) ~ PENANG Malaysia MALACCA ~ SINGAPORE

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Vibrant Singapore, the ancient beauty of Burma and historical Malaysia

urma (Myanmar) is a place of incredible landscapes, some truly breathtaking man-made edifices, like the temples at Bagan or the shimmering golden Shwedagon, and a warm and friendly people. Join Aegean Odyssey on this remarkable voyage and enjoy small-ship cruising at its best. Your arrival is fittingly spectacular as we sail up the Yangon River to berth in the port of Yangon (Rangoon) in Burma.

Your voyage starts in Singapore, where you spend two nights. Few cities in Southeast Asia can boast its fascinating cultural mix; not only has Singapore's history of migration left a rich cultural and architectural legacy, it has created one of the world's great gastronomic capitals.

This cruise also calls at Phuket in Thailand and the beautiful Phi Phi Islands, the historical port of Malacca, and Penang.

On board, you will be accompanied by a team of expert guest speakers including Richard Thomas, who has an MA in Development Studies and a PhD in Political Science from Trinity College, Dublin. He has undertaken consultancy projects in a range of countries in Southeast Asia and topics for his lectures on board may include Burma's colonial past and Singapore's development from swamp to super city.

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2 nights on board in Yangon Sightseeing excursions ashore at all ports of call – escorted by expert guides, and with your own audio headset

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H E A LT H & W E L L B E I N G

Every issue we bring you the latest health and wellbeing news HOLIDAYS ARE GOOD FOR YOU – OFFICIAL If you need another reason to book that cruise, here’s the perfect excuse – going on holiday gives you such a health boost, it can even help you to live longer. A study by Nuffield Health looked into the feelgood factor of travel and discovered that holidays cut blood pressure and stress, improve sleep and boost energy levels.

Sunshine food

You’ve probably heard the Mediterranean diet is supposed to be good for you, but did you know why? Tomatoes are rich in antioxidant flavonoids, while olive oil is good for the heart. The chefs on Voyages to Antiquity’s ship Aegean Odyssey use local ingredients and menus are inspired by the places they visit. For cruises to the Med, go to voyagestoantiquity.com.

AND RELAX...

In need of some pampering? The spa on board Voyages to Antiquity’s Aegean Odyssey offers treatments including a Lime and Ginger Salt Glow scrub to revitalise the body, and an Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap.

CHILL OUT

Headspace is a 10-minute guided meditation app perfect to help you unwind on holiday.

The app has been proven to improve sleep, help beat stress and above all make you feel happier. Celebrity fans include Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Watson (headspace.com).

Ancient Remedies

Holistic Essentials range of natural spa-quality skincare products from Ayurveda Pura is faithful to the 5000-year-old Indian holistic science based on achieving physical and mental harmony with nature. Blending essential oils such as Neroli, Lemon and Lavender, the creams exfoliate, assist in blood circulation and give your skin a healthy glow. £12.95 (ayurvedapura.com).

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by M.J Carter (Fig Tree, £14.99) Calcutta 1837, a time when The East India Company rules most of India and the detective duo Blake and Avery embark on a mission shrouded in secrecy. A Sherlock Holmes-esque novel.

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The Signature of All Things

By Elizabeth Gilbert (Bloomsbury, £18.99) Anna’s explorer father was on Cook’s HMS Resolution; her mother is a botanist.

But as she falls in love, she embarks on an unexpected journey of her own.

Pig’s Foot

By Carlos Acosta (Bloomsbury, £14.99) Cuba’s turbulent history is traced across four generations as Oscar Mandinga sets out to discover his ancestral village of Pata de Puerco. A story of love, identity and family secrets.

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photos: © Moroccan national tourist office/istock/ Voyages to antiquity ltd 2014

If you’ve ever dreamed of travelling to India, Voyages to antiquity are offering two itineraries there in 2015, including a voyage from singapore to delhi, with the chance to visit Mumbai, Jaipur and agra, as well as Colombo, sri Lanka. there’s also an itinerary from delhi to amman, Jordan, which includes the opportunity to visit ghandi’s birthplace in porbandar as well as oman, and explore the ancient city of petra. go to voyagestoantiquity.com for more info.

MEMORABLE EXCURSIONS Voyages to Antiquity are now offering a choice of alternative sightseeing options at no extra cost in 16 ports of call. They include the chance to visit the Grand Master’s Palace in Rhodes or the acropolis at Lindos; a trip to Çanakkale, to explore Troy, or a ferry ride across the straits of the Dardanelles to the moving memorials of Gallipoli; and a tour from Taormina, Sicily to Savoca, where Francis Ford Coppola filmed scenes for The Godfather. For full details and information on ports with a choice of excursions, speak to the Voyages to Antiquity reservation team on 0845 937 4737.

NEIL HORROCKS GETS ON BOARD Neil Horrocks has been appointed Cruise Director on board Aegean Odyssey for the Mediterranean season, from March 24. Neil has over 12 years of experience working on cruise ships, and joins Voyages to Antiquity following several successful years aboard Saga’s Spirit of Adventure. His arrival brings a wealth of knowledge and further enhances the Voyages to Antiquity experience.

Did you know?

The Voyages to Antiquity ship Aegean Odyssey carries just 350 passengers, meaning it can access the ports other ships can’t reach

Former British war correspondent Martin Bell will be lecturing on several Voyages to Antiquity cruises next year, including India’s Golden Triangle and Ancient Jordan (departing 22 March 2015). The UNICEF ambassador is also an acclaimed author.

Find out more about onboard speakers at voyagestoantiquity.com/speaker

SEE ANOTHER SIDE OF THE MED Want to explore the splendid sites of Moorish Spain? Voyages to Antiquity is offering 15 fascinating itineraries and 16 new destinations as part of their Mediterranean programme for 2015, including a cruise on the Guadalquivir River to Seville, and a cruise-and-stay itinerary enabling you to see the best of Morocco. For more information call 0845 937 4737.

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“I have sailed the seas and come to the holy city of Byzantium”

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ISTANBUL TO VENICE 15-DAY CRUISE-TOUR DEPARTING 28 JULY 2014 Fly to ISTANBUL (2-night hotel stay) Cruise to THESSALONIKA Greece VOLOS (Meteora) ~ PATMOS ATHENS ~ GYTHION (Sparta & Mystra) PREVEZA (Arta) ~ CORFU DUBROVNIK Croatia ~ RAVENNA Italy VENICE (full day and overnight on board)

From Byzantium to La Serenissima Discover the legacy of eleven centuries of the Byzantine Empire

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This comprehensive voyage has been designed for you to see the splendour and

grace of Byzantine artistic expression: from the grandeur of St Sophia in Istanbul and San Vitale in Ravenna to the dazzling mosaics of St Mark’s in Venice and the more intimate beauty of the many smaller churches you will visit.

The itinerary also includes areas of outstanding natural beauty as the Aegean Odyssey makes its way from Istanbul through the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles, past Mount Athos and along the Dalmatian coast to Venice, where an overnight stay allows time to soak up the Byzantine atmosphere.

Among the experts accompanying you on this cruise is Professor Robin Cormack. He is an art historian who specialises in Mediterranean art, particularly from Antiquity and Byzantium.

He teaches in the Classics Faculty, University of Cambridge, has published books on Byzantine Art and co-curated the recent Royal Academy exhibition, Byzantium 330-1453.

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE – CRUISE-TOUR FARES INCLUDE: Return scheduled economy class flights with overseas transfers/baggage handling

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Ancient History comes alive on a Voyages to Antiquity cruise from Rome to Istanbul. Anna Gizowska is captivated

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Clockwise, from top left: The Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey; Mykonos, Greek islands; Palermo, Sicily; the sacred island of Delos, Greece

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here are places and names that evoke excitement and a longing to travel – rome, Vesuvius, Pompeii, athens, the acropolis, Mount etna, Palermo, Delos and istanbul – all these magnificent places call to us from history books, films, atlases and maps, from pictures we might have seen, stories we might have heard and adventures we long to have. that’s pretty much what you get on a Voyages to antiquity cruise. You don’t have to be a culture vulture, a rock and ruins boffin or a history and classics scholar to enjoy this award-winning specialist cruise and its many and varied shore excursions, although it helps that the highly-trained tour guides, professional speakers and onboard lecturers (look out for the excellent Dr David Price Williams – a favourite with passengers) are qualified in all these fields, so that you don’t have to be.

Day one starts after a gentle overnight cruise from rome to sorrento in the Bay of Naples (the romans’ favourite holiday resort) overlooking breathtaking Vesuvius. two early morning tours to the once affluent communities of Herculaneum and Pompeii exemplify the destructive power of this tremendous volcano; both memorable sites where you can see the 2000-year-old remains of inhabitants once buried within the volcanic rock. this is a walk on part in history. You get to see where the romans cooked their meals, where they slept, how they worshipped and how all these opulent lives came crashing down when volcanic Vesuvius destroyed these communities with its deadly lava rush. add in spectacular scenery, fabulous food on board Aegean Odyssey, an outdoor pool on the secluded lido Deck (look out for the spacious new stateroom cabins and suites, some with balconies), a library, gym and a spa, and you have a voyage to remember. With only 350 passengers, the Aegean Odyssey prides itself on offering intimacy, sophistication and a little education.

On day three the ship sets sail for the sicilian city of Palermo. it’s difficult to say “Palermo” without thinking of the Mafia and The Godfather trilogy, but there’s so much more to sicily than this. in Monreale, a peaceful province of Palermo on the slope of Mount caputo, is the beautiful Monreale cathedral, a fine example of Norman architecture set within a traditional sicilian piazza.

Next is a trip to segesta, an achingly beautiful 5th century Greek temple and theatre founded by the elymina people exiled from troy and known for its energy – a special place indeed.

With three days in sicily, there’s plenty of time to sail over to stunning taormina, home to Mount etna – the volcano locals admire and respect knowing that it could erupt at any time taking their lives and communities with it. it’s hard not to fall in love with this romantic town. Just one look and you will understand why D.H. lawrence started writing Lady Chatterley’s Lover here. there’s a full and glorious day at sea before reaching the port town of Nauplia – the capital of Greece (between 1821-1834) before athens.

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and then from the port of Piraeus we sail to the sacred island of Delos, where according to Greek mythology the twin gods apollo and artemis were born. to preserve the island’s sanctity no one was allowed to be born or to die on the island – so the ill and the heavily pregnant where shipped off to the neighbouring island of Mykonos – the island of windmills and a major sea trade route to Venice. also, it’s a great stop for a relaxed afternoon and a glass of local wine. it would seem rude not to do as the locals. the added bonus of cruising on a small ocean cruise ship is that it’s ideal for navigating the smaller seaports, sandy nooks and islands on its itinerary. this boat can get to places larger cruise ships can only dream of.

Back on board, the only hardship is deciding which restaurant menu or buffet to choose from and which lounge to relax in. For those opting to travel solo, as i did, no one ever has to dine alone unless they want to. all the menus reflect the local destinations mixing fresh local produce with old menu favourites.

From Delos it’s off to izmir in turkey for a choice of half day tours to ephesus and izmir city or full day tours with lunch in Pergamon before sailing back to Greece to beautiful lemnos, a still unspoilt north-eastern aegean island. Passengers are given the chance to enjoy this quiet slice of Greece on their own or take a walking tour to enjoy the castle and beautiful views – and the ideal stop before setting off for istanbul via the Dardanelles. if you like your sea adventures with a big helping of history and an itinerary that reads like a bucket list, a Voyages to antiquity cruise will supply both. they’ll even throw in the spectacular views and lifechanging moments for free.

GETTING THERE Voyages to Antiquity offers a 13-day Historic Italy, Sicily & Greece fly-cruise on Aegean Odyssey from £1,995pp, with no single supplement. Departs 10 May 2014. Includes flights, onboard gratuities, transfers, excursions and wine with dinner. Call 0845 437 9737 or visit voyagestoantiquity.com.

Above, left to right: Ancient Roman mural in the College of Augustus, Herculaneum; Aegean Odyssey in the Greek isles; Greek salad in Nauplia

It’s difficult to say “Palermo” without thinking of the Mafia and The Godfather trilogy, and guides will happily point out where director Francis Ford Coppola directed the films’ scenes 11

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High above, golden pagodas glitter, while below a heady blend of colour, incense, flowers and people creates an extraordinary first impression. Annabelle Bladon discovers Burma with Voyages to Antiquity

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s the Aegean Odyssey makes its way up the Yangon river, passengers gather on the Observation Deck for their first glimpse of the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda, glinting in the midday sun. The air is thick with excitement; the sense of anticipation palpable.

Our voyage started in Singapore, with calls in Thailand (Phuket) and malyasia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang and malacca), but the real draw of this trip is burma. although a number of cruise lines have added the former capital, Yangon, to their itineraries since the country opened to tourists, the small size of Voyages to antiquity’s ship means that it is able to sail right up the river into the heart of the city, rather than berthing at the main cruise terminal, a good 90 minutes away.

The build-up to our burma experience started the previous day, which was spent cruising the islanddappled waters of the andaman Sea. We awoke to a perfect sunrise, the water smooth and glassy, occasionally interrupted by an orderly row of hut-

like wooden fishing boats, stretching endlessly into the pink horizon. after the daily struggle between a ‘healthy’ breakfast on the Lido Deck and a much more indulgent one, on offer were two lectures: one from former war reporter martin bell, and another from journalist Justin Wintle charting burma’s struggle for independence. These were of course interspersed with relaxation, before an evening showing of the film The Lady, the story of aung San Suu Kyi’s role in burma’s democracy movement.

The ship docks early, in time to catch Shwedagon Pagoda at its best – dusk. On the short journey through the crumbling colonial streets of downtown Yangon, our enthusiastic guide Thi Thi hurtles through an informative yet entertaining introduction. With a 99-metre-high stupa, gilded and diamond-tipped, Shwedagon – or the Golden Pagoda – is the country’s most precious possession. according to legend, it’s the oldest pagoda in the world, and as the only one to hold the relics of the last four buddhas, the most sacred.

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Left to right: Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Bago; Girl plays on steps at Shwedagon Pagoda; nuns wet the head of Buddha at Shwedagon

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christmas carols from an equally unexpected string quartet in santa hats. the rest of the day is packed full of interesting visits, including a beautifully maintained war memorial and a roadside guardian spirit shrine under an enormous banyan tree, where we witness the blessing of a new taxi. the shore excursions are included in the price, and are of excellent quality, with a strong focus on history and culture. alternative optional trips by air to the ancient empires of Bagan and mandalay are also available, should you fancy venturing further afield. our final morning in the country is spent in the bustling labyrinth of Bogyoke, or scott’s market, a bazaar as good for people-watching as it is for shopping. on our way there thi thi keeps up her breathless commentary. “People are not in a rush here,” she says as we pass a group of young men seeking shade under a gnarled mahogany. and true enough, when we arrive at 10am the vendors are laying out their wares at a leisurely pace. We pass stall upon stall of silver, gold and gemstones; women sell traditional sarongs and lacquerware; small children hawk fragrant sandalwood fans in front of jade statuettes and rosewood carvings. the vendors are warm and gracious; shy to practise their english. the children are persistent yet not crowding. early on thi thi announced emphatically, “this is really the nicest country to visit in asia.” and in spite of its brutal past and uncertain future, three days have convinced us that she might not be far wrong.

The bustling labyrinth of Bogyoke, or Scott’s Market, is a bazaar as good for peoplewatching as it is for shopping

BURMA & THE TREASURES OF MALAYSIA A 16-day round trip from Singapore with Voyages to Antiquity departing on 27 February 2015 starts from £3,350pp, based on a double occupancy cabin, including excursions in every port of call, gratuities, wine with dinner and flights. Call 0845 437 9737 or see voyagestoantiquity.com

photos: © annabelle bladon

in the distance, it towers like a golden mountain against a thundery sky. up close, it is even more breathtaking; a maze of colour and reflection. the atmosphere is peaceful: an old monk kneels before an image in an alcove of mirrored tiles; incense wafts from a shrine adorned with flowers as a father helps his son light a candle; nearby a family wash the head of a Buddha with a blessing and a prayer; children play; teenagers gossip. it is hard to believe that this has been the site of historic political demonstrations and revolutionary speeches, earthquakes and colonial raids. When the sun sets and we have taken our photos, on thi thi’s orders we sit for a moment on some steps to contemplate and drink it all in.

Day two in Burma takes us to Bago, a city 50 miles outside Yangon. our bus passes through dusty villages, watermelons stacked high along the roadside, and across government-owned farmland, with teak-forested hills in the distance. our first stop is a Buddhist monastery, where monks, robed in brick red, line up for their last meal of the day – a strange and solemn sight. “this is a rare treat,” says thi thi. “We are the only monster car in this place!” Peering through the crowds, we realise that this is not strictly true – though there are few other Western faces. tourism is new here, and after decades of isolation by military rule, Burma has in some ways changed little since British colonial times; it is a world apart from surrounding countries. mcDonalds and starbucks are yet to emerge, but 7-elevens are popping up, and the time to visit the country is now, before it becomes too commercialised. and while independent travel in Burma still has its difficulties, Voyages to antiquity’s cruise provides the ultimate hassle-free way to visit, with even your visa sorted for you. next stop is Bago’s colossal reclining Buddha, one of the largest in the world, before a lunch of local cuisine overlooking another of Burma’s magnificent pagodas, shwemawdaw. the green tea leaf salad is an unexpected delight, accompanied by

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Small-ship cruising at its best

Voyages to Antiquity brings to life the history, art and cultures of the ancient world From the mysteries of Pompeii and the classical

sites of ancient Greece, to the serene splendour of the Taj Mahal and the magnificent sites of Southeast Asia – our philosophy is simple: to enhance your under-standing of the history and culture of the places you will visit whilst enjoying the comfort of small-ship cruising.

Classically elegant, but far from formal, Aegean Odyssey is a premium class, small ship, that provides gracious public rooms, a choice of two

restaurants with open-seating dining, generouslysized suites and cabins, and outstanding, friendly service. Aegean Odyssey has the ability to visit ports that are too small for larger vessels – in Spain we sail right up the river to the heart of Seville, while in Asia we berth in the heart of great cities such as Yangon and Bangkok.

Accommodating around 350 guests, with a casual and relaxed atmosphere, the ship offers every comfort at sea.

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