The Grand Odyssey

THE GRAND

Odyssey december 6, 2018 – april 13, 2019

india • southeast asia • south africa

an epic voyage to the world’s most iconic destinations

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the Grand odyssey departs december 6, 2018

BREATHTAKING SIGHTS, ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS, NATURAL WONDERS AND

MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME! 129-day voyage visiting 3 continents and 21 countries with over 50 excursions plus land

From dazzling big game to the aroma of spices and mysticism of ancient temples, this 129-day Grand Odyssey is the ultimate embodiment of our awardwinning desire to help travellers discover more about the culture, history and wildlife of the places they will be visiting.

tours and hotel stays

ancient civilisations of the mediterranean and middle east

included in your cruise

This magnificent cruise begins in the Greek capital of Athens from where you’ll be able to admire the classical masterpieces of the Acropolis and Parthenon, as well as visit Epidaurus and Mycenae on the scenic Argolis Peninsula. Then set sail across the Mediterranean and through the Suez Canal to the monumental pyramids near Cairo, the temples of the upper

fare – this promises to be the travel experience of a lifetime.

Nile in Luxor, Petra – a city carved from living rock, and the Lawrence of Arabia landscapes of Oman.

india, burma and the highlights of southeast asia Experience the exoticism of Old and New Delhi plus Agra, home of the exalted Taj Mahal. Travel back in time to colonial Singapore and the sacred shrines of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Sail the Yangon River to old Rangoon in Burma, and discover Sri Lanka’s extraordinary past in Colombo, Trincomalee and Kandy, with visits to a tea plantation and elephant sanctuary.

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SPAIN

GREECE

MOROCCO

CANARY ISLANDS

EGYPT JORDAN OMAN

CAPE VERDE ISLANDS

INDIA BOM BOM ISLAND

SRI LANKA

MALDIVES

THAILAND MALAYSIA SINGAPORE

SEYCHELLES

ANGOLA NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA

BURMA

REUNION

MAURITIUS unique experiences along the way – special events to remember

tropical islands of the indian ocean From the remote Andaman and Phi Phi Islands in Thailand to the perfect beaches of the Seychelles, the Indian Ocean has it all. You’ll picnic on a “desert island” in the Maldives, explore the cosmopolitan waterfront and Creole lifestyle of Mauritius, and marvel at the architectural gems of French-accented Reunion Island.

magnificent south africa – big game safaris included

wetlands. You’ll stay in Cape Town – at the foot of spectacular Table Mountain – for a whole week, giving you plenty of time to appreciate the fascinating past and present of this exciting city and its beguiling surroundings.

following the trade winds north back to europe Cruise the Skeleton Coast to Namibia for a close-up experience of desert sands, and call in at Luanda in Angola before celebrating the maritime tradition of Crossing the Line as you pass over the equator. Join a beach party on Bom Bom Island and learn more about Cape Verde’s capital of Praia and Gran Canaria in the Canaries. Then indulge your senses in the souks of Taroudant, Marrakesh and Tangier in Morocco.

The majesty of South Africa reveals itself on exhilarating full-day guided safaris across some of the best big game reserves on the continent. Delight in the unforgettable thrill of spotting awesome fauna in their natural habitat and take a boat ride across the Lake St Lucia

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Sailing with Voyages to Antiquity is always more than just a cruise. Whether it’s two nights ashore in Cairo, two nights in Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, a threeday visit to see Delhi and the Taj Mahal, an exploration of Sri Lanka, or an overnight in mysterious Marrakesh in Morocco, you can always expect prestigious hotel accommodation, allowing you to get the most out of every destination, wherever your overland adventure takes you. Plus, there’s an optional tour of the famous Garden Route, and overnight safaris to some of the best private game reserves in South Africa.

outstanding value On board, you’ll find all your creature comforts are included, with very few extras to pay for. Things like all meals (even wine with dinner), shore excursions in most ports, and an award-winning lecture programme are all part of the price, as are tips for your cabin and restaurant staff. So, why not make Aegean Odyssey your home away from home and let us take care of everything and show you a very interesting world?

take advantage of

special saver fares

and enjoy $750pp on-board credit

the grand

Odyssey

departs December 6, 201 8

2018

PORT

DEC 6

Fly to ATHENS Greece Transfer to hotel

hotel

EXPERIENCE IMMERSIVE HISTORY AND DYNAMIC

DEC 7

ATHENS Greece (Acropolis)

hotel

CULTURE ON THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

DEC 8

ATHENS Greece (Mycenae and Epidaurus)

hotel

ASIA, AFRICA AND EUROPE. CRUISE CLASSICAL ATHENS TO PHARAONIC EGYPT AND JORDAN, THE TREASURES OF INDIA, MALAYSIA AND THE CRYSTAL-CLEAR WATERS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN. SEE THE NATURAL WONDERS OF SOUTH AFRICA AND SAIL THE SKELETON COAST. STEP ASHORE ON THE SUN-DRENCHED ISLANDS OF THE ATLANTIC AND EXPLORE THE KASBAHS OF MOROCCO BEFORE DISEMBARKING IN MALAGA ON THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST OF SPAIN.

DEC 9

ATHENS/PIRAEUS Greece Embark Aegean Odyssey

DEC 10/11

Cruising the Mediterranean Sea

DEC 12

Daytime transit of Suez Canal

DEC 13 *

SUEZ/CAIRO Egypt Disembark and drive to Cairo for afternoon sightseeing to the Egyptian Museum and hotel stay

hotel

DEC 14

CAIRO Egypt (Pyramids and Sphinx)

hotel

DEC 15

CAIRO Egypt Morning sightseeing to Memphis and Sakkara Afternoon drive from Cairo to Ain Sokhna to rejoin ship overnight

DEC 16

SUEZ (Ain Sokhna) Egypt (St Anthony & St Paul’s Monasteries)

DEC 17

Cruising the Red Sea

DEC 18

AQABA Jordan (Petra)

DEC 19

AQABA Jordan

DEC 20 *

SAFAGA/LUXOR Egypt Disembark and drive to Luxor for afternoon sightseeing to Karnak and hotel stay

SPANNING FROM

overnight

hotel

a n e p ic 1 2 9 - d ay voy a ge t o a nc ie nt h i s t o r ic s it e s EUROPE Greece Athens

SPAIN Malaga

DEC 21

LUXOR Egypt (Valley of the Kings)

DEC 22

LUXOR/SAFAGA Egypt Morning drive from Luxor to Safaga to rejoin Aegean Odyssey

hotel

DEC 23-27

Cruising the Red Sea Christmas celebrations on board

DEC 28

SALALAH Oman

Las Palmas canary islands

Sala

Cruising the Arabian Sea

DEC 31

MUSCAT Oman New Year’s Eve celebrations on board

2019 JAN 1/2

Cruising the Arabian Sea

JAN 3

PORBANDAR India Sightseeing by tuk-tuk

JAN 11

COCHIN Kerala, India

JAN 4

Cruising the Arabian Sea

JAN 12

Cruising the Indian Ocean

bom bom island

JAN 13

MALDIVES (Beach Barbecue)

JAN 14

Cruising the Indian Ocean

JAN 15

COLOMBO Sri Lanka (Pinnawala)

JAN 16

COLOMBO Sri Lanka

JAN 17

Cruising the Indian Ocean

DELHI/MUMBAI India Morning sightseeing in Delhi Afternoon flight to Mumbai to rejoin Aegean Odyssey

JAN 18

TRINCOMALEE Sri Lanka

JAN 19/20

Cruising the Indian Ocean

JAN 21

PORT BLAIR Andaman Islands

JAN 8

Cruising the Arabian Sea

JAN 22

Cruising the Andaman Sea

JAN 9

MARMAGAO (Goa) India

JAN 23

PHUKET Thailand (Phi Phi Islands)

JAN 10

Cruising the Arabian Sea

JAN 24

Cruising the Strait of Malacca

JAN 6

JAN 7

MUMBAI/DELHI India Morning sightseeing in Mumbai Afternoon flight to Delhi DELHI/AGRA/DELHI India Full day excursion by train to Agra (Taj Mahal/Agra Fort)

Suez Petra JorDaN Cairo Safaga Aqaba Luxor egypt M

Praia Cape verde Islands

DEC 29/30

JAN 5 *

Tangier Casablanca MOROCCO Marrakesh Agadir

hotel

hotel

Equator

S Luanda

Angola

AFRICA Walvis Bay Luderitz

Namibia

Cape Town

South Africa

St Den Richards Bay Durban

Port Elizabeth

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Delhi

Muscat OMAN alah

Agra

ASIA

FEB 6

PORT BLAIR Andaman Islands

FEB 7-9

Cruising the Indian Ocean

FEB 10 *

COLOMBO/NUWARA ELIYA Sri Lanka Morning visit to Tea Plantation Afternoon drive to Nuwara Eliya for sightseeing and overnight hotel

hotel

FEB 11

NUWARA ELIYA/KANDY Sri Lanka Morning visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Afternoon drive to Kandy for sightseeing and overnight hotel

hotel

FEB 12

KANDY/COLOMBO Sri Lanka Morning visit to Royal Botanical Gardens Afternoon return to Aegean Odyssey in Colombo

Porbandar india Mumbai

Burma Yangon Port Blair

Marmagao Cochin Maldives

Seychelles Mahe

Phuket Trincomalee Thailand Colombo Penang Sri Lanka Port Kelang Malacca Singapore malaysia

JAN 25

PORT KELANG Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

mauritius JAN 26 SINGAPORE Port Louis nis JAN 27 MALACCA Malaysia Reunion

FEB 13

Cruising the Indian Ocean

FEB 14

MALDIVES (Beach Barbecue)

FEB 15-18

Cruising the Indian Ocean (Cross the Equator)

Cruising the Strait of Malacca

FEB 19-20

MAHE Seychelles

JAN 29

PENANG Malaysia (Georgetown)

FEB 21-23

Cruising the Indian Ocean

JAN 30

PHUKET Thailand (Phang Nga)

FEB 24-25

PORT LOUIS Mauritius

FEB 26

ST DENIS Reunion

JAN 28

JAN 31/FEB 1 Cruising the Andaman Sea FEB 2

YANGON Burma (Shwedagon Pagoda)

overnight

FEB 27-MAR 2 Cruising the Indian Ocean

FEB 3

YANGON Burma (Scott’s Market)

overnight

MAR 3

FEB 4

YANGON Burma

FEB 5

Cruising the Andaman Sea

RICHARDS BAY South Africa (Hluhluwe Game Reserve)

overnight

overnight

overnight

MAR 4

RICHARDS BAY South Africa (St Lucia Nature Reserve)

MAR 5

DURBAN South Africa (Pietermaritzburg)

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£21,400 PER CABIN

MAR 6

Cruising the Indian Ocean

MAR 7

PORT ELIZABETH South Africa (Private Game Reserve)

overnight

MAR 8

PORT ELIZABETH South Africa

MAR 9

Cruising the Indian Ocean

MAR 10

CAPE TOWN South Africa (Table Mountain)

MAR 11

CAPE TOWN South Africa (Cape Winelands) overnight

overnight

MAR 12-16* CAPE TOWN South Africa (Included excursions to Cape Peninsula, Botanical Gardens and Cheatah Outreach Project) MAR 17

Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean

MAR 18

LUDERITZ Namibia (Kolmanskop)

MAR 19

Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean

MAR 20

WALVIS BAY Namibia

MAR 21

WALVIS BAY Namibia (Sandwich Harbour)

MAR 22/23

Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean

MAR 24

LUANDA Angola

BOM BOM ISLAND Beach Party

MAR 28-APR 3 Cruising the Atlantic Ocean APR 4

PRAIA Cape Verde Islands

APR 5-7

Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

APR 8

LAS PALMAS Canary Islands

Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

APR 10 *

AGADIR/MARRAKESH Morocco Drive from Agadir via Taroudant to Marrakesh for overnight hotel stay

APR 11

MARRAKESH/CASABLANCA Morocco Morning sightseeing in Marrakesh Drive to Casablanca to rejoin ship

APR 12

TANGIER Morocco

APR 13

MALAGA Spain Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Malaga Airport

AEG181209D overnight

MAR 25/26 Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean Cross the Equator MAR 27

APR 9

* LAND TOURS & SPECIAL BONUS EVENTS

reserve your cabin now for

special saver fares and $750pp on-board credit

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hotel

the grand odyssey – cruise-tour fares DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION

FULL FARE

SAVER FARE

M

Standard Inside

£25,950 £21,150

L

Premium Inside

27,950

22,650

K

Premium Inside

29,950

24,450

J I*

Standard Outside

32,195

25,995

Premium Outside

34,750

28,350

H

Premium Outside

37,250

30,550

G

Premium Outside

39,650

32,750

F

Deluxe Stateroom, Outside

42,495

34,995

E

Deluxe Stateroom, Outside

44,595

36,995

D

Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony

48,695

39,995

C

Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony

51,250

42,450

B

Junior Suite, Balcony

57,950

48,300

A

Owner’s Suite, Balcony

62,950

52,250

SINGLE ACCOMMODATION

MM

Standard Inside

28,750

23,950

LL

Premium Inside

31,295

25,995

KK

Premium Inside

33,495

27,995

JJ

Standard Outside

36,195

29,995

II*

Premium Outside

38,950

32,550

HH*

Premium Outside

41,550

34,850

GG*

Premium Outside

44,250

37,350

Deluxe Stateroom Outside

49,550

41,950

Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony

57,795

48,995

EE CC

Air Credit (no air included)

300

Cruise Only Credit (no pre-cruise land included)

300

exceptional value - your fare includes: • economy class scheduled flights to and from your cruise

• afternoon tea and late-night snacks on board

• free regional connections from selected uk airports^

• included sightseeing in most ports of call • included pre- &/or post-cruise hotel stays as shown on itineraries

• welcome cocktail parties – entertainment and other activities on board • all meals on board aegean odyssey with a choice of two restaurants

• included land tours as shown on itineraries

• experienced guest speakers on board open-seating dining – choose when, • • included gratuities to your cabin where and with whom to dine steward and restaurant staff • complimentary wine, beer or soft • transfers/baggage handling drinks with evening meal on board ship between overseas airports, hotels and ship

save up to £21,400 per cabin and enjoy $750 on-board credit per person optional safaris and the garden route in south africa Your cruise fare includes two safaris in South Africa however we are pleased to offer optional overnight safaris from Richards Bay and Port Elizabeth. Or you may enjoy a 2-night Garden Route overland excursion from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. These optional excursions are offered at additional cost, please call for details.

*Category GG, I, II, and some HH cabins have partially restricted view.

Terms and conditions: All fares are per person in UK£, are valid at time of printing, December 2017, and include all items detailed above. All Saver Fares are subject to change, are capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Cabin savings are based on full fare using the highest cabin grade. Low single fares are restricted to categories CC, EE, GG, HH, II, JJ, KK, LL and MM. Single cabins are limited in number and there are special prices for these cabins – it is therefore recommended that you book early. Once these cabins are sold, there will be a limited number of double cabins available for sole occupancy with supplements on the cabin category fares of 25% M-L, 30% K-I, 50% H-F and 75% E-A. Some cabins have a 3rd or 4th upper berth, details and fares on request. On-board credits shown in this brochure are in US$. † Free regional connections from selected UK airports – subject to availability and suitable connection times. All information was correct at time of printing but is subject to change. See website for full terms and conditions. Ship’s registry – Panama.

aegean odyssey – cruise in comfort – relax in style Classically elegant and carrying around 350 passengers, award-winning Aegean Odyssey will take you on this journey of a lifetime – accessing the more intimate ports and less frequented destinations, along with some of the world’s most iconic sites.

and service, open-seating dining in two restaurants (one al fresco), elegant cabins with attentive stewards, a full programme of entertainment on board for days at sea, local entertainment in selected ports – and a cruise experience second to none.

The ship’s facilities include 3 elegant lounges, 4 bars, a lecture theatre and well-stocked library, outdoor pool, health spa, beauty salon and boutique. She offers a relaxed atmosphere on board with outstanding levels of comfort

Travelling with experts The guest speakers who accompany you on the cruise are all first class. All have been care-

fully selected for their knowledge of the areas and their ability to bring to life the history of the remarkable civilisations and cultures of the continents and countries visited.

Ashore, your sightseeing excursions and land tours with hotel stays are included and led by expert guides, and with the use of our individual audio units, you won’t miss a word.

We hope you will join us on this remarkable Grand Odyssey and we look forward to welcoming you aboard Aegean Odyssey.

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