CRUISE GUIDE
18 June – 3 July 2019 London to Copenhagen
LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN An inaugural travel adventure into the Arctic Circle to experience the purest form of Midnight Sun to be found anywhere on earth.
INTRODUCTION In this booklet, you will find useful destination information and a comprehensive guide to both included and optional shore excursions. It also introduces your guest speakers and includes an invaluable reading guide to add an extra dimension of appreciation to your cruise. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
Please note – while we will do our best to adhere to this full itinerary, there may be changes at the discretion of the Captain, due to weather advisories, port traffic and other unforeseeable circumstances.
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Enter the Arctic Circle on this spectacular maiden voyage for 2019, departing from London and cruising through the breath-taking fjords and stunning natural landscapes of Norway to the North Cape and to the remote ports of Harstad, Honningsvag, as well as the traditional wooden houses of Tromso. Along the way visit Lerwick in the Shetland Islands and see some of the island’s worldfamous ponies. Stroll through one of Norway’s biggest ports, Bergen, then step ashore in another brand-new port of call for Aegean Odyssey, Alesund, at the mouth of the Geirangerfjord, which is renowned for its abundance of Art Nouveau architecture. Explore Norway’s Viking capital of Trondheim, where the Nidarosdomen is also the most northerly medieval cathedral in the world. Visit the charming 18th and 19th-century wooden houses of Stavanger, then experience an overnight stay in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, one of the friendliest and most beautiful cities in Europe.
Alesund
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YOUR ITINERARY ARRIVE
DEPART
VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS
2019
PORT
18 JUN
TILBURY London, UK Embark Aegean Odyssey
19 JUN
At Sea
20 JUN
LERWICK Shetland Islands, Scotland 2.00pm
7.00pm
21 JUN
BERGEN Norway
2.00pm
6.00pm
22 JUN
At Sea
23 JUN
HARSTAD Lofoten Islands, Norway
3.00pm
8.00pm
24 JUN
HONNINGSVAG North Cape
5.00pm
11.00pm
• Ascending the summit of Mount Dalsnibba
25 JUN
TROMSO Norway
2.00pm
7.00pm
• Stunning fjord cruising
26 JUN
At Sea
27 JUN
TRONDHEIM Norway
8.00am
2.00pm
28 JUN
HELLESYLT Norway GEIRANGER Norway
8.00am Noon
10.00am 8.00pm
29 JUN
ALESUND Norway
7.00am
6.00pm
30 JUN
STAVANGER Norway
2.00pm
8.00pm
1 JUL
At Sea
2 JUL
COPENHAGEN Denmark
7.00am
Overnight
3 JUL
COPENHAGEN Denmark Disembark Aegean Odyssey
6.00pm
•The remote beauty of the Shetlands • Cruising into the Arctic Circle • Norway’s spectacular North Cape • Witness the amazing Midnight Sun and enjoy cocktails on deck • The Viking history of Trondheim
• The old quarter of Gamle in Stavanger • Choice of panoramic tours in Copenhagen
Ship at anchor New ports of call are shown in gold Please note – this is the cruise itinerary. If you have booked a longer programme with the pre-cruise hotel stay in London, you can find this information on page 15..
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YOUR CRUISE DAY BY DAY
KEY TO SYMBOLS
EXTENSIVE WALKING
UPHILL SECTIONS
WINDING ROADS
UNEVEN SURFACES
FEATURES A BOAT RIDE
LUNCH BOX INCLUDED
ARCHAEOLOGICAL GROUND
CABLE CAR
RESPECTFUL DRESS
SIGNIFICANT STEPS
BUSTLING STREETS
PANORAMIC TOUR
18 JUNE 2019 TILBURY, ENGLAND Embark Aegean Odyssey in the London port of Tilbury. The ship sets sail this evening.
19 JUNE AT SEA A day at sea presents the perfect opportunity to familiarise yourself with the ship, your new home away from home.
ON-BOARD ENRICHMENT Our enrichment programme starts today as Roderick Dale takes the stage in the Ambassador Lounge this morning with his talk entitled ‘Ohthere and the Road to the North’. Within this talk Roderick uses Ohthere’s discussions with King Alfred of Wessex about the place he lived in the far north of Norway to recount the Viking Age history of the coastline we shall travel. More details on page 19.
20 JUNE LERWICK, SCOTLAND
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Lerwick, main port of the Shetlands and the only town on the islands, was founded in the 17th century. It is full of character, especially along the waterfront, where historic buildings, working fishing boats and elegant yachts comprise a picturesque scene.
INCLUDED EXCURSION Choice A LOMBO
LERWICK WALKING TOUR & SHETLAND MUSEUM (Half day, PM) A walking tour – and a step back in time – reveals the colourful and cosmopolitan history of Lerwick. At Victoria Pier, in the heart of the Old Town, learn about the merchant trading, the fishing and shipping industries and smugglers, then visit the 18th century Old Tollbooth (now the RNLI station) and one of the islands’ famous lodberries – houses and warehouses designed for loading and unloading from boats, with sea-battered walls, slipways, piers and fish-drying sheds. These would have filled the horizon in the 18th century, when Lerwick was Northern Europe’s biggest herring town. Continuing along the Hillhead, wander the closses (narrow lanes) that run down to the waterfront and, if open, visit Lerwick’s 19th century Town Hall, with its beautiful stained glass windows representing Shetland’s history since Viking times. The Shetland Museum, with more than 3,000 beautifully displayed exhibits, engagingly describes the islands’ heritage and culture.
Jarlshof
INCLUDED EXCURSION Choice B LOMBO
CASTLES & PONIES (Half day, PM) This excursion begins with an interesting drive through Lerwick and on to Scalloway, once the island’s main town. We make a stop at the now roofless castle, built with forced labour by the infamous Earl Patrick Stewart (who would later be executed) at the turn of the 17th century. The fascinating local museum has a special display on the ‘Shetland Bus’ boats which travelled between Shetland and Norway to help the Norwegian Resistance during the Second World War. Alternatively, explore Scalloway at your leisure. Returning by way of the Tingwall Valley, with its Norse heritage, we pause for a photo stop with Shetland ponies, that small and hardy, instantly recognisable breed.
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Shetland Pony
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
INCLUDED EXCURSION OMBO
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF JARLSHOF (Half day, PM) $35* per person
A WALK THROUGH HANSEATIC BERGEN (Half day, PM)
A violent storm in the winter of 1896 revealed an extraordinary settlement spanning at least 5,000 years of human history – Jarlshof. Here we view late Neolithic houses, a Bronze Age village, an Iron Age broch (round tower), wheel-houses, Norse long-houses, a medieval farmstead and the 16th century laird’s house. En route we pass through Fladdabister and, weather permitting, pause to admire the magnificent Mousa Broch, the tallest and best-preserved of these towers. We also pass St Ninian’s Isle, where a Pictish horde of silver dating from the 9th century was found in 1958.
Arising from a strategic location within natural defences, Bergen is believed to have been founded as long ago as 1070. In the 13th century it became the nation’s capital and it remained Norway’s administrative centre until the union with Sweden in 1804, when Oslo (then Christiana) assumed primacy. Our tour begins with a guided walk through the former Hanseatic commercial district, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here the original 14th century buildings were destroyed in a fire during the early 18th century, but were rebuilt in the same style. Then arrive at the Hanseatic exhibition of Schøtstuene, comprising of four assembly rooms and two cookhouses that provide a unique insight into the lives and history of the Hanseatic people. A medieval ruin beneath Schøtstuene is also visible through a newly installed glass floor.
*This includes a credit for the unused included excursion
For a fabulous alternative we will instead provide you with tickets for an independent ride on the ‘Floibanen’, Scandinavia’s only funicular railway, which will transport you from the city centre to the summit of Mount Floyen, for amazing views over Bergen and the surrounding fjords. There will be an option to sign up for these tickets on the Excursion Sign Up Form which is sent with your final cruise documentation.
21 JUNE BERGEN, NORWAY Surrounded by mountains and fjords, and noted for its elegant, lively-coloured townhouses, historic harbour and famous musical resident Edvard Grieg, Bergen is a Scandinavian gem.
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22 JUNE AT SEA Relax on board Aegean Odyssey as she sails north along the coast of Norway.
ON-BOARD ENRICHMENT Our Scandinavian specialist Karin Jans gives her first destination talk today as we head into the Arctic Circle. In her talk she will introduce Norway by focussing on the northern ports of Harstad, Tromsø and Honningsvag. Whilst discussing the North Cape, Karin gives first-hand accounts of the area and speaks about what life is really like in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Throughout the voyage, listen out for Karin’s commentary from the Bridge as well.
23 JUNE HARSTAD, NORWAY Rich in tradition, the town of Harstad is filled with picturesque wooden houses, modern shops and contemporary architecture.
INCLUDED EXCURSION OMBO
HARSTAD CITY HIGHLIGHTS (Half day, PM) As one of the largest settlements in North Norway, Harstad is situated at the heart of Hinnøya, Norway’s largest island outside of the Svalbard archipelago, which serves as a gateway to Vesterålen and Lofoten. This is a place of stunning scenery and majestic nature, ranging from steep mountains and impressive fjords to fertile farmland and historic buildings.
Harstad
Your afternoon begins with a panoramic drive through the town centre, followed by a stop at Røkenes Manor, an old trading post and guesthouse dating back to the 16th century. The house has been owned by the same family since 1673 and has a gallery in the former barn featuring an exhibition dedicated to local history. After some refreshments in the homely atmosphere of this beautiful house, you will then be able to purchase some locally made wool or wooden handicrafts, including souvenirs fashioned on the remote island of Låvebrua.
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North Cape
24 JUNE HONNINGSVAG, NORWAY
25 JUNE TROMSO, NORWAY
Located on the southeast coast of Magerøya, Honningsvag is the most northerly city in Norway, but it is the northern shore of the island, the Nordkapp or North Cape, that offers some of the most stunning Arctic views in the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Tromso boasts the largest concentration of historic wooden houses in northern Norway and is also rich in neoclassical architecture and beautiful buildings from later periods, making it a wonderful place to explore.
INCLUDED EXCURSION OMBO
JOURNEY TO THE NORTH CAPE (Evening) Appreciate the perpetual daylight of this remarkable region in the most spectacular of surroundings, the informative North Cape Hall, built directly above the sheer cliffs of the cape which rises up some 1,000 feet from the Arctic Ocean below. En route, take in views of the wild desolate terrain as you absorb the Cape’s distinctive Arctic atmosphere. You may even glimpse some of the 5,000 reindeer that graze on these lands during the summer months. Arriving at the hall, you will be invited to enjoy an audio-visual presentation about neighbouring Lapland on extra-wide screen, before visiting the Hall of Fame to see some model recreations of important events in the history of the North Cape Plateau. Relax in the large hall and terrace for some wonderful views of the sea, then to finish your time in this most spectacular of surroundings, you may like to take a refreshing stroll at leisure in the open air, before venturing into the hall’s cafeteria, souvenir shop, post office or chapel.
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INCLUDED EXCURSION OMBO
TROMSO HIGHLIGHTS (Half day, PM) Tromso’s Arctic Cathedral was designed by Jan Inge Hovig and inaugurated on 19th November 1965. Eleven aluminium-plated concrete slabs on either side of the roof give the cathedral its distinctive shape, which has been compared to the Sydney Opera House. Continue to the world’s northernmost University for a guided tour of Tromso’s remarkable Botanical Gardens. This rare collection of alpine and arctic plants is fed by two months of perpetual sunlight and has some commanding mountain views to admire as you explore at leisure. Also on display is an African collection including plants that can survive a Tromso winter without protection, as well as a recently initiated peonarium and species from South America and the Himalayas. Next see the Science Centre of Northern Norway, home of the country’s largest domed planetarium including an excellent simulation of the Northern Lights, allowing you to experience the magical aurora despite it being out of season.
26 JUNE AT SEA
27 JUNE TRONDHEIM, NORWAY
Take in a lecture from one of Aegean Odyssey’s renowned guest speakers, pick up a good book from the well-stocked library or unwind with an indulgent treatment at the Athena Spa.
The Viking era capital of Norway and its third largest city, Trondheim is blessed with picturesque streets and a welcoming Scandinavian atmosphere. Why not enjoy a drink in one of its charming cafés, or browse some of its unique gift shops?
Trondheim
ON-BOARD ENRICHMENT Mountains and ice-sculptured terrains dominate the landscapes of Norway. The geological processes that shaped these landscapes are as active today as they were in Dynamic Earths’ past. In his talk today, Brian Williams aims to answer questions such as ‘Why are the Norwegian mountains so prominent today, given the great antiquity of Norwegian rocks?’ and ‘Are they still rising or are the glacial processes from fjords and glaciers to ice-caps keeping pace with their growth?’.
Tromso
INCLUDED EXCURSION OMBO
TRONDHEIM PANORAMA (Half day, AM) Trondheim was founded in 997 by King Olaf Tryggvason and until 1217 served as the capital of Norway. In 1070 work began on a cathedral over the grave of St Olaf, who had ruled the nation from 1015 to 1028. Today the oldest existing parts of Nidarosdomen Cathedral date back to the middle of the 12th century. After a brief stop here, continue to the Royal Residence of Stiftsgarden, built between 1774 and 1778 and one of the largest wooden buildings in Scandinavia. During the 19th century Stiftsgarden was chiefly used in connection with royal coronations. The colourful wharves on the River Nidelva are another iconic part of the city, as is the beautiful Old Town Bridge. See the impressive buildings of the University of NTNU and stop at Sverresli viewpoint for a chance to admire the city from above. The tour then returns to Trondheim, with the option of being dropped off in the city centre, or heading straight back to the ship.
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28 JUNE HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER NORWAY Cruising the majestic fjords of western Norway, we first stop at Hellesylt for those who wish to enjoy an optional overland experience to Geiranger. Hellesylt
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
HELLESYLT TO GEIRANGER & JOSTEDALSBREEN PARK (Full day) $89 per person A tale of two villages, this relaxing tour traverses the UNESCO World Heritage region of Sunnmøre en route to Geiranger. Begin in the village of Hellesylt and pass the Hellesyltfossen waterfall, followed by the deepest and clearest lake in Europe, the Hornindalsvatnet. Free time will be available in the pretty little waterside village of Stryn. Then enjoy a guided tour of the botanical garden at the nearby Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre, followed by lunch at the Hjelle Hotel, facing Oppstrynsvatn lake. The scenic route continues to the summit of Mount Dalsnibba, where you can admire the Geirangerfjord far below and the Blabreen glacier in the distance. As the road descends to the Flydalsjuvet viewpoint, a special wood and stone Fjordsetet (‘Fjord Seat’) presents the perfect Geirangerfjord view. The price of this excursion allows a credit for the unused half day excursion.
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INCLUDED EXCURSION OMBO
UNESCO GEIRANGER (Half day, PM) Geirangerfjord has been rated the world’s number one natural heritage site by the National Geographic Society (alongside Næroyfjord) and, for its hypnotic beauty and unspoilt character, this glorious waterway is also recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the village of Geiranger, this memorable tour begins with a drive through Flydal Valley to Lake Djupvatn, which is usually beginning to thaw by the end of June, revealing sparkling blue waters. Following the mountain road, we arrive at the summit of Mount Dalsnibba, approximately 1,500m above sea level, affording views of the Blafjell glacier and Geirangerfjord far below. On the way back to Geiranger, this scenic drive also takes in the Flydalsjuvet viewpoint. The site is two-tiered, with a gangway running between plateaux. On the lower, recline for a moment in the wood and stone Fjordsetet (‘Fjord Seat’) installation, inaugurated by Queen Sonja of Norway in 2003 and positioned for the ultimate view across Geirangerfjord.
29 JUNE ALESUND, NORWAY One of Norway’s most beautiful towns, Alesund is built on three islands between two fjords and is renowned for its abundance of Art Nouveau architecture, after a terrible fire swept through the settlement in 1904, leading it to be almost entirely rebuilt.
INCLUDED EXCURSION OMBO
ALESUND PANORAMA (Half day, AM) Admire some of the delightful “Jugendstil” or Art Nouveau buildings, then continue via a scenic route of bridges and underwater tunnels to the tiny islands of Giske and Godøy. Known as Saga Island, Giske is thought by some to be the place where the Viking Chieftain Rollo was born. One of the island’s most important landmarks is a white marble church dating from 1150, that originally belonged to the powerful local Giske family. From Giske continue to Godøy Island and the small fishing village of Alnes, on the coast of the Atlantic. In 1852 a lighthouse was built here to guide boats into the harbour. In 1876 the original tower was replaced with the current red and white striped “obelisk”. Today this protected building is one of the most visited lighthouses in Norway. On your way back to Aegean Odyssey a stop will be made at the Aksla Viewpoint for spectacular views of Alesund and the islands you have just visited, weather permitting.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAINS & FJORDS (Full day) $89 per person Norway’s breathtaking natural scenery comes alive on this scenic drive inland from Ålesund towards Valldal where you will leave the fjords behind and begin making your way higher up into the Romsdals Alps. Discover the twenty-five metre Gudbrandsjuvet ravine, where the Valldøla River waterfall has formed a complex network of deep potholes and intricate formations that can been seen from the viewing platform above.
Alesund
At eight hundred metres, the mountain plateaus for magnificent views of the valley and the eleven sharp hairpin bends you are about to descend on the remarkable Troll Road. The viewpoint here also has water features carved into the hard rock that blend into the natural surroundings, making it a true work of art. Descending into the valley, the road follows the river towards Trollstigen Guesthouse, where lunch awaits, before your tour continues to the tallest vertical rock face in Europe, the Troll Wall, which has long been a prestigious goal for rock climbers, having finally being conquered in 1965. The route then follows the Romsdalfjord on a scenic drive past more delightful valleys and villages, before returning to Ålesund. The price of this excursion allows a credit for the unused half day excursion.
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30 JUNE STAVANGER, NORWAY The compact and attractive city of Stavanger is today known as the ‘oil capital’ of Norway, but it has a maritime heritage so fascinating and an arts scene so lively, it was named European Capital of Culture in 2008.
Stavanger
INCLUDED EXCURSION Choice A
A WALK IN THE OLD QUARTER (Half day, PM) The old quarter of Gamle Stavanger has more than 200 charming white cottages dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Most of these are still privately-owned residences, but Gamle has plenty of galleries and handicraft boutiques to explore as we stroll through its cobblestoned streets. Near the waterfront of the old quarter is the 19th century fish canning factory, now the Canning Museum. Many working-class Norwegians were employed here to clean, smoke and can freshly caught sild (sardines). During a guided tour of the museum we learn more about factory life, taste some freshly smoked fish and admire the gallery of labels – miniature works of art. A short stroll south of Gamle, in the centre of Stavanger, is the Cathedral, founded by the English Bishop Reinald of Winchester in 1125 at the behest of King Sigurd the Crusader. This well-preserved medieval stone cathedral was rebuilt in the Gothic style in the 13th century.
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INCLUDED EXCURSION Choice B
TRAIL OF THE VIKINGS (Half day, PM) Your first stop will be at the Archaeological Museum in the city centre. Upon arrival you will be greeted by a Viking woman dressed in her finest period dress and jewellery, who will demonstrate the use of a selection of Viking tools. Exhibitions on display then provide a fascinating introduction to the various epochs of Rogaland’s past, with the help of antiquities and archaeological finds from the Stone, Bronze and Viking Ages, right up to the end of the Middle Ages. After enjoying an authentic Viking snack in the café, your next stop will be the Sverd i fjell, or Swords in Stone monument, on the southern shores of Hafrsfjord. This breathtaking sculpture comprises of three ten metre tall bronze sword statues, commissioned in 1983 to commemorate the Battle of Hafrsfjord in 872, when King Harald Fairhair managed to consolidate all of Norway into one kingdom. Your scenic drive then passes more of the region’s prehistoric sites and landmarks, depicting the diverse culture and history of Scandinavia, before stopping at the highest point in Stavanger and passing the sandy beaches of Jaeren.
1 JULY AT SEA One more full day at sea to appreciate Aegean Odyssey’s excellent amenities.
ON-BOARD ENRICHMENT Our Scandinavian specialist Karin Jans gives a talk entitled ‘Copenhagen – a lot more than the Little Mermaid’ where she gives tips and advice about getting the most out of your time in her hometown of Copenhagen. Within this fascinating destination talk, Karin also discusses the differences between life in Denmark and life in Norway.
2 JULY COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Few places have as much friendliness and joie de vivre as Copenhagen, so it’s no surprise that in recent years the city has become one of the most desirable places to live in Europe. The Danish capital is full of canals spanned by bridges, copper-roofed buildings and manicured parks, not to mention being the seat of the oldest monarchy in the world.
INCLUDED EXCURSION Choice A
COPENHAGEN HIGHLIGHTS & CHRISTIANSBORG PALACE (Half day, AM) We begin with a stop at the famous statue of the Little Mermaid, who sits upon her rock on the waterside in Langelinie, gazing forlornly out to sea as though musing on her unrequited love. A short drive then takes you to the islet of Slotsholmen for the magnificent neo-baroque Christiansborg Palace, where the Danish Parliament and the Supreme Court convene. Among the various Royal Reception Rooms on display is the magnificent Great Hall, lavishly decorated with seventeen colourful tapestries that depict 1,100 years of Danish history, from the Viking Age to the year 2000. Also on the tiny island of Slotsholmen is the former stock exchange of Børsen – an excellent example of Dutch Renaissance architecture boasting a distinctive twisted spire of entwining dragon tails. Just across the canal is the imposing City Hall, modelled on the Tuscan Palazzo Pubblico in Siena. The brightly coloured waterfront of Nyhavn is where Hans Christian Andersen lived from 1845 to 1864. Then enjoy a stroll around the four identical 18th century palaces of Amalienborg, before returning to Aegean Odyssey.
Copenhagen
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INCLUDED EXCURSION Choice B
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
COPENHAGEN HIGHLIGHTS & ROSENBORG CASTLE (Half day, AM)
TO BE OR NOT TO BE AT HAMLET'S CASTLE (Evening) $125 per person
See the famous statue of the Little Mermaid, the old Citadel, the Renaissance flourishes of Holmens Church, the magnificent Gefion fountain and the royal residence of Amalienborg Palace. King’s Square is home to the Royal Theatre and fashionable Nyhavn is the centre of Copenhagen’s pavement café culture. The Dutch Renaissance-style Rosenborg Castle was built in 1607 for Christian IV and was first opened to the public in 1838. Among the treasures you will see during your guided tour of its wellpreserved interior are the crown of Christian IV and a gem-studded sword that once belonged to Christian III. Passing the elegant Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum, the imposing City Hall dates from 1905, while directly across the road is the world’s second oldest amusement park, Tivoli Gardens, home to one of the oldest wooden rollercoasters still operating today, built in 1914.
Enjoy a unique and exclusive evening at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kronborg Castle, immortalised as Elsinore by William Shakespeare and known throughout the world as the fictional home of Hamlet. After a scenic drive to the castle, enjoy a welcome drink at The Bastion of The Flag, with spectacular views over the sea towards Sweden a few kilometres away, before joining a guided tour of Kronborg to see its many highlights, including the giant in the dungeons and the chambers of the king and queen.
3 JULY COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Disembark Aegean Odyssey after breakfast.
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16 JUNE LONDON, UK
18 JUNE LONDON, UK
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the heart of Britain’s capital city.
Head out to explore the UK’s enthralling capital independently in the morning before joining our included excursion that will also transfer you to the ship in the afternoon.
17 JUNE LONDON, UK With a host of instantly recognisable landmarks and a glorious, ever-apparent history dating back to Roman times, London is a true icon of world travel.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
SHAKESPEARE'S SOUTH BANK (Half Day, AM) $89 per person Famous for its association with William Shakespeare, the Globe Theatre in the heart of London is a hugely significant historical site that vibrantly brings to life the heyday of Elizabethan England. This fabulously immersive optional tour begins with some time to peruse the Globe Exhibition at your leisure, before the Globe’s expert guides explain the intricacies and significance of Elizabethan costume as well as its impact on society. Your step back into history continues with a guided walking tour of the Bankside area, where the famous sights and landmarks include the first theatre ever constructed on Bankside in 1587, the Rose, which predated Shakespeare’s original Globe by twelve years. The Rose is the only Elizabethan Playhouse to be excavated on a huge scale. You’ll also be able to marvel at the original site of Shakespeare’s Globe which provided crucial archaeological evidence for the reconstructed building you see today.
INCLUDED EXCURSION
RIVER THAMES CRUISE (Half day, AM) This leisurely boat ride through the heart of London is a great way to obtain an overall impression of one of the most lively and interesting capitals in the world. Boarding in front of the Tower of London, directly opposite the iconic Tower Bridge, your comfortable boat cruises westwards beneath many of the capital’s bridges, including the current London Bridge. Following the meandering river for an hour or so, you will see the London Eye; the Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Clock Tower, home of the famous “Big Ben” bell; and Westminster Abbey, where a long lineage of royals have been married or crowned. Returning to Tower Bridge, your vessel will proceed through the lesser known parts of London, where the twists and turns of river take you past the maritime metropolis of Greenwich, the Tobacco Docks and the 02 Arena.
PRE-CRUISE LONDON HOTEL STAY FOR NON-UK TRAVELLERS Voyages to Antiquity offers a variety of cruise packages, including land touring elements before and/or after the cruise itself, in this case a twonight hotel stay pre-cruise in London.
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SHORE EXCURSION INFORMATION
Voyages to Antiquity cruises include shore excursions in almost all ports of call. Some ports offer different sightseeing opportunities – in these instances, we may offer additional, optional alternatives at extra cost.
effort is made to ensure that the advised schedules are followed. If a change is made, guests will be advised in their final documents or at the shore excursion briefings on board.
WHAT TO EXPECT Our sightseeing programmes are outstanding, but can be challenging. Visits to historic sites and natural wonders often require walking over uneven surfaces, up and down multiple steps or steep paths. Therefore a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is recommended. Some passengers may decide to take a break from excursions on more strenuous days and instead explore the environs of the port.
EXCURSIONS WITH THE EXTENSIVE WALKING SYMBOL Some excursions which feature in our programmes are not suitable for guests with any mobility restrictions. In accordance with our Fitness to Travel statement and in order to ensure Voyages to Antiquity can deliver a high quality land programme, the ship reserves the right to transfer you to an alternative excursion if they believe that your original choice is unsuitable. Please consider your fellow guests and only select this option if you are certain you are able to meet the activity level.
Look for the symbols alongside each excursion description. The key to these symbols may be found on page 4. These give a good idea of the level of walking involved. Tour durations are approximate and, to avoid overcrowding and ensure you enjoy the best experience, the sequence of site visits and operating times may vary. The staff on board Aegean Odyssey will brief you each evening on the plans for the following day and all departure times and meeting points will be advised in the Daily Journal. Some countries require you to carry certain documents ashore and this will be advised on board at the appropriate time. As a result of severe weather or unforeseen changes to opening/closing times, we reserve the right to alter, cancel or substitute an included excursion at any time. This happens extremely rarely and every reasonable 16
THE SHORE EXCURSION TEAM Our Shore Excursion Manager and Graduate Assistants are on hand to make sure you get the most out of your excursion experience. Informative briefings will be provided on the tour options and more generally on upcoming ports of call, and the team can field any further questions in the Reception area. During the excursions, we endeavour to have a representative on every coach, but this is not always possible and cannot be guaranteed. The role of the team ashore is to ensure the smooth running of the excursion in conjunction with the local guide and operator. This often means rotating between groups.
Though always keen to assist, the team therefore cannot be responsible for providing walking support or making sure that everyone in the group is present at a particular time. Please ensure that you sign up for your preferred excursions at the embarkation desk at the start of the cruise. Some excursions may operate subject to minimum numbers, and we need to know in advance how many passengers are joining each excursion in order to book coaches and guides.
CLOTHING TIPS We strongly recommend the use of sun hats and sunscreen during excursions. Sturdy walking shoes are also advised, especially when visiting archaeological sites. Please dress respectfully for visits to sites of a religious nature – generally this means that shoulders and knees should be covered. Further clothing tips will be provided at the on-board briefings, along with weather forecasts for the following day.
OUR GUIDES A good local guide, keen to share his or her knowledge and enthusiasm for a particular attraction, can transform a visit. All of our shore excursions feature qualified, highly-rated Englishspeaking guides with just this expertise and passion. SHOPPING Whilst Voyages to Antiquity shore excursions focus on the history and culture of a particular destination or attraction, some offer the chance to visit local workshops and view demonstrations of crafts and artistic techniques. Unlike other cruise operators, we have no affiliation with any shopping establishment. We do not assume responsibility for purchases made ashore and recommend insuring anything you choose to ship home. TRANSPORTATION Various modes of transportation may be used depending on the excursion. Motorcoaches are deluxe, air-conditioned vehicles unless not available in that port. Wi-Fi is not generally available on coaches.
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YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS
Dr Roderick Dale University of Nottingham Roderick Dale is Cultural Engagement Fellow with the Centre for the Study of the Viking Age at the University of Nottingham. He is curating the exhibition Danelaw Saga: Bringing Vikings back to the East Midlands and managing the Centre’s public engagement programme. Prior to this, he worked at University College Cork on the World-Tree Project, a community collection initiative that produced a digital multimedia archive of resources for the teaching and study of the Vikings. Roderick earned his PhD on Viking ‘berserkers’ at the University of Nottingham, where he also taught Old English and Old Norse. He then worked as an archaeologist throughout Britain. He has appeared on television in Time Team and Ancient Black Ops: Berserkers and is the author, with Dr Marjolein Stern, of Vikings: Raids, Culture, Legacy.
Professor Brian Williams University of Aberdeen
Brian is the Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Aberdeen and currently holds adjunct professorial positions in the Universities of Manchester, Bristol and Dublin. He has also held university teaching positions in the Netherlands, Canada and the USA. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Member of the Energy Institute, and has published over 100 papers and several books. He has made television appearances in the UK, USA and Far East and presented programmes for BBC Radio 4 programmes. Brian gained his PhD in sedimentary geology from the University of Wales and in 2004 was awarded a DSc degree in recognition of his global contribution to sedimentary research. He is a consultant to, and undertakes training courses for, the oil industry and several geological service companies.
YOUR DESTINATION SPECIALIST
Karin Jans Travel Professional Karin Jans is a true Scandinavian – she was born and raised in Sweden but now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark and works most of the time along the coast of Norway! She started as a teacher, but the world of travelling and tourism was more tempting. 30 years with Scandinavian Airlines gave the opportunity to see, experience and enjoy the people, culture and history in many different parts of the world from small towns in remote areas of northern Norway or Sweden to large, crowded cities of the Far East. After studies at Roskilde University Centre outside of Copenhagen, she was ready for a new career as a licensed guide in Denmark. Today she enjoys local guiding in the Copenhagen area as well as being a tour leader on longer tours in the Scandinavian countries, especially in Norway.
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LECTURES Ohthere and the Road to the North by Roderick Dale A traveller called Ohthere in the Anglo-Saxon sources travelled to England in the late ninth century and informed King Alfred of Wessex about the place he lived in the far north of Norway, and the route he travelled southwards that led to Wessex. The discussion was recorded and incorporated into the Old English translation of Orosius’ Historiarum Adversum Paganos Libri VII (A History against the Pagans in Seven Books). This talk will use that discussion to recount the Viking Age history of the coastline that we shall travel. Plates & Rifts: The Evolution of the North Sea by Brian Williams The evolution of the North Sea is intimately related to the opening of the modern Atlantic Ocean. With the break-up of Pangaea, the Earths’ crustal plates were stretched and cracked between Britain and Norway, forming a gigantic rift system under the present-day North Sea. The infill of these rifts continued for millions of years and generated a prize resource (oil & gas) which has been so vital to the economies of Britain and Norway.
Beyond Broad Spears and Bloodshed: What does it take to be a Viking warrior? by Roderick Dale The Viking Age and medieval Scandinavia is forever defined by the image of the violent Viking warrior whose only goal is to gain entrance to Valhalla where he will feast all night and fight all day. How true is this image? Is this all that there was to the people of Scandinavia? This talk will discuss what Old Norse literature can tell us about the morality, philosophy of life, and social skills of Viking Age and medieval Scandinavians. Glacial Earth: from Ice Caps to the Snowball, North Norway by Brian Williams The Earth has undergone several glacial episodes, of varying lengths of geological time and area of planet-cover, during its long history. The most globally-overwhelming is known as “Snowball Earth”, evidence of which is found in Arctic Norway and many other parts of the world. Taking modern Ice Caps, we can track back in time and look at glacial deposits related to the ancient “super-continents” of Gondwana and Rodinia.
What did the Vikings ever do for us? by Roderick Dale The Vikings were instrumental in shaping western Europe although that was certainly not their intention when they set out on their raids. This talk discusses what the word Viking means, why they started raiding, and how Scandinavian raiders and armies were a driving force behind the creation of feudal Europe. It then goes on to examine the lasting effects of Viking incursions on language, culture and identity that have endured to the present day The Shaping of the Norwegian Landscapes by Brian Williams Mountains and ice-sculptured terrains dominate the landscapes of Norway. The geological processes that shaped these landscapes are as active today as they were in Dynamic Earths’ past. Why are the Norwegian mountains so prominent today, given the great antiquity of Norwegian rocks? Are they still rising or are the glacial processes from fjords and glaciers to ice-caps keeping pace with their growth?
Technicolor Vikings by Roderick Dale The Vikings are always popular subjects for movies, be it as the villains or as the heroes. There is something about their bad boy machismo that appeals to people. This talk will discuss how the Vikings have been depicted on film from almost the first years of movie making to the present day, and how those depictions have changed with time and changes in society. The Storrega Slide and the Southern North Sea by Brian Williams Pioneering research of the Southern North Sea was undertaken by the Dutch from the late 1950’s onwards. Huge onshore gas discoveries were made which persuaded them to be the first to venture offshore to investigate the sub-surface reservoirs of the Southern North Sea. Together with the Norwegians, the seabed surveys of the Southern North Sea to the Central North Sea area revealed a feature which indicated a catastrophic event from the recent geological past – the Storrega Slide!
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READING GUIDE Blackwell’s has put together a selection of books that we feel would provide the perfect accompaniment to your voyage. Excellent prices are available on all of these titles at www.blackwell.co.uk. Alternatively you can order direct from our shop in Oxford on 01865 333 623 and receive 10% off when you quote “Voyages”.
NON-FICTION Edited by Peter Ackroyd & Thomas Wright London: A Traveller’s Reader � A Traveller’s Companion ISBN: 9781472141651, Paperback, £11.99 Sophia Kingshill & Jennifer Westwood The Fabled Coast ISBN: 9780099551072, Paperback, £10.99 Tom Blass The Naked Shore ISBN: 9781408834039, Paperback, £9.99 Ann Cleeves Shetland ISBN: 9781509809790, Hardback, £20.00 Charles Tait The Shetland Guidebook ISBN: 9780951785942, Paperback, £12.95 Norman Ackroyd Norman Ackroyd: A Shetland Notebook ISBN: 9781907533891, Hardback, £16.95 Tilly Culme-Seymour Island Summers: Memories of a Norwegian Childhood ISBN: 9781408843314, Paperback, £8.99
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A. Heaton Cooper The Norwegian Fjords ISBN: 9780282045500, Paperback, £14.99
Dayanna Knight The Viking Colouring Book ISBN: 9780866985826, Paperback, £10.25
Robert Ferguson Scandinavians: In Search of the Soul of the North ISBN: 9781781858950, Paperback, £8.99
Carolyne Larrington The Norse Myths ISBN: 9780500251966, Hardback, £12.95
Michael Booth The Most Nearly Perfect People ISBN: 9780099546078, Paperback, £9.99 Robert Ferguson The Hammer and the Cross: A New History of the Vikings ISBN: 9780141017754, Paperback, £10.99 Else Roesdahl The Vikings ISBN: 9780141984766, Paperback, £10.99 Magnus Magnusson The Vikings ISBN: 9780750978583, Paperback, £7.99 Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough Beyond the Northlands: Viking Voyages and the Old Norse Sagas ISBN: 9780198701293, Paperback, £14.99
Neil Gaiman Norse Mythology ISBN: 9781408891957, Paperback, £8.99 Helen Russell A Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World’s Happiest People ISBN: 9781785780233, Paperback, £8.99 Sharon Chester The Arctic Guide: Wild Life of the Far North ISBN: 9780691139753, Paperback, £22.50 Brett Jarrett and Hadoram Shirihai Whales, Dolphins and Seals ISBN: 9780713670370, Paperback, £14.99 Roderick Dale & Marjolein Stern Vikings: Raids, Culture, Legacy ISBN: 9780233004945, Hardback, £20.00
FICTION Ann Cleeves Raven Black ISBN: 9781447274438, Paperback, £7.99 Gohril Gabrielsen The Looking Glass Sisters ISBN: 9781908670243, Paperback, £12.00 Knut Hamsun Hunger ISBN: 9781782117124, Paperback, £9.99 Per Petterson Out Stealing Horses ISBN: 9780099506133, Paperback, £8.99 Tarjei Vesaas The Ice Palace ISBN: 9780720613292, Paperback, £9.99 Jo Nesbo The Snowman ISBN: 9781784704759, Paperback, £7.99 John Holten Oslo, Norway ISBN: 9783943196221, Paperback, £13.00 Rose Tremain Music and Silence ISBN: 9780099268550, Paperback, £8.99
MAPS & GUIDES Eyewitness Cruise Guide to Europe ISBN: 9781409370222, Paperback, £15.99 Great Britain, Ireland Marco Polo Map ISBN: 9783829767224, £5.99
Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Denmark ISBN: 9780241305973, Paperback, £15.99 Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Top 10 Copenhagen ISBN: 9780241296271, Paperback, £8.99
Marco Polo Guide with Map London ISBN: 9783829706681, Paperback, £6.99 Blue Guide to Museums & Galleries of London ISBN: 9781905131006, Paperback, £14.95 Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain ISBN: 9780241204559, Paperback, £17.99 Footprint Handbook Orkney and the Shetland Islands ISBN: 9781909268838, Paperback, £5.99 Marco Polo Map Norway ISBN: 9783829767248, £10.99 Insight Pocket Guide Norway ISBN: 9781786718082, Paperback, £6.99
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AEGEAN ODYSSEY
Carrying an average of just 350 passengers, the premium class Aegean Odyssey is small enough to sail along rivers such as the Yangon and Guadalquivir, and into some of the most characterful ports of call inaccessible to the mega-ships. The service is more personal, the atmosphere more convivial, and you get plenty of time to interact with the guest experts.
DELIGHTFUL DINING
Yet on the other hand, she is large enough to offer a superb range of amenities, including a choice of dining venues and comfortable bars, a relaxing spa centre and one of the best stocked libraries at sea.
MARCO POLO Though the more 'formal' dining option, with full waiter service and multi-course meals, Marco Polo has a casual country club elegance appreciated by guests. Join us here for dinner (and lunch on full days at sea) and enjoy a selection of expertly prepared dishes reflecting the countries visited and accompanied by complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks*.
Cabins and staterooms are spacious and intelligently designed, and dedicated solo cabins at a low supplement are available across almost all categories, including balcony level.
ON-BOARD FACILITIES • A choice of restaurants • Internet centre • Three lounges
• Outdoor pool
• Four bars
• Athena Health Spa
• Lecture theatre
and gym
• Library
• Beauty salon
• Shop
• Medical centre
Fortunately, the fascinating and beautiful regions sailed by Aegean Odyssey are also renowned for their strong culinary traditions, sublime local ingredients and delicious signature dishes. We draw on these inspirations to deliver a dining experience of sustained quality in keeping with your chosen itinerary.
TERRACE CAFE With a mix of indoor and al fresco seating, the informal Terrace Cafe is a charming alternative to the white glove refinement of the Marco Polo restaurant. Here, friendly staff serve up splendid breakfast buffets and mouthwatering lunch and dinner delights from a variety of stations, including sizzling grilled meats and succulent fish, crisp pizzas and indulgent pasta, fresh salads and fruit, again to the accompaniment of complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks*. * Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner.
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AFTERNOON TEA AND LATE NIGHT SNACKS
AWARD-WINNING ENRICHMENT
There is something uniquely pleasurable about afternoon tea aboard a classic cruise ship, and you won't want to miss the scones, pastries and finger sandwiches served up in the Terrace Cafe most days of your cruise.
Voyages to Antiquity operates the most culturally immersive cruise programme, with internationally renowned guest speakers, a comprehensive selection of expertly-designed shore excursions in every major port of call, an extensive on-board library, and a host of other enrichment elements from reading lists prepared by Blackwell’s of Oxford and on-board book clubs to exclusive private visits and local entertainment.
And, if you can manage even more gastronomic delights, hors d'oeuvres and late night snacks, from filo prawns to chocolate-dipped strawberries, are available in the Charleston Lounge at 5pm and 10.30pm.
EXPERT GUEST LECTURERS 2–3 guest speakers, pre-eminent in their profession and expert in their field, accompany every departure. 2 talks on each full day at sea plus others throughout the voyage, 45 minutes each and pre-dinner, is the norm, often focusing on history, geography, art, culture, religion, geology and wildlife. Talks are delivered in the Ambassador Lounge with a host of visual aids (music, video and high quality maps) and recorded so passengers can catch up at their leisure if they are not able to attend in person. These guest lectures are specifically designed to complement shore excursions, not simply repeat or pre-empt the insight presented by the excellent local guides.
WINNER BEST FOR ENRICHMENT
WINNER
BEST SPECIALIST CRUISE LINE
SHORE EXCURSIONS AND PRIVATE VISITS More than 90% of Voyages to Antiquity’s shore excursions are included in the cruise fare. We use
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SERVICE WITH A SMILE Always serving with a smile, our crew will win your hearts. Your cabin steward or stewardess will refresh your cabin before you even realise you need it. The waiting staff will remember whether you take tea or coffee, and the bar team whether you like your Martini shaken or stirred. They, and the rest of our officers and crew, are dedicated to making your cruise a delightful experience.
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the best available guides, coaches and land agents, and excursions are meticulously planned, well-paced and guided in English. QuietVox sets are issued to all guests, enabling them to hear the guide’s commentary even as they linger to take photographs or make their own explorations. The core shore excursion programme is complemented with exclusive private visits, such as that to the Palazzo Gangi in Palermo where the sumptuous ballroom scenes of Visconti’s The Leopard were filmed. EVERYDAY ENRICHMENT Aboard or ashore, every day brings enrichment opportunities. The Daily Journal details lectures and excursions, but also local cultural performances, musical concerts, interactive classes and fun quizzes. Aegean Odyssey’s library,
surely the biggest in terms of books-to-passenger ratio, houses hundreds of volumes specially selected by Blackwell’s of Oxford to complement the itinerary programme, along with maps, guidebooks, the latest popular fiction, classics and poetry. In this guide, we provide passengers with a recommended reading list, also prepared by Blackwell’s.
... AND REFRESHMENT FOR BODY AS WELL AS MIND Small ship though she is, Aegean Odyssey offers plenty of other amenities to enhance your time aboard and occupy relaxing days at sea. Unwind on the sun deck's padded loungers and cool off with a splash in the outdoor pool; enjoy a cocktail or aperitif in one of several comfortable bars before dinner, and appreciate the music of the resident pianist or string trio afterwards. ATHENA HEALTH SPA Pampering opportunities abound at the Athena Health Spa, with its full menu of revitalising therapies and treatments including massages and facials. The adjoining fitness centre awaits those seeking to stay active, saunas and steam rooms are available, and nail and hair treatments are provided at the beauty centre.
Credit/debit cards on board Aegean Odyssey When activating your on-board account with a credit or debit card, please be advised that a Pre-Authorisation (hold) will be placed on your account. Although these are not actual charges, you should be aware that authorisations (holds) reduce the amount of available credit (or available funds) on your account. Final charges are not submitted to your card issuer until the day of disembarkation, which is when we will also obtain the authorisation to take monies. Some card issuers may take 10 to 14 days or more to release the authorisation (holds) from your account and these release policies vary by issuer. Please be advised that if you choose to settle your on-board balance with a different form of payment than the one you registered at the beginning of your cruise, authorisations placed on your original registered credit/ debit card will remain until the standard release period.
Wi-Fi availability Aegean Odyssey has a dedicated internet room for the use of all passengers. The ship also has wireless “hotspots” in Reception, the Observation Lounge, and the smoking area on Deck 5 aft. Passengers should note that when the ship is at sea, connectivity in these locations may be subject to fluctuation, and also that Wi-Fi is not available in your cabin at any time.
Laundry facilities Throughout your cruise your dedicated cabin steward will be available to collect and return laundry to you within a maximum of 48 hours, subject to the fees as detailed in the form found in your cabin compendium.
Whilst we understand that some passengers would like to be able to do their own laundry, we regret to advise that due to the size of Aegean Odyssey a self-service laundry room is not available. Clothes irons are also not available, or permitted, in passenger cabins for safety reasons.
ON-BOARD ADVISORIES
Swimming pool availability We understand that the use of a swimming pool is often a valued part of a holiday experience and we will always do our best to keep the pool available to passengers during our voyages. However, there are various situations that may cause us to close the pool. These include, but are not limited to, bad weather, heavy swells, quality of seawater, and the draft required for the ship to reach certain ports, especially when approaching, or cruising up or down river.
Public room availability Please be aware that on occasion certain public rooms, deck areas and dining areas may be used by special interest groups travelling on board for private functions, lectures and other events. Whilst we will always do our best to ensure that these do not conflict with more common times of regular guest access, we appreciate your understanding that on occasion this is not always possible.
Dining reservations As we offer an open-seating dining policy in both the Marco Polo Restaurant and Terrace Café, it is not possible to make individual reservations in either restaurant. We apologise for previous brochure references which incorrectly stated otherwise.
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DECK PLANS M
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718 718
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715 715
720 720
717 717
722 722
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535535 539539
538538
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HAIRHAIR
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725 725
728 728
551551
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730 730
553553
546546
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548548
557557
550550
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731 731
734 734
733 733
736 736
LIBRARY LIBRARY
559559
552552
561561
554554
SHOP SHOP
563563
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MARCO POLO MARCO POLO RESTAURANT RESTAURANT
ATHENA ATHENA HEALTH HEALTH SPASPA
735 735
738 738
565565
817 817
818 818
737 737
740 740
819 819
820 820
739 739
742 742
821 821
822 822
741 741
744 744
823 823
824 824
743 743
746 746
825 825
826 826
745 745
748 748
BAR BAR
827 827
828 828
747 747
750 750
THE THE TERRACE TERRACE
TERRACE CAFE TERRACE CAFE
CATE CATEGO
DOU DOUBLE
C CAT
460460
C CAT
464464
C CAT
466466
467467
470470
C CAT
471471
474474
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476476
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C CAT
C CAT
C CAT
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C CAT
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716 716
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SINGC SINGLE
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C CAT
567567
560560
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569569
562562
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571571
564564
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573573
566566
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575575
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570570
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529529
522522
406406
409409410410
411411
443443 448448
721 721
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518518
407407
445445
719 719
OWNER'S SUITE BALCONY
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514514
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510510
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DELUXE STATEROOM OUTSIDE
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BRIDGE BRIDGE
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Third/Fourth Pullman berth in these cabins
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D
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Double Accomodation
I*
KEY
LIDODECK DECK LIDO
BRIDGEDECK DECK BRIDGE
PROMENADEDECK DECK PROMENADE
BELVEDEREDECK DECK BELVEDERE
COLUMBUSDECK DECK COLUMBUS
MARCOPOLO POLODECK DECK MARCO
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Itinerary changes The cruise and tour programmes featured in this brochure are planned many months in advance. Occasionally changes have to be made to the itineraries due to circumstances beyond the control of Voyages to Antiquity.
Responsibility Category B - Junior Suite with balcony
Category H - Premium Outside Cabin
Category F - Deluxe Stateroom
The responsibility of Voyages to Antiquity and the operator of the vessel is strictly limited according to the Terms and Conditions set forth in the Passage Contract that you receive prior to embarkation. You are urged to read the Passage Contract carefully. A sample is available to be mailed on request or can be viewed and printed from the Voyages to Antiquity website at any time. Transportation on board the ship is provided solely by the ship operator and pursuant to the Passage Contract. Voyages to Antiquity reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a guest for any reason. Voyages to Antiquity shall not be responsible for any act, event or omission during the time passengers are not aboard the Voyages to Antiquity vessel. Voyages to Antiquity acts only as an agent for the supplier of off-ship services such as airlines and other off-ship transportation carriers, meals, shore excursions, accommodations, air ambulance and shoreside physicians. Guests agree not to hold Voyages to Antiquity, its owners, agents or representatives liable for any loss, injury, expense or damage which results directly or indirectly from any act or omission, whether negligent or otherwise, of any third party person or firm which is to, or does, provide goods or services in connection with the trip or any available option. Without limiting the foregoing, Voyages to Antiquity shall have no liability to passengers for the quality of services at, and the condition, cleanliness or safety of a hotel, housing facility, or conveyance, or for any transportation delay, including but not limited to liability for inconvenience, shortened holiday time, additional expenses,
or any other kind of damage. Voyages to Antiquity expressly disclaims all responsibility of any nature whatsoever for any loss, damage or injury to property or person resulting from air, rail, motorcoach or any other form of transportation other than that actually provided by the Voyages to Antiquity vessel.
Services provided by independent contractors
All shoreside tours and services described in this brochure or on the website are provided by independent contractors. Voyages to Antiquity acts solely as ticketing agent for all shoreside activities and has no legal obligation or liability of any kind to guests for acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground/tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Voyages to Antiquity.
Guests with special needs
The tour programmes featured in this brochure include extensive sightseeing and to fully participate each guest must be reasonably fit and have no walking difficulties. Whenever possible Voyages to Antiquity will try to accommodate guests with special needs as long as the mobility issues are not an impediment to others on the guided tours. For further details, refer to the Essential Travel Information leaflet or to that section of the Voyages to Antiquity website.
Errors & omissions
While Voyages to Antiquity makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information in this booklet, its promotions and as displayed on the website, Voyages to Antiquity reserves the right not to honour any published fares that it determines were erroneous due to printing, electronic or clerical error. Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible or liable for any typographical errors, omissions or misprints.
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THE 2019 CRUISE COLLECTION Cruise guides are available to download from our website voyagestoantiquity.com approximately 90 days prior to departure.