Fabled Lost Cities of the Mediterranean
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- Day 1 Venice, Italy / Embark
- Day 2 Split, Croatia
- Day 3 Vlore, Albania / Apollonia
- Day 4 Taranto, Italy / Metapontum / Matera
- Day 5 Syracuse, Sicily
- Day 6 At Sea
- Day 7 Gytheion, Greece / Mystras
- Day 8 Agios Nikolaos, Crete / Knossos
- Day 9 Marmaris, Turkey / Aphrodisias
- Day 10 Bodrum
- Day 11 Piraeus, Greece / Athens
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||||
| Cat E | Cat D | Cat C | Cat B | Cat A | Cat AA | Cat VS | Cat PHS | |
| Sep 23 '12 |
$7,995 | $8,995 | $9,995 | $10,995 | $11,995 | $12,795 | $13,995 | $14,995 |
Single travelers can opt to pay a single supplement for a private cabin or opt for a willing to share on select departures
Please note: Cruise fare does not include fuel surcharges.
Deposit & Payment Please note: Cruise fare does not include fuel surcharges.
Day 1 Venice, Italy / Embark
Arrive in Venice and transfer to Corinthian II.
Day 2 Split, Croatia
Originally a Greco-Illyrian settlement called Aspalathos, Split is an ancient city centered around the formidable Palace of Diocletian, built in A.D. 295. An extensive structure, much of which is well preserved, the palace contains within its walls Split’s medieval town, making it the only palace that has been continuously inhabited since Roman times. Also visit the Archaeological Museum.
Day 3 Vlore, Albania / Apollonia
Albania’s port city of Vlore is built around a spacious protected bay. From here, travel to the site of ancient Apollonia, founded by the Greeks in the early 6th century B.C. Situated in a beautiful rural landscape, Apollonia was one of the most prosperous ancient cities along the Adriatic Sea. Remains of the city include the Temple of Apollo; the Bouleuterion, with its six marble Corinthian columns standing; the Odeon; and others. Nearby is the Monastery and Church of St. Mary, a Greek Orthodox monastic complex founded in the 13th century, which we will also visit.
Day 4 Taranto, Italy / Metapontum / Matera
Located on the gulf that bears its name, Taranto was founded by Spartan settlers in 708 B.C., and became one of the most powerful cities in Magna Graecia. Drive to Metapontum, the remains of the ancient Greek city, founded in the 7th century B.C., which grew rich from agriculture and its position on the trade route with the cities of the Tyrrhenian coast. After exploring the site, return to Taranto to visit its National Museum, which houses one of the largest archaeological collections in Italy.
Day 5 Syracuse, Sicily
Syracuse sits at the head of a beautiful bay on Sicily’s southeast coast. Colonized by the Greeks in the 8th century B.C., Syracuse became one of the most powerful and prestigious cities of the ancient world, rousing the hostility of Athens. Discover the spectacular 15,000-seat Greek theater, among the most impressive to survive from antiquity, and the elliptical Roman amphitheater, one of the largest of its kind. After a visit to the Archaeological Museum, walk the winding lanes of Syracuse’s Old Town, and explore the remains of the Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Aretusa and the Cathedral, which incorporates the remains of the famed Temple of Athena.
Day 6 At Sea
Spend the day at sea enjoying the ship’s amenities and attending lectures.
Day 7 Gytheion, Greece / Mystras
Arrive in the port of Gytheion, for an excursion to the Byzantine town of Mystras, a crossroad for Byzantine and Western culture from the 13th to 15th centuries. Located on the slopes of Mt. Taigetos and overlooking ancient and modern Sparta, Mystras is a purely medieval town. Within its walls are some of the finest 14th to 15th-century examples of Byzantine art and architecture in Greece. An impregnable fortress built in 1249 crowns the summit of the site, with churches, palaces, and houses lining the narrow streets below. Visit the Cathedral, the Palace of the Despots, the Pantanassa, the most beautiful of the churches of Mystras, among others, and wander the narrow streets lined with numerous churches and medieval houses.
Day 8 Agios Nikolaos, Crete / Knossos
Crete, Zeus’s legendary birthplace, was home to the Minoan civilization, Europe’s first. From the quaint port town of Agios Nikolaos, visit the excavations at Knossos, where the Minoans’ brilliance is revealed. The largest palace of the period on Crete, Knossos is a labyrinth of chambers with frescoes illustrating life as it was 4,000 years ago. Continue to the Heraklion Museum, where a vast number of treasures and artifacts from Knossos and other Cretan sites are on display. Alternatively, travel to the completely preserved Minoan town of Gournia, where we take time to enjoy the scenery. Continue to Kritsa, a Byzantine village built on an escarpment and surrounded by olive groves and wildflowers. Kritsa’s famous 13th-century Church of Panagia Kera contains the most splendid sequence of mosaics in all of Crete.
Day 9 Marmaris, Turkey / Aphrodisias
From the port of Marmaris, take an excursion to the ancient site of Aphrodisias, located in a lovely orchard-filled region, near a picturesque small village. Set on a high plateau, remains include the temple of Aphrodite, dating from 100 B.C.; the monumental gateway and baths built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian; and the well-preserved stadium, one of the largest surviving from the Greco-Roman era. Alternatively, board a small craft for the journey up the Dalyan River to ancient Caunos, once a flourishing port and today landlocked by the receding sea. Built against the cliffs, the ruins of several buildings remain, including an acropolis.
Day 10 Bodrum
Arrive in Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus, the birthplace of the “father of history,” Herodotus, and Queen Artemisia, a military advisor to Xerxes and the only female commander of a naval vessel during the famous Battle of Salamis. The city was also the site of the famous Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In the 15th century, the Knights of St. John built the massive castle of St. Peter here. Visit the citadel, which houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology and the Carian Princess Hall, displaying finds from the sarcophagus of Ada, sister of Artemisia.
Day 11 Piraeus, Greece / Athens
Disembark in Piraeus and transfer to the airport in Athens for return flights home.
Itinerary Notes
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS* 10-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian II
* Complete program of tours and excursions
* Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship
* All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
* Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise
* Complete program of excursions
* Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying guest lecturers
* Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program departure and arrival dates
* Port and embarkation taxes
* Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1500, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 91 days or more | $400 per person |
| 90-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-0 days | 100% trip cost |
| For Itineraries with 19+ days | . |
| 91 days or more | $850 per person |
| 90-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Corinthian II
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 114
- Luxury Expedition Ship
The distinguished 114-guest Corinthian II offers a classic yacht-like atmosphere and fine accommodations. Corinthian II is ice-strengthened for voyages into Antarctic waters, and is equipped with a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore. Originally built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005, Corinthian II accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly appointed with a sitting area, TV, mini-refrigerator, safe, and other amenities as well as a marble bathroom. Several suites include private balconies accessed via sliding glass doors. Spacious and finely decorated public areas include a library stocked with books related to the itinerary and other volumes, and four computer terminals for e-mail access; an elegant lounge; and The Club, a space for convivial relaxation, with picture windows for panoramic views. The restaurant, serving fine cuisine prepared by European chefs, accommodates all guests at a single unassigned seating. The ship also includes a gym, beauty salon, a sun deck with Jacuzzi, and an outdoor café and bar, where meals may be served al fresco. Corinthian II is served by 70 experienced European officers and crew. There is also an elevator offering access to all decks.
Cabin Categories & Descriptions
All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, affording sea views, and several have balconies with sliding doors. All suites include a bedroom with twin or queen-size beds, sitting area, ample closet space, mini-refrigerator, TV, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, and other amenities.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Cat E Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252 |
| Cat D Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 329-332 |
 | Cat C Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262 |
 | Cat B Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348 |
 | Cat A Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428 |
 | Cat AA Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 265 sq. ft. Suites 414 - 415 |
 | Cat VS Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 505 - 512 |
 | Cat PHS Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 601 - 604 |
