The Treasures of South Italy & Malta
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||
| Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P | Owners Suite | |
| Jun 23 '13 Sep 22 '13 Sep 29 '13 Oct 6 '13 Oct 13 '13 Oct 20 '13 |
$2,990 | $3,590 | $4,390 | $4,890 | $5,990 |
| Port charges: $370 | |||||
| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
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| Savings | Dates | |
| $3000-$4500 | All June 15 thru August Departures | |
| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
- Please note that fares do not include port charges and possible fuel surcharges. Contact us for details.
- Please note that shore excursions are offered at additional costs.
- Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount.
Deposit & Payment - Please note that shore excursions are offered at additional costs.
- Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount.
Day 1 Salerno, Italy / Capri
Embarkation this afternoon. Sailing to Capri where you will arrive in the early evening. Walking tour around the city to the Gardens of Augustus. Late in the evening leave Capri for an overnight at sea to Sicily.
Day 2 Lipari / Taormina
Early in the morning reach Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands. Lipari sits on red volcanic rock and looks like ''a wall of bronze'' according to the Greek poet Homer. Archaeological remains found here have yielded clues to civilizations which date to 1700 BC, including the Neolithic stones that sit alongside ancient tombstones, and ruins of Greek walls and Roman villas. The Spaniards found their way here in the 16th century, building the Castello (castle) and the 17 century cathedral that is perched above the harbour; All these sights will be available to see them on your morning optional sightseeing excursion. After lunch leave Lipari for Taormina. This afternoon the Variety Voyager reaches Taormina. Overnight at anchor.
Day 3 Taormina
This morning go ashore for a memorable visit to Taormina, clinging to the cliffs over the sea. With endlessly winding medieval streets and secluded gardens hidden by stone walls, Taormina enchants visitors with its history and beauty. An optional excursion features a stroll along the Corso Umberto through the Old Town, lined with piazza, duomos and palazzi such as the Palazzo Santo Stefano. Later you will take a guided tour of the ancient Greek Theatre, hewn out of a rocky mountain slope during the Hellenistic period, remodelled by the Romans. The amphitheatre offers magnificent views of the sea and is one of Sicily's largest. The afternoon is at leisure to see more of the city or even visit the Etna Volcano. Late in the evening sail to Syracuse. Overnight at sea.
Day 4 Syracuse, Sicily
Today arrive in Syracuse, one of the most and prestigious cities of the Hellenistic World, and a rival of Athens. The morning optional excursion will bring you to the spectacular 15000-seat Greek theatre, among the most impressive to survive from antiquity, and the elliptical Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest of its kind. After a visit to the Archaeological Museum, walk the winding lanes of Syracuse's Old Town, situated on the island of Ortygia, 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. After lunch you can take an afternoon excursion taking you inland, into Sicily's southeast region, known for its Baroque towns. You will visit exquisitely-preserved Noto, a jewel of a town situated on a plateau surrounded by olive and almond groves. In the evening, leave Syracuse for an overnight sailing to Malta.
Day 5 Malta
Malta was home to a rich prehistoric culture that created megalithic structures that are among the world's most impressive. The structures at the Tarxien and elsewhere on the island were built before Egypt’s Great Pyramids. The island was later occupied by Phoenicians and Carthaginians, followed by the Romans. The morning and afternoon optional tours will allow you to these prehistoric sites as well the historic sites of Valletta, the island's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city. The walking tour in the afternoon will include a visit inside St. John's Cathedral to see its stunning interior and art treasures such as the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, a masterpiece in oil by the Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio, Flemish tapestries and silver artifacts. In the evening leave Malta behind to cross back to Sicily to reach Licata / Agrigento.
Day 6 Licata / Agrigento
Today, leave Licata to drive North and discover one of the most breathtaking sites in the Mediterranean, the majestic Valle dei Templi (Valley of Temples). This is a collection of sacred buildings, including two virtually intact the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Hera of the mid 5th century BC.
Day 7 Cefalu
This morning anchor in Cefalu, a quaint Sicilian city which still retains its medieval character. Your morning walking excursion will show you the famous Norman cathedral, in the apse of which is the great 12th century mosaic of Christ in all Christian art. Later in the afternoon leave for Salerno and cruise by the Stromboli Volcano, home to one of the world's few constantly active volcanoes-it has continuously erupted for 2000 years. The view is unforgettable.
Day 8 Salerno, Italy
Arrival in Salerno this morning. Disembarkation this morning for your continued journey home.
Itinerary Notes
Cruise Fares include:- shipboard accommodations
- ocean transportation
- all meals and on board entertainment as specified
Cruise fares do not include:
- port charges
- fuel surcharge
- travel insurance
- transfers
- optional air/sea or land programs (unless noted)
- shore excursions
- items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, gratuities, gift shop purchases, medical services, phone calls, etc.
- Rates do not reflect port charges: please add $350 per person for 2012 departures, $370 per person for 2013 departures.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 30%, 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 70 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 61 days or more | Deposit |
| 60-31 days | 30% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Variety Voyager
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 72
- Luxury Expedition Ship
The Variety Voyager is a state of the art Mega-Yacht which will accommodate just 72 passengers in 36 cabins. Guests aboard the Variety Voyager will be seduced by her sleek lines and ample deck space, very much what one expects from a millionaire’s super yacht.
Life aboard the Variety Voyager
Inside, cabins and public areas are finished with warm fabrics, rich marbles, axminster carpeting and soft tones wood paneling. Everywhere, unobstructed views of the ocean and of the ports visited. And above all, the professional service of a crew of 28, always with a smile and a true desire to satisfy.
Dining Area
Indoor dining area available for 75 passengers. Full height glass windows all around. Audiovisual equipment. There is also an outdoor dining area available for 50 people.
Lounge Area
Lounge area at main deck seating 75 passengers.
Reception and Bar
Reception area & Bar with audiovisual equipment. The ship also provides internet corner and library, while you can enjoy a fresh made juice or a refreshing cocktail at the partly shaded sun deck lounge bar.
Mini Spa
Mini Spa with massage room, sauna, hair and beauty care as well as fitness equipment.
Accommodations
Category C
The category C cabins are located on the lower and main deck offering oversized twin port holes (lower deck) or double windows (main deck), bathrooms with marble floors as well as Glass and Corian showers. The cabins are equipped with individual controlled A/C, TV with DVD player, mini fridge, safe deposit box, deluxe toiletries and bathrobes and they all have 24h WIFI internet access.
Category B
The category B cabins are located on the lower and main deck offering oversized twin port holes (lower deck) or double windows (main deck), bathroom with marble floors as well as Glass and Corian showers. 7 of the 10 cabins offer flexible bedding configuration. The cabins are equipped with individual controlled A/C, TV with DVD player, mini fridge, safe deposit box, deluxe toiletries and bathrobes and they all have 24h WIFI internet access.
Category A
The category A cabins are located on the main deck offering double windows, bathroom with marble floors as well as Glass and Corian showers. 9 of the 11 cabins offer flexible bedding configuration. The cabins are equipped with individual controlled A/C, TV with DVD player, mini fridge, safe deposit box, deluxe toiletries and bathrobes and they all have 24h WIFI internet access.
Category P
The category P cabins are located on the upper "horizons" deck offering double windows, all finished with marble throughout the bathrooms and more luxurious fabrics and special amenities. All cabins offer flexible bedding configuration while 4 of the 7 include an extra sofa bed. The cabins are equipped with individual controlled A/C, TV with DVD player, mini fridge, safe deposit box, deluxe toiletries and bathrobes and they all have 24h WIFI internet access.
Owners Suite
The category P cabins are located on the upper "horizons" deck offering double windows, all finished with marble throughout the bathrooms and more luxurious fabrics and special amenities. The Owners Suite offers flexible bedding configuration and includes an extra sofa bed. The suite is equipped with individual controlled A/C, TV with DVD player, mini fridge, safe deposit box, deluxe toiletries and bathrobes and they all have 24h WIFI internet access.
Safety Standards
Built under the latest International “Safety of Life At Sea” (SOLAS 2010) regulations and classified by the American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.), the Variety Voyager guarantees guests safety with incomparable comfort and elegance.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Category C Lower/Main Deck, two twin beds or one double bed. Port hole windows (Lower) or windows (Main), private bath facilities. |
 | Category B Lower/Main Deck, two twin beds or one double bed. Port hole windows (Lower) or windows (Main), private bath facilities. |
 | Category A Main Deck, two twin beds or one double bed. Double windows and private bath facilities. |
| Category P Upper "Horizons" Deck, double windows, special amenities and private marble bath facilities. | |
| Owners Suite Upper "Horizons" Deck, double windows, special amenities, sofa, private marble bath facilities. | |
