Grand Voyages

COMBINE TWO VOYAGES TO MAKE ONE GRAND HISTORIC JOURNEY

THE LIGHT OF GREECE  + SICILY IS THE KEY TO EVERYTHING Athens to Rome - September 6, 2010 Travel to the four corners of the Aegean Sea, visiting Ancient Mycenae, Minoan Crete and the monastic peaks of Mount Athos. Then head out of Athens around the Peloponnese into the Ionian Sea for an Italian chapter that explores the treasures of Sicily and the Amalfi Coast. Our Light of Greece September 6, 2010 departure is SOLD OUT!	30 days from $ 6550
GOD CREATED THE KORNATI ISLANDS  + CARTHAGE IS TO BE DELETED Venice to Alexandria - October 18, 2010 Unfamiliar names such as Losinj, Trogir and Hvar are chequered with spectacular sites along the Dalmatian coast. Roman Carthage, the Bardo Museum, and glorious leptis Magna head a succession of fascinating gems that light the way to Alexandria and the emblematic lines of Cairo's Pyramids.	30 days from $ 6,150
CARTHAGE IS TO BE DELETED  + TIME FEARS THE PYRAMIDS Athens to Amman - November 1, 2010 Visit Sicily and Tunis and discover Roman treasures long hidden by Lybian sands. You'll see ancient Cyrene and Alexandria's landmarks old and new. Red Sea resorts, biblical tales and trails inland lead to the deserts of Wadi Rum, through the Siq to Petra's Treasury, or even a dip in the Dead Sea. Limited availability!	30 days from $ 5,995
THOSE WHO SEEK PARADISE SHOULD SEE DUBROVNIK  + THE LIGHT OF GREECE Venice to Athens - April 29, September 20, 2011 Spring and fall are the perfect times of year to take this remarkable voyage exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Dalmatian coastline, the Greek Islands and the Turkey. En route, you will visit some of the most magnificent archaeological and architectural treasures of the Mediterranean. From the Byzantine splendor of Venice and the living museum of the Palace of Diocletian in Split to the fascinating remains of Knossos and the elegance of classical Athens. Other highlights include the mosques and churches of Istanbul, the moving memorials at Gallipoli and the evocative ruins of Aphrodisias.	24 days from $ 5495
THE LIGHT OF GREECE  + SICILY IS THE KEY TO EVERYTHING Athens to Rome - May 7, September 28, 2011 Traveling through the Aegean, you will visit ancient Mycenae, Minoan Crete and the monastic peaks of Mount Athos. The journey continues to Athens and around the Pelponnese to the island of Sicily. Here you will visit the elegant ruins of magnificent Greek temples and the glittering mosaics of Monreale. Other highlights of this Mediterranean grand tour include the Amalfi coast, the Doric wonders in Paestum, the historical treasures of Istanbul and the Citadel of the Knights of St John at Rhodes.	28 days from $ 6195
THE SHORES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN  + VENICE - MY DREAM BECAME MY ADDRESS Rome to Istanbul - May 31, 2011 From Greek conquests in Italy and Sicily to Venetian hallmarks etched around modern Croatia, the Aegean Odyssey crisscrosses the Mediterranean from the shores of Latium to Istanbul. The journey follows ancient routes traveled by merchants, invaders and crusaders. As different civilizations expanded and contracted, each left an indelible mark. You will be guided by experts who will bring to life the architecture, art and culture of the ancient world.	30 days from $ 6450
THE ISLES OF GREECE  + O' THE WILD CHARGE THEY MADE Athens to Istanbul - July 1, 2011 A journey from the Greek Islands and the Aegean to the Black Sea is truly a magical history tour that takes you from the Golden Age of Athens to the end of the Cold War. Athens, Heraklion, Delos and Samos evoke many associations with the classical Greek world: from the travels of Odysseus to the finest achievements of Greek art. Then on to Istanbul and the Black Sea ports including Trabzon, Batumi, Feodosiya, Yalta and Sevastopol: a journey that takes you from the birth of civilization to the Crimean War and beyond.	23 days from $ 5195
O' THE WILD CHARGE THEY MADE  + THE HOLY CITY OF BYZANTIUM Istanbul to Venice - July 8, 2011 Discover the fascinating history of the Black Sea and then trace the remarkable artistic legacy of the Byzantine Empire. Your voyage begins in Istanbul and a chance to visit the great buildings of the city including the Hagia Sophia, the Tokapi Palace and the Suleymaniye Mosque. Then continue to the Black Sea, a region whose history has been shaped by myriad civilizations from Greeks to the Mongols. On your way to the splendor of Venice, you will visit the treasures of the Byzantine Empire including the great basilicas of Thessalonica, the Monastery of Osios Loukas and the splendid mosaics at Ravenna.	28 days from $ 5995
THOSE WHO SEEK PARADISE SHOULD SEE DUBROVNIK  + ... ALL THESE BEGIN WITH GREEKS Venice to Istanbul - August 3, 2011 On your journey you will follow the path of the Venetians down the beautiful Adriatic coast, around the tip of Greece to Crete and on to Istanbul. Along the way you will visit such wonders as the Palace of Diocletian in Split, the impressive theater at Epidaurus, the sacred site of Delos and the magnificent ruins of Aphrodisias. As well as archaeological treasures you will experience the outstanding natural beauty of the Kornati Islands and the isles of Greece.	22 days from $ 4995
... ALL THESE BEGIN WITH GREEKS  + SICILY IS THE KEY TO EVERYTHING Istanbul to Rome - August 17, 2011 Travel the four corners of the Aegean exploring ancient Mycenae, Minoan Crete, classical Athens and exciting Istanbul. Then embark on the Italian chapter of your voyage that explores the treasures of Sicily – including the Valley of temples and Monreale Cathedral – and the Amalfi Coast. A stop in Valletta, the capital of Malta, allows plenty of time to marvel at this city of palaces.	24 days from $ 5295
THE CRUSADES: THE WEST MUST MARCH  + PALMYRA STOOD FORTH TO RIVAL ROME Rome to Cairo - October 24, 2011 This remarkable voyage takes you from days of Magna Graecia in Sicily to the epic struggles of the crusades via Ancient Egypt and the historical treasures of Syria. The trip includes so many highlights that there is not room to list them all, but here is a top five: the pyramids of Giza; Petra in Jordan; the crusader castle of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria; the Roman city of Dougga in Tunisia; and the Monreale Cathedral in Sicily.	30 days from $ 6295
TIME FEARS THE PYRAMIDS  + LEPTIS MAGNA, THE MOST MAGNIFICENT Amman to Valetta - November 15, 2011 Jordan is not only home to remarkable historic monuments such as Petra and the Graeco-Roman city of Jerash but it also boasts spectacular natural attractions including the desert landscape of Wadi Rum. After visiting this beautiful country, your journey will take you to the Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings and on to the famous ruins of Roman North Africa including Carthage in Tunisia and Leptis Magna in Libya. You will also sail through the Suez Canal and tour the palaces of Valletta in Malta.	26 days from $ 5950