Cruising the old Med in a new way
SYDNEY – A new cruise programme – Voyages to Antiquity – will combine history and holidays in a range itineraries throughout the “old Mediterraneanâ€.
Launching in May, the history-themed programme features 16 cruises aboard the fully-refurbished, four star Aegean Odyssey, which has been converted from a 600-passenger ship to a spacious, special purpose vessel accommodating no more than 380 guests.
Each of the 15-day journeys in the Voyages to Antiquity programme is centred on the rich history of classical Mediterranean civilisations, and an appreciation of their art and architecture, with expert guides helping passengers to understand and explore the past in destinations including Greece, Italy, Turkey, Sicily, Croatia, Malta, Tunisia and Egypt.
Voyages to Antiquity includes in its fares a comprehensive shore excursion programme , wine with every dinner, expert commentary, gratuities and port charges.
“The cruise market is maturing, and one of the fastest growing segments is small ship touring,†said Craig Bowen, managing director of specialist wholesaler Cruise Traveller, which will represent Voyages to Antiquity in the Australian market.
“The small ship concept has already been proved in markets including Alaska, Antarctica and Scandinavia,†said Bowen. “The Voyages to Antiquity product takes the small ship segment another step, with fully themed journeys.
“The strength of this programme is its itineraries, its themes and its inclusions. This is a five star product on a four star ship at three star prices.
“It opens up quality cruising for the mid price market. It is cruising tailored for the current economy.â€
In addition to the core 15-day cruises, there are also five Grand Voyages, each lasting 29 days and combining two smaller itineraries.
A special free flight offer applies to the two launch cruises in the programme – Athens to Rome, departing on May 17, and Rome to Venice, leaving on May 30.
With the free air fares included, the Athens-Rome journey is priced from $5,295 per person, twin share from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth
For more information about Voyages to Antiquity contact Craig Bowen, Cruise Traveller, on [email protected], or visit www.voyages.antiquity.com.au.
Ian Jarrett
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