Cruise 588
15 days
Fares from �2995
| Cruise 588 Itinerary |
| Sun 22 Apr London - Istanbul |
| Fly from London to Istanbul to join Minerva. |
| Mon 23 Apr Istanbul |
| Our morning city tour includes the elegant Blue Mosque and Santa Sophia. Or you may prefer to enjoy some of the lesser-known Byzantine delights. Afternoon at sea to discover Minerva's facilities. |
| Tue 24 Apr Kavalla |
| Philippi, awash with colourful spring flowers, was founded the first Christan church in Europe. We overnight in port - an opportunity to dine ashore. |
| Wed 25 Apr Kavalla - Mount Athos - Thessaloniki |
| We close cruise the holy peninsula of Mount Athos this morning, still inhabited by orders of monks. Wander ashore this evening in Thessaloniki. |
| Thu 26 Apr Thessaloniki |
| Botanists can enjoy an excursion into the Mount Choriatis region. Visit the Royal Tombs of Vergina or the ruins of Dion nestled at the foot of Mount Olympus. |
| Fri 27 Apr Chios |
| Discover the picturesque medieval villages of Pirgi and Mesta or the exquisite mosaics at Nea Moni. |
| Sat 28 Apr Chios - Patmos |
| An afternoon call to the island of Patmos, its picturesque harbour dominated by the imposing Monastery of St John. |
| Sun 29 Apr Nauplion |
| This afternoon we visit Mycenae, the fortified city of Agamemnon, or the theatre at Epidauros. |
| Mon 30 Apr Gythion |
| View the Byzantine ruins of Mistra dotted around the flower filled slopes of Mount Taygetos or in contrast discover the strikingly barren region of the Mani. A chance to dine ashore this evening. |
| Tue 1 May Kythera * - Kalamata |
| A morning call in Kythera, birthplace of the legendary Aphrodite. Spend a leisurely afternoon sailing to Kalamata, perhaps over |
| Wed 2 May Kalamata |
| Discover the military fortifications at Messene this morning. |
| Thu 3 May Katakolo |
| A chance to explore the extensive site of ancient Olympia, one-time home to the Games and littered with botanical surprises. |
| Fri 4 May Itea |
| Visit Delphi, home of Apollo, set on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Alternatively view the elaborate Byzantine Monastery at Osios Louk |
| Sat 5 May New Corinth - Corinth Canal Transit |
| Tour the ruins of ancient Corinth, once one of the richest cities in Greece. We transit the Corinth Canal this afternoon. |
| Sun 6 May Athens - London |
| Before our return flight to London, an opportunity to see the famous sights of Athens. |
| * Land by ship's boat or local tender |
| Cruise 588 | ||
| Cabin Grade: | Price per adult (�): | |
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Owners Suite | 5995 |
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Suite | 5715 |
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Deluxe | 4875 |
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Superior | 4275 |
| Standard two bed: twin occupancy | ||
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A Deck outside | 3995 |
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A Deck outside aft | 3715 |
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B Deck outside | 3635 |
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B Deck outside aft | 3395 |
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A Deck inside | 3075 |
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B Deck inside | 2995 |
| Standard two bed: single occupancy | ||
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A Deck outside | 5593 |
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A Deck outside aft | 5201 |
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B Deck outside | 5089 |
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B Deck outside aft | 4753 |
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A Deck inside | 3998 |
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B Deck inside | 3894 |
| Minerva deck plans for location of cabins | ||
