15 days
Fares from �3445
| Cruise 596 Itinerary |
| Sun 12 Aug London - Istanbul |
| Fly from London to Istanbul to join Minerva. |
| Mon 13 Aug Istanbul |
| A full day to savour this colourful and bustling city. Our visits include the famous Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the lively Grand Bazaar. |
| Tue 14 Aug At Sea |
| Enjoy a talk from one of our Guest Speakers or take some time to aquaint yourself with Minerva�s many facilities. |
| Wed 15 Aug Sinop |
| Enjoy a walking tour around the town, including the ruins of the citadel and the fortified walls dating back to Hellenistic times. |
| Thu 16 Aug Trabzon |
| A day of sightseeing in the ancient city of Trebizond, including the Church of St Sophia. Alternatively visit the remarkable Sumela Monastery. |
| Fri 17 Aug Sochi |
| We arrive in Sochi, situated at the foot of the Caucasus mountains, to visit Dagomyss, home to Europe�s most northerly tea plantation. |
| Sat 18 Aug Yalta |
| Today we visit Yalta to see the Levadia and Alupka Palaces. We sail late in the evening, providing the chance to enjoy a meal ashore in this attractive port. |
| Sun 19 Aug Sevastopol |
| View the stunning Panorama Museum and discover some of the city�s many historical monuments. There will also be the chance to view the battlefield of Balaclava. |
| Mon 20 Aug-Tue 21 Aug Odessa |
| Our afternoon city tour includes the spectacular Opera House and the Potemkin Steps. Perhaps enjoy a supplementary opera performance this evening. |
| Wed 22 Aug Varna |
| Visit the Roman Baths and the Cathedral on our city tour, or take a swim in the Black Sea. |
| Thu 23 Aug Nessebur |
| Take in the atmosphere and wander through the narrow, cobbled lanes of this ancient town. During our tour we discover a wealth of beautiful old timber framed houses and Byzantine churches. |
| Fri 24 Aug Canakkale * |
| Our visits today include the fascinating site of Troy or emotive Gallipoli. |
| Sat 25 Aug Thessaloniki |
| We arrive in Macedonia�s capital where we visit the ancient site of Vergina. |
| Sun 26 Aug Thessaloniki - London |
| Return flight to London. |
| Cruise 596 | ||
| Cabin Grade: | Price per adult (�): | |
 |
Owners Suite | 6895 |
 |
Suite | 6570 |
 |
Deluxe | 5605 |
 |
Superior | 4915 |
| Standard two
bed: twin occupancy | ||
 |
A Deck outside | 4595 |
 |
A Deck outside aft | 4275 |
 |
B Deck outside | 4180 |
 |
B Deck outside aft | 3905 |
 |
A Deck inside | 3540 |
 |
B Deck inside | 3445 |
| Standard two
bed: single occupancy | ||
|
A Deck outside | 6433 |
|
A Deck outside aft | 5985 |
|
B Deck outside | 5852 |
|
B Deck outside aft | 5467 |
|
A Deck inside | 4602 |
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B Deck inside | 4479 |
| Minerva deck plans for location of cabins | ||
