Voyages to Antiquity and The Holy Land

Cruise to the Holy Land this autumn and save up to £2,000 per cabin with Voyages to Antiquity.

Classical Greek sites, Crusader castles, iconic Jerusalem, and Norman Sicily all feature on this voyage through the history of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. It is also your chance to visit Tunisia as the ship makes its only stop there this year during this cruise.

Make 2014 the year you sail on board the elegant small ship, Aegean Odyssey. Prices start from £3,395pp, single supplement is only 15 per cent.

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Seabourn Cruises Two offers

Eight-night  Greece and Dalmatian Delights
Ship: Seabourn Odyssey
Departure date: 12 July 2014
Departing from Piraeus (Athens, Greece) and calling at Monemvasia (Greece), Katakolon (Greece), Parga (Greece), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Hvar (Croatia) and Ravenna (San Marino, Italy) before arriving into Venice (Italy) for the flight home.
Prices:
Fly/cruise from £2,839
Includes pre-cruise stay in Athens, flights from London and a complimentary marina day with watersports in Monemvasia.

12-night Baltic Gems & Low Countries – including Seabourn Conversations experience with royal portrait painter, Richard Stone, offering guests the rare opportunity to learn about his experiences painting the Royal family and other famous sitters.

Ship: Seabourn Quest

Departure date: 27 July 2014
Departing from Copenhagen (Denmark) and calling at St. Petersburg (Russia) for an overnight stay, Kalmar (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark), Kiel Canal transit, Amsterdam (Netherlands) for an overnight stay, Gent (Belgium) and Dover (UK)
Prices:
Fly/cruise from £2,699pp     0844 373 2000 or visit www.seabourn.co.uk

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NEW CRYSTAL CRUISES’FABERGÉ EGGS, DOSTOEVSKY & ROYAL RUSSIAN LIFE

~ Private Tour of St Petersburg Palace Featuring $800+ Million Collection ~

Today’s luxury travellers can step into Russia’s luxury world of the imperial past with Crystal Cruises’ latest Boutique Adventure – a shore excursion unavailable on any other cruise line and only available to a limited number of Crystal guests. Offered with four Crystal Symphony Northern Europe cruises this summer, the new outing affords rare, exclusive access to areas of St Petersburg’s Fabergé Museum that are not open to the public, including Romanov family exhibits, former aristocratic domiciles and Brothers Karamazov art collections. Precious bejewelled Fabergé eggs are, of course, the centrepiece of the “insider” tour, although more than 4,000 antique pieces of Russian decorative arts and palatial surroundings will also envelop guests in opulence during their visit.

With at least two overnight stays on each sailing, the voyages call in Tallinn, Helsinki, Berlin/Warnemünde, Berlin/Rostock and St Petersburg (double overnight on all four voyages). Until the 30^th June “Book Now” deadline, all-inclusive fly/cruise fares start from £3,436 per person.

For further information  020 7399 7601 or visit www.crystalcruises.co.uk

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Zegrahm Expeditions Announces Diving on 2014 Expeditions to the Seychelles

100-Guest, All-Suite Island Sky to be Fully Retrofitted for Scuba Diving Operations

Zegrahm Expeditions is pleased to announce a new installation on the the 100-guest Island Sky which will be retrofitted to offer complimentary scuba diving on the upcoming Ultimate Aldabra and Voyage to Madagascar expeditions. Already outfitted with snorkeling equipment, this spacious expedition vessel will now cater to an even more adventurous clientele.

Ultimate Aldabra: A Voyage through the Seychelles, November 16 – December 2, 2014, is a 17-day journey that will explore the remote islands of the Seychelles, and the waters that surround it. With a perimeter of 70 miles, Aldabra is one of the largest atolls in the world, and guests will spend four full days exploring this pristine natural environment. Besides discovering a wealth of rare and endemic species—including giant Indian Ocean tortoises, Aldabra white-throated rails, and Seychelles paradise-flycatchers—guests will snorkel and dive over 150 types of coral, observing some 850 species of rainbow-hued fish, as well as manta rays, spinner dolphins, green and hawksbill turtles, and hundreds of giant clams. Priced from $12,970 per person.

For more information about Zegrahm or to make a reservation on an upcoming expedition, please visit www.zegrahm.com or call  1-800-628-8747.

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Seabourn offers newest ultra-luxury fleet in Europe for 2015

Three Ships to Visit More than 100 Destinations in Mediterranean and Northern Europe

When Seabourn’s three intimate ships – Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest – begin their Europe season in 2015 the trio will explore more than 100 different destinations on nearly 60 departures ranging from seven to 24 days in length, visiting top locations including the French and Italian Rivieras, the majestic Norwegian Fjords and the Greek Islands. The itineraries include overnight stays in a number of popular cities, such as Barcelona, Paris (Rouen), Malta, Amsterdam, Edinburgh (Leith), St. Petersburg, and Istanbul, allowing guests ample time to explore.

Seabourn Sojourn will traverse the Western Mediterranean on a series of seven, 10 and 11-day voyages between Monte Carlo and Rome. These cruises mark the company’s return to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, one of Europe’s most spectacular coastlines. In addition, Seabourn Sojourn will visit the best of the French Riviera, stopping at yacht harbours and quintessential Mediterranean islands.

For additional information contact UK Reservations 0843 373 2000 or visit www.seabourn.co.uk

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AMA Half Price River cruises in July

15th July 2014, 7 night Douro cruise saving £200pp – with flights from London

Luxury river cruise operator AmaWaterways has trimmed the cost of a 7 night cruise along Portugal’s Douro river by £200pp. Departing in Porto on 15th July 2014 the cruise now costs £2169pp, including a scenic 7 night voyage down the Douro river, flights from London and transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the luxury river cruiser AmaVida with free flowing wine, port wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi. Regional flights also available on request. Contact 

17^th July 2014, Provence river cruise for £2149pp, saving £ 430 pp, with free flights

Save £430pp off a 7 night cruise through the Provence countryside from Arles to Lyon, departing on 17^th July 2014. The cruise price of £2149 pp (was £2579pp) includes free return flights from London, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the luxury river cruiser AmaDagio, with free flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi, complimentary use of on board bicycles. 

Contact AmaWaterways on 0808 256 8422, www.amawaterways.co.uk

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Christmas with Saga

Christmas in the Canaries includes a chance to spend the night in exotic Marrakech. This 20-night sailing on the chic and friendly Saga Sapphire departs on December 21 with other highlights including four of the Canary Islands, Lisbon and Gibraltar. Enjoy all the festivities on board to make this 4,290 nautical-mile cruise a magical holiday. Price from £3,495. 

A Mediterranean Christmas on Saga Pearl II gives passengers time to gaze at the glorious cities of Rome, Nice, Florence and Barcelona plus hop off on the islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. This festive 23-night cruise from Southampton  departs on December 21. Price from £3,873.

Both ships will be decorated for Christmas with plenty of entertainment and activities on board.

UK chauffeur service, sumptuous dining, snacks, 24-hour room service, porterage, all gratuities, entertainment and activities on board, free wifi  and travel insurance are included.

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