From Rome to Athens featuring an overnight stay in Istanbul plus Sorrento, Santorini, Kusadasi, Chios, Sinop, Yalta, Sevastopol, Odessa, and Varna with 2 days at sea from $2,699
Ukrainian Travels~While the Black Sea was once the exclusive domain of the Soviet Navy, its treasures are now open to those with a hunger for exploration. You'll travel to Varna, where the Euxinograd Palace once served as a home for royalty and where some surprisingly good wines are produced. In Sinop, Turkey, you'll find the ruins of a Greek settlement that dates back to the 7th century B.C. While in Yalta, Ukraine, highlights include a visit to the Swallow's Nest, a neo-Gothic castle overlooking Cape Ai-Todor. As you leave the Black Sea, you'll spend two days in Istanbul, savoring that city's gothic aromatic delights.
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This newest addition to the fleet features many luxurious elements including butler service in every stateroom and suite, concierge-style amenities, Elemis toiletries and two specialty restaurants -- the Mediterranean-influenced Aqualina and the steak and seafood restaurant Prime C.
The Azamara Quest also has the Astral Spa with an outdoor relaxation lounge and an aesthetics suite offering acupuncture, microdermabrasion and facials. Attire on Azamara Quest is "resort casual" making for an experience at sea as relaxing as it is inspiring.
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When you reserve this cruise through us, your Virtuoso Travel Specialist, you automatically become a member of the prestigious Virtuoso Voyager Club, entitling you to a wealth of privileges and complimentary amenities - including a unique and exclusive shore event not available to the general cruising public.
NOTE: You may choose this exclusive shore event, credit toward a customized Virtuoso on-shore event, credit toward a Virtuoso Discovery pre/post hotel stay or shipboard credit. Ask us for complete option details.
Exclusive Shore Event: Kusadasi August 27,
2009 | Full-day Visit to Ephesus with Lunch
Kusadasi is a charming
fishing village and resort on the Turkish Aegean. It is also the port for the
ancient ruins at Ephesus. This great commercial city, once home to 300,000
people, flourished between 600 BC and AD 500. A Roman writer dubbed Ephesus
Lumen Asiae Light of Asia for its beauty and location. In the books
of the New Testament, Ephesus is the fourth greatest city in the world. Only
Rome, Alexandria, and Antioch in Syria were more renowned. The city was simply
stunning.
Voyager Club members travel to these remarkable ruins to enjoy a private
walking tour. Julius Aguila built the Library of Celsus in AD 135 in honor of
his father, Celsus. Not only did this Royal Road library store between 9,500 and
12,000 parchment and papyri documents collected by this learned man (the walls
were amazingly thick, so as to avoid any chance of mildew), but it is also the
final resting-place of Celsus. The Arcadian Way (also known as the Royal
Road) stretched from the harbor to the citys theater for drama. You can
just imagine the spectacle of parades chariots abreast on this
one-hundred-foot wide roadway.
One of the highlights of our visit to Ephesus
will be exclusive access to the recently discovered Yamac houses, a fascinating
archeological site that is currently being excavated.
Construction of the great theater of Ephesus was started during the reign of
Claudius (AD 41-54) and was completed under his successor, Trajan. The diameter
of this immense hall was 495 feet. The Odeion had 22 tiers, could accommodate
1,500 spectators, and was acoustically perfect for performances by musicians and
poets. The Temple of Diana this Roman goddess of fertility and resurrection
was most revered here was four times the size of the Parthenon. Even in ruins,
it is impressive. Curiously, the temple was built in marshy soil to protect it
from earthquake damage.
A wonderful luncheon with wine has been reserved at the Kismet Hotel
overlooking Kusadasi Harbor. A leisurely repast will allow you time to reflect
on all of the ancient treasures of Ephesus. Just as fine cuisine awaited
first-century travelers, a feast of local specialties and fine European wines
awaits you. After lunch, well have the option of returning to the ship, or
spending time in Kusadasi for some shopping.
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14 Night Black Sea Experience
From Rome to Athens featuring an overnight stay in Istanbul plus Sorrento, Santorini, Kusadasi, Chios, Sinop, Yalta, Sevastopol, Odessa, and Varna with 2 days at sea
Virtuoso Voyager Club Event Complimentary, exclusive and unique Voyager Club event in Kusadasi. See Voyager Club Shore Excursion for complete details.
Virtuoso Exclusive Voyager Club Offer Book this itinerary through us, your Virtuoso Travel Specialist, and receive exclusive benefits at no additional cost, including:
Competitive cruise fare
Private Virtuoso Voyager Club onboard cocktail reception
Personable Virtuoso Explorer host onboard
Your choice of one of the following exclusive offers:
Option 1: Special Virtuoso Voyager Club Shore Event, or,
Option 2: $125 per person credit towards the purchase of a custom On Site shore excursion, Virtuoso Discoveries Pre or Post Cruise Hotel Package or other Virtuoso Preferred Product, or,
Several luxurious categories - all with extra space, great amenities and 3 nights of complimentary speciality dining.
$4,899.00
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Several luxurious categories - all with extra space, great amenities and 3 nights of complimentary speciality dining.
$5,099.00
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NOTE: Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes and government fees are additional.
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