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A circumnavigation of the breathtaking ‘land of ice and fire’, with its glaciers and volcanoes,

lakes and fjords, along with the remote and beautiful Faroe, Orkney and Shetland Islands.

CRUISE GUIDE

5 – 20 August 2018

London back to London, 16 days

ICELAND, FAROES &

SHETLANDS

Head north to the spectacular ‘land of fire and ice’ by way of the ruggedly beautiful Faroes and Scottish islands on this exceptional cruise.

A circumnavigation of Iceland presents the perfect introduction to its natural wonders – towering volcanoes and thunderous waterfalls, islands of lava and majestic glaciers, all patrolled by a splendid variety of wildlife, from puffins to whales – along with its delightful capital city, Reykjavik.

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Akureyri

INTRODUCTIONIn this booklet, you will find useful destination

information and a comprehensive guide to both included and

optional shore excursions.

It also introduces your guest speakers and

includes an invaluable reading guide to add an extra dimension of appreciation to

your cruise.

We look forward to welcoming you on board.

Please note – while we will do our best to adhere

to this full itinerary, there may be changes at the discretion of the

Captain, due to weather advisories, port traffic

and other unforeseeable circumstances.

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS

• See Eldfell (Fire Mountain) on the scenic and fascinating Westman Islands

• Tour Iceland’s iconic ‘Golden Circle’

• Head out in search of marine giants in Husavik, the whale watching capital of Europe

• The wild beauty of the Shetland and Faroe islands

• The ancient treasures of the Orkneys - Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar

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Godafoss Falls

Please note – this is the cruise itinerary. If you have booked a longer programme with pre- and post-cruise hotel stays, you can find this information on page 17.

YOUR ITINERARY AEG180805

2018 PORT ARRIVE DEPART

5 AUG LONDON England (Tilbury) 7.00pm

6 AUG At sea

7 AUG At sea

8 AUGLERWICK Shetland Islands, Scotland

8.00am 1.00pm

9 AUG At sea

10 AUG HEIMAEY Iceland 2.00pm 7.00pm

11 AUG REYKJAVIK Iceland 9.00am 5.00pm

12 AUG ISAFJORDUR Iceland 10.00am 5.00pm

13 AUG AKUREYRI Iceland 9.00am 8.00pm

14 AUG HUSAVIK Iceland 7.00am 6.00pm

15 AUG At sea

16 AUG TORSHAVN Faroe Islands 8.00am 1.00pm

17 AUGKIRKWALL, Orkney Islands, Scotland

9.00am 1.00pm

18 AUG NEWHAVEN Scotland 8.00am 4.00pm

19 AUG At sea

20 AUG LONDON England (Tilbury) 7.00am

5 AUGUST 2018 TILBURY, ENGLANDEmbark Aegean Odyssey in the London port of Tilbury. The ship sets sail in the evening.

6 AUGUST AT SEAA day at sea presents the perfect opportunity to familiarise yourself with the ship, your new home away from home.

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Reykjavik

LECTURE

CRUISING WITH THE VIKINGS(Tom Birkett, AM)Vikings crossed the North Sea in clinker-built ships, raiding the coasts of Britain and Ireland, conquering territories and settling new lands. This lecture examines the boat-building advancements and other factors that precipitated the Viking Age.

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FLAMES AND FLASHES – ICELAND’S VIOLENT LANDSCAPE (David Drewry, PM)Iceland sits astride the volatile Mid-Atlantic Ridge, triggering periodic eruptions, volcanic sideshows such as geysers and fumaroles, and creating spectacular landscapes. David Drewry explains the science behind the scenery.

7 AUGUST AT SEAA further day at sea, and more fascinating lectures from the on-board speakers.

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SHETLAND: I KNOW AN ISLAND...(Peter Mawby, AM)Peter Mawby draws on his personal experience of one of the most remote islands of the North Atlantic.

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LANDNAM: THE SETTLEMENT OF ICELAND (Tom Birkett, PM)The Book of Settlements claims that Iceland had no permanent residents before the Norse settlers arrived and divided up the land. Tom Birkett examines the facts and the legends of this extraordinary migration.

8 AUGUST LERWICK, SCOTLANDLerwick, main port of the Shetlands and the only town on the islands, was founded in the 17th century. It is full of character, especially along the waterfront, where historic buildings, working fishing boats and elegant yachts comprise a picturesque scene.

YOUR CRUISE DAY BY

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Extensive walking

Uneven surfaces

Archaeological ground

Significant steps

Uphill sections

Features a boat ride

Cable car

Bustling streets

Winding roads

Lunch included

Insect repellent required

KEY TO SYMBOLSINCLUDED EXCURSION Choice A

LERWICK WALKING TOUR & SHETLAND MUSEUM (Half day, AM)

A walking tour – and a step back in time – reveals the colourful and cosmopolitan history of Lerwick. At Victoria Pier, in the heart of the Old Town, learn about the merchant trading, the fishing and shipping industries and smugglers, then visit the 18th century

Old Tollbooth (now the RNLI station) and one of the islands’ famous lodberries – houses and warehouses designed for loading and unloading from boats, with sea-battered walls, slipways, piers and fish-drying sheds. These would have filled the horizon in the 18th century, when Lerwick was Northern Europe’s biggest herring town. Continuing along the Hillhead, wander the closses (narrow lanes) that run down to the waterfront and, if open, visit Lerwick’s 19th century Town Hall, with its beautiful stained glass windows representing Shetland’s history since Viking times. The Shetland Museum, with more than 3,000 beautifully displayed exhibits, engagingly describes the islands’ heritage and culture.

INCLUDED EXCURSION Choice B

CASTLES & PONIES (Half day, AM)This excursion begins with an interesting drive through Lerwick and on to Scalloway, once the island’s main town. We make a stop at the now roofless castle, built with forced labour by the infamous Earl Patrick Stewart (who would later be executed) at the turn of the 17th century. The fascinating local museum has a special display on the ‘Shetland Bus’ boats which travelled between Shetland and Norway to help the Norwegian Resistance during the Second World War. Alternatively, explore Scalloway at your leisure. Returning by way of the Tingwall Valley, with its Norse heritage, we pause for a photo stop with Shetland ponies, that small and hardy, instantly recognisable breed.

Shetland Islands

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Jarlshof

INCLUDED EXCURSION Choice C

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF JARLSHOF (Half day, AM)A violent storm in the winter of 1896 revealed an extraordinary settlement spanning at least 5,000 years of human history – Jarlshof. Here we view late Neolithic houses, a Bronze Age village, an Iron Age broch (round tower), wheel-houses, Norse long-houses, a medieval farmstead and the 16th century laird’s house. En route we pass through Fladdabister and, weather permitting, pause to admire the magnificent Mousa Broch, the tallest and best-preserved of these towers. We also pass St Ninian’s Isle, where a Pictish horde of silver dating from the 9th century was found in 1958.

9 AUGUST AT SEARelax on board Aegean Odyssey as she sails north for the shores of Iceland.

LECTURE

ICELAND’S FROZEN SECRETS(David Drewry, AM)10% of Iceland is comprised of permanent ice caps and glaciers. Melting ice from geothermal heat can cause massive and treacherous floods of water. This lecture explores the relationship between ice and fire.

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ICELAND – DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES (Peter Mawby, PM)The wildlife species of Iceland may only be a few thousand years old, but visitors to the island must expect the unexpected and be prepared for surprises!

10 AUGUST HEIMAEY, ICELANDThe largest and only populated island in the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman) archipelago, Heimaey is a volcanic wonderland, with some of its igneous landscape now mature and picturesque, with puffins circling sheer green sea cliffs, but in other places jagged and fresh, telling of near-devastating eruptions less than half a century ago.

LECTURE

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SAGAS OF THE ICELANDERS (Tom Birkett, AM)

The Sagas of the Icelanders – lively accounts of the exploits and feuds of settlers during the Viking Age – comprise Iceland’s greatest cultural gift and arguably the highest literary achievement of the medieval world.

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INCLUDED EXCURSION Choice A

HEIMAEY HIGHLIGHTS (Half day, PM)

What it lacks in size, the tiny archipelago of Vestmannaeyjar more than makes up for in history and natural beauty. The tall cliffs surrounding the perfectly formed natural harbour are home to a multitude of birds. Our island highlights tour begins here and

continues through the Herjolfsdalur Valley to the scenic western part of the island, for views of some of the outer islands including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Surtsey, formed during a volcanic eruption in 1963.

The Storhofdi peninsula offers magnificent views whatever the weather, but on a clear day you may glimpse glaciers on the Icelandic mainland. We encounter Heimaey’s two volcanoes – the 5,000-year-old Helgafell (Holy Mountain) and the considerably younger Eldfell (Fire Mountain), which erupted in 1973 necessitating the evacuation of the islanders to the mainland – and visit a traditional wooden stave church donated by Norway to commemorate the millennium of Christianity in Iceland.


SKANSINN & THE LAVA OF ELDFELL ON FOOT (Half day, PM)Heimaey’s modest size makes a walking tour the perfect way to explore the island, whose recent past is dominated by the enormous volcanic eruption of January 1973, which almost destroyed the naturally formed harbour (where our tour begins) and forced almost all of its 5,000 inhabitants to be evacuated to the mainland. From the harbour it is just a short walk to Skansinn, site of an old fort and traditional wooden stave church, and the lava fields of Eldfell (Fire Mountain) formed in the eruption, with views over houses preserved beneath lava and ash.


CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF HEIMAEY BY BOAT (Half day, PM)Circumnavigating this ‘Pompeii of the North’ on a comfortable boat, we also get to see some of the other 14 Westman Islands, all uninhabited but for a variety of birds, plus picturesque rock stacks and skerries. If conditions are right, we may even spot whales and dolphins en route to remote Klettshellir Cave, with remarkable acoustics.


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Reykjavik

11 AUGUST REYKJAVIK, ICELANDThe Icelandic capital is one of the coolest places on earth right now – a blend of intriguing attractions, colourful houses and quirky creativity – as well as the gateway to Iceland’s majestic Golden Circle.


THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (Full day)Three wonders of nature comprise the Golden Circle. Our tour begins with a drive across ancient lava fields to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic

Ridge, separating the Eurasian and North American plates, is above sea-level. Its geological importance is matched by historical significance – here Iceland first became a united nation, when its parliament (the Althing) was founded in 930. In a country renowned for its plentiful waterfalls, Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is the most famous – an impressive, photogenic spectacle. The last of the ‘big three’ is the Geysir geothermal area. Witness volcanic sideshows such as bubbling mud pools, steaming vents and a soaring geyser (Strokkur) that erupts every few minutes.


THE BLUE LAGOON (Half day, AM or PM)Voted by National Geographic one of the top 25 wonders of the world and Iceland’s most popular attraction, the Blue Lagoon is noted for its warm, mineral-rich waters, aquamarine in colour, set within an otherworldly landscape of steam-venting lava fields. Take a dip and enjoy the facilities, including a café, restaurant and tax-free shop selling a range of therapeutic products.

The Blue Lagoon

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Skogafoss


DISCOVER REYKJAVIK’S CULTURE (Half day, AM or PM)

With fewer than 120,000 inhabitants, Reykjavik is certainly one of the smaller capital cities, yet it is one of the most culturally stimulating. Our sightseeing tour takes in some of its most interesting sites: Laugardalur Valley, the city’s main sports and recreational area where the Olympic-sized open-air

swimming pool is filled with geothermal water; the Arbaer open-air museum, with more than 20 historic buildings, most relocated from central Reykjavik to form a town square, village and farm, founded in response to concern that ‘old Reykjavik’ was disappearing; the Perlan (Pearl), one of the city’s most architecturally interesting buildings, featuring a huge dome of reflecting glass panels; and the National Museum, dedicated to preserving Iceland’s cultural heritage from the time of its pioneering settlement right up to the present day. We also see some of the colourful houses of Reykjavik’s old quarter and the city’s most recognisable landmark, the spectacular Hallgrimskirkja Church.

12 AUGUST ISAFJORDJUR, ICELANDFriendly Isafjordur is the gateway to the dramatic West-fjords region – a peninsula in the shape of an open hand with immense mountains at its palm and mesmerising, tranquil channels flowing between narrow fingers of land plunging sheer to the water.


VIGUR ISLAND (Half day, AM or PM)A little over a mile long and just 400 metres wide, tiny Vigur has been home to the same family of farmers for generations. Our excursion begins with a 40-minute boat trip around the island to

view its abundant birdlife, then we set foot on land to explore relics of its traditional farming past such as Iceland’s oldest windmill (dating to 1840), now carefully preserved and maintained, and a 200-year-old, eight-oared rowing boat still used to ferry sheep to the mainland. Many of Vigur’s houses date back to the 19th century, including Viktoria House, erected in 1862 from pre-cut Norwegian wood and subsequently restored by the National Museum of Iceland. Coffee and cakes will then be served in the mid-19th century cowshed that has been restored into a beautiful and welcoming reception area.


CULTURE IN THE WESTFJORDS (Half day, AM or PM)

This tour of the remote Westfjords presents a comprehensive view of life and culture in the region, emphasising the human struggle to survive in a beautiful but unforgiving landscape. Osvor Maritime

Museum in Bolungarvik is our first stop – a series of traditional turf-and-stone shacks where a guide dressed in a typical sheepskin outfit explains the history of the area and local methods for salting fish. Not far from the museum is Holskirkja (the church on the hill), built in 1908 and home to two grand bells used to drive away the phantoms that supposedly still reside on the nearby heath.

After a stop for photos in the picturesque Tungudalur Valley, noted for its beautiful waterfall and meadows, we return to Isafjordur, capital of the region, for a leisurely stroll around the town’s historic buildings and a visit to the Maritime Museum, featuring an array of artefacts and information about the Westfjords fishing industry, along with the opportunity to sample some Icelandic refreshments – schnapps and dried fish or shark.


HISTORIC HESTEYRI (Half day, AM or PM)On the edge of the Arctic Circle, looking out over the Denmark Strait towards Greenland, Hornstrandir is Iceland’s northernmost peninsula, a designated nature reserve and authentic wilderness. Its ‘capital’ is

the tiny village of Hesteyri, which has remained largely untouched since the 1950s, when the last farmers abandoned their homes and returned to the mainland. Some of their descendants still make use of these old properties as holiday cabins, but on the whole Hesteyri has become something of a time capsule.

During the crossing by boat from Isafjordur you’ll appreciate some spectacular views of glacial fjords. On land, look out for indigenous fauna – arctic foxes, nesting birds and seals. After a walk, traditional Icelandic refreshments will be served inside the old doctor’s house at Hesteyri, as your guide explains more about the history of the area.

13 AUGUST AKUREYRI, ICELANDIceland’s second largest city and ‘capital of the north’, Akureyri still only has around 20,000 residents. Attractions include an iconic Art Deco church, Arctic botanical gardens and well preserved turf-roofed houses.

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INCLUDED EXCURSION

JEWELS OF THE NORTH – LAKE MYVATN & GODAFOSS WATERFALL (Full day)

A popular tour encompassing the highlights of Northern Iceland, our journey begins with a drive along a picturesque fjord coastline to Godafoss (waterfall of the gods), which

earned its name in the year 1000, when Iceland officially converted to Christianity and one of the great officials of the time symbolically cast his statues of the Norse gods into the swirling waters. Magical Lake Myvatn is the next stop – geologically fascinating, home to tens of thousands of birds and one of very few places in the world where marimo (fluffy moss balls) grows.

Then the infernal landscape of Namaskard, with its bubbling mud-pools, steaming fumaroles and sulphurous, multi-coloured earth, awaits discovery – a suitable precursor to Dimmuborgir (dark fortress), a mystical lava field rich in folklore, said to be the place where Satan landed when he was cast from Heaven and home to the homicidal ogre Gryla and her 13 mischievous Yule Lads. En route back to Akureyri, we visit the pseudo-craters of Skutustadir, formed by explosions of gas during the cooling of lava, now a popular site for birdwatchers and a natural conservation area.

14 AUGUST HUSAVIK, ICELANDThe picturesque harbour town of Husavik is globally renowned as one of the best whale watching destinations, with a better chance of marine encounters than anywhere else in Iceland, and indeed Europe.

INCLUDED EXCURSION

WHALE WATCHING (Half day, AM or PM)The conditions around Husavik are perfect for whales – a wide, shallow bay where cold and warm currents collide resulting in a bountiful feeding ground. As a result, excursions in search of these marine giants have an amazing success rate. After a visit to the Husavik Whale Museum for more information on the lives and biology of these remarkable creatures, we join a friendly and experienced crew for our boat trip in search of whales and dolphins.

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15 AUGUST AT SEATake in a lecture from one of Aegean Odyssey’s renowned guest speakers, pick up a good book from the well-stocked library or unwind with an indulgent treatment at the Athena Spa.

LECTURE

THE FAROE ISLANDS – LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE (Peter Mawby, AM)Ocean currents play a vital but little heralded role in the lives of wildlife and mankind. This lecture examines the benefit we in the North Atlantic get from the largest and most powerful – the Gulf Stream.

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IS OUR CLIMATE CHANGING? THE EVIDENCE FROM THE ARCTIC(David Drewry, PM)More severe hurricanes, increasing drought, melting ice and rising sea levels are considered by many the result of climate change. What is the evidence gathered at the poles of the earth telling us?

16 AUGUST TORSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDSThe largest and busiest port in the Faroe Islands, Torshavn still maintains a ‘get-away-from-it-all’ feel, surrounded as it is by spectacular natural beauty.


TORSHAVN (Half day, AM)The origins of Torshavn can be traced back to approximately AD 850, when it first became the site of a Viking Thing, a term that has etymological connections with the Scandinavian ‘Althing’ and the British ‘Husting’,

denoting the site of a parliamentary gathering. Around this parliament arose a marketplace and later a town. When free trade came to the Faroe Islands in 1856, the islands were finally opened up to the rest of the world, marking the beginning of a transformation in Torshavn’s economy. Today it is the smallest and one of the most pleasant capital cities in the world to discover.

Our tour takes in a scenic viewpoint overlooking the city and a visit to the Historical Museum to learn more about the Faroes, from the Viking Age to modern times. You may also take a stroll around the beautiful open-air museum, Hoyviksgardur, which includes a traditional farmhouse and outbuildings, along with the colourful warehouses, 18th century cathedral and iconic turf-roofed homes of the old town, Tinganes.

Atlantic Puffins, Faroes


KIRKJUBOUR (Half day, AM)On the southern tip of Streymoy, the largest of the Faroe Islands, is the tiny village of Kirkjubour, dominated by the ruins of St Magnus Cathedral, the region’s ecclesiastical and cultural centre during the Middle Ages. Construction of the cathedral began in the late 13th century, in a Gothic architectural style common to contemporary Norwegian church-building. Formerly roofed, its massive stone walls are today open to the elements.

Until the island’s Catholic diocese was abolished, Kirkjubour was also the site of the Bishop’s Palace – but, in the centuries since its demise, the foundations were repurposed as the wide stone base for the Roykstovan, a farmstead home to the same Faroese family for 17 generations. The rest of this large building was constructed from logs believed to have drifted to the island from Norway some 700 years ago, while its turf roof and interior reflect the traditional lifestyle of a Faroese farm. Kirkjubour also presents majestic views of other islands Koltur, Hestur, Sandoy and Vagar.

LECTURE

STEPPING IN THE FOOTPRINTS OF GIANTS: RETELLING THE NORSE MYTHS(Tom Birkett, PM)The Norse myths have inspired English writers from Thomas Gray to AS Byatt. This lecture draws on Tom Birkett’s own experience of re-telling these great tales, and asks what makes them such a fascinating source.

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Torshavn Fort


ANCIENT TREASURES (Half day, AM)To the west of Kirkwall, on Orkney’s largest island, the gentle rolling landscape gives way to the Mainland’s Neolithic heart – an area so rich in prehistoric archaeology that it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Passing the Standing Stones of Stenness (pronounced ‘stane-is’), situated at the confluence of lochs Stenness and Harray, we stop at the Ring of Brodgar – a huge ceremonial circle of stones dating back almost 5,000 years – before continuing to the similarly ancient village of Skara Brae, which was occupied from around 3180 BC to 2500 BC. Here you can see the remarkable dwellings revealed by storms from beneath sand dunes 150 years ago. There are eight in all, making it the most complete Neolithic village in Europe, and it also has a beautifully interpreted visitor centre to explore.


HIGHLIGHTS OF ORKNEY (Half day, AM)

This tour begins with a scenic drive through the countryside of Orkney’s largest island to the extraordinary Standing Stones of Stenness. These mysterious stones may be the oldest example of an elliptical stone henge in the British Isles, with carbon-dating suggesting origins around 3100 BC. Only four of its original megaliths remain, surrounding a hearth where evidence of cremated bone, charcoal and pottery have been discovered.

We drive on to the charming fishing village of Stromness, with some free time to explore the craft shops and free-to-visit Piers Arts Centre, with a fine 20th century collection. Then our return to the ship follows the coastline of Scapa Flow where, after the First World War, Germany’s entire High Seas Fleet was scuttled by order of its commander, Admiral Ludwig von Reuter. Scapa Flow was also a vital British naval base during the Second World War and some dramatic wrecks are visible above the water.

17 AUGUST KIRKWALL, SCOTLANDCapital of the Orkneys and Scotland’s largest island settlement, Kirkwall bustles with life and character. St Magnus Cathedral towers majestically over an older quarter comprising a superb example of ancient Norse town planning.

Kirkwall Castle

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THE ROYAL MILE (Half day, AM)Scotland’s spectacular capital city is a thriving UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our walking tour tells its history through the elegant buildings and monuments of its oldest street, the Royal Mile, running from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The natural place to begin is at the forbidding 12th century castle, set atop its rocky extinct volcano perch and affording magnificent city views. The ‘summit’ of the Royal Mile is neighbouring Castle Hill, then it is downhill to Gladstone’s Land, a superb example of an early 17th century townhouse, now restored to its former glory. Lovely Lady Stair’s House, which also dates back to the 17th century, is today home to a literary museum celebrating the works of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Our walk continues through the elegant district of Cannongate, with its quaint Tollbooth, to the majestic Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen in Scotland. This ornate, Baroque palace is famous for its associations with Mary Queen of Scots, and within its walls unfolded many dramatic episodes of her turbulent reign.

Edinburgh

LECTURE

NETS, NYLON AND NURDLES: FLOTSAM AND JETSAM IN THE OCEAN(David Drewry, PM)Plastic bags, pellets (nurdles), micro-particles, fishing nets and even rubber bath toys pollute our oceans. Where are they from? Where do they go? What harm will they do? (Please note – the date of this lecture may be subject to change)

18 AUGUST NEWHAVEN, SCOTLANDA fishing village with a beautiful white lighthouse and fine heritage museum, Newhaven has plenty to recommend it, but most visitors passing through the nearby cruise terminal will have Edinburgh in their sights.


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STIRLING CASTLE (Half day, AM)Another fortress dramatically situated atop an extinct volcano, Stirling Castle as we see it today dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, when it was the principal residence for Scotland’s monarchs, but its story goes back further to the days of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. A self-guided tour of this great symbol of Scottish independence takes you into the colossal medieval Great Hall, the central turreted gatehouse, the great Parliament Hall and the Royal Chapel, one of the earliest Renaissance buildings in Scotland. Excellent views of the town of Stirling and the site of the Battle of Bannockburn abound.

19 AUGUST AT SEAOne more full day at sea to appreciate Aegean Odyssey’s excellent amenities.

LECTURE

WHO OWNS THE ARCTIC? (David Drewry, AM)Commercial opportunities and environmental change are creating new political tensions over territorial claims. Recently Russia planted a flag on the North Pole seabed! David Drewry examines the issues.

LECTURE

THE HIGH ARCTIC: MY QUEST FOR QALUPALIK (Peter Mawby, PM)For thousands of years the High Arctic has been home to the Inuit (Eskimo) people. In this talk, Peter Mawby considers their relationship with the wildlife of these inhospitable regions.

20 AUGUST TILBURY, ENGLANDDisembark Aegean Odyssey in the London port of Tilbury after breakfast.

Wallace Monument, Stirling

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3 AUGUST LONDON, ENGLANDUpon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the heart of the UK’s capital city.

Voyages to Antiquity offers a variety of cruise packages, include land touring elements before and/or after the cruise itself, in this case a two-night stay in London.

4 AUGUST LONDON, ENGLANDWith a host of instantly recognisable landmarks and a glorious, ever-apparent history dating back to Roman times, London is a true icon of world travel.

INCLUDED EXCURSION

PANORAMIC LONDON BY BOAT(Half day, AM)Our leisurely boat ride through the heart of the city offers a sublime perspective on one of the world’s great cities. Boarding in front of the Tower of London and opposite Tower Bridge, we cruise to Westminster and disembark to admire the stunning neo-Gothic Houses of Parliament and the magnificent Westminster Abbey, where royals have been married or crowned for centuries. Continuing by coach, we make a stop at the grand royal residence of Buckingham Palace.

5 AUGUST LONDON, ENGLANDHead out to explore the UK’s enthralling capital independently, join our optional excursion or enjoy a morning at leisure before transferring to the ship.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION

A VISIT TO GREENWICH (Half day, $69pp)Our leisurely guided tour begins with a stroll through Greenwich Royal Park to the Observatory, birthplace of GMT and traditional home to the Prime Meridian of global longitude, represented on the ground by a brass strip – to stand astride it is to have feet in different hemispheres of the world.

A walk past the National Maritime Museum then leads us to The Queen’s House, commissioned in 1616 by the wife of James I, Anne of Denmark. Designed by Inigo Jones, this masterpiece is the UK’s first Palladian building and became the inspiration for many other classical houses and villas over the next 200 years. Then we visit the Old Royal Naval College, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a superb example of the Baroque designed by architects including Sir Christopher Wren.

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Voyages to Antiquity cruises include shore excursions in almost all ports of call. Some ports offer different sightseeing opportunities – in these instances, we may offer additional, optional alternatives at extra cost.

WHAT TO EXPECT Our sightseeing programmes are outstanding, but can be challenging. Visits to historic sites and natural wonders often require walking over uneven surfaces, up and down multiple steps or steep paths. Therefore a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is recommended. Some passengers may decide to take a break from excursions on more strenuous days and instead explore the environs of the port.

Look for the symbols alongside each excursion description. The key to these symbols may be found on page 5. These give a good idea of the level of walking involved. Tour durations are approximate and, to avoid overcrowding and ensure you enjoy the best experience, the sequence of site visits and operating times may vary. The staff on board Aegean Odyssey will brief you each evening on the plans for the following day and all departure times and meeting points will be advised in the Daily Journal. Some countries require you to carry certain documents ashore and this will be advised on board at the appropriate time.

As a result of severe weather or unforeseen changes to opening/closing times, we reserve the right to alter, cancel or substitute an included excursion at any time. This happens extremely rarely and every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the advised schedules are followed. If a change is made, guests will be advised in their final documents or at the shore excursion briefings on board.

EXCURSIONS WITH THE EXTENSIVE WALKING SYMBOL Some excursions which feature in our programmes are not suitable for guests with any mobility restrictions. In accordance with our Fitness to Travel statement and in order to ensure Voyages to Antiquity can deliver a high quality land programme, the ship reserves the right to transfer you to an alternative excursion if they believe that your original choice is unsuitable. Please consider your fellow guests and only select this option if you are certain you are able to meet the activity level.

THE SHORE EXCURSION TEAM Our Shore Excursion Manager and Assistants are on hand to make sure you get the most out of your excursion experience. Informative briefings will be provided on the tour options and more generally on upcoming ports of call, and the team can field any further questions in the Reception area.

During the excursions, we endeavour to have a representative on every coach, but this is not always possible and cannot be guaranteed. The role of the team ashore is to ensure the smooth running of the excursion in conjunction with the local guide and operator. This often means rotating between groups. Though always keen to assist, the team therefore cannot be responsible for providing walking support or making sure that everyone in the group is present at a particular time. Please ensure that you sign up for your preferred excursions at the embarkation desk at the start of the cruise. Some excursions may operate subject to minimum numbers, and we need to know in advance how many passengers are joining each excursion in order to book coaches and guides.

OUR GUIDES A good local guide, keen to share his or her knowledge and enthusiasm for a particular attraction can transform a visit. All of our shore excursions feature qualified, highly-rated English-speaking guides with just this expertise and passion.

SHOPPING Whilst Voyages to Antiquity shore excursions focus on the history and culture of a particular destination or attraction, some offer the chance to visit local workshops and view demonstrations of crafts and artistic techniques. Unlike other cruise operators, we have no affiliation with any shopping establishment. We do not assume responsibility for purchases made ashore and recommend insuring anything you choose to ship home.

TRANSPORTATION Various modes of transportation may be used depending on the excursion. Motorcoaches are deluxe, air-conditioned vehicles unless not available in that port. Wi-Fi is not generally available on coaches. Coach transportation varies in Iceland and so you might find that the normal VTA rule of 35-40 people per excursion coach may not apply in some Icelandic ports. Capacities are also extremely strict in Iceland and so staggered departures are to be expected in more Icelandic ports.

CLOTHING TIPS When cruising to Great Britain in the summer months, it can get quite muggy, especially in wet conditions, so a lightweight and breathable waterproof jacket is good for these destinations. Temperatures in Iceland can fall as low as 42F (approximately 5C) during the day even during the summer season, so a warm coat and sweater as well as the ability to layer is essential. It’s also a good idea to make sure your sturdy walking shoes are waterproof. Further details will be advised in the on-board briefings, along with weather predictions.

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YOUR GUEST

SPEAKERS

Tom Birkett

David Drewry

Peter Mawby

A quintessential element of the Voyages to Antiquity experience is our programme of on-board lectures from world-renowned guest speakers, carefully chosen for their expertise, their passion and enthusiasm for their subject, and their ability to engage with an audience. 6-9 talks per cruise, held in the Ambassador Lounge, add an extra dimension of understanding and appreciation to a destination or culture. Topics range from art and history to archaeology and architecture, food and wine to theology and the natural world.

DR TOM BIRKETTUniversity College, Cork

Tom Birkett is a lecturer in Old English and Old Norse, and an expert on the mythology and literary culture of medieval Scandinavia. He gained his PhD at Oxford, where he taught for several years before moving to Ireland and taking up a lectureship at University College Cork. Tom developed his interest in the Viking Age whilst living and studying in Norway, and spent part of his doctorate researching in Iceland, a country to which he returns at every opportunity. He has published widely on medieval literature and culture, on subjects ranging from the runic tradition in England to Norse mythology and its influence on writers such as JRR Tolkien, and his latest book is a retelling of the Norse myths.

Tom has also led high-profile community-engagement projects investigating the impact of Norse culture in his local area and internationally. He has produced a travelling exhibition on the Vikings in Orkney, and regularly works with local schools, heritage organisations and museums, even joining the Danish crew of a reconstructed long-ship to sail in the Baltic.

PROFESSOR DAVID DREWRYEnvironmental Scientist

David Drewry is an Honorary Fellow at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, with research interests in glaciology, geophysics and climate.

In an extraordinarily successful career, he has served as Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute, Director of the British Antarctic Survey, President of the International Arctic Science Committee, Vice-President of the Royal Geographical Society and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. David is currently Director (Natural Sciences) at the UK Commission for UNESCO and Trustee Emeritus of the Natural History Museum, and holds honorary professorships at universities in London, Poland and China.

David has been awarded the Polar Medal, the Patron’s Gold Medal of the Royal Geographical Society, the Gold Medal of the Royal Academy of Belgium and the United States Antarctic Service Medal, and he even has a mountain and a glacier named after him in Antarctica.

PETER MAWBYWildlife lecturer, ornithologist and research ecologist

Ornithologist and research ecologist Peter Mawby is a regular expedition leader to places as far-flung as the Amazon, Polynesia, Iceland, New England and the Mediterranean. He has also taught extensively, becoming Headmaster of Lancaster Royal Grammar School. A ringer of birds for more than 50 years, Peter is now in great demand to speak to the RSPB, ornithologist clubs and regional wildlife trusts. He is currently researching the environmental impact of changing patterns of agriculture on the birds of the Western Dales, working in conjunction with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, the British Trust for Ornithology and the Environment Agency.

His cruise lectures, accompanied with top quality illustrations, sound and video clips, are always popular, and he welcomes the opportunity to spend time with passengers on deck enhancing their experience of the local wildlife. Peter’s other love is music and he plays the cello with a number of orchestras.

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NON-FICTION

Sophia Kingswell & Jennifer WestwoodThe Fabled Coast£10.99, paperback, ISBN 9780099551072

Peter AckroydThames£25.00, paperback,ISBN 9780099422556

Neil OliverA History of Scotland£9.99, paperback, ISBN 9780753826638

Ann CleevesShetland£20.00, hardback,ISBN 9781509809790

Charles TaitThe Shetland Guidebook£12.95, paperback,ISBN 9780951785942

Norman AckroydA Shetland Notebook£16.95, hardback,ISBN 9781907533891

Magnus MagnussonThe Vikings£7.99, paperback,ISBN 9780750978583

Sarah MossNames for the Sea: Strangers in Iceland£8.99, paperback,ISBN 9781847084163

Lavinia GreenlawWilliam Morris in Iceland: Questions of Travel£14.99, hardback,ISBN 9781907903182

WH Auden & Louis MacNeiceLetters from Iceland£12.99, paperback,ISBN 9780571132973

Francis GavinTrue North: Travels in Arctic Europe£9.99, paperback,ISBN 9781846971303

D Whittaker & G ThorsteinssonThe Iceland Watch£12.99, paperback,ISBN 9781861514721

Charles Stuart ForbesIceland: Its Volcanoes, Geysers and Glaciers£25.99, print on demand (order early),ISBN 9781108061209Agust GudmundssonThe Glorious Geology of Iceland’s Golden Circle£16.50, hardback,ISBN 9783319551517Jonathan WylieThe Faroe Islands: Interpretations of History£31.50, paperback,ISBN 9780813160122John PrebbleThe Highland Clearances£12.99, paperback,ISBN 9780140028379Rosemary GoringScotland: The Autobiography£12.99, paperback,ISBN 9780241969168Marc MorrisCastle: A History of the Buildings that Shaped Medieval Britain£8.99, paperback,ISBN 9780099558491

Ed. David DaichesEdinburgh: A Traveller’s Reader£10.99, paperback,ISBN 9781472141637

Graham ParkIntroducing Geology£9.99, paperback,ISBN 9781906716219

Amy LiptrotOutrun£8.99, paperback,ISBN 9781782115489

Kathleen JamieFindings£8.99, paperback,ISBN 9780954221744

Mark CawardineWhale Watching in Britain and Europe£16.99, paperback,ISBN 9781472910158

Collins Bird Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe£19.99, paperback,ISBN 9780007268146

READING GUIDE

Oxford’s renowned bookseller Blackwell’s

has designed a reading guide specifically for

this outstanding cruise itinerary.

Order online at blackwell.co.uk, or enjoy

a 10% discount when quoting ‘voyages’ if you

order directly on 01865 333623.

Book descriptions may be found at

voyagestoantiquity.com.

Concise Coastal Bird Guide£4.99, paperback,ISBN 9781472921796

FICTIONNorman CollinsLondon Belongs to Me£10.99, paperback,ISBN 9780141442334

Ann CleevesRaven Black£7.99, paperback,ISBN 9781447274438

George Mackay BrownGreenvoe£6.99, paperback,ISBN 9781904598176

Translations by various authors with a forward by Jane SmileyThe Sagas of the Icelanders£14.99, paperback,ISBN 9780141000039

Hermann PalssonHrafnkel’s Saga and other Icelandic Stories£10.99, paperback,ISBN 9780140442380

Carolyne LarringtonThe Poetic Edda£9.99, paperback,ISBN 9780199675340

Halldor LaxnessIndependent People£9.99, paperback,ISBN 9780099527121

Bragi OlafsonThe Pets£10.99, paperback,ISBN 9781940953298

SjonMoonstone: The Boy Who Never Was£14.99, hardback,ISBN 9781473613133

Heoin BruThe Old Man and His Sons£7.99, paperback,ISBN 9781846590733

Alexander McCall SmithFriends, Lovers and Chocolate£8.99, paperback,ISBN 9780349139425

MAPS & GUIDES

Marco PoloGreat Britain & Ireland Map£5.99, ISBN 9783829767224

Marco PoloIceland & Faroe Islands Map£6.99, ISBN 9783829767231

Edinburgh Pop-out Map£3.99, ISBN 9781910218365

PhillipsOrkneys & Shetlands Map£4.99, ISBN 9781849072304

Eyewitness Cruise Guides Europe£15.99, paperback,ISBN 9781409370222

Marco PoloLondon Pocket Guide with Map£6.99, paperback,ISBN 9783829706681

Blue GuidesMuseums & Galleries of London£14.95, paperback,ISBN 9781905131006

Footprint GuidesScotland Highlands & Islands£14.99, paperback,ISBN 9781909268623

Footprint GuidesOrkney & Shetland Islands£5.99, paperback,ISBN 9781909268838

Bradt GuidesIceland£15.99, paperback,ISBN 9781841624990

Eyewitness Travel GuidesTop 10: Iceland£7.99, paperback,ISBN 9780241198544

Bradt GuidesFaroe Islands£16.99, paperback,ISBN 9781784770136

Insight GuidesExplore Edinburgh£7.99, paperback,ISBN 9781780053639

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• A choice of restaurants

• Three lounges

• Four bars

• Lecture theatre

• Library

• Shop

• Internet centre

• Outdoor pool

• Athena Health Spa

and gym

• Beauty salon

• Medical centre

ON-BOARD FACILITIES

Carrying an average of just 350 passengers, the premium class Aegean Odyssey is small enough to sail along rivers such as the Yangon and Guadalquivir, and into the most characterful ports of call inaccessible to the mega-ships. The service is more personal, the atmosphere more convivial and you get plenty of time to interact with the guest experts.

Yet on the other hand she is large enough to offer a superb range of amenities, including a choice of dining venues and comfortable bars, a relaxing spa centre and one of the best stocked libraries at sea.

Cabins and staterooms are spacious and intelligently designed, and dedicated solo cabins at a low supplement are available across almost all categories, including balcony level.

AEGEAN ODYSSEY

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Aegean Odyssey cruising the Guadalquivir River, Seville

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DELIGHTFUL DININGFortunately, the fascinating and beautiful regions sailed by Aegean Odyssey are also renowned for their strong culinary traditions, sublime local ingredients and delicious signature dishes. We draw on these inspirations to deliver a dining experience of sustained quality in keeping with your chosen itinerary.

MARCO POLO Though the more 'formal' dining option, with full waiter service and multi-course meals, Marco Polo has a casual country club elegance appreciated by guests. Join us here for dinner (and lunch on full days at sea) and enjoy a selection of expertly prepared dishes reflecting the countries visited and accompanied by complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks*.

TERRACE CAFE With a mix of indoor and alfresco seating, the informal Terrace Cafe is a charming alternative to the white glove refinement of the Marco Polo restaurant. Here, friendly staff serve up splendid breakfast buffets and mouthwatering lunch and dinner delights from a variety of stations, including sizzling grilled meats and succulent fish, crisp pizzas and indulgent pasta, fresh salads and fruit, again to the accompaniment of complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks*.

AFTERNOON TEA AND LATE NIGHT SNACKSThere is something uniquely pleasurable about afternoon tea aboard a classic cruise ship, and you won't want to miss the scones, pastries and finger sandwiches served up in the Terrace Cafe most days of your cruise.

And if you can manage even more gastronomic delights, hors d'oeuvres and late night snacks, from filo prawns to chocolate-dipped strawberries, are available in the Charleston Lounge at 5pm and 10.30pm.

MARCO POLO RESTAURANTAppetisers

SHRIMP ROYALETiger prawns marinated in pink Champagne sauce on radicchio and endive

ANGUS BEEF CARPACCIOServed with porcini mushrooms, arugula lettuce and fresh parmesan flakes

SEA SCALLOPS AND CHERRY TOMATO BROCHETTEServed on gorgonzola-flavoured spinach with light tarragon foam

Soup & SaladWEST INDIAN PUMPKIN & GINGER SOUP

INSALATA DI TAORMINAMediterranean-style salad with lobster, salmon, shrimps

green beans, endive, shallots and roasted pine seedsMain Courses

CASARECCE ALLA SORRENTINAFresh sautéed pasta with tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, parmesan and mozzarella

GRILLED FRESH SEA BREAM FILLETServed with Mediterranean herbs, almond broccoli, green asparagus,

butter-sautéed Parisienne potatoes and sauvignon sauce

GLAZED BARBARIE DUCK SUPREMEIn Grand Marnier sauce served with red cabbage and almond potato

LIGHT MEDIUM FRENCH LAMB RACKIn thyme-ciabatta crust with vegetable ragout and lemon potato

Fom the Vegetarian KitchenGRILLED EGGPLANT AND BELL PEPPER MASALA

Braised in yogurt with Indian spices, served with coconut-pistachio basmati riceASPARAGUS AND ZUCCHINI TART

Served with wild rice and sun-dried tomato couleesDesserts

WARM CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ CAKE Served with raspberry sorbetAPRICOT - MANGO TART with mocha sauce

ICE COUP “BELLINI” with peach and vanilla ice creamCHEESE TROLLEY with a selection of International cheeses

SLICED FRESH FRUITSSELECTION OF ICE CREAM & SORBETS

* Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner


AWARD-WINNING ENRICHMENTVoyages to Antiquity operates the most culturally immersive cruise programme, with internationally renowned guest speakers, a comprehensive selection of expertly-designed shore excursions in every major port of call, an extensive on-board library and a host of other enrichment elements from reading lists prepared by Blackwell’s of Oxford and on-board book clubs to exclusive private visits and local entertainment.

EXPERT GUEST LECTURERS 2-3 guest speakers, pre-eminent in their profession and expert in their field, accompany every departure. 6-9 talks per cruise, 45 minutes each, is the norm, often focusing

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on history, archaeology, art and mythology, but also on more unusual subjects such as botany and viticulture. Talks are delivered in the Ambassador Lounge with a host of visual aids (music, video and high quality maps) and recorded so passengers can catch up at their leisure if they are not able to attend in person. These guest lectures are specifically designed to complement shore excursions, not simply repeat or pre-empt the insight presented by the excellent local guides.

SHORE EXCURSIONS AND PRIVATE VISITS More than 90% of Voyages to Antiquity’s shore excursions are included in the cruise fare. We use the best available guides, coaches and land agents, and excursions are meticulously planned, well-paced

WINNER

AT YOUR SERVICE

Always serving with a smile, our crew will win your

hearts. Your cabin steward will refresh your stateroom

before you even realise you need it. Your waiter

will remember whether you take tea or coffee, and the barman whether you like your martini shaken or

stirred. They and the rest of our officers and crew are dedicated to making your cruise a delightful

experience.

and guided in English. QuietVox sets are issued to all guests, enabling them to hear the guide’s commentary even as they linger to take photographs or make their own explorations. The core shore excursion programme is complemented with exclusive private visits, such as that to the Palazzo Gangi in Palermo where the sumptuous ballroom scenes of Visconti’s The Leopard were filmed.

EVERYDAY ENRICHMENT Aboard or ashore, every day brings enrichment opportunities. The Daily Journal details lectures and excursions, but also local cultural performances, musical concerts, wine tastings, interactive classes and fun quizzes. Aegean Odyssey’s library, surely the biggest in terms of books-to-passenger ratio, houses hundreds of volumes specially selected by Blackwell’s of Oxford to complement the itinerary programme, along with maps, guidebooks, the latest popular fiction, classics and poetry. In this guide, we provide passengers with a recommended reading list, also prepared by Blackwell’s.

...AND REFRESHMENT FOR BODY AS WELL AS MINDSmall ship though she is, Aegean Odyssey offers plenty of other amenities to enhance your time aboard and occupy relaxing days at sea. Unwind on the sun deck's padded wooden loungers and cool off with a splash in the outdoor pool; enjoy a cocktail

or aperitif in one of several comfortable bars before dinner, and appreciate the music of the resident pianist or string trio afterwards.

ATHENA HEALTH SPA Pampering opportunities abound at the Athena Health Spa, with its full menu of revitalising therapies and treatments including massages and facials. The adjoining fitness centre awaits those seeking to stay active, saunas and steam rooms are available, and nail and hair treatments are provided at the beauty centre.

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Category B - Junior Stateroom with balcony

Itinerary changesThe cruise and tour programmes featured in this brochure are planned many months in advance. Occasionally changes have to be made to the itineraries due to circumstances beyond the control of Voyages to Antiquity.

Responsibility The responsibility of Voyages to Antiquity and the operator of the vessel is strictly limited according to the Terms and Conditions set forth in the Passage Contract that you receive prior to embarkation. You are urged to read the Passage Contract carefully. A sample is available to be mailed on request or can be viewed and printed from the Voyages to Antiquity website at any time. Transportation on board the ship is provided solely by the ship operator and pursuant to the Passage Contract. Voyages to Antiquity reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a guest for any reason. Voyages to Antiquity shall not be responsible for any act, event or omission during the time passengers are not aboard the Voyages to Antiquity vessel. Voyages to Antiquity acts only as an agent for the supplier of off-ship services such as airlines and other off-ship transportation carriers, meals, shore excursions, accommodations, air ambulance and shoreside physicians. Guests agree not to hold Voyages to Antiquity, its owners, agents or representatives liable for any loss, injury, expense or damage which results directly or indirectly from any act or omission, whether negligent or otherwise, of any third party person or firm which is to, or does, provide goods or services in connection with the trip or any available option. Without limiting the foregoing, Voyages to Antiquity shall have no liability to passengers for the quality of services at, and the condition, cleanliness or safety of a hotel, housing facility, or conveyance, or for any transportation delay, including but not limited to liability for inconvenience, shortened holiday time, additional expenses,

or any other kind of damage. Voyages to Antiquity expressly disclaims all responsibility of any nature whatsoever for any loss, damage or injury to property or person resulting from air, rail, motorcoach or any other form of transportation other than that actually provided by the Voyages to Antiquity vessel.

Services provided by independent contractors All shoreside tours and services described in this brochure or on the website are provided by independent contractors. Voyages to Antiquity acts solely as ticketing agent for all shoreside activities and has no legal obligation or liability of any kind to guests for acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground/tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Voyages to Antiquity.

Guests with special needs The tour programmes featured in this brochure include extensive sightseeing and to fully participate each guest must be reasonably fit and have no walking difficulties. Whenever possible Voyages to Antiquity will try to accommodate guests with special needs as long as the mobility issues are not an impediment to others on the guided tours. For further details, refer to the Essential Travel Information leaflet or to that section of the Voyages to Antiquity website.

Errors & omissions While Voyages to Antiquity makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of information in this booklet, its promotions and as displayed on the website, Voyages to Antiquity reserves the right not to honour any published fares that it determines were erroneous due to printing, electronic or clerical error. Voyages to Antiquity is not responsible or liable for any typographical errors, omissions or misprints.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Category H - Premium Outside Cabin

Category F - Deluxe Stateroom

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