LAUNCH OFFER – SAVE £300 PER PERSON History, Music & Gardens of the Mediterranean A luxurious springtime voyage from Athens to Rome aboard Le Bougainville 20th to 30th May 2019 Taormina Palamidi castle, Nafplion

Neapolis Archaeological Park, Syracuse

oin us for this relaxing and informative voyage Jas we explore the Mediterranean and all its Voyage Highlights wonders. Our luxurious, small ship is perfect for • A choice of guided excursions in select locations. • Exclusive private concerts in stunning palaces in Syracuse and Palermo. this journey of discovery as we cruise to some • Visit gardens in their springtime glory accompanied by our of the most culturally fascinating and scenically horticultural expert, Rosemary Legrand. beautiful places in Greece and Italy. The • Daylight transit of the Corinth Canal, accessible only by small ship. combined effect of the natural beauty of the • Explore spectacular Greek ruins including Delphi, Taormina & Syracuse. islands and coast with the intriguing history and stunning architecture of the towns and cities Guest Speakers makes this journey unforgettable. Rosemary Legrand Philip Blake-Jones Rosemary is a Philip studied The itinerary has been planned to ensure the former nursery singing and owner and piano at the balance is just right between exploring ashore daughter of the Royal Academy and relaxing on board to enjoy the facilities of late George Hyde, of Music. As a who was a hybridist of azaleas and professional opera singer he made our five-star vessel as well as some time at leisure rhododendrons. Many of his award his solo debut with Glyndebourne for individual exploration. It is also the most winning hybrid plants can be seen Festival Opera and was a principle at the Royal Horticultural Society’s with the D’Oyly Carte Opera perfect time of year; verdant gardens, landscapes gardens at Wisley, Surrey, the de Company which included national awash with blossoms, moderate temperatures Rothschild rhododendron gardens tours and singing Strephon in at Exbury, Hampshire, and the the most recent recording of and the ancient sites and attractive towns can be National Trust Gardens at Kingston Iolanthe. He is the Artistic Director enjoyed in the absence of high season crowds. Lacy in Dorset. Rosemary had the of London Festival Opera and over honour of presenting H M The twenty-five years has produced Queen with a collection of her late opera performances in a wide With just a few like-minded fellow travellers father’s azaleas named after the range of venues including Buxton Queen’s former Head Gardener, Opera House, Windsor Theatre and the benefit of excellent local guides and Fred Nutbeam, at Chelsea Flower Royal, St John’s Smith Square, St our knowledgeable guest speakers, by the end Show in 1996. She has travelled James’s Palace, Kensington Palace, extensively to gardens in many 10, Downing Street, Guildhall of the voyage you will have seen and learnt so parts of the world and is an an and Mansion House. Overseas much about this fascinating region. All this will experienced public speaker. She performances include the British is on RHS Speakers Register and Embassy in Paris, the President’s be achieved with great ease from the comfort also speaks for NADFAS; she wrote Palace in Malta and La Fenice Opera and luxury of the newly built Le Bougainville, a number of contributions for the House in Venice. Most recently book, ‘1001 Gardens you must see he has created and presented which has the advantage of being able to access before you die’ and a recent article performances for Salisbury and many of the region’s ports which the big ships for the Royal Horticultural Society Windsor Festivals and a lecture on ‘Rhododendron, Camellia and performing opera internationally at simply cannot. Magnolia 2014 Year Book’. the House of Lords.

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The Itinerary sacred Delphic Oracle and walk Greek world. This morning you PORTUGAL streets, view the Venetian and ITALY Turkish architecture and maybe along Delphi’s Sacred Way, visiting may choose to visit the Neapolis SPAIN Civitavecchia enjoy a pre-dinner drink ashore. the Treasury of the Athenians and Archaeological Park to discover Rome Alternatively take a scenic drive the 5000 seat theatre dating from the well-preserved Greek theatre Naples Amalfi through the Argos Plain to Nemea, the 4th century BC. with seats carved from limestone. GREECE the site of a religious sanctuary Paradise Quarry, now an attractive Lipari Palermo Corinth Canal Delphi which hosted the pan-Hellenic Day 4 Olympia. The port of garden and orange grove, was the Giardini Naxos athletic games every two years Katakolon will be our base today primary source of that limestone Katakolon Athens SICILY Syracuse Olympia from 573 BC until 271 BC. Nemea for our excursion to Olympia. and is the site of the curious Nafplion was not a town or settlement but a Pastoral and lush, Olympia’s ‘Dionysus’ Ear’ – a vast grotto venue where festivities were held plentiful ruins are shaded by with an amplifying resonance. Day 1 London to Athens, Greece. during the games and our tour will Aleppo pines and olive trees. Alternatively enjoy a private visit to Fly by scheduled flight. On arrival, include the Temple of Zeus, the The fame of Olympia rests upon the gardens of the Marquis of San transfer to Le Bougainville, moored bath house and the stadium before the Olympic Games. During the Giuliano. See the Mediterranean, in Pireaus and enjoy drinks and spending time in the small but celebrations that accompanied Arabian and Tropical gardens dinner as we sail this evening. excellent onsite museum. Nemea the Games, competitors, while which owe much to the head is also famous for its red wines and not forgetting that they were gardener, Rachel Lamb. After Day 2 Nafplion. Looking out we will enjoy a wine tasting at a Athenians, Spartans or from dinner this evening we will transfer across the translucent water of local vineyard and lunch at a local other city states, remembered to a stunning private 18th century the bay towards the Arcadian restaurant before we continue to that they were Greeks and palace, located in the central Mountains, Nafplion’s sheltered the famous citadel of Mycenae. regarded an Olympic victory as square near the cathedral where we location below a rocky headland Located high above the confluence the highest honour. We will see will enjoy a private concert. and large natural fortress of two boulder strewn ravines, once the gymnasium, the stadium and crowned by a Venetian castle is inside the gate, we will explore the the palaestra or wrestling school. Day 6 Giardini Naxos for Taormina perhaps unrivalled in Greece. Royal Palace, the shaft graves and We will also explore the Altis, or or Mount Etna. We anchor this This morning we will visit one of the remains of the city walls. An sacred precinct of Zeus, which morning in Giardini Naxos, the the most renowned of Greece’s archaeological briefing within the houses structures including the oldest Greek settlement in Sicily ancient sites. Situated on the Treasury of Artreus will add to our Temple of Zeus, one of the largest which dates from 735 BC and our slopes of a beautiful and wooded understanding and appreciation of temples on the Greek mainland base for our visit to Taormina, a valley, Epidaurus was known the sights. and the Archaeological Museum walled town lying the shadow of throughout the Hellenic world for which houses some fine sculptures Mount Etna. Popular since the its unique medical facilities and Day 3 Corinth Canal & Delphi. Be and artefacts from the site. Return 19th century as a holiday resort healing treatments. Dedicated to on deck this morning as we transit to the ship for lunch and relax on it nevertheless has some truly Aesclepius, the god of healing, the Corinth Canal. Completed in board as we spend the afternoon impressive sites including the 3rd the city was filled with curative 1893 and only 6.4 kilometres long at sea. century Greek Theatre, Palazzo spas and baths and only priests and 21.5 metres wide, it is only Corvaja, a 15th century building had access to certain secret rites. small ships like ours which can now Day 5 Syracuse, Sicily. After a adorned with the classic double Most of the ruins of Epidaurus make this journey. We spend the morning at sea we will arrive in windows, Corso Umberto, the have been reduced to their remainder of the morning cruising Sicily at the port of Syracuse which Cathedral and the public gardens. foundations, with the exception of arriving into Itea at lunchtime our was founded by the Greeks in After our tour we return to the ship the astonishing theatre. Built into base for an afternoon at Delphi, 734 BC and by the 5th century for lunch and spend the afternoon the ground, rather than above it, it one of Greece’s most important was a political and military power in Giardini Naxos to explore the is known for its fantastic acoustics. sites of antiquity. The ruins here throughout the Mediterranean, small town independently or relax Return to Nafplion and enjoy time are exceptional and we will explore rivalling Athens as the largest on the local beach. Alternatively wandering the twisting labyrinthine the Sanctuary of Apollo, site of the and most beautiful city in the you may prefer to drive to Mount

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Mosaic, Herculaneum

Gardens of La Mortella, Ischia

Etna, Europe’s largest active Our morning tour includes a Day 10 Naples. Arrive this morning a morning tour will take us to volcano. We will climb to the visit to the upper town set within in Naples and see the Norman Herculaneum. This wealthy Roman Cratere Silvestri which at 1950 fortress walls, a drive around the castle that protects the port and town was completely submerged metres above sea level offers volcano followed by a visit to the the backdrop of Vesuvius in the by volcanic mud following the wonderful views out to the Gulf of Archaeological Museum with distance. We have a choice of AD79 eruption of Vesuvius. Since Catania. Before we return to the its impressive relics from nearby activities today and you may its rediscovery in 1709, excavations ship we visit one of the vineyards excavations. After lunch there choose to spend the day on the have revealed beautiful public which benefits from the nutrients will be some free time for further garden island of Ischia. We will baths, villas and gardens of noble in the volcanic soils to produce exploration of the attractive travel to the island by ferry from families, decorated with murals excellent wines and is now one of port before we sail in the early Naples and on arrival on the island and floor mosaics, and the remains the premier wine growing regions. afternoon. In the early evening our focus will be La Mortella, a of a theatre. Return to the ship for We will learn about the cultivation we will anchor off the island of wonderful garden designed by lunch and enjoy a free afternoon and enjoy a tasting with Sicilian Stromboli, the ‘Lighthouse of the architect Russell Page for Lord and in Naples or join us on a guided delicacies. Mediterranean’ where we enjoy Lady William Walton. Divided into tour of the spectacular San Carlo dinner on board and, if weather two parts called the Valley and Opera House. Founded in 1737, it Day 7 Palermo. Over breakfast we permits, we hope to view the Upper Garden, the areas are linked is the oldest opera house in Italy. arrive in Palermo famous for its eruptions from island’s active by a network of paths and inviting Illustrious composers such as Bach, jumbled and picturesque streets volcano. walks from where you can enjoy Haydn, Rossini, Verdi and Puccini punctuated with ornate Baroque the breathtaking views of the Bay have all graced the theatre with churches, domed Arab mosques Day 9 Amalfi Coast. Awake this of Forio. Spread over two hectares their immortal music. and the glittering Byzantine morning at our anchorage off the there are fountains, ponds, streams mosaics that reveal a unique and town of Amalfi for a full day to and scattered everywhere are Day 11 Civitavecchia to London. diverse heritage. There will be a enjoy the stunning Amalfi Coast. water loving plants. After some Disembark this morning and choice of tours today, maybe take Amalfi has a Spanish flavour, its free time, we will have lunch in transfer to Rome airport for our a city tour including the impressive white houses sitting on the rocks a local restaurant. Alternatively scheduled flight to London. 12th century cathedral and the facing a bright blue bay. Flanked enjoy a day in Naples where Palatine Chapel in the Norman by an old Saracen tower and a Palace. Alternatively, join an 12th century Capuchin monastery, excursion to visit the remarkable Amalfi boasts a splendid cathedral Byzantine mosaics in the cathedral dating from the 11th century Prices per person at Monreale or maybe take the that is covered with geometrical Based on double occupancy drive along the coast to Cefalu designs in coloured stones. Enjoy where a walking tour will include time to walk the town or maybe LAUNCH OFFER - SAVE £300 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY the splendid Norman-Arab people watch from one of the Stateroom/Suite Category Deck Brochure Price Launch Offer Price Cathedral, begun in 1131 and cafes by the marina. There will 1 Deluxe Stateroom 3 £5995 £5695 famous for its mosaics as well as also be a chance to join a tour 2 Prestige Stateroom 4 & 5 £6295 £5995 a Medieval wash-house and the to Ravello where we will visit 3 Prestige Stateroom 6 £6695 £6395 Osterio Magno, the 11th century the beautiful gardens of the 4 Deluxe Suite 3, 4 & 5 £6895 £6595 residence of King Ruggiero II. Villa Cimbrone. Transformed in 5 Deluxe Suite 6 £7295 £6995 This evening, after an early dinner, the early 20th century by Lord 6 Privilege Suite 5 £7195 £6895 return to the centre of Palermo for Grimthorpe and Vita Sackville- 7 Privilege Suite 6 £7595 £7295 an exclusive private concert and West, it is an essentially English 8 Prestige Suite 5 £7895 £7595 cocktail reception at one of the style garden perched high above 9 Prestige Suite 6 £8595 £8295 stunning palazzo, a truly fitting end the sea offering “the most 10 Grand Deluxe Suite 5, 6 £8895 £8595 to our time in Palermo. beautiful panorama in the world”. 11 Owner’s Suite 6 £9295 A visit will also be made to Villa £8995 1 Deluxe Stateroom for Sole Use 3 £7695 £7395 Day 8 Lipari Island, Italy. Rufolo which it is said inspired 2 Prestige Stateroom for Sole Use 4 £8295 £7995 This morning we arrive at the Wagner in his composition of picturesque island of Lipari Parsifal and has a garden referred Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, 10 nights aboard Le situated in the Aeolian Islands off to as “Garden of the soul”. Bougainville on a full board basis with open bar, onboard team including Guest the north coast of Sicily. Here we Alternatively join a local boat for Speakers, shore excursions, gratuities, group transfers, permits and port taxes. will find an amazing collection of a cruise to Positano, considered Not Included: Travel insurance. ruins from the prehistoric through the prettiest town along the coast to the Roman period. Lipari town where white Moorish style houses Ship to Shore: Please note that we will be at anchor at the following ports and is a thriving little place prettily cling to the slopes around a small will use local boats/Zodiacs to tender ashore: Giardini Naxos, Lipari, Amalfi. located between two harbours. sparkling bay.

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The Parthenon Acropolis Panathenaic Stadium

Athens Pre-Cruise Extension 18th to 20th May 2019 The Itinerary Day 1 London to Athens, Greece. Fly by scheduled flight and on arrival Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium or take the funicular up Mount Lycabettus. transfer to our central hotel for a two night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure before we meet for dinner tonight. Day 3 Athens. Enjoy a morning and lunch at leisure before we transfer to Le Bougainville, moored in Pireaus. Day 2 Athens. After breakfast we drive to the Acropolis, a symbol of the glory of ancient Greece. We will see the Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Victory), and the Erectheum, with its classical Porch of Maidens, the Caryatids. Stand in awe of what is considered the most perfect example Prices per person of classical architecture in the world – the Parthenon, designed as a shrine Based on double occupancy to Athena and at one time housing a massive gold and ivory statue of the warrior goddess. A brief walk will bring you to the new Acropolis museum Twin: £425; Single: £695 with artefacts from the site. After our visit we will make our way to Plaka for a Price Includes: Two nights accommodation in Athens on a bed and breakfast traditional Greek lunch. This afternoon is free to explore independently, you basis, dinner on day 1, lunch on day 2, excursions, Tour Manager, gratuities. may wish to visit the National Archaeological Museum, Temple of Olympian Not Included: Travel insurance, meals not mentioned in itinerary.

Colosseum, Rome

Saint Angel Castle and bridge, Rome Villa d’Este, Tivoli

Rome Post-Cruise Extension 30th May to 2nd June 2019 The Itinerary Day 1 Civitavecchia to Rome. Disembark after breakfast and drive to Rome masterpiece of the Italian Garden and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. where on an orientation drive we will take in the sites of the Eternal City Return to the hotel this afternoon and enjoy a free evening. including the Colosseum, an amphitheatre large enough to seat 80,000 spectators at Roman events which was built between 75 and 80 AD. We Day 3 Rome. Enjoy a full day at leisure. We will meet tonight for dinner. will visit the well preserved Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forum, with its majestic columns and ruins and Piazza Venezia, dominated by the imposing Day 4 Rome to London. After a leisurely breakfast in the hotel we will check Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. As we pass by the Capitoline Hill, the out and transfer to the airport for our scheduled flight to London. city’s oldest settlement and most sacred site, we will see the remains of Marcello Theatre, the Circus Maximum, Caracalla Baths and the Tiber River. Also see Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican State with St. Peter’s Basilica. After lunch we will transfer to our hotel for check in and have the afternoon and evening at leisure to explore further independently. Prices per person Based on double occupancy Day 2 Tivoli. Today we visit two magnificent villas in Tivoli. The Villa Twin: £995; Single: £1495 Adriana is an exceptional complex of classical buildings created in the Price Includes: Three nights accommodation in Rome on a bed and breakfast 2nd century AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. We will have time to basis, dinner on day 3, lunches on days 1 & 2, excursions, Tour Manager, gratuities. enjoy some lunch in the town of Tivoli before we continue to Villa d’Este, Not Included: Travel insurance, meals not mentioned in itinerary.

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 5 Le Bougainville For this fascinating itinerary we are delighted to have chartered Le Bougainville, a luxurious vessel with just 75 staterooms and suites. Currently being built, this elegant vessel offers a subtle blend of sophistication combined with comfort creating the feeling of being aboard a private yacht. After a day of exploration, you can return to the ship’s spacious and luxurious surroundings and enjoy high quality cuisine with the added advantage of an open bar. Staterooms and suites are located over four decks, and all feature balconies. Public areas include two restaurants, a lecture theatre, a swimming pool, a shop, two lounge bars, a spa and fitness centre.

Your Stateroom / Suite balcony ranging in size from 4 to Your Space desserts and cheeses, and Staterooms and suites are spread 30 square metres dependent on Whether you want to join other there is also table service for over four decks and include deluxe cabin category. The owner’s suite guests in one of the bars or to hot meals. At the smaller, more and prestige staterooms, both of also boasts a private hot tub. All relax on your own in a quiet corner casual Grill Restaurant on Deck which measure 19 square metres, staterooms and suites feature of the ship, Le Bougainville has 3, you will have the opportunity deluxe suites which measure 27.5 en-suite facilities, individually been designed to meet the needs to eat lunch outside. House square metres, privilege suites controlled air-conditioning, of every guest. On Deck 3 you wine and beer will be served which measure 32 square metres, desk with stationery, minibar, will find the reception desk, shop during lunch and dinner. Room prestige suites which measure 38 flat screen satellite television, and large lecture theatre. The service is also available. square metres and grand deluxe video on demand and I-pods. Main Lounge leads out to the Grill suites and the magnificent owner’s A security safe, hairdryer, direct Restaurant and pool with loungers Life On Board suite, both of which measure 45 dial telephone, Wi-Fi internet and chairs. Leading down to Deck Aboard Le Bougainville, the square metres. All staterooms access, bathrobes and French bath 2 there is a hydraulic platform, atmosphere is akin to being and suites feature a private products are also provided. with adjustable height, which on your own private yacht. The provides ease when embarking independence and space of each Suite and disembarking the Zodiacs. guest has been considered in the Deck 4 features the Panoramic design of the vessel and therefore Restaurant, and on Deck 6 you will you will find plenty of places to find the Panoramic Lounge offering sit and relax in solitude, as well fantastic views. Deck 7 houses the as areas for social gatherings spa area which includes a massage and to meet fellow guests. The facility, a hammam, a hairdresser Captain, his officers and the hotel and fitness room. management are European and all crew members are fully bilingual. Your Dining The cuisine on board is worthy For Your Comfort of the finest restaurants, where Le Bougainville meets the highest discreet, attentive service safety specifications and the crew is standard. The Panoramic of 110 will ensure the best possible Restaurant is situated on Deck service. The ship is equipped with 4 and can accommodate all state of the art technology. There passengers in a single sitting. This is also a doctor on board and lifts dining area has a buffet of salads, that serve all decks.

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Marina Restaurant Pool

Please note that the images shown are artist illustrations and photos will be available once the ship has been launched. Whilst the décor may differ slightly the overall look DECK & Cabin PLANs and design of the vessel will be very similar to the images shown.

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