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Mediterranean 8 DAYS /7 NIGHTS Cruise ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Kemer, Palmiye Hotel, Palmiye

CRUISE ON THE CLUB MED 2

Welcome aboard Club Med 2, for a unique experience that provides a gateway to the world. Elegance and comfort are the essence of this magnificent 5-masted sailing ship EUROPE & MEDITERRANEAN COASTS

Mediterranean Cyclades to the Dodecanese Cruise

◆ From 22/08/2020 to 29/08/2020 - 8 days / 7 ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Kniegmhtesr, Palmiye Hotel, Palmiye

Your cruise

Days Stages Arrival Departure Nautical Hall

1. Saturday ATHENS .. 22:00 CLOSED

2. Sunday 08:00 18:00 OPEN

3. Monday 08:00 18:00 OPEN

4. Tuesday & 08:00 01:00 OPEN

5. Wednesday 08:30 18:00 OPEN

6. Thursday 08:00 18:00 CLOSED

7. Friday KEKOVA 08:00 18:00 OPEN

8. Saturday 08:00 CLOSED

Day 1 : Boarding from 16h to 19h Day 8 : Landing from 9h to 11h

Date of publication: 10/03/2020 The information contained in this document is valid on this date, and is subject to change. For full, up-to-date information, contact your travel agent or the Club Med website. The images are non contractual, and serve only as an indication.

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Mediterranean Cyclades to the Dodecanese Cruise

◆ From 22/08/2020 to 29/08/2020 - 8 days / 7 ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Kniegmhtesr, Palmiye Hotel, Palmiye

Itinerary of your cruise

Day 1 - Saturday The Greek capital opens the pages of its age-old history. In the heart of modernity, the Acropolis and the narrow streets of the Athens district reveal their splendour and charm. Ship docked in port.

Day 2 - Sunday Hydra is unique: no cars or other motor vehicles are allowed on the island. It was especially popular with artists in the 1950s, and it's not Hydra hard to see why. The port and bastions are stunning, and the labyrinthine, bougainvillea-filled streets are simply beautiful.

Day 3 - Monday The iconic symbol of Cycladean chic, this elegant island, full of contrasts, offers arid mountain landscapes that rub shoulders with lush Sifnos green valleys, and monasteries that tower above the fine sandy beaches. Ship at anchor, water sports available.

Morning in Delos at anchor. The birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, with an archaeological site that is one of the most important in . Day 4 - Tuesday Delos & Mykonos Short voyage to Mykonos in the middle of the day. The smallest island in the Cyclades owes its popularity to its row of windmills, its immaculate monasteries and its secret beaches. Late port of call. Ship at anchor, water sports available.

Day 5 - Wednesday The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, founded in 1088, is the most famous sight on Patmos. This island paradise also has long Patmos sandy beaches and picturesque villages, with houses in the traditional Dodecanese style. Ship at anchor, water sports available.

Day 6 - Thursday , the father of , was born on this verdant island. Crystal-clear waters, pretty beaches and a peaceful atmosphere Kos make it the highlight of the Dodecanese. Ship docked, no water sports.

Day 7 - Friday At the edge of the perfectly clear waters lies a sleepy town. Experience the contrast of a tranquil swim in the sea followed by exploring the Kekova untamed mountains to find traces of the ancient region of Lycia. Ship at anchor, water sports available.

Nicknamed the "Turkish Riviera", this seaside resort, which is the most popular in the country, is home to an old city which contains fine Day 8 - Saturday Antalya examples of local architecture, beautifully carved woodwork, mosques, etc. Ship docked, no water sports. Boarding and disembarkation port of call.

Date of publication: 10/03/2020 The information contained in this document is valid on this date, and is subject to change. For full, up-to-date information, contact your travel agent or the Club Med website. The images are non contractual, and serve only as an indication.

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Mediterranean Cyclades to the Dodecanese Cruise

◆ From 22/08/2020 to 29/08/2020 - 8 days / 7 ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Kniegmhtesr, Palmiye Hotel, Palmiye

Excursions of your cruise

NEW 2020 ITINERARY: When your arrive, we will offer you the chance to take an amazing tour of the latest discoveries made below the Day 1 - Saturday Acropolis Museum. You will be able to explore the remains of the private buildings, narrow streets and public places that made up this Athens - Acropolis Museum (1/2 day, afternoon) * great city in ancient times, below the modern city of Athens Next, you will see major pieces from the Golden Age of Athens, including the Caryatids and the Parthenon Frieze, before returning to the boat.

Day 3 - Monday 1/2 day. Transfer by bus and visit on foot Discover the most authentic of the Cyclades , including Chrisopigi with its monastery Sifnos - Island tour (1 half perched on the rocks, and two magnificent villages. Exceptional views - not to be missed! For information: Visit of a pottery included in the day) * excursion. The monasteries may be closed.

Day 4 - Tuesday Mykonos / Between land Enjoy a lovely morning exploring Mykonos. See some of the island's hidden gems and fall in love with the views. Discover the village of Ano and sea (1/2 day, morning) Mera and marvel at its monastery, particularly the cupola and iconostasis. Relax on the sand at Kalafatis beach. *

Day 4 - Tuesday Mykonos / Transfer TTransfer to the beautiful Kalafatis beach with fine sand (sunlounge and umbrella rental available on site). Mykonos Beach (1/2 day) *

The birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, Delos is the paradise of archeologists: its 5 sq km are full of ancient ruins, temples and Greco-Roman Day 4 - Tuesday Delos (1/2 day, morning) * sanctuaries. With our guides you will learn about this "diamond" of the Cyclades, a true open-air museum with all the essentials of ancient life, in particular a large pan-Hellenic sanctuary along with a maritime and commercial city with its ports and shops.

Day 5 - Wednesday The Jerusalem of the Aegean! Between Skala and Chora, see the sacred cave where St John is thought to have described his vision of the Patmos / Patmos, the island of the apocalypse apocalypse. Then visit the St John monastery and museum in Chora. Founded in 1088, the monastery was a real Medieval fortress, and the (1/2 day, morning) * museum contains a fragment of St Mark's gospel.

The Asclepeion of Kos: a sacred place of healing on a green hillside with spectacular views where you will learn about the Asclepeion, one Day 6 - Thursday of the most important archaeological sites of Greece. A genuine religious centre dedicated to healing, it included, among other things, Kos / Asklepieion (1/2 day, infirmaries, temples, hot springs, hotels and a medical school. After your visit, you will travel to the traditional village of Zia on Mount morning) * Dikaios, and take in the panoramic view of the entire island. You will end your walk with a visit to the Tree of Hippocrates, under which he would have taught medicine.

Day 7 - Friday Take a gulet to the picturesque village of Kalekoy, built on the acropolis of the ancient city of Simena. From the top of its medieval castle, Kekova / Kalekoy (half take in the magnificent view of the entire bay. A Lycian tomb sits solitary in the middle of the water, an emblematic image of this most day) * charming part of the bay.

Day 7 - Friday Myra was one of the most powerful cities in the Lycian League. Discover monuments with rich and varied histories: large cave tombs, the Kekova / Myra (half day, most beautiful troglodyte burial sites in Lycia, the Roman theatre and the Church of St Nicolas, patron saint of children and bishop of Myra morning) * in the 4th century.

Located in the distant suburb of Antalya, come and explore the ancient city of Perga, a very impressive archaeological site. The site dates Day 8 - Saturday back to the , but the Hittites, Romans and also left their mark on Perga, making it one of the most beautiful and Antalya / Pergé (1/2 day, morning) * prosperous cities in the ancient world. You'll be able to see the imposing Roman gate opening onto the city, explore the complex of baths, and walk through the marketplace and shops. * Excursion available during and after the booking of your cruise

Date of publication: 10/03/2020 The information contained in this document is valid on this date, and is subject to change. For full, up-to-date information, contact your travel agent or the Club Med website. The images are non contractual, and serve only as an indication.

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Mediterranean Cyclades to the Dodecanese Cruise

◆ From 22/08/2020 to 29/08/2020 - 8 days / 7 ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Kniegmhtesr, Palmiye Hotel, Palmiye

Formalities

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES HEALTH FORMALITIES Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, polio, tetanus, hepatitis A and B and typhoid. Pregnant women who do not need constant medical supervision may come aboard, upon presentation of a medical certificate showing their due date and certifying that their pregnancy is compatible with the cruise. The final day of the cruise must be before the end of the 26th week of pregnancy. Meeting place for boarding

Port of Athens - The Piree, Akti Xaverio Passengers. Cruise Terminal A. Airport / port distance: about 43 km (about 50 minutes).

Prolong your holiday

IN A RESORT Escapade à Istanbul

• Our Resort Kemer 3 tridents With our Escapades, discover a region or a city for a few • Our Resort Palmiye Hotel 4 tridents days. Before or after your cruise, live the must try • Our Resort Palmiye 4 tridents experiences of your destination and customize your Escapade with a la carte activities!

Date of publication: 10/03/2020 The information contained in this document is valid on this date, and is subject to change. For full, up-to-date information, contact your travel agent or the Club Med website. The images are non contractual, and serve only as an indication.

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