Ancient civilizations

Mediterranean & MEDITERRANEAN COASTS / ANTALYA TO Cruise 8 DAYS /7 NIGHTS ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Gregolimano

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 / ANTALYA TO ATHENS

Mediterranean Ancient civilizations Cruise

◆ From 29/08/2020 to 05/09/2020 - 8 days / 7 ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Gnirgehgtsolimano

Your cruise

Days Stages Arrival Departure Nautical Hall

1. Saturday ANTALYA .. 20:00 CLOSED

2. Sunday PAPHOS 12:00 19:00 CLOSED

3. Monday 13:00 CLOSED

4. Tuesday ALEXANDRIA .. 21:00 CLOSED

5. Wednesday 21:00 CLOSED

6. Thursday RHODES .. 19:00 CLOSED

7. Friday SANTORINI 08:00 19:00 CLOSED

8. Saturday ATHENS 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 Ancient civilizations Cruise

◆ From 29/08/2020 to 05/09/2020 - 8 days / 7 ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Gnirgehgtsolimano

Itinerary of your cruise

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 1 - Saturday Antalya examples of local architecture, beautifully carved woodwork, , etc. Ship docked, no water sports. Boarding and disembarkation port of call.

The legend has it that Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, was born off the coast of Paphos. Emperors and Tiberius left Day 2 - Sunday Paphos remains there, bearing witness to the splendour of this time when Paphos was home to a palace and several temples. Ship at anchor, no water sports.

Founded by in 331 BCE at the mouth of the , the biggest cultural centre in the Mediterranean in Antiquity, still Day 3 - Monday Alexandria retains traces of its influence today. You can see the remains of its Lighthouse and of 700,000 volumes. Ship docked, no water sports.

Day 4 - Tuesday The cultural capital of , founded by Alexander the Great, its intellectual influence enlightened the Ancient World. This port of call is Alexandria also the perfect gateway to visit and the legendary pyramids. Ship docked, no water sports.

Day 5 - Wednesday Rhodes A day of sailing, arriving in Rhodes in the evening. Ship docked, no water sports.

While it's the Colosseum that has made Rhodes famous, the jasmine-scented streets have much more to offer. Wander in the footsteps of Day 6 - Thursday Rhodes the Knights of St John, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the medieval city, or simply soak up the easygoing Rhodes way of life. Ship docked, no water sports.

Day 7 - Friday A tragic eruption resulted in the formation of a deep blue bay, and white houses are dotted over the jagged rocky surface of this island Santorini that inspired the legend of Atlantis. Devastatingly beautiful. Ship at anchor.

Day 8 - Saturday The Greek capital opens the pages of its age-old . In the heart of modernity, the Acropolis and the narrow streets of the Plaka Athens district reveal their splendour and charm. Ship docked in port.

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 Ancient civilizations Cruise

◆ From 29/08/2020 to 05/09/2020 - 8 days / 7 ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Gnirgehgtsolimano

Excursions of your cruise

Day 2 - Sunday Escape to the Cypriot countryside and discover the picturesque village of Omodos. Wander along its narrow streets, browse the shops full Paphos / Kourion and Omodos (1/2 day, of local produce and visit the Timios Stavros monastery, the oldest on the island. Then explore the extraordinary archaeological site at afternoon) * Kourion, with its amphitheatre, temples, thermal baths, columns, mosaics and other reminders of the former city state.

Day 2 - Sunday Discover Paphos, one of the most attractive parts of the island. The capital during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Paphos is now a Paphos / The royal Paphos small port and popular seaside resort. Visit the necropolis to see the tombs of the kings, dating from the 3rd century BCE. Your trip will end (1/2 day) * with a visit to the House of Dionysus. Its mosaics depict scenes from , and are among the best preserved in the region.

Enjoy a great panoramic tour of Egypt's second largest city, "the Pearl of the Mediterranean", also known as Alexandria! You will start with The Citadel of Qait Bey, built on the base of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the lighthouse , then marvel at Day 3 - Monday the Aboul Abbas , the largest mosque in Alexandria (external visit). You will continue along the Corniche of Alexandria where the Alexandria / Panorama of Alexandria (1/2 day) * Memorial to the Unknown Soldier is located, before heading to the famous Alexandrina Library for a brief photo stop. You will cross the Stanley Bridge and its elegant towers to get to the Montazah Gardens, where the Salamlek Palace served as a summer house for the royal family, and enjoy a moment in the historic gardens before returning to the port by the same coastal road.

This tour will introduce you to some of the main archaeological sites in Alexandria. The catacombs of Kom el Shouqafa, dating from the 2nd century B.C., hold ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman funeral motifs that result in amazing integrated art! You can marvel at the god Day 3 - Monday Anubis wearing Roman armour (lots of steps to descend). You will then go to the pillar of Pompey, a commemorative column built in 297 Alexandria / The Must-see of Alexandria (1/2 day) * A.D., the largest of its type built outside the imperial capital of . You will then cross the modern city to go to the garden of Montazah and the Salamlek Palace, built in 1892 as a hunting residence for the last of Egypt. You can enjoy a little time in the gardens before returning to the port by the coast road.

Your discovery of cultural Alexandria will take you to the Citadel of Qait Bey, built on the foundation of the Alexandria Lighthouse, and the Day 3 - Monday Aboul Abbas Mosque (external visits). You will then go to the gardens of Montazah before returning to the . Legacy of Alexandria / Alexandria the Ptolemaic Age, the Great Library was one of the cultural wonders of the ancient world before a gigantic fire destroyed it in 48 B.C. The Cultural and Library ( 1/2 New Library of Alexandria, , with futuristic architecture and brimming with symbols, hosts numerous sections day) * including a centre for the preservation of rare and documents, a planetarium, four plus a research and congress centre. Your guided tour will take you to visit the large main room of the library, as well as the temporary exhibition of the moment.

Come and learn about the Greco-Roman . The National of Alexandria is considered one of the most beautiful in Egypt; it contains more than 1,300 exhibits, including some of the objects found during underwater excavations in Alexandria. It Day 3 - Monday presents the three main chronological periods: the Pharaonic period, the Greco-Roman period and the Coptic and Islamic period. Then you Alexandria / Alexandria will visit the Roman amphitheatre of Alexandria, discovered by chance in 1960 during the construction of a government building. The well- Greco-Roman (1/2 day) * preserved theatre once had thirteen semi-circular levels and could accommodate up to 800 spectators. Finally your visit will take you to the Citadel of Qait Bey (outdoors visit) built on the base of the Alexandria lighthouse, then the El Morsi Aboul Abbas mosque for a photo stop of this monument before returning to the port.

Your day starts with an air-conditioned coach trip to the Citadel of , located at the top of a cliff and offering a magnificent view of Day 4 - Tuesday Cairo. The citadel was used as the seat of the ruler of Egypt and witnessed many important events in Egyptian history. You will visit the Alexandria / Guizeh, citadel Mohamed Ali Mosque, known as the Alabaster Mosque. You will continue to the banks of the Nile for a luxurious Nile cruise during which and lunch on the Nile (1 you will be served an Egyptian lunch. Your Nile cruise will also include a folkloric show and a traditional belly dance. In the afternoon, you day) * will head to the to admire the imposing structures dedicated to the Kheops, Khephren and Mykerinos, before ending the day in the valley where the guards the royal necropolis. Tour involves long bus trips.

Head off in an air-conditioned coach to the city of Cairo and where the first stone building in the world is located, the Step Pyramid Day 4 - Tuesday of the ! This monumental complex was built nearly 5,000 years ago. You will also get a chance to see the amazing reliefs in Alexandria / Pyramids of a royal Mastaba and discover some of the major pieces exhibited in the Museum next to the site, before returning to Giza where Guizeh and Sakkarah (1 lunch will be served in a 5-star hotel. The afternoon will be devoted to the Giza Plateau where the last wonder of the ancient world stands - day) * the Pyramids of Giza! You will be able to enjoy the breathtaking view of the three pyramids and end this day of exploration with the guardian of the necropolis, the mysterious Sphinx. Tour involves long bus trips.

Travel by air-conditioned coach to the Cairo metropolis for a visit to the Gaye Anderson Museum. This museum, consisting of two houses Day 4 - Tuesday against the exterior wall of the , is one of the best-preserved examples of 17th century architecture, and contains an Alexandria / Gayer extensive collection of furniture, carpets, curiosities and other objects. You will then go to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun itself, which has the only Anderson Museum and minaret with an exterior spiral staircase, unique in Egypt. After lunch in a 5-star hotel, you will head to the Giza plateau where the last Guizeh (1 day) * standing wonder of the ancient world is to be found: the pyramids of Giza, where you can gaze on the majestic view of the three pyramids before ending the day's tour with a visit to the guardian of this mortuary complex, the mysterious Sphinx. Tour involves long bus trips.

Start your day in an air-conditioned coach for the journey to the city of Cairo. Your first stop will be in the historic Fatimid district where Day 4 - Tuesday you can enjoy the stunning architectural heritage that lines the oldest street in Cairo. You will take lunch in a charming riad inspired by Alexandria / Cairo Fatimid Ottoman architecture, before heading to '' also known by the Coptic name for Cairo. You will visit the . Renovated and Cairo Coptic (1 day) * in 2006, this museum is home to an amazing collection of icons, textiles, books and religious objects. Your next stop will be the , considered to be the oldest Christian church in Egypt. You will also visit the 10th century church of Saint George as well as the Ben Ezra which dates back to the 9th century. Tour involves long bus trips.

Day 6 - Thursday This panoramic coach tour takes in the new city of Rhodes, Mandraki port and the Agios Stefanos hill, offering a beautiful view over the Rhodes / The butterfly city. Then you'll follow the coast to the ancient city of Kameiros, built on the side of a hill in the time of the Ancient . Next, the coast valley and Kamiros (1/2 road will take you to the Valley of the Butterflies. This gorgeous forested valley has a calm, cool microclimate. Euplagia quadripunctaria day, morning) * butterflies live in the fresh air of the valley from May to September.

Discover the Island of Roses, and two of its jems: Rhodes and Lindos! A panoramic tour will take you up to Mount Smith, with the remains of an ancient acropolis and a superb view over the sea and the old town. You'll then travel along the eastern coast of the island to the DDaatye o6f p -ub Tlichatiuonr:s 1d0/a03y/2 020 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. charming village of Lindos, where you'll visit the acropolis, an ancient fortress of the Knights of St John from which there is a stunning view. Rhodes / The Splendour of Rhodes (1 day) * You'll be charmed by the little white streets and craft shops, and after lunch you'll walk round the Mediaeval city. You'll walk through the famous cobbled Street of the Knights, lined with 15th and 16th century Gothic "inns". You'll visit the 14th century Palace of the Grand 4 Masters of the Knights of Rhodes, after which you'll have free time to visit the town centre before going back to the ship. Discover the stunning landscapes at the northern end of the island, travelling to Mount Filerimos to visit Ancient Ialyssos, founded by Day 6 - Thursday knights. Then return to visit the medieval city of Rhodes on foot, taking the Street of the Knights, one of the most interesting sights in Rhodes / Filerimos and city tour (1/2 day, afternoon) * Rhodes. This cobbled road is lined with gothic "inns" from the 15th and 16th centuries, in which the knights lived with others who shared their "tongue" or language. Afterwards, visit the Grand Master's Palace, built in the 14th century. Return to the boat on foot at your leisure.

Day 7 - Friday By boat, discover the island's famous caldera on Nea Kameni. A 30-minute walk takes you to the top of the island where you can observe Santorini - Kameni Island (1/2 day, afternoon) * the volcanic rock formations. You'll then be taken by boat to the thermal springs where you can you can swim in the warm water.

After sailing past the caldera, you'll begin by visiting Akroteri, a bronze age town that was buried by the volcanic eruption in 1530 BC. Miraculously protected since the cataclysm by a thick coat of impermeable pumice stone, you can admire the narrow streets and paved Day 7 - Friday squares, the partially-conserved houses with their windows, doors and stairways. This was Cycladic civilisation at its peak. You'll then Santorini - Akroteri Oia (1/2 day, morning) * travel through the island with its fine landscapes and stop at the picturesque village of Oia (or Ia). You'll have free time to stroll in the narrow streets with their blue and white houses. You'll walk back to Thira where you'll reach the cable car via the panoramic seafront street. * Excursion available during and after the booking of your cruise EUROPE & MEDITERRANEAN COASTS / ANTALYA TO ATHENS

Mediterranean Ancient civilizations Cruise

◆ From 29/08/2020 to 05/09/2020 - 8 days / 7 ◆ EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Gnirgehgtsolimano

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 Antalya: Akdeniz Port - Liman Sbn Büyük Liman Mevkii, 07070 Konyaalti

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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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