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Circumnavigation of the Black Sea CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE BLACK SEA July 18 - 31, 2021 | 14 Days | Aboard Le Bougainville UKRAINE Expedition Highlights Odessa • Choose from several tours highlighting Istanbul’s wealth of historic sites and ROMANIA RUSSIA Histria architectural treasures. Constanta DANUBE RIVER DELTA Sochi • Enjoy an energetic performance of Varna BLACK SEA traditional dances in Georgia while BULGARIA sampling local wines. GEORGIA • Explore the grand city of Odessa, with Bartin Batumi BOSPORUS splendid examples of elegant 18th- and Istanbul Safranbolu Samsun Trabzon 19th-century architecture, including a Amasya Sumela tour of the magnificent Opera House. TURKEY • Cruise through the winding canals of the Danube River Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, as we search for over 200 species of birds. • Wander through a wealth of well- preserved Ottoman architecture in Safranbolu. • Itinerary .................................... page 2 > • Flight Information ...................... page 3 > • Ship, Deck Plan & Rates ............ page 4 > • Featured Leaders ....................... page 5 > • Know Before You Go ................. page 5 > © Allan Langdale © Allan Langdale • Optional Pre-Voyage Extension .. page 6 > BLUE MOSQUE SUMELA MONASTERY © Allan Langdale © Allan Langdale Friday, July 23 Itinerary TRABZON / SUMELA Ancient Greeks settled in Trabzon along a branch of the Silk Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, there may be Road from Asia. A highlight of our visit is a morning drive in ongoing enhancements to this itinerary. the countryside to see the 13th- and 14th-century Byzantine Sumela Monastery, perched dramatically on a cliff face in the monastic tradition of Greek Orthodox architecture. Meet with Sunday & Monday, July 18 & 19, 2021 a local expert who will share details on the extensive project to DEPART USA / ISTANBUL, TURKEY Board your overnight flight to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul on July restore the magnificent interior frescoes to their former glory. 19, and transfer to the Pera Palace Hotel. Enjoy an afternoon Then take a stroll through this stunning alpine setting that is at leisure before our welcome dinner and briefing. also a national park. This afternoon, explore the 13th-century Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine church with exquisite frescoes, and spend some free time wandering through Trabzon. Tuesday, July 20 ISTANBUL / EMBARK LE BOUGAINVILLE After breakfast, several guided tours will be available, offering Saturday, July 24 a more in-depth exploration of the city. Or, choose a morning BATUMI, GEORGIA at leisure with lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, board Le Today the ship docks in the charming port of Batumi. Visit Bougainville and cruise toward the Black Sea up the scenic the colorful farmers market and take a relaxing walk through Bosporus, a strait which runs through the center of Istanbul. the lovely Botanical Gardens. After lunch on board, take a short drive to the ruins of ancient Gonio Fortress, which dates back to the first century AD. Return to Batumi for a dinner of Wednesday, July 21 regional delicacies and Georgian wines at a local restaurant, BARTIN / SAFRANBOLU accompanied by a fantastic folk performance of traditional From the port at Bartin, travel inland to Safranbolu, a World music and energetic dances. Heritage Site. Once an important center of saffron production and stopover for Silk Road caravans, Safranbolu boasts a wealth of well-preserved Ottoman architecture. A walking tour Sunday, July 25 visits the marketplace as well as a mosque, traditional house, SOCHI, RUSSIA and Turkish hammam that date back to the 16th century. Enjoy This Russian mineral-spring resort community with a sub- lunch in a converted Ottoman caravanserai, with free time to tropical climate is sometimes called the Russian Riviera. This explore on your own before returning to the ship in Bartin. morning, explore the town with a special visit to Stalin’s dacha. Well-hidden among trees on the outskirts of town, this house was a favorite summer retreat for the infamous leader. Thursday, July 22 SAMSUN / AMASYA From the port of Samsun, drive inland to Amasya, former capital Monday, July 26 of the kingdom of Pontus during the third century BC. Explore the AT SEA photogenic alleys lined with 19th-century Ottoman-era houses, Attend lectures today and enjoy the passing scenery during a the ethnographic museum, and an Islamic seminary. Enjoy lunch relaxing day at sea. overlooking the town and Pontic Tombs. ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS | CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE BLACK SEA < 2 > ODESSA DALMATIAN PELICANS © Allan Langdale Tuesday, July 27 Varna’s archaeological museum that chronologically traces ODESSA, UKRAINE the progress of human society in the region over the course of Odessa’s European-Russian heritage is evident as we ascend the millennia, and includes the oldest worked gold in the world. Potemkin Steps to explore cobblestone streets lined with shady We also explore the extensive remains of the 2nd-century plane trees. Explore the compact central district’s spectacular Roman thermae, or public baths, which make up the largest architecture, including monuments, statuary, parks, and ornate Roman ruins in Bulgaria. Or take a tour of the Balchik 19th-century gems such as the Opera House and Gagarin’s Botanical Gardens and Aladzha Rock Monastery. Reboard the Palace. We also visit one of the country’s oldest archaeological ship for lunch as we sail toward Turkey. museums, housing an extensive collection of Ukrainian artifacts ranging from the Paleolithic age to the medieval period. Enjoy free time this afternoon to stroll the graceful boulevards, with the Saturday, July 31 option to dine ashore on your own. ISTANBUL, TURKEY / DISEMBARK / USA Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for homeward flights. Wednesday, July 28 DANUBE RIVER DELTA, ROMANIA The Danube is Europe’s second longest river as well as a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Take a walking tour of the small port of Tulcea and visit the Danube Canal Flight Information Museum and Danube Ecologic Museum. Then, board a local You will need to purchase air fare from your home city/Istanbul and boat to explore this wetland habitat looking for over 200 Istanbul/home city. Please contact our in-house Air Department for species of birds, including pygmy cormorants, purple herons, fare quotes, reservations, or other air-related questions. white-tailed eagles, and Dalmatian pelicans. GEORGIAN DANCERS Thursday, July 29 HISTRIA / CONSTANTA Histria was Romania’s earliest-founded city and flourished as an extraordinary trading center, later to be abandoned and swallowed by alluvial deposits and sand. The site has been under excavation since its rediscovery in 1914. We walk through fascinating seaside ruins, tour the new museum, and spot birds in this wetland environment. Next we explore Constanta where we tour the archaeological museum and view one of the largest Roman mosaic floors in Europe. In the late afternoon, enjoy wine tasting and a cultural performance on board. Friday, July 30 VARNA, BULGARIA The modern port city of Varna was once the Greek colony known as Odessos. We disembark in the morning and visit © Michael P. Moore© Michael P. ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS | CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE BLACK SEA < 3 > Le Bougainville Deck Plan The brand-new, state of the art, Le Bougainville DECK 7 was completed in 2019. It features innovative and environment-friendly equipment, elegantly SPA designed suites, and lounge areas that open onto the outside. All suites feature ocean views SALON GYM and private balconies, while public spaces DECK 6 include an underwater lounge, as well as a PANORAMIC pool, outside bar and dining area, theater, LOUNGE single-seating dining room, panoramic lounge, sun deck, salon, and a spa and fitness room. DECK 5 Le Bougainville carries a fleet of Zodiacs for accessing remote shores. BRIDGE WC Visit www.zegrahm.com/bougainville for more information about this ship. DECK 4 RESTAURANT DECK 3 GRILL SHOP OO MAIN LOUNGE RECEPTION THEATER DOCTOR WC CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4 CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 6 SUITE OWNERS SUITE Rates From $12,990 per person, double occupancy; From $17,990 per person, solo occupancy For complete pricing visit www.zegrahm.com/black-sea-2021 INCLUDED: NOT INCLUDED: • Daily activity options including nature walks, wine tasting, • Airfare from your home city/Istanbul and Istanbul/home city and cultural tours • Excess baggage charges • All gratuities • Airport arrival and departure taxes • All accommodations • Transfers for independent arrivals and departures • World-class lecture and expedition team • Passport and/or visa fees • All onboard meals and group meals ashore, including soft drinks, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner • Travel insurance • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages, • All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges (other than listed at left), and other incidentals • Arrival and departure transfers on group dates • Email/Internet/fax/telephone charges • Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear • Medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance A 25% per person deposit will secure your space on this expedition. All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, quoted in US dollars, and must be paid in US dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. Please review our Terms & Conditions online at www.zegrahm.com/terms, or call our office for a printed copy. ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS | CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE BLACK SEA < 4 > Featured Leaders
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