Cruise -MEDITERRANEAN on the ARMONIA!!!

Italy, Montenegro, Greece, Croatia Cruise Ship: MSC ARMONIA Departing from: Ancona Ports of call: Ancona, Kotor, Corf, Gythion (Sparta), Cefalonia, Dubrovnik, Venice Boarding dates: 26/10/2013 - Duration: 6 nights

Inside Cabin - only 4 available!!! Single beds that can be converted into double bed (on request) except for the cabins for disabled people. Spacious wardrobe. Bathroom with shower. Interactive TV. Telephone. Mini bar and safe. Air conditioning. Surface approx. 13 sq.m. Cat. Deck Cancellation Special: 04 Ametista R4480 pp all incl Ocean View Cabins - only 4 available!!! Vary good Cabins - absolute mid-ship on cancellation, grab them now! Single beds that can be converted into double bed (on request). Spacious wardrobe. Bathroom with shower. TV. Telephone. Mini bar and safe. Air conditioning. Surface approx. 13 sq.m. Cat. Deck Cancellation Special: 09 Ametista R5490 pp all incl Airfare: KLM Airlines - just an indication as Routing + Airline is Passengers choice! Via Dubai/Doha also possible - best fares checked! R7980 ex Johannesburg R8200 ex Cape Town Fly into Florence and Fly out from Venice after cruise or spend some time in Venice! We would suggest overnight.

Suggested Itinerary: 24 Oct Thu: Depart Cape Town or JNB!

25 Oct Fri: Arrive Florence. Day and Overnight in Florence. 26 Oct Sat: Train to Ancona 08h35. Arrive 11h35 (R300 per person). Nice trip. On arrival walk or take a taxi drive to the ship. Board immediately. Sail at 15h00. Fun night on board.

27 Oct Sun: Beautiful Kotor, Montenegro. Considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world - a world heritage site. The old city

dates back to the 12th Century. Beautiful squares, piazzas, old cobbled streets, good food and excellent wines, surrounded by majestic mountains. Be on deck early! Around 6 oclock you approach the entrance to this magic place via. 17 Miles up the fjord with m ountains on both sides, entering the bay eventually at 08h00. This is really one of the highlights of any cruise. It reminds of the fjords of Scandinavia the sailing out is even more spectacular!

28 Oct Mon: Corfu, the Green Island, very beautiful Island. Queen Elizabeth of the Hapsburgs (Schonbrunn Palace Vienna) had her
holiday castle here. She spent a lot of time on Corfu, but all her possessions were removed pity and not so beautiful anymore. Very popular tourist island and remember to visit the old town. The bus is right outside the port, but not necessary to pay for the shuttle, you can

walk as well about 20 minutes. Corfu is a lovely old town with good wine, food and people shop a lot in Corfu. An upmarket destination of Greece with many Royals.

29 Oct Tue: Gythion Sparta has many valleys and mountains with the peaks topped with snow in winter time. The real Sparta is 40km

north and historic since the 8th century. Sparta now is modern, the ruins are nothing in comparison to the history and the best is left in the Museum, but the town is much better (preserved) and gives the whole history. Part of the old city is buried under the sea after an earthquake and a massive tsunami. This is genuine Greece where you can eat the freshest seafood off the boats at the sidewalk cafes, absolutely lovely, while enjoying the local wine and charm (very good olive oil as well). Take note of the absolute crystal clear water all along the waterfront you can see the bottom! Remember to ask for specials of the day menu and compare the prices. This is also the birth place of Helen of Troy! Believed to have been one of the most beautiful woman of all time known as The face that launched a thousand ships or better known as Helen of Troy who commenced a 10 year war fought over her. She was the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta and so we came to know the film Spartacus. She was abducted to Troy by Pasis a young Trojan Prince (apparently she would have cone willingly) and this ended in the destruction of Troy. Helen was to beautiful to kill and was taken back by Menelaus the king of Sparta. Her mother was also very beautiful and Queen Leda of Sparta!

30 Oct Wed: Cefalonia (port of Argostoli) is home to the Melissani Caves. The name of the caves comes from the Greek nymph

Melissanthi. The cave is B-shaped with two halls filled with water and an islet in the middle; the lake water is a mixture of sea water and fresh water. A 45-minute bus drive will take you to one of the most stunning cave complexes in the world discovered following an earthquake 300 years ago. Admire the numerous stalactites and stalagmites created more than 100 million years ago, with an exceptional walk through the accessible part of the cave to the stunning cavern known as the Apotheosis Chamber due to its excell ent acoustics. As sightseeing is thirsty work, your next stop could be for a wine tasting session at Robola before continuing to the village of Sami where you can relax at your leisure. Continue to the pristine Myrtos beach, a wide, graceful arc of shimmering sand and pebbles protected by staggeringly steep cliffs. Free time here and a chance to swim in the sea. Please note: this could includes walking on uneven ground; due to the strong currents at Myrtos beach it is advisable to remain close to

the shore while swimming. Beach chair and sun umbrella are not included; you have the possibility to rent them on the spot. Magnificent views as seen in the film Captain Corellis Mandolin This is a typical beautiful Greece Village, vary Romantic!

31 Oct Thu: Debrovnic can be explored with a panoramic bus ride to the magnificent historical centre of Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the
Adriatic and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the famous city walls, a series of towers, bastions and fortifications surrounding the entire historical centre and port. Built in the 12th century to defend the city against invaders and then modified in the 13th and 14th centuries, Dubrovniks 1,940m of walls are considered some of the most beautiful and best preserved in Europe. You could spend a day off the ship at one of Dubrovniks most popular beaches which offers a wide range of water sports as well as beach -side cafs, bars and restaurants. You can explore with a sailing trip along the old town of Dubrovnik and end that with a 45-minute walk along the city walls. Admire the prettiest corners of this Croatian town before boarding a local boat for St. Jacob beach with free time to relax in the sun or to swim. Scenic bus drive to the Konavle Valley around Dubrovnik where you can enjoy great views of the Adriatic Sea and the beauty of the traditional villages. Visit the village house of the Novakovic family which houses a small regional ethnological collection. From here you can set off for short walks in the surrounding countryside, pet the animals or pick fruits directly from the orchard - a wonderful day of relaxation and a chance to immerse yourself in the simple pleasures of nature. Afterwards enjoy a live performance of local Dalmatian music and song, accompanied by folk dancers in traditional Dalmatian dress. Sample the local liqueurs and wine before enjoying a typical meal of smoked ham, home-made bread and cheese.

01 Nov Fri: Arrive in Venice the magical floating city. Few other cities remotely resemble it, but none outshine its uniqueness in the

beauty of its palaces, the richness of its paintings and sculptures, and the most ornate, bizarre cathedral in four different styles. Venice, the famous Italian merchant city, has enjoyed a long and illustrious history and continues to inspire all who visit with its majestic architecture, mysterious atmosphere and awe-inspiring beauty. Venice attracts some 20,000,000 tourists a year. Add in a local population of roughly 60,000 and you're talking about a big appetite for good food. By dawn, large barges arrive carrying fruit, vegetables and fish, which leads to a cacophony of screaming as vendors bargain for the best prices. Huge carts of produce are then hauled to either the Erberia (fruit and vegetable market) or the Pescheria (or fish market in the Campo della Pechora) and trading begins. Make time to visit St. Marks Square and Cathedral, Doges Palace (next to St Marks), Capanile (clock tower) there is a lift to the top with the famous view of Venetia and islands. Famous Bridge of Sights can be seen here. Rialto Bridge area market alleys musicians are also sometimes in the afternoon. Visit the Islands of Murano, where the glass is made or Island of Burano, they can be reached with the Vaporetto. So much to do and see! Additional nights can be added by choice! Passengers can stop in Amsterdam! Passengers can also fly into Rome instead of Florence! Passengers wishing to visit family/friends in London or France etc can buy tickets accordingly!