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1 2011 EAST MEDITERRANEAN w w w. c i c - c r u i s e s. c o m Make Yourself at Home

2 2011 EAST MEDITERRANEAN PROFILE Last refurbishment 2009 Rebuilt 2000 Gross Tonnage ton Length 118m Breadth 16,50m Draft 5,30m Decks 5 Passenger Lifts 1 Passenger Cabins 162 Passenger Capacity 320 low beds Total Berths 376 Alexandria, Egypt Alexandria, known as the Pearl of Mediterranean, was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt, and also a centre of learning in the ancient world. Bibliotheca Alexandrina was inaugurated in 2002 as a tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria and has quickly become a highlight of the city. Join the tour to El Alamein, where a decisive battle during World War II took place. Antalya, Turkey Antalya is the Turkish capital of international tourism. The city includes sites with traces of Lycian, Pamphylian and Hellenistic, but mainly Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman architecture and cultures. From this port you may visit Perge, whose fantastic ruins date back to around 1000 BC and Aspendos, a major port city in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. To date, only parts of Aspendos have been excavated, however its Roman theatre is the best-preserved of any on the Mediterranean coast. Beirut, Lebanon Once known as the Paris of the Middle East, Beirut is now a vibrant city that retains a certain charm due mainly to the warmth and hospitality of its citizens. Archaeological excavation sites have unearthed finds from the Ottoman, Byzantine, Roman, Persian and Phoenician periods. They include the Roman baths and columns, Phoenician wall and the famous law school. The National Museum of Beirut is the witness of time and glory displaying a heritage of years. Cairo, Egypt Cairo, capital of Egypt and Africa s most populous city, can be visited should you choose to join the proposed day tour. The Nile, the longest and, perhaps, the most famous river in the world, runs through the city and has been its lifeline since it was founded in the first millennium AD. The excursion will take you to the Pyramids of Giza, the Mighty Sphinx, the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali and the Archaeological museum, among others, in this enchanting city. Bibliotheca Alexandrina Perge Byblos Make Yourself at Home 02 Pyramid of Chephren

3 With a yacht-like ambience, Arion has a particular style, charm and grace which can only be found on vessels of this size. Arion is able to offer you a truly memorable cruising experience combined with a service that is second to none. On board the range of facilities include: Restaurant Deck buffet Show lounge Two bars Disco Two winter gardens Swimming pool Medical centre Casino Card room, library & internet cafe Beauty salon Photo shop Gift shop Laundry service Lift Limassol, Cyprus Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus and attracts a healthy crowd of tourists, most of whom are drawn to the city s pristine white beaches and rich cultural heritage. Whether you desire a relaxing beach visit, or a more sophisticated cultural visit, Limassol caters for all. Kourion is one of the most famous ancient attractions, renowned for its importance, as historical sources suggest it was a major ancient city of the Kingdom of Cyprus. Paphos town is a Unesco World Heritage site that in Hellenistic and Roman times was the capital of Cyprus. Mersin, Turkey Mersin is a large city spreading out along the coast, with an opera house, expensive real estate near the sea or up in the hills, and many other modern urban amenities. Because Mersin has been a crossroad for centuries the local culture is a medley of civilizations, it is a good base for visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. Corycos is famous for two castles which were once connected by a sea wall, now submerged. Visit ancient Corycos with its monastic church, tombs, Roman cathedral and sarcophagi; and ancient Canytelis, a city with wonderful Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine relics scattered about and telling the stories of three great civilizations sharing different epochs in a common land. Port Said, Egypt Port Said is the fourth largest town in Egypt and is the country s second most important port after Alexandria. Arion will only make a short stop here, in order to disembark those passengers wishing to join the full day tour to Cairo. Tartous, Syria Tartous is an old crusader port and the second largest port city on the Syrian coast. From Tartous you will discover many historical cities and sites, such as Krak des Chevaliers, the greatest of all Crusader castles and one of the greatest sights of Syria, described by T E Lawrence as perhaps the best preserved and most wholly admirable castle in the world ; Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria, widely known as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, Damascus is a major cultural and religious centre of the Levant; and Palmyra, the city of queen Zenobia, is the dream that came true in the middle of the desert - an entire antic city with its colonnades and its temples surrounded by sand. Paphos Adana Mosque Sphynx and Pyramid Krak des Chevaliers 03

4 2010/ EAST MEDITERRANEAN Syria, Lebanon, Syria, Lebanon Egypt, Turkey & Israel & Cyprus Palmyra, Syria departing LIMASSOL Antalya, Turkey Hama, Syria Beirut, Lebanon Cairo, Egypt 7 departures DAY PORT Limassol (Cyprus) Antalya (Turkey) Mersin (Turkey) Tartous (Syria) Beirut (Lebanon) Port Said (Egypt) Alexandria (Egypt) Alexandria (Egypt) Limassol (Cyprus) ARR. Emb. 07:30 12:30 20:00 09:30 DEP. 19:00 20:00 19:30 23:00 13:00 07:30 13:30 Disb Wed Wed Wed Tue Tue Tue Tue Arrival dates Wed Wed Wed Tue Tue Tue Tue Antalya Mediterranean Sea TURKEY CYPRUS Mersin SYRIA Limassol Tartous LEBANON Beirut Spring Season Summer Season Alexandria Port Said Egypt Make Yourself at Home 04

5 Sphynx and Pyramid, Egypt Byblos, Lebanon departing ANTALYA Alexandria Mosque, Egypt Aphrodite s Rock, Cyprus Damascus, Syria Beirut, Lebanon ANTALYA TURKEY Mediterranean Sea Mersin CYPRUS Limassol SYRIA Tartous LEBANON Beirut 7 departures DAY PORT Antalya (Turkey) Mersin (Turkey) Tartous (Syria) Beirut (Lebanon) Port Said (Egypt) Alexandria (Egypt) Alexandria (Egypt) Limassol (Cyprus) Antalya (Turkey) ARR. Emb. 12:30 20:00 09:30 07:30 DEP. 20:00 19:30 23:00 13:00 07:30 13:30 19:00 Disb Thu Thu (1) Thu Wed Wed Wed Wed Arrival dates Thu Thu Thu Wed Wed Wed Wed Alexandria Egypt Port Said Spring Season Summer Season (1) Day 7 departure from Limassol at 17h00; Day 8 arrival at Antalya at 06h00 05

6 TRIPLE QUAD DOUBLE BED CONVERTIBLE (Twin beds or double bed) SINGLE BED LIFT BRIDGE Navigators Deck WINTER GARDEN (PORTSIDE) PHOTO SHOP PIANO BAR POOL LIDO LOUNGE BAR HAIRDRESSER MAIN LOUNGE BUFFET CASINO WINTER GARDEN (STARBOARD) GIFT SHOP Promenade Deck RESTAURANT CLUB ROOM Upper Deck RECEPTION 348 Reception Deck MEDICAL CENTER Ocean Deck Cat 1: Inside Cat 2: Outside Cat 3: Outside Cat 4: Outside Superior Cat. 1 Cat 5: Outside Premium Cat 6: Outside Deluxe Cat Sgl: Outside, One Low Bed TRIP QUAD DOUBLE BED CONVERTIBLE (TWIN OR DOUBLE BED) SINGLE LIFT OBSTRUCTED VIEW Cat. 2 Cat. 3 Cat. 4 Cat. 5 Cat. 6 Make Yourself at Home 06

7 2011 EAST MEDITERRANEAN departing LIMASSOL SYRIA, LEBANON, EGYPT, TURKEY & CYPRUS SYRIA, LEBANON, EGYPT, TURKEY & CYPRUS April: 27 May: 4 & 11 July: 5, 12, 19 & 26 Departure - Arrival Port Nr. of Days / Nights Limassol - Limassol Limassol - Limassol Categories Total Cabins Decks SPRING SEASON SUMMER SEASON 1 - Inside 16 Ocean / Reception / Upper SEK SEK 2 - Outside 18 Ocean SEK SEK 3 - Outside 43 Reception SEK SEK 4 - Outside Superior 49 Upper SEK SEK 5 - Outside Premium 25 Promenade / Navigators SEK SEK 6 - Outside Deluxe 7 Upper / Navigators SEK SEK SGL - Outside, 1 low bed 4 Reception SEK SEK Adults in 3rd & 4th Berth Children & Teenagers under 18 years old in 3rd & 4th Berth Children from 2 and under 4 years old in 3rd & 4th Berth Children under 2 years old in 3rd & 4th Berth Individual Supplement Prices include: Port taxes & Gratuities SEK SEK SEK SEK 720 SEK 860 SEK Free Free +50% +50% 850 SEK 850 SEK Prices in SEK, per person in double occupancy departing ANTALYA SYRIA, LEBANON, EGYPT, TURKEY & CYPRUS SYRIA, LEBANON, EGYPT, TURKEY & CYPRUS April: 28 May: 5 & 12 July: 6, 13, 20 & 27 Departure - Arrival Port Nr. of Days / Nights Antalya - Antalya Antalya - Antalya Categories Total Cabins Decks SPRING SEASON SUMMER SEASON 1 - Inside 16 Ocean / Reception / Upper SEK SEK 2 - Outside 18 Ocean SEK SEK 3 - Outside 43 Reception SEK SEK 4 - Outside Superior 49 Upper SEK SEK 5 - Outside Premium 25 Promenade / Navigators SEK SEK 6 - Outside Deluxe 7 Upper / Navigators SEK SEK SGL - Outside, 1 low bed 4 Reception SEK SEK Adults in 3rd & 4th Berth Children & Teenagers under 18 years old in 3rd & 4th Berth Children from 2 and under 4 years old in 3rd & 4th Berth Children under 2 years old in 3rd & 4th Berth Individual Supplement Prices include: Port taxes & Gratuities SEK SEK SEK SEK 720 SEK 860 SEK Free Free +50% +50% 850 SEK 850 SEK Prices in SEK, per person in double occupancy Prices include: Cabin accomodation as described All meals onboard (except drinks) Daytime and evening entertainment Most leisure facilities All port taxes Onboard gratuities Prices do not include: Onboard drinks Optional excursions Travel insurance Flights, transfers and visas 07

8 ARION EastMediterranean 2011 Cruise Calendar Sail date departing LIMASSOL departing Antalya Arrival dates Arrival dates Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Port Alexandria, Egypt Antalya, Turkey Beirut, Libanon Limassol, Cyprus Mersin, Turkey Port Said, Egypt Tartous, Syria HD - Half day tour FD - Full day tour Optional Excursions For professional assistance and reservations, please consult your travel agent: Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Thu Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Excursions Alexandria HD El Alamein HD Perge, Aspendos & Side FD Antalya Sightseeing HD Byblos & Panoramic Beirut HD Historical Beirut City Tour HD Nicosia North & South - Bellapais & Kyrenia FD Paphos, Apphrodite s Rock & Tomb of the Kings HD Corycos & Canytelis HD Tarsus & Adana HD Cairo Overland FD Cairo & Nile FD Rosetta & Alexandria FD Damascus FD Palmyra FD Krak des Chevaliers & St George Monastery HD w w w. c i c - c r u i s e s. c o m SEK