THE GRAND. Odyssey. december 5, 2018 april 13, india southeast asia south africa europe. an epic voyage to the world s most iconic destinations

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1 land tours, stays and safaris included FLY FREE^ TO EUROPE for the voyage of a lifetime THE GRAND Odyssey december 5, 2018 april 13, 2019 india southeast asia south africa europe an epic voyage to the world s most iconic destinations AWARD-WINNING VOYAGES

2 the Grand odyssey departs december 5, 2018 BREATHTAKING SIGHTS, ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, NATURAL WONDERS AND MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME! 130-day voyage visiting 3 continents and 22 countries with over 50 excursions plus land tours and stays included in your cruise fare, this promises to be the travel experience of a lifetime. From dazzling big game to the aroma of spices and mysticism of ancient temples, this 130-day Grand Odyssey is the ultimate embodiment of our awardwinning desire to help travelers discover more about the culture, history and wildlife of the places they will be visiting. ancient civilizations of the mediterranean and middle east This magnificent cruise begins in the Greek capital of Athens from where you ll be able to admire the classical masterpieces of the Acropolis and Parthenon, as well as visit Epidaurus and Mycenae on the scenic Argolis Peninsula. Then set sail across the Mediterranean and through the Suez Canal to the monumental pyramids near Cairo, the temples of the upper Nile in Luxor, Petra a city carved from living rock, and the Lawrence of Arabia landscapes of Oman. india, burma and the highlights of southeast asia Experience the exoticism of Old and New Delhi plus Agra, home of the exalted Taj Mahal. Travel back in time to colonial Singapore and the sacred shrines of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Sail the Yangon River to old Rangoon in Burma, and discover Sri Lanka s extraordinary past in Colombo, Trincomalee and Kandy, with visits to a tea plantation and elephant sanctuary. See your travel professional or call Voyages to Antiquity at

3 SPAIN GREECE CANARY ISLANDS MOROCCO EGYPT JORDAN CAPE VERDE ISLANDS BOM BOM ISLAND OMAN BURMA INDIA THAILAND MALAYSIA SRI LANKA MALDIVES SINGAPORE ANGOLA SEYCHELLES tropical islands of the indian ocean From the remote Andaman and Phi Phi Islands in Thailand to the perfect beaches of the Seychelles, the Indian Ocean has it all. You ll picnic on a desert island in the Maldives, explore the cosmopolitan waterfront and Creole lifestyle of Mauritius, and marvel at the architectural gems of French-accented Reunion Island. magnificent south africa big game safaris included The majesty of South Africa reveals itself on exhilarating full-day guided safaris across some of the best big game reserves on the continent. Delight in the unforgettable thrill of spotting awesome fauna in their natural habitat and take a boat ride across the Lake St Lucia NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA REUNION MAURITIUS wetlands. You ll stay in Cape Town at the foot of spectacular Table Mountain for a whole week, giving you plenty of time to appreciate the fascinating past and present of this exciting city and its beguiling surroundings. following the trade winds north to europe Cruise the Skeleton Coast to Namibia for a close-up experience of desert sands, and call in at Luanda in Angola before celebrating the maritime tradition of Crossing the Line as you pass over the Equator. Join a beach party on Bom Bom Island and learn more about Cape Verde s capital of Praia and Gran Canaria in the Canaries. Then indulge your senses in the souks of Taroudant, Marrakesh and Tangier in Morocco. unique experiences along the way special events to remember Sailing with Voyages to Antiquity is always more than just a cruise. Whether it s two nights ashore in Cairo, two nights in Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, a three-day visit to see Delhi and the Taj Mahal, an exploration of Sri Lanka, or an overnight in mysterious Marrakesh in Morocco, you can always expect prestigious accommodation, allowing you to get the most out of every destination, wherever your overland adventure takes you. Plus, there s an optional tour of the famous Garden Route, and overnight safaris to some of the best private game reserves in South Africa. outstanding value On board, you ll find all your creature comforts are included, with very few extras to pay for. Things like all meals (even wine with dinner), shore excursions in most ports, and an awardwinning lecture program are all part of the fare, as are tips for your cabin and restaurant staff. So, why not make Aegean Odyssey your home away from home and let us take care of everything and show you a very interesting world? take advantage of special saver fares and enjoy $750pp onboard credit info@voyagestoantiquity.com

4 the grand Odyssey departs December 5, PORT DEC 5 Depart USA/Canada EXPERIENCE IMMERSIVE HISTORY AND DYNAMIC CULTURE ON THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY SPANNING ASIA, AFRICA AND EUROPE. CRUISE FROM CLASSICAL ATHENS TO PHARAONIC EGYPT DEC 6 ATHENS Greece Arrive and transfer to DEC 7 ATHENS Greece (Acropolis) DEC 8 ATHENS Greece (Mycenae and Epidaurus) DEC 9 ATHENS/PIRAEUS Greece Embark Aegean Odyssey AND JORDAN, THE TREASURES OF INDIA, MALAYSIA DEC 10/11 Cruising the Mediterranean Sea AND THE CRYSTAL-CLEAR WATERS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN. SEE THE NATURAL WONDERS OF SOUTH AFRICA AND SAIL THE SKELETON COAST. STEP ASHORE ON THE SUN-DRENCHED ISLANDS OF THE ATLANTIC AND EXPLORE THE KASBAHS OF MOROCCO BEFORE DISEMBARKING IN MALAGA ON THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST OF SPAIN. DEC 12 Daytime transit of Suez Canal DEC 13 * SUEZ/CAIRO Egypt Disembark and drive to Cairo for afternoon sightseeing to the Egyptian Museum and stay DEC 14 CAIRO Egypt (Pyramids and Sphinx) DEC 15 CAIRO Egypt Morning sightseeing to Memphis and Sakkara Afternoon drive from Cairo to Ain Sokhna to rejoin ship overnight DEC 16 SUEZ (Ain Sokhna) Egypt (St Anthony & St Paul s Monasteries) DEC 17 Cruising the Red Sea DEC 18 AQABA Jordan (Petra) overnight DEC 19 DEC 20 * AQABA Jordan SAFAGA/LUXOR Egypt Disembark and drive to Luxor for afternoon sightseeing to Karnak and stay

5 a n e p i c d ay v o y a g e t o a n c i e nt h i s t o r i c s it e s EUROPE DEC 21 LUXOR Egypt (Valley of the Kings) DEC 22 LUXOR/SAFAGA Egypt Morning drive from Luxor to Safaga to rejoin Aegean Odyssey DEC Cruising the Red Sea Christmas celebrations on board DEC 28 SALALAH Oman DEC 29/30 Cruising the Arabian Sea DEC 31 MUSCAT Oman New Year s Eve celebrations on board 2019 JAN 1/2 Cruising the Arabian Sea JAN 3 JAN 4 JAN 5 * JAN 6 JAN 7 JAN 8 JAN 9 JAN 10 PORBANDAR India Sightseeing by tuk-tuk Cruising the Arabian Sea MUMBAI/DELHI India Morning sightseeing in Mumbai Afternoon flight to Delhi DELHI/AGRA/DELHI India Full day excursion by train to Agra (Taj Mahal/Agra Fort) DELHI/MUMBAI India Morning sightseeing in Delhi Afternoon flight to Mumbai to rejoin Aegean Odyssey Cruising the Arabian Sea MARMAGAO (Goa) India Cruising the Arabian Sea Praia Cape verde Islands Las Palmas canary islands SPAIN Malaga Tangier Casablanca MOROCCO Marrakesh Agadir JAN 11 COCHIN Kerala, India JAN 12 Cruising the Indian Ocean JAN 13 MALDIVES (Beach barbecue) JAN 14 Cruising the Indian Ocean JAN 15 COLOMBO Sri Lanka overnight JAN 16 COLOMBO Sri Lanka (Pinnawala) JAN 17 Cruising the Indian Ocean JAN 18 TRINCOMALEE Sri Lanka JAN 19/20 Cruising the Indian Ocean JAN 21 PORT BLAIR Andaman Islands JAN 22 Cruising the Andaman Sea JAN 23 PHUKET Thailand (Phi Phi Islands) JAN 24 Cruising the Strait of Malacca bom bom island Luanda Angola Walvis Bay Luderitz Namibia Cape Town Greece Athens Equator South Africa Suez Petra Cairo JorDaN Safaga Aqaba Luxor egypt Muscat OMAN Salalah AFRICA Port Elizabeth Richards Bay Durban Seyche M m Po St Denis Reu

6 ~ O ut s t a n d i n g n at u r a l w o n d e r s ~ id y l l i c i s l a n d s Mumbai Marmagao auritius rt Louis nion Delhi Agra Porbandar ASIA india Burma Yangon Port Blair Cochin Trincomalee Phuket Colombo Thailand Sri Lanka Penang Port Kelang Malacca aldives Singapore malaysia lles Mahe JAN 25 PORT KELANG Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) JAN 26 SINGAPORE JAN 27 MALACCA Malaysia JAN 28 Cruising the Strait of Malacca JAN 29 PENANG Malaysia (Georgetown) JAN 30 PHUKET Thailand (Phang Nga) JAN 31/FEB 1 Cruising the Andaman Sea FEB 2 YANGON Burma (Shwedagon Pagoda) overnight FEB 3 YANGON Burma (Scott s Market) overnight FEB 4 YANGON Burma FEB 5 FEB 6 Cruising the Andaman Sea PORT BLAIR Andaman Islands FEB 7-9 Cruising the Indian Ocean FEB 10 * COLOMBO/NUWARA ELIYA Sri Lanka Morning visit to Tea Plantation Afternoon drive to Nuwara Eliya for sightseeing and overnight FEB 11 NUWARA ELIYA/KANDY Sri Lanka Morning visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Afternoon drive to Kandy for sightseeing and overnight FEB 12 KANDY/COLOMBO Sri Lanka Morning visit to Royal Botanical Gardens Afternoon return to Aegean Odyssey in Colombo FEB 13 Cruising the Indian Ocean FEB 14 MALDIVES (Beach barbecue) FEB Cruising the Indian Ocean (Cross the Equator) FEB 19/20 MAHE Seychelles overnight FEB Cruising the Indian Ocean FEB 24/25 PORT LOUIS Mauritius overnight FEB 26 ST DENIS Reunion FEB 27-MAR 2 Cruising the Indian Ocean MAR 3 RICHARDS BAY South Africa (Hluhluwe Game Reserve) overnight

7 BOOK NOW SAVE UP TO $28,000 PER CABIN MAR 4 MAR 5 RICHARDS BAY South Africa (St Lucia Nature Reserve) DURBAN South Africa (Pietermaritzburg) overnight MAR 6 Cruising the Indian Ocean MAR 7 PORT ELIZABETH South Africa overnight (Private Game Reserve) MAR 8 PORT ELIZABETH South Africa MAR 9 Cruising the Indian Ocean MAR 10 CAPE TOWN South Africa (Table Mountain) overnight MAR 11 CAPE TOWN South Africa (Cape Winelands) overnight MAR 12-16* CAPE TOWN South Africa (Included excursions to Cape Peninsula, Botanical Gardens and Cheatah Outreach Project) MAR 17 Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean MAR 18 LUDERITZ Namibia (Kolmanskop) MAR 19 Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean MAR 20 WALVIS BAY Namibia overnight MAR 21 WALVIS BAY Namibia (Sandwich Harbor) MAR 22/23 Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean MAR 24 LUANDA Angola MAR 25/26 Cruising the South Atlantic Ocean Cross the Equator MAR 27 BOM BOM ISLAND Beach Party MAR 28-APR 3 Cruising the Atlantic Ocean APR 4 APR 5-7 APR 8 APR 9 APR 10 * APR 11 APR 12 APR 13 PRAIA Cape Verde Islands Cruising the Atlantic Ocean LAS PALMAS Canary Islands Cruising the Atlantic Ocean AGADIR/MARRAKESH Morocco Drive from Agadir via Taroudant to Marrakesh for overnight stay MARRAKESH/CASABLANCA Morocco Morning sightseeing in Marrakesh Drive to Casablanca to rejoin ship TANGIER Morocco MALAGA Spain Disembark Aegean Odyssey and transfer to Malaga Airport for flight home * LAND TOURS & SPECIAL BONUS EVENTS Guests using VTA's air program will have an overnight stay post-cruise before their flight home. AEG181209D DAYS AT SEA: Your immersive experience continues onboard, with special activities and events offered during your time at sea, set against the spectacular backdrop of the open ocean. You ll also enjoy the entirety of the guest lecture program, featuring worldrenowned experts ranging from ecologists and musicians to historians and anthropologists.

8 the grand odyssey cruise-tour fares DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION A Owner s Suite, Balcony B Junior Suite, Balcony C Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony D Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony E Deluxe Stateroom, Outside F Deluxe Stateroom, Outside G Premium Outside H Premium Outside I * Premium Outside J Standard Outside K Premium Inside L Premium Inside M Standard Inside SINGLE ACCOMMODATION CC Deluxe Stateroom, Balcony EE Deluxe Stateroom Outside GG* Premium Outside HH* Premium Outside II* Premium Outside JJ Standard Outside KK Premium Inside LL Premium Inside MM Standard Inside Cruise only credit *Category GG, I, II, and some HH cabins have partially restricted view. FULL FARE SAVER FARE $77,950 $63,950 69,950 56,995 62,550 51,150 58,750 47,550 53,495 43,195 50,950 40,750 46,950 37,750 43,895 34,995 40,750 32,250 37,595 29,695 34,495 27,395 31,650 24,750 28,950 22,750 71,395 59,995 61,750 51,450 54,450 45,250 50,895 41,995 47,450 38,950 43,895 35,995 40,395 33,295 37,550 30,650 34,750 28, exceptional value - your fare includes: expertly planned itineraries land tours and stays as shown on itinerary included sightseeing as shown on itinerary all meals on board aegean odyssey complimentary wine with your evening meal on board ship (beer or soft drinks, if preferred) open-seating dining with a choice of two restaurants experienced guest speakers on board more time to enjoy ashore with planned late departures from many ports and overnight stays gratuities to your cabin steward and restaurant staff one language, english, used on board transfers and baggage handling between overseas airports, s and the ship when using voyages to antiquity's air program port fees save up to $28,000 per stateroom free roundtrip airfare^ $750 onboard credit per person optional safaris and the garden route in south africa Your cruise fare includes two safaris in South Africa however we are pleased to offer optional overnight safaris from Richards Bay and Port Elizabeth. Or you may enjoy a 2-night Garden Route overland excursion from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. These optional excursions are offered at additional cost, please call for details. Terms and conditions: All fares are per person in US$, are valid at time of printing, January 2018, and include all items detailed in the panel above. Saver Fares are subject to change, are capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Single cabins shown are limited in number, it is recommended that you book early. Once these cabins are sold, there will be a limited number of double cabins available for sole occupancy with supplements on the cabin category fares of 25% M-L, 30% K-I, 50% H-F and 75% E-A. *Category GG, I, II, and some HH cabins have partially restricted view. ^Free roundtrip airfare is economy class only and includes all applicable government taxes, fees and airline fuel surcharges, which may change at any time. Ship s Registry Panama. See website for full terms and conditions. aegean odyssey cruise in comfort relax in style Classically elegant and carrying around 350 passengers, award-winning Aegean Odyssey will take you on this journey of a lifetime, accessing more intimate ports and less frequented destinations, along with some of the world s most iconic sites. The ship s facilities include three elegant lounges, four bars, a lecture theater and wellstocked library, outdoor pool, health spa, beauty salon and boutique. She offers a relaxed atmosphere on board with outstanding levels of comfort and service, open-seating dining in two restaurants (one al fresco), elegant cabins with attentive stewards, a full program of entertainment on board for days at sea, local entertainment in selected ports and a cruise experience second to none. Traveling with experts The guest speakers who accompany you on the cruise are all first class. All have been carefully selected for their knowledge of the areas and their ability to bring to life the history of the remarkable civilizations and cultures of the continents and countries visited. Ashore, your sightseeing excursions and land tours with stays are included and led by expert guides, and with the use of our individual audio units, you won t miss a word. We hope you will join us on this remarkable Grand Odyssey and we look forward to welcoming you aboard Aegean Odyssey. See your travel professional or call Voyages to Antiquity at us.voyagestoantiquity.com