Istanbul and treasures of Crete

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1 Istanbul and treasures of Crete 8 DAYS /7 NIGHTS EXTEND YOUR STAY IN A CLUB MED RESORT: Bodrum Palmiye, Kemer, Palmiye Hotel, Palmiye 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

2 Your cruise Days Stages Arrival Departure Nautical Hall 1. Saturday ISTANBUL.. 23:59 2. Sunday DIKILI 08:30 3. Monday DIDYMA 07:30 4. Tuesday MILOS CHANIA 17:00 AGIOS NIKOLAOS 17:00 7. Friday RHODES 8. Saturday BODRUM 07:00 5. Wednesday 6. Thursday Day 1 : Boarding from 16h to 21h Day 8 : Landing from 9h to 11h 2

3 Itinerary of your cruise Day 1 - Saturday Istanbul On the banks of the majestic Bosphorus, this is a city that straddles continents. With Sultanahmet influenced by the East and Beyoglu by the West, Istanbul is teeming with stunning sights. The city feels at ease with its cultural heritage, creating an atmosphere that blends the cosmopolitan with the traditional. Ship docked, no water sports. Day 2 - Sunday Dikili Dikili, an attractive coastal town with beaches and crystal-clear water, is also a gateway to Pergamon. The latter was a hub of the Hellenistic world, and the well-preserved site sheds ample light on the city's artistic and cultural importance. Ship at anchor. Water sports available. Didyma The sanctuary of Apollo, site of the oracle, rivalled that of Delphi. The enormous temple gives an idea of what the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the 7 wonders of the world, might have been like. Ship at anchor. Water sports. Day 4 - Tuesday Milos This volcanic island with astonishing landscapes and pink, white and gold beaches is the home of the celebrated Venus. Ship at anchor. Water sports. Day 5 - Wednesday Chania Day 6 - Thursday Agios Nikolaos This pretty little town has an enigmatic natural feature at its heart. As the town has grown around the lake, so have the legends and stories about this unusual body of water. It forms the perfect backdrop for a drink on the terrace of one of the many cafes. Rhodes While it's the Colosseum that has made Rhodes famous, the jasmine-scented streets have much more to offer. Wander in the footsteps of 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 8 - Saturday Bodrum Our course is set for Bodrum and its meandering coastline. With picture-perfect house fronts, a medieval castle and calm waters, it really is a jewel in the Aegan's crown. Ship docked, no water sports. 3

4 Excursions of your cruise Day 1 - Saturday Istanbul / Istanbul bosphore (2 heures) * Day 2 - Sunday Dikili / Pergame (1/2 day, morning) Didyme / Ephèse * Didyme / Priène, Milet et Didyme (1/2 journée) * Day 4 - Tuesday Milos - the many faces of Milos (1/2 day) * Milos is the cradle of the history of the Cyclades islands from prehistoric times. This panoramic tour enables you to discover the beauty of the scenery of this charming island with its lunar landscapes. It will take you to Plaka, where you can admire the traditional architecture, including the marble theatre and the site where the world's most famous statue, the Venus of Milos, was discovered. Day 5 - Wednesday La Canée / Akrotiri et ses monastères (1/2 journée, matin) * Day 6 - Thursday Agios Nicolaos - Heraklion and Knossos (1 day - lunch not included) * Rhodes / La Vallée des papillons et le site de Kamiros (1/2 journée, matin) * Rhodes / Filerimos et city tour (1/2 journée, aprèsmidi) * Rhodes / The Splendour of Rhodes (day) * 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 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. 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 Masters of the Knights of Rhodes, after which you'll have free time to visit the town centre before going back to the ship. * Excursion available during and after the booking of your cruise 4

5 HEALTH FORMALITIES Meeting place for boarding Prolong your holiday IN A RESORT Our Resort Bodrum Palmiye 4 tridents Our Resort Kemer 3 tridents Our Resort Palmiye Hotel 4 tridents Our Resort Palmiye 4 tridents 5