Voyages to Antiquity

From: European Cruise Guide

ABOVE:  A cat ignores the Aegean Odyssey as the ship cruises past Bonifacio, Corsica.

Voyages to Antiquity has offered cruises in the Mediterranean since 2010, with an emphasis on the art, history, and culture of classical civilizations. (The line has since added a winter program in Southeast Asia, India, and the South Pacific, with itineraries that cater to the educated traveler.)

The company operates one ship: the MV Aegean Odyssey, which accommodates a maximum of 378 passengers in 198 cabins and suites. In addition to the usual amenities, the ship has a lecture theatre where guest speakers--including lecturers from the Archaeological Institute of America--provide background for short excursions. (Half- or full-day tours are included in the fare at all major ports,  with optional visits at some locations.)

In 2013, the European season will begin with a 14-day "Isles of Greece" cruise from Athens to Rome in mid-April. Cruises of 14 to 18 days will continue until the middle of October, when the Aegean Odyssey will depart Rome for Istanbul.

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