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BLACK SEA

ODYSSEY

CRUISE ROUNDTRIP FROM ISTANBUL

PRESENTED BY

AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 12, 2013


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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Witness the unspoiled vistas of the Black Sea coastline as you sail to Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine and Bulgaria. Spend two nights in Istanbul, exploring Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques and elegant Topkapi Palace. Wander the Botanical Gardens of Batumi, an ancient Greek trading colony. Explore historic sites on Ukraines Crimean Peninsula. Visit Livadia Palace in Yalta, site of the 1945 conference that shaped the face of post-war Europe. Climb Odessas Potemkin Steps, made famous in the 1925 movie, The Battleship Potemkin. Explore the ancient city of Nessebur, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

MV Aegean Odyssey...
Classically elegant, yet far from formal, MV Aegean Odyssey is the ideal ship for touring antiquity. This is a premiumclass vessel, rebuilt for cruising the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The ship easily approaches islands, enters remote inlets and explores ancient sites inaccessible to larger vessels, opening up experiences to you that others miss. This is boutique-style cruising. The ship carries an average of 350 passengers accommodated in comfortable and well-appointed suites, junior suites and staterooms. Enjoy a casual dress code, open-seated dining and many diversions including the outdoor pool, a full-service spa and stimulating talks in the lecture theater. Two restaurants celebrate the Mediterraneans glorious culinary tradition with the best ingredients in delicious and healthful dishes. Enjoy full waiter service and easy sophistication in the Marco Polo, the ships more formal dining room, where lunches and dinners feature delectable entrees. At dinner, complimentary house wines are carefully sourced from noted wine regions around the world. The Terrace Caf offers indoor and al fresco seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and cooking on the open grill. Bistro-style Tapas on the Terrace serves appetizers, paella and authentic Italian pizzas. For a special treat, take afternoon tea an English tradition made magical when enjoyed at sea. Aegean Odysseys crowning touch is the fine service of the crew, whose attention to detail and graciousness will complete your unforgettable voyage to antiquity.
Left: Head of the Greek poet Sappho, Hellenistic stone sculpture, Archaeological Museum, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Above left: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Yalta

Dear Vanderbilt alumni and friends,


Balmy breezes follow you along the coast of the Black Sea as your two-week odyssey illuminates a region with history spanning from the birth of civilization through the dramatic end of the Cold War. Epic tales of the past resonate within the ancient walls of Turkeys Byzantine churches and exquisite Ottoman mosques. Watch turquoise waves crash on black pebble beaches as you sail past deep canyons and jutting cliffs of the Crimean Peninsula. Visit Livadia Palace where Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin determined Europes fate, and enter Balaklavas former secret Soviet submarine base. Traverse the Crimean War battlefields, immortalized in Tennysons famous poem commemorating the ill-fated British cavalry charge. Aside from experiencing the beauty and diversity of the Black Sea while cruising in comfort on the MV Aegean Odyssey, you will also spend two nights in Istanbul. Space is limited, so please call today to make your reservation.

When can their glory fade? O the wild charge they made! All the world wonderd. Honour the charge they made! Honour the Light Brigade, Noble six hundred!
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, British poet laureate, 1809-1892, The Charge Of The Light Brigade, 1854

Only when you have eaten a lemon do you appreciate what sugar is.
Ukrainian proverb

I have not felt so much at home for a long time as I did when I raised the hill and stood in Odessa for the first time.
Mark Twain, American author, 1835-1910, The Innocents Abroad, 1869

Sincerely,

Carroll Kimball, BA'84 President, Vanderbilt Alumni Association

If one had but a single glance to give to the world, one should gaze upon Istanbul.
Alfonso de Lamartine, French writer, poet and politician, 1790-1869

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Siege of Sevastopol, Panorama Museum, Sevastopol

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Cruise in comfort, relax in style.

Top Lecturers and Fascinating Talks


The lecturers and speakers on a Voyages to Antiquity cruise are leaders in their fields, often affiliated with the worlds prestigious universities including Oxford and Cambridge, bestselling authors, and experts from fine museums and organizations such as the Archaeological Institute of America. They are selected for their knowledge of Europe and their ability to bring the history, archaeology, architecture and art of these remarkable civilizations to life. Assisting the speakers during lectures and on trips ashore will be a team of young classical history graduates whose enthusiasm and specialized knowledge will enhance your explorations.
Above: Detail from the Deesis mosaic, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.

A casual and relaxed atmosphere Friendly, attentive service Elegantly appointed accommodations

Black Sea coastline

DISCOVER THE HISTORY,


The Crimean War forms a central part of many peoples knowledge of the Black Sea. There is, however, much more to its intriguing story. Your journey begins in Istanbul. Sail through the Bosporus and along the raw beauty of the coast, calling on ancient ports in Turkey, Georgia, Ukraines Crimean Peninsula and Bulgaria. Discover beautiful mosques and monasteries, Greek ruins and Crimean War battle sites that embody the varied and fascinating background of this region. During the cruise, a roster of expert speakers will bring history to life during a series of engaging lectures. These lectures are interspersed throughout the cruise as the itinerary permits.
DAY ONE DAY THREE

ISTANBUL

B|L

Excursion: Impressive Istanbul. Glittering mosaics convey a celestial feel in Hagia Sophia, a sixth-century Byzantine church. Wander the pavilions and verdant courtyards of Topkapi Palace, royal residence of Ottoman sultans for 400 years. This afternoon, tour Sultan Ahmet Is 17th-century Blue Mosque, renowned for the blue Iznik tiles adorning its interior. Independent Exploration: Explore Istanbul on your own tonight. During the summer, rooftop restaurants are popular dinner spots.
DAY FOUR

ISTANBUL

B|D

Depart your gateway city for Istanbul, Turkey, aboard scheduled jet service.A
AProvided for Air/Sea Program participants DAY TWO

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Upon arrival, transferA to the Marti Istanbul Hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception.

Excursion: Turkish Delights. Tour Sleymaniye Mosque, which crowns one of Istanbuls seven hills. Imperial architect Mimar Sinan combined soaring space and tranquility into one glorious expression of 16th-century Ottoman culture. Afterward, witness vivid Byzantine mosaics and frescoes in the Church of St. Savior in Chora. This afternoon, embark MV Aegean Odyssey.
Dining with views of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

UNESCO
The Ancient City of Nessebur (Nessebar), Bulgaria, is a UNESCO World Heritage site featured on this program.

Blue Mosque

Sumeya Monastery

ART AND CULTURES OF TH


DAY FIVE DAY SEVEN

AT SEA

B|L|D

BATUMI, GEORGIA

B|L|D

The alluring Black Sea coastline commands attention. Enjoy the views from a deck chair or while strolling around the deck. During your time on board, attend lectures by expert speakers, who will share their knowledge about the places you will visit during your cruise. Tonight, attend the Captains Reception.
DAY SIX

Excursion: Batumi Botanical Gardens. The second-century Greek trading colony of Batumi is home to a botanical garden that features in excess of 5,000 species of plants, including more than 1,000 varieties of roses.
DAY EIGHT

FEODOSIYA, UKRAINE

B|L|D

TRABZON

B|L|D

Excursion: Sumela Monastery. High in Trabzons alpine terrain, the Sumela Monastery clings to the side of a cliff. Built in the fourth century, it is a place of breathtaking beauty. It is said that two priests found an icon of the Virgin Mary in a cave on the side of the cliff and built a church to protect it. This Orthodox monastery has been a museum since 1923. Independent Exploration: Wander Trabzons ancient bazaar or visit 13th-century Hagia Sophia church.
Spice market, Istanbul

Excursion: Sudaks Citadel. The ruins of this remarkable Genoese fortress, built in the 14th and 15th centuries, sit high atop a cliff. Independent Exploration: The evening is at leisure in Feodosiya.
DAY NINE

YALTA|ALUPKA

B|L|D

Excursion: Livadia Palace and Chekhov House. Visit the Chekhov House Museum, and Czar Nicholass Livadia Palace, site of the 1945 conference between Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Excursion: Vorontsovs Palace and Swallows Nest. Travel to the extravagant
Opera House, Odessa

Sudaks Citadel

Odessa

HE ANCIENT WORLD
palace designed for Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov. Set against the backdrop of the Crimean Mountains, it features a sophisticated blend of Scottish baronial and neo-Moorish architecture.
DAY TEN

SEVASTOPOL|BALAKLAVA

B|L|D

Excursion: Panorama Hall & Balaklava Battlefield. View the Panorama Museums circular painting depicting one day of Sevastopols 349-day siege during the Crimean War. Travel to nearby Balaklava and see the British Light Brigades Valley of Death. Excursion: Secrets of Balaklava Harbor. Tour Balaklavas Naval Museum, once a secret Soviet nuclear submarine base. The underground harbor allowed damaged vessels to dry dock without surfacing, thereby avoiding American satellite detection.

See the neo-Byzantine Russian Orthodox cathedral commemorating the reputed place of St. Vladimirs baptism. Independent Exploration: This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore Sevastopol on your own or join an optional excursion to Bakhchysaray. Optional Excursion: Khans Palace.* This afternoon visit former Crimean Tatar capital Bakhchysaray, including the 16th-century palace with its elaborate mlange of Persian, Turkish and Italian designs.
DAY TWELVE

ODESSA

B|L|D

Excursion: Odessa Highlights. A walk through Odessa highlights the great sites of this city. The architecture reflects the history of Odessa from classical Italian influences to Soviet-era apartment complexes. See the Potemkin Steps, famous for their unique DAY ELEVEN construction and as a cinematic backdrop in SEVASTOPOL| the director Sergei Eisensteins 1925 classic CHERSONESOS B|L|D Excursion: Ancient Chersonesos. Roam the silent movie The Battleship Potemkin. largest Greek ruins of Crimea in Chersonesos. Visit the Archaeological Museum with its
Potemkin Steps, Odessa Nessebur

impressive collection of locally found Greek antiquities and Scythian gold. Excursion: A Cultural Event in Odessa. Visit the famous Odessa Opera House and enjoy a musical or dance performance. The rococo-style theater is known for its excellent acoustics, and even a whisper can be heard throughout the hall. The recently restored building is dazzling in its elegance, which nearly is overshadowed by its illustrious history. Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and other great composers conducted here, and dance legends Isadora Duncan and Anna Pavlova performed here.
DAY THIRTEEN

DAY FOURTEEN

NESSEBUR, BULGARIA

B|L|D

Excursion: Walking Tour of Nessebur. Explore the citys beautiful old town, including the Byzantine-style Church of Christ Pantokrator and the fifth-century Old Metropolitan Church ruins. The Archaeological Museum provides insight into the citys Thracian origins.

Tonight, attend the AHI Farewell Reception.


DAY FIFTEEN

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

ODESSA

B|L|D

Depart for the airport and the return flight to your gateway city.A
NOTE: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Some included sightseeing itineraries can be strenuous, therefore a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Some passengers may decide to take a break on certain days and explore the environs around the port. Included meals indicated each day as B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

Independent Exploration: Stroll Odessas tree-lined boulevards basking in sunshine and sea breezes. The open-air Pryvoz Market is worth a visit.

This afternoon, the ship sails south toward the coast of Bulgaria.

*Additional cost for Optional Excursions

MARTI ISTANBUL HOTEL


New in 2012, the elegant Marti Istanbul Hotel is in the fashionable Taksim district and close to the citys historic landmarks and best shopping and entertainment venues. Among the amenities are a spa offering a broad variety of pampering massage and beauty treatments, a fully equipped tness center and two restaurants serving a combination of local and international dishes.

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CRUISE PRICES
M Standard Inside(Belvedere/Columbus)
Categories H-M: 130 sq. ft. Two twin beds with private shower.

Price $4,245 $5,145 $5,345 $5,745 $6,045 $6,345 $6,645 $7,045 $7,345 $7,845 $8,445

Savings $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250

Special Price $3,995* $4,895* $5,095* $5,495* $5,795* $6,095* $6,395* $6,795* $7,095* $7,595* $8,195*

L Premium Inside (Columbus) K Premium Inside (Belvedere) J Standard Outside (Columbus) Porthole views. I Premium Outside (Bridge) Obstructed views. H Premium Outside (Belvedere/Columbus) G Premium Outside (Lido/Bridge)
130-150 sq. ft. Private shower. Double bed or two twin beds.

F Deluxe Outside (Bridge/Belvedere) E Deluxe Outside (Lido/Belvedere) D Deluxe Balcony (Belvedere) C Deluxe Balcony (Lido/Bridge)

190-200 sq. ft. Bath/shower or walk-in shower. Double bed or two twin beds.

190-215 sq. ft. Bath/shower or walk-in shower. Double bed or two twin beds.

275 sq. ft. Bath/shower or walk-in shower, sitting area and private balcony. Double bed or two twin beds. 275 sq. ft. Bath/shower or walk-in shower, sitting area and private balcony. Double bed or two twin beds. Cabins on Lido Deck are smaller and do not have a sitting area.

B Junior Suite, Balcony (Lido) A Owners Suite, Balcony (Lido)

$9,045 $9,745

$250 $250

$8,795* $9,495*

310 sq. ft. Marble bathroom, walk-in closet, sitting area and private balcony. Double bed or two twin beds

550 sq. ft. Marble bathroom, dressing area, separate sitting area and private balcony. Double bed or two twin beds.

All suites, staterooms and cabins have flat-screen TV, safe and hair dryer and are fully air-conditioned. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and include governmental taxes and cruise fuel surcharges. Port charges are an additional $495 per person. Tipping of cabin staff, restaurant staff and included excursion guides and drivers is included. Single prices available upon request. *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel.

August 29-September 12, 2013


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Special airfares include round trip flights, fuel surcharges, taxes, transfers and baggage handling. Prices from other departure cities are available upon request.

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Balcony Class Voyages to Antiquity cruise line proudly offers Balcony Class, a special level of accommodation designed especially for guests in the suites, junior suites and staterooms in cabin categories A to D. In addition to standard cabin features, which include a flatscreen television, safe, hair dryer and plush bedding, guests in Balcony Class also enjoy accommodations with a balcony, a welcome bottle of champagne, a refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, complimentary bottled water, plush robes and slippers and Molton Brown bathroom amenities.

Air/Sea Program
SPECIAL ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE to Istanbul, Turkey, from select U.S. cities. Includes all transfers and baggage handling between airports and embarkation/disembarkation piers for Air/Sea passengers. All passengers who book their flights through AHI automatically receive flight insurance worth up to $250,000, subject to policy terms.

Land/Cruise Program
2 nights in Istanbul at the Marti Istanbul Hotel. 11 nights aboard MV Aegean Odyssey. An elegant, but casual and relaxing atmosphere. Well-appointed and comfortable staterooms. Attentive and gracious service. A library with a well-stocked selection of books, newspapers, magazines and more. Open seating in your choice of two indoor restaurants. Room service for beverages and light snacks. Afternoon tea with pastries, sandwiches and cakes; light snacks in the evening. Historians and other experts will enhance your experience with a series of lectures. Musical entertainment each evening during the cruise. Enjoy an extensive meal program, including 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners, including complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks at dinner on board. AHI Welcome and Farewell Receptions and a Captains Reception. Expert guides, using a state-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system, will offer informative commentary on all excursions. Guided excursions in each city or port: See the highlights of Istanbul. Visit the Suleymaniye Mosque and the Church of St. Saviour in Chora. Discover the wondrous Sumela Monastery in Trabzon. Explore the Botanical Gardens in Batumi. Discover the cliff-top monasteries of Feodosiya. Explore historic Yalta. See the highlights of Sevastopol and Balaklava. Uncover the ancient Greek history of Cheronesos. See the highlights of Odessa, including the famous Potemkin steps. Watch a performance at the Odessa Opera House. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nessebur. Gratuities for cabin and onboard restaurant staff. AHI extends the additional benefit of providing gratuities to guides and drivers on included excursions. Services of an experienced AHI Travel Director throughout the trip. Services of a Passenger Service Representative prior to departure.

St Vladimir Cathedral, Chersonesos

Embark on an unforgettable voyage of discovery aboard the elegant MV Aegean Odyssey. Immerse yourself in the history, mythology, art and architecture of classical civilizations.

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