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Date
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20 May |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
27 May |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
03 June |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
10 June |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
17 June |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
24 June |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
02 September |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
09 September |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
16 September |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
23 September |
$1499 |
$2299 |
| MS
Arion |
30 September |
$1399 |
$2199 |
Port
and Fuel charges
$192
Single occupancy in a twin cabin supplement 50%
Pre-paid Tips $75
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CABIN UPGRADES
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| Category |
Cabin
type
|
Upgrade
fee
|
|
Cat
1
|
Twin |
0
|
|
Cat
2
|
Twin |
$299
pp |
|
Cat
3
|
Twin |
$499
pp |
Cat
4
|
Twin |
$699
pp |
| Cat
3S |
Single |
$799
pp |
| Cat
5 |
Twin |
$899
pp |
| Cat
6 |
Twin |
$999
pp |
| Cat
7 |
Twin |
$1299
pp |
CRUISE INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
Embark
on a unique cruise along the scenice Adriatic Coast! The
MS “Arion” is a pleasant “home
away from home” with all the comforts and pampering you
would expect from larger, more luxurious vessels. Full buffet
breakfasts are served in the restaurant or in the more casual
ambiance of the Lido Bar. Lunches are buffets on the sun deck
or fully served meals in the restaurant. Dinners are French
influenced 6 course gourmet delights you are sure to savor!
An ample sun deck is complemented with a small pool and plenty
of deck chairs. A piano bar and full sized theater with evening
live entertainment will keep you on your feet. And an international
crew of 145 plus a team of 22 guides and entertainers will
take care of your every wish!
But
it’s not just about the ship. Thanks
to its smaller size and draft, the “Arion” can
stop in smaller ports along the beautiful Dalmatian Coast,
places that larger vessels may pass by. See the unique gold
and silver collection in Zadar. Visit the birthplace of Marco
Polo, Korcula. Spend the day in the walled city of Dubrovnik,
a gem of a city unlike any other in the world. Along the way
you have the choice to explore those things that most interest
you at your own pace. Or you can purchase from an array of
optional shore excursions that are offered. Whatever you choose
to do each day, this 7 night cruise program will immerse you
into the history and cultures of these unique lands for memories
that will last a lifetime!
FEATURES - LAND PORTION
-
Arrival
meet & greet at Ljubljana
airport and long distance transfer to Bled
- 2 nights
lake side hotel accommodations at the first class Park or
Golf Hotels
- 2 breakfasts
and 1 dinner included
- ½ day
sightseeing tour of Bled including Bled Castle
- Long
distance transfers Bled to Koper.
- Stop
and tour Postojna Caves with admission tickets
- Return
long distance transfer Koper to Ljubljana
- Sighseeing
tour of Ljubljana
- 1 night
first class hotel accommodations with breakfast
- Hotel
to airport transfer
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS - CRUISE PORTION
- 7
night accommodations on board MS Arion in cabin category
of your choice
- 3
meals daily: sumptuous self serve breakfast, lunch
buffets and 5 course dinners
- Early
morning coffee, afternoon teat time, and midnight
snacks
- Welcome
Cocktail and Captain's Farewell Dinner
- 4
shore excursion INCLUDED: Zadar, Korcula, Dubrovnik,
Split (savings
of $150 pp!)
- All
shipboard activities, lectures, nightly entertainment
and 3 cabaret style revues
- English
speaking local guides and Cruise Managers throughout.
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ITINERARY
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DAY 01 (THURS): FLY USA /EUROPE
Overnight flights bound for Ljubljana, Slovenia’s delightful
baroque capital.
DAY 02 (FRI): LJUBLJANA - BLED , SLOVENIA
On arrival to Ljubljana, meet and greet your driver/guide and enjoy
a leisurely transfer (1:30) to Bled, the Jewel of the Alps. This
world renowned ski and summer resort is situated around Bled
Lake in a picture perfect setting featuring Bled Castle on top
of the mountain and the Cathedral located on an island in the
middle of the lake giving it the appearance of floating on water.
Check-in to your first class hotel and enjoy a stroll on your
own prior to dinner and overnight. (D)
DAY 03 (SAT): LAKE BLED
After a buffet style breakfast, depart on your half day sightseeing
tour that will include Bled Castle and the gorgeous surrounding
area. Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day exploring
the lake side promenade, hike up the mountain or take a boat
ride to the island Cathedral. Dinner is on your own to allow
you to experience one of the local restaurants or dine in. (B)
DAY 04 (SUN): LAKE BLED - POSTOJNA - KOPER
EMBARKATION
Bid Bled goodbye as you depart after breakfast for Koper, Slovenia’s
largest port. On the way, stop to tour the magnificent Postojna
Caves one of the world’s largest underground grotto’s.
The cave system is so large that the tour is done by electric train
and the largest cavern can accommodate up to 5,000 people. From
here continue on to Koper where you will arrive to your floating
hotel for embarkation after 4 pm. After check-in, settle into you
cabin until the information meeting where you will meet your cruise
directors followed by dinner. Set sail at approximately 11 pm.
(B, D)
DAY 05 (MON): ZADAR, CROATIA
Your included walking tour will introduce you to this once dominant
city on the Adriatic. A rival of Venice, Zadar has preserved
much of its early Roman flavor. It also hosts a permanent collection
of church art known as “The Gold and Silver of Zadar.” Optional
tours: visit to the renaissance city of Sibenik, or a day trip
to the lovely Plitvice Lakes National Park with a picnic lunch
are available. (B, L, D)
DAY
06 (TUE): PLOCE, BOSNIA & HERCEGOVINA - KORCULA, CROATIA
Ploce is a commercial port located in central Dalmatia. Spend the
morning exploring the town or take an optional tour to the famous
old city of Mostar in Bosnia-Herzegovina. There you will be able
to see the Turkish House, the reconstructed “old bridge” originally
built over 500 years ago. In the afternoon sail on to Korcula,
birthplace of Marco Polo. Your included sightseeing tour will
meander through its narrow stone streets to hidden museums, coves
and old merchant houses. (B, L, D)
DAY 07 (WED): KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
Be sure not to miss the magnificent vistas as you sail through
the stunning Kotor Bay, the largest natural fjord outside of
Norway. The town of Kotor has preserved a unique medieval atmosphere.
Surrounded with twenty meter high walls that are up to fifteen
meters thick and 4.5 km long, one stem of the wall begins at
the harbor and the other at the River Skurda. They both end at
the fort of Saint Ivan. At some points, Kotor’s impressive
fort reaches the height of over 250m. For those looking for a
good workout, there are 1426 stairs leading up to the main tower!
Spend the day exploring this wonderful city or purchase one of
the optional tours offered. Choose from the Royal Palace in Cetinje;
a “Riviera tour” to the fishing village of Sveti
Stefan and medieval city of Budva; or the “Montenegro Grand
Tour” that includes several picturesque villages, a visit
to Skadar Lake and lunch at a typical fishermen’s restaurant.
(B, L, D)
DAY 08 (THU): DURRES, ALBANIA
Welcome to Albania! Durres, with its deep bay is one of Albania’s
major ports. You can choose to spend your day here or purchase
an optional tour to Albania’s nearby capital city, Tirana.
In Tirana you will visit Skanderberg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque,
the National Museum and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. (B,
L, D)
DAY 09 (FRI): DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
The world renowned port city of Dubrovnik was once a powerful rival
to Venice in the fight over sea rule. Resembling an “open-air
museum,” the city has astonishing architecture, cultural
history and breathtaking charm. Highlights in the city include
the Franciscan and the Dominican Monasteries, Dubrovnik’s
Cathedral, the Rector’s Palace, the “Stradun” pedestrian
zone, the Grand City Walls, and St. Blaise’s Church. Your
included sightseeing tour will stop at the Franciscan Monastery,
the Rector’s Palace, and the Treasury of the Cathedral.
The afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own. Tonight
you may also purchase tickets to a Dalmatian folklore performance.
(B, L, D)
DAY 10 (SAT): SPLIT, CROATIA
This morning, you arrive to Split, the second largest city in Croatia.
Split gradually developed around the ancient palace of the Roman
emperor Diocletian, which was built more than 1700 years ago.
Your included sightseeing tour will take in Diocletian’s
cellars, the Cathedral of the Temple of Jupiter, the Golden Gate
(Porta Aurea), the Peristyle, the lively Market (Pjaca), and
the sunny sea promenade (Riva). Split certainly exemplifies a
typical Mediterranean city. Spend the day exploring it! Various
optional tours in and around Split will also be available for
purchase. Tonight, prepare for the Captain’s Gala Farewell
Dinner as you sail on back to Slovenia. (B, L, D)
DAY 11 (SUN): KOPER - LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
DISEMBARKATION
Say goodbye to your lovely ship and crew as you disembark after
a final breakfast. But the fun is not over yet as you transfer
to Ljubljana where you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of its lovely
baroque center. Then check in to your first class hotel and enjoy
the rest of the day at leisure as you pack your memories away in
preparation for your flights home. Dinner is on your own. (B)
*Cruise only services end after breakfast and disembarkation.
DAY
12 (MON): LJUBLJANA – HOME
After a final breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport
for flights home. (B)
