5 star cruise from Istanbul to Malta
Save over £1150 per cabin
Swan Hellenic Cruises - Minerva ’Gods & Tsars’ cruise
From mesmerising Istanbul, last capital of the Ottoman Empire, sail through the narrow mosque and palace-lined Bosphorus to the Black Sea. Here you can explore Odessa and the cities of the Crimea where historic battles were fought and world-changing treaties signed. Visit the first capital of Greece, transit the Corinth Canal - a memorable experience - and visit Delphi, centre of the ancient Greek world. As a final flourish Minerva sails into the Grand Harbour of Valletta to spend a day in the capital of Malta.
Fares from £2,415 per person. Departs 15 May 2010 for 15 nights
Itinerary summary
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Bulgaria
- Greece
- Malta
On your Swan Hellenic cruise
Travel in comfort with no more than 320 like-minded passengers.
Discover the history and culture of civilisations ancient and modern.
Enjoy a tailor-made programme of inclusive escorted shore excursions.
Travel with eminent guest speakers who bring you closer to each destination.
Dine in the restaurant of your choice in the company of your friends.
Be assured of exceptional value for money, including all tips on board and ashore.
Travel with a British company, established in 1954.
Price per person
- Brochure fares from £2,995 - Our Fare from = £2,415
Guest speakers
PROFESSOR CHARLES HIGHAM is a Research Professor at the University of Otago and Honorary Fellow of St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge. A fellow of the British Academy, his archaeological fieldwork in Greece, China and Southeast Asia has involved East-West contact along the Silk Road.
Detailed itinerary
| Date | Port | Country |
| 15-May-10 | Istanbul | Turkey |
| 16-May-10 | Istanbul | Turkey |
| 17-May-10 | At Sea | |
| 18-May-10 | Yalta | Ukraine |
| 19-May-10 | Sevastopol | Ukraine |
| 20-May-10 | Odessa | Ukraine |
| 21-May-10 | At Sea | |
| 22-May-10 | Nesebur | Bulgaria |
| 23-May-10 | Dardanelles | Turkey |
| 24-May-10 | Canakkale | Turkey |
| 25-May-10 | At Sea | |
| 26-May-10 | Corinth Canal | Greece |
| 27-May-10 | Itea | Greece |
| 28-May-10 | At Sea | |
| 29-May-10 | Valletta | Malta |
| 30-May-10 | Valletta | Malta |
Terms and condtions
Fares shown include applicable savings and are per person based on two people sharing a cabin. Includes flights, transfers, excursions. Offer applies to new bookings only, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Booking terms and conditions apply. Cabin number will be assigned at a later date. Travel insurance not included. Swan Hellenic is a trading name of All Leisure Holidays Ltd ABTA W0302 ATOL 3897.
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