Untours Group Cruise: Turquoise Coast
Join other Untourists on an unforgettable sea journey along the Western coast of Turkey followed by two nights in Istanbul. Untours has reserved cabins at a reduced rate for you in three categories for the departure on September 21, 2012. For a truly memorable vacation, combine this cruise with a Greek Untour. Availability is limited and bookings must be made by February 27, 2012 so call us now at 1-888-868-6871.
Reduced Prices
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Port Charges: $190 • Single Supplement: 50% • 3rd person reduction (in Category B only): 30%
*Additional dates available on request
*Additional dates available on request
About This Cruise
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Itinerary Highlights
Rhodes (Greece), Patmos (Greece), Kusadasi with excursion to Ephesus (Turkey), Bodrum (Turkey)The Boat
S/C Panorama II. Accommodates up to 49 passengers in comfort.Terms and Conditions
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ITINERARY
Day 1 (Friday): Mamaris/Turkey - Rhodes/Greece
Embarkation from 3 to 4 pm. This evening we reach Rhodes, the city famous for its amazing fortified Old City, one of the best preserved Medieval settlement in Europe. Overnight in Rhodos port.
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Day 2 (Saturday): Rhodes - Symi/Greece
All day in Rhodes. Your optional excursion will also include a visit to the fishing village of Lindos and to the nearby Acropolis of Lindos. In the afternoon, we sail for the island of Symi. In the evening, we reach the quaint port of Symi with its typical architecture and lively atmosphere. Late at night we will sail north. Overnight at sea.
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Day 3 (Sunday): Patmos/Greece
In the morning we will stop at an island for a short swim stop (weather permitting). Mid day we arrive at magnificent Patmos, the Island of St. John's exile.Your optional Patmos afternoon excursion includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic centre of the medieval town of Chora. Overnight in port.
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Day 4 (Monday): Kusadasi/Turkey
The bustling port of Kusadasi is your gateway to Ephesus, one of the greatest classical sites of the Mediterranean. The white marble library, the marble theatre and the Roman baths will show the facets of Ancient Greek and Roman culture. Morning excursion to Ephesus. Overnight in port.
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Day 5 (Tuesday): Didim/Turkey
Didim, home of the antique city of Didyma was successively a Mycenaean, Cretan, Persian, Roman and Byzantine settlement. The optional excursions showcases the Oracle Shrine of Apollo and the Ancient city of Miletus once a powerful Ionian and is considered to have given birth to Western philosophy and to Thales in particular. Overnight in port.
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Day 6 (Wednesday): Didim - Bodrum/Turkey
Today we reach Bodrum known in the Antiquity as Halicarnassus, the capital city of Caria Kingdom. Herodotus the father of History was born here. Centuries later the Knight of St. John took over the city and built St. Peter's Castle. Our optional excursion includes the Halicarnassus site, the castle and the Mausoleum, once one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We leave Bodrum after dinner for a night sailing to Fethiye.
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Day 7 (Thursday): Fethiye - Marmaris/Turkey
We arrive at Fethiye, known as Telmessos in ancient times. The city was very prominent and a centre of prophecy, pledged to Apollo. That the city life was rich and highly cultured during the Hellenistic and Roman periods is evident from the existing monuments. Today, the majority of ancient ruins in Telmessos are rock-tombs, Lycian-type sarcophagi, the fortress and the Roman Theatre. Your morning excursion will also bring you to Pinara. After lunch you will return to port and board the Panorama II to sail to the Cleopatra Sunken baths site. After a last swim and farewell dinner, we sail to Marmaris. Arrival late at night and overnight in port.
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Day 8 (Friday): Marmaris/Turkey
Disembarkation after 9.30 am.
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S/C Panorama II
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Quick FactsLaunched: 2004Rebuilt: 0 Length: 50.00 meters Breadth: 11.00 meters Draft: 4.5 meters Crew: 16 - 18 persons Cruising speed: 10.00 knots Cabins: 25 |
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Discover a 2 masted state of the art sail cruiser which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 25 cabins. Panorama II was launched in 2004 offering the highest standard of accommodation and comfort safety. The public areas include a main lounge with deep pile carpet and comfortable sofas. The aft area at the Upper deck provides generous semi covered or sun exposed areas and some magnificent views. The restaurant area at the Lower deck is the perfect setting for any of your meals, with generous buffet space and seating, while the swimming platform enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit. The Panorama II cabins located at the upper and main decks are equipped with windows, while those at the lower deck come with portholes. All cabins are handsomely designed, finished with lustrous wood trims and warm fabrics. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes. | |
Cabins
All cabins are equipped with individual controlled A/C, piped music, TV (Satellite channels), telephone for internal use, mini safe box, mini fridge and hairdryer adapters (voltage: 220 V).Category B: Lower Deck (Double Bed only)
Category B cabins are located on the lower deck offering portholes and bathroom with showers. Cabin size is 125-130 sq. ft.
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Lower Deck (Twin Beds only)
Category A cabins are located on the lower deck offering portholes and bathroom with showers. Cabin size is about 138 sq. ft.
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Main or Upper Deck (Twin Beds or Double Bed)
Category M cabins are located on the main or upper deck offering windows and bathroom with showers. Cabin size is 125-132 sq. ft.
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Public Areas
Lounge Area
The public areas include a main lounge with deep pile carpet and comfortable sofas. Free PC use, Internet service and SAT TV is available in this area.
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Dining Area
The bar and restaurant area at the Lower deck is the perfect setting for your meals or drinks, with generous buffet space and seating. Special meal programmes (e.g. vegetarian meals) are available on request.
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Sundeck
The aft area at the Upper deck provides generous semi covered or sun exposed areas with loungers & chairs.
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Swimming Platform
The swimming platform on Panorama II stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit. For more active passengers equipment for water sports, such as kayak, snorkeling and windsurfing, is available on request.
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