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Costa Smeralda Corinth Canal HOLIDAY INFORMATION Holiday number: CEXXM16 Pompeii Cat Deck Cabin type Price per person Discounted Full fare fare Save up to £450 £530 £560 £600 £560 £630 £610 £750 DAY 6 Corfu Sailing through the Ionian Sea, we reach Corfu, considered one of the most beautiful Greek islands. We have the chance to visit the capital, Corfu Town, with its labyrinth of narrow winding streets filled with Italian-style architecture. DAY 7 Kefalonia The largest of the Ionian islands, Kefalonia is home to picturesque villages, Roman, Venetian & Byzantine ruins, beautiful beaches and is famous as the setting for Louis de Bernieres bestseller, Captain Corellis Mandolin. Shore excursions will give you a panoramic tour of the island and visit many of the places associated with the book. DAY 8 Zante Continuing south we reach Zante, an idyllic island of pine-covered hills, emerald waters and picturesque villages set between groves of olive and almond trees. Shore excursions will explore the island with its beautiful beaches and the Blue Caves. DAY 9 Katakolon This tranquil port on the western edge of the Peloponnese will welcome you to its delightful shops and cafes overlooking the lovely beach. You wont want to miss our shore excursion to Olympia. Amongst the wild olives and plane trees lie the ruins of important temples. See the Doric Temple of Zeus, where the Olympic flame was kept burning between games. Nearby is the Temple of Hera, and the Stadium, where we can still make out the 200-metre-long track and the athletes starting and finishing lines. DAY 10 Itea We spend the day in Itea, on mainland Greece. This is our gateway to Delphi, the most beautifully located of all ancient Greek sites. We see the Temple of Apollo; dating from the 4th century BC; the well-preserved Stadium, where games were held in honour of Apollo; and the Kastelian Spring, where pilgrims had to wash to purify themselves before seeking the wisdom of the Oracle. DAY 11 Corinth Canal Make sure youre on deck this morning as we sail through the spectacular Corinth Canal. Hewn out of solid rock, the sixkilometre-long canal took eleven years to build and is one of the most important stretches of water in the world, linking the Aegean and Ionian Seas. DAY 12 Nafplio A charming, timeless town, Nafplio was once the capital of Greece. Sights include the 18th century Venetian Palamidi Fortress; the Fortress Bourtzi, situated on a small island in the bay; and the Akronapflia, the oldest part of the city. Perhaps experience a taste of Ancient Greece with our shore excursions, visiting locations such as Mycenae and Epidaurus. DAY 13 Friday 24 October Piraeus We arrive in Piraeus this morning and transfer to the airport for our return flight. A B C F G H I J K D E Inside 2 bed Inside Emerald 2 bed Inside Diamond 2 bed Outside Diamond 2 bed Outside Jade 2 bed Outside Emerald 2 bed/Double Outside Diamond 2 bed/Double Outside Aquamarine 2 bed/Superior Outside double Sapphire superior/balcony Principal/ Outside single Jade Outside single Principal superior Jade £1949 £2149 £2249 £2349 £2449 £2549 £2649 £2999 £3299 £2999 £3299 £1499 £1619 £1689 £1749 £1889 £1919 £2039 £2249 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT £2579 £720 Prices are based on the occupancy of cabins as described with private shower and wc. Supplements Per Person Holiday Insurance - see page 53 Shore Excursions - see pages 8 & 9 Please see pages 58-59 for details of items not included in the holiday price and our price promise. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Your Journey Flights are available from London Gatwick and Manchester. Coach travel to and from the airport from a wide choice of departure points is available for just £20 return. Alternatively, take advantage of our National Express coach offer from over 1,200 pick-up points nationwide for just £15 return. If you prefer to travel independently, discounted airport parking is available at a cost of £20  please see pages 54 & 55 for details. Your Ship - Ocean Majesty For further details and a deck plan see pages 6 & 7 and 14 & 15. To view dates & prices click here To book click here 41