Like an epic poem linking a glorious past to an unfolding present, your odyssey
to the fabled shores of the Eastern Mediterranean will leave you spellbound.
Venice, Dubrovnik, Mykonos and Santorini, home of the fabled lost Atlantis.
These are but a few of the names that send the imagination on a timeless expedition to the
birthplace of the gods. But you're not dreaming. You're traveling through time on the sea,
Italian Style, on a magical adventure to faraway lands of historic proportions.
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from New York and selected gateways and port charges/fees. U.S. Customs Fees and Excise Taxes, International Fees/Taxes/PFC's and Airline Taxes may apply. Andiamo Advance Purchase Rates are guaranteed for all bookings made 120 days prior to sailing. Within 120 days of sailing, discount may be reduced or eliminated. Valid for residents of US and Canada only. |
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2001 Sailing Dates: Jun.30; Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25; Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10 |
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Arrive
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Depart
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| Sat. | Venice, Italy |
6:00 pm
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| Sun. | Bari, Italy |
1:30 pm
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6:00 pm
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| Mon. | Katakolon, Greece |
12:30 pm
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6:00 pm
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| Tue. | Santorini, Greece |
8:00 am
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1:00 pm
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| Tue. | Mykonos, Greece |
5:30 pm
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10:00 pm
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| Wed. | Kusadasi, Turkey |
8:00 am
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6:00 pm
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| Thu. | At Sea |
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| Fri. | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
8:00 am
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1:00 pm
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| Sat. | Venice, Italy |
9:00 am
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Andiamo Advance Purchase Rate, category 1. |
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2001 Sailing Date: Nov. 17 |
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Arrive
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Depart
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| Nov. 17 | Venice, Italy |
6:00 pm
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| Nov. 18 | Bari, Italy |
NOON
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1:30 pm
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| Nov. 19 | Katakolon, Greece |
8:00 am
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1:00 pm
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| Nov. 20 | La Valletta, Malta |
8:00 am
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1:00 pm
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| Nov. 21 | Naples, Italy |
8:00 am
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1:00 pm
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| Nov. 22 | Genoa, Italy |
9:00 am
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Ports of Call
Fairy-tale houses that look like chanterelle mushrooms. Alberobello's little round houses with the cone-topped roofs are called trulli - and they are truly unique. Their origins are ancient - some date from 3000 B.C. And they are only found here.
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This ancient city is set on a peninsula and surrounded by a 1,000 year old protective wall. Said to be one of the prettiest spots in the world, it is as if you stepped back in time.
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Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus, is also the birthplace and home of Costa Cruises. With a maritime tradition like that, it's no wonder Genoeses are fanatic about sailing and anything having to do with the sea. Take time to explore a little. Florence's Renaissance splendors are only two hours away. And just down the Ligurian coast lies the prettiest of all ports, Portofino.
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Explore the site of the very first Olympic Games! Ancient Olympia is a short drive from Katakolon to see where the sacred flame is still lit every Olympic year. Wonder at the ruins of the awesome Temple of Zeus.
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Kusadasi is deservedly one of Turkey's best-loved Aegean resorts. Don't miss a trip to the astonishing ruins of ancient Ephesus, where 250,000 souls (including St. Paul and the Virgin Mary) resided in a city that once rivaled Rome.
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The Knights of St. John established their headquarters here in 1530. Places of interest include St. John's Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace, an armory and a hospital which became the site of an East/West Summit Meeting in 1989,
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For pure Mediterannean pizzazz, Mykonos can't be beat. Designer boutiques and beautifully bronzed Greek gods and godesses lie on Mykonos' beaches. And Mykonos' famous five white churches look down on it all in oblivious serenity.
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Naples is the diva of Italy. All the sights, scents and sounds of southern Italy are here. It's where pasta was invented and the first pizza was tossed. See the ashen ruins of Pompeii, where ancient Romans came to play, only to be lost under Vesuvius' fire and fury.
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The view from the top of Santorini is breathtaking. The harbor below is said to be the site of the lost city of Atlantis! Visit the ruins of Akrotiri and discover a recently unearthed Minoan town which was extinguished by a volcanic cataclysm in 1500 B.C.
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Venice is possibly the most romantic place you'll ever visit. It seems almost redundant to describe the charms of Venice. The cafes of St. Mark's Square, Palazzo-lined canals piled by gondolas, the elegant Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.
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