Royal Caribbean: Explorer of The Seas 2020

S I M P LY FAM I LY E X P L O R E R O F T H E S EA S M E D I T E R R A N EA N C R U I S E S

FROM € 1189

EXPLORER OF THE SEAS MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES 2020

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Say hello to Explorer of the Seas®, boasting fantastic features including the FlowRider® surf simulator, outdoor cinema screen, virtual balconies in interior rooms and delicious dining choices. What will you discover onboard?

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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!

TEMPT YOUR TASTE BUDS WITH FOOD FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Fresh sushi, juicy steak, a rustic Italian feast or just a good old-fashioned hamburger – no matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it – and lot’s more besides – onboard Explorer of the Seas®.

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* Prices are per person & subject to availability in the appropriate classes at the time of booking. Price may vary without notice, Terms & Conditions Apply.

CHEERS!

QUENCH YOUR THIRST AT A VARIETY OF ONBOARD BARS

From craft ales to expertly-mixed cocktails, casual poolside bars to elegant evening venues, your perfect pub is here onboard the Explorer of the Seas®.

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ENTERTAINMENT PREPARE TO BE AMAZED

There are a host of fantastic ways to be entertained onboard Explorer of the Seas®, from Broadway-style musicals to designer shopping – you can have it all!

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SHOPPING SHOP TIL YOU DROP

With a host of amazing boutiques and a fun, lively atmosphere - The Royal Promendade is the beating heart of the Ship From designer fashion to luxury jewellery and art, there are plenty of places to splash out onboard.

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ACTIVITIES

THE FUN STARTS AS SOON AS YOU GET ONBOARD

Staying active on a Royal Caribbean holiday is easy, with a fantastic choice of onboard activ- ities to choose from, whether you want to surf

or swim! And if you want to take it easy, our relaxing pools and luxurious onboard spa are the perfect solution.

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ACCOMMODATION PICK A ROOM, ANY ROOM

and enjoy a perfect night’s sleep. With a team of dedicated stateroom attendants on hand 24/7 to answer your every beck and call, you’ll never find staying aboard on a Royal Caribbean ship anything short of extraordinary.

When you’re staying on an awe-inspiring ship, you’ll expect a jaw-dropping stateroom - that’s sea-faring talk for bedrooms. Which is why all of them are designed to wow, whatever your budget. Hunker down in one of the comfy beds

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INTERIOR ROOM

OCEAN VIEW ROOM

BALCONY ROOM

SUITES AND DELUXE ROOMS

PANORAMIC STATEROOM

ROYAL SUITE

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PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TWIN SHARING

€ 1189 € 1379 € 1469

QUAD SHARING TRIPLE SHARING

OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P

RETURN FLIGHTS MALTA/ROME/MALTA AIRLINE TAXES AND FUEL CHARGES

P P P

PORT TAXES

9 NIGHT CRUISE ON BOARD THE ON FULL BOARD BASIS ON BOARD THE EXPLORER OF THE SEAS BY ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES.

MEALS:

P

- 9 BREAKFASTS - 9 LUNCHES - 9 DINNERS

SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER

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OBLIGATORY RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS & ROME CITY TOUR € 120 PER PERSON OBLIGATORY CRUISE GRATUITIES € 140 PER PERSON CRUISE EXCURSIONS ARE OPTIONAL

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* Prices are per person & subject to availability in the appropriate classes at the time of booking. Price may vary without notice, Terms & Conditions Apply.

EasternMediterraneanCruise on Explorer on the Seas

30 TH AUGUST – 8 TH SEPTEMBER

€1189

HOLIDAY PACKAGES STARTING FROM 10DAY

VISITING: CHANIA, MYKONOS, EPHESUS, SANTORINI, PIRAEUS, NAPLES, ROME

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DAY 1 – MALTA

throngs Mykonos Town (aka Hora), a traditional whitewashed Cycladic maze, delighting in its authentic cubist charms and its chichi café bar boutique scene. The island’s hilly interior is dotted with small traditional villages quite a contrast to the merry bustle of the coast. Swing by the only other settlement of any size in Mykonos, Ano Mera, and have a look at its pretty, whitewashed Tourliani Monastery, just off the taverna-lined main square. EPHESUS is located on the western part of Turkey at the Aegean sea coast. Due to it’s location it was once a trading centre and a religious place, with a number of temples and churches. It is one of the important ancient, commercial cities of the Mediterranean part of the world. After more than a century and a half of excavation, the city’s recovered and renovated structures have made Ephesus Europe’s most complete classical metropolis. As capital of Roman Asia Minor, Ephesus was a vibrant city of over 250,000 inhabitants, the fourth largest in the empire after Rome, Alexandria and Antioch. Adding in traders, sailors and pilgrims to the Temple of Artemis, these numbers were even higher, meaning that in Ephesus one could encounter the full diversity of the Mediterranean world and its peoples. So important and wealthy was Ephesus that its Temple of Artemis, on the western edge of present-day Selçuk, was the biggest on earth, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. SANTORINI is definitely one of the most popular destinations in Greece. It is also considered one of the most spectacular and stunning landscapes in the entire world.The everlasting beauty of Santorini island attracts thousands of visitors every year and it is no wonder that the island is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its wild volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and beautiful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece. The main towns of Fira and Oia, a snow-drift of white Cycladic houses that line the cliff tops and spill like icy cornices down the terraced rock will take your breath away. And then there’s the sunsets, the glorious sunsets. And the island’s fascinating history, best revealed at the Minoan site of Akrotiri. ATHENS is a heady mix of ancient history and contemporary cool.The magnificent Acropolis, visible from almost every part of the city, is the

hub around which Athens still revolves. This temple city, built in the 5th century BC, serves as a daily reminder to Greeks of their heritage and the city’s many transformations. All over the urban basin, rooftops and balconies angle toward the landmark, a block of milky marble atop a steep-sided hill. Pull up your own chair, settle in and allow time to appreciate the Acropolis’ many moods, as the light shifts and the clouds cast their shifting shadows. NAPLES I s raw, high-octane energy, a place of soul-stirring art and panoramas, spontaneous conversations and unexpected, inimitable elegance. Welcome to Italy’s most unlikely masterpiece. Blessed with rich volcanic soils, a bountiful sea, and countless generations of culinary know-how, the Naples region is one of Italy’s epicurean heavyweights. It’s here that you’ll find the country’s best pizza, pasta and espresso, its most appetising street markets, not to mention some of its most celebrated dishes. From garlicky spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) to sultry ragù (meat and tomato sauce) and silky parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmigiana), the food on these streets is all about intensity and pleasure. CAPRI is beautiful – seriously beautiful. There’s barely a grubby building or untended garden to blemish the splendour. Steep cliffs rise majesticallyfromanimpossiblybluesea;elegant villas drip with wisteria and bougainvillea; even the trees seem to be carefully manicured. Long a preserve of celebrities and the super-rich, this small, precipitous island off the west end of the Sorrento Peninsula has a tangible deluxe feel. Your credit card can get a lot of exercise in its expensive restaurants and museum-quality jewellery shops – a cappuccino alone can cost €7. But, regardless of this, Capri is worth visiting, whatever your budget. Glide silently up craggy Monte Solaro on a chairlift. Relive erstwhile poetic glories in Villa Lysis. Find a quiet space in the sinuous lanes of Anacapri. In the process, you’ll enjoy some sublime moments. Breakfast and transfer from the Cruise Terminal to Rome for city tour of the most important landmarks as The Colosseum , Foro Romano, Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and more.Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Malta. DAY 10 – ROME - MALTA

Meet the tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Rome. Upon arrival transfer to the Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal for embarkation of your cruise on board the Explorer of The Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruises. Explorer of the Seas Gives Adventure a New Home Over 15 decks, the Explorer of the Seas is home to 15 lounges, clubs, and bars, 10 pools and whirlpools, and impressive activities at sea — such as rock climbing, ice skating, a basketball court, testing the Flow Rider surf simulator, and playing mini golf. At night the Royal Promenade livens up with duty-free shopping, parades, and dancing. Want to experience a three-story dining room? Or if you’re staying in an interior stateroom, how about a real-time, virtual projected balcony view? You can see both on the Explorer of the Seas. On the other end of the spectrum, suites offer concierge service and baby grand pianos. When you’re looking for downtime, you can have your choice of three pools and six whirlpools on the Explorer of the Seas. Perhaps you’d rather take a tai chi or yoga class. If you’re hungry, choose from a steakhouse, the dining room, Italian or Japanese cuisine, and more. PORTS OF CALL CHANIA is Crete’s most evocative city, with its prettyVenetianquarter, criss-crossedby narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbour. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels. Although all this beauty means the old town is deluged with tourists in summer, it’s still a great place to unwind. The Venetian Harbour is super for a stroll and a coffee or cocktail. Thanks to an active modern centre, it retains its charm in winter. Indie boutiques and an entire lane (Skridlof) dedicated to leather products provide good shopping and, with a multitude of creative restaurants, you’ll eat very well here. MYKONOS is the great glamour island of Greece and happily flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez meets Ibiza style and party hard reputation.The high-season mix of hedonistic holidaymakers, cruise-ship crowds and posturing fashionistas DAY 2 / 9 CRUISE

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PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TWIN SHARING

€ 1209 € 1329 € 1409

QUAD SHARING TRIPLE SHARING

OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P

RETURN FLIGHTS MALTA/ROME/MALTA AIRLINE TAXES AND FUEL CHARGES

P P P

PORT TAXES

7 NIGHT CRUISE ON BOARD THE ON FULL BOARD BASIS ON BOARD THE EXPLORER OF THE SEAS BY ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES.

MEALS:

P

- 7 BREAKFASTS - 7 LUNCHES - 7 DINNERS

SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER

P

OBLIGATORY RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS & ROME CITY TOUR € 120 PER PERSON OBLIGATORY CRUISE GRATUITIES € 109 PER PERSON CRUISE EXCURSIONS ARE OPTIONAL

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* Prices are per person & subject to availability in the appropriate classes at the time of booking. Price may vary without notice, Terms & Conditions Apply.

EasternMediterraneanCruise on Explorer on the Seas

16 TH – 23 RD AUGUST

€1209

HOLIDAY PACKAGES STARTING FROM 8DAY

VISITING: SANTORINI, MYKONOS, PIRAEUS, NAPLES, ROME

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DAY 1 – MALTA – ROME

landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and beautiful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece. The main towns of Fira and Oia, a snow-drift of white Cycladic houses that line the cliff tops and spill like icy cornices down the terraced rock will take your breath away. And then there’s the sunsets, the glorious sunsets. And the island’s fascinating history, best revealed at the Minoan site of Akrotiri. MYKONOS is the great glamour island of Greece and happily flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez meets Ibiza style and party hard reputation.The high-season mix of hedonistic holidaymakers, cruise-ship crowds and posturing fashionistas throngs Mykonos Town (aka Hora), a traditional whitewashed Cycladic maze, delighting in its authentic cubist charms and its chichi café bar boutique scene. The island’s hilly interior is dotted with small traditional villages quite a contrast to the merry bustle of the coast. Swing by the only other settlement of any size in Mykonos, Ano Mera, and have a look at its pretty, whitewashed Tourliani Monastery, just off the taverna-lined main square. ATHENS is a heady mix of ancient history and contemporary cool.The magnificent Acropolis, visible from almost every part of the city, is the hub around which Athens still revolves. This temple city, built in the 5th century BC, serves as a daily reminder to Greeks of their heritage and the city’s many transformations. All over the urban basin, rooftops and balconies angle toward the landmark, a block of milky marble atop a steep-sided hill. Pull up your own chair, settle in and allow time to appreciate the Acropolis’ many moods, as the light shifts and the clouds cast their shifting shadows. NAPLES is raw, high-octane energy, a place of soul-stirring art and panoramas, spontaneous conversations and unexpected, inimitable

elegance. Welcome to Italy’s most unlikely masterpiece. Blessed with rich volcanic soils, a bountiful sea, and countless generations of culinary know-how, the Naples region is one of Italy’s epicurean heavyweights. It’s here that you’ll find the country’s best pizza, pasta and espresso, its most appetising street markets, not to mention some of its most celebrated dishes. From garlicky spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) to sultry ragù (meat and tomato sauce) and silky parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmigiana), the food on these streets is all about intensity and pleasure. CAPRI is beautiful – seriously beautiful. There’s barely a grubby building or untended garden to blemish the splendour. Steep cliffs rise majesticallyfromanimpossiblybluesea;elegant villas drip with wisteria and bougainvillea; even the trees seem to be carefully manicured. Long a preserve of celebrities and the super-rich, this small, precipitous island off the west end of the Sorrento Peninsula has a tangible deluxe feel. Your credit card can get a lot of exercise in its expensive restaurants and museum-quality jewellery shops – a cappuccino alone can cost €7. But, regardless of this, Capri is worth visiting, whatever your budget. Glide silently up craggy Monte Solaro on a chairlift. Relive erstwhile poetic glories in Villa Lysis. Find a quiet space in the sinuous lanes of Anacapri. In the process, you’ll enjoy some sublime moments. Breakfast and transfer from the Cruise Terminal to Rome for city tour of the most important landmarks as The Colosseum , Foro Romano, Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and more.Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Malta. DAY 8 – ROME - MALTA

Meet the tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Rome. Upon arrival transfer to the Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal for embarkation of your cruise on board the Explorer of The Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruises. Explorer of the Seas Gives Adventure a New Home Over 15 decks, the Explorer of the Seas is home to 15 lounges, clubs, and bars, 10 pools and whirlpools, and impressive activities at sea — such as rock climbing, ice skating, a basketball court, testing the Flow Rider surf simulator, and playing mini golf. At night the Royal Promenade livens up with duty-free shopping, parades, and dancing. Want to experience a three-story dining room? Or if you’re staying in an interior stateroom, how about a real-time, virtual projected balcony view? You can see both on the Explorer of the Seas. On the other end of the spectrum, suites offer concierge service and baby grand pianos. When you’re looking for downtime, you can have your choice of three pools and six whirlpools on the Explorer of the Seas. Perhaps you’d rather take a tai chi or yoga class. If you’re hungry, choose from a steakhouse, the dining room, Italian or Japanese cuisine, and more. SANTORINI is definitely one of the most popular destinations in Greece. It is also considered one of the most spectacular and stunning landscapes in the entire world.The everlasting beauty of Santorini island attracts thousands of visitors every year and it is no wonder that the island is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its wild volcanic PORTS OF CALL DAY 2 / 7 CRUISE

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PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TWIN SHARING

€ 1229 € 1339 € 1429

QUAD SHARING TRIPLE SHARING

OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P

RETURN FLIGHTS MALTA/ROME/MALTA AIRLINE TAXES AND FUEL CHARGES

P P P

PORT TAXES

7 NIGHT CRUISE ON BOARD THE ON FULL BOARD BASIS ON BOARD THE EXPLORER OF THE SEAS BY ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES.

MEALS:

P

- 7 BREAKFASTS - 7 LUNCHES - 7 DINNERS

SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER

P

OBLIGATORY RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS & ROME CITY TOUR € 120 PER PERSON OBLIGATORY CRUISE GRATUITIES € 109 PER PERSON CRUISE EXCURSIONS ARE OPTIONAL

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* Prices are per person & subject to availability in the appropriate classes at the time of booking. Price may vary without notice, Terms & Conditions Apply.

EasternMediterraneanCruise on Explorer on the Seas

9 TH – 16 TH AUGUST

€1229

HOLIDAY PACKAGES STARTING FROM 8 DAY

VISITING: SANTORINI, EPHESUS, MYKONOS, NAPLES, ROME

DAY 1 – MALTA – ROME

NAPLES is raw, high-octane energy, a place of soul-stirring art and panoramas, spontaneous conversations and unexpected, inimitable elegance. Welcome to Italy’s most unlikely masterpiece. Blessed with rich volcanic soils, a bountiful sea, and countless generations of culinary know-how, the Naples region is one of Italy’s epicurean heavyweights. It’s here that you’ll find the country’s best pizza, pasta and espresso, its most appetising street markets, not to mention some of its most celebrated dishes. From garlicky spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) to sultry ragù (meat and tomato sauce) and silky parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmigiana), the food on these streets is all about intensity and pleasure. CAPRI is beautiful – seriously beautiful. There’s barely a grubby building or untended garden to blemish the splendour. Steep cliffs rise majesticallyfromanimpossiblybluesea;elegant villas drip with wisteria and bougainvillea; even the trees seem to be carefully manicured. Long a preserve of celebrities and the super-rich, this small, precipitous island off the west end of the Sorrento Peninsula has a tangible deluxe feel. Your credit card can get a lot of exercise in its expensive restaurants and museum-quality jewellery shops – a cappuccino alone can cost €7. But, regardless of this, Capri is worth visiting, whatever your budget. Glide silently up craggy Monte Solaro on a chairlift. Relive erstwhile poetic glories in Villa Lysis. Find a quiet space in the sinuous lanes of Anacapri. In the process, you’ll enjoy some sublime moments. Breakfast and transfer from the Cruise Terminal to Rome for city tour of the most important landmarks as The Colosseum , Foro Romano, Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and more.Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Malta. DAY 8 – ROME - MALTA

The main towns of Fira and Oia, a snow-drift of white Cycladic houses that line the cliff tops and spill like icy cornices down the terraced rock will take your breath away. And then there’s the sunsets, the glorious sunsets. And the island’s fascinating history, best revealed at the Minoan site of Akrotiri. EPHESUS is located on the western part of Turkey at the Aegean sea coast. Due to it’s location it was once a trading centre and a religious place, with a number of temples and churches. It is one of the important ancient, commercial cities of the Mediterranean part of the world. After more than a century and a half of excavation, the city’s recovered and renovated structures have made Ephesus Europe’s most complete classical metropolis. As capital of Roman Asia Minor, Ephesus was a vibrant city of over 250,000 inhabitants, the fourth largest in the empire after Rome, Alexandria and Antioch. Adding in traders, sailors and pilgrims to the Temple of Artemis, these numbers were even higher, meaning that in Ephesus one could encounter the full diversity of the Mediterranean world and its peoples. So important and wealthy was Ephesus that its Temple of Artemis, on the western edge of present-day Selçuk, was the biggest on earth, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. MYKONOS is the great glamour island of Greece and happily flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez meets Ibiza style and party hard reputation.The high-season mix of hedonistic holidaymakers, cruise-ship crowds and posturing fashionistas throngs Mykonos Town (aka Hora), a traditional whitewashed Cycladic maze, delighting in its authentic cubist charms and its chichi café bar boutique scene. The island’s hilly interior is dotted with small traditional villages quite a contrast to the merry bustle of the coast. Swing by the only other settlement of any size in Mykonos, Ano Mera, and have a look at its pretty, whitewashed Tourliani Monastery, just off the taverna-lined main square.

Meet the tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Rome. Upon arrival transfer to the Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal for embarkation of your cruise on board the Explorer of The Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruises. Explorer of the Seas Gives Adventure a New Home Over 15 decks, the Explorer of the Seas is home to 15 lounges, clubs, and bars, 10 pools and whirlpools, and impressive activities at sea — such as rock climbing, ice skating, a basketball court, testing the Flow Rider surf simulator, and playing mini golf. At night the Royal Promenade livens up with duty-free shopping, parades, and dancing. Want to experience a three-story dining room? Or if you’re staying in an interior stateroom, how about a real-time, virtual projected balcony view? You can see both on the Explorer of the Seas. On the other end of the spectrum, suites offer concierge service and baby grand pianos. When you’re looking for downtime, you can have your choice of three pools and six whirlpools on the Explorer of the Seas. Perhaps you’d rather take a tai chi or yoga class. If you’re hungry, choose from a steakhouse, the dining room, Italian or Japanese cuisine, and more. Ports of call SANTORINI is definitely one of the most popular destinations in Greece. It is also considered one of the most spectacular and stunning landscapes in the entire world.The everlasting beauty of Santorini island attracts thousands of visitors every year and it is no wonder that the island is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its wild volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and beautiful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece. DAY 2 / 7 CRUISE

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PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TWIN SHARING

€ 1229 € 1349 € 1439

QUAD SHARING TRIPLE SHARING

OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P

RETURN FLIGHTS MALTA/ROME/MALTA AIRLINE TAXES AND FUEL CHARGES

P P P

PORT TAXES

8 NIGHT CRUISE ON BOARD THE ON FULL BOARD BASIS ON BOARD THE EXPLORER OF THE SEAS BY ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES.

MEALS:

P

- 8 BREAKFASTS - 8 LUNCHES - 8 DINNERS

SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER

P

OBLIGATORY RETURN AIRPORT TRANSFERS & ROME CITY TOUR € 120 PER PERSON OBLIGATORY CRUISE GRATUITIES € 124 PER PERSON CRUISE EXCURSIONS ARE OPTIONAL

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EasternMediterraneanCruise on Explorer on the Seas 1 ST – 9 TH AUGUST

€1229

HOLIDAY PACKAGES STARTING FROM 9DAY

VISITING: MESSINA, MYKONOS, ATHENS (PIRAEUS) , SANTORINI NAPLES/CAPRI

DAY 1 – MALTA – ROME

MYKONOS is the great glamour island of Greece and happily flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez meets Ibiza style and party hard reputation. The high-season mix of hedonistic holidaymakers, cruise-ship crowds and posturing fashionistas throngs Mykonos Town (aka Hora), a traditional whitewashed Cycladic maze, delighting in its authentic cubist charms and its chichi café bar boutique scene. The island’s hilly interior is dotted with small traditional villages quite a contrast to the merry bustle of the coast. Swing by the only other settlement of any size in Mykonos, Ano Mera, and have a look at its pretty, whitewashed Tourliani Monastery, just off the taverna-lined main square. ATHENS is a heady mix of ancient history and contemporary cool.The magnificent Acropolis, visible from almost every part of the city, is the hub around which Athens still revolves. This temple city, built in the 5th century BC, serves as a daily reminder to Greeks of their heritage and the city’s many transformations. All over the urban basin, rooftops and balconies angle toward the landmark, a block of milky marble atop a steep-sided hill. Pull up your own chair, settle in and allow time to appreciate the Acropolis’ many moods, as the light shifts and the clouds cast their shifting shadows. SANTORINI is definitely one of the most popular destinations in Greece. It is also considered one of the most spectacular and stunning landscapes in the entire world.The everlasting beauty of Santorini island attracts thousands of visitors every year and it is no wonder that the island is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its wild volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and beautiful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece. The main towns of Fira and Oia, a snow-drift of white Cycladic houses that line the cliff tops and spill like icy cornices down the terraced rock will take your breath away. And then there’s the sunsets, the glorious sunsets. And the island’s fascinating history, best revealed at the Minoan site of Akrotiri.

NAPLES is raw, high-octane energy, a place of soul-stirring art and panoramas, spontaneous conversations and unexpected, inimitable elegance. Welcome to Italy’s most unlikely masterpiece. Blessed with rich volcanic soils, a bountiful sea, and countless generations of culinary know-how, the Naples region is one of Italy’s epicurean heavyweights. It’s here that you’ll find the country’s best pizza, pasta and espresso, its most appetising street markets, not to mention some of its most celebrated dishes. From garlicky spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) to sultry ragù (meat and tomato sauce) and silky parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmigiana), the food on these streets is all about intensity and pleasure. CAPRI is beautiful – seriously beautiful. There’s barely a grubby building or untended garden to blemish the splendour. Steep cliffs rise majestically from an impossibly blue sea; elegant villas drip with wisteria and bougainvillea; even the trees seem to be carefully manicured. Long a preserve of celebrities and the super- rich, this small, precipitous island off the west end of the Sorrento Peninsula has a tangible deluxe feel. Your credit card can get a lot of exercise in its expensive restaurants and museum-quality jewellery shops – a cappuccino alone can cost €7. But, regardless of this, Capri is worth visiting, whatever your budget. Glide silently up craggy Monte Solaro on a chairlift. Relive erstwhile poetic glories in Villa Lysis. Find a quiet space in the sinuous lanes of Anacapri. In the process, you’ll enjoy some sublime moments. Breakfast and transfer from the Cruise Terminal to Rome for city tour of the most important landmarks as The Colosseum , Foro Romano, Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and more.Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Malta. DAY 9 – ROME - MALTA

Meet the tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Rome. Upon arrival transfer to the Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal for embarkation of your cruise on board the Explorer of The Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruises. Explorer of the Seas Gives Adventure a New Home Over 15 decks, the Explorer of the Seas is home to 15 lounges, clubs, and bars, 10 pools and whirlpools, and impressive activities at sea — such as rock climbing, ice skating, a basketball court, testing the Flow Rider surf simulator, and playing mini golf. At night the Royal Promenade livens up with duty-free shopping, parades, and dancing. Want to experience a three-story dining room? Or if you’re staying in an interior stateroom, how about a real-time, virtual projected balcony view? You can see both on the Explorer of the Seas. On the other end of the spectrum, suites offer concierge service and baby grand pianos. When you’re looking for downtime, you can have your choice of three pools and six whirlpools on the Explorer of the Seas. Perhaps you’d rather take a tai chi or yoga class. If you’re hungry, choose from a steakhouse, the dining room, Italian or Japanese cuisine, and more. MESSINA sits on a curved harbour at the northernmost point of Sicily’s Ionian Coast and is just a few kilometres from the Italian mainland,. For centuries it has been a major transport hub and today it’s an important gateway to and from the island. It is a city of wide boulevards and elegant turn-of-the- century buildings. Messina is home to one of Sicily’s finest cathedrals, an engaging art museum and local swordfish celebrated by gourmets across the island. Historical monuments are thin on the ground DAY 2 / 8 CRUISE PORTS OF CALL

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QUAD SHARING TRIPLE SHARING

OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P

RETURN FLIGHTS MALTA/ROME/MALTA AIRLINE TAXES AND FUEL CHARGES

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VISITING: MESSINA, CHANIA, MYKONOS, EPHESUS, SANTORINI, PIRAEUS, NAPLES, ROME

ATHENS is a heady mix of ancient history and contemporary cool.The magnificent Acropolis, visible from almost every part of the city, is the hub around which Athens still revolves. This temple city, built in the 5th century BC, serves as a daily reminder to Greeks of their heritage and the city’s many transformations. All over the urban basin, rooftops and balconies angle toward the landmark, a block of milky marble atop a steep-sided hill. Pull up your own chair, settle in and allow time to appreciate the Acropolis’ many moods, as the light shifts and the clouds cast their shifting shadows. NAPLES is raw, high-octane energy, a place of soul-stirring art and panoramas, spontaneous conversations and unexpected, inimitable elegance. Welcome to Italy’s most unlikely masterpiece. Blessed with rich volcanic soils, a bountiful sea, and countless generations of culinary know-how, the Naples region is one of Italy’s epicurean heavyweights. It’s here that you’ll find the country’s best pizza, pasta and espresso, its most appetising street markets, not to mention some of its most celebrated dishes. From garlicky spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) to sultry ragù (meat and tomato sauce) and silky parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmigiana), the food on these streets is all about intensity and pleasure. CAPRI is beautiful – seriously beautiful. There’s barely a grubby building or untended garden to blemish the splendour. Steep cliffs rise majesticallyfromanimpossiblybluesea;elegant villas drip with wisteria and bougainvillea; even the trees seem to be carefully manicured. Long a preserve of celebrities and the super-rich, this small, precipitous island off the west end of the Sorrento Peninsula has a tangible deluxe feel. Your credit card can get a lot of exercise in its expensive restaurants and museum-quality jewellery shops – a cappuccino alone can cost €7. But, regardless of this, Capri is worth visiting, whatever your budget. Glide silently up craggy Monte Solaro on a chairlift. Relive erstwhile poetic glories in Villa Lysis. Find a quiet space in the sinuous lanes of Anacapri. In the process, you’ll enjoy some sublime moments. DAY 11 – ROME - MALTA Breakfast and transfer from the Cruise Terminal to Rome for city tour of the most important landmarks as The Colosseum , Foro Romano, Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and more.Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Malta.

DAY 1 – MALTA Meet the tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Rome. Upon arrival transfer to the Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal for embarkation of your cruise on board the Explorer of The Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruises. DAY 2 / 10 CRUISE Explorer of the Seas Gives Adventure a New Home Over 15 decks, the Explorer of the Seas is home to 15 lounges, clubs, and bars, 10 pools and whirlpools, and impressive activities at sea — such as rock climbing, ice skating, a basketball court, testing the Flow Rider surf simulator, and playing mini golf. At night the Royal Promenade livens up with duty-free shopping, parades, and dancing. Want to experience a three-story dining room? Or if you’re staying in an interior stateroom, how about a real-time, virtual projected balcony view? You can see both on the Explorer of the Seas. On the other end of the spectrum, suites offer concierge service and baby grand pianos. When you’re looking for downtime, you can have your choice of three pools and six whirlpools on the Explorer of the Seas. Perhaps you’d rather take a tai chi or yoga class. If you’re hungry, choose from a steakhouse, the dining room, Italian or Japanese cuisine, and more. PORTS OF CALL MESSINA sits on a curved harbour at the northernmost point of Sicily’s Ionian Coast and is just a few kilometres from the Italian mainland,. For centuries it has been a major transport hub and today it’s an important gateway to and from the island. It is a city of wide boulevards and elegant turn-of-the- century buildings. Messina is home to one of Sicily’s finest cathedrals, an engaging art museum and local swordfish celebrated by gourmets across the island. Historical monuments are thin on the ground. CHANIA is Crete’s most evocative city, with its prettyVenetianquarter, criss-crossedby narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbour. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels. Although all this beauty means the old town is deluged with tourists in summer, it’s still a great place to unwind. The Venetian Harbour is super for a stroll and a coffee or cocktail. Thanks to an active modern centre, it retains its charm in winter. Indie boutiques and an entire lane (Skridlof) dedicated to leather products

provide good shopping and, with a multitude of creative restaurants, you’ll eat very well here. MYKONOS is the great glamour island of Greece and happily flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez meets Ibiza style and party hard reputation.The high-season mix of hedonistic holidaymakers, cruise-ship crowds and posturing fashionistas throngs Mykonos Town (aka Hora), a traditional whitewashed Cycladic maze, delighting in its authentic cubist charms and its chichi café bar boutique scene. The island’s hilly interior is dotted with small traditional villages quite a contrast to the merry bustle of the coast. Swing by the only other settlement of any size in Mykonos, Ano Mera, and have a look at its pretty, whitewashed Tourliani Monastery, just off the taverna-lined main square. EPHESUS is located on the western part of Turkey at the Aegean sea coast. Due to it’s location it was once a trading centre and a religious place, with a number of temples and churches. It is one of the important ancient, commercial cities of the Mediterranean part of the world. After more than a century and a half of excavation, the city’s recovered and renovated structures have made Ephesus Europe’s most complete classical metropolis. As capital of Roman Asia Minor, Ephesus was a vibrant city of over 250,000 inhabitants, the fourth largest in the empire after Rome, Alexandria and Antioch. Adding in traders, sailors and pilgrims to the Temple of Artemis, these numbers were even higher, meaning that in Ephesus one could encounter the full diversity of the Mediterranean world and its peoples. So important and wealthy was Ephesus that its Temple of Artemis, on the western edge of present-day Selçuk, was the biggest on earth, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. SANTORINI is definitely one of the most popular destinations in Greece. It is also considered one of the most spectacular and stunning landscapes in the entire world.The everlasting beauty of Santorini island attracts thousands of visitors every year and it is no wonder that the island is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its wild volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and beautiful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece. The main towns of Fira and Oia, a snow-drift of white Cycladic houses that line the cliff tops and spill like icy cornices down the terraced rock will take your breath away. And then there’s the sunsets, the glorious sunsets. And the island’s fascinating history, best revealed at the Minoan site of Akrotiri.

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