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Egypt: The Land Of The Pharaohs

8 Jun 2017,
by Sophie Hedges
In: Cruises, Destinations

In October 2018, Aegean Odyssey will take her guests on a remarkable journey through Greece and Egypt on a cruise and land tour that combines the very best of these two ancient lands. It’s been several years since Voyages to Antiquity visited Egypt and we are thrilled and very excited to be taking our guests back to this fascinating part of our world. Aegean Odyssey’s ‘Aegean Experience and Cairo’ adventure will begin with land tours and hotel stays in Athens, …

Chichen Itza is the 2nd most visited archeological site of Mexico today

A New Year, A New World, A New Understanding…

6 Jun 2017,
by Sophie Hedges
In: Cruises, Destinations, Lecturers, On board the Aegean Odyssey

In anticipation of our forthcoming cruise to Cuba & Maya Mexico, departing in December 2017, we talked to Guest lecturer Dr Diane Davies a Maya archaeologist and honorary research associate of the Institute of Archaeology, University College London. Diane will be lecturing on board Aegean Odyssey and is excited to share her passion for Maya culture. I am very excited to share with you my passion for the Maya culture, both ancient and modern. You will be fascinated to learn …

Cuba: a history and a cruise

17 May 2017,
by Sophie Hedges
In: Cruises, Destinations, On board the Aegean Odyssey

Cuba is one of the newest and most exciting destinations that features on our winter cruise season and we’re very excited to be taking you there. One of the most magnificent yet aged places in the world, Cuba is one that will delight and satisfy the intrepid adventurer in us all, and our blog today looks a little closer at the history of the island and what you can look forward to during your visit with Voyages to Antiquity. Cuba …

Enjoy the weather and relax on the Lido Deck

Voyages to Antiquity by the Cruise Experts

2 May 2017,
by Sophie Hedges
In: Cruises, Destinations, On board the Aegean Odyssey, Passengers' journals

Combining the comfort and benefits of boutique-style cruising with the very best of cultural travel, Voyages to Antiquity offers an opportunity to explore the history, culture and natural wonders of some of the best destinations in the world and we think we’re rather good at it. We suppose it’s easy for us to say how good we are, but what would the experts say? We asked some of the cruise industry’s most respected and trusted travel writers, journalists and bloggers to tell …

Easter Traditions from Around the World

13 Apr 2017,
by Sophie Hedges
In: Be inspired, Cruises, On board the Aegean Odyssey, Special events

In our blog today, we take a look at some interesting Easter traditions from around the world. Different countries and cultures have their own special traditions to celebrate the Easter holiday, for many it is a time of celebrations and feasting. Christians come together to commemorate the resurrection of Christ, whereas others celebrate Easter by decorating, exchanging or searching for eggs. Read on to find out more about Easter Traditions from around the world. 1: Italy (Rome) For many years, …

Dr Carrie Gibson, historian and author of Empire’s Crossroads: A History of the Caribbean

Travel with historian and author Dr Carrie Gibson

30 Mar 2017,
by Sophie Hedges
In: Be inspired, Cruises, Destinations, Excursions, Lecturers, Shore tours, Voyages to Antiquity staff

Our new winter season features wonderful voyages through the Caribbean, calling at Mexico, Antigua, Barbados and to the historic island of Cuba. These voyages have been planned with the help of Dr Carrie Gibson, historian and author of Empire’s Crossroads: A History of the Caribbean. We are delighted that Carrie will be joining us as a guest speaker on several of Aegean Odyssey’s sailings. The Caribbean is Carrie’s favourite part of the world, so we asked her what she is most looking …

View on french Riviera with yachts in Cannes

Spring in the Mediterranean

27 Mar 2017,
by Sophie Hedges
In: Be inspired, Cruises, Destinations, Excursions, Lecturers, On board the Aegean Odyssey, Shore tours

In May 2017, Aegean Odyssey will sail from the ancient city of Rome to the picturesque city of Nice on the French Riviera. It’s a springtime cruise that offers calls to some of the best destinations in the Mediterranean, over the course of 11-days, and includes 6 tours in 2 countries. The ideal spring break, and with a single supplement of only 10%, everyone can enjoy this wonderful journey with us. Aegean Odyssey will sail from Rome to the city …

Volcanic landscapes on Timanfaya. Lanzarote, Canary Islands

‘Geology and Art’ on board Aegean Odyssey by Dr Peter Cattermole

7 Mar 2017,
by Sophie Hedges
In: Cruises, Destinations, Excursions, Lecturers, On board the Aegean Odyssey, Shore tours

In anticipation of our forthcoming cruise to Seville, Morocco & Canary Islands, we talked to planetary Geologist and Volcanologist Dr Peter Cattermole. Peter will be lecturing on board Aegean Odyssey in November, focusing on the interesting scenery through which we will be travelling to. From the standpoint of a both the geologist and art lover, this cruise offers a wonderfully diverse itinerary. Beginning on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, with its backdrop of the Betics Mountains, continuing with by a chance to cruise the amazing …

Lisbon street with the Cathedral in the background

Destinations inspired by BBC’s Rick Stein’s Long Weekends

25 Jan 2017,
by Sophie Hedges
In: Be inspired, Cruises, Destinations, Excursions, On board the Aegean Odyssey, Shore tours

As Rick Stein’s series of ‘Long Weekends’ across Europe concluded last week, it made us think about all the wonderful destinations that he visited. We look back at his ten-part series, reliving some of the fascinating cities that he stopped at. Cities that you too can visit on a cruise with Voyages to Antiquity in 2017. Palermo Palermo, located on the island of Sicily, is full of interesting things to see and do. The Palatine Chapel, built during the 1130’s …

The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception is one of eleven Roman Catholic cathedrals on the island of Cuba

Winter is coming….. Fascinating new explorations in winter 2017/18

5 Jan 2017,
by Jos Dewing
In: Cruises, Exclusive tours, Excursions, On board the Aegean Odyssey, Special events

Having spent the past seven years defining and refining our unique approach to cruising the lesser-known and lesser-explored places and ports of Europe, Voyages to Antiquity is delighted to announce that a completely new programme for the winter months is here – request a copy of our brochure today. We have been looking for a complete destination that can become a suitable home for Aegean Odyssey during the winter months, one which will enable us to deliver our unique insight, focus …