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Voyages to Antiquity Newsletter

Voyages to Antiquity offers cruises designed for amateur historians and anyone who wishes to understand more about the ancient world, combining boutique-style cruising with meticulously planned itineraries and specialist lecturers. Passengers are transported to a historic time of great civilisation and culture, exploring the myths and heritage of antiquity.

Exploring the Ancient World

Voyages to Antiquity navigates the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black seas, calling at spectacular locations associated with great civilisations. The choice of destinations is broad enough to satisfy any area of personal interest.

  • Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • Ephesus
  • Mycenae
  • Cruising the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black seas

Grand Voyages and the Aegean Odyssey

For those who feel there is too much to choose from, two consecutive cruises can be combined into a Grand Voyage, creating an unforgettable journey through areas of breathtaking natural beauty and fascinating history. Throughout, passengers enjoy the comforts of the company's ship, the Aegean Odyssey.

Expert Lecturers and Small Ship Cruising

Many cruises feature renowned professors and guest lecturers, including Professor Cartledge of Cambridge University, Raymond Asquith Earl of Oxford and Asquith, and Professor Cormack from the Courtauld Institute of Art, ensuring a high level of knowledge, expertise and professional service.

The company maintains a 'small ship cruising' ethos, carrying an average of 350 passengers. This approach avoids the claustrophobic atmosphere of larger vessels, brings magical views closer, and allows access to intimate harbours and coastlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these cruises designed for?

They are designed for amateur historians and anyone who simply wants to understand more about the ancient world, exploring its myths and heritage.

Which seas and destinations are covered?

Cruises navigate the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black seas, including locations such as Pompeii and Herculaneum, Ephesus and Mycenae.

What is a Grand Voyage?

A Grand Voyage combines two consecutive cruises into one extended journey through areas of breathtaking natural beauty and fascinating history.

What ship is used?

Cruises are operated aboard the Aegean Odyssey, a mid-sized ship carrying an average of 350 passengers.

Are there expert lecturers on board?

Yes. Many cruises feature renowned professors and guest lecturers, including Professor Cartledge of Cambridge University, Raymond Asquith Earl of Oxford and Asquith, and Professor Cormack from the Courtauld Institute of Art.

What are the benefits of small ship cruising?

The small ship ethos avoids the claustrophobic atmosphere of larger vessels, lets passengers appreciate magical views from a closer distance, and allows access to intimate harbours and coastlines.

This newsletter is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Voyages to Antiquity. For current details, visit the company's official website.

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