Bridge to the Black Sea
A New Departures’ Exclusive Excursion
The pleasure of your company is requested for ourNew Departures' Exclusive Excursion:Bridge to the Black Sea with Mike Flader aboard the Holland America cruise ship Prinsendam, 6-20 October 2007.
ACBL Director Mike Flader will once again lead our group and guide you to improving your game. Learn more about our unique bridge cruises!
We are doubly thrilled with this cruise in October 2007: first, it is aboard Holland America’s MS Prinsendam. Second, the itinerary: Rome, Croatia, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria. We’ve attempted to find a well-priced Black Sea sailing for several years, and now we have one. Due to New Departures’ relationship with Holland America, they’ve negotiated an extra-ordinary discount.
It is one of those instances where “this price may not be advertised” is true. It is offered EXCLUSIVELY through New Departures: SAVE UP TO 27 PER CENT - CALL FOR
BEST PRICE
– Superior Verandah Suite SS $10,109.00
– Deluxe Verandah AA $ 7289.00
–Large Outside C $ 6239.00
– Outside D $ 6119.00
Rates listed are cruise-only, port fees and taxes are approximately $132.69 and subject to change.
Single supplement is 100 percent. Call us for rates of international air, ship transfers and pre- and post-night hotel stays.
Day/Destination
Saturday: Rome, Italy
You sail this evening at 5:00 PM;
optional day excursions are available for
the Eternal City
Sunday: At sea
Monday: Dubrovnik, Croatia
This is one of the world’s greatest walled cities - a beautiful, ancient place that is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces.
Tuesday: Saranda, Albania
When Conde Nast Traveler once wrote that Albania was "the next place", they probably had this city in mind with its mild climate and incredible view of the Ionian Sea
Wednesday: Katakolon, Greece
Twenty-five miles to the east of Katakolon lies the site where the Ancient Olympiad was first held in 776 BC.
Thursday: At sea
Friday/Saturday: Istanbul, Turkey
Blurring the line between east and west, Istanbul stands at the crossroads of two continents. The city's architecture is rivaled only by its spectacular natural setting on the Bosphorus Strait. See the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Byzantine Church of St Sophia. Take time to wander through the Grand Bazaar or the Spice Market and sample baklava and shish kebabs.
Sunday: Sochi, Russia
Sochi may not yet be well known around the world but the city is Russia’s leading vacation resort. The culture of the Sochi region is one of Russia's oldest and has welcomed visitors for thousands of years.
Monday: Yalta, Ukraine
Center of the Ukraine Riviera, Yalta is the home of Livadia Palace, where the Tsars summered and where Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin decided the future of Europe in 1945.
Tuesday: Constanta, Romania
The city of Tomis, founded by the Greeks more than 2500 years ago, became Constanta in the 6th century - renamed by Roman Emperor Constantine in honor of his sister. Along with Roman civilization came a period of Byzantine art and architecture. Later, the Turks were to dominate this lovely maritime hub, but the last three centuries have been exclusively Romanian.
Wednesday: Varna, Bulgaria
The gem of the Bulgarian Black Sea is situated at the end of the big Varna Bay. The city's peculiar sea charm is sublime and moving. Ancient, medieval, renaissance and modern cultures mingle and coexist throughout the city.
Thursday: At sea
Friday: Kusadasi (Ephesus) Turkey
Ephesus, not far from the port at Kusadasi, is home to the one remaining pillar from the Temple of Artemis - an Ancient Wonder of the World. Marble streets lead past magnificent ruins of temples and baths, and the Celsus Library. Roman ruins are also on display at Pirea and Didyma.
Saturday: Piraeus, Greece
Disembark for your return home.
Cancellation Policy:
$50 until 1 October 2006
After 1 October 2006
$250 up to 91 days in advance of sailing
$500 90 to 76 days in advance of sailing
Deposited monies 75 to 57 days in advance of sailing
$250 plus 50 % 56 to 29 days in advance of sailing
$250 plus 75% 28-16 days in advance of sailing
No refund 15 days or less in advance of sailing
Insurance is highly recommended!
Prices are based on minimum number of participants. If the number falls below this minimum, New Departures has the right to increase individual cost or cancel the trip. In the event of cancellation by New Departures,
all monies will be refunded.
All rates are for cruise only; gratuities and items of a personal nature
are additional.
Phone 612.305.0025 or 1-800-853-1880
