- Princess Cruises Destinations
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- Cruise rates: Tuesday, November 20, 2012
- Ports of Call: Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Patmos, Greece; Santorini, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Nazareth/Galilee (Haifa), Israel; Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel; Port Said (Cairo/Giza), Egypt; Alexandria, Egypt; Sorrento, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii); Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.
- Ship review & photos: Pacific Princess
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| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
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| Tuesday, November 20, 2012 |
Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
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07:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 21, 2012 |
Patmos, Greece |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Thursday, November 22, 2012 |
Santorini, Greece |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Friday, November 23, 2012 |
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 24, 2012 |
At Sea |
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| Sunday, November 25, 2012 |
Nazareth/Galilee (Haifa), Israel |
07:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
| Monday, November 26, 2012 |
Jerusalem/Tel Aviv, Israel |
07:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
| Tuesday, November 27, 2012 |
Port Said, Egypt |
06:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
Cairo/Giza, Egypt |
10:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
| Thursday, November 29, 2012 |
At Sea |
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| Friday, November 30, 2012 |
At Sea |
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| Saturday, December 1, 2012 |
Sorrento, Italy |
07:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Sunday, December 2, 2012 |
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
05:00 AM |
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Athens Museums
World-class collections can be seen at the Museum of the City of Athens, the Byzantine & Christian Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, and the National Archaeological, Benaki and Acropolis Museums.
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Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
Built in the 5th century B.C., overlooking the dramatic coastline of Cape Sounion, this cliff-top temple dedicated to the God of the Sea is an imposing landmark for sailors from ancient times to today.
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Ancient Agora
"Agora" means "a place of gathering" and this expansive area - the heart of Athenian life and the center of ancient Greek democracy - once served as a marketplace, civic center, and seat of justice.
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Ancient Corinth, Corinth Canal and Corinth Museum
Corinth boasted a forum larger than Rome's shops, fountains and other public buildings, including the massive Temple of Apollo. The Corinth Canal is a 19th-century engineering marvel.
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Grotto of Revelation
This historic holy site, now a beautifully ornamented chapel, was the place where St. John supposedly received the visions resulting in the Book of Revelation. The chapel displays a stone that the saint used as his pillow.
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Chora
Stroll the narrow lanes lined with whitewashed houses, and enjoy the fresh air in Chora, the capital of Patmos. Take in views of the Island's coast and the sail-driven windmills around the village.
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Monastery of St. John
Founded in 1088, the monastery sits high on a hillside above Chora, and today serves as a museum. The monastery's old Treasury displays a stunning collection of jeweled chalices, crowns, crucifixes, vestments and manuscripts.
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Simandris House
This 300-year-old house is superb example of island architecture. It is also home to an extraordinary antiques collection including splendid gilded mirrors, silverware, paintings, rustic chandeliers and exquisite brocades.
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Nunnery of Zoodohou Pigi
Zoodohou Pigi is the second largest convent on the island. The charming, small church here houses icons dating from the 16th to the 18th century. See the Nuns hard at work crocheting tablecloths and doilies.
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Winery Tour
This region is famous for world-class wines and unique vinification methods. Visit some of the world's oldest vineyards and learn how the micro-climate and rich volcanic soil produces such a full-bodied bouquet.
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Black Sand Beach (Kamari)
This seaside village, on the southeast side of Santorini, is famous for its expansive and dramatic black sand beach. Created by volcanic activity, this area is teeming with watersports, cafes and tavernas.
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Santorini Crater
A volcanic eruption around 1650 B.C. caused the center of the island to implode into the sea, forming a huge water-filled crater called the "caldera," which legend proclaims to be the lost city of Atlantis.
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The Mountain of Prophet Elijah
The island's highest point towers 2,000 feet above the sea and offers panoramic views of Santorini.
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Nazareth
Nestled in a circle of cypress-studded hills, Nazareth is the scene of Jesus' youth. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation. Consecrated in 1969, this venue serves as the largest Christian Church in the Middle East.
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Acre
Acre is an ancient, walled port city. Exploring the city allows you to journey back in time, as Acre's citadel, mosques, khans and baths all retain the characteristics of a fortified town dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Tzippori
Tzippori is the birthplace of the Virgin Mary. Highlights of the site include the remains of exquisite mosaic floors, a Roman amphitheatre and baths, an ancient synagogue, and a tower dating from the Crusades.
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Jerusalem & Bethlehem
Jerusalem is a holy city to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The city is also home to many artistic and cultural venues. Bethlehem is the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The Church of the Nativity is a magnet for Christian pilgrims.
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The Step Pyramid of Sakkara
The Step Pyramid of Sakkara is Egypt's oldest pyramid. Built in the 28th century B.C. by the architect Imhotep for Pharaoh Zoser, it consists of six layers, and boasts an impressive colonnade.
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Evening Sound and Light Show
The Great Pyramids are the backdrop to this spectacular show. At dusk, the voice of the Sphinx recounts the history of ancient Egypt, while the lights reveal the Pyramids in all their glory.
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Citadel of Salah El Din
Standing atop Cairo's highest hill, this 12th century citadel erected by Saladin is at the heart of Islamic Cairo. The massive fortress includes the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which was built in 1820.
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Pantheon
One of the best-preserved monuments in the Eternal City, this magnificent, cylindrical building with 16 towering columns, built more than 1800 years ago, is a truly awe-inspiring look back in history.
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Spanish Steps
The Piazza di Spagna is the site of Rome's most beautiful stairway, the Spanish Steps. Designed in the Roman Baroque style, its unique butterfly design will charm you with its graceful elegance.
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Piazza Navona
A celebration of Baroque style, this lively square is situated in the historic center of Rome. Street performers and outdoor cafes surround three intricate fountains that dominate the piazza design.
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Forum
The center of political, religious and commercial life in ancient Rome, this vast ensemble of ruins echoes the grandeur of a ruling empire and reveals historic remnants of an advanced society.
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