Swan Hellenic Cruises

Sail the Mediterranean

Cultural and Discovery Cruising
Shore excursion programme included in cruise fare

 suits people who like the Discovery channel!

3 very special Grand Voyages

Grand Islands, Iberia & Italy

28 Days Fly, Cruise & Stay
departs: 2 - 29 March, 2012

Sail volcanic archipelago of the Canary Islands, calling en route to the fine cities of Oporto, Lisbon, Cadiz and Casablanca. Spend four full days exploring Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Gomera and La Palma, luxuriating in the warm climate of these islands, before spending 3 days in the garden island of Madeira. From Madeira, sail to Cadiz and enjoy a river transit to Seville.Explore Majorca and conclude your cruise in Italy, visiting iconic cities such as Lucca and Pisa.

Inside cabin from $9,995pp

Grand Mediterranean & Black Sea

28 Days Fly, Cruise & Stay
departs: 29 March - 25 April 2012

Visit iconic cities such as Rome, Naples, Valletta, Athens and Istanbul, as well as exploring the delights of Sorrento, the medina of Sousse and the Norman stronghold of Palermo. Cruising the Black Sea takes you into the cities of sights of the Crimea, Romania and Bulgaria. Discover layers of successive waves of civilisations and the legacy of Tsarist and Soviet rule. 

Inside cabin from $10,995pp

Grand Western Mediterranean

28 days Fly, Cruise & Stay
departs: 25 April - 22 May 2012

From Athens, Minerva transits the narrow Corinth Canal before cruising the Ionian Sea calling at small Greek ports, walled cities of the Adriatic, and the island of Sicily. Arriving in Civitaavecchia (Rome), enjoy 2 nights, before setting sail for the French Riviera, Andalucian coast, the Algarve and Green Spain. Cities bursting with history, art and architecture, gardens and breathtaking scenery make for a wonderful extended journey.

Inside cabin from $11,995pp

• 50 years cruise experience
• only 320 like-minded passengers
• Small ship, country house atmosphere
• Stately, elegant & British
• Open dining
• Distinguished guest speakers from academic, diplomatic and media fields
• Unique, exotic and inspiring global destinations
• Tailor made shore excursions with english-speaking guides (a value of $1000pp)
• Excellent sole traveller rates
• Average age 60+ years
• 4 star boutique

Even the drink prices are good on Swan Hellenic ($5.50 for spirits) No children under 16 are accepted. Cruise book included.