ELEGANT CRUISES & TOURS ANNOUNCES 10 PERCENT SAVINGS—UP TO $900 PER PERSON OFF

02-04-2009

FOR “CULTURAL CROSSROADS OF THE IONIAN AND ADRIATIC SEAS” CRUISES WITH $800 IN FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS INCLUDED

One-way cruises between Athens and Venice visiting Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia en route

PORT WASHINGTON, NY (February 4, 2008) – Elegant Cruises & Tours (www.elegantcuises.com) is offering super value cruises between Athens and Venice, two of history’s most storied cities,  on Elegant’s “Cultural Crossroads of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas” itinerary.  Cruise passengers receive 10 percent off regular rates – up to $900 per person in savings—plus $800 in complimentary shore excursions when booking “Cultural Crossroads of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas” on or before March 31, 2009.

 

The azure waters of the Ionian and Adriatic seas touch the shores of cities and islands rich in art, architecture, antiquity and natural beauty. This special 11-day/10-night cruise aboard the 62-passenger yacht-like m/s Monet visits the Mediterranean “gems” of Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy. Ports of call include Piraeus/Athens, Delphi, Argostoli on Kefalonia Island, Albania’s Vlora (for Apollonia), Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Rovinj and Venice with shipboard overnights in Athens, Dubrovnik and Venice.  The complimentary shore excursions—included in the cruise fare—take passengers to the Acropolis in Athens, the 5^th century archaeological site of Apollonia, the medieval walled city of Kotor, a World Heritage Site, and  Split’s Palace of Diocletian, also a World Heritage Site, as well as other points of interest.

 

Elegant’s “Cultural Crossroads of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas” cruise departs June 7, sailing from Piraeus/Athens to Venice. A nearly identical reverse itinerary sails May 27 from Venice to Athens. Cruise only rates for both departure dates begin at $4,795 per person, less the 10 percent per person savings.  Group rates and full ship charters are also available.   As onboard all Elegant Cruises & Tours voyages, complimentary house wine and beer are served with lunch and dinner,

 

For more details on specific itineraries, to book or to request a 2009 brochure, contact Elegant Cruises & Tours (800) 683-6767 or email info@elegantcruises.com or visit the Elegant Cruises & Tours website at http://www.elegantcruises.com.

 

About Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc.

2009 marks the 21st year of operation for Elegant Cruises & Tours as a cruise ship operator, general agent and wholesaler for the leisure travel industry. From its headquarters in Port Washington, NY, the company provides deluxe cultural and expedition cruises aboard small ships and riverboats in Europe, the Red Sea, South America and Antarctica. ECT is the exclusive operator of the 104-passenger expedition ship m/s Andrea and the 62-passenger m/s Monet, and reservations agent for the legendary tall ship Sea Cloud. The company is also a wholesaler and retailer for the deluxe riverboats River Cloud, River Cloud II, Amadeus Princess and other fine vessels.

 

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