Announcing the 2009 MHS Trip
Holy Land & Cradle of Civilization
October 10 - 25, 2009
For reservations, contact Elizabeth Nash at
(207) 774-1822 x206, enash@mainehistory.org
Trip Description
Working once again with Hewins Travel, we have put together a 14-day trip on Azamara Cruises' Azamara Journey cruise ship. This is a co-sponsored trip with the Vermont Historical Society. The voyage departs from Athens and takes a southerly route making two stops in Egypt. Here in the land of the pharaohs, history takes on new relevance. Visit Luxor, the pyraminds, the sphinx, and the Suez Canal. Ancient history and the modern world come together in Ashdod, Israel, with its young vibrant port and the biblical sites of Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
The city of Haifa, on the terraced slopes of the Carmel Mountains, can be traced back to the 4th century B.C. Its five religions—Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Druze, and Baha'i—form the city's social fabric. Gaze in awe at the Baha'i Temple and its breathtaking gardens, which sprawl from the top of Mt. Carmel to its foothills.
From the cradle of Christianity, we sail to the heart of the Byzantine Empire. We'll visit Cyprus and its medieval castle built in 1000 A.D. by the crusaders and step back in time in Antalya, Turkey visiting Hadrian's Gate before sailing to the Greek Isles of Rhodes, Mykonos, and Chios. The voyage concludes with a visit to Sicily and Sorrento, Italy—both cities steeped in Greco-Roman history.
Included in our price
- Round-trip air transportation from Boston or other major gateway
- 14 night cruise
- Transfers
- All meals and entertainment
- Taxes
- Escort from start to finish
Reservations & Pricing
From $4,527 per person double occupancy. Fare includes airfare, meals, taxes, and transfers. A $450 deposit is required when making your reservation.
| Cabin Category | Per Person Price |
| Ocean View Stateroom | $4,527 |
| Balcony Stateroom | $5,179 |
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Full Itinerary
Holy Land & Cradle of Civilization
October 10 - 25, 2009
(14 days)
Day 1: Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Embarkation Port
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Alexandria, Egypt
Day 4: Port Said, Egypt
Day 5: Ashdod, Israel
Day 6: Haifa, Israel
Day 7: Limassol, Cyprus
Day 8: Antalya, Turkey
Day 9: Rhodes, Greece
Day 10: Chios, Greece
Day 11: Mykonos, Greece
Day 12: Taormina, Sicily
Day 13: Sorrento, Italy
Day 14: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Disembarkation Port
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For More Information
For more information, contact either Elizabeth Nash at MHS (207-774-1822 x206, enash@mainehistory.org), or Eric Baxter at Hewins Travel (207-772-7252, x 209, ebaxter@hewinstravel.com). We look forward to traveling with you!