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History of Medicine Cruise in the Mediterranean
10 - 22 October 2010
With Extension to 'Medical and Historical Rome'
22 - 24 October 2010
Highlights
Visit a range of fascinating destinations in the company of like-minded people. Hear a number of enlightening talks from experienced lecturers, providing context to the private escorted shore excursions to sites of medical and historical interest. Enjoy the onboard facilities of the intimate and elegant Azamara cruise ship.
For a full itinerary, download the tour brochure.
Tour duration
Twelve nights cruising the Mediterranean and North Africa aboard the luxurious Azamara Journey, visiting Athens - Mykonos - Israel - Jerusalem - Cairo - Alexandria - Sorrento - Rome, plus a two night optional extension in Rome.
About the tour
Fly to Athens from Heathrow and cruise to Mykonos (pictured left) in Greece and continue onto the island of Rhodes to visit the Auberges of the Knights of St John. Cruise through the Mediterranean to Haifa in Israel for a private shore excursion, then continue onto Jerusalem to explore the historic city. Continue onto Port Said for Cairo, and spend a day on a shore visit that takes in the many attractions of the city. Continue up the coast to the ancient port of Alexandria (pictured above) where you will visit the spectacular new library of Alexandria, the Biblioteca Alexandrina, and follow in the footsteps of Lawrence Durrell on a walking tour. After two days at sea, during which you will hear lectures and enjoy the excellent facilities on board the Azamara, stop off at Sorrento in Italy and visit the Naples Museum. Spend the following day at the extraordinary site of Pompeii, and sail back to Rome the next day to disembark and board your flight for London. Alternatively, take the two day medical history extension to Rome.
On the special interest medical history extension to Rome, spend two days exploring this vibrant and historic city, with its many ancient monuments and its cosmpolitan contemporary life. During the extension, you will visit various sites of medical and historical interest in the company of specialist guides.
This tour is led by Sue Weir. More about Sue.
Download the tour brochure
Our brochure contains a full itinerary and information about the History of Medicine Cruise in the Mediterranean tour.
PDF file - 2076Kb
Get in touch
Need more information? Please get in touch with us on +44 (0)20 7223 9485 or from the USA (Toll Free) on 18777 398 764 or by email at info@jonbainestours.co.uk.