Cabins

Standard Cabin
2 lower beds or 1 double bed (depending on the cabin)
satellite TV
air conditioning system
phone
Mini fridge
bathroom with shower,
toilet and hairdryer,
safe.
Ocean View
2 lower beds or 1 double bed (depending on the cabin)
satellite TV
air conditioning system
phone,
Mini fridge,
bathroom with shower,
toilet and hairdryer,
safe.

Balcony Cabin
2 lower beds or 1 double bed (depending on the cabin)
satellite TV
air conditioning system
phone,
Mini fridge,
bathroom with shower,
toilet and hairdryer,
safe.

Suite
2 lower beds or 1 double bed (depending on the cabin)
satellite TV
air conditioning system
phone
Mini fridge
bathroom with shower,
toilet and hairdryer,
safe.

Route

Day 1: Marseille – 17:00

Marseille, the oldest city of France, was founded in 600 BC by Greeks from Phocaea as a trading port under the name Massalia. Nowadays it is the most populous French commune after Paris and is the center of the third largest metropolitan area in the country. To the east, starting in the small fishing village of Callelongue on the outskirts of Marseille and stretching as far as Cassis, are the Calanques, a rugged coastal area interspersed with small fjords. Further east still are the Sainte-Baume, a 1,147 m (3,763 ft) mountain ridge rising from a forest of deciduous trees, the town of Toulon and the French Riviera. To the north of Marseille, beyond the low Garlaban and Etoile mountain ranges, is the 1,011 m (3,317 ft) Mont Sainte Victoire. To the west of Marseille is the former artists’ colony of l’Estaque; further west are the Cote Bleue, the Lion Gulf and the Camargue region in the Rhone delta.

Day 2: Olbia 12:00 – 18:00

Although the area around Olbia has been inhabited since the 8th century BC, the town was not actually founded until the 6th century BC. The Carthaginians decided on the location because of the natural harbour which created excellent access to Italy. Located in the Mediterranean on the island of Sardinia in Italy, Olbia serves as a main connection between Sardinia and the Italian peninsula. The Church of St Paolo, dating from the 17th century, boasts its Gallurese style and is worth visiting. The surrounding area is filled with an array of old, beautiful houses and exquisite buildings. Remains from the Roman era, the city’s defense wall and famous thermal baths can also be seen in this part of the town. Another must-see church is the Church of San Simplicio, which is the oldest and the most important religious landmark in the Gallura region.

Day 3: Palermo 11:00 – 19:00

Palermo is the capital of Sicily and its largest city – stupendously sited in its own wide bay underneath the limestone bulk of Monte Pellegrino. Originally a Phoenician, then a Carthaginian colony, this remarkable city was long considered a prize worth capturing. The city was founded by the Phoenicians, but named by the Ancient Greeks as Panormus meaning all-port. Palermo became part of the Roman Republic and eventually part of the Byzantine Empire, for over a thousand years. For a brief period it was under Arab rule during the Emirate of Sicily where it first became a capital. Following the Norman reconquest, Palermo would become capital of a new kingdom from 1130 to 1816, the Kingdom of Sicily. Eventually it would be united with the Kingdom of Naples to form the Two Sicilies until the Italian unification of 1860.

Day 4: Malta 10:00 – 17:00

The Republic of Malta is a small but heavily populated island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean. Consisting of 7 islands it is a popular tourist resort due to it’s tropical climate, exciting nightlife, and a history dating back thousands of years.

Day 5: Sousse 08:00 – 15:00

Third city of Tunisia after Tunis and Sfax, Sousse owes its status as the undoubted capital of the region to these assets :

* An olive grove stretching over more than 2,500 square kilometers, constituting one of its main riches since Antiquity;
* A busy port, open to the town center and giving a touch of gaiety to its activity;
* A medina of great historical interest, surrounded by its fortifications, which continues to live at its own rhythm, harmoniously contrasting with the modern city of typically Mediterranean charm;
* A seaside resort stretching to the north, making up together with the integrated complex of Port El Kantaoui one of the most complete and most diversified tourist zones of the Mediterranean, at only 20 km from the international airport of Monastir. As a sea town, Sousse benefits from a moderate and mild climate promoting all the pleasures which a tourist could desire and making it an all-season resort.

Day 6: Ibiza 16:30

The dazzling white walls of the houses, the flat terrace roofs, the winding paths, the fine beaches, relentless sunshine, good food and wild nightlife, provide Ibiza with its unique personality that sets it apart from any other Balearic Island (Majorca, Minorca, and Formentera). Also known as the “white island” it hosts several summer parties and outstanding clubs including Space, Pacha, Privilege (ex Ku), Amnesia, DC10, Eden, El Divino, Es Paradis, and Café del Mar.
Once you leave the beaches behind you can explore the island’s interior. You would be surprised to find a pure and simple Mediterranean culture as well as remains of populations which inhabited Ibiza thousands of years ago. Ibiza Town is the capital of the island. The heart of the old town “Dalt Vila”, surrounded by walls, built in the sixteenth century by the Emperor Charles the Fifth still has its rustic medieval character.

Day 7: Ibiza – 09:00

The dazzling white walls of the houses, the flat terrace roofs, the winding paths, the fine beaches, relentless sunshine, good food and wild nightlife, provide Ibiza with its unique personality that sets it apart from any other Balearic Island (Majorca, Minorca, and Formentera). Also known as the “white island” it hosts several summer parties and outstanding clubs including Space, Pacha, Privilege (ex Ku), Amnesia, DC10, Eden, El Divino, Es Paradis, and Café del Mar.
Once you leave the beaches behind you can explore the island’s interior. You would be surprised to find a pure and simple Mediterranean culture as well as remains of populations which inhabited Ibiza thousands of years ago. Ibiza Town is the capital of the island. The heart of the old town “Dalt Vila”, surrounded by walls, built in the sixteenth century by the Emperor Charles the Fifth still has its rustic medieval character.

Day 8: Marseille – 09:00

Marseille, the oldest city of France, was founded in 600 BC by Greeks from Phocaea as a trading port under the name Massalia. Nowadays it is the most populous French commune after Paris and is the centre of the third largest metropolitan area in the country. To the east, starting in the small fishing village of Callelongue on the outskirts of Marseille and stretching as far as Cassis, are the Calanques, a rugged coastal area interspersed with small fjords. Further east still are the Sainte-Baume, a 1,147 m (3,763 ft) mountain ridge rising from a forest of deciduous trees, the town of Toulon and the French Riviera. To the north of Marseille, beyond the low Garlaban and Etoile mountain ranges, is the 1,011 m (3,317 ft) Mont Sainte Victoire. To the west of Marseille is the former artists’ colony of l’Estaque; further west are the Cote Bleue, the Lion Gulf and the Camargue region in the Rhone delta.

Photos

Tab #4

Ship Information

Your ship: Bleu de France

“Bleu de France” is a custom made ship, a unique concept amongst other cruises, relying on the exquisite French formula – 100% All Inclusive. On the ” Bleu de France” you can make yourself at home. This boat offers an atmosphere of attentive, courteous and dedicated services, spaces defined by chic elegance, warmth and discretion.

Technical Chart & Features:
	Built: 1981
	Passenger Capacity: 752 Passengers
	Number of Crew: 406 members
	Tonnage : 37301 t. Beam: 29 m Length: 200 m Speed: 19 Knots

Cabins

Standard Cabin
2 lower beds or 1 double bed (depending on the cabin)
satellite TV
air conditioning system
phone
Mini fridge
bathroom with shower,
toilet and hairdryer,
safe.
Ocean View
2 lower beds or 1 double bed (depending on the cabin)
satellite TV
air conditioning system
phone,
Mini fridge,
bathroom with shower,
toilet and hairdryer,
safe.

Balcony Cabin
2 lower beds or 1 double bed (depending on the cabin)
satellite TV
air conditioning system
phone,
Mini fridge,
bathroom with shower,
toilet and hairdryer,
safe.

Suite
2 lower beds or 1 double bed (depending on the cabin)
satellite TV
air conditioning system
phone
Mini fridge
bathroom with shower,
toilet and hairdryer,
safe.

Route

Day 1: Marseille – 17:00

Marseille, the oldest city of France, was founded in 600 BC by Greeks from Phocaea as a trading port under the name Massalia. Nowadays it is the most populous French commune after Paris and is the center of the third largest metropolitan area in the country. To the east, starting in the small fishing village of Callelongue on the outskirts of Marseille and stretching as far as Cassis, are the Calanques, a rugged coastal area interspersed with small fjords. Further east still are the Sainte-Baume, a 1,147 m (3,763 ft) mountain ridge rising from a forest of deciduous trees, the town of Toulon and the French Riviera. To the north of Marseille, beyond the low Garlaban and Etoile mountain ranges, is the 1,011 m (3,317 ft) Mont Sainte Victoire. To the west of Marseille is the former artists’ colony of l’Estaque; further west are the Côte Bleue, the Lion Gulf and the Camargue region in the Rhône delta.

Day 2: Florence 09:00

Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. The city lies on the River Arno and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture. A centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the richest and wealthiest cities of the time[3], Florence is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance; in fact, it has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. The historic center of Florence continues to attract millions of tourists each year and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. Florence is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and its artistic[7], historic and cultural heritage and impact in the world remain vast up to this day.

Day 2: Livorno – 19:00

The impressive Duomo, crowned by the magnificent dome by Brunelleschi. The David de Michelangelo, contemplating for centuries the Piazza della Signoria. The offices, the powerful Medicis palace, which houses masterpieces from Boticcelli, Michelangelo, Titian and Giotto. The remains of the most famous Renaissance poet, Dante. And Santa Croce, where lie the two most famous children of Florence: Galileo and Michelangelo. No city on earth can match the Renaissance glories of Florence.

Day 3: Civitavecchia – Rome 08:00 – 19:00

No other city comes close. It may no longer be caput mundi (capital of the world), but Rome is an epic, bubbling-over metropolis harbouring lost empires. One visit and you’ll be hooked. Rome has a glorious monumentality that it wears without reverence. Its architectural heirlooms are buzzed around by car and Vespa as if they were no more than traffic islands.
The city bombards you with images: elderly ladies with dyed hair chatting in Trastevere; priests with cigars strolling the Imperial Forums; traffic jams around the Colosseum; plate loads of pasta in Piazza Navona; sinuous trees beside the Villa Borghese; barrages of pastel-colored scooters revving up at traffic lights as if preparing for a race.

Day 4: Naples 08:00 – 16:00

The origins of this extraordinary historical and cultural center, whose culinary and musical traditions have been exported around the world are rather old. According to legend, the city of Naples’ origins are rooted in the myth of the Siren Parthenope (”of the voice of virgins”). Her body washed up on the shore of nearby Megaride, a tiny island in the Bay of Naples, was found by the locals, who respectfully interred her remains in Mount Echia, now the hill of Pizzofalcone. Dominated by Mount Vesuvius, whose smoking headdress plumes every corner of the city and each illustration, which represents it represents, Naples is undoubtedly a very exciting city, both because of its geographical position and the abundance of historical artifacts and monuments. Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe, and has produced some of the continent’s largest volcanic eruptions. Located on Italy’s west coast, it overlooks the Bay and City of Naples and sits in the crater of the ancient Somma volcano. Vesuvius is most famous for the 79 AD eruption which destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Day 5: Sousse 12:00 – 20:00

Third city of Tunisia after Tunis and Sfax, Sousse owes its status as the undoubted capital of the region to these assets :

* An olive grove stretching over more than 2,500 square kilometers, constituting one of its main riches since Antiquity;
* A busy port, open to the town center and giving a touch of happiness to its activity;
* A medina of great historical interest, surrounded by its fortifications, which continues to live at its own rhythm, harmoniously contrasting with the modern city of typically Mediterranean charm;
* A seaside resort stretching to the north, making up together with the integrated complex of Port El Kantaoui one of the most complete and most diversified tourist zones of the Mediterranean, at only 20 km from the international airport of Monastir. As a sea town, Sousse benefits from a moderate and mild climate promoting all the pleasures which a tourist could desire and making it an all-season resort.

Day 6: Navigation

A day at sea! It is the perfect time to enjoy the activities and services offered on board. Relaxation, discovery, sport … Everything is included, so let yourself go! Choose your own program! You can relax and enjoy the sunshine beside the pool, unless you prefer to try the relaxing spa universe of the ship. Enjoy the fitness center, the beauty salon, sauna … At night, you can rejoice yourself by visiting the bars and restaurants available onboard! Shows, casino, disco, there is always something to see or do aboard the boat! If your mood is romantic, go to the one of our shows to experience the cozy atmosphere, or check out the deck and observe the stars in the gentle embrace of the sea breeze!

Day 7: Menorca 08:00 – 14:00

Smaller and quieter than its neighbor Mallorca, Menorca (Minorca) is the second largest of the Balearic islands. The blue and white island has preserved its wild charm as the rocks of the north coast, rugged and battered by frequent blow “Tramuntana” seem inhabited for miles. The beaches in the South of Menorca, migjorn, of white sand, are mostly surrounded by pine woods with rich vegetation. The northern coast, la tramuntana, is steeper, with rocks, of great beauty. Mahón, the capital, is probably the liveliest place on the island. In the area called Anden Poniente, close to the port, you will be able to enjoy all kind of local restaurants, cafeterias, bars, locals with live music and discotheques. Legend tells that the winds of Menorca modify one’s personality of. Maybe that is the reason why those who visited once mostly return.

Day 8: Marseille – 09:00

Marseille, the oldest city of France, was founded in 600 BC by Greeks from Phocaea as a trading port under the name Massalia. Nowadays it is the most populous French commune after Paris and is the centre of the third largest metropolitan area in the country. To the east, starting in the small fishing village of Callelongue on the outskirts of Marseille and stretching as far as Cassis, are the Calanques, a rugged coastal area interspersed with small fjords. Further east still are the Sainte-Baume, a 1,147 m (3,763 ft) mountain ridge rising from a forest of deciduous trees, the town of Toulon and the French Riviera. To the north of Marseille, beyond the low Garlaban and Etoile mountain ranges, is the 1,011 m (3,317 ft) Mont Sainte Victoire. To the west of Marseille is the former artists’ colony of l’Estaque; further west are the Côte Bleue, the Lion Gulf and the Camargue region in the Rhône delta.

Photos

Tab #4

Ship Information

Your ship: Bleu de France

“Bleu de France” is a custom made ship, a unique concept amongst other cruises, relying on the exquisite French formula – 100% All Inclusive. On the ” Bleu of France” you can make yourself at home. This boat offers an atmosphere of attentive, courteous and delicated services, spaces defined by chic elegance, warmth and discrecy.

Technical Chart & Features:
	Built: 1981
	Passenger Capacity: 752 Passengers
	Number of Crew: 406 members
	Tonnage : 37301 t. Beam: 29 m Length: 200 m Speed: 19 Knots