Discover the world’s most sacred and holy sites integral to today’s major religions with Swan Hellenic (www.swanhellenic.com / 0844 822 0679) on the Holy Lands cruise this Easter.
The 15-day cruise will visit the Pyramids and Coptic Orthodox monasteries inEgypt, before calling at the holy cities ofBethlehem and Jerusalem over Easter. There will also be a chance to explore some of Jerusalem’s most iconic places of worship including the wailing wall, the gold topped Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre marking Jesus’ crucifixion site. Other ports of call include the Aegeanisland of Patmos where St John wrote the Book of Revelation and the Acropolis of classicalAthens.
On board Reverend Canon Ralph Godsall (Priest Vicar of Westminster Abbey and a Canon Emeritus of Rochester),will be conducting services on both Good Friday and Easter Sunday as mv Minerva transits the Suez Canal en route to Alexandria.
Cruise from £2,630 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).The Holy Lands cruise departs from Aqaba (Jordan) – overnight and calls at El Sokhna (Egypt), transits through the Suez Canal, Alexandria (Egypt), Ashdod (Israel), Haifa (Israel), Limassol (Cyprus), Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos (Greek Islands) and Piraeus (Greece). Price is based on 27 March 2013 departure.
Price includes return flights from the UK, transfers, a tailor-made programme of shore excursions, talks by eminent Guest Speakers, meals and entertainment on-board, all gratuities and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.
Swan Hellenic passengers choosing a Superior Balcony Suite or above (Grades A-C) can enjoy a complimentary return chauffeur service from their home to the UK departure airport or port within a radius of 75 miles (excess mileage charges on journeys over 75 miles will apply) on all 2013 cruises departing from 27 February 2013.
For more information and to book visit www.swanhellenic.com or call 0844 822 0679. Follow Swan Hellenic on twitter - @Swanhellenic and like us on Facebook
Swan Hellenic –www.swanhellenic.com - part of All Leisure Holidays, has almost 60 years of cruising experience and a dedicated team of long standing employees both aboardmv Minerva and ashore. In August 1954 Swan Hellenic operated their first cruise under the direction of Ken Swan; Swan’s carried 128 passengers by train toVenice, where they joined the ship and cruised betweenVenice, Piraeus and the Aegean islands. Four classical history experts travelled with the party and gave a programme of lectures – thus began the Swan Hellenic tradition of cultural cruising.
Most recently Swan Hellenic has completed a multi-million pound refurbishment of their cruise shipmv Minerva. The improvements mark the beginning of a long term investment to enhance the ship’s specification for the benefit of passengers for the years ahead.Mv Minerva has also recently been awarded a 4 star rating in the prestigious Berlitz Guide’sbest-selling annualComplete Guideto Cruising.
Swan Hellenic’s sister travel brands include Voyages of Discovery, Hebridean Island Cruises, DiscoverEgypt, Travelsphere and Just You.
To see a video of the new lookmv Minerva please visit www.youtube.com/swanhellenic
