The French Riviera, the romantic seaside towns of Italy, the great treasures of ancient Greece. These are just a few of the destinations you'll discover on a sunny Mediterranean cruise. Experience culture and tradition at its very best when you sail the Mediterranean on a Crystal cruise.
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Virtuoso Voyager Club Private Shore Event $200 value per person
and Onboard Spending Credit of up to
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Crystal Serenity The difference is Crystal clear onboard Serenity
Known quite simply as the very best cruise ship in the world, Crystal Serenity is consistently awarded the highest accolades by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, among others.
Onboard amenities include grand lounges, full-service fitness facility, the Crystal casino, a salon/spa, two pools, Jacuzzi tubs, award-winning cuisine and entertainment.
To top it off, exquisitely-appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs. Considered to be the finest shipboard staff afloat, it is their goal to anticipate your every need and to make this a vacation to remember.
In 2011, the Crystal Serenity underwent refurbishment to upgrade decor in all staterooms and suites plus various enhancements to the pool areas, gift shops and public areas.
Virtuoso Voyager Club Sailing Travel with Virtuoso and you'll see the world in an entirely new light
When you reserve this cruise through us, your Virtuoso Travel Specialist, you are automatically entitled to the prestigious Virtuoso Voyager Club
program, providing you to a wealth of privileges and complimentary amenities - including a unique and exclusive shore experience not available to the general cruising public.
Exclusive Shore Event: Ancient Ephesus Tour & Lunch in Kusadasi
Kusadasi is a charming fishing village and resort on the Turkish Aegean. It is also the port for the ancient ruins at Ephesus. This great commercial city, once home to 300,000 people, flourished between 600 BC and AD 500. A Roman writer dubbed Ephesus Lumen Asiae Light of Asia for its beauty and location. In the books of the New Testament, Ephesus is the fourth greatest city in the world. Only Rome, Alexandria, and Antioch in Syria were more renowned. The city was simply stunning.
Voyager Club members travel to these remarkable ruins to enjoy a private walking tour. Julius Aguila built the Library of Celsus in AD 135 in honor of his father, Celsus. Not only did this Royal Road library store between 9,500 and 12,000 parchment and papyri documents collected by this learned man (the walls were amazingly thick, so as to avoid any chance of mildew), but it is also the final resting-place of Celsus. The Arcadian Way (also known as the Royal Road) stretched from the harbor to the city's theater for drama. You can just imagine the spectacle of parades chariots abreast on this one-hundred-foot wide roadway.
One of the highlights of our visit to Ephesus will be exclusive access to the recently discovered Yamac houses, a fascinating archeological site that is currently being excavated. Construction of the great theater of Ephesus was started during the reign of Claudius (AD 41-54) and was completed under his successor, Trajan. The diameter of this immense hall was 495 feet. The Odeion had 22 tiers, could accommodate 1,500 spectators, and was acoustically perfect for performances by musicians and poets. The Temple of Diana this Roman goddess of fertility and resurrection was most revered here was four times the size of the Parthenon. Even in ruins, it is impressive. Curiously, the temple was built in marshy soil to protect it from earthquake damage.
A wonderful luncheon with wine has been reserved at the Kismet Hotel overlooking Kusadasi Harbor. A leisurely repast will allow you time to reflect on all of the ancient treasures of Ephesus. Just as fine cuisine awaited first-century travelers, a feast of local specialties and fine European wines awaits you. After lunch, we'll have the option of returning to the ship, or spending time in Kusadasi for some shopping.
Approximate Length: Six hours.
Suggested Attire: Light casual clothing with comfortable walking shoes with non-slip soles. Sunscreen is highly recommended.
Note: This tour includes at least two hours of walking outdoors with steps, cobblestones and uneven surfaces - it is not recommended for people with walking difficulties or requiring the use of a wheelchair.
As a Voyager Club Member, choose this exclusive shore event, onboard credit(s), hotel packages including special amenities, private excursions or pre-paid gratuities. Consult your Virtuoso Travel Professional for options available on this particular sailing.
PLEASE NOTE: All Virtuoso events ashore are capacity controlled and require a minimum number of participants to operate. Events are subject to change without notice. These events are individually tailored for each date and arrival. Your event could be different than what's noted here; but it will be designed to be memorable and to bring you a traveler's view that you will treasure, and would otherwise miss entirely. Final details will be outlined in program letters provided by your Virtuoso host aboard ship.
2318-TAPAS & TREASURES
From Barcelona to Athens calling on Cannes, Corsica, Rome, Sorrento, Taormina, and Kus with 2 days at sea
Virtuoso Voyager Club Exclusive Experience
Complimentary, exclusive and unique Voyager Club event in Kusadasi.
See Voyager Club Amenities for complete details.
Virtuoso Exclusive Voyager Club Offer Book this itinerary through us, your Virtuoso Travel Specialist, and receive exclusive benefits at no additional cost, including:
Competitive cruise fare
Festive, onboard cocktail reception
Onboard host
Plus one of the Following Options based on Availability:
Option 1: Exclusive Private Virtuoso Voyager Club Shore Event, and Onboard Value Credit, or...
Option 2: Credit towards the purchase of a custom On Site shore excursion, Virtuoso Discoveries Pre or Post Cruise Hotel Package or other Virtuoso Preferred Product, or...
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Voyager Club members travel to these remarkable ruins to enjoy a private walking tour. Julius Aguila built the Library of Celsus in AD 135 in honor of his father, Celsus. Not only did this Royal Road library store between 9,500 and 12,000 parchment and papyri documents collected by this learned man (the walls were amazingly thick, so as to avoid any chance of mildew), but it is also the final resting-place of Celsus. The Arcadian Way (also known as the Royal Road) stretched from the harbor to the city's theater for drama. You can just imagine the spectacle of parades chariots abreast on this one-hundred-foot wide roadway. 
One of the highlights of our visit to Ephesus will be exclusive access to the recently discovered Yamac houses, a fascinating archeological site that is currently being excavated. Construction of the great theater of Ephesus was started during the reign of Claudius (AD 41-54) and was completed under his successor, Trajan. The diameter of this immense hall was 495 feet. The Odeion had 22 tiers, could accommodate 1,500 spectators, and was acoustically perfect for performances by musicians and poets. The Temple of Diana this Roman goddess of fertility and resurrection was most revered here was four times the size of the Parthenon. Even in ruins, it is impressive. Curiously, the temple was built in marshy soil to protect it from earthquake damage. 
Virtuoso Voyager Club Exclusive Experience
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