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Welcome Ashore<br />
Voyage 2322: Ancient Lands & Cultures<br />
Athens/Piraeus to Venice<br />
October 12 to 24, 2012<br />
Dear Guest,<br />
Welcome to your Crystal Cruises Mediterranean & Holy<br />
Land 2012 voyage. It is our pleasure to extend an<br />
invitation to you to join us on our Crystal Adventures®<br />
Shore Excursions Programs. We strive to consistently<br />
deliver the best touring experiences available, and we have<br />
placed a high priority on providing a unique, innovative<br />
experience that offers “more of the destinations.”<br />
As we seek to acquaint you with the artistic, historical and<br />
cultural heritage of each port, we will also ensure that<br />
attention is given to providing for your safety and comfort.<br />
Our professional onboard Shore Excursions staff and our<br />
reputable local tour operators are dedicated to providing<br />
sightseeing programs that meet or exceed the expectations<br />
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<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=3"> Welcome Ashore Voyage 2322: Ancient Lands & Cult</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=4"> Contents 4 Special Notes 9 Athens/Piraeu</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=5"> 2322 Venice Dubrovnik Corfu Athens Bodrum S</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=6"> Special Notes As part of our commitment to excel</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=7"> Special Notes By combining Educational To</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=8"> Special Notes Shore Excursion Finder Crystal Cr</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=9"> Special Notes Age Appropriateness To better aid</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=10"> Special Notes Departure Dates and Times Althoug</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=11"> Athens/Piraeus Greece Piraeus is Greece's larg</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=12"> Santorini/Thíra Greece Of all the Cyclades Isl</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=13"> Santorini/Thíra Panoramic Santorini SAN – A/AZ</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=14"> Santorini/Thíra *Private Option: This Crystal P</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=15"> Santorini/Thíra Important Notes: As this excur</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=16"> Santorini/Thíra Peruse the gallery's collection</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=17"> Santorini/Thíra mansions clinging to the cliffs</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=18"> Santorini/Thíra Half-Day at Beautiful Perivolo</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=19"> Santorini/Thíra uphill walk to reach the cable </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=20"> Santorini/Thíra Today's cruise drawing to a clo</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=21"> Santorini/Thíra Detailed Description: From the</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=22"> Santorini/Thíra Santorini Highlights & Greek-S</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=23"> Santorini/Thíra Explore the charming town at le</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=24"> Santorini/Thíra Reclaimed from the earth, the r</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=25"> Ashdod Israel A tidy planned community built o</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=26"> Ashdod 7,500 years BCE. As you enter Jaffa, enj</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=27"> Ashdod the most spectacular of its type, it is </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=28"> Ashdod Detailed Description: From your ship, y</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=29"> Ashdod *Private Option: This Crystal Private Op</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=30"> Ashdod After 45 minutes in the air, you will la</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=31"> Ashdod Masada Flightseeing & Jerusalem Explora</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=32"> Ashdod Golgotha, representing the six oldest Ch</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=33"> Ashdod Detailed Description: Departing the pie</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=34"> Ashdod section, which has been revived as a cha</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=35"> Ashdod Yad La'Shiryon at Latrun, the armored co</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=36"> Ashdod Jerusalem by Foot ASH – H Pre-Reservati</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=37"> Ashdod After this monumental morning, enjoy a p</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=38"> Ashdod Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=39"> Ashdod the third holiest site in Islam. The Wes</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=40"> Ashdod Jerusalem & Bethlehem ASH – J Pre-Reser</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=41"> Ashdod Your Bethlehem experience includes a vis</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=42"> Ashdod King Herod's Tomb & Jerusalem ASH – K P</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=43"> Ashdod Following lunch in Jerusalem, your journ</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=44"> Ashdod Masada & the Dead Sea ASH – L Summary </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=45"> Ashdod difficulties. It is recommended that gue</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=46"> Ashdod Project Leket is an attempt to reverse t</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=47"> Ashdod memorable Overland Adventure in Haifa, y</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=48"> Ashdod Refreshments await your arrival. After c</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=49"> Ashdod Stop to appreciate views of the walled O</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=50"> Ashdod Important Notes: Guests should be aware</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=51"> Haifa Israel Haifa is Hebrew for “beautiful co</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=52"> Haifa Ascend the southern Golan Heights, travel</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=53"> Haifa Important Notes: It is recommended that </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=54"> Haifa the First Crusade, setting the stage for </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=55"> Haifa sights visited may vary. This excursion w</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=56"> Haifa virtual tour of the city, entering buildi</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=57"> Haifa Perhaps what is most famous today is a co</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=58"> Haifa Detailed Description: From the pier, tra</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=59"> Haifa Important Notes: It is recommended that </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=60"> Haifa the vast interior is a collection of magn</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=61"> Haifa Transfiguration, the famed event during w</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=62"> Haifa Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=63"> Haifa Next, you will ascend the Golan Heights, </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=64"> Haifa of Safed, the historically significant Go</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=65"> Haifa During Roman times and throughout the Byz</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=66"> Bodrum Turkey Bodrum is a popular destination </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=67"> Bodrum Near the town are some of the iconic win</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=68"> Bodrum Detailed Description: Situated on a cra</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=69"> Bodrum Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=70"> Bodrum Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=71"> Bodrum prior to taking part in any water activi</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=72"> Bodrum After a bit of peace and serenity, retur</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=73"> Bodrum Roman shipwrecks. Travel through time it</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=74"> Bodrum Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=75"> Bodrum Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 76" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=76"> Corfu Greece Shaped like a scythe, the island </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=77"> Corfu Detailed Description: From the pier, you</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=78"> Corfu Palace, which was built by Empress Elizab</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 79" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=79"> Corfu Corfu prove too tempting to resist, this </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 80" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=80"> Corfu Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=81"> Corfu Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 82" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=82"> Corfu comfortable driving a stick shift. Guests</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=83"> Corfu It is recommended that guests wear casual</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 84" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=84"> Corfu Important Notes: This excursion is not w</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 85" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=85"> Corfu Important Notes: It is recommended that </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 86" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=86"> Corfu At the private home, you will discover or</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 87" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=87"> Dubrovnik Croatia Though it has only recently </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 88" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=88"> Dubrovnik Panoramic Konavle DBV – A Summary o</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 89" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=89"> Dubrovnik Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 90" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=90"> Dubrovnik Activity Level: </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 91" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=91"> Dubrovnik City Walls, the Maritime & Rupe Muse</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 92" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=92"> Dubrovnik *Private Option: This Crystal Private</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 93" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=93"> Dubrovnik All too soon, it will be time to conc</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 94" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=94"> Dubrovnik Soon, your walk takes you to a cathed</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 95" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=95"> Dubrovnik that of the wealthy nobility and that</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 96" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=96"> Dubrovnik A Day at the Beach DBV – I Summary </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 97" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=97"> Dubrovnik any electronic devices (such as MP3 p</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 98" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=98"> Dubrovnik Next, discover the Croatia of 1,500 y</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 99" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=99"> Dubrovnik vanilla ice cream. A selection of loc</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 100" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=100"> Dubrovnik Important Notes: It is recommended t</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 101" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=101"> Dubrovnik After your guided stroll, enjoy some </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 102" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=102"> Dubrovnik After your stroll through the Arboret</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 103" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=103"> Dubrovnik of your kayak. No specific skills are</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 104" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=104"> Dubrovnik Approximate Duration: 7</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 105" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=105"> Dubrovnik a site aptly named Apparition Hill, v</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 106" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=106"> Dubrovnik fascinating sights included in this e</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 107" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=107"> Venice Italy Venice rests three miles off the </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 108" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=108"> Venice Important: Please Read Before Pre-Reser</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 109" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=109"> Venice Murano, and marvel at the vast walled do</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 110" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=110"> Venice Detailed Description: Leaving the ship,</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 111" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=111"> Venice Approximate Duration: 2 ho</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 112" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=112"> Venice Approximate Duration: 4 ho</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 113" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=113"> Venice before your gondola ride. Although it is</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 114" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=114"> Venice Your memorable 70-minute exploration of </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 115" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=115"> General Conditions Crystal Adventures with Spe</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 116" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=116"> General Conditions CORFU, GREECE CFU – CZ </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 117" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=117"> General Conditions 5. Crystal Private Options </a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 118" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=118"> General Conditions Fares and Itineraries Subjec</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 119" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=119"> General Conditions Documentation Some countries</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 120" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=120"> General Conditions Crystal Cruises, Inc. 2049 C</a>
<a title="2322 ShoreEx Book page 121" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/45674a63?page=121"> Notes </a>
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