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The Ancient Lost Cities of Libya and TunisiaGreco-Roman Civilization Between the Desert and the SeaAboard the All-Suite, 114-Guest Corinthian II

September 22 - October 2, 2007

THE ANCIENT CITIES ALONG NORTH AFRICA’SCOAST OFFER SOME OF THE MOST DRAMATICAND WELL-PRESERVED RUINS THE WORLD OVER.From the medieval stronghold of Valletta, Malta,embark on the 114-guest, all-suite Corinthian II todiscover, first, the legacy of the Greeks in sprawlingCyrene. Admire the zenith of Roman civilization inNorth Africa—the incomparable ruins of LeptisMagna. We will then explore ancient Carthage,and cruise to Sicily to admire the accomplishments ofits ancient Greek colonists. In these awe-inspiringsites, we will be able to draw a portrait of the inter-actions and evolutions of ancient societies, from theterritorial ambitions of Greece, to the stupendousreach of Rome.

KhomsLeptis MagnaTripoli

HammametCarthage

NAPLES

VALLETTA

Gulf of Sidra

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Sabratha

SegestaTrapani

Erice

CyreneApollonia Derna

TunisiaTunisia

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Saturday, September 22, 2007FLY FROM USA

Sunday, September 23VALLETTA, MALTAArrive in Valletta, Malta, and transferto the Hotel Phoenicia. Enjoy a wel-come cocktail reception at the hotel.

Monday, September 24VALLETTA | EMBARKValletta was founded in the 16th cen-tury by the Knights of St. John. Ourtour includes the Palace of the GrandMasters, the Co-Cathedral of St. John, and the ArchaeologicalMuseum. After an independent lunch,visit Hagar Qim and other megalithicsites of the island. Embark onCorinthian II and sail.

Tuesday, September 25AT SEA

Wednesday, September 26DERNA | CYRENE | APOLLONIA |DERNA, LIBYAFounded by Greek colonists from theisland of Thera (Santorini) in the 7thcentury B.C., Cyrene was built on theside of a hill, facing the plain and thesea. Its substantial ruins and monu-ments testify to its wealth and power.Continue to Apollonia to explore theMuseum, which displays excellentmosaics from the region’s earlyByzantine churches.

Thursday, September 27AT SEA

Friday, September 28KHOMS | LEPTIS MAGNA |KHOMSSpend the morning at sea, and in theafternoon, visit Leptis Magna, one of theMediterranean’s most compellingancient sites. Excellently preserved tothe present day because of its burialunder sands, this coastal city is a uniqueexample of ancient town planning. Alsovisit Villa Sileen, a restored Roman resi-dence with vivid mosaics.

Saturday, September 29TRIPOLI | SABRATHA | TRIPOLITravel to nearby Sabratha, theancient city that began as aCarthaginian trading post and flour-ished in the Roman period. Located

by the sea, Sabratha’s ruins includetemples, public baths, fountains, anda museum noted for its collection ofmosaics. Return to Tripoli and tour theJamahiriya Museum, housed in thecity’s massive medieval Citadel.

Sunday, September 30HAMMAMET | CARTHAGE |HAMMAMET, TUNISIAArrive in Hammamet and tour storiedCarthage, founded by Phoenicians inthe 9th century B.C. The site containsPhoenician remains including Tophet, thesanctuary of the gods Tanit and Baal,and imposing monuments from theRoman period. Also tour the worldfamous Bardo Museum.

Monday, October 1TRAPANI | ERICE | SEGESTA |TRAPANI, SICILYFrom Trapani drive to the town ofErice, famed in antiquity for its templededicated to the goddess of love—the Phoenician Astarte, GrecianAphrodite, or Roman Venus. Continueto Segesta to view its unfinished tem-ple, situated in majestic solitude atopa rural hill and one of the grandestDoric monuments to survive fromantiquity.

Tuesday, October 2NAPLES, ITALY | DISEMBARK |USATransfer to the airport for return flights.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS• 1-night hotel stay at the

Hotel Phoenicia in Malta, withwelcome reception

• 8-night cruise aboard the all-suite,114-guest Corinthian II

• Welcome and farewell cocktailreceptions aboard ship

• All meals aboard ship, includinghouse wine, beer, and soft drinkswith lunch and dinner

• Complete program of tours andexcursions

• Educational program of lecturesand discussions by accompanyingguest lecturers

• Professional Travel DynamicsInternational tour staff

• Transfers and baggage handlingabroad on the designated pro-gram departure and arrival dates

• Complete pre-departure materials• Port dues and embarkation taxes• Gratuities to porters, guides, and

drivers

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