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A Taste of Europe on board the Athena

FREE COACH TRANSFERS FROM COVENTRY, BIRMINGHAM NEC, SUTTON COLDFIELD, DERBY, HOPWOOD PARK SERVICES, LEAMINGTON SPA, LEICESTER, LEICESTER MARKFIELD SERVICES, NOTTINGHAM, STAFFORD SERVICES, TAMWORTH SERVICES AND WOLVERHAMPTON (Central England) TO HARWICH THESE ARE EXCLUSIVE TO SIMPLY CRUISING

Day 1 Friday 3 September - Dover: Enjoy a warm welcome onboard before our 6.30pm sailing.

Day 2 Amsterdam: The unqiue city of Amsterdam is home to a fine selection of museums, from the evocative Anne Frank House to the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh and more. You can even take a cruise along some of the many canals for an alternative perspective.

Day 3 Zeebrugge (for Bruges or Ghent): The Belgian port of Zeebrugge is part of Bruges, the flemish capital. Join us to discover this charming city with its beautiful architecture and peaceful canals. Alternatively, visit Ghent, one of Belgium's oldest cities, with its elegant medieaval architecture, network of canals and cobbled streets.

Day 4 Honfleur (for Monet's Garden or Paris): This charming fishing port, a favourite haunt of the great impressionist painters, dates back to the 14th century. Step ashore on a walking tour of the typical Norman streets and alleys of the Old town. Honfleur is also the ideal place from where to visit the exciting city of Paris. With its seductive architecture, superb shopping, gastronomic delights and vibrant night life, Paris is a city which really does have it all. Make sure you take in the famous sights of the Arc de Triomphe, the Lourve, Notre Dame and of course the Eiffel Tower. Alternatively, you could pay a visit to the beautiful gardens at Giverny. Monet painted here from 1883 to 1926 and the garden is most famous for its lily pond, the inspiration for some of his best known works. Don't miss the beautiful Japanese bridge hung with wisteria.

Day 5 Dover: We disembark Athena after breakfast for the journey home.

Cabin upgrades available at a supplement, please call for details

Suberp facilities:
Athena's on-board facilities are excellent, including swimming pool, a choice of bars and lounges, a library, internet access, a luxury cinema and a shop. The restaurant offers you sumptuous cuisines throughout your cruise, an informal more relaxed dining is offerd in the Lotus Grill. If you feel in need of pampering, why not treat yourself to a massage or sauna in the beauty salon.
Always Entertaining:
You on-board experience is very important to us, so our cruises feature fascinating guest speakers, port lectures and entertainers to add a little extra to your holiday
Sumptuous Cuisine:
Dining is one of the great pleasure of shipboard life and an integral part of any cruise. Athena proudly upholds this tradition with its fine menus. From breakfast and lunch through to five-course evening meals combined international menus and the best ingredients, the onboard cuisine is a real highlight of your cruise, and if you're still hungry, there are traditional late evening snacks and afternoon tea to enjoy.
Home Comforts:
After a full day of sightseeing or relaxation, retire to your cabin, a real home-from-home. Perhaps freshen up with a shower or a soak in the bath before getting dressed for dinner, All cabins are well-appointed and pleasantly furnished including a bath with shower, telelphone and TV, safe and air-conditioning. An excellent feature of most cabins is the large windows, giving the cabins a light and airy feel.

Included in the price:

Services of a professional cruise team

Complimentary coach travel to Harwich exclusive to Simply Cruising

Four nights full board accommodation, staying in an standard inside cabin with private facilities

All meals on board

Most leisure facilities

Daytime and evening entertainment

All port taxes

All on-board gratuities

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OPENING TIMES:
9am to 9pm Monday to Friday
10am to 5pm Saturday
10am to 4pm Sunday

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