Join us for a Rail-Cruise to the best ports on the eastern Mediterranean. Aboard the Louis Majesty you will find a casual and friendly atmosphere, warm Greek hospitality and attentive service. During your cruise there will be a variety of activities and fun things to do, but it’s entirely up to you to decide how you wish to spend your time on board. Either way, the staff (English–speaking) will always be there to attend to your every need and make sure you enjoy a memorable holiday. The cruise itinerary offers a complete destination experience, combining famous highlights with lesser–known gems.
The holiday starts with an escorted afternoon departure on Eurostar from St Pancras International, London, to Paris. Here, we break our journey with an overnight stay at a hotel. The next morning we join the TGV to Marseilles (journey time around 3 hours), arriving early–to–mid afternoon. From here we have a short transfer by coach⁄taxi to the Louis Majesty to start our 12-night cruise.
During the cruise, relax and watch the world go by, enjoy great food and entertainment, and venture ashore at the numerous ports of call, including: Valletta, Alexandria, Port Said, Ashdod, Limassol, Madeira, Heraklion, Naples & Genoa.
At the end of the cruise we disembark in Marseilles and transfer to the TGV to Lille then Eurostar to St Pancras.
Note: Adverse weather or sea conditions may prevent the vessel calling at scheduled ports.

Itinerary: Day 1 – Friday: London to Paris
Afternoon departure from London on Eurostar to Paris. Walk the short distance, or have a taxi⁄coach transfer to our hotel to check-in.
Day 2 – Saturday: Paris to Marseilles
Depart Paris in the morning on the TGV for Marseilles, arriving early–to–mid afternoon. Short transfer to the port to join our cruise ship, the louis Majesty, which sails at 17.00hrs.
Day 3 – Sunday: At sea.
Day 4 – Monday: Valletta, Malta
07:00 to 13:30 Valletta appears on the horizon like an elaborate sand castle. Within its walls are the riches of the crusading Knights of St John, who fled here from Rhodes in 1530 and amassed great treasures of art before they were ousted by Napoleon.
Day 5 – Tuesday: At sea.
Day 6 – Wednesday: Alexandria, Egypt 13:00 to 19:00 The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as ‘the Pearl of the Mediterranean’, has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually only 225 km from Cairo. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of Greco–Roman Egypt, its status as a beacon of culture symbolized by Pharos, the legendary lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Day 7 – Thursday: Port Said, Egypt
06:00 to 21:00 Egypt is an extraordinary country where one can experience the overwhelming profusion of art and architecture accumulated from centuries of successive dynasties.
Day 8 – Friday: Ashdod, Israel
07:00 to 19:00 Ashdod -– the fifth-largest city in Israel – is an important regional industrial centre and Israel’s largest port, accounting for 60 percent of the country’s imports.
Day 9 – Saturday: Limassol,Cyprus
10:00 to 16:00 Limassol is the second–largest city of Cyprus. Located in Akrotiri Bay on the island’s southern coast, Limassol is renowned for its long cultural tradition. A wide spectrum of activities and a great number of museums and archeological sites are available to the interested visitor.
Day 10 – Sunday: Heraklion, Crete
13:00 to 18:00 Heraklion is just three miles from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 and partially reconstructed, the elaborate palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture.
Day 11 – Monday: At sea.
Day 12 – Tuesday: Naples, Italy
08:30 to 14:30 A bustling port in southern Italy, Naples is famous for its robust cuisine and for its inhabitants’ zest for life. Nearby are the extensive ruins of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city destroyed by a volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Day 13 – Wednesday: Genoa, Italy
10:00 to 19:00 Birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Genoa has a long and proud history as one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean. The rejuvenated waterfront is home to an outstanding maritime museum and aquarium. The city has the second largest medieval quarter in Europe with superb examples of gothic architecture, perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Day 14 – Friday: Marseilles – London
AM to PM After Breakfast, transfer to the station to join the TGV to Lille, then Eurostar to St Pancras International.

The Louis Majesty
The Louis Majesty is the latest ship to join Louis Lines’ fleet, having been acquired from NCL Cruises where it sailed under the name of Norwegian Majesty.
Tonnage: 40,876
Length: 207.10m
Breadth: 27.6m
Draught: 6.2 m
Cruising Speed: 19 knots
Passenger Decks: 10
Lifts: 6
Stabilizers: yes
Electricity: 220V AC
Staterooms: Outside 481, Inside 250, Total 731
All staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air–conditioning, telephone and TV. All S category staterooms have a hairdryer.
Crew: Mixed nationality – all English speaking
Currency: Euro
Onboard facilities include: Sun Deck, Café Royal (inside & outside), Topsiders Bar, Pool Bar, Outdoor Café, 2 Swimming Pools, 2 Hot Tubs, Piazza Sanmarco (outdoor pizzeria & pasta shop), Royal Observatory, Disco, Beauty Salon, Fitness Centre (6 massage rooms), Bodywave Spa (Mandara Spa & Sauna), Polo Club Piano Bar, Monte Carlo Casino, The Palace Theatre, Four Seasons Restaurant, Seven Seas Dining Room, Le Bistro Café, Rendezvous Lounge & Bar, The Coffee Bar/Espresso point, Royal Fireworks Lounge, House of Lords Lounge, Internet Café, Crossroads Area (Shore Excursions Desk, Reception Desk, Credit Desk), Duty Free & Travel Value Shops, Photo Gallery, Boardroom, Library⁄Cardroom, Video Arcade, Conference Room.

INCLUDED: Escorted from London • Return Eurostar & TGV rail travel from London St Pancras to Marseilles • 1 night hotel B&B in Paris outbound • All transfers abroad • 12–night cruise sharing a twin or double standard inside stateroom • All meals on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner each Day)
• Entertainment on board • Port charges
NOT INCLUDED: Local travel to/from St Pancras International • Porterage Services • Optional Excursions • Gratuities aboard the Louis Majesty • Travel Insurance • Tips/Gratuities: 8 euros per person per day will be added to your onboard account to cover gratuities. You may alter the debit and pay gratuities at will, if preferred.
Deposit: £200pp.

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