All Swan Hellenic passengers receive a complimentary Cruise Book, sent as part of their Pre Cruise Information, the book is tailor-made for each cruise. It contains introductory articles on each country and port visited, articles by Guest Speakers – past and present – practical information about each destination, a suggested reading list and full details of the shore excursion programme. We are delighted to present our latest Electornic Cruise Books on this page, you can also use the option to view books from past cruises too.
Islands of the Sun
Date 02 March 2012
Sail south to the mild climate of the
volcanic archipelago of the Canary
Islands, calling en route to the fine
cities of Oporto, Lisbon, Cadiz and
Casablanca. Spend four full days
exploring the varied and contrasting
landscapes and towns of Lanzarote,
Tenerife, La Gomera and La Palma,
luxuriating in the warm climate of
these islands, before concluding your
cruise in the garden island of Madeira.
Vintage Iberia & Italy
Date 16 March 2012
From the garden isle of Madeira, sail north east to Cadiz and enjoy a river transit to Seville. Discover the architectural links between Morocco and Moorish Andalusia manifest in the superb Alhambra Palace and Seville’s Cathedral Tower. Explore the Balearic island of Majorca and conclude your cruise in Italy, visiting iconic cities such as Lucca and Pisa.
Postcard from the Mediterranean
Date 29 March 2012
Experience the fusion of
Mediterranean cultures, art and
architecture and trace the history
of empires and peoples as you sail
from one great city to the next. Visit
the iconic cities of Rome, Naples,
Valletta, Athens and Istanbul as
well as exploring the delights of
Sorrento, the medina of Sousse and
Norman stronghold of Palermo.
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