Join us for an Escorted Rail-Cruise to the Corsica, Tunis, Malta, Sicily & Italy. 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 English-speaking staff will be on hand 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 a Champagne check-in (not available to passengers joining at Ebbsfleet) before an afternoon departure from St Pancras International & Ebbsfleet to Paris (around 2.25 hours). We then transfer by coach (45 minutes) to our hotel, the Mercure Gare de Lyon, adjoining the station we will depart from in the morning. The next morning we join the TGV to Marseilles (just over 3 hours) then a short coach transfer to the port to join the Louis Majesty for our 8–night full–board 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: Ajaccio, Tunis, Sousse, Valletta, Palermo & Civitavecchia (Rome)*.
At the end of the cruise we disembark in Marseilles and transfer to the station to join the TGV to Paris, then Eurostar to Ebbsfleet & St Pancras International, London.
* Adverse weather or sea conditions may prevent the vessel calling at scheduled ports.

Itinerary: Day 1 – London⁄Ebsfleet - Paris
Afternoon departure from London & Ebbsfleet on Eurostar to Paris. Coach transfer to our hotel to check-in.
Day 2 – Tuesday: 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 the Louis Majesty, which sails at 18.00hrs.
Day 3 – Ajaccio, Corsica 07:00 to 17:00 – From the red hued cliffs, lapped by crystal clear sea at Piana, to the white sand beaches backed by lush green maquis of the Ajaccio Gulf, this rugged coastline, sculptured by wind and sea, offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Corsica. Optional excursions: Ajaccio & Wine Tasting; Island interior & Wine Tasting.
Day 4 – Tunis, Tunisia
14.00 to 21.00 – Tunisia has for over 3.000 years witnessed the passage of Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Turks, Spanish and French, each leaving a part of their story in stones, mosaics and on the hills of Carthage. This heritage, has been held in trust and preserved in hundreds of sites and museums as in the vast collections of the prestigious National Museum of Bardo. Optional excursions: Tunis & Bardo Museum; Carthage & Sidi Bou Said village.
Day 5 – Sousse, Tunisia 07.00 to 20.00 – Sousse, the third largest city in Tunisia, lies at the south end of the Gulf of Hammamet. The old town has many examples of Arab architecture and an interesting Archeological Museum. Today Sousse is a popular and attractive tourist holiday centre. Optional excursions: Souse, El Djem amphitheatre & Kairouan city (with lunch).
Day 6 – Valetta, Malta
09.00 to 17.00 – 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. Optional excursions: Mosta, Medina & Rabat; Valletta city tour.
Day 7 – Palermo, Sicily
08.00 to 16:.00 – Sicily’s capital city, Palermo is located on the north western coast of the island in a scenic inlet near Monte Pellegrino. Described as ‘The most beautiful city in the world’. Palermo dominates the western border of Conca d’Oro. Optional excursions: Highlights of Palermo; Palermo Old City & Monreale; Cefalu Village.
Day 8 – Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
08.00 to 20.00 – Civitavecchia is the port of the Eternal City of Rome. Take a tour and see the Colosseum and Forum, visit the Vatican or shop for fine Italian fashion goods. Be sure to toss a coin into Trevi Fountain which, according to legend, will guarantee you will return to Rome one day. Optional excursions: Rome & Vatican City (with lunchbox); Rome on your own.
Day 9 – 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 a stroll. Optional excursions: Genoa City Tour; Portofino.
Day 10 – Marseilles to London
07.30 to 19.10 –Return to the bustling port of Marseilles. Disembark after breakfast, short transfer to the station to join the TGV to Paris, then Eurostar to Ebbsfleet and St Pancras International, arriving early-to-mid evening.

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: Champagne check-in at St Pancras (not available to passengers joining at Ebbsfleet)
• Escorted throughout from London • Return rail travel from St Pancras, London & Ebbsfleet to Marseilles • 1 night hotel B&B in Paris outbound • All transfers abroad • 8-night cruise aboard the Louis Majesty sharing a twin or double standard inside stateroom &ndash upgrades & singles possible• All meals on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner each Day)
• Entertainment on board • Port charges
NOT INCLUDED: Local travel to/from St Pancras International or Ebbsfleet • Porterage Services • Optional Excursions • Gratuities aboard the Louis Coral • 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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