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From
Whittier, Alaska to Tokyo, Japan Aboard the Seven Seas Mariner
September
20 - October 4, 2006
Early
Deposit Bonus extended! Deposit by May 1 and receive
a 2 category upgrade up to a D.
Tour
includes:
- 14-night
Cruise aboard the Seven Seas Mariner
- Open
Single-seating Dining
- Complimentary
Bar Setup in Cabin
- Complimentary Soft Drinks, Fruit Juices
and Mineral Water
- Shipboard
Gratuities
- Distinguished
Scientific Lecturers
- In-depth
Information and Documentation
- Seven
Seas Society Member 5% Savings
- Hosted
Cocktail Reception
ITINERARY
Wed,
September 20 Sail —Whittier, Alaska
Sail away into the Pacific aboard the magnificent Seven Seas MARINER.
Relax in your room with all the fine amenities.
Thu,
September 21 —Kodiak, Alaska
Today admire the scenic beauty of Kodiak Island as you embark on
an in-depth optional tour of the many points of interest in and
around the City of Kodiak, the first Russian settlement in Alaska.
Photographic opportunities abound as you explore this area, very
much influenced by Native American and Russian ancestry. Fort Abercrombie
was an historic defense installation for the North Pacific during
World War II. The local Russian and Native American history and
legend can be seen a the Baranov Museum - the oldest Russian built
structure in the United States. In 1874, the first Russian Orthodox
Church was established in Alaska.
Fri,
September 22 Cruise the Shelik of Strait
Sat,
September 23 —Dutch Harbour
Unalaska Island contains 240 square miles of some of the most rugged,
majestic and awe-inspiring landscapes on earth. A flightseeing tour
may take you near an active volcano, over a rugged mountain range.
Sun/Mon,
September 24/25 —Aleutian Islands
The Aleutian chain is Earth’s most impressive volcanic examples
with soaring ice-capped peaks offering a backdrop for the peregrine
falcons, bald eagles, tufted puffins and approximately one million
fulmar birds. The Aleutian archipelago is home to humpback and sperm
whales and Asian birds that have "strayed" from their normal migration
routes.
Tues,
September 26 —Cross International Dateline
Wed,
September 27 —Petropavlovsk, Russia/Kamchatka Peninsula
Two of the Kamchatka’s volcanoes which surround Petropavlovsk
are considered "home volcanoes". The Avachinsky Volcano, Burning
Hill, appeared more thanten thousand years ago. Three thousand years
ago a giant explosion tore away its upper part and a new cone 700
meters high appeared. The volcano became two-leveled or "soma-Vesuvius".
The last eruption took place in 1991.You will be able to walk to
the extrusive form of the Avacha volcano called the Camel. Through
the exhibits at the local Cultural Museum, you will learn about
the famous sea explorers who visited Kamchatka at different times,
Vitus Bering, La Perouse, Charles Clarke and others. You will drive
by the historic monuments of the founder of the city, Vitus Bering,
the Kuril Islands Defenders and a chapel built in memory of the
defenders of Petropavlovsk during the Crimean war of 1854.
Thurs/Fri,
September 28/29 —Cruise the Kuril Islands/Sea of Okhotsk
Sat,
September 30 —Otaru (Sapporo) Japan
Sun,
October 1 —Hakodate, Japan
The city of Hakodate is the gateway for Hokkaido and is perhaps
the most interesting. The Goryokaku was Japan's first Western-style
fortification. The star-shaped fort was built in 1864 for the defense
of Hokkaido against invasion. All that remain now are the outer
walls, and the interior is now a park open to the public. Goryokaku
Tower provides a fine view of the fort and Hakodate City. The Trappist
Convent was founded in 1898 by eight Catholic sisters from France
and is managed by the Trappist Order.
Mon,
October 2 —Sendai, Japan
Zuganji Temple was founded in 828 and constructed in 1606 by Date
Masamune. It is one of Tohoku's finest Zen temples and well worth
a visit to see the painted screens and interior carvings of the
main hall and the Seiryuden (treasure house), which contains works
of art associated with the Date family. In contrast, a small wooden
temple of Godai-do, built by Date Masamune and lying on a pine clad
islet, it is reached by two bridges.
Tues/Wed,
October 3/4 —Tokyo, Japan
You will be transferred to the airport or your extension hotel.
For
more information, please contact MWT Associates at 877-707-7827
or visit their website at www.melitatrips.com
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note, individuals who sign up for a trip with reference to
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