Albania! Long cut off from the world and still largely unknown, the land of the Eagles has everything to surprise: wild landscapes, a sunny coast with crystal clear waters, sublime mountains and countless archaeological treasures. In Albania, Byzantine, Greek, Roman, Venetian and Ottoman influences have left a priceless heritage. Here, mosques rub shoulders with churches, East meets West and the vestiges of communism mingle with a modernity that loves freedom, forming a land rich in its contrasts. A welcoming destination, still confidential and preserved from mass tourism, to visit without delay! In parallel with this discovery of Albania, the Variety Voyager will stop in Corfu and Montenegro, two pearls of the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Mountainous and wooded, Corfu is an island of wild beauty that has retained its authentic charm. In Montenegro, in the impressive Bay of Kotor, the mountainous slopes of the fjord plunge into the azure waters. Perched villages, fortified citadels and lush flora are an integral part of this cruise rich in colors and emotions. Embark on this unique cruise aboard the Variety Voyager, an intimate ship reserved for a privileged few, ideal for discovering these new horizons that will renew the charms of the Mediterranean for you.
The price includes
• Flights Gevève/Corfu/Geneva on regular economy class flights with or without stopovers (Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Eurowings)
• Air taxes (€100 to date) and port taxes (€380 to date), variable and subject to change
• All transfers mentioned in the program
• Accommodation during the cruise in the chosen cabin category. Overnight stay in a 4* hotel (local standards) in Corfu.
• Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8. Lunches are taken either on board the boat or in town during excursions
• Three full days of guided tours during stopovers in Albania with entry to sites with a local French-speaking guide
• Water, tea and coffee available all day on board
• Water during meals on land
• The services of a French-speaking cruise director - guide
• A series of on-board conferences presented by a destination specialist
The price does not include
• Drinks other than those mentioned
• Optional excursions
• Customary tips on board for the crew (€15 per day and per person recommended)
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
Departure from the region: contact us
Minimum number of participants
30Special conditions
The General Terms and Conditions of Sale, of which the conditions reproduced below are only an extract, will be communicated to you in full before any conclusion of a travel contract. In accordance with the provisions of Articles R. 211-5 and L. 211-9 of the Tourism Code, RDM expressly reserves the right to make certain modifications to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale and to modify the price of its Cruises without notice. Any modification will be communicated in writing to the Seller before the conclusion of the Contract.
“RDM” means Rivages Du Monde SASU whose registered office is located at 19, rue du Quatre-Septembre, 75002 - Paris, France, which organizes cruises and markets them to the Seller.
The “Seller” means the legal entity that directly sold the Cruise to the Traveler.
“Traveler” means any person who has purchased an RDM cruise from the Seller.
Reservation :
Any reservation will be the subject of a contract concluded between RDM and the Seller specifying all the conditions and obligations of RDM and the Seller (price, payment terms, programs, cancellation conditions, etc.). The contract will only be deemed concluded after payment of the deposit by the Seller.
Travel prices:
Our prices, indicated in Euros and per person, are based on double occupancy of a cabin, include all the services explicitly mentioned in the program description and are not in principle revisable. However, the prices have been established on the basis of economic data subject to variation (airport taxes, port taxes, visas, and fuel costs) and the fluctuation of which is likely to lead to changes in the price of the cruise: Extract: - Fuel cost: For River Cruise departures in 2021 and 2022, the sales prices are revised if the variation in the cost of fuel, calculated on the basis of the pricing conditions communicated by the Carriers, is greater than 3%. - Currency rates: The currency rates for River and Coastal Cruises in 2021 and 2022 are guaranteed from the time of Reservation and will not be revisable.
Cancellation fees:
In the event of cancellation by the Traveler, cancellation fees must be paid according to the following terms:
• Between the Reservation and 1 year before departure: 200 euros fee per person;
• Between 1 year and 6 months before departure: 20% of the total amount of Services;
• Between 6 months and 2 months before departure: 50% of the total amount of Services;
• Between 2 months and 1 month before departure: 75% of the total amount of Services;
• Less than 1 month before departure: 100% of the total amount of Services.
Reservations and payment
30% upon signing the contract
Balance 30 days before departure
Navigation
The port of call times are given for information purposes only and have no contractual value. The Captain of the ship is the only person authorized to define the conditions of navigation and has the right to interrupt a cruise, to modify its itinerary and the ports of call for reasons of force majeure, weather (fog, storm, insufficient or excessive rise in water levels, in particular) or for safety requirements of the Travelers or the ship.
Full General Conditions of Sale available upon request.
Optional excursions
Tirana Tour (maximum 40 people per group)Walk in the "block" district (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to Enver Hoxha's Bunker (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to the archaeological site of Apollonia (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to the fortress in the city of Berat (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to the archaeological site of Butrint (maximum 40 people per group)
Visit to the Ethnographic Museum of Gjirokaster (maximum 40 people per group)
Formalities
Valid national identity card or passport valid for at least 3 months after the return date.Health formalities
DTP up to dateThe boat
Launched in 2012, the Variety Voyager is an elegant, modern and sleek yacht designed for 72 passengers. Its cutting-edge technology complies with the strictest safety requirements of the SOLAS convention.
Boat characteristics
- Length: 68 m
- Width: 36 m
- Cabins: 36 spread over 3 decks
- Passengers: 72
- Crew: 29
- Construction: 2012
- Electric current: 220 V
- Currency on board: Euro and bank cards
Important note
The organization of visits may be modified depending on navigation or technical requirements. For reasons related to weather, a stopover may be cancelled or replaced. Only the captain will be able to make the appropriate decisions to ultimately guarantee the cruise in the best possible safety conditions.
Sailing is highly dependent on weather conditions and the use of the ship's engines is necessary to meet sailing times.
Highlights
The discovery of a still secret country
Visiting 3 major UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Butrint, Berat, Gjirokaster in Albania and Kotor in Montenegro
Visiting Tirana, the Albanian capital with eclectic architecture