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MEDITERRANEAN cruise

ATHENS (Piraeus) To DUBAI

Oct 29, 2020 To Duration 24 Days Silver Spirit

Departure

Oct 29

2020

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Silver Spirit

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Itinerary & excursions

15 Ports

7 Countries

With the weight of centuries of history behind you, relish in this taste of Aegean life, while following paths once traversed by seafarers of yesteryear. Start with Athens’ dynamic mix of old and new. Continue with the exquisite allure of the Greek Isles. Then, travel the mysterious Arabian and Red Seas. Days at sea provide perfect time for reflection after visiting Petra and the holy land.

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Voyage Number: SL201029024

Please note that the following excursions are provided as a sample of what may be offered on this voyage and are subject to change. We invite guests to visit my.silversea.com 120 days prior to sailing for the most updated information.

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ATHENS (Piraeus)

Greece

Thu 29 Oct

Thursday 29 Oct

Departure 7:00 PM

It's no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold architectural perfection that has not been surpassed in 2,500 years. But, today, this shrine of classical form dominates a 21st-century boomtown. To experience Athens—Athína in Greek—fully is to understand the essence of Greece: ancient monuments surviving in a sea of cement, startling beauty amid the squalor, tradition juxtaposed with modernity. Locals depend on humor and flexibility to deal with the chaos; you should do the same. The rewards are immense. Although Athens covers a huge area, the major landmarks of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods are close to the modern city center. Read more You can easily walk from the Acropolis to many other key sites, taking time to browse in shops and relax in cafés and tavernas along the way. From many quarters of the city you can glimpse "the glory that was Greece" in the form of the Acropolis looming above the horizon, but only by actually climbing that rocky precipice can you feel the impact of the ancient settlement. The Acropolis and Filopappou, two craggy hills sitting side by side; the ancient Agora (marketplace); and Kerameikos, the first cemetery, form the core of ancient and Roman Athens. Along the Unification of Archaeological Sites promenade, you can follow stone-paved, tree-lined walkways from site to site, undisturbed by traffic. Cars have also been banned or reduced in other streets in the historical center. In the National Archaeological Museum, vast numbers of artifacts illustrate the many millennia of Greek civilization; smaller museums such as the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum illuminate the history of particular regions or periods. Athens may seem like one huge city, but it is really a conglomeration of neighborhoods with distinctive characters. The Eastern influences that prevailed during the 400-year rule of the Ottoman Empire are still evident in Monastiraki, the bazaar area near the foot of the Acropolis. On the northern slope of the Acropolis, stroll through Plaka (if possible by moonlight), an area of tranquil streets lined with renovated mansions, to get the flavor of the 19th-century's gracious lifestyle. The narrow lanes of Anafiotika, a section of Plaka, thread past tiny churches and small, color-washed houses with wooden upper stories, recalling a Cycladic island village. In this maze of winding streets, vestiges of the older city are everywhere: crumbling stairways lined with festive tavernas; dank cellars filled with wine vats; occasionally a court or diminutive garden, enclosed within high walls and filled with magnolia trees and the flaming trumpet-shaped flowers of hibiscus bushes. Formerly run-down old quarters, such as Thission, Gazi and Psirri, popular nightlife areas filled with bars and mezedopoleia (similar to tapas bars), are now in the process of gentrification, although they still retain much of their original charm, as does the colorful produce and meat market on Athinas. The area around Syntagma Square, the tourist hub, and Omonia Square, the commercial heart of the city about 1 km (½ mi) northwest, is distinctly European, having been designed by the court architects of King Otho, a Bavarian, in the 19th century. The chic shops and bistros of ritzy Kolonaki nestle at the foot of Mt. Lycabettus, Athens's highest hill (909 feet). Each of Athens's outlying suburbs has a distinctive character: in the north is wealthy, tree-lined Kifissia, once a summer resort for aristocratic Athenians, and in the south and southeast lie Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni, with their sandy beaches, seaside bars, and lively summer nightlife. Just beyond the city's southern fringes is Piraeus, a bustling port city of waterside fish tavernas and Saronic Gulf views.

MYKONOS ISLAND

Greece

11 Excursions

Fri 30 Oct

Friday 30 Oct

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Although the fishing boats still go out in good weather, Mykonos largely makes its living from tourism these days. The summer crowds have turned one of the poorest islands in Greece into one of the richest. Old Mykonians complain that their young, who have inherited stores where their grandfathers once sold eggs or wine, get so much rent that they have lost ambition, and in summer sit around pool bars at night with their friends, and hang out in Athens in winter when island life is less scintillating. Put firmly on the map by Jackie O in the 1960s, Mykonos town—called Hora by the locals—remains the Saint-Tropez of the Greek islands. The scenery is memorable, with its whitewashed streets, Little Venice, the Kato Myli ridge of windmills, and Kastro, the town's medieval quarter. Read more Its cubical two- or three-story houses and churches, with their red or blue doors and domes and wooden balconies, have been long celebrated as some of the best examples of classic Cycladic architecture. Luckily, the Greek Archaeological Service decided to preserve the town, even when the Mykonians would have preferred to rebuild, and so the Old Town has been impressively preserved. Pink oleander, scarlet hibiscus, and trailing green pepper trees form a contrast amid the dazzling whiteness, whose frequent renewal with whitewash is required by law. Any visitor who has the pleasure of getting lost in its narrow streets (made all the narrower by the many outdoor stone staircases, which maximize housing space in the crowded village) will appreciate how its confusing layout was designed to foil pirates—if it was designed at all. After Mykonos fell under Turkish rule in 1537, the Ottomans allowed the islanders to arm their vessels against pirates, which had a contradictory effect: many of them found that raiding other islands was more profitable than tilling arid land. At the height of Aegean piracy, Mykonos was the principal headquarters of the corsair fleets—the place where pirates met their fellows, found willing women, and filled out their crews. Eventually the illicit activity evolved into a legitimate and thriving trade network. Morning on Mykonos town's main quay is busy with deliveries, visitors for the Delos boats, lazy breakfasters, and street cleaners dealing with the previous night's mess. In late morning the cruise-boat people arrive, and the shops are all open. In early afternoon, shaded outdoor tavernas are full of diners eating salads (Mykonos's produce is mostly imported); music is absent or kept low. In mid- and late afternoon, the town feels sleepy, since so many people are at the beach, on excursions, or sleeping in their air-conditioned rooms; even some tourist shops close for siesta. By sunset, people have come back from the beach, having taken their showers and rested. At night, the atmosphere in Mykonos ramps up. The cruise-boat people are mostly gone, coughing three-wheelers make no deliveries in the narrow streets, and everyone is dressed sexy for summer and starting to shimmy with the scene. Many shops stay open past midnight, the restaurants fill up, and the bars and discos make ice cubes as fast as they can. Ready to dive in? Begin your tour of Mykonos town (Hora) by starting out at its heart: Mando Mavrogenous Square.

11 Excursions

Best of Mykonos Island

Greek Cooking Class

Mykonian Mosaic Workshop

Mykonos Panorama

Mykonos Town Highlights on Foot

Mykonos “Foodie” Walking Tour

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The Sacred Island of Delos

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KUSADASI

Turkey

7 Excursions

Sat 31 Oct

Saturday 31 Oct

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Whilst the busy resort town of Kusadasi offers much in the way of shopping and dining – not to mention a flourishing beach life scene, the real jewel here is Ephesus and the stunning ruined city that really take centre stage. With only 20% of the classical ruins having been excavated, this archaeological wonder has already gained the status as Europe’s most complete classical metropolis. And a metropolis it really is; built in the 10th century BC this UNESCO World Heritage site is nothing short of spectacular. Although regrettably very little remains of the Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world), the superb Library of Celsus’ façade is practically intact and it is one of life’s great joys to attend an evening performance in the illuminated ruins once all the tourists have left. The history of the city is fascinating and multi-layered and it is well worth reading up on this beforehand if a visit is planned. Read more Another point of interest for historians would be the house of the Virgin Mary, located on the romantically named Mount Nightingale and just nine kilometres away from Ephesus proper. Legend has it that Mary (along with St. John) spent her final years here, secluded from the rest of the population, spreading Christianity. An edifying experience, even for non-believers. For the less historical minded amongst you, Kusadasi offers plenty in the way of activities. After a stroll through the town, jump in a taxi to Ladies’ Beach (men are allowed), sample a Turkish kebap on one of the many beachfront restaurants and enjoy the clement weather. If you do want to venture further afield, then the crystal clear beaches of Guzelcamli (or the Millipark), the cave of Zeus and the white scalloped natural pools at Pamukkale, known as Cleopatra’s pools, are definitely worth a visit.

7 Excursions

RHODES ISLAND

Greece

15 Excursions

Sun 01 Nov

Sunday 01 Nov

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

'The Pirates Route' Sea Kayaking

Best of Rhodes

Medieval Rhodes

Medieval Rhodes & Lindos (for Limited Mobility Guests)

Old Town of Rhodes & Brunch

Panoramic Rhodes

Rhodes Jeep Adventure

Rhodian Pottery Workshop

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The Acropolis of Lindos

The Art of Greek Cuisine

Tsambika Beach Break

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AGIOS NIKOLAOS (Crete)

Greece

16 Excursions

Mon 02 Nov

Monday 02 Nov

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Aghios Nikolaos, Elounda & Spinalonga

Journey to Lassithi Plateau

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The Palace of Knossos

The Palace of Knossos: Guided in German

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SANTORINI

Greece

14 Excursions

Tue 03 Nov

Tuesday 03 Nov

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Undoubtedly the most extraordinary island in the Aegean, crescent-shape Santorini remains a mandatory stop on the Cycladic tourist route—even if it's necessary to enjoy the sensational sunsets from Ia, the fascinating excavations, and the dazzling white towns with a million other travelers. Called Kállisti (the "Loveliest") when first settled, the island has now reverted to its subsequent name of Thira, after the 9th-century-BC Dorian colonizer Thiras. The place is better known, however, these days as Santorini, a name derived from its patroness, St. Irene of Thessaloniki, the Byzantine empress who restored icons to Orthodoxy and died in 802. You can fly conveniently to Santorini, but to enjoy a true Santorini rite of passage, opt instead for the boat trip here, which provides a spectacular introduction. After the boat sails between Sikinos and Ios, your deck-side perch approaches two close islands with a passage between them. Read more The bigger one on the left is Santorini, and the smaller on the right is Thirassia. Passing between them, you see the village of Ia adorning Santorini's northernmost cliff like a white geometric beehive. You are in the caldera (volcanic crater), one of the world's truly breathtaking sights: a demilune of cliffs rising 1,100 feet, with the white clusters of the towns of Fira and Ia perched along the top. The bay, once the high center of the island, is 1,300 feet in some places, so deep that when boats dock in Santorini's shabby little port of Athinios, they do not drop anchor. The encircling cliffs are the ancient rim of a still-active volcano, and you are sailing east across its flooded caldera. On your right are the Burnt isles, the White isle, and other volcanic remnants, all lined up as if some outsize display in a geology museum. Hephaestus's subterranean fires smolder still—the volcano erupted in 198 BC, about 735, and there was an earthquake in 1956. Indeed, Santorini and its four neighboring islets are the fragmentary remains of a larger landmass that exploded about 1600 BC: the volcano's core blew sky high, and the sea rushed into the abyss to create the great bay, which measures 10 km by 7 km (6 mi by 4½ mi) and is 1,292 feet deep. The other pieces of the rim, which broke off in later eruptions, are Thirassia, where a few hundred people live, and deserted little Aspronissi ("White isle"). In the center of the bay, black and uninhabited, two cones, the Burnt Isles of Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni, appeared between 1573 and 1925. There has been too much speculation about the identification of Santorini with the mythical Atlantis, mentioned in Egyptian papyri and by Plato (who says it's in the Atlantic), but myths are hard to pin down. This is not true of old arguments about whether tidal waves from Santorini's cataclysmic explosion destroyed Minoan civilization on Crete, 113 km (70 mi) away. The latest carbon-dating evidence, which points to a few years before 1600 BC for the eruption, clearly indicates that the Minoans outlasted the eruption by a couple of hundred years, but most probably in a weakened state. In fact, the island still endures hardships: since antiquity, Santorini has depended on rain collected in cisterns for drinking and irrigating—the well water is often brackish—and the serious shortage is alleviated by the importation of water. However, the volcanic soil also yields riches: small, intense tomatoes with tough skins used for tomato paste (good restaurants here serve them); the famous Santorini fava beans, which have a light, fresh taste; barley; wheat; and white-skin eggplants.

14 Excursions

Akrotiri Excavations

Best of Santorini

Black Beach Transfer

Discover Oia On Your Own

Oia & Winery

Profitis Ilias, Oia & Ouzo

Sailing the Caldera

Santorini Kayaking Adventure

Santorini Sights & Swim

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Traditional Caique, Volcano Hike & Hot Springs

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NAFPLION

Greece

9 Excursions

Wed 04 Nov

Wednesday 04 Nov

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ancient Corinth & Canal Crossing

Epidaurus & Mycenae with Lunch

Epidaurus & Paladimi Fortress

Nafplion on Foot & Ouzo

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Wine Tasting in Nemea

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ATHENS (Piraeus)

Greece

11 Excursions

Thu 05 Nov

Thursday 05 Nov

Arrive 7:00 AM

11 Excursions

Acropolis & Athens Sightseeing with Airport Transfer

Acropolis & Athens Sightseeing with Hotel Transfer

Acropolis & Its Museum

Athens Panorama

Mount Lycabettus & Its Spectacular Views

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Top of the Acropolis & Museum by Private Accessible Van

Traditional Greek Lunch Experience

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ATHENS (Piraeus)

Greece

11 Excursions

Thu 05 Nov

Thursday 05 Nov

Departure 5:00 PM

11 Excursions

Acropolis & Athens Sightseeing with Airport Transfer

Acropolis & Athens Sightseeing with Hotel Transfer

Acropolis & Its Museum

Athens Panorama

Mount Lycabettus & Its Spectacular Views

Silver Shore Privato: Private Car & Guide (Full-Day)

Silver Shore Privato: Private Car & Guide (Half-Day)

Silver Shore Privato: Private Van & Guide (Full-Day)

Silver Shore Privato: Private Van & Guide (Half-Day)

Top of the Acropolis & Museum by Private Accessible Van

Traditional Greek Lunch Experience

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DAY AT SEA

Fri 06 Nov

Friday 06 Nov

TEL AVIV (Haifa)

Israel

7 Excursions

Sat 07 Nov

Saturday 07 Nov

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Spilling down from the pine-covered heights of Mt. Carmel, Haifa is a city with a vertiginous setting that has led to comparisons with San Francisco. The most striking landmark on the mountainside is the gleaming golden dome of the Baha'i Shrine, set amid utterly beautiful garden terraces. The city is the world center for the Baha'i faith, and its members provide informative walking tours of the flower-edged 100-acre spot, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the top of the hill you'll find some small but interesting museums, the larger hotels, and two major universities. At the bottom is the lovingly restored German Colony, a perfect area for strolling. Israel's largest port and third-largest city, Haifa was ruled for four centuries by the Ottomans and gradually spread its tendrils up the mountainside into a cosmopolitan city whose port served the entire Middle East. The climate is gentle, the beaches beautiful, and the locals friendly. Read more You won't see the religious garb of Jerusalem or the tattoos and piercings of Tel Aviv in this diverse but fairly conservative city. In fact, you can't always tell at a glance who is part of an Arab or Jewish Israeli family, or if someone is a more recent immigrant from the former Soviet Union. Israel’s "city on the hill" is divided into three main levels, each crisscrossed by parks and gardens: the port down below; Hadar, a commercial area in the middle; and Merkaz Carmel (known as "the Merkaz"), with the posher hotels and many restaurants, on the crest of Mt. Carmel. Thanks to the beneficence of the Baha'is, you can enjoy a walking tour that takes you through the stunning terraces that lie like multicolored jewels from the crest of the city at Mt. Carmel to the German Colony below.

7 Excursions

ASHDOD (Jerusalem)

Israel

12 Excursions

Sun 08 Nov

Sunday 08 Nov

Arrive 8:00 AM -

ASHDOD (Jerusalem)

Israel

12 Excursions

Mon 09 Nov

Monday 09 Nov

Departure 2:00 PM

SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT

Egypt

Tue 10 Nov

Tuesday 10 Nov

3:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SHARM EL SHEIK

Egypt

9 Excursions

Wed 11 Nov

Wednesday 11 Nov

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Desert Jeep Safari

Highlights of Sharm City

Naema Bay Beach Break

Sharm Snorkelling Discovery

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St. Catherine's Monastery

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AQABA (Petra)

Jordan

9 Excursions

Thu 12 Nov

Thursday 12 Nov

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Aqaba Beach Break

Jordan's Red Sea Snorkel Adventure

Morning Wadi Rum Safari

Petra - Jordan's Treasure

Shoubak Castle

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SAFAGA (Luxor)

Egypt

10 Excursions

Fri 13 Nov

Friday 13 Nov

Arrive 7:00 AM -

Aquascope Semi-Submarine

Exclusive Karnak Temple, Nefertari & Nile River Cruise with Lunch

Explore the Bedouin Life by 4X4

Luxor & Valley of the Kings

Red Sea Snorkelling

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Soma Bay Resort

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SAFAGA (Luxor)

Egypt

10 Excursions

Sat 14 Nov

Saturday 14 Nov

Departure 2:00 PM

Aquascope Semi-Submarine

Exclusive Karnak Temple, Nefertari & Nile River Cruise with Lunch

Explore the Bedouin Life by 4X4

Luxor & Valley of the Kings

Red Sea Snorkelling

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Soma Bay Resort

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DAY AT SEA

Sun 15 Nov

Sunday 15 Nov

DAY AT SEA

Mon 16 Nov

Monday 16 Nov

DAY AT SEA

Tue 17 Nov

Tuesday 17 Nov

DAY AT SEA

Wed 18 Nov

Wednesday 18 Nov

DAY AT SEA

Thu 19 Nov

Thursday 19 Nov

MUSCAT

Oman

9 Excursions

Fri 20 Nov

Friday 20 Nov

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Dolphin Watch & Snorkelling Adventure

Grand Mosque & Nakhl Fort

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Splendours of Muscat

The best of Muscat with Arabic lunch experience & Airport Transfer

Traditional Dhow Cruise

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DAY AT SEA

Sat 21 Nov

Saturday 21 Nov

DUBAI

United Arab Emirates

1 Excursion

Sun 22 Nov

Sunday 22 Nov

Arrive 8:00 AM

Dubai sits on a golden sandy coastline in the Arabian Gulf, where the warm azure waves of the sea meet the desert. A high-rise oasis, this city is a pleasure-dome surrounded by dunes; one of the most fashionable on the planet thanks to its ability to satisfy the needs of legions of demanding vacationers. Dubai is about having fun—and it's one big adult playground. Nature plays her part here, with year-round sunshine, gorgeous beaches, dramatic arid landscapes, and warm waters, but it's the man-made attractions that make Dubai so alluring. You can launch yourself into high-adrenaline desert adventures, diving and water sports, and some of the world's best golf courses. The 5-, 6-, and 7-star hotels offer the ultimate in luxury, and the party scene is hot. Shopping malls are the biggest in the world and are packed full of high-class merchandise. Read more And with hundreds of restaurants with cuisine from around the world, you can munch your way from Mexico to Malaysia. Dubai is an Arab country with a long history as a trading port. Traces of its traditional life, customs, and architecture can still be seen and explored, but today and tomorrow are much more important than yesterday. Almost every building in this metropolis is less than 20 years old and the most dramatic developments—groundbreaking megaprojects—have just been completed or are still under construction. The city is certainly unique. Islam is its anchor, but it has opened its doors to the rest of the world and has invited them in to work, rest, and play, which creates a truly international atmosphere. Unashamedly modern and materialistic, life here takes place at breakneck speed. The landscape is stark, the confidence is sky high, the can-do spirit is palpable, and the blingis in your face. Dubai produces strong reactions in people, but one thing is certain—love it or loathe it—you will not forget it. It is without a doubt, one of the world's true must-see destinations. Shisha: Smoke Without Fire. Emirati men love socializing, but as they don't drink alcohol they get together over coffee and shisha instead of a drink at the bar after work. The shisha, or hookah, is a smoking device, usually made of glass, that filters smoke through water before it reaches the smoker's mouth. Shisha tobaccos are aromatic and are often mixed with apple, cinnamon, or cherry, so their taste isn't as strong as other tobaccos. Smoking shisha is said to induce relaxation—but you'll have to decide if it's for you! Several distinct zones and quarters, each with its own purpose and atmosphere, make up the city of Dubai. The older districts around the mouth of Dubai Creek—Deira, Al-Rigga, and Bur Dubai—have developed over the last 150 years into a maze of narrow streets and alleyways that are often choked with traffic. However, the museums and attractions here are clustered close together, making this area the most walkable in the city. You'll need to cross the creek on the abra (boat) service, about seven or eight minutes long, to get from one bank to the other. To venture beyond this downtown core you'll need to take transportation. If you have time, buses are very cheap, new, and air-conditioned, and their routes pass by many major attractions. However, taxis are efficient, inexpensive, and metered, making them a more flexible option if you're only in Dubai for a short time and every minute counts. Sheikh Zayed Road is the multilane road that links old Dubai with the newer Dubai districts to the south—about 15 mi to the southernmost communities. It runs 3 mi inland from the ocean and parallel with the coastline. Every well-marked intersection off Sheikh Zayed Road leads to a different district—including Dubai Marina, Emirates Hills, and Knowledge City—as well as that area's major attractions. This road is the thoroughfare for most of the traffic traveling north and south, so it's always busy. By taxi, the trip from Deira to Dubai Marina takes about 45 minutes. Dubai doesn't use building numbers in its street addresses. People navigate by referencing major hotels, roads, intersections, or other well-known landmarks. Taxi drivers know how to reach all the main attractions, but if you're looking for something off the beaten path—say, a particular specialty store—find out which hotel, mall, or other geographical marker is close to your destination. Direct your driver to that location, so he knows the general area to which you want to go.

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Ship - Silver Spirit

With one of the highest space to guest rations in the business and eight superlative luxury dining options, Silver Spirit offers its guests one of the most complete cruise experiences available. Fully refurbished for a superlative onboard adventure, she retains our world famous standards of service and home away from home feel.

Silver Spirit Dining Options: 8 Restaurants

The Grill

Sourced from volcanic rock and placed in an oven to reach an optimum temperature of 400˚C, The Grill invites guests to cook their food directly at their table. With the stone cooking available in the evenings only, The Grill becomes a daytime rotisserie, gourmet salad and burger bar.

Seishin

This restaurant specialises in fine Asian fusion cuisine including regional dishes from Japan as well as from China, Thailand, Vietnam and India. From Kobe beef to spider lobster, exquisite creations are prepared with fresh and authentic ingredients. Per guest reservation fee of US$40.

Silver Note

A sumptuous, intimate setting with a lively, joie de vivre ambience is the perfect place to dine, dance and dream the night away… Small plate tapas-style dishes of mouth-watering international cuisine perfectly compliment the rich, exciting entertainment as the smooth sounds of jazz and blues gently caress your ears.

La Terrazza

Silversea cruises offers a divine selection of Italy’s best cuisine, served à la carte in La Terrazza. Authentic recipes and the freshest ingredients come together with flair and passion — a flavourful expression of Silversea’s distinctive Italian heritage.

La Dame

Indulge in an evening where fine wines are complemented by a set bespoke menu of regionally-inspired dishes in an intimate, elegant setting. An extraordinary six-course experience celebrating the world’s most distinguished wine regions aboard your luxury cruise ship. Per guest reservation fee of US$60.

Indochine

Elegant and exquisite dishes bursting with Asian essence awaken your gastronomic senses and immerse you in an expansive tapestry of the palate. Savour the fusion of flavours of a vast continent that defies definition — in a stylish restaurant that pays homage to its delectable cuisine.

Atlantide

This elegant bar and grill incorporates the best that the sea has to offer. Created to temper your taste buds, designer dishes such as royal crab, blue lobster and Verbena infused red snapper in a sea salt crust are showcased alongside the best steaks offshore.

Spaccanapoli

Reflecting Silversea’s Italian heritage, this emblematic street in Naples divides the city in two and is renowned for its pizzerias. Therefore it is unsurprising that Spaccanapoli reflects the true Italian way of life: the freshest ingredients, authentic dough and a perfect sense of the fabled Italian lust for life.

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eight Restaurants

The Grill

Seishin

Silver Note

La Terrazza

La Dame

Indochine

Atlantide

Spaccanapoli

Public Areas

Arts Café

Hosting various, exciting exhibitions, the Arts Café will showcase painting and sculptures from a broad range of talent.

Panorama Lounge

Relax and unwind in the Panorama Lounge, a sophisticated yet amicable space offering beautiful ocean views as you enjoy your cruise.

Zagara Beauty Spa

Come and indulge in a luxurious spa treatment. Facials, body wraps, massages: the spa is the perfect place to unwind.

Dolce Vita

No cruise is complete without meeting new people. Enjoy complimentary drinks and live music at the bar while meeting other guests.

Pool Deck

Chaise lounges arranged in the sun or shade. Bubbling whirlpools. The pool water refreshing in warmer climates, heated for cooler weather.

Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre offers world-class equipment, classes, and personalized services.

Connoisseur’s Corner

If you appreciate good cognac or premium cigars, be sure to visit the Connoisseur’s Corner to see the ship’s exceptional selection.

Tor’s Observation Library

Set on the highest level at the very top of the ship, this is a quiet space for reading and reflection while being dazzled by the undulating seascapes that are constituent to life on board.

Boutique

There is a wealth of luxury shopping experiences aboard all Silversea ships, featuring the most distinctive and appealing brands from across the globe.