Sail storied seas once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once-flourishing Minoan kingdom. Explore the remarkably preserved city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in Athens, the “birthplace of democracy,” where the Acropolis rises above the city and the bustling Plaka District.
Step off your ship and into an adventure with this exhilarating shore excursion from the port of Split, Croatia. This journey combines a visit to the historical Klis Fortress and the enchanting UNESCO-listed Trogir Old Town, promising a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery.
Embark on an extraordinary ten-day journey through nine captivating destinations across the Adriatic and Aegean. On an exploration bookended by iconic Venice and Athens, discover the ancient ruins of Olympia and the Acropolis. Stroll the medieval warrens of Zadar and Dubrovnik, and view the famed whitewashed villages of Santorini. Experience the diverse landscapes of Corfu and be captivated by Koper, the gateway to picturesque Slovenia.
Price Per Night: $517.50 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive in Venice by Water Taxi, Venice Sights: St Mark’s and Glassblowing, Journey From Tuscany to Rome, Rome Sights: Vatican and Colosseum, Lorenzo’s Farm and Florence Beyond, Florence’s Renaissance Heart and Craft, Florence to Lucerne via Lake Lugano, Lucerne’s Heights: Stanserhorn and Old Town, Journey Through Burgundy to Paris, The Flavors of Paris, Share Farewells to Europe
Across 11 days, you’ll travel through some of Europe's most stunning sights. In Rome, cool marble and the hush of the Vatican wait before you continue north through Italy to Venice, where canal water laps against stone and the scent of fresh local food wafts through the street. Your Travel Director leads you through the vineyard-covered plains of Umbria to Florence, where green-marble cathedrals, cobbled lanes and glasses of Tuscan wine fill two memorable nights. Switzerland's mountain air and open sky stretch out overhead as you ride the open-top cable car up Mt. Stanserhorn. Paris completes the experience with dinner in style and sweeping views of the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, and th...
Price Per Night: $85.17 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Marseille (Provence) France, Olbia Italy, Naples (Pompeii) Italy, Catania Italy, Rhodes (Lindos) Greece, Limassol Cyprus, Alexandria Egypt, Suez Canal (Transit) Egypt, Sokhna Port Egypt, Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt, Port Victoria Seychelles, Port Louis Mauritius, La Possession Reunion, Durban South Africa
Arrive Sardinia, Italy, Chia – Roman Ruins Of Nora, Oliena – The Road North, Oliena – Wine And Spirits Of Barbagia, Costa Smeralda – Exploration On Two Wheels, Costa Smeralda – Sardinian Cheese Making And Tasting, Depart Costa Smeralda
Spend an unforgettable day touring the famous village of Portofino with a private driver. Experience the history, culture, and cuisine of Portofino and its neighboring villages of Santa Margherita and Camogli.
Price Per Night: $369.38 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Welcome to Vienna, Exploring Stately Vienna, Maribor and Ljubljana, Exploring Lovable Ljubljana, Zagreb’s Twin Towns, Zagreb at Leisure, On to Plitvice National Park, Along the Dalmatian Coast, Exploring Split, Mostar to Sarajevo, Sarajevo, the City of Culture, Dubrovnik at leisure, Explore Dubrovnik, Depart Dubrovnik
From Vienna to Ljubljana and onto Dubrovnik, this grand tour takes in the natural wonders of Plitviče National Park, the historic wartime Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope and the ancient town of Trogir—founded by the Greek Empire over 2000 years ago. Beginning the journey in royal style, a Schönbrunn Palace tour in Vienna brings the dynasty of the Habsburgs to life as a Local Expert guides you through the palatial ballrooms, and stately grounds. In the Slovenian capital, the intoxicating aromas of Ljubljanan’s Central Market are food for the soul, while the Croatian capital of Zagreb showcases the architectural grandeur of its twin towns. A tour of the Dalmatian Riviera serves up the 1700-year-old...
Price Per Night: $399.90 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Bucharest, Ruse, Vidin, Scenic Sailing: The Iron Gate, Golubac, Belgrade, Osijek, Kalocsa, Budapest
Follow the Danube River through Eastern Europe, a land shaped by centuries of imperial influence and political change. Explore the capitals of Hungary, Serbia and Romania, where grand architecture meets contemporary culture. Beyond the cities, traditions endure through Hungary’s Puszta horsemen and Bulgaria’s medieval fortresses. Trace the legacies of Roman and Ottoman influence through the region’s landmarks, including the Iron Gates, a towering gorge.
