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FROM SPLIT, CROATIA

• Ride six high-speed ziplines down Mount Kozjak and through a canopy of pine trees.
• Admire the extraordinary scenery as you zip down the mountainside.
• Explore Klis Fort, the site of numerous key battles over the centuries.

FROM SPLIT, CROATIA

• Learn about the Croatian victories over the invading Ottomans in the 16th and 17th centuries.
• Visit a museum in the town of Sinj with enlightening military exhibits.
• See two centuries-old fortresses where the Croatians battled the Ottoman army.
• Sample local delicacies such as fresh-baked bread, flavorful cheeses and wine at Stella Croatica.

FROM DUBROVNIK, CROATIA

• Watch costumed folk singers and dancers perform in the traditional village of Cilipi.
• Browse exhibits depicting daily life in the ethnographical museum in Cilipi.
• Spend free time exploring Dubrovnik’s medieval Old Town, a World Heritage site.

FROM ZADAR, CROATIA

• Stroll the wonderfully atmospheric, pedestrian-only streets in Zadar’s Old Town.
• Hear the amazing Sea Organ steps play music as seawater rushes through their underground pipes.
• Admire the stunning view of Croatia’s largest freshwater lake from an elevated lookout.
• Peruse the exhibits in a museum housed in a 17th-century residence that is now a heritage hotel.
• Savor a selection of Croatian delicacies that may include dumplings, leek soup and baklava.

FROM AJACCIO, CORSICA

• See evidence of the lasting influence of Napoleon and the Bonaparte family in Ajaccio.
• Visit Napoleon’s birthplace and the modest church where he was christened.
• Enjoy a light Corsican lunch served by a wait staff dressed in Napoleonic period costumes.
• Opt to remain in Ajaccio following the excursion and then walk back to the ship on your own.

FROM ANTIBES, FRANCE

• Participate in a hands-on cooking class at Chef Alain Llorca’s Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Learn the chef’s secrets for preparing extraordinary French cuisine.
• Dine on some of the same dishes featured in your class.

FROM ANTIBES, FRANCE

• Meander through the pedestrian-only medieval streets of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
• Savor local wines at a tasting at the luxurious Château Saint-Martin & Spa.
• Dine on a gourmet, 3-course lunch at the hotel’s restaurant or outside, weather permitting.

FROM CANNES, FRANCE

• Browse a collection of Picasso’s ceramics in the National Picasso Museum in Vallaruris.
• Behold a monumental painting that Picasso created on the walls of the museum’s chapel.
• Stand before one of the rare Picasso sculptures that is publicly displayed in a town plaza.
• Watch an enlightening ceramics demonstration at a workshop in Vallauris.

FROM HONFLEUR, FRANCE

• Tour a Calvados distillery and sample its premium apple cider-based brandy.
• Explore Cormeilles, an inland town known for its half-timbered houses and antique shopping.
• Spend free time in Honfleur, where you may browse the shops in the Old Harbor.

FROM HONFLEUR, FRANCE

• Ride through the beautiful countryside of Normandy in a vintage motorbike with a sidecar.
• Switch between sitting in the sidecar and directly behind the driver on the motorbike.
• Enjoy unobstructed views of the outstanding scenery and a variety of seaside villages.

FROM BORDEAUX (LE VERDON), FRANCE

• Collect trash with a local EPA representative to help preserve the wetlands nearby.
• See countless migratory and sedentary birds that depend on the wetlands for food and shelter.
• Be awed by a local artist that turns trash into highly creative works of art.

FROM PROVENCE (MARSEILLE), FRANCE

• See the powerful source of the Sorgue River, a spring with the fastest-flowing water in France.
• Discover a village dating to antiquity that grew up around the spring.
• Follow the river downstream to a village known as the Venice of Provence.
• Browse the village’s abundant antique stores and dine on your own.

FROM PROVENCE (MARSEILLE), FRANCE

• Walk through an ancient quarry while iconic artwork is projected on the interior surfaces.
• Behold a mesmerized show of oversized imagery from some of the world’s most famous artists.
• Explore nearby Les Baux, which is often recognized as one of France’s most beautiful villages.

FROM SETÉ, FRANCE

• Cruise a stretch of the 17th-century Canal du Midi, which is still considered an engineering marvel.
• Gain insight into how the canal’s advanced technology influenced the Industrial Revolution.
• Explore Beziers, a former Roman colony where the canal’s revered engineer was born.

FROM ST. MALO, FRANCE

• Browse the collection of trendsetting Christian Dior fashions in his namesake museum.
• Shop for Dior fragrances and other merchandise in the museum’s boutique.
• Spend hours in the historical center of Granville, the seaside town where Dior was born.

FROM ST. MALO, FRANCE

• Browse a 20th-century formal garden that perfectly complements a 17th-century château.
• Gain an understanding of how Cancale’s famed shellfish are cultivated at an oyster farm.
• Sample the flavorful oysters, followed by a meandering walking around Old Town Cancale.

ST. TROPEZ, FRANCE

• Follow a coastal path along some of the most beautiful beaches in the south of France.
• Listen to the guide’s enlightening commentary regarding the flora and fauna.
• Enjoy free time relaxing and swimming at one of the most spectacular beaches.

TOULON, FRANCE

• Bike the easy way, using an electric-enhanced bicycle that will boost your pedaling power.
• Ride through the Bandol vineyards and learn about the celebrated terroir.
• Sample a selection of wines at one of the most esteemed wine domains.

TOULON, FRANCE

• Meander through two wonderfully atmospheric Provençal villages, each with its own personality.
• See the landmarks in hilltop Le Castellet and spend free time shopping for exquisite ceramics.
• Explore Ollioules and sample its signature nougat after touring a factory where it’s made.

TOULON, FRANCE

• Watch Provençal biscuits and cookies being made and then taste a selection of them.
• Explore Sanary sur Mer on your own and focus on the places you find most interesting.
• Discover how Jacques Cousteau tested his diving innovations in the waters off shore.

TOULON, FRANCE

• Explore Bormes Les Mimosas, a village known for its abundant blooming vegetation.
• Take in the extraordinary sights that the village’s steep streets afford.
• Sample a selection of inspiring wines at the only winery in nearby Le Lavandou.

FROM AGIOS NIKOLAOS, GREECE

• Explore an island where lepers were once quarantined in a Venetian fortress.
• Gain insight into the leper community and its closure once a cure for leprosy was found.
• Relax in a tavern on the mainland while enjoying traditional Cretan mezedes.

FROM CHANIA (CRETE), GREECE

• Get a glimpse into medieval times while meandering through Rethymnon’s Old Town.
• Sample a selection of Cretan wines, some of them made from indigenous grape varieties.
• Visit an organic farm that strictly employs traditional techniques.

FROM CORFU, GREECE

• Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Corfu’s premium olive oils and wines are produced.
• Sample olive oils and wines that best reflect the island’s unique terroir.
• Linger over a five-course meal of traditional Greek dishes, accompanied by local wines.

FROM MYKONOS, GREECE

• Cruise to the uninhabited island of Delos and explore the wealth of excavated ruins.
• Peruse the Sanctuary of Apollo, named for the god that was supposedly born on Delos.
• Enjoy the solitude and beauty of uninhabited Rhenia Island during a leisurely beach break.

FROM RHODES, GREECE

• Use an electronic tablet with 3-D technology to see how ancient ruins looked when built.
• Understand the history of Lindos in the clearest way possible through the 3-D technology.
• Sample a selection of outstanding wines and mezes at the esteemed Triantafyllou winery.

FROM SANTORINI, GREECE

• Explore four villages, each with its own allure and historical significance.
• See the excavated ruins of Akrotiri that were once covered in volcanic ash.
• Sample a selection of wines made from grapes that flourish in Santorini’s volcanic soil.
• Behold the beauty of Oia, a classic whitewashed village perched high above the sea.

FROM AMALFI, ITALY

• Delight in the architectural details of the Duomo, Ravello’s 11th-century cathedral.
• Take in the spectacular views from clifftop Villa Cimbrone, which is now a five-star hotel.
• Behold the impossibly beautiful view from the 12th-century villa’s Terrace of Infinity.
• Sip an aperitif at the Belmond Caruso, which usually only opens its doors to hotel guests.

FROM URBINO (ANCONA), ITALY

• Hear a private concert in the Rossini Theater, named for composer Gioachino Rossini.
• See Rossini’s birthplace in Pesaro and the conservatory founded in accordance to his will.
• View other architectural treasures, ranging from a 15th-century fortress to the city cathedral.

FROM TUSCANY (LIVORNO), ITALY

• Visit spectacular attractions that many visitors to Florence never see or even know about.
• Explore places that reflect the immense wealth and power of the infamous Medici family.
• Savor a classic lunch at a restaurant in the heart of a shopping district.
• Spend hours shopping on your own at your own pace.

FROM PALERMO (SICILY), ITALY

• Trace the influence of the Mafia in Corleone, a town once heavily infiltrated by mobsters.
• Browse the eye-opening and sometimes graphic exhibits in the Mafia Museum.
• Learn how local politicians, judges and law enforcement officers battled the Mafia.

FROM PORTOFINO, ITALY

• Drive a vintage automobile along the immensely picturesque coast overlooking the Ligurian Sea.
• Pause for photos at viewpoints that best capture the scenery.
• Spend free exploring lesser-known seaside towns such as Rapallo and Camogli.

FROM SORRENTO/CAPRI, ITALY

• Cruise to Naples on a jetfoil while taking in the views of the gulf and Mount Vesuvius.
• Admire a priceless painting by Caravaggio that hangs in a church rather than a museum.
• Listen to the curator’s enlightening commentary of the painting, which was finished in 1607.
• Feel the pulse of exuberant Naples while observing its key landmarks.

FROM MONTE CARLO, MONACO

• Walk through Monaco’s Old Town at a leisurely pace, so you can really take in the attractions.
• Pass icons such as the Oceanographic Museum and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
• Savor a tasting of local beers in Monaco’s sole micro-brewery.
• Remain in Monaco at the end of the excursion if you wish to explore further.

FROM MONTE CARLO, MONACO

• Fly over the extraordinarily beautiful Provence countryside in a helicopter.
• Arrive at the chef Alain Ducasse’s restaurant La Bastide de Moustiers for a spectacular lunch.
• Take in the classic Provençal setting before flying back to Monaco.

FROM KOTOR, MONTENEGRO

• Cruise the typically calm, protected waters of Boka Bay in a speed boat.
• Meander around the orthodox chapel on the teeny islet Our Lady of the Rocks.
• Sample freshwater mussels at a farm on the bay that grows and harvests the bi-valves.

FROM KOTOR, MONTENEGRO

• Enjoy a scenic drive along the peninsula that separates the Bay of Kotor from the Adriatic Sea.
• Learn to cook traditional Montenegrin dishes in a hands-on class at a historical family estate.
• Dine on your tasty concoctions for lunch.

FROM BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

• Enjoy an overview of Belfast on a panoramic driving tour through town.
• Hear live performances of traditional Irish music in two neighborhood pubs.
• Linger over a local Irish beer or Irish coffee during the performances.

FROM BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

• Take in the lovely scenery of the Antrim Coast on the way to Glenarm Castle.
• Enjoy an exclusive tour of the castle, which has been in the same family for 400 years.
• Stroll through the castle’s spectacular walled garden on your own.

FROM ALICANTE, SPAIN

• Browse the stalls in Alicante’s vibrant Central Market and buy the ingredients to make paella.
• Join a chef that will show you how to prepare paella, using the ingredients that you purchased.
• Enjoy the freshly made paella for lunch.

AVAILABLE ON:

BARCELONA TO MONTE CARLO | JUN 16, 2020
LONDON TO MONTE CARLO | AUG 30, 2020
BARCELONA TO MIAMI | NOV 13, 2020

FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN

• Learn about the long history of building human towers in Catalonia.
• Assist a team of human tower builders as they train for their next competitive event.
• Watch as the team creates a high, extraordinarily complex tower of humans.

AVAILABLE ON:

MONTE CARLO TO ROME | SEP 14 , 2020

FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN

• Ride in a motorcycle with a sidecar through Barcelona, taking in the absolute landmarks.
• See Antoni Gaudí-designed World Heritage sites such the Church of the Sacred Family.
• Drive down the luxury shop-lined Passeig de Gràcia, the so-called Champs Elysees of Barcelona.

AVAILABLE ON:

MONTE CARLO TO ROME | JUN 26, 2020
MONTE CARLO TO ROME | SEP 14 , 2020

FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN

• Tour a winery on an estate that the same family has owned since the 13th century.
• See how the Spanish sparkling wine cava is produced and aged on the estate.
• Watch a wine technician cleverly remove the sediment from the bottled cava.
• Create your own blend of wine with varietals grown in the estate vineyards.

AVAILABLE ON:

MONTE CARLO TO ROME | JUN 26, 2020
MONTE CARLO TO ROME | SEP 14 , 2020

FROM BILBAO, SPAIN

• See areas of the famed Guggenheim Museum that aren’t generally accessible to the public.
• Gain insight into how the Guggenheim operates and puts on art exhibitions.
• Browse works by some of the biggest names in modern art.

AVAILABLE ON:

BARCELONA TO LONDON | AUG 4, 2020

FROM SEVILLE (CADIZ), SPAIN

• Discover the complexities and traditions of sherry production at the area’s oldest winery.
• Savor a sampling of outstanding sherries and tapas following a tour of the wine cellar.
• Peruse an outstanding private collection of museum-quality art work at the bodega.

AVAILABLE ON:

BARCELONA TO MIAMI | FEB 6, 2020
BARCELONA TO LONDON | AUG 4, 2020
BARCELONA TO MIAMI | NOV 13, 2020

FROM SEVILLE (CADIZ), SPAIN

• Tour a family-owned winery and see how its extraordinary sherry is produced and aged.
• Sample sherries that best express the complexity and variety of fortified wine.
• See a collection of the winery’s iconic Osborne bull advertising.
• Receive a signed bottle of Osborne wine after the tour.

AVAILABLE ON:

BARCELONA TO MIAMI | FEB 6, 2020
BARCELONA TO LONDON | AUG 4, 2020
BARCELONA TO MIAMI | NOV 13, 2020

FROM CARTAGENA, SPAIN

• Explore a vast abandoned mine where iron pyrite was extracted in the 19th century.
• Gain an understanding of the working conditions that the miners endured.
• Hear a flamenco performance of mining songs in the acoustically superb mine.

AVAILABLE ON:

NEW YORK TO BARCELONA | APR 16, 2020

FROM FERROL, SPAIN

• Peruse the intriguing exhibits in a naval museum that showcases Ferrol’s rich marine history.
• Sail along the relatively undeveloped Rias Altas estuary to San Felipe Castle.
• Meander through the castle and see how it was improved defensively in the 18th century.

AVAILABLE ON:

LONDON TO MONTE CARLO | AUG 30, 2020

FROM IBIZA, SPAIN

• Ride an electric bike that allows you to pedal farther with less effort.
• Admire the dramatic scenery and coastal salt flats on the way to the island’s southernmost tip.
• Enjoy free time at Las Salinas beach, where you will be welcome to relax however you wish.
• Swim in the sea, whose high salinity makes it easy to stay afloat.

AVAILABLE ON:

BARCELONA TO MONTE CARLO | JUN 16, 2020
LONDON TO MONTE CARLO | AUG 30, 2020

FROM IBIZA, SPAIN

• Recognize the many health benefits of natural Aloe Vera at a farm that grows the plant.
• Browse museum exhibits that trace how Aloe Vera has been used medicinally since ancient times.
• Delight in the bohemian atmosphere of Santa Gertrudis, an artistic inland town.

AVAILABLE ON:

BARCELONA TO MONTE CARLO | JUN 16, 2020
LONDON TO MONTE CARLO | AUG 30, 2020

FROM IBIZA, SPAIN

• Participate in a rejuvenating yoga class at the Atzaro wellness retreat.
• Delight in the serenity of the retreat by exploring the grounds on your own following class.
• Swim in the pools, relax on the outdoor day beds and enjoy the spa’s saunas and steam rooms.

AVAILABLE ON:

BARCELONA TO MONTE CARLO | JUN 16, 2020
LONDON TO MONTE CARLO | AUG 30, 2020

FROM LA CORUÑA, SPAIN

• Visit the home where teenager Pablo Picasso lived for four years with his family.
• View replicas of painting and drawings that Picasso created while living in the home.
• Walk through La Coruña while the guide points out attractions Picasso would have known.

AVAILABLE ON:

BARCELONA TO LONDON | AUG 4, 2020

FROM MÁLAGA, SPAIN

• See some of the most romantic spots in Málaga on a panoramic drive through the city.
• Sample a selection of tasty tapas paired with local wines at an atmospheric tapas bar.
• Revel in the romance of being serenaded while you dine.

AVAILABLE ON:

NEW YORK TO BARCELONA | APR 16, 2020
BARCELONA TO MIAMI | NOV 13, 2020
MIAMI TO BARCELONA | MAR 25, 2021

FROM PALAMOS, SPAIN

• Meander through a medieval village built almost entirely of stone.
• Explore an architecturally unique winery, parts of which are underground.
• Sample a selection of wines that reflect the micro-terroir.

AVAILABLE ON:

BARCELONA TO VENICE | APR 30, 2020
ROME TO BARCELONA | MAY 21, 2021

FROM PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN

• Fly in a helicopter over the mountainous and coastal terrain north of Palma de Mallorca.
• Pass by the clifftop estate of actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
• Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of architectural gems such as Bellver Castle and La Seu cathedral.

AVAILABLE ON:

ROME TO BARCELONA | MAY 21, 2020
BARCELONA TO ROME | MAY 28, 2020
MONTE CARLO TO ROME | JUN 26, 2021
MONTE CARLO TO ROME | SEP 14, 2021
ROME TO BARCELONA | NOV 3, 2021

FROM BARCELONA (TARRAGONA), SPAIN

• Sail into a wide bay to see how oysters and mussels are sustainably farmed.
• Sample the plump oysters and mussels, which have a distinctive briny flavor.
• Watch for wildlife, particularly birds, in the protected natural park.
• Enjoy a hearty lunch of traditional cuisine toward the end of the excursion.

AVAILABLE ON:

LONDON TO MONTE CARLO | AUG 30, 2020

FROM BARCELONA (TARRAGONA), SPAIN

• Swim in open-water pools teeming with schools of sustainably caught bluefin tuna.
• Gain insight into the endangered tuna species and enjoy a taste of bluefin tuna.
• Enjoy free time in the fishing village L’Ametlla de Mar.

AVAILABLE ON:

LONDON TO MONTE CARLO | AUG 30, 2020

FROM VALENCIA, SPAIN

• Take a leisurely ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the heart of Valencia.
• Follow the carriage ride with a leisurely walk through a pedestrianized section of the city.
• View Gothic treasures such as the Valencia cathedral and the Silk Exchange.
• Remain in the city to explore further on your own, if you wish.

AVAILABLE ON:

NEW YORK TO BARCELONA | APR 16, 2020
BARCELONA TO LONDON | AUG 4, 2020
MONTE CARLO TO ROME | SEP 14, 2020

FROM VALENCIA, SPAIN

• Browse an elaborate Moorish palace nicknamed the “Alhambra of Valencia.”
• Admire the natural beauty and serenity of the Albufera of Anna lake.
• Look for water birds and migratory species that flock to the surrounding wetlands.

AVAILABLE ON:

NEW YORK TO BARCELONA | APR 16, 2020
BARCELONA TO LONDON | AUG 4, 2020
MONTE CARLO TO ROME | SEP 14, 2020

FROM GLASGOW (GREENOCK), SCOTLAND

• Learn to cook Scottish cuisine using seasonal ingredients in a hands-on class.
• Gain an appreciation for the variety of locally sourced ingredients in the dishes.
• Dine on a two-course meal that showcases Scotland’s fresh seasonal ingredients.

AVAILABLE ON:

LONDON TO LONDON | AUG 18, 2020

FROM HOLYHEAD, WALES

• Understand how copper mining changed Wales’ landscape and economy centuries ago.
• Walk through the lunar landscape in what was once a massive open copper mine.
• Browse enlightening exhibits at a copper mine museum and at a maritime museum.

AVAILABLE ON:

LONDON TO LONDON | AUG 18, 2020

FROM HOLYHEAD, WALES

• Journey to the center of an underground power station to see its ingenious operation.
• Browse a museum that depicts the historical importance of quarrying slate in Wales.
• Ride along Lake Padarn in a steam-powered train that once transported quarried slate.

AVAILABLE ON:

LONDON TO LONDON | AUG 18, 2020

FROM LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND

• Follow the head gardener around Arley Hall Garden as he dispenses gardening advice.
• Enjoy the serenity of the gardens, which the same family has maintained for centuries.
• Browse magnificent Arley Hall, the family’s stately 19th-century residence.
• Linger over a made-from-scratch lunch in the estate’s Gardener’s Kitchen restaurant.

AVAILABLE ON:

LONDON TO LONDON | AUG 18, 2020

FROM LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND

• Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how Wedgwood bone china and Jasperware are crafted.
• Browse the priceless pieces of Wedgwood displayed in the factory’s on-site museum.
• Enjoy afternoon tea in the Wedgwood Tea Room and browse the Wedgwood gift shop.

AVAILABLE ON:

LONDON TO LONDON | AUG 18, 2020

FROM EDINBURGH (NEWHAVEN), SCOTLAND

• Pick a variety of fresh produce at an organic farm to be used later in your lunch.
• Watch a cooking demonstration by a leading Scottish chef.
• Participate in a hands-on cooking class and then dine on your delectable concoctions.

AVAILABLE ON:

LONDON TO LONDON | AUG 18, 2020