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  • Athens (Piraeus)-TO-Barcelona
  • Cruise Highlights
  • Ship
    Seven Seas
    Grandeur
  • Departs
    Aug 14
    2024
  • Duration
    10
    Nights
  • Shore Excursions
    Up to 63
    Free
    • Contact
      1.866.585.0942
    • Fares From
      $12,099
       
    • Request Pricing

ITINERARY & EXCURSIONS

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Aug 14
Wed
Athens (Piraeus),
Greece
6:00 PM
Aug 15
Thu
Bozcaada,
Turkey
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Aug 16
Fri
Istanbul,
Turkey
8:00 AM
Aug 17
Sat
Istanbul,
Turkey
12:00 PM
Aug 18
Sun
Cruising the Ionian Sea
Aug 19
Mon
Taormina (Sicily),
Italy
10:30 AM
7:00 PM
Aug 20
Tue
Sorrento/Capri,
Italy
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Aug 21
Wed
Rome (Civitavecchia),
Italy
7:00 AM
7:00 PM
Aug 22
Thu
Cannes,
France
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
Aug 23
Fri
Provence (Marseille),
France
7:30 AM
5:30 PM
Aug 24
Sat
Barcelona,
Spain
6:00 AM
= anchor port

What's Included

  • 2-FOR-1 All-Inclusive Fares
  • FREE Roundtrip Business Class Air* on All Intercontinental Flights
  • FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions
  • FREE Unlimited Beverages, Including Fine Wines and Premium Spirits
  • FREE Open Bars and Lounges Plus In-Suite Mini-Bar Replenished Daily
  • FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities
  • FREE Specialty Restaurants
  • FREE 24-Hour Room Service
  • FREE Transfers Between Airport and Ship*
  • FREE Unlimited WiFi*
  • FREE Valet Laundry Service*
  • CONCIERGE SUITES AND HIGHER INCLUDE: FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package and more
  • PENTHOUSE SUITES AND HIGHER INCLUDE: FREE Personal Butler and more

*See Terms & Conditions for full details.

Suites, Fares & Availability

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  • Veranda Suite H

    307
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $26,998
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $12,099
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $8,999
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Deluxe Veranda Suite G2

    341
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $27,798
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $12,499
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $9,399
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Deluxe Veranda Suite G1

    341
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $28,298
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $12,749
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $9,649
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Superior Suite F2

    415-464
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $29,298
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $13,249
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $10,149
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Superior Suite F1

    415-464
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $29,798
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $13,499
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $10,399
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Concierge Suite E

    415-464
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $31,598
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $14,399
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $11,189
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Concierge Suite D

    415-464
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $32,598
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $14,899
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $11,689
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Penthouse Suite C

    561-626
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $37,798
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $17,499
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $14,289
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Penthouse Suite B

    561-626
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $38,998
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $18,099
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $14,889
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Penthouse Suite A

    561-626
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $40,198
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $18,699
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $15,489
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Seven Seas Suite SS

    814
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $45,598
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $21,399
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $18,189
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Grandeur Suite GN

    821-918
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $53,398
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $25,299
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $22,089
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Grand Suite Forward

    1277-1836
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $58,198
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $27,699
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $24,489
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Grand Suite Aft

    1277-1836
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $58,198
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $27,699
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $24,489
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Master Suite MS

    1895-2108
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $64,198
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $30,699
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $27,489
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Regent Suite RS

    4443
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $122,798
    Per Person
    2-FOR-1 ALL INCLUSIVE FARE
    $59,999
    Per Person
    2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fare
    $56,789
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
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Land Programs & Hotels

  • Divani Caravel Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Fully renovated in 2003, the Divani Caravel epitomizes refinement, elegance, and exceptional service. This deluxe Athenian hotel embodies the classic elegance of days past with the style and amenities of the present. Ideally located just minutes away from Constitution square, just a short walk from the fashionable Kolonaki district with its boutiques, famous cafés and restaurants, as well as from all major cultural points such as museums, galleries, theatres, our luxury hotel in Athens is the ideal base from which to visit the key attractions of the beautiful historic city.

    ADDRESS:

    DIVANI CARAVEL HOTEL

    2, VAS. ALEXANDROU AVENUE

    ATHENS, GREECE 16121

    PH# 30 210 7207000

    Standard Rate
    Number of Nights: 1, Price: $369 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 2, Price: $658 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 3, Price: $947 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Gain a remarkable understanding of the ancient world by browsing key archaeological ruins and historical sites that will reveal the complexities of that Greek civilization, while pausing along the way to sample superb Greek wines. This is a small group program and thus limited to 14 participants.

    NOTE: there are lengthy drives on this program and guests with mobility issues may have difficulty with the terrain at the ruins of Delphi

    ALSO NOTE: Initially, a decision was taken during the peak pandemic period to undergo an extensive widening of the canal at Corinth. Works commenced and were scheduled to be completed already; however, according to the relevant authorities, the suppliers for this project are now very far behind schedule. There are hopes to have the canal operational for transit mid summer 2023 however this cannot be guaranteed. Should your 2023 program date be affected, a photo stop will be made to see the Canal in lieu of the crossing. Your final cruise documents (21 days before sailing) will have the most up to date information for your program.

    DAY 1

    Upon arriving at the Athens International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Kolonaki neighborhood. Following check-in, the afternoon will be free to explore the area on your own. Kolonaki is known for its upscale shopping and trendy bars, so you will have plenty of choices.

    This evening, you will dine at the seaside restaurant Varoulko at the Microlimano marino. Michelin-star chef Lefteris Lazarou created the restaurant menu, so expect a fantastic dining experience. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel to spend the night.

    DAY 2

    Following breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for the Peloponnese area, where you will board a boat and transit the Corinth Canal. The canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea, separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. The canal was dug at sea level and has no locks, unlike many other canals. During the transit, you will learn about early attempts to construct a canal in this location, including a failed attempt during Nero’s reign in 1st century.

    You will then proceed to an ancient section of Corinth to view an archaeological site with a surprising mix of ruins. Some of the remains are from a 6th-century BC Greek city, while others are from a 44 BC Roman colony built at the end of Julius Caesar’s reign. Some of the more fascinating highlights include a Christian basilica, the starting lines of a Greek racetrack, a sacred spring with bronze lion’s-head spouts, and the elaborate Roman fountain of Peirene, which according to myth was where Pegasus drank.

    The Nemea wine region is among Greece's most important red-wine appellation. The mountains and valleys surrounding the village of Nemea have been producing wine for centuries, mostly from the native Agiorgitiko grape. A wide range of wines are made with this red grape variety, including dry wines and lighter, sweeter ones. While visiting a nearby wine estate, you will sample a selection of distinct wines and enjoy a light lunch.

    Continuing on, you will cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, one of the world’s longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and the longest of the fully suspended type. The bridge spans the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula, to Antirrio on mainland Greece.

    Once on the mainland, you will stop at Nafpaktos, a seaside town known for its lengthy beach and an impressive Venetian castle. The naval Battle of Lepanto occurred just off the coast in 1571. The Ottoman fleet was soundly defeated, marking the end of the western expansion of the Ottoman Turks. Miguel Cervantes, who later wrote “Don Quixote,” lost the use of his left arm during the battle.

    Ahead, lie the the small coastal towns of Galaxidi and Itea, which you will pass on the way to Arachova. You will spend the evening there at the Anemolia Hotel. Dinner will be offered at the hotel or a restaurant in Arachova.

    Note: The group will have a photo stop at the Canal should construction not be complete.

    DAY 3

    After an American breakfast at the hotel, you will begin an immensely scenic drive into central Greece, eventually stopping in Delphi. The ancients believed the site to be the physical and spiritual centers of the earth.

    You will walk along the Sacred Way, following the same path up Mount Parnassus that the ancient pilgrims took to seek advice from the Oracle of Delphi. The pilgrims would ask the oracle questions about the future, and she would answer somewhat cryptically. Even so, the oracle was famous throughout Greece and far beyond.

    You will also browse a museum at Delphi with a superb collection of votive offerings and statues, including the glorious Charioteer, one of the finest bronze statues from ancient Greece.

    A short drive will bring you to the village of Distomo and on towards the Monastery of Ossios Loukas, which dates to the 10th century. UNESCO declared the walled monastery a World Heritage site for its outstanding Byzantine religious architecture. Please note that women must wear clothing that covers their knees and shoulders to enter.

    Upon returning to the hotel, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

    NOTE: This program includes walking over steep and uneven terrain with steps in places at the ruins of Delphi (the Sacred Way) with no places to sit, other than on rocks. The area also offers very little shade. Make sure to have a hat and sunscreen. Guests with mobility restrictions may find it difficult to make it to the top however the museum is accessible.

    DAY 4

    After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Athens with a small deviation to visit the spectacular, family-owned winery Domaine Hatzimichalis. You will enjoy a tasting of its award-winning wines before continuing on to the

    port of Piraeus to board the cruise ship.

    DAY 1

    Arrive at Athens International airport

    You are met and transferred to your hotel

    2:00pm Check-in time at the hotel

    Afternoon at leisure

    7:30pm Depart for dinner at Varoulko in Microlimano

    9:30pm Return to the hotel

    Overnight at the St. George Lycabettus or a similar hotel

    DAY 2

    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

    8:00am Depart for Corinth Canal

    9:15am Arrive at the Isthmus of Corinth and commence transit

    10:45am Depart for ancient Corinth

    11:00am Guided tour of ancient Corinth

    11:45am Depart for Nemea

    12:30pm Commence winery visit with light lunch

    2:30pm Depart for the Rio-Antirio Bridge

    3:30pm Cross to mainland Greece

    3:50pm Stop at Nafpaktos

    4:20pm Depart for Arachova

    6:00pm Arrive at Arachova

    8:00pm Dinner in the hotel or restaurant

    Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel or a similar hotel

    DAY 3

    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

    9:00am Depart for Delphi

    9:15am Guided visit of the archaeological site

    11:00am Depart for Ossios Loukas Monastery

    11:30am Guided visit of the Ossios Loukas Monastery

    12:30pm Depart for lunch venue

    1:00pm Lunch

    2:30pm Return to the hotel

    Afternoon and evening at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at the Anemolia Hotel or a similar hotel

    DAY 4

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

    9:30am Depart the hotel for Atalanti

    11:00am Visit Domaine Hatzimichalis for wine tasting and snacks

    12:00pm Depart for Piraeus

    2:00pm Arrive at the port for embarkation

    Please Note

    There is a large number of uneven steps at Ancient Corinth and Delphi.

    Large bags are not permitted inside the archaeological sites and museums.

    Expected Weather

    Athens has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers. Temperatures average 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) in August but can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).

    What to Bring

    Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera and charger.

    Currency

    The Euro. U.S. dollars are not accepted.

    Electricity

    220V. We recommend bringing a travel adaptor for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements

    A valid passport is required.

    Accommodations

    Domotel Anemolia

    Arachova, Delphi

    Phone: +30 22670 31640

    St. George Lycabettus

    Kleomenous, 2, Athens

    Phone: +30 210 7416 000

    We will only substitute a hotel in unforeseen situations. If a hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards, and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.

    Program Includes

    •Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide

    •2 nights in Arachova at the Domotel Anemolia or similar hotel (executive double room)

    •1 night in Athens at the St. George Lycabettus or similar hotel (standard double room with Acropolis view)

    •Breakfast daily and all other meals per the itinerary

    •Entrance fees to all sites visited

    •Winery visits per the itinerary

    •Corinth Canal transit or photo stop should construction not be complete

    •All applicable taxes

    •Transfers

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests

    •Gratuities for guides and drivers

    •Any meals or beverages not listed above

    •Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

    There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodations and transfers then will be at the expense of guests.

    Price: $1,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Explore a remarkable diversity of attractions in and around Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku, including cutting-edge urban architecture, an ancient bazaar and natural wonders such as mud volcanoes and a fire temple.

    Note: This program begins in Baku, Azerbaijan and ends in Piraeus, Greece where guests will board the ship. Your arrival flight needs to be booked into the Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) for the start of this program. An economy class internal flight from Baku to Piraeus on Day 4 is included in this program and will be booked by RSSC’s air department.

    Special Note: The tour includes extensive walking distances and steps to negotiate. It is not recommended to guests with walking difficulties. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    DAY 1

    After landing at Baku's Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), meet your English-speaking guide in the arrivals area. You will then be transferred to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel is at 3:00pm. Although we make every effort to provide rooms earlier, this cannot be guaranteed.

    Enjoy the afternoon at leisure with lunch on your own.

    In the evening, after dinner at the hotel, drive to the Flame Towers, a group of three skyscrapers that house residences, hotels and offices. The towers have transformed Baku's skyline, especially at night when lights from LED create a flickering, flame-like effect on the outside of the buildings.

    Next, walk to the nearby Alley of Martyrs, a memorial to the civilians killed by the Soviet Army during Black January in 1990. This gruesome massacre is commemorated today with a national day of mourning.

    From the terrace of Highland Park, the highest point of the city, you will have the best view of Baku. Baku will look especially radiant by the twinkling lights of the urban expanse.

    Continue to the seafront, where you will take a guided walk along the promenade, taking in the sights.

    Return to the hotel for the evening.

    DAY 2

    After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the Ateshgah Fire Temple in Surakhani village. The present structure was built centuries ago around naturally burning flames that Zoroastrians once worshipped. The site then became an important pilgrimage site for fire-worshipping Hindus.

    You will then drive to the State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve. One of the hills within the reserve sits atop a natural gas well and features a constantly burning wall of flames. These natural flames were described by Marco Polo in the 13th century and still fascinate visitors today.

    Next, visit the Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve. This open-air museum contains numerous buildings modeled after those from the 10th century. Not only will you get a glimpse into the way of life of previous generations, but you'll also have the opportunity to practice traditional methods by baking bread in an outdoor clay oven, weaving a rug, and participating in a pottery workshop.

    Afterwards, enjoy a lunch of typical Azerbaijani specialties at a local restaurant then return to your hotel for some free time.

    Later in the day, drive to Icherisheher, the historic old town. Archeological excavations have uncovered numerous ancient structures, including burial vaults from the Bronze Age. In addition to various mosques, ancient baths and remains of caravanserais, you will visit the 12th century Maiden's Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, which was built over several centuries. For those who would like to shop in the Old City, you will find that scarves, tableware and handmade carpets are amongst the most popular items.

    Next, take a walk through Philharmonic Park, formerly known as the Governor's Garden, up the hill to the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic. The French Baroque-style fountain in front of the park is an excellent photo opportunity.

    Dinner follows at the Shirvanshah Museum Restaurant. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class where you will sample gutab - the national dish which consists of flatbread fried on a griddle and stuffed with various local ingredients.

    DAY 3

    After breakfast at the hotel, head to the Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site for its thousands of ancient rock engravings, some of which are 40,000 years old. The reserve is also home to numerous caves and cone-shaped mud volcanoes, which are formed when a muddy slurry erupts from the earth's surface.

    Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants. On the way back to Baku, for contrast, see the Heydar Aliyev Center, a stunning example of 21st Century fluid architecture. Its sinuous forms and undulating curves seem to change as you view it from different angles. Few cultural centers are as memorable and breathtaking. After pausing to take photos at the "I Love Baku" sign, continue on your way.

    Continue on to Yashil Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Baku. As you meander through the seemingly endless stalls, you will discover goods such as Caspian caviar, seasonal fruits, freshly ground spices and other items from the region. The bazaar also offers an authentic glimpse into daily life and is a wonderful place to people-watch.

    Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

    DAY 4

    After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, drive to Baku’s international airport for a flight to Athens.

    NOTE: Guests are not accompanied on this flight.

    In Athens you will be met outside customs/immigration and baggage claim and transferred to the port of Piraeus for embarkation.

    If you encounter any flight delays while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

    Should guests have any questions pertaining to the internal air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

    SPECIAL NOTES:

    There may be multiple flights used by RSSC to fly guests to Athens on the last day. Please make sure we are aware if you are travelling with other guests Guests are not accompanied on the internal flight

    Guests should make sure to check-in for the internal flight within 24 hours before flight time

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until Day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    Day 1

    Arrive into Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

    Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel

    3:00pm Check-in at the hotel

    Lunch on your own

    6:00pm Group dinner in the hotel restaurant

    7:00pm Meet your guide in the lobby for a Baku night tour

    7:10pm Transfer to the Flame Towers

    7:30pm Photo stop to view the towers

    7:50pm Walk to the Alley of Martyrs

    8:00pm Alley of Martyrs site talk

    8:20pm Walk to the observation platform

    8:30pm Photo stop to view panoramic view of evening Baku

    8:45pm Proceed to the seafront

    9:00pm Walk along the seafront

    9:40pm Return to the hotel

    10:00pm Overnight at the InterContinental Baku or similar

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    Day 2

    8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

    9:30am Meet your guide in the lobby and transfer to Absheron

    10:10am Visit Ateshgah Fire Temple

    10:40am Drive to the burning mount

    11:10am Visit the burning mount and free time for photos

    11:40pm Drive to Gala village

    12:00pm Visit Gala village

    1:00pm Lunch at a local restaurant

    2:20pm Return to the hotel

    3:00pm Free time at the hotel

    4:30pm Drive to the Old Town

    4:45pm Visit the Maiden Tower

    5:15pm Walk to Shirvanshahlar Palace Museum

    5:30pm Visit the Shirvanshahlar Palace Museum

    6:10pm Some free time for shopping

    6:30pm Walk to the Philharmonic Park

    6:45pm Photo stop near French baroque-style fountain

    7:00pm Drive to Shirvanshah Museum Restaurant

    7:15pm Dinner at the restaurant with hands-on cooking class

    9:15pm Return to your hotel

    9:30pm Overnight at the InterContinental Baku or similar

    Day 3

    8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

    10:00am Meet your guide in the lobby and proceed to Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve

    11:15am Visit Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve

    12:45am Return to Baku

    2:00pm Lunch of Azerbaijan cuisine at a local restaurant

    3:20pm Photo stop near Heydar Aliyev Centre and “I Love Baku” sign

    3:40pm Drive to Yashil Bazaar

    3:50pm Visit the traditional Yashil Bazaar

    4:30pm Transfer back to the hotel

    TBA Dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant - TBA

    Overnight at the InterContinental Baku or similar

    Day 4

    AM Breakfast at your hotel

    TBA Check-out and transfer to Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport for a flight to Athens

    TBA Flight from Baku to Athens (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    TBA Arrival into Athens, immigration and transfer to the port of Piraeus

    TBA Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

    If you encounter any flight delays while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

    Should guests have any questions pertaining to the internal air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

    SPECIAL NOTES:

    There may be multiple flights used by RSSC to fly guests to Athens on the last day

    Please make sure we are aware if you are travelling with other guests

    Guests are not accompanied on the internal flight

    Guests should make sure to check-in for the internal flight within 24 hours before flight time

    Expected Weather

    July and August are the hottest months, when it is 34 to 38 degrees Celsius in the day (93.2 to 100.4°F)

    In June, September and October, it is 22 to 28 degrees Celsius in the day (71.6 to 82.4 °F)

    In the spring and in November, it is 9 to 16 degrees Celsius in the day (48.2 to 60.8 °F)

    Please bear in mind that it will be several degrees colder in the mountains.

    What to Bring

    Comfortable walking shoes, jacket or sweater for cooler temperatures, umbrella, sunscreen and hat. Women are required to cover their shoulders and knees and wear a headscarf when visiting holy places.

    LUGGAGE

    Details for luggage allowance will be provided once flights are confirmed. Please refer to your final cruise documents which are emailed approximately 21 days before sailing.

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

    2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

    3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

    4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

    5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

    Local Currency

    Azerbaijani manat (AZN)

    All goods and services are paid in local currency. Pounds sterling, US dollars and Euros are easily exchanged. Major hotels, supermarkets and restaurants in Baku usually accept credit cards

    Electricity

    Type C sockets, voltage: 220V. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements

    A valid passport is required.

    Guests should check with their local embassy for any details pertaining to visas or any other travel details for your nationality for both Azerbaijan and Greece.

    If your country is listed on https://evisa.gov.az/en/ then an e-visa will be included in the cost of this program.

    If your county is not listed, you will need to apply for a visa through your local embassy at your own expense prior to arrival into Baku.

    VERY IMPORTANT

    The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

    Hotel

    InterContinental Baku

    31 Zarifa Aliyeva Street, Sabayil, Baku

    *We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

    Program Includes for guests:

    3 nights at the InterContinental Baku with daily breakfast - Classic room

    Airport transfers in Baku and Athens

    2 lunches and 3 dinners with 3 drinks at each meal (water, a glass of wine or beer, a cup of tea or coffee)

    Professional guide on all tours

    Tours and entrances per the itinerary

    Whispers radio guide with 20 or more guests

    2 x 500 ml mineral water per guest per day

    E-visa for guests whose country is listed on the e-visa website

    Economy class flight from Baku to Greece booked by RSSC

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    Any meals or beverages not listed above

    Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

    Gratuities for drivers and guides

    Excess or overweight luggage fees on the internal flight

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $2,699 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Enjoy the unique opportunity to visit two of the most precious and sacred sites which lie in the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of Northern Greece.

    NOTE: This is an extensive 4-day program that covers a lot of ground both on foot and by luxury coach. There is a lot of driving involved. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties due to the amount of walking, steps and uneven ground.

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival to the Athens International airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the center of Athens. The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure with meals on your own.

    Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel.

    Note that check in time at the hotel is at 2:00pm.

    DAY 2

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then meet your guide in the lobby to begin your sightseeing tour of Athens.

    Begin with a visit to the famous site of the Acropolis. En route you will drive by Constitution Square, the House of Parliament, the Neo-Classical style university buildings, the Royal Palace and the Old Olympic Stadium of Athens.

    Arriving at the foot of the Acropolis, one of the most photographed ancient monuments in the world, you will set off with your group on a walking tour to the top. Your guide will stop along the way to brief you on its history. Once you get to the top you will have some free time to explore and take photographs. Admire the ancient temples of Athena Nike and the towering Parthenon as well as the gorgeous view of the city of Athens below.

    Note: Expect high temperatures in the summer months and heavy crowds. There are upwards of 100 or more un-even steps to get to the top of the monument. There is a handrail in some spots but not all. Those not wishing to venture to the top can remain at the bottom and wait for the group to return. At the top the ground is uneven. Large bags are not permitted here and will need to be left on the tour bus.

    Next you will visit the breathtaking Acropolis Museum – an impressive building that was completed and opened in 2009 and has an exhibition space of more than 14,000 square meters. It houses every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies over the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

    Following your visit of the museum, take a stroll with your group through the enchanting, traditional streets of Plaka, the colorful old quarter of Athens, rich in neoclassical, ancient monuments and Byzantine Churches. Here in the Plaka, you will have a traditional Greek lunch before returning to your hotel where you will have some free time.

    In the evening you will be met by your guide and you will transfer to the picturesque Mikrolimano Area in Piraeus where you will dine at Varoulko Restaurant. Lefteris Lazarou, Greece’s top-awarded Michelin Star Chef created the restaurant’s menu, so you will not be disappointed in this fantastic dining experience.

    Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel.

    DAY 3

    The next day enjoy breakfast at your hotel and board your coach for the drive to Delphi. The beautiful drive into the land of central Greece will bring you to the magnificent site of Delphi.

    Delphi was considered by the ancients to be the physical and spiritual centers of the earth. This shrine of Apollo set nearly 2,000 feet up on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Here was the most respected oracle of antiquity. Even the most intelligent men, who lived during the brilliant civilization of Athens, believed implicitly in the responses of the god. These were given by the inspired priestess, the Pythia, and were interpreted, usually with an ambiguous touch, by the priests. Delphi grew fabulously rich with offerings, and though they have almost all disappeared now, you can admire the ruins and try to picture it as it was during its 1,000 prestigious years.

    Walk up the Sacred Way past the beautiful small Treasuries to the Temple of Apollo, location of the oracle; continue to the Museum with its superb collection of votive offerings and statues, including the world-famous Charioteer. A traditional country lunch will be offered at the nearby village of Arachova. After lunch you will board your coach and commence the drive to the town of Kalambaka, after check-in your dinner will be served at the hotel and the evening will be at your leisure. Kalamaba is the picturesque town that sits at the foot of Meteora. After check-in your dinner will be served at the hotel and the evening will be at your leisure.

    Overnight at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 4

    After breakfast you will board your coach for the visit of the Meteora Monasteries. Admire the extraordinary rocks of Meteora which were formed as a result of the force of the nature and they appear to be suspended in the sky, crested with the celebrated monasteries. Today only six monasteries are inhabited, two of which have become nunneries. You are invited to delve into two of these remarkable phenomena, seemingly floating in the sky and serving as an example of the post-Byzantine era.

    After the visit of the Monasteries you will commence your drive to the port of Piraeus in order to board your vessel for your cruise.

    NOTE: Scheduled visits are for the Monastery of the Great Meteoron “Megalo Meteoro” and The Nunnery of St. Stefanos “Agiou Stefanou”. Should one be closed it will be substituted with Moni Varlaam.

    Steps vary from one to the other - The Monastery of the Great Meteoron has approximately 200 steps, St.Stefanos Monastery has approximately 10 steps and Moni Varlaam has approximately 80 steps.

    Coaches are able to drop off guests approximately 300- 500 feet from each Monastery.

    Land Program Details Step by Step

    •The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. •Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    DAY 1

    Arrive at the Athens International airport

    Transfer to your hotel

    2:00pm Check in - Time at leisure and meals on own

    Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2

    AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

    8:00am Depart for a panoramic drive around Athens ending at the Acropolis

    9:00am Visit the Acropolis, guided

    11:00am Depart for the Acropolis Museum

    11:15am Guided visit of the Acropolis Museum (restrooms here)

    12:45pm Depart for lunch in the Plaka Area

    1:00pm Lunch

    2:30pm Return to your hotel for some free time

    6:45pm Depart the hotel for dinner

    9:00pm Return to your hotel

    Overnight at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 3

    AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

    8:00am Check out and depart the hotel for Delphi

    10:00am Restroom stop in Livadia

    10:15am Arrive in Delphi

    10:45am Guided visit of the Site and Museum – Restrooms on site

    1:00pm Depart for Lunch venue in Arachova – Restrooms at the lunch venue

    1:15pm Lunch

    2:15pm Depart for Kalambaka

    6:30pm Arrive in Kalambaka

    Dinner and overnight

    Overnight at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar

    DAY 4

    AM Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

    8:45am Depart hotel for Meteora, Visit Monasteries

    11:00am Depart for the Port of Piraeus comfort stop and quick lunch included

    4:45pm Board your ship in Piraeus

    Important Note:

    Large bags are not permitted at the Acropolis

    There are a large number of uneven steps without handrails at the Acropolis site

    The Monasteries scheduled to visit are:

    •The Monastery of the Great Meteron “Megalo Meteoro” (closed on Tuesdays)

    •The Nunnery of St. Stefanos “Agiou Stefanou” (closed on Mondays)

    •If necessary, we will substitute a monastery that is closed with the: Moni Varlaam

    Expected Weather:

    Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 40°F to 90°F and is rarely below 32°F or above 95°F. The warm season lasts from June to September with an average daily high temperature above 83°F. The cold season lasts from December to March with an average daily high temperature below 61°F.

    What to Bring: Sunglasses, hat, comfortable walking shoes. Sweater or jacket during the cooler months. Dress code is applicable at the Meteora Monasteries (knees and shoulders must be covered for the females)

    Currency:

    EURO

    Electricity:

    220V. Please bring a travel adaptor if you have electronic devices as the hotels do not provide these

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    A valid passport is required

    Accommodation:

    Athens:

    Divani Caravel Hotel or similar

    Vassileos Alexandrou Av., 2, Athens

    Tel: +30 210 720 7000

    Kalambaka:

    Divani Meteora Hotel or similar

    National Road, Trikala Ioannina

    42200Kalambaka, Greece

    Tel. +30 2432023330

    *We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards. If you are not notified of any changes before your sailing, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.

    Program Includes for guests:

    Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Athens

    Deluxe coach for touring

    Professional and fully qualified English-speaking guide

    Accommodation in Athens at the Divani Caravel Hotel or similar (standard double room)

    Accommodation in Kalambaka at the Divani Meteora Hotel or similar (standard double room)

    3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

    Entrance fees to all sites visited

    Any applicable taxes

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    Gratuities for guides and drivers

    Any meals not listed above

    Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $1,799 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • The refined 5-star Sofia Hotel offers bright guestrooms. Operating in Barcelona since 1975, this hotel features classic architecture and modern comforts.

    Located in a commercial area with restaurants and a stadium, guests will see why Sofia Hotel is admired by many tourists. The vicinity of a subway station let you explore Barcelona Fira and Pedralbes Monastery with no difficulty.

    There are shopping places, such as a mall and shops nearby.

    Guests can enjoy fresh flavors of authentic meals at the a la carte restaurant. Finest drinks are offered in the café bar. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Restaurante Contraste and Neichel are about 150 meters from the property.

    Palau Reial subway station is 5 minute walking distance from the hotel. El Prat De Llobregat airport can be reached within 20 minutes' drive.

    Guests can avail of an elevator, parking and a gift shop as well as a meeting room, a business corner and a copier.

    The hotel provides steam baths, Turkish bath and massage for guests to relax and rejuvenate. On-site fitness amenities include a gym and a fitness center.

    ADDRESS:

    HOTEL SOFIA BARCELONA

    PLAZA PIO XII, LES CORTIS

    BARCELONA, SPAIN 08028

    ph# +34 936 00 69 83

    Standard Rate
    Number of Nights: 1, Price: $439 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 1, Price: $429 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 2, Price: $788 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 2, Price: $768 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,137 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,107 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Concierge Level Rate
    Number of Nights: 1, Price: $439 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 1, Price: $429 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 2, Price: $788 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 2, Price: $768 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,137 per guest based on double occupancy.
    Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,107 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

  • Behold some of the most spectacular scenery in the Swiss Alps, including famed peaks such as Eiger, verdant mountain-framed valleys, fairytale-like villages and Europe’s largest subterranean waterfalls.

    Note: This program starts in Barcelona, Spain where guests disembark the ship and ends in Zurich, Switzerland. Flights home need to be booked from the Zurich International Airport (ZRH). An economy class internal flight from Barcelona to Zurich on Day 1 is included in this program and will be booked by RSSC’s air department.

    Special Note: Due to the nature of this program, it is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or who use a wheelchair, walker, cane or scooter. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    DAY 1

    Disembark the ship in Barcelona and transfer to the International Airport for your flight to Zurich.

    Upon arrival at the Zurich International Airport, you will be met outside the arrivals area by and English-speaking guide. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Interlaken where the remainder of the day is at your leisure and meals are on your own.

    Note: Drive time from the Zurich airport to Interlaken is approximately 2.5 hours. A restroom stop will be made along the way. Guests are not accompanied on the flight

    Check in time at the hotel is at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

    If any flight delays are encountered while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

    Should guests have any questions pertaining to the internal air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

    SPECIAL NOTES:

    There may be multiple flights used by RSSC to fly guests to Zurich on the first day

    Please make sure we are aware if you are travelling with other guests

    Guests are not accompanied on the internal flight

    Guests should make sure to check-in for the internal flight within 24 hours before flight time

    DAY 2

    Following breakfast at the hotel, you will meet the guide in the lobby and transfer to the funicular railway that will take you up Harder Kulm, the mountain overlooking the town of Interlaken. Upon reaching the top, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, which include the peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

    Back in Interlaken, you will settle in over a 3-course lunch before continuing on to Lauterbrunnen. This enchanting village sits in a gorgeous alpine valley, wedged between sheer rock cliffs and soaring mountain peaks. Lauterbrunnen translates to “many fountains,” an appropriate name for a village near 72 waterfalls.

    You will visit Trümmelback Falls, Europe’s largest subterranean waterfalls. It carries such a huge volume of boulders and scree in its thundering glacial meltwater that you can feel the surrounding mountain shudder.

    After visiting, you will return to the hotel and spend the evening at your leisure with dinner on your own.

    Note: The Falls are not wheelchair accessible.

    DAY 3

    After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to nearby Grindelwald village (approximately a one- hour drive) with your English-speaking guide. Once you check into the hotel, you will be free for the remainder of the day.

    Grindelwald is renowned for its spectacular scenery and outdoor activities, so there will be plenty of options for adventure. Hiking is highly suggested, especially along First Cliff Walk and the trail that follows the base of Eiger mountain.

    Afterwards, you can relax at the hotel and enjoy a leisurely dinner on your own.

    DAY 4

    After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will be transferred to the Zurich International Airport (ZRH) in accordance with your flight home. For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your scheduled transfer time which will be relayed during the program.

    Note: Transfer time to the Zurich Airport from Grindelwald is approximately 3 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Please keep this in mind when booking your flight home.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

    DAY 1

    TBA Disembark in Barcelona and transfer to the International Airport

    TB Flight to Zurich (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    TBA Arrive in Zurich

    Proceed through Customs and Immigration, meet and greet and transfer to Interlaken 2.5-hour drive)

    3:00pm Check-in time at the hotel

    The remainder of the day is at your leisure, meals are on own

    Overnight hotel TBA

    If any flight delays are encountered while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

    Should guests have any questions pertaining to the internal air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

    SPECIAL NOTES:

    There may be multiple flights used by RSSC to fly guests to Zurich on the first day

    Please make sure we are aware if you are travelling with other guests

    Guests are not accompanied on the internal flight

    Guests should make sure to check-in for the internal flight within 24 hours before flight time

    DAY 2

    8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

    9:00am Meet your guide in the lobby to take the funicular to Harder Kulm

    12:30pm 3-course lunch in Interlaken

    2:00pm Transfer to Lauterbrunnen village

    4:00pm Visit to Trummelbachfalls

    5:00pm Return to your hotel

    Evening at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight hotel TBA

    DAY 3

    8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

    9:00am Meet your guide in the lobby for a transfer to Grindelwald village

    9:45am Arrival at Grindelwald village

    2:00pm Afternoon at leisure

    Lunch on your own

    3:00pm Check-in at your hotel

    Evening at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight hotel TBA

    DAY 4

    8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

    10:00am Hotel check out time

    TBA Transfer to Zurich airport. Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with a flight/transfer

    time after the hotel check-out time

    Note: Transfer time to the Zurich Airport from Grindelwald is approximately 3 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Please keep this in mind when booking your flight home.

    Extra Nights will be in Interlaken: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

    Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

    Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

    Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

    Expected Weather

    In June, July and August, you are most likely to experience pleasant average temperatures in Zurich that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

    In Grindelwald the temperatures are much cooler. Between May and November the average temperatures are between 2-9 degrees Celsius (36-48°F)

    What to Bring

    Umbrella, warm sweater, warm jacket, hat, mitts, sport shoes, good walking/hiking shoes, camera, sunscreen.

    Local Currency

    Swiss Franc

    Electricity

    For Switzerland, there are two associated plug types, C and J. Plug type C has two round pins and plug type J has three round pins. Switzerland operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Adaptors may be available at the hotels, but it is recommended to bring your own universal travel adaptor to be sure.

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

    2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

    3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

    4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

    5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

    Luggage

    Details for luggage allowance will be provided once flights are confirmed. Please refer to your final cruise documents which are emailed approximately 21 days before sailing.

    Documents and Visa Requirements

    A valid passport is required. Citizens of the United States with a valid U.S. Tourist passport (blue passport) can travel to Switzerland for a short stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period without having to apply or obtain a Schengen visa. Guests are advised to check with their local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

    VERY IMPORTANT

    The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

    Hotels that may be used on this program:

    INTERLAKEN:

    Victoria Jungfrau Hotel - Höheweg 41, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland

    Hotel Royal St Georges Interlaken – Mgallery - Höheweg 139, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland

    GRINDELWALD:

    Eiger Selfness Hotel - Dorfstrasse 133, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland

    Hotel Bergwelt in Grindelwald- Bergwelt 4, 3818 Grindelwald, Suiza

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

    Program Includes for guests:

    •2 nights in Interlaken - standard double - Hotel TBA 21 days before sailing with Final Documents

    •1 night in Grindelwald - standard double - Hotel TBA 21 days before sailing with Final Documents

    •Daily breakfast and 1 lunch with 1 glass of wine, beer, or a soft drink along with water

    •Taxes and porterage (1 piece per person) at the hotels

    •Transfer from the port of Barcelona to the airport

    •Meet and greet service with English-speaking guide assistance at the airport in Zurich

    •Transfer from the airport in Zurich to Interlaken/Grindelwald to the hotel

    •Private English-speaking guide on tours

    •Transfer to the Zurich Airport on Day 4

    •Touring and entrances per the itinerary

    •Economy class flight from Barcelona to Zurich booked through RSSC

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Gratuities for drivers and guides

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

    •Any meals not listed above

    •Visa costs if required

    •Excess or overweight luggage on internal flight

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs occasionally. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.

    Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

    Price: $3,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

  • Explore prominent landmarks and extraordinary cities that define Spain, many of them World Heritage sites, an experience that will leave you with a deeper historical and cultural perspective of the country.

    NOTE: this program ends in Madrid, Spain therefore departing flights need to be booked out of the Madrid International Airport (MAD). This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or for those who use a wheelchair, walker or scooter due to the amount of walking, many steps and cobbled surfaces. There are long segments of driving on this program.

    Hotel Amendment: Please be advised that the group will now stay at the NH Collection Gran Hotel Zaragoza instead of Hotel Alfonso Zaragoza on Day 1. The NH Collection Gran Hotel Zaragoza is located in the heart of the city close to museums, shops and restaurants.

    DAY 1

    After disembarking the cruise ship in Barcelona, you will enjoy a leisurely and immensely scenic drive to the Poblet Monastery. A 12th-century church stands at the center of this sacred World Heritage site, which features a fortified royal residence. While touring, you will learn about the monks’ lifestyle in the Middle Ages and the mountainous route that connects this Cisterian monastery to two others.

    Continuing on to the nearby medieval village of Montblanc, you can expect to see its Gothic churches, the royal palace and the city’s 14th-century stone walls, more than half of which still exist. Free time follows, during which you can explore further. The centrally located Plaza Mayor is a great starting point for shopping and people-watching.

    Afterwards, you will settle in for a relaxing drive to Zaragoza, the capital of the province that lies on the Ebro River. Upon arriving, you will check into your hotel where the remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

    Note: At the Monastery of Poblet you will have approximately 1.5 km / .9 miles of walking and about 10 steps to negotiate. In Montblanc there will be approximately 1 km./.06 miles of walking over cobblestone surfaces

    DAY 2

    After breakfast at the hotel, you will spend the next two hours or so exploring Zaragoza, especially the Old Town. Its star attraction is the multi-domed Basilica of Pilar, an important pilgrimage site. According to local legend, the Virgin Mary gave Saint James a pillar made of jasper here and instructed him to build a church on the site. This last version of El Pilar, as it’s known locally, was constructed beginning in the late 17th century.

    You will next visit the ancient town of Medinaceli, which in Arabic and means “City on the Hill.” The Romans founded the city and structures from that time still remain, the most famous being a stone arch built in the 2nd century. Other highlights include a 17th-century palace and a Gothic church built even earlier.

    Following lunch, you will settle in for a relaxing drive to Madrid, where you will check into the Eurostar Madrid Tower or similar hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

    Note: In Zaragoza there will be approximately 1 km/ .6 miles of walking over flat, paved surfaces. In Medinaceli, 1.5km / .9 miles over cobbled and paved surfaces with slight inclines.

    DAY 3

    Following breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for Toledo, a city so architecturally rich that Spain has declared it a national monument. UNESCO agreed and designated the historic center a World Heritage site, in part because three religions existed harmoniously here—Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

    As you walk through this extraordinary city on the Tagus River, you will get a genuine feel for what life was like here in the Middle Ages. The historic city center is that atmospheric. The Toledo Cathedral is particularly impressive, as it is considered one of Europe’s greatest Gothic buildings. Built over nearly three centuries, starting in 1226, the cathedral contains a spectacular high altar and two painting by El Greco, the famed painter that lived in Toledo.

    Lunch follows, after which you will proceed to Madrid. As an introduction to Spain’s vibrant capital, you will drive past key landmarks before starting an enlightening walking tour in Plaza Mayor. This grand arcaded square in the heart of the city offers wonderful options for shopping and dining nearby, as you may discover during free time.

    By late afternoon, you will return to the hotel, where you will spend the evening with dinner on your own.

    Note: In Toledo there will be approximately 2.5 km / 1.5 miles of walking over paved and cobblestone surfaces with some ascending inclines. In Madrid you will have approximately 1.5km / .9 miles of walking over flat, paved surfaces.

    DAY 4

    After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Segovia, a World Heritage site perhaps best known for its aqueduct that was probably constructed during the reign of Roman emperor Trajan. Until about 100 years ago, the aqueduct still carried water from the Frio River into Segovia 10 miles away.

    The Alcazar is another landmark that is impossible to miss. Construction began in the 12th century and its fabulous fairy-tale style supposedly inspired the design of the Walt Disney castle in part. You will also spend time in Segovia’s walled upper town, whose cathedral is the last Gothic one built in Spain. It stands where Isabella I was proclaimed the Queen of Castile in 1474.

    Following lunch in Segovia, you will drive to the 16th-century Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial on the outskirts of Madrid. It too is a World Heritage site and celebrated for its austere appearance, which influenced Spanish architecture for the next half century or so. As you wander through the interior, the guide will describe the building’s illustrious history, including how King Philip II conceived El Escorial as a funerary monument for his father.

    After visiting, you will return to the hotel in Madrid, where you will spend the evening with dinner on your own.

    Note: In Segovia you will have approximately 1km / .6 miles of walking over cobblestones and paved surfaces, with some ascending inclines and in Escorial there will be approximately 2.5 km / 1.5 miles of walking over flat, paved surfaces.

    DAY 5

    Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to the Madrid International Airport based on the departure of your flight. Luggage can be stored at the hotel for guests with flights that depart late in the day.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

    DAY 1

    8:45am Disembark in Barcelona and drive to Poblet

    10:30am Visit the Poblet Monastery

    11:30am Walking tour of Montblanc

    1:00pm Lunch

    3:00pm Transfer to Zaragoza

    5:00pm Check into the Hotel Alfonso Zaragoza

    Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at the NH Collection Gran Hotel Zaragoza or similar hotel

    DAY 2

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    8:45am Begin touring Zaragoza

    10:45am Transfer to Medinaceli

    1:00pm Lunch at a restaurant

    3:00pm Visit Medinaceli

    5:00pm Transfer to Madrid

    7:00pm Check-in at the hotel

    Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at the Eurostar Madrid Tower Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 3

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    8:30am Drive to Toledo

    10:00am Visit of Toledo

    1:00pm Lunch

    3:00pm Depart for Madrid

    4:30pm Begin touring Madrid

    6:00pm Return to the hotel

    Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at the Eurostar Madrid Tower Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 4

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    8:30am Depart for Segovia

    10:00am Visit Segovia

    12:30pm Lunch

    2:00pm Depart for Escorial

    3:00pm Arrive in Escorial

    3:15pm Visit Escorial

    5:30pm Return to the hotel

    Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at the Eurostar Madrid Tower Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 5

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    12:00pm Check out of the hotel

    Transfer to Madrid International Airport based on the flight details provided

    Should you have a late flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer.

    Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 5 of the program.

    Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure that the cruise line has their up-to-date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

    If you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

    If you have a late-departing flight, you may wish to book an extra night so that you may occupy the room until your departure. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

    Expected Weather

    April: average temperature 12º C

    May: average temperature 15º C

    June: average temperature 20º C

    September: average temperature 22º C

    October: average temperature 15º C

    November: average temperature 10º C

    What to Bring

    Weather-appropriate clothing, hats, flat comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sun protection, umbrellas and cameras.

    Currency

    Euro

    Electricity

    220 volts. We recommend bringing your own travel convertor for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements

    A valid passport is required.

    Hotel addresses

    NH Collection Gran Hotel Zaragoza

    C. Joaquín Costa, 5, Casco Antiguo, 50001 Zaragoza, Spain

    Phone: +34 976 22 19 01

    Eurostar Madrid Tower Hotel

    P.º de la Castellana, 259, B, 28046 Madrid, Spain

    Phone: +34 913 34 27 00

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

    Program Includes

    1 night at the NH Collection Gran Hotel Zaragoza including breakfast or similar hotel (standard double room)

    3 nights at the Eurostar Madrid Tower Hotel including breakfast or similar hotel (standard double room)

    4 lunches as indicated in the itinerary including 2 glasses of wine, mineral water, coffee

    English-speaking tour escort

    Luggage handling at hotels (maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person)

    Entrance fees per the itinerary

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program excludes

    •Gratuities to drivers and guides

    •Meals and beverages not listed in the program details

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

    Price: $2,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

  • Explore Barcelona and Girona in depth by visiting their architectural landmarks, often on guided walking tours and on your own with a liberating Hop On Hop Off bus voucher in the capital of Catalonia.

    Day 1:

    After disembarking the ship in Barcelona, you will begin a guided tour of the city. You will pass the Columbus monument and the waterfront on the way to Sagrada Familia, the extraordinary still-unfinished church that famed architect Antoni Gaudí worked on until his death in 1926. The guide will explain the history of the church and its lengthy ongoing construction during your outside visit.

    Continuing, you will begin a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter, passing landmarks such as the La Seu Cathedral and city hall. A more sweeping view of Barcelona awaits you upon reaching Mount Juic hill, where you may pause for photos. You will then visit Spanish Village, an open-air museum with replicas of characteristic houses from throughout Spain. As you meander the grounds, you may observe artists such as glassblowers demonstrating their talents.

    A tapas-style lunch follows, after which you will check into your hotel to spend the first of three nights. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure. The hotel is located in the Eixample district of Barcelona just a 10-minute walk to Las Ramblas. Passeig de Gràcia, the city’s nicest shopping street, is easily reached on foot. Emblematic buildings and sights such as Casa Batlló, Casa Milà (La Pedrera), La Sagrada Familia, and the Picasso museum are also nearby should you wish to visit them on your own.

    NOTE: if your cruise ends in Tarragona, transfer from Tarragona to Barcelona before starting your city tour.

    Day 2:

    After breakfast, you will settle in for a direct transfer to Girona, accompanied by a guide. Northern Catalonia’s largest city, Girona is full of museums, galleries and Gothic churches, strung around a tangle of cobbled lanes and medieval walls. Reflections of modernist mansions shimmer in the river that divides the historic center from the gleaming commercial center.

    During the comprehensive walking tour of the city center, you will enjoy an inside visit of the 12th-century Arab baths and see the remains of Girona’s historical Jewish community. During free time that follows, you might savor lunch on your own before transferring back to Barcelona to spend the evening at the hotel.

    Day 3:

    Following breakfast at the hotel, you will receive a complimentary Hop On Hop Off bus voucher that will allow you to explore the attractions that interest you the most. Simply hop on the buses and hop off whenever you wish. The buses travel in a continuous loop between attractions that include the Picasso Museum, the Gaudí-designed houses Casa Battló and Casa Mila, and various shopping areas.

    The entire day will be yours to spend as you please, with all meals on your own before retiring to the hotel for the evening.

    Day 4:

    Following breakfast at the hotel, you will check out by noon (subject to change). Transfers to the airport will be based on flight times. See your Welcome Letter for details. For guests with late-departing flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

    DAY 1

    8:30am Disembark the ship, meet your guide

    9:00am Panoramic drive to Sagrada Familia and outside visit

    11:00am Drive to Gothic Quarter and walking tour

    12:45pm Panoramic drive to Mont Juic and walking tour

    1:45pm Lunch at a restaurant

    3:30pm Transfer to the hotel and check in

    Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at the NH Calderon or similar hotel

    NOTE: if your cruise ends in Tarragona, transfer from Tarragona to Barcelona before starting your city tour.

    DAY 2

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    9:00am Begin transfer to Girona

    10:30am Walking tour of Girona

    12:30pm Free time for lunch and further exploration

    3:30pm Return to Barcelona

    Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at the NH Calderon or similar hotel

    DAY 3

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    The day is at your leisure to use the complimentary Hop On Hop Off bus ticket

    Lunch and dinner are on your own

    Overnight at the NH Calderon or similar hotel

    DAY 4

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    12:00pm Check out from the hotel

    Transfer to the airport based on the time of your flight.

    Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

    Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

    Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

    Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

    Weather

    Average minimum temperatures at this time of the year - 53 ºF (12 ºC)

    Average maximum temperatures at this time of the year - 79 ºF (26ºC)

    What to Bring

    Dress is casual throughout the program. Bring comfortable clothes including a warm waterproof jacket for spring-like temperatures and possible rain, waterproof walking shoes, a hat, sun protection, umbrella and camera.

    Currency

    Euro

    Electricity

    220 volts. Bring a travel adaptor if you have electrical devices, as converters aren’t typically available at the hotels.

    Documents and Visa Requirements

    A valid passport is required.

    Hotel

    NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón

    Rambla de Catalunya, 26, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

    Phone: +34 933 01 00 00

    Program includes:

    •3 nights at the NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón – XL premium room (or similar hotel) with breakfast daily including juice, tea or coffee and water

    •English-speaking official guides on Day 1 and Day 2

    •Lunch on Day 1 including water and ¼ bottle wine, beer or a soft drink

    •1-day voucher for the Hop On Hop Off bus

    •Luggage handling at the hotel for up to 2 suitcases per person

    •VAT and city taxes

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program does not include:

    •Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program

    •Gratuities to drivers and guides or at restaurants

    •Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

    Price: $1,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

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    Boutiques & More

    Browse a well-curated selection of duty-free designer clothes, jewelry, perfume and more at the onboard boutiques. Then fuel up with an espresso from an onboard café or unwind at a wine tasting in one of the lounges.

All guests must ensure that their travel documents are valid, including having enough blank passport pages required to facilitate passport stamping and visas on arrival, where applicable.

  • Fares and category availability are subject to change without notice. Please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises to confirm category availability. Itinerary and/or ports of call are subject to change at any time due to prevailing weather conditions, or any other cause, at the discretion of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

    *For pricing terms and conditions, click here. Advertised fare includes air-related government taxes, surcharges and fees. 2-for-1 All Inclusive Fares include flights, hotel and transfers, where applicable. 2-for-1 All Inclusive Cruise Fares include applicable credits for guests arranging their own pre- and post-cruise flights, hotels and transfers. Fares are per person, based on double occupancy and reflect all savings. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding, and special seating, may apply.

    Terms and Conditions / Ticket Contracts

    All itineraries are subject to change and route lines indicated on map may not indicate ship's actual navigation. Pricing is per person based on double occupancy in U.S. Dollars (unless otherwise noted). For complete information on terms and conditions, itinerary, liability of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Inc. (RSSC), health and travel documents, liability limits, etc., please contact your travel professional or call Regent Seven Seas Cruises at 1.844.4REGENT (1.844.473.4368) for more information. To read our full Terms & Conditions, including our Ticket Contract and Insurance Information, visit www.rssc.com/legal.

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