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Rome (Civitavecchia) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours Your driver will meet you at Civitavecchia today to transfer into Rome where you will be met by your expert local guide. Begin your tour with a visit to the imposing Colosseum. Commissioned by Emperor Vespasian, the stadium could accommodate up to 50,000 spectators who came to view the gladiatorial battles that lasted up to 100 days! Adjacent is the Arc of Constantine which, dating from AD 315, is a forerunner to many other Triumphal Arches around the world. Possibly even more impressive are the excavations of the vast Roman Forum where the remains of temples, streetscapes, palaces and homes can be found. After lunch, travel across the Tiber River to the Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, part of the Papal Residence which is estimated to contain 1400 rooms, chapels and galleries. The Museums contain an extraordinarily rich collection of precious arts, maps, sculptures and antiquities but surely the most breath-taking masterpiece is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. At the centre of the Vatican lies the vast Basilica of St. Paul, the world’s largest church where the colourfully dressed Swiss Guard can be found. The present Cathedral is a beautiful mix of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, formed under the hands of masters such as Michelangelo. The stunning interior is an elaborate and detailed display of marble, mosaic, gilt and bronze. Your tour includes express entry to the Vatican Museums, past the regular lines. The Vatican requires visitors to cover upper arms and legs to below the knee. Highlights: Tour some of Rome's most iconic sites including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum Explore the impressive museum collections in the Vatican City and the breath-taking masterpiece that is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel Spend time in the Basilica of St. Paul, the largest church in the world Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours) Entrance fees to Colosseum, Imperial Forum and Vatican Museums All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours A tour designed for those who have visited Rome before, but would like to discover more of this fascinating city. Your driver will meet you at the port and bring you into Rome where your expert guide will be waiting for you. Take a journey back in time at the church of San Clemente as you descend down three levels and through two thousand years of history. The medieval church was built over the remains of a 4th-century basilica which, in its turn, covers older buildings from the time of the emperor Nero and a sanctuary dedicated to the oriental divinity Mithras. In the afternoon discover how Rome evolved through the 18th-century and visit the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a majestic royal residence of one of Rome’s most illustrious families. Believed to be the largest privately owned Palace in Rome, the Doria Pamphilj’s vast private art collection is still held here. Your guide will also be delighted to make additional suggestions for your tour depending on your own personal interests. Alternatively, you may like to revisit some of your favourite places from your previous visit to Rome. Highlights: Visit the church of San Clemente and discover its fascinating history Explore the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a majestic royal residence of one of Rome’s most illustrious families, which houses a vast private art collection Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours) Entrance fees to San Clemente and Doria Pamphilij All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours Travel with your driver to Rome this morning to meet a food expert for a gastronomic walking tour of the Trastevere District, so called because it lies across the River Tiber. Trastevere was once the bohemian quarter of Rome and still retains its arty edge today. Explore the bustling market and ancient maze of streets whilst discovering the essence of Italy’s best loved food with tastings of gelato, Sicilian pastries, Jewish delicacies, meats and wine. The remainder of the day can be spent as you wish, your vehicle and driver will remain at your disposal in Rome before returning you to Civitavecchia. Highlights: Uncover Rome's bohemian quarter, along with tastings of Italy's best loved delicacies Car and driver at your disposal to discover Rome Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Low Inclusions: Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour An expert local guide (3 hours) Entrance fees All taxes Food and wine tastings Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours Your driver will meet you at the port and bring you into Rome where your expert guide will meet you. Begin your tour on Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world; the Capitoline Museums, originally founded by Pope Sixtus IV in 1471. Capitoline Hill has been a seat of religious or political power throughout the centuries, making it the most important of the “seven hills” of Rome. It was here that the most important temple in town, dedicated to Jupiter, the king of the gods, was built. See the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter and marvel at the magnificent bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius at Campidoglio Square. Afterwards, explore the museums, extended over two buildings; the Palazzo dei Conservatori, where you can view splendid frescoes portraying the history of Rome and the Pinacoteca (Picture gallery), and Palazzo Nuovo, where you can admire the wonderful sculptures. Finally visit the ancient Tabularium whose monumental arches overlook the Forum. Continue up along the Via Veneto to the elegant Villa Borghese, accompanied by your local expert guide and private vehicle. Surrounded by a leafy parkland, the villa was originally designed as a palace of pleasure and entertainment to house Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s incredible collection of antiquities, paintings and custom pieces. Today the collections of sculpture and paintings are among the most important in Italy. Admire the stunning Caravaggio canvases, Titian's enigmatic ‘Sacred and Profane Love’ and the striking sculptures by Bernini and Canova during this fabulous visit. Return to Civitavecchia from here. Highlights: Travel out to Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world Visit Villa Borghese, home to a collection of sculptures and paintings that are among the most important in Italy Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours) Entrance fees to the Capitoline Museums and Villa Borghese All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	09/21/2026	09/21/2026
Strait of Messina	09/22/2026	09/22/2026
At Sea	09/23/2026	09/23/2026
Rhodes Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Rhodes Town & Lindos - Full day tour approx 8 hours Guests will be met by our English speaking guide to commence the tour. Upon completion of the tour, transfer will be provided back to the ship. Our tour begins with a drive through Mandraki Harbour and the new part of the city of Rhodes. We make our way to Mount Smith to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and continue on to the ruins of ancient Rhodes. We will explore the Acropolis of Rhodes, where remains of the Temple of Apollo and the ancient Stadium of Diagoras dominate the skyline. At Porte d’ Amboise, we begin our walking tour through the old city of Rhodes, filled with historical reminders of the ancient and medieval past. We will walk through the northern part of town, where knights once lived, and view the Grand Master’s Palace and then continue our walk down Chevalier’s Road, and the shopping districts around Socratus street, where we will enjoy some free time. Our drive continues along the picturesque coastline to Lindos, the most important of the three great cities of ancient times. Within its medieval walls, erected by the Knights of St. John, stands the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, 400 feet above the sea, crowned by the Temple of Athena. From the heights, you will have breathtaking views of St. Paul’s Bay, where the Apostle cast anchor during his voyage to Ephesus, and the Aegean Sea. If you prefer not to make the climb, you may remain below and explore the village with its many small shops and cafes. At a set time, we will all gather for a wonderful luncheon at a Restaurant by the sea, where we will enjoy an array of local Greek specialties with beverages. After lunch, we will have some free time to enjoy the beach or do some shopping in the village of Lindos prior to returning to the Port. Duration: approx. 8 hours Notes: • The Grand Masters Palace is closed on Mondays • Steep, uphill walking is involved in Lindos. Guests with walking disabilities are recommended to stay in Lindos town for shopping. • It is recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable walking shoes. Rhodes Medieval town & Lindos Tour approx 5 1/2 hours Depart Rhodes Town and drive along the east coast to Lindos, one of the three ancient cities on the island, and enjoy a visit of the famous Acropolis. Lindos offers breathtaking views and photo opportunities of the entire village, including its Medieval castle, superb sandy beaches and charming whitewashed, sugar-cubed houses. After a walking tour through the narrow-cobbled streets, colorful courtyards and mosaics, we will return to Rhodes town. Back in Rhodes town, begin a walking tour of the old city from the Gate D'Amboise. Marvel at the imposing Palace of the Grand Masters (visit not included) and walk on the Street of the Knights, while your guide points out the facades of the many inns once occupied by the crusaders and at the end of the street, the Knight's Hospital, now an impressive Archaeological Museum. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own, before meeting your guide for the short ride back to the pier or your hotel. Lindos half day tour 4 1/2 hours Depart Rhodes Town and drive along the east coast to Lindos, one of the three ancient cities on the island, and enjoy a visit of the famous Acropolis. Lindos offers breathtaking views and photo opportunities of the entire village, including its Medieval castle, superb sandy beaches and charming whitewashed, sugar-cubed houses. After a walking tour through the narrow-cobbled streets, colorful courtyards and mosaics, we will return to Rhodes town. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own, before meeting your guide for the short ride back to the pier or your hotel. Rhodes & Filermos half day tour approx. 4 1/2 hours After meeting your professionally trained guide, you will drive to Filerimos, a large plateau which contains the ruins of several buildings including the foundations of a temple, an Early Christian Basilica and a Byzantine monastery. Continue with a drive along the seaside road of the city to the ancient Acropolis of Rhodes where the ruins of a stadium and the Temple of Apolonas, will be seen during a short description and photo opportunity. Next, visit the Old Town starting at the Gate d’Amboise. Visit the imposing Palace of the Grand Masters and walk the Street of the Knights down to the Knight's hospital. Admire the facades of what used to be the Inns of the Knights, nowadays shops and private residences. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own, before meeting with your guide for the short ride back to the hotel/ ship	09/24/2026	09/24/2026
Kusadasi (Ephesus) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Kusadasi Port - The Glories of Ephesus (Full Day Tour) PORT: KUSADASI GLORIES OF EPHESUS Full-Day Tour Arrive in Kusadasi, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your full- day tour in Ephesus. First, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where the Virgin is said to have lived the last years of her life. The building was rediscovered in the late 19th century by Lazartis from Smyrna based on the vision of a German nun. The site is officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2007. Then, you will drive to Ephesus, enter and view the Odeon Theatre, where state affairs and concerts were held. Walk down the marble walkway and visit the Hadrian Temple. It was dedicated in 118 AD to Hadrian, Artemis, and the people of Ephesus but greatly reconstructed in the 4th century. This impressive Corinthian style temple has beautiful reliefs on the porch. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies. A special visit will be made to the spectacular Terrace Houses (Villas) located on top of the hill within the Ephesus. They have a fantastic view of the entire city of Ephesus. They were inhabited by wealthy Ephesians, and are finely decorated with incredible examples of mosaics and frescos. The Terrace Houses were brought to light in excavations carried out since the 1980s by a team of Austrian archeologists. Along with those in Pompeii, they constitute some of the most vivid examples of Roman domestic architecture to survive to the present. Next, you will proceed to the Celsus Library, The library is the best preserved structure of its kind. The inscription on the side of the building’s front staircase says that the library was build by Julius, in his father’s honor, after his death. His father, Celsus was the Roman governor of Asia Minor early in the 2nd century AD. His tomb is in the library as well. Next, visit the Great Theatre, dating back to the Hellenistic period. In the 1st century AD it was successfully reconstructed and expanded by the Romans until it reached the seating capacity of 25,000. This is also the place where it is believed that St.Paul preached. It is still used for performances today. Lunch recommended at a local restaurant. Last, you will visit the Ephesus Museum is an archaeological museum in Selcuk. It houses finds from the nearby Ephesus excavation site and other ancient sites in the region. Its best-known exhibit is the statue of Artemis retrieved from the Temple of the goddess in Ephesus. Highlights include the fresco of Socrates, statues and heads of Eros, crosses, coins and the works of the 1^st century AD. At the end of your day, you will return to Kusadasi and have some time for shopping in town before you embark your ship. Includes: • 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Ephesus • Licensed professional guide in English Language • Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with a professional driver • Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary • Bottled water provided throughout the tour • Welcome package • VAT tax Not Included: • Gratuities to guide and driver • Personal expenses of the guests • Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary • Recommended lunch Kusadasi Port - A Taste of Ephesus- (Half day tour) PORT: KUSADASI A TASTE OF EPHESUS Half- Day Tour Arrive in Kusadasi, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half- day of private sightseeing in Ephesus. First, you will drive to Ephesus, enter and view the Odeon Theatre, where state affairs and concerts were held. Walk down the marble walkway and visit the Hadrian Temple. It was dedicated in 118 AD to Hadrian, Artemis, and the people of Ephesus but greatly reconstructed in the 4th century. This impressive Corinthian style temple has beautiful reliefs on the porch. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies. A special visit will be made to the spectacular Terrace Houses (Villas) located on top of the hill within the Ephesus. They have a fantastic view of the entire city of Ephesus. They were inhabited by wealthy Ephesians, and are finely decorated with incredible examples of mosaics and frescos. The Terrace Houses were brought to light in excavations carried out since the 1980s by a team of Austrian archeologists. Along with those in Pompeii, they constitute some of the most vivid examples of Roman domestic architecture to survive to the present. Next, you will proceed to the Celsus Library, The library is the best preserved structure of its kind. The inscription on the side of the building’s front staircase says that the library was build by Julius, in his father’s honor, after his death. His father, Celsus was the Roman governor of Asia Minor early in the 2nd century AD. His tomb is in the library as well. Last, visit the Great Theatre, dating back to the Hellenistic period. In the 1st century AD it was successfully reconstructed and expanded by the Romans until it reached the seating capacity of 25,000. This is also the place where it is believed that St.Paul preached. It is still used for performances today. At the end of your day, you will return to Kusadasi and have some time for shopping in town before your embark your ship. Includes: - 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Ephesus - Licensed professional guide in English language - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary - Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver - Welcome Package - Bottled water provided throughout the tours - VAT taxes Not included: - Gratuities to guide and driver - Personal expenses of the guests - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary Kusadasi Port - Ephesus & Virgin Mary House - (Half Day Tour) PORT: KUSADASI EPHESUS & VIRGIN MARY HOUSE Half-Day Tour Arrive in Kusadasi, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half- day tour in Ephesus. First, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where the Virgin is said to have lived the last years of her life. The building was rediscovered in the late 19th century by Lazartis from Smyrna based on the vision of a German nun. The site is officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2007. Then, you will drive to Ephesus, enter and view the Odeon Theatre, where state affairs and concerts were held. Walk down the marble walkway and visit the Hadrian Temple. It was dedicated in 118 AD to Hadrian, Artemis, and the people of Ephesus but greatly reconstructed in the 4th century. This impressive Corinthian style temple has beautiful reliefs on the porch. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies. Next, you will proceed to the Celsus Library, The library is the best preserved structure of its kind. The inscription on the side of the building’s front staircase says that the library was build by Julius, in his father’s honour, after his death. His father, Celsus was the Roman governor of Asia Minor early in the 2nd century AD. His tomb is in the library as well. Next, visit the Great Theatre, dating back to the Hellenistic period. In the 1st century AD it was successfully reconstructed and expanded by the Romans until it reached the seating capacity of 25,000. This is also the place where it is believed that St.Paul preached. It is still used for performances today. At the end of your day, you will return to Kusadasi and have some time for shopping in town before you embark your ship. Includes: 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Ephesus Licensed professional guide in English Language Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with a professional driver Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary Bottled water provided throughout the tour Welcome package VAT tax Not Included: Gratuities to guide and driver Personal expenses of the guests Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary Ephesus Full Day Tour - 8 hours Highlights/Description: Ancient Ephesus Library of Celsus Excavations of Terrace Houses House of the Virgin Mary Your English speaking guide will meet you at the Kusadasi cruise pier for your tour in Ephesus. You will proceed to the remarkable Greco-Roman site of Ancient Ephesus. Dating back to the 11th century B.C., it has been excavated and restored since 1870s. It is one of the world’s most fascinating sites of antiquity. Ephesus flourished as a prominent city and seaport between 600 B.C. and 500 A.D. We will start our private walking tour through Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, 4th century white marble chariot road that leads to the most striking building, which is the two-storey Library of Celsus. Beautifully restored with its restored facade now the famed symbol of Ephesus, The Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus and parchment manuscripts, making it the 2nd largest in the ancient world after the library in Alexandria in Egypt. Ephesus Theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances. You will also visit the ongoing excavations of the Greco Roman Houses of Ephesian Aristocrats (known as Terrace Houses) with their magnificent mosaics and frescoes being restored by archeologists as you visit the site. In addition to the historic monuments, your excursion will also include a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a lovely little chapel set in the hills behind Ephesus believed to be Virgin Mary’s last home. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier. Tour Duration: 8 Hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate to Heavy Net Price: Per Person € 201.50 based on 2 guests Inclusions: Officially licensed, private guide Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program Bottled water Welcome package Applicable taxes Not Included: Meals, unless otherwise noted Gratuities Personal expenses Ephesus & Sirince Full Day Tour - 8 hours Highlights/Description: Ancient Ephesus Sirince Home-style lunch in a local village Visit to a wine house Your English speaking guide will meet you at the Kusadasi cruise pier for your tour in Ephesus. You will proceed to the remarkable Greco-Roman site of Ancient Ephesus. Dating back to the 11th century B.C., it has been excavated and restored since 1870s. It is one of the world’s most fascinating sites of antiquity. Ephesus flourished as a prominent city and seaport between 600 B.C. and 500 A.D. We will start our private walking tour through Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, 4th century white marble chariot road that leads to the most striking building, which is the two-storey Library of Celsus. Beautifully restored with its restored facade now the famed symbol of Ephesus, The Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus and parchment manuscripts, making it the 2nd largest in the ancient world after the library in Alexandria in Egypt. Ephesus Theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances. You will also visit the ongoing excavations of the Greco Roman Houses of Ephesian Aristocrats (known as Terrace Houses) with their magnificent mosaics and frescoes being restored by archeologists as you visit the site. In addition to the historic monuments, your excursion will also include a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a lovely little chapel set in the hills behind Ephesus believed to be Virgin Mary’s last home. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier. Tour Duration: 8 Hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate to Heavy Net Price: Per Person € 188.50 based on 2 guests Inclusions: Officially licensed, private guide Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program Bottled water Welcome package Applicable taxes Not Included: Meals, unless otherwise noted Gratuities Personal expenses Ephesus Half Day Tour - 4 hours Highlights/Description: Ancient Ephesus Library of Celsus The Library Ephesus Theatre Your English speaking guide will meet you at the Kusadasi cruise pier for your tour in Ephesus. You will proceed to the remarkable Greco-Roman site of Ancient Ephesus. Dating back to the 11th century B.C., it has been excavated and restored since 1870s. It is one of the world’s most fascinating sites of antiquity. Ephesus flourished as a prominent city and seaport between 600 B.C. and 500 A.D. We will start our private walking tour through Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, 4th century white marble chariot road that leads to the most striking building, which is the two-storey Library of Celsus. Beautifully restored with its restored facade now the famed symbol of Ephesus, The Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus and parchment manuscripts, making it the 2nd largest in the ancient world after the library in Alexandria in Egypt. Ephesus Theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier. Tour Duration: 4 Hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate to Heavy Net Price: Per Person € 130.00 based on 2 guests Inclusions: Officially licensed, private guide Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program Bottled water Welcome package Applicable taxes Not Included: Meals, unless otherwise noted Gratuities Personal expenses Kusadasi Port - Three Ancient Cities; Didyma, Miletus & Priene (Full Day Tour) SHORE EXCURSIONS KUSADASI THREE ANCIENT CITIES Arrive in Kusadasi,you will meet your professional guide at the port and drive to three ancient cities. Your first stop will be Priene. The ancient harbor city of Priene probably changed its location when the silt of the Meander River threatened to bury it. Now it is nearly 16 km away from the sea. The original place of the city has never been found but it was probably a peninsula with two harbors. Priene was laid out on a Hippodamian system of grid plan at the foot of a spectacular cliff on mount Mycale and contained many famous examples of Hellenistic art and architecture.All the streets intersect at the right angles. Next, visit Miletus an ancient city located near the present Akkoy at the mouth of the Buyuk Menderes (Meander) River, owed its importance to its position on trade routes. It was one of the largest cities in Anatolia with a population of between 80,000 and 100,000. Highly prosperous, it founded many colonies and was the home of the 6C BC philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Thales, the town planner Hippodamus and architect Isidorus. Miletus seems to have produced geniuses the way Aphrodisias produced sculptors. Lunch suggested at local restaurant. Last, you will visit Didyma. The word Didyma meant "twins" and was associated by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy center dedicated to Apollo which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by Milesians with a 19 km/12 m sacred road. However, this road may not have been constructed until the end of the 1C AD. In addition to pilgrimages made by sea, some festivals of drama, music and sports were held there every four years. At the end of your tour, you can return to Kusadasi. OUR PACKAGE RATE INCLUDES 1 full day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver in Three Ancient Cities. Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program. Officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program. Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary. Bottled water provided throughout the tour. Welcome Package VAT taxes. OUR PACKAGE RATE EXCLUDES Gratuities to the Guide & Driver At the discretion of the guests Personal expenses of the guests Suggested lunch Kusadasi Port - Biblical Tour of Ephesus ( Full Day tour) Arrive in Kusadasi ,you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for private sightseeing. First, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where the Virgin is said to have lived the last years of her life. The building was rediscovered in the late 19^th century by Lazartis from Smyrna based on the vision of a German nun. The site is officially declared a shrine of the Roman Catholic Church and visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2007. Then, visit Ephesus, famous throughout the ancient world for its Temple of Artemis. You will first visit Odeon Theatre where the state affairs used to be held. Then, view The Temple of Hadrian is one of the main attractions at Ephesus, with a beautiful arch on the front facade and interesting reliefs of Medusa. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies. Next, you will visit the newly excavated spectacular The Terrace Houses on the Curetes street belonged to the rich people of Ephesus. Many of them were three-storied and had peristyles surrounded by rooms without windows but included frescoes and mosaics of mythological scenes. Some of the frescoes were scenes from the comedies of Menander and the tragedies of Euripides. They were luxuriously furnished private houses with fountains and central heating. Between the street and houses was a portico with a mosaic floor, behind which were shops. Proceed to the Celsus Library is a Roman mausoleum and library built in the early 2nd century AD. The Library of Celsus was commissioned by the Julius as a mausoleum for his father, Roman governor of the Asian Provinces. It is one of the most beautifully reconstructed buildings in Ephesus, it has become an icon of the ancient city. The Great Theatre, dates back to the Hellenistic period. It is one of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus which has the capacity of 25,000 seats. The theatre was used for concerts, plays and religious, political and philosophical discussions and for gladiator and animal fights. Marble Road, runs between the Library of Celsus and the theater and is a part of the sacred walk way. Last, visit the Church of Mary that is a church of great historical significance located in Ephesus. It is also known as the Double Church, because it is thought one aisle was dedicated to the Virgin and the other to St. John, and the Council Church because the Council of Ephesus is believed to have been held here. Lunch recommended at a local restaurant. Next, you will see the Basilica of St. John,where John and the Virgin Mary went between 42 and 48 AD and lived. Three hundred years after the death of Saint John, a small chapel on the Ayasuluk Hill was constructed over his grave in the 4^th century AD. This church was replaced in the 6^th century AD by a huge basilica built by the Emperor Justinian, the impressive ruins of which are still visible. Last, visit The Temple of Artemis also known less precisely as Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to Artemis completed around 550 BC at Ephesus. The monument was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. At the end of your tour, you can return to Kusadasi for some shopping in town or visit one of the carpet villages along the way before embarking the ship. If you are not interested in shopping, please advise your guide that you would like to return directly to the ship. Inclusions: 1 full day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver in Ephesus Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program. Officially license, English speaking guide throughout the tour program. Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary. Bottled water provided throughout the tour. Welcome Package VAT taxes. Exclusions: Gratuities to the Guide & Driver At the discretion of the guests Personal expenses of the guests Recommended lunch Kusadasi Port - Ephesus & Didyma & Miletus (Full Day Tour) Arrive in Kusadasi, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for private full day sightseeing. First, visit Ephesus, famous throughout the ancient world for its Temple of Artemis. You will first visit Odeon Theatre where the state affairs used to be held. Then, view The Temple of Hadrian is one of the main attractions at Ephesus, with a beautiful arch on the front facade and interesting reliefs of Medusa. According to the belief of Ephesians, the Medusa head on the porch, would protect the city from its enemies. Next, you will visit the newly excavated spectacular The Terrace Houses on the Curetes street belonged to the rich people of Ephesus. Many of them were three-storied and had peristyles surrounded by rooms without windows but included frescoes and mosaics of mythological scenes. Some of the frescoes were scenes from the comedies of Menander and the tragedies of Euripides. They were luxuriously furnished private houses with fountains and central heating. Between the street and houses was a portico with a mosaic floor, behind which were shops. Proceed to The Celsus Library is a Roman mausoleum and library built in the early 2nd century AD. The Library of Celsus was comissioned by the Julius as a mausoleum for his father, Roman governor of the Asian Provinces. It is one of the most beautifully reconstructed buildings in Ephesus, it has become an icon of the ancient city. The Great Theatre, dates back to the Hellenistic period. It is one of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus which has the capacity of 25,000 seats. The theatre was used for concerts, plays and religious, political and philosophical discussions and for gladiator and animal fights. Marble Road, runs between the Library of Celsus and the theater and is a part of the sacred walk way. Then, you will drive approximately 1½ hours to visit the ancient cities of Miletus and Didyma. Lunch suggested at a local restaurant. Next, visit Miletus an ancient city located near the present Akkoy at the mouth of the Buyuk Menderes (Meander) River, owed its importance to its position on trade routes. It was one of the largest cities in Anatolia with a population of between 80,000 and 100,000. Highly prosperous, it founded many colonies and was the home of the 6C BC philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Thales, the town planner Hippodamus and architect Isidorus. Miletus seems to have produced geniuses the way Aphrodisias produced sculptors. Last, you will visit Didyma. The word Didyma meant "twins" and was associated by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy center dedicated to Apollo which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by Milesians with a 19 km/12 m sacred road. However, this road may not have been constructed until the end of the 1C AD. In addition to pilgrimages made by sea, some festivals of drama, music and sports were held there every four years. OUR NET PACKAGE RATE INCLUDES 1 full day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver in Ephesus, Didyma and Miletus. Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program Licensed professional guide in English language. Officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program. Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary. Bottled water provided throughout the tour. Welcome Package VAT taxes. OUR NET PACKAGE RATE EXCLUDES Gratuities to the Guide & Driver At the discretion of the guests Personal expenses of the guests Suggested lunch Ephesus 3D Experience Full Day Tour – 6 hours Ephesus 3D tour is an extraordinary experience offering an innovative way to visit Ancient Ephesus. Our 3D virtual tour brings you inside the site with accurate replicas of Ephesus, the Celcus Library, Great Theatre and more! By using this technology, you will see reconstructed major sites of the Ancient city. During this experience, your guide will further explain 7 sites; Odeon Theatre, Curetes, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcus, Commercial Agora and Arcadia way with a visual show of the Ancient Romans featuring live actors! Based on cutting edge technology and the master work of artists - our virtual tour is incredibly accurate. Our team of artists, technicians and writers create each 3D tour with a great emphasis on colors, shapes, symmetry, sizes, compositions and proportions. Every element of the Ephesus 3D virtual tour is designed to convey the true atmosphere of the site. Tour Duration: 6 Hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Net Price: Per Person € 130.00 based on 2 guests Inclusions: English-speaking guide Entrance fees and applicable taxes Transfers to/from Kusadasi Port Lunch at a typical Village Restaurant, included unlimited soft drinks and wine Not Included: Gratuities to driver and guide Personal expenses Kusadasi: Ancient Ephesus Tour - 7 hours An English speaking lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the cruise pier in KUSADASI. After a short drive to Ephesus, the guests experience their private tour of this fascinating historical site. First, a visit will be made to the remarkable Greco-Roman archeological city of Ancient Ephesus, that flourished as a prominent cultural city and seaport between 600 BC and 500 AD. The walking tour will begin along the Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, the 4th century white marble chariot thoroughfare whose most striking sight today is the two-story Library of Celsus. Uniquely beautiful, the Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus manuscripts making it the second largest library in the ancient world after the one in Alexandria, Egypt. The walk along the Royal Road also takes the visitors past the remains of some of the ancient city’s major civic buildings and temples as you move toward the Ephesus Theater from which St. Paul once preached to the Pagan Ephesians. The theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances in summertime. Then move to see the ongoing excavations of the Greco-Roman places-the “Elite Yamac Homes of Antiquity” (Terrace Houses) with their magnificent mosaics and frescoes. From here, the guests will proceed to the small, but distinguished and rightly famous Ephesus Museum with unique examples of the very best Greco-Roman sculpture in the world, and with an exciting new display of Medical instruments from that era. Finally, drive up the mountainside to visit to the so-called House of the Virgin Mary, a lovely chapel set in the hills behind Ephesus, said by some to be the last home of the Virgin Mary, where St. Paul took her for her safety away from the Pagan Ephesians. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel or to your cruise ship. Added Value: Great introduction to Greco-Roman city of Ephesus' history and culture The tour covers the main highlights of the ancient city Tour Duration : 6-7 hours Tour can operate: Starting mornings Wheelchair Accessible: Partial Physical Activity Level: High Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses Kusadasi: Priene Day Tour - 7 hours The guests will be met by a lecturer/guide at the exit of the pier in KUSADASI and drive south to visit Priene. This ancient city is not especially large, but has an unusual intimacy and charm, in part because so many historical private houses have survived to this day. All the monuments you will see, date from the Hellenistic period, and all of them are aligned according to a strict grid-plan of the kind developed by Hippodamos, a native of neighboring Miletus. The monuments include the Temple of Zeus, a council chamber, and a small amphi-theatre. Yet Priene’s greatest treasure is its Temple of Athena, which was considered the masterpiece of the architect Pytheos who also designed the Mausoleum at Halicarnassos (Bodrum) known to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After exploring Priene, the guests will cross the broad flood-plain of the river Maeander to continue to Miletus. This was once a major port but silt carried down by the River Meander blocked its harbor centuries ago. The ancient harbor is now several miles from the sea. The town is laid out according to a grid-plan designed by Hippodamos, which centers on three spacious agoras (marketplaces) today. The most striking features of the site today are the Baths of Faustina and the massive Roman Theatre. A paved Sacred Way leads from Miletus to Dydima, not a classic town but rather a sacred precinct centering on a colossal Temple of Apollo surrounded by a double colonnade of no less than 108 huge columns. Work on the temple continued for 500 years, but its design was so ambitious that, when work was abandoned in the 4th C. AD, it was still unfinished. Even unfinished and in ruins, the temple at Dydima remains to be one of the most awe-inspiring antique monuments to be found anywhere around the Eastern Mediterranean. At the end of the tour, the guests will be escorted back to their hotel or to the pier in KUSADASI. Added Value: The tour covers the main highlights of Priene, Miletus and Didyma Tour Duration* : 7 hours Tour can operate: Starting mornings Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Included: Transportation by a chaeffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses Kusadasi: The Greco-Roman City of Ephesus & the Wine-making Village of Sirince - 7 hours At 8:30 am, an English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet and greet you outside the Bonded Area of the Kusadasi cruise pier. You will then be escorted to your chauffeur driven private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle, for a comfortable ride of about half an hour to the remarkable Greco-Roman archaeological site of Ancient Ephesus. Dating back to the 11th century B.C., it has been painstakingly excavated and restored and is one of the world’s most fascinating sites of antiquity. Ephesus flourished as a prominent city and seaport between 600 B.C. and 500 A.D. We will begin our private walking tour along Royal Road also known as the Arcadian Way, a 4th century white marble chariot thoroughfare whose most striking sight is the two-story Library of Celsus. Uniquely beautiful, with its restored facade now the famed symbol of Ephesus, the Library once housed 12,000 scrolls of papyrus manuscripts making it the 2nd largest in the ancient world after the library in Alexandria, Egypt. Your walk along the Royal Road will also take you past the remains of some of the ancient city’s major civic buildings and temples as you move toward the Ephesus Theater from which St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians. The theater, seating 25,000 has exceptional acoustics and is still in use today for concerts and theatrical performances. You will also visit the ongoing excavations of the Greco Roman PALACES the ''ELITE YAMAC HOMES OF ANTIQUITY'' (Terrace Houses) with their magnificent mosaics and frescoes being restored by archeologists as you visit the site. Next visit will be to the old Greco-Turkish Village of SIRINCE, located approximately 18 miles away from the Kusadasi pier. The town itself houses about hundreds of old local Greek homes which have been superbly renovated and opened to the public.. The town also houses an authentic local market where different agricultural products are sold. Following lunch (at your own cost) at the celebrated local Bizim Ev (meaning “Our House”) Restaurant in Sirince, you will stop by the famous wine cellar of this village, to be welcomed by the owner, and will taste his white or red wines, produced in the same style as in the old days from grapes at the vast vineyards of the Aegean Region. You will then be returned to Kusadasi where you may explore or shop at the charming local marketplace, while your guide will escort and assist you until you wish to return to the pier to board your ship by 4 pm. Added Value: Great introduction to Ephesus and Sirince The tour covers Ephesus and the wine-making village of Sirince Tour Duration : 7 hours Tour can operate: Starting mornings Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses	09/25/2026	09/25/2026
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Istanbul Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Istanbul Port - Treasures of Istanbul (Full Day Tour) PORT: ISTANBUL TREASURES OF ISTANBUL Full-Day Tour Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your full- day of private sightseeing. Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. You will take a short walk to the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, it is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a complex also including, tombs, fountains, kitchens, and a bath. The blue Iznik Tiles covering the walls have given the mosque its popular name, Blue Mosque. Hagia Sophia Mosque is mostly known as one of the most valuable and fascinating structures in the world of art and architecture. It deserves to enter to the collection of the rare works by challenging to the time. The walls of this beautiful piece of architecture are decorated with gorgeous mosaics. UNESCO accepts Hagia Sophia as The World Heritage because of architectural beauty. St. Sophia is a mosque and you need to remove your shoes and cover your head, shoulders, knees. It is advised to dress respectfully during visiting. Lunch recommended in an old Ottoman House. You can taste delicious Turkish cuisine in a lovely garden setting. Next, you will visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. It is located on the promontory jutting out between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. The construction of the Topkapi Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478. Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. . Last, you will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship. Includes: - 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul - Licensed professional guide in English language - Air- conditioned luxury vehicle with professional driver - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary - Bottled water provided throughout the tours - Welcome package - VAT tax Not included: - Gratuities to guide and driver - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary - Personal expenses of the guests - Recommended lunch Istanbul Port - Byzantine Highlights- (Half Day Tour) PORT: ISTANBUL BYZANTINE HIGHLIGHTS Half-Day Tour Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half day Byzantine Highlights tour. First, your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire. Hagia Sophia Mosque is mostly known as one of the most valuable and fascinating structures in the world of art and architecture. It deserves to enter to the collection of the rare works by challenging to the time. The walls of this beautiful piece of architecture are decorated with gorgeous mosaics. UNESCO accepts Hagia Sophia as The World Heritage because of architectural beauty. St. Sophia is a mosque and you need to remove your shoes and cover your head, shoulders, knees. It is advised to dress respectfully during visiting. Then, you will visit the Underground Cistern, a fiant reservoir built by Justinian in the 6th century to bring water to the city to be used in the palaces. It is 70 meters wide and 140 meters long, with a capacity of 80,000 cubic meters of water. It has 336 beautiful columns that support the cistern, two of which are carved with the head of Medusa on the plinth. Last, you continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. At the end your morning experience at 1:00pm, you will return to the port and embark your ship. Includes: - 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul - Licensed professional guide in English language - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary - Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver - Bottled water provided throughout the tours - Welcome Package - VAT taxes Not included: - Gratuities to guide and driver - Personal expenses of the guests - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary Istanbul Port - Cultural Istanbul-(Full Day Tour) PORT: ISTANBUL CULTURAL ISTANBUL Private Full-Day Tour Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your private full- day sightseeing. First, you will visit the Suleymaniye Mosque. Built by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan on the order of Sultan Suleiman I (Suleiman the Magnificent), the Suleymaniye Mosque dominates the third hill of old Istanbul, and is strikingly graceful and less ornate than many other imperial mosques, thus lending itself to meditation and quiet reflection. Next, you will visit the Church of St. Saviour in Chora. After St. Sophia, St.Saviour Chora is the most important Byzantine Church in the city. It was built in the 11th century AD. The walls are decorated with breathtaking 14th century AD frescoes and mosaics. The mosaics relate to the life story of Virgin Mary and the life of Christ. Lunch recommended at Hamdi Restaurant serving traditional Turkish Kebaps. Then, you will discover the Egyptian Bazaar; the second largest covered market in Istanbul. It was constructed in the 1660s as part of the Yeni Camii (New Mosque) complex. The name derives from the herbs, and spices imported from or through Egypt. It is still the best place to buy Turkish delight, dried fruit, exotic spices and herbs. You will continue to explore ninety-two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc. Visit the 16th Century palace of the Sultan’s Grand Vizier, Ibrahim Pasa, which today houses the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. The museum contains what many consider to be the finest collection of Islamic artifacts in the world. The museum is well laid out and contains more rare examples of ceramics, Koran cases, calligraphy, textiles, metalwork and illuminated manuscripts. Its antique carpet exhibit is renowned; the carpets, kilims and prayer rugs form one of the richest and oldest collections in the world. At the end of your day, you will return to the port to embark your ship. Includes: - 1 full- day of private sightseeing in Istanbul - Air- conditioned luxury VIP vehicle with a professional driver - Licensed professional guide in English language - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary - Bottled water provided on the vehicles. - Welcome package - VAT taxes Not included: - Gratuities to guide and driver - Personal expenses of the guests - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary - Recommended lunch Istanbul Port - Ottoman Collection - (Half-Day Tour) PORT: ISTANBUL OTTOMAN COLLECTION Half - Day Tour Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for a half - day Ottoman Collection tour. Your private tour of Istanbul begins with a visit to the Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, it is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a complex also including, tombs, fountains, kitchens, and a bath. The blue Iznik Tiles covering the walls have given the mosque its popular name, Blue Mosque. Next, you will visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. It is located on the promontory jutting out between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. The construction of the Topkapi Palace was completed between 1465 and 1478. Being the imperial residence of the sultan, his court and harem, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. Last, you will continue to explore ninety- two streets of the famous Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish Handicrafts, Oriental carpets, rare jewels and inexpensive souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship. Includes: - 1 half-day of private sightseeing in Istanbul - Licensed professional guide in English language - Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the above itinerary - Private Air-conditioned VIP vehicle with professional driver - Welcome Package - Bottled water provided throughout the tours - VAT taxes Not included: - Gratuities to guide and driver - Personal expenses of the guests - Meals that are not indicated on the itinerary Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours Highlights/Description: Dolmabahce Palace Cruise on Bosphorus Rüstem Pasha Mosque Spice Bazaar Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul. First, you will proceed to explore the 19th Century Dolmabahce Palace to experience its eclectic style of architecture with Baroque and Rococo touch. Compared to Topkap? Palace, Dolmabahçe is more westernized in its architectural style. You will enjoy its elaborate interior decoration. You will next board a private motor yacht for a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, which has been a geopolitically important strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. You will pass by some magnificent palaces, old mansions and fortresses. Next, you will see the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, which is among the city's architectural gems. This is the first example of the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan building a mosque to an octagonal plan. Beautifully proportioned and the interior is covered in some of the most exquisite Iznik tiles ever produced. The tiles, made at the height of Iznik's supremacy, have a good deal of the famous red color that was the envy of other tile makers (blue, yellow, white and green were easy colors to produce, but red was extraordinarily difficult. You will explore the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). It was constructed in the 17th Century as a part of the New Mosque complex. This oriental market is the best place to buy Turkish delight, exotic spices, herbs, Turkish coffee and tea. Before you will be transferred back to the port, your guide will take you to the backstreets of the Spice Bazaar to taste a traditional Ottoman drink: Boza (fermented millet) at the famous Vefa Bozacisi. At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier. Tour Duration: 8 Hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Officially licensed, private guide Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle 2 Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Private Yacht Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program Bottled water Welcome package Applicable taxes Not Included: Meals, unless otherwise noted Gratuities Personal expenses Istanbul Half Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 4 hours Highlights/Description: Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul. First, you will proceed to explore the 19th Century Dolmabahce Palace to experience its eclectic style of architecture with Baroque and Rococo touch. Compared to Topkap? Palace, Dolmabahçe is more westernized in its architectural style. You will enjoy its elaborate interior decoration. You will next board a private motor yacht for a relaxing cruise on the Bosphorus, which has been a geopolitically important strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. You will pass by some magnificent palaces, old mansions and fortresses. At the end of the tour, your private guide will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise pier. Tour Duration: 4 Hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Officially licensed, private guide Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle 2 Hour Bosphorus Cruise with Private Yacht Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program Bottled water Welcome package Applicable taxes Not Included: Meals, unless otherwise noted Gratuities Personal expenses Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours Highlights/Description: Galata Quarter Ahrida Synagogue Jewish Museum Grand Bazaar Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul. Your private tour will start with a visit to the old Galata Quarter, a Jewish quarter for centuries. Visit to the Galata Tower, which was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. A medieval stone tower in the heart of Pera quarter just to the north of the Golden Horn. One of the city's most striking landmarks, it is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and affords a panoramic vista of Old Istanbul and its environs. You will enjoy the spectacular view of the city. Next visit will be to the Ottoman Baroque style Ahrida Synagogue originally built in the 15th century and is the earliest synagogue in Istanbul. The original 20-foot long oak bimah (teva), shaped either like Noah’s Ark or, like the Ottoman ship which brought the Sephardim to freedom from Spain to Turkey, can still be seen. Your private tour will continue with a visit to the Jewish Museum of Turkey, which is housed in the former Zulfaris Synagogue, aims to “collect, preserve, exhibit, interpret and disseminate knowledge about the cultural heritage of the Turkish Jews.” It captures 700 years of amiable relations between Jews and Turks, beginning in 1326 with the Ottoman conquest of Bursa. The building itself dates from the early 19th century, although there is evidence of a Synagogue in the same spot in the 17th century. The Synagogue functioned as a place of worship for over a century, and was reopened as the Quincentenial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews (Jewish Museum of Turkey) in 2001.The Museum contains various exhibits relating to Jewish history in Istanbul and is fitted with information panels, maps and some touch screen information booths. Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier. Tour Duration: 4 Hours Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon (not available on the Sabbath or Jewish Holidays) Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Officially licensed, private guide Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program Bottled water Welcome package Applicable taxes Not Included: Meals, unless otherwise noted Gratuities Personal expenses Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours Highlights/Description: Roman Hippodrome and Egyptian Obelisk Blue Mosque Haghia Sophia Topkapi Palace Basilica Cistern Grand Bazaar Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with a deluxe air-conditioned mini-van. You will first visit the Roman Hippodrome, along with the Egyptian Obelisk, and then proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was built in between 1609-1616. The Blue tiles cover the walls have given its popular name “Blue Mosque”. Next visit will be to one of the great monumental buildings of the world Haghia Sophia that was built by Emperor Justinian in 537. It has remained as the greatest church until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II. The great dome and its gallery were covered with gold mosaics and still survive. Proceed to the magnificent Topkap? Palace, which has been the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Besides being the residence of the Sultan and his family, Topkap? was also the seat of the Ottoman Divan. 5000 people lived in the palace. You will see the Sultan’s Treasury and the Holy Relics exhibition. You will continue to the Underground Cistern (Basilica Cistern), which is the most unusual structure in the city. This was a vital part of defense system of the city as a big water reservoir, which can hold 18 million gallons of water. Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market. Before you are transferred back to your hotel or the cruise pier, you will visit the best baklava factory to taste this awesome dessert. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier. Tour Duration: 8 Hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Officially licensed, private guide Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program Bottled water Welcome package Applicable taxes Not Included: Meals, unless otherwise noted Gratuities Personal expenses Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours Highlights/Description: Roman Hippodrome Egyptian Obelisk Blue Mosque Haghia Sophia –OR– Topkapi Palace Grand Bazaar Your English-speaking, private guide will meet you at the cruise pier for your half day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with a deluxe air-conditioned mini-van. You will first visit the Roman Hippodrome, along with the Egyptian Obelisk, and then proceed to the Blue Mosque, which was built in between 1609-1616. The Blue tiles cover the walls have given its popular name “Blue Mosque”. Next visit will be to one of the great monumental buildings of the world Haghia Sophia that was built by Emperor Justinian in 537. It has remained as the greatest church until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II. The great dome and its gallery were covered with gold mosaics and still survive. OR Next visit will be to the magnificent Topkap? Palace, which has been the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Besides being the residence of the Sultan and his family, Topkap? was also the seat of the Ottoman Divan. 5000 people lived in the palace. You will see the Sultan’s Treasury and the Holy Relics exhibition. Lastly visit the famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered Bazaar in this part of the world with more than 4000 small shops. You will see a great variety of Turkish handicrafts, handmade oriental carpets, jewelry and many souvenirs within the old market. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise pier. * You have the option to choose Topkapi Palace or St. Sophia Tour Duration: 4 Hours Tour can operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Officially licensed, private guide Transfers to/from port in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle Parking fees and entrance fees of the sites/museums stated in the tour program Bottled water Welcome package Applicable taxes Not Included: Meals, unless otherwise noted Gratuities Personal expenses Istanbul Port - Private Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day) Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your private cruise on the Bosphorus and visit to Grand Bazaar. You will transfer to pier to embark your private yacht for an exciting cruise on the Bosphorus, the narrow strait of water separating the Asian and European continents and the lifeblood of Istanbul. Passing along the shores of the Bosphorus you will view magnificent palaces, restored Ottoman villas, impressive fortresses and the waterside residences of Istanbul’s elite. Enjoy soft drinks tea and coffee on the motor yacht and see a different perspective of Istanbul, described by a Byzantine visitor in the 12^th century as “the city of the world’s desire”. Cruise takes approximately 1½hours. Then, you will visit the Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of handicrafts, carpets, rare jewels and souvenirs all sold in small shops next to each other. The merchants are selling everything from antiques, home wares, books, copper ware, ceramics, gold and inexpensive souvenirs. Venture into the hidden courtyards or hans, lookout for marble fountains and ornate kiosks. Streets are named according to the trades and the most oriental atmosphere in Istanbul is found in the bazaar. At the end of your experience, approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port to embark your ship. Inclusions: 1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program. Bosphorus cruise on a private yacht for 1½ hours. Bottled water provided through the tour. Welcome Package. VAT taxes. Exclusions: Gratuities to the Guide & Driver At the discretion of the guests Personal expenses of the guests Istanbul Port - Private Cooking Class in a Local Home with Market Visit Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, outside of the terminal building at the port for your private cooking class experience at Turkish Flavours. First you will embark on a culinary tour in the Spice Market, you will stop at one of the most famous spice shops and taste the different spices that you will use during your class. After your culinary tour in the Spice Market, you will take a local ferry to Kadikoy, on the Asian side of Istanbul to transfer to the local home. You will enjoy the workshop for your cooking experience. You will cook some traditional Turkish food with a professional chef. You will have lunch with the food you prepared and have a chance to taste what you have cooked with local wine. Put your chef hats on and get cooking! Learn authentic recipes from local experts & chefs on a one of a kind private cooking class in Istanbul. At the end of your experience, you will return to the port . Inclusions: Private Cooking Class experience. A deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver Private chauffeur driven a/c deluxe vehicle throughout the program. Services of an officially licensed, English speaking guide throughout the tour program. Local ferry tickets. Bottled water provided throughout the tour. Welcome Package. VAT taxes. Exclusions: Gratuities to the Guide & Driver At the discretion of the guests Personal expenses of the guests Istanbul Port - Private Culinary Walking Tour ( Half Day Tour) Arrive in Istanbul, you will meet your professional guide, holding a name sign outside of the terminal building at the port for your half day culinary adventure through the Spice Bazaar. You will visit the Egyptian Bazaar, the second largest covered market in Istanbul. It was constructed in the 1660s as part of the Yeni Camii (New Mosque) complex. The name derives from the herbs, and spices imported from or through Egypt. It is still the best place to buy Turkish delight, dried fruit, exotic spices, herbs, nuts, Turkish apricots and cavier. Around the bazaar , you can also find the cheese shops, fruits and vegetables. After your experience, you can have a break at one of the Turkish tea shops in the bazaar area and enjoy a Turkish or herbal tea. At the end of your morning visits approximately at 1:00pm, you will return to the port. Afternoon at leisure. Inclusions: 1 half day of sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. Licensed professional guide in English language. Services of Sea Song Tour’s English speaking, officially licensed guide throughout the tour program. Entrance fees to all museums, parks, and historic sites as marked on the itinerary. Bottled water provided through the tour. Welcome Package. VAT taxes. Exclusions: Gratuities to the Guide & Driver At the discretion of the guests Personal expenses of the guests Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive) At Your Leisure Option: Please see below for details on this option. You decide where to go and what to see. Included: Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 8 hours Bottled water in the vehicle Gratuities to guide and driver Excluded:** Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water Entrance fees Items of personal nature Mileage restrictions may apply. Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at guest’s discretion. Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours An English speaking officially licenced lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the Istanbul cruise pier at 09:00 am, with a sign reading their names, for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul. First visit of the day is to the Galata Tower which was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. While sipping your Turkish coffee there, you will be amazed at the spectacular view of the Golden Horn and the old buildings located on its shores depicting how Istanbul looked hundreds years ago. The private tour will continue with a visit to the Neve Shalom and the oldest Synagogue in Istanbul- the Ahrida Synagogue, built around 1470 by Jewish immigrants from Macedonia. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sites. The guests will be then taken to the Jewish Museum of Turkey. There is evidence that this building as a former synagogue existed in 1671. However the actual building was re-erected over its original foundations presumably in the early 19th Century. Zulfaris Synagogue has opened its doors as the Jewish museum in 2001. Continue to visit the Balat section, where the Star of David appears. At the end of the day,a private lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the cruise pier. Closed weekly days for sites/museums: • Synagogues are closed on Saturdays and Sunday Neve Shalon Synagogue is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays • Zulfaris Synagogue (Jewish Museum) is closed on Saturdays. * Please forward us a copy of your guests’ passport page with the photo, as required by the Chief Rabbi of Istanbul, to obtain His official approval for the synagogue visits in Turkey. Added Value: Great introduction to Istanbul's Jewish history and culture The tour covers the main highlights of the Jewish Heritage in Istanbul Tour Duration : 7 hours Tour can operate: Starting mornings Wheelchair Accessible: Partial Physical Activity Level: Moderate Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, a licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours An English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet you at Istanbul cruise pier at 8 am and you will be driven to Edirne (approx. 3 hours), known formerly as Adrianople and was the second capital of the Ottoman Empire. Edirne is situated in Thrace, in westernmost Turkey on the border of Greece and is known for the Selimiye Mosque, built in the 16th century by the famous architect Sinan. The mosque's main structure comprises 18 small domes dominated by a huge central dome on 8 columns with 3 balconied minarets on 4 sides. The tour will include visits to Selimiye & Complex (Vakiflar), Turkish - Islamic Works Museum The works are exhibited in the room numbered 14 in Dar - ül Tedris Madrasa in the courtyard of Selimiye Mosque with the Archaeological and Ethnographical Museums, In the hand works part, there is a village kitchen, Carpet, Kilim and Rush Mat weaving looms are located and other incredible mosques such as the Yildirim Mosque, Uc Serefeli Mosque and the Beyazit II Mosque. Lunch will be served at local restaurant close to the sights, at your own cost. There are also impressive caravanserais such as the Rustem Pasha and the lively restored Arasta and Bedesten bazaars. You may also see some beautiful Ottoman bridges in Edirne and around the area, such as Uzunkopru, which was also built by the architect Sinan. In the evening You will be transferred back to your cruise ship around 7 pm. Added Value: Great introduction to the former Ottoman capital city of Edirne The tour covers the main highlights of the city Tour Duration : 10-11 hours Tour can operate: Starting mornings Wheelchair Accessible: Partial Physical Activity Level: Moderate Included: Transportation by a cheaffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses Istanbul: Highlights - 7 hours An English speaking officially licenced lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the exit of the Istanbul cruise pier at 08:30 am, with a sign reading their names, for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul. The private tour program will start with the Roman Hippodrome that was a colossal stadium housing horse races around which the socio-political life of the Roman capital was centered. In its great days, it was 1575 feet long, 384 feet wide and held 100,000 spectators. It was the site of chariot racing, gladiator fights, circuses, inaugurations and triumphal parades. The tour will continue with a visit to the Blue Mosque- the masterpiece of 17th century Ottoman Architecture, famous for its unique hand made original Iznik Tiles impressing the guests with their rich dominant blue colors and oriental patterns. They have become collectors’ items today, auctioned at celebrated houses like the Sotheby’s. Next visit will be to the Topkapi Palace and its Imperial Treasury Section that was the center of Ottoman Empire’s Government Seat ruling most of the Middle East and the Eastern Europe from this palace for 500 years. Lunch will be served at a recommended local/select restaurants close to the sites. In the afternoon, visit the World famous Hagia Sophia (The Church of Divine Wisdom), one of the extraordinary masterpieces in the history of World architecture. When a previous church on this site was burned during the Nikka Revolt in 532, Justinian ordered his architect, Isidorus, to build a structure worthy of his empire. Hagia Sophia was completed in only five years and was dedicated on Christmas Day of 537. The building inspired countless generations by its innovations in weight support and construction techniques and what a dome it was: the popular belief was that ‘the dome was suspended from Heaven by an invisible golden chain’. In reality it was work of men, but a worldly simulator of the Heavens Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, more dazzling than any other oriental bazaar, built in 1461 and in service ever since. It contains 3,500 shops employing more than 20,000 people all under one roof. Everything imaginable in the world is for sale here, glittering gold and silver jewelry, antique tiles, leather, and souvenirs. Just seeing and experiencing this fascinating bazaar is a memorable experience. At the end of today’s private tour, the guests will be transferred back to the cruise pier. Closed weekly days for sites/museums: St. Sophia is closed on Mondays Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and official holidays. Highlights: Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture The tour covers the main highlights of the city Tour Duration : 7 hours Tour can operate: Starting mornings Wheelchair Accessible: Partial Physical Activity Level: Moderate Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours An English speaking private lecturer/guide will meet you at at the Istanbul cruise pier at 9 am for departure by chauffeur driven a/c deluxe minivan, to start your private sightseeing tour of Istanbul. Today’s private tour will start with a visit to the Istanbul Modern Museum of Art, situated at the shores of the Bosphorus. Istanbul Modern Museum of Art exhibits Turkey’s art heritage, and creates a platform for Turkish peoples’ creativity, dynamism, cultural identity and universal values. A drive along the scenic Bosphorus Avenue will take you to the Family Villa of the Sabanci’s, the Internationally successful Turkish industrialist, now housing Mr. Sabanci’s lifetime collection of rare art pieces and celebrated paintings by Int’l and local masters, displayed in his former Family Home, recently donated to his Foundation as a Private Museum. Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurant by the shores of the Bosphorus (at your own discretion and cost). After lunch, you will visit Private Museum of Lady Sadberk, donated to the nation by art-loving wife of Vehbi Koc, another leading industrialist. The beautiful, late-Ottoman wooden mansion contains a fabulous collection of Turkish arts and crafts, including jewelry, silverware, and Iznik ceramics of the classic period. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise pier by 4 pm. Closed weekly days for sites/museums: • Istanbul Modern Museum is closed on Mondays. • Sabanci: Museum is closed on Mondays. • Lady Sadberk Han Museum is closed on Wednesdays. Added Value: Great introduction to Istanbul's art culture The tour covers the main highlights of art in the city Tour Duration : 7 hours Tour can operate: Starting mornings Wheelchair Accessible: Partial Physical Activity Level: Moderate Included: Transportation by a chaeffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours An English speaking officially licensed lecturer/guide will meet the guests at the Istanbul cruise pier at 09:00 am for a private sightseeing tour of Istanbul. Today’s tour will start with a visit to the Dolmabahce Palace- the largest and the finest example of Ottoman Baroque Architecture, a monument to the Ottomans’ westernization process in the 19th century. The Ottoman response to the overwhelming changes in the post-renaissance world was rapid westernization, initiated in the imperial lifestyle at first that gave way to the creation of a series of baroque-style European-fashion palaces on the shores of the Bosphorus. You will then board a private boat for a cruise on the Bosphorus against the majestic skyline of Istanbul. Your private boat will cruise along the romantic Bosphorus visiting both the Europe Side and the Asia Side of Istanbul by the shores of local fishing villages, en route when it is possible to take memorable photos of the fascinating environments including the 15th century Rumelihisar? Fortress, the Summer Palaces of Lady Ottoman Sultans, and the historical Wooden Houses (Yalis) of famous Turkish families. The cruise ends on the Asian side of Istanbul. Lunch will be served at a local seafood restaurants in Kanlica Village by the Bosphorus. After lunch, you will proceed to the top of the Grand Camlica Hill, where you will enjoy the panoramic view of the European side of Istanbul. Your private tour will continue with a visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans in late 19th and early 20th century. After this visit, a scenic drive on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus will take you to the Kanlica Village where you will have a taste of the famous “local yogurt” and “apple tea” in a local café by the Bosphorus. At the end of the day, the lecturer/guide will take the guests back to the hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm. Closed weekly days for sites/museums: • Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. • Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Added Value: Great introduction to Istanbul's history and culture Tour Duration :* 7 hours Tour can operate: Starting mornings Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours Your English speaking private guide will meet you at the Istanbul cruise pier at 9 am for a private full day sightseeing tour of Sinan the architect’s Istanbul buildings. The private tour will start with a visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque. It was designed by famous “Sinan the Architect” for Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha. Rustem Pasha Mosque is famous for its exquisite Iznik tiles, set in beautiful floral and geometric designs, which cover not only the facade of the porch but also the walls and columns. Continue to Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, which is the most important of all the imperial mosques in Istanbul. Suleyman the Magnificent and his wife are both buried here and the mosque is considered the most beautiful of the city’s Imperial mosques. It was built between 1550 and 1557 by Sinan, and is erected on the crest of a hill. The mosque is conspicuous by its great size, and has four minarets – one in each corner of the courtyard. The interior is also spectacular; the mihrab (prayer niche facing Mecca) and the mimber (pulpit) are finely carved in white marble, and there are magnificent stained glass windows. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant close to the sights (at your own discretion and cost). In the afternoon, you will visit the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque located in the Edirnekapi neighborhood near the Byzantine city walls. Located on the peak of the Sixth Hill near the highest point of the city, the mosque is a prominent landmark in Istanbul. The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque was designed by "Sinan the Architect" for the favorite daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent, Princess Mihrimah. Last visit of the day will be to the Sehzade Mosque which was commissioned by Sultan Suleiman in memory of his eldest son by Hürrem, Prince Mehmet, who died the age of 21. It was the first major commission by the Imperial Architect Sinan and was completed in 1548. It is considered by architectural historians as Sinan's first masterpiece of classical Ottoman architecture. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel/cruise ship by 4 pm. Added Value: Great introduction to Sinan the Architect's masterpieces The tour covers the masterpieces of Sinan the Architect in Istanbul Tour Duration : 7 hours Tour can operate: Starting mornings Wheelchair Accessible: Partial Physical Activity Level: Moderate Included: Transportation by a chauffeur driven a/c private vehicle, an officially licensed bilingual private lecturer/guide, entrance fees to the sites/museums Not Included: Gratuities to the guide and driver, meals and personal expenses	09/27/2026	09/28/2026
Dardanelles	09/29/2026	09/29/2026
Athens (Piraeus) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours Dominated by the remarkable Parthenon, which has stood for over 2,000 years, Athens is a city of major architectural and archaeological treasures. At Piraeus Port you will receive a warm welcome from your guide and driver who provides a captivating insight into the city’s history and culture during your full day tour. For most, the highlight of a visit to Athens is the world famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. Dedicated to the Goddess Athena, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world. This afternoon, delight in the mesmerising display of eclectic Greek and Oriental art at the Benaki Museum. Complete your day with a drive past the Panethenaic Stadium, the pure marble masterpiece that served as the original site for the modern Olympics. At the end of the tour you are privately transferred back to your cruise ship. Highlights: Ascend the Acropolis to the Parthenon, one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world Tour the Benaki Museum Tour Duration: 8 Hours Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours Meet your guide as you disembark your cruise ship in Piraeus and venture along the scenic coast to Cape Sounion where you visit the ancient ruined Temple of Poseidon. This temple is believed to date from the 5th century BC and was built to honour Poseidon, who ranked second only to Athena herself in terms of power. The Temple enjoys an impressive position, high on the cliffs, and has, over the centuries, been marked by many travellers’ carved signatures, including that of Lord Byron. After touring the site, you return to your cruise ship in Piraeus. Highlights: Venture along the coast to Cape Sounion to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon Tour Duration: 5 hours Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Low Inclusions: • Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour • An expert A&K local guide (5 hours) • Entrance fees • All taxes Exclusions: • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs • Gratuities	09/30/2026	09/30/2026
Santorini Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Santorini Island Tour - Half Day Tour approx 4 hours You will be met by your English-speaking guide upon disembarkation from the ship, at the bottom of the cable car at the Old Port of Fira. Our lovely tour starts with a scenic drive through the plains of Santorini to picturesque Oia, the crowning glory of peace and tranquility. Built on the northern part of the caldera rim, it is here where many artists have been inspired due to its magnificent location with its most superb views of the caldera, the rest of the island and the Aegean Sea.. We then stop at one of the famous wineries to enjoy a wine tasting tour of the fine wines produced on the island. Our final stop is Fira, the islands capital town. The island used to be circular, but a massive volcanic explosion around 3,500 years ago blew out the centre of the island. (Many people attribute the decline of Minoan civilization on Crete to this cataclysmic eruption. High cliffs jutting into the sea are all that's left of the crater rim. The surrounding islands are the remains of the sides of the crater, and the sea has filled in the gaps, forming a beautiful bay. Sunsets on the island are particularly striking; all the restaurants and bars in Fira face west over the sunken volcano and the Aegean Sea. Santorini Wine Roads Tour (Private) - 5 hours Highlights/Description: You will be met in Fira town (top of the cable car) by your Expert Sommelier and seated on a luxury air conditioned coach, where you will travel around the Island visiting three Family Estate Wineries under the continual guidance of your Sommelier. Each Winery is unique in architectural design and you will get to taste fifteen different styles of wine. Our Sommelier will initiate you into the magical artistic process from the grape to the bottle, providing all the knowledge you need whilst enjoying a series of awarded white and upcoming red wines as some of the prestigious signature dessert wines Vinsanto. You will also get a chance to take in the scenery whilst stopping off a Vineyard to see the unique cultivation technique of "Kouloura" and the specificity of soil & microclimate. It is a journey among the paths of ancient vineyards, simplicity traditional family run wineries, modern wine making techniques and most important…the Awakening of the senses whilst tasting The Finest Theraic Wines, returning, having a memorable & most enjoyable experience. Tour Duration: 5 Hours Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: English-speaking Sommelier guide Entrance fees Applicable taxes Transfers to/from Fira town Not Included: Meals, unless otherwise noted Cable car tickets (5 EUR pp) from old Port into Fira town Gratuities Personal expenses Santorini Island Discovery - 5 hours Highlights/Description: Begin in the village of Mesa Gonia where you will visit one of the islands greatest treasures; the little Panagia Episkopi Church built in 1115 AD, during the Byzantine period and housing one of the three most priceless icons in the world. You will then be whisked up the hill to one of the more traditional villages, Pyrgos, which also boasts the ruins of a Medieval Venetian castle. The village is overlooked solely by the Mount Profitis Ilias and as one of the highest points of Santorini, offers a fantastic view of the crescent shaped island. Next we are off to a wine tasting at a family owned wine estate in Megalochori, where you have the opportunity to learn a little about and sip on some of the famous wines of Santorini. The Grand Finale of our tour sees you entering the gates of the ancient site of Akrotiri, also known as the "Minoan Pompeii" which was destroyed and covered by the ashes of an enormous volcanic eruption in 1450BC. The settlement contained sophisticated multi-story buildings and magnificent fresco paintings signifying the just how advanced the Minoans were at that stage. After this exhilarating experience our guide will bring you safely back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your stay on Santorini. Tour Duration: 5 Hours Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Moderate Inclusions: Licensed, English-speaking guide Not Included: Gratuities Personal expenses Santorini: Santorini Highlights - 4 hours Meet your local guide and driver as you disembark your ship this morning for a half day exploring Santorini. Drive to Fira, where you will visit the Archaeological Museum which exhibits many items from excavations across the island such as vases from the 5th century BC and items from the Minoan age. After a short stroll in Fira, you may like to drive north to Oia, the most picturesque little town of the island, with white-washed houses, windmills and caves, perched on the very edge of the cliff. A visit to Domain Sigalas or Boutari Wines will convince you that this small island, with some the oldest vineyards in the world, produces truly unique white wines. Or if you are an art lover you may like to visit the unique experience that is the Art Space, an art gallery set within caves of pumice rock. These carved chambers are those of a century old winery that is still in production now. The old winery production machines can be viewed alongside contemporary art from around the globe followed by a tasting of the wine produced there if you wish. Highlights: Drive to Fira to visit the Archaeological Museum before heading to Oia, the most picturesque little town on the island Try some of the white wine produced on the island from some of the oldest vineyards in the world Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour can Operate: Morning / Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: • Private transport by luxury car or minivan • An expert local guide for 4 hours • Entrance fees to all sights and museums • All taxes Exclusions: • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs • Gratuities Santorini's ancient Akrotiri excavation & Oia Tour approx 4 hours Begin with a scenic drive through the plains of Santorini to the picturesque *village of Oia, the crowning glory of tranquillity, boasting the most superb views of the caldera. Stroll around the narrow streets and explore its quaint boutiques of local art, paintings and semi-precious jewellery. Continue with a visit to Akrotiri* and marvel at the “Minoan" excavations that have revealed complexes of multi-level buildings, streets and squares, with remains of walls standing as high as 8 meters, all entombed in the solidified ash of the famous eruption of Thera. Our final stop is to Fira, the capital, perched on the edge of an impressive cliff 260m high, where you will have free time to explore on your own. Many of its beautiful buildings blue domed churches and sun-bathed veranda were constructed during the Venetian invasion and offer stunning views over the submerged volcano Santorini cooking and wine tasting class approx. 4 hours Today you will be closer to the genuine tastes of Santorini through a farm to table experience. You will be offered fresh vegetables and herbs as well as other precious ingredients from local farmers, so as to cook them under the guidance of an experienced chef. This is an interactive course, where each participant is offered a glass of wine from Artemis Karamolegos Winery. Afterwards, you will enjoy the fruits of your labour at the picturesque veranda of the restaurants main area while enjoying 2 more wines while the presentation of the wines is given from experienced sommeliers. Upon completion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel/ship. Megalochori village & the lost Atlantis Museum approx. 4 hours Our tour begins with a visit at Megalochori village and you will walk through the traditional vineyards, the lava-stoned streets, the renovated and abandoned houses after the earthquake of 1956, and the colorful houses. Then we will continue with the Symposium experience. In ancient Greece, the symposium was a ritualized drinking event, when drinking for pleasure was accompanied by music, dancing, recitals, or conversation. Similarly, we will be accompanied by live Lyre playing, mythological and historical wine narration. Afterwards, embark on a journey in Greek History, Mythology, Philosophy and Geology! Discover all the evidence that connects Plato’s Lost Atlantis myth with the volcano eruption of the island. Follow Plato’s Journey that inspired him to write about the ideal city through an interactive fresco. View a Holographic representation of the geological evolution of Santorini Island from the prehistoric ages until today. Re-live, with all your senses, the earthquake, the tsunami, and the volcanic eruption that led to the destruction of Atlantis in a 9D experience. Santorini Walking food tour approx. 4 hours Join us on a walking tour through Fira and neighboring Firostefani for a journey through senses - breathtaking views, hidden alleyways, local eateries - all of that while exploring the secrets of Greek cuisine and filling your belly! The tour starts in Firostefani and ends in Fira, making a minimum of 7 stops to cover different aspects of Greek and local Santorini cuisine - from Greek coffee to local delicacies, to classic mezes and delicious deserts. Greek cuisine is not imaginable without olives and olive oil, as well as wine and ouzo. We will taste all this and much more. The goal of the tour is to introduce guests to the Greek cuisine in a fun and informative manner from the local standpoint, showcasing not only the flavors & ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine, but also the beauty of Santorini as a world-famous destination. Santorini sunset cruise approx. 5 hours Enjoy sailing around the crystal-clear blue waters of Santorini. First, we will visit the Red and White beaches, both unique and named after the colour of the volcanic pebbles of which they are comprised. Next, we will sail past Akrotiri and into the Caldera. Sail close the volcanic island of Thirassia is the Hot Springs, where you will enjoy swimming and a spa-like mud bath in the warm waters. We continue to Palea Kameni island for some time for swimming and snorkelling. A delicious barbeque dinner will be prepared and served on board while the magical sunset appears on the horizon. Santorini caldera hiking trail OIa to Fira approx. 4 hours This is the most scenic hike on the island of Santorini, starting from the capital city of the island, Fira, you will be led to Oia walking through the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli. The greater part of the path is on the rim of the Caldera. Following this path affords a gorgeous view to the famous volcano and the Aegean Sea and also allows visitors to see the four most important villages of the island. Greek Food & Wine Tasting - Santorini - 5 hours Experience the culinary delights of Santorini through a Greek Food & Wine Tasting Tour. Explore two renowned wineries and indulge in a delectable 3-course Greek meze-style menu at a charming traditional restaurant, savoring the flavors of local cuisine and wines. This comprehensive tour offers insights into Santorini's rich food and wine culture, along with valuable tips on Greek gastronomy. Perfect for food enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs, adventurous souls, and anyone seeking an immersive gastronomic journey in Santorini. Tour Duration: 5 Hours Tour can operate: tour starts daily at 15:30 Inclusions: Licensed, English-speaking guide Applicable taxes Transfers to/from the place of choice Visit of 2 wineries and wine tasting Dinner in local tavern Not Included: Gratuities Personal expenses	10/01/2026	10/01/2026
Katakolon Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Katakolan - Olympia Tour, site of the Olympic Idea - 4 hours Guests will be met by our English speaking guide to commence the tour. Upon completion of the tour, transfer to the ship. Olympia is situated in the quiet beautiful valley of the Alfios, in the territory of Pisatis. The setting, in great contrast with most Greek sites, is pastoral, green and lush. The ruins are shaded by evergreen oaks, Aleppo pines, poplars, and olive-trees. En route to Olympia, pass Pyrgos, the modern capital city of the province. Olympia was not a city, but a sacred precinct occupied exclusively by temples, dwellings for priests and officials, and public buildings in connection with the Pan-Hellenic games that were hosted there for more than a millennium. In 393 AD, the Christian Emperor Theodosius, in his crackdown of pagan festivals, closed the games and his successor had the temples destroyed. Later, the River Alfios changed its course to flow directly over the sanctuary where it remained buried under seven meters of sand and silt until the 1870s. A striking feature of the festival was the proclamation of the Ekecheiria, or Olympic Truce. Still more surprising was its almost universal observance, witness to the high prestige of the Olympic festival. Explore the archaeological site including the Stadium, the Temples of Zeus & Hera, the Ancient Wrestling House, the Altar (where the Olympic Flame of the modern times is lit), the Roman Aqueduct, the guesthouse and the workshop of the Athenian sculptor, Pheidias. Next, visit the museum and admire the sculptures from the Temple of Zeus, the statue of Nike Peonios, and the statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. The museum also includes a rich collection of statues of the Roman emperors and objects used or dedicated by the ancient competitors. Duration: 4 hours approx. Notes: • Sun protection is recommended • Comfortable non-slip shoes for uneven cobble or marble streets/steps is recommended • Bottle of water - recommended	10/02/2026	10/02/2026
Strait of Messina	10/03/2026	10/03/2026
At Sea	10/04/2026	10/04/2026
Rome (Civitavecchia) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours Your driver will meet you at Civitavecchia today to transfer into Rome where you will be met by your expert local guide. Begin your tour with a visit to the imposing Colosseum. Commissioned by Emperor Vespasian, the stadium could accommodate up to 50,000 spectators who came to view the gladiatorial battles that lasted up to 100 days! Adjacent is the Arc of Constantine which, dating from AD 315, is a forerunner to many other Triumphal Arches around the world. Possibly even more impressive are the excavations of the vast Roman Forum where the remains of temples, streetscapes, palaces and homes can be found. After lunch, travel across the Tiber River to the Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, part of the Papal Residence which is estimated to contain 1400 rooms, chapels and galleries. The Museums contain an extraordinarily rich collection of precious arts, maps, sculptures and antiquities but surely the most breath-taking masterpiece is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. At the centre of the Vatican lies the vast Basilica of St. Paul, the world’s largest church where the colourfully dressed Swiss Guard can be found. The present Cathedral is a beautiful mix of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, formed under the hands of masters such as Michelangelo. The stunning interior is an elaborate and detailed display of marble, mosaic, gilt and bronze. Your tour includes express entry to the Vatican Museums, past the regular lines. The Vatican requires visitors to cover upper arms and legs to below the knee. Highlights: Tour some of Rome's most iconic sites including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum Explore the impressive museum collections in the Vatican City and the breath-taking masterpiece that is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel Spend time in the Basilica of St. Paul, the largest church in the world Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours) Entrance fees to Colosseum, Imperial Forum and Vatican Museums All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours A tour designed for those who have visited Rome before, but would like to discover more of this fascinating city. Your driver will meet you at the port and bring you into Rome where your expert guide will be waiting for you. Take a journey back in time at the church of San Clemente as you descend down three levels and through two thousand years of history. The medieval church was built over the remains of a 4th-century basilica which, in its turn, covers older buildings from the time of the emperor Nero and a sanctuary dedicated to the oriental divinity Mithras. In the afternoon discover how Rome evolved through the 18th-century and visit the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a majestic royal residence of one of Rome’s most illustrious families. Believed to be the largest privately owned Palace in Rome, the Doria Pamphilj’s vast private art collection is still held here. Your guide will also be delighted to make additional suggestions for your tour depending on your own personal interests. Alternatively, you may like to revisit some of your favourite places from your previous visit to Rome. Highlights: Visit the church of San Clemente and discover its fascinating history Explore the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a majestic royal residence of one of Rome’s most illustrious families, which houses a vast private art collection Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours) Entrance fees to San Clemente and Doria Pamphilij All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours Travel with your driver to Rome this morning to meet a food expert for a gastronomic walking tour of the Trastevere District, so called because it lies across the River Tiber. Trastevere was once the bohemian quarter of Rome and still retains its arty edge today. Explore the bustling market and ancient maze of streets whilst discovering the essence of Italy’s best loved food with tastings of gelato, Sicilian pastries, Jewish delicacies, meats and wine. The remainder of the day can be spent as you wish, your vehicle and driver will remain at your disposal in Rome before returning you to Civitavecchia. Highlights: Uncover Rome's bohemian quarter, along with tastings of Italy's best loved delicacies Car and driver at your disposal to discover Rome Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Low Inclusions: Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour An expert local guide (3 hours) Entrance fees All taxes Food and wine tastings Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours Your driver will meet you at the port and bring you into Rome where your expert guide will meet you. Begin your tour on Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world; the Capitoline Museums, originally founded by Pope Sixtus IV in 1471. Capitoline Hill has been a seat of religious or political power throughout the centuries, making it the most important of the “seven hills” of Rome. It was here that the most important temple in town, dedicated to Jupiter, the king of the gods, was built. See the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter and marvel at the magnificent bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius at Campidoglio Square. Afterwards, explore the museums, extended over two buildings; the Palazzo dei Conservatori, where you can view splendid frescoes portraying the history of Rome and the Pinacoteca (Picture gallery), and Palazzo Nuovo, where you can admire the wonderful sculptures. Finally visit the ancient Tabularium whose monumental arches overlook the Forum. Continue up along the Via Veneto to the elegant Villa Borghese, accompanied by your local expert guide and private vehicle. Surrounded by a leafy parkland, the villa was originally designed as a palace of pleasure and entertainment to house Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s incredible collection of antiquities, paintings and custom pieces. Today the collections of sculpture and paintings are among the most important in Italy. Admire the stunning Caravaggio canvases, Titian's enigmatic ‘Sacred and Profane Love’ and the striking sculptures by Bernini and Canova during this fabulous visit. Return to Civitavecchia from here. Highlights: Travel out to Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world Visit Villa Borghese, home to a collection of sculptures and paintings that are among the most important in Italy Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours) Entrance fees to the Capitoline Museums and Villa Borghese All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	10/05/2026	10/05/2026
At Sea	10/06/2026	10/06/2026
Palma de Mallorca	10/07/2026	10/07/2026
At Sea	10/08/2026	10/08/2026
Cartagena (Spain)	10/09/2026	10/09/2026
Malaga Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Spain: Malaga Walk & Taste Tour - 3 hours Highlights Join for a fun and delicious evening and learn how Malaga has become one of the country’s top dining destinations! Have a stroll through the beautifully illuminated streets of Malaga, tasting some of the best local wines paired with delicious tidbits. From different typical Malaga sweet wines, to refreshing whites, fruity reds and even artisanal vermouth, you will really get to experience our diverse wine growing regions. Bars, taverns and restaurants will make you feel welcome, offering their tastiest treats like Iberian cold cuts, fresh seafood and other local specialties. You will pass by some of the most emblematic venues and hidden alleyways of Malaga by night in an enchanting tour that combines food, culture and history. What's Included? 3 hours private tour with an expert local guide 4 Foodie Stops 8 Tapas & 5 paired Wines. What Isn't Included? Meals & Drinks not mentioned Souvenirs Gibralfaro (4 hours) Highlights: Make your way to Mount Gibralfaro to kearn how the famed castle is intertwined with Malaga's millennia of history. Visit the Picasso Museum to witness the magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures from one of Spain's most famed creatives. Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	10/10/2026	10/10/2026
At Sea	10/11/2026	10/11/2026
Lisbon Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Coimbra & Óbidos Medieval Village (6 - 8 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock and hit the road direction to Coimbra, one of Portugal's oldest cities and home to one of the world's first universities. It was the capital of the country from 1139 to 1256 and its university was founded in 1290. Today this impressive university is still one of the world's most illustrious and the city's biggest attraction. Surrounding it in the old town are fine old churches and narrow streets standing on a hill overlooking the Modego River. Enjoy a private visit to the Old University. Enter through the "Porta Férrea", dating from the 17th century, and continue towards a courtyard known as "Pátio das Escolas". On the north side lies the buildings of the Old University, the east observatory, and the west the small university church. Most impressive of all is the baroque style library, Biblioteca Joanina, one of the world’s most resplendent. It was built in the early 18th century with rooms rich in gilt and exotic wood, and lined with 300,000 books. Enjoy a walking tour through the old part of the city, with a visit to the two cathedrals - the Old Cathedral (“Sé Velha") and the New Cathedral (“Sé Nova"). Lunch (not included) will be served in a restaurant that offers an informal atmosphere and sharing concept. Indulge in a "Market Kitchen", which uses the region's traditional products to create unique recipes, renewed four times a year, to the rhythm of the seasons. After lunch, the journey continues direction towards the magnificent medieval city of Óbidos, Portugal’s most romantic medieval town. The entire city of Óbidos was declared a National Monument. It is known as the "Weeding Gift" because it was a gift that D. Dinis gave to Queen Elizabeth on their wedding day in 1282. However, it is not only this fact that makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place - which makes it one of the most romantic medieval towns in Europe are its incredibly picturesque cobbled streets lined with colorful houses full of geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doors and windows, whitewashed churches, pots and glazed tiles all surrounded by the walls of a 12th century castle. At the end of the day, your driver will take you to the dock in Lisbon. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide – Half-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (3 - 4 horas); Entrance Fees at Joanina Library and Coimbra’s Cathedral (Optional). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Batalha and Alcobaça Majestic Monasteries, Fátima & Óbidos (10 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. First stop will be at Batalha for an independent visit to the Monastery of the Dominicans of Batalha, one of Europe's greatest Gothic masterpieces protected as a World Heritage monument, built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. Proceed to Alcobaça, and independent visit the Alcobaça Monastery, Europe's greatest Cistercian temple. Founded in 1153 to commemorate a victory against the Moors, it was finally completed in 1223. It is now Portugal's largest church, and one of its outstanding architectural monuments. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and its excellent state of preservation makes it the finest example of Cistercian architecture in Europe. Next stop will be Fátima, one of the largest Catholic shrines in the world since 1937. Upon arrival, time for lunch in a "shrine" for regional food with a menu dedicated to quality Portuguese specialties, with the careful touch of home cooking. After lunch, explore the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, a pilgrimage site world famous for the sightings reported by three local shepherds in 1917. Drive continues towards the magnificent medieval walled town of Óbidos, the Wedding Present Town, Portugal's most romantic medieval village. All of Óbidos has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place - what make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle. Drive back to the dock and drop-off. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Fátima & Óbidos Medieval Village (6 - 8 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. First stop will be at Fátima, one of the largest Catholic shrines in the world since 1937. Upon arrival, time for lunch in a "shrine" for regional food with a menu dedicated to quality Portuguese specialties, with the careful touch of home cooking. After lunch, explore the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, a pilgrimage site world famous for the sightings reported by three local shepherds in 1917. Drive continues towards the magnificent medieval walled town of Óbidos, the Wedding Present Town, Portugal's most romantic medieval village. All of Óbidos has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place - what make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle. Drive back to the dock and drop-off. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Alcobaça Monastery, Nazaré and Óbidos Villages (6 - 8 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. First stop of the day will be at Alcobaça. Upon arrival enjoy an independent visit to Alcobaça Monastery, Europe's greatest Cistercian temple. Founded in 1153 to commemorate a victory against the Moors, it was finally completed in 1223. It is now Portugal's largest church, and one of its outstanding architectural monuments. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and its excellent state of preservation makes it the finest example of Cistercian architecture in Europe. Next stop will be Nazaré, a lovely, colorful and traditional fishing village. Upon arrival, time for lunch (not included) at a very casual restaurant with excellent seafood. After lunch, drive continues towards the magnificent medieval walled town of Óbidos, the Wedding Present Town, Portugal's most romantic medieval village. All of Óbidos has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place. What make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle. Drive back to your dock and drop-off. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours) *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Alenquer for Wine Lovers & Óbidos (6 - 8 Hours) Today, meet your private chauffeur at the dock and hit the road towards Alenquer, for an exclusive treat at selected wine Estate, a wonderful and enchanting property for its buildings architecture and for its beautiful vineyards. This wine estate is located in the surroundings of Aldeia Galega and it spreads over the sunny hills’ of Alenquer, a Delimited Region in the northwest of Lisboa. Its historical and excellent vineyards are known since the 16th century and have belonged to Diogo Duff, a brave Scottish man who received the "Tower and Sword" insignia, given by King João VI. Alice and Paulo Tavares da Silva bought the estate in the 1980s and made significant investments in its 45ha of vineyard. The introduction of new cultivation methods has allowed the family to consolidate the quality and reputation of their wines. In an accompanied visit, you can get to know the wine making technology and methods used in the Quinta to produce their elegant wines, learning every step of the wine process. After understand how the wines are produced, see for yourself how they are stored during the ageing process that gives them some of their most typical characteristic. Follows a private and lectured wine tasting, lectured by the responsible for the oenology department, Sandra Tavares da Silva, the daughter of the owners, or by the resident oenologist, so you can confirm the high quality of their product. The family will invite you for lunch at their house. Sandra is making wines in both Estremadura and the Douro, which necessitates travelling between the two regions three times a week. Since then her day job has been as winemaker for Christiano Van Zeller at Quinta do Vale D. Maria in the Douro. In 2000 she began making wines from her parents Estremadura estate, at the Quinta you will visit. With their depth of fruit and fine structure these have rapidly established a reputation as being among the best of the appellation. After lunch, drive to the magnificent medieval walled town of Óbidos which has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place - what make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle. Drive back to the dock and drop-off. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Wine Estate Private Visit, Lectured Wine Tasting and Lunch (pre-set menu with wines). Not feasible: Weekends and National Holidays. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Dressage Experience, Wine & Lunch with the Countess (6 - 8 Hours) Your day begins when you are collected at the port by your chauffeured luxury vehicle. Drive direction to Muge in order to visit a magnificent Horse & Wine Estate. This estate belongs to the Álvares Pereira de Melo family for almost four centuries. In this House lived during over a year the Queen Leonor, third wife of King Manuel I, sister of the Emperor D. Carlos V and mother of Infanta Dona Maria. Upon arrival at the estate, you will be welcomed by the master rider at the Riding Hall and you will have the opportunity to ride a Lusitano Stallion for a classical dressage lesson. After this unforgettable experience, you will have time to taste their wines from the different varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir) as well as selected blends such as Padre Pedro, Herdade de Muge and Marquees of Cadaval. The house oenologist will lecture you on the “secret” flavours while you taste. Then, you will be invited by the owner (Countess Teresa Álvares Pereira Schönborn-Wiesentheid) of the Domain, to have lunch at the Palace. Subject to availability After lunch, a cart pulled by two noble studs, expects you to explore this very unique farm, going through the vineyards, natural reserve where you will meet the mares and foals. Your day at the farm is almost ending but, before leaving, tea will be served by the lake spotted with local birds,in magic scenery of tranquillity. Drive towards Lisbon. Your chauffeur will drop you off at the ship. Includes:* Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Wine Estate Private Visit, Dressage experience, Lectured Wine Tasting and Lunch (pre-set menu with wines). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Tomar & Óbidos Jewish Inheritance (6 - 8 Hours) Today, meet your private chauffeur at the dock and drive towards Tomar, a charming and historically outstanding town located in central Portugal. It is dominated by a 12th-century Templar castle containing one of the country most significant and impressive monuments, the Convent of Christ (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). Enjoy a private visit to the Templar Castle and a private visit to the Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacuto (Abraham Zacuto Portuguese-Jewish Museum). It is housed in the oldest synagogue in Portugal and it displays a variety of interesting artifacts from Tomar and around the world. Next stop will be Óbidos, Portugal's most romantic medieval village. All of Óbidos has been declared a national monument. It is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282, but that alone is not what makes it such an extraordinarily romantic place - what make it one of Europe's most romantic medieval villages are its incredibly picturesque cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses filled with geraniums and bougainvillea, Gothic doorways and windows, whitewashed churches, flowerpots and dazzling tiles all encircled by the walls of a 12th century castle. Lunch (not included) will be served at a charming restaurant embraced by the castle walls, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Their cuisine is based on typical Portuguese gastronomy, receives a careful selection of worldwide influences, all combined in a creative and refined fashion. Enjoy a walking tour inside the walls. This walled town, with its narrow streets spreading from the foot of the castle, still preserves all the atmosphere of a 16th century mediaeval town. The Jewish quarter, an area was once inhabited by traders, artists and scientists, was in the centre of the town, close to the Rua Direita and the beautiful 16th century Renaissance church of Santa Maria, where it is possible to appreciate the paintings of Josefa d'Obidos, one of the most important 17th century Portuguese artists. Since it was the property of the queens of Portugal, Obidos always enjoyed special protection from the royal court and at one time had a school of arts and sciences. The effects of all this culture are clearly evident in its artistic heritage, in particular the Manueline palace that was built inside the castle walls (now converted into the Obidos Pousada). At the end of the day your driver will take you to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide – Full-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (6 - 8 horas); Entrance Fees at Templar Castle and Museu Luso-Hebraico Abraham Zacuto (Optional). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Lisbon History & Local Flavours (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History. Start your journey at Alfama, the Lisbon’s heart during Moorish times. The Moors have moved on, but the neighborhood retains an exotic atmosphere. You might stop at the St Georges Castle-formerly a Moorish citadel and at Tiles Museum. You'll find yourself wandering through colorful XVIII century squares downtown and getting lost in the medieval maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient castle. For lunch (not included) we suggest a lovely restaurant facing Tagus River where the fresh fish served is among the best quality offered in the markets of Lisbon. Enjoy a panoramic tour to Belem area with Discovery Monument and the XVI century Belem Tower. You will take into a private visit to the XVI century Jeronimos Monastery, the incomparable monastery that exemplifies the Manueline style, a highly decorative form of architecture that emerged during the reign of Manuel I (1495-1521). End your day at a local pastry store dated back from early 19th century. Nowadays it serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belém (custard tarts) a day, a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe. Indulge in a special gourmet treat on one of their rooms covered with 17th-century tiles. Your driver will take you back to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Private Transfer by Deluxe vehicle with English speaking chauffeur from Lisbon International Airport to Lisbon Hotel; Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (6 - 8 Hours); Entrance fees at St. Georges Castle, Tiles Museum and Jeronimos Monastery (Optional); Gourmet treat at local pastry store (Optional). Not feasible: Mondays. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Lisbon History with Alfama District (3 - 4 Hours) Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History. Start your journey at Alfama, the Lisbon’s heart during Moorish times. The Moors have moved on, but the neighborhood retains an exotic atmosphere. You might stop at the St Georges Castle-formerly a Moorish citadel and at Tiles Museum. You'll find yourself wandering through colorful XVIII century squares downtown and getting lost in the medieval maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient castle. Your driver will take you back to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Entrance fees at Tiles Museum and St. George Castle (Optional). Not feasible: Mondays. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Lisbon History with Belem Area (3 - 4 Hours) Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History. Start your journey at Alfama, Lisbon’s heart during Moorish times. The neighborhood retains an exotic atmosphere. You'll find yourself wandering through colorful XVIII century squares downtown and getting lost in the medieval maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient castle. Follows a panoramic tour to Belem area with Discovery Monument and the XVI century Belem Tower. Enjoy a private visit to the XVI century Jeronimos Monastery, which exemplifies the Manueline style, a highly decorative form of architecture. Follows a visit to a local pastry store dated back from early 19th century. Nowadays it serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belém (custard tarts) a day, a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe. Indulge in a special gourmet treat on one of their rooms covered with 17th-century tiles. By the end of your journey, your driver will take you back to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Entrance fee at Jeronimos Monastery (Optional). Not feasible: Mondays and Sunday mornings. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Lisbon Jewish Inheritance (6 - 8 Hours) Today, with the assistance of your guide, visit the Sha'are Tikva (Gates of Hope) Synagogue. In 1871 the Jews of Lisbon were granted permission to build a synagogue, a dream not fully realized until the dedication of the Shaare Tikva in 1904. The synagogue served as the centre of Jewish life in Lisbon thereafter; it was a sanctuary for the thousands of Jewish refugees who passed through Portugal during World War II. For lunch (not included) we suggest an informal and cheerful restaurant whit natural blend of the traditional and the modern. The cuisine, largely Portuguese inspired, is nevertheless influenced by travels abroad. Passing the Rossio, the original headquarters of the Inquisition, reach the Largo da Graça, from where you can admire the magnificent city view, the Tagus River, and the “Seven Hills” of Lisbon. Continue to Porta do Sol, descending on foot through Alfama, Lisbon's oldest area. The city's legendary seven hills will also seduce you into admiring characteristic mosaic pavements and dazzling tiled façades, and will reward you with strategically-placed viewpoints offering breathtaking panoramas over the city after a ride on a charming old tram. Explore the Alfama district, the Lisbon heart during Moorish times. The Moors have moved on, but the neighborhood retains an exotic atmosphere. Visit to the St. Georges Castle formerly a Moorish citadel. The castle boasts panoramic views of the city. You'll find yourself wandering through colorful XVIII century squares downtown and getting lost in the medieval maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient castle. Jewish refugees from Spain settled here in the fifteenth century. The entrance to the neighborhood’s Jewish quarter, or Judiaría, was through the Arco de Rosario. Just inside the arch is a brick wall with a pair of decorative arched windows near the top - all that remains of what is believed to have been the quarter's synagogue. Up the winding stairway just inside the arch is the Rua da Judiaría, the central artery of the former Jewish quarter. The typical medieval houses have a narrow door that was the family entrance and a wider one that often housed the place of business, such as a shop or workshop. At the end of the tor your chauffeur will take you back to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (8 Hours); Entrance fees at Lisbon Synagogue and St. George Castle (Optional). Not Feasible: Fridays, Weekends, Jewish Holidays and Yom Tov *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Lisbon Family Travel (6 - 8 Hours) Boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History. Start your morning with a private guided visit to the Tiles Museum followed by tile paiting workshop. Enjoy a private panoramic walking tour to new Lisbon on the waterfront. The Park of Nations is Lisbon at its most modern. On the east side of town, contemporary architecture now covers a vast area of urban regeneration. The most notable buildings are the awning of the Pavilhão de Portugal (Portugal Pavilion) and the Gare de Oriente (Oriente Train Station). The numerous small parks, many of them right on the river, and the famous cable car, make it a great place for a family outing. Indulge on a cable car panoramic tour (opcional). Before lunch, enjoy a private visit to The Oceanário (Oceanarium), one of the world's largest aquariums. Designed by American architect Peter Chermeyeff, it rises from the river and is reached by a footbridge. It is a deep-sea diving experience without any of the risks, with about 25,000 fish, seabirds, and mammals in an enormous central tank that is the size of four Olympic-sized swimming pools. Visitors can look into it from different levels for close-ups of the various creatures, including different species of sharks. Lunch (not included) at a lovely restaurant facing Tagus River where the fresh fish served is among the best quality offered in the markets of Lisbon. Enjoy a panoramic tour to Belem area with Discovery Monument and the XVI century Belem Tower. You will take into a private visit to the XVI century Jeronimos Monastery, the incomparable monastery that exemplifies the Manueline style, a highly decorative form of architecture that emerged during the reign of Manuel I (1495-1521). End your day at a local pastry store dated back from early 19th century. Nowadays it serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belém (custard tarts) a day, a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe. Indulge in a special gourmet treat on one of their rooms covered with 17th-century tiles. At the end of the tour your chauffeur will take you back to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (8 Hours); Private Tile Workshop; Entrance fees at Tiles Museum, The Oceanário, Cable Car and Jeronimos Monastery (Optional); Gourmet treat at local pastry store (Optional). Not feasible: Mondays. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Mystic Sintra, Cascais Coastline & Lisbon (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today is a superb day of sightseeing in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by Unesco, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery. Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas. Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments. You'll first visit the 19th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them. Lunch (not included) in restaurant renowned for its exceptional fresh fish and seafood. The property resembles an old-style farmhouse, replete with a maritime themed interior. The comfortable and relaxing atmosphere makes this restaurant a favorite among locals. After lunch, continue to Lisbon where you will enjoy a panoramic tour to Belem area with Discovery Monument and the XVI century Belem Tower. You will take into a private visit to the XVI century Jeronimos Monastery, the incomparable monastery that exemplifies the Manueline style, a highly decorative form of architecture that emerged during the reign of Manuel I (1495-1521). End your day at a local pastry store dated back from early 19th century. Nowadays it serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belém (custard tarts) a day, a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe. Indulge in a special gourmet treat on one of their rooms covered with 17th-century tiles. At the end of the tor your chauffeur will take you back to the dock hotel. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (8 Hours); Entrance fees at Pena Palace and Jeronimos Monastery (Optional); Gourmet treat at local pastry store (Optional). Not feasible: Mondays. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Mystic Sintra & Cascais & Estoril Coastline (6 - 8 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today is a superb day of sightseeing in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery. Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas. Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments. You'll first visit the 19th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them. Drive towards Lisbon following the coastline. En-route stop at Cascais, a lovely fishermen village. For lunch, we strongly suggest the enchanting selected fortress restaurant, by the sea. The views from your table will enhance their exquisite recipes… After lunch venture on a relaxing walking tour to the Cascais center, enjoying the fresh sea breeze. Your driver will take you back to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Entrance fees at Pena Palace (Optional). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Sintra Unesco World Heritage (6 - 8 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today is a superb day of sightseeing in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery. Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas. Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments. You'll first visit the 19th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them. Lunch (not included) at one of the most emblematic places of the historical center of the village of Sintra. With 18th-century palatial decoration, originally from the period of the building, the mirrored dining room with its gold-rimmed edges and the frescoes on the ceilings transform this space into a place of great refinement. Follows a private guided visit to the remarkable Regaleira Estate and the exotic Monserrate Palace and its romantic subtropical gardens. Your driver will take you back to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (6 – 8 Hours); Entrance fees at Pena Palace, Regaleira Estate, Monserrate Palace (Optional). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Sintra, Cascais Coastline & Queluz History (6 - 8 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today is a superb day of sightseeing in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery. Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas. Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments. You'll first visit the 19th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them. Drive towards Lisbon following the coastline. En-route stop at Cascais, a lovely fishermen village. For lunch, we strongly suggest the enchanting selected fortress restaurant, by the sea. The views from your table will enhance their exquisite recipes… After lunch venture on a relaxing walking tour to the Cascais center, enjoying the fresh sea breeze. En route to Lisbon enjoy a private visit to visit the beautiful XVIII century Queluz Palace, reminiscent of Versailles. Ending the tour, you will be dropped off at the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Full-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (6 – 8 Hours); Entrance fees at Pena Palace and Queluz Palace (Optional). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Cooking Class & Sintra Unesco World Heritage (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Start your day in Cascais, a charming fishing village. In the morning, enjoy a visit to the local market and, with the help of the Chef, purchase fresh ingredients for lunch preparation. Follows, in a 19th century palatial, a cooking class overlooking the sea. Lunch will be served after class. After lunch, drive towards, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery. Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas. Indulge on a private panoramic tour throughout Sintra remarkable monuments. You'll first visit the 19^th century Pena Palace, one of Europe's most fantastic palaces. It includes a drawbridge, a conglomeration of turrets, ramparts, and domes, and a gargoyle above a Neo-Manueline arch, all washed in an array of pastel shades. The extravagant interior is decorated in late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them. Ending the tour, you will be dropped off at the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (8 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 – 4 Hours); Private Cooking Workshop followed by Lunch (pre-set menu with wines); Entrance fees at Pena Palace (Optional). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Sintra Mountains Jeep Tour (4 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today is a superb day in the quaint and aristocratic, World Heritage by UNESCO, town of Sintra - where Lord Byron lived and considered it to be “Paradise in Earth”. You'll see castles, fortresses, forests, and beautiful scenery. Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have bewitched visitors for centuries. The Romans made it a place of cult moon worshiping and named it "Cynthia" after the goddess of the moon. They were followed by the Moors who also fell in love with the lush vegetation and built a hilltop castle, a palace, and several fountains around the town. Later it became the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and attracted a number of wealthy aristocrats who built huge mansions and villas. Indulge in a half-day Jeep tour through the hills of Sintra, diving into a unique nature. Mandatory stops at the Peninha Sanctuary or the most western point of the Europe, the awe-inspiring viewpoint at Cabo da Roca. Ending the tour, you will be dropped off at the dock. Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Half-Day Jeep Tour (3 - 4 hours) with English Speaking Fluent Driver. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Alentejo & Local Tradition (6 - 8 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today, your driver will take you to Alentejo Region, to get to know the city of Évora and taste the local flavors. With the help from your expert guide, enjoy a panoramic tour through Évora historic centre. You will be lectured on the city highlights and local monuments history, like the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral. ''Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755” Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985). Due to part of the town which being enclosed by ancient walls preserved in its original state and, to its monuments dating from various historical periods, Évora is included in UNESCO's World Heritage list. Lunch (not included) will be served in a small, cozy and friendly restaurant, where the regional cuisine is well prepared according to family recipes. The decoration is rustic, supported in the extensive wine cellar, brand image of this house. Your journey continues towards Vila Viçosa, a Royal retreat of marble extravaganza. Upon arrival, explore the city on your own. All around the peaceful wide streets of Vila Viçosa lined with orange and lemon trees seems to be made of marble. Benches, sidewalks, framing windows and doors are made of this brilliant "white gold", the local marble from the huge quarries outside the city. The next stop will be Arraiolos, where you can enjoy the art of tapestry. This town situated under the ruins of a Moorish castle actually dates back to Celtic times, but is mostly famous for its carpets that originated with the Moors and were later inspired by Persian and Indian designs during the Age of Discoveries. Many of them now cover the most famous houses and palaces in Portugal, and although they are sold all over the country, the biggest bargains are found in many of the shops in Arraiolos. At the end of the day, your driver will take you to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 – 4); Entrance fees at Bones Chapel, S. Francisco Church and Medieval Cathedral (Optional). *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Alentejo Wine & Olive Oil (10 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today, your driver will take you to Alentejo Region, to get to know the city of Évora and taste the local flavors. With the help from your expert guide, enjoy a panoramic tour through Évora historic centre. You will be lectured on the city highlights and local monuments history, like the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral. ''Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755” Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985). Due to part of the town which being enclosed by ancient walls preserved in its original state and, to its monuments dating from various historical periods, Évora is included in UNESCO's World Heritage list. Your journey continues to Reguengos in order to visit a worldwide famous selected wine estate. The origins of this estate and its winemaking activities, date back to the prehistoric times of the megalithic cultures and the Bronze Age. Already during the Roman occupation, the wines of the settlement were exported to the whole Empire. The boundaries of the estate were established in 1267 and have remained practically unaltered since then. Enjoy a private visit to wine cellars, lectured wine tasting and lunch (not included). Afterwards, savor the local cuisine and the local olive oils and cheeses, paired with their best wines, in scenery of tranquility, spotted by the greenery of the cork-oaks and olive trees. Besides producing a large quantity of top quality wines, its prominence on export markets over the last decade has raised the profile of the Alentejo as a quality wine region outside Portugal, and no doubt has encouraged other producers to follow its lead. At the end of the day, your chauffer will take you back to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (10 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Private Visit to selected Wine Estate followed by Lectured Wine Tasting; Entrance fees at Bones Chapel, S. Francisco Church and Medieval Cathedral (Optional). Not feasible: Sundays and Mondays. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Alentejo, Local Tradition & Wine Estates (10 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Your driver will take you to Alentejo Region, to get to know the city of Évora and taste the local flavors. Enjoy a panoramic tour through Évora historic centre and local monuments, like the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral. ''Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755” Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985). Your journey continues to Monsaraz. Lunch will be served (not included) at a former olive oil factory converted in a local restaurant with industrial archeology. Even the olive oil presses reveal themselves as picture frames, one freshly finished while the next waits empty, until others come to paint them in, so that diners can glance over to find their senses aroused right up to the last mouthful. Time to explore, on your own, the medieval town of Monsaraz village. It is a truly unique place where one can find all the peace and tranquility that have been forgotten by the modern era. Stop at a local store dating back 1830 with the regional blankets and tapestry is highly recommended. It’s a small shop that sells colorful refined blankets and shawls woven according to local traditions and which are sold internationally at KENZO Home, after the company’s founder Kenzo Takada visited the 19th century factory himself. Your journey continues to Reguengos in order to visit a worldwide famous selected wine estate. The origins of this estate and its winemaking activities, date back to the prehistoric times of the megalithic cultures and the Bronze Age. Already during the Roman occupation, the wines of the settlement were exported to the whole Empire. The boundaries of the estate were established in 1267 and have remained practically unaltered since then. Enjoy a private visit to wine cellars, lectured wine tasting and lunch (pre-set menu with wines). Afterwards, savor the local cuisine and the local olive oils and cheeses, paired with their best wines, in scenery of tranquility, spotted by the greenery of the cork-oaks and olive trees. At the end of the day, your chauffer will take you back to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (10 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Private Visit to selected Wine Estate followed by Lectured Wine Tasting and Lunch (not included); Entrance fees at Bones Chapel, S. Francisco Church and Medieval Cathedral (Optional). Not feasible: Sundays and Mondays. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Alentejo & Wine Flavours (6 - 8 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur at the dock. Today, your driver will take you to the noble city of Estremoz, an utterly charming Alentejo town. Estremoz has a rich cultural heritage, in which clearly the major feature is the castle with its medieval walls and the former thirteenth-century citadel, which now houses a Pousada. Upon arrival, enjoy a private visit to an 18th century wine estate, nowadays considered a landmark, not only for its beauty but also for its history and quality of its wines, referred by Wine Spectator. This estate is one of the most beautiful country house in the region, preserving the original features of its "Baroque" and "Joanina" style architecture. Pamper your taste with a private lectured wine tasting and lunch (pre-set Menu and drinks included). Your journey continues towards Évora. ''Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755” Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985). Due to part of the town which being enclosed by ancient walls preserved in its original state and, to its monuments dating from various historical periods, Évora is included in UNESCO's World Heritage list. With the help from your expert guide, enjoy a panoramic tour through Évora historic Centre. You will be lectured on the city highlights and local monuments history, like the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral. At the end of the day, your driver will take you to the dock. Includes: Transportation - Full-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (6 - 8 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-day at Disposal, as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Private Visit to selected Wine Estate followed by Lectured Wine Tasting and Lunch (pre-set menu with wines); Entrance fees at Bones Chapel, S. Francisco Church and Medieval Cathedral (Optional). Not feasible: Weekends. *Note:* This itinerary can also be applicable to regular city stays. Lisbon Sightseeing HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours) Meet your private chauffeur and expert guide at the dock and start your tour with a panoramic tour to Alfama medievel district. Follows a panoramic to Belém area with panoramic to Discovery Monuments and Belém Tower and a private guided visit to Jerónimos Monastery. End your tour with a stop at the 19th century factory converted into a pastry shop for a gourmet treat with Pastéis de Belém and a glass of Port (reservation not accepted). Ending the tour, your chauffeur will drop you off at the dock. Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Gourmet treat with two traditional Portuguese custard tarts with one or two beverages amongst the following options (water, tea, coffee, orange juice, port wine); Entrance Fees at Jerónimos Monastery; Driver and Guide Gratuities Included. Note: Not feasible on Mondays and Holidays; According to restrictions related with Covid-19 implemented at the time of the booking, vehicle allocation may need revision. Lisbon at Your Leisure HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours) *Suggested Tour:* Meet your private chauffeur and expert guide at the dock and start your tour with a panoramic tour to Alfama medievel district. Follows a panoramic to Belém area with panoramic to Discovery Monuments and Belém Tower and we suggest a private guided visit to Jerónimos Monastery. Suggested stop at the 19th century factory converted into a pastry shop for a gourmet treat with Pastéis de Belém and a glass of Port (reservation not accepted). Ending the tour, your chauffeur will drop you off at the dock. Includes: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Expert Guide - Half-Day at Disposal as per itinerary (3 - 4 Hours); Driver and Guide Gratuities Included. Note: Not feasible on Mondays and Holidays; According to restrictions related with Covid-19 implemented at the time of the booking, vehicle allocation may need revision. Lisbon Private Panoramic River Cruise Meet your private chauffeur at the lobby and drive towards Belém dock. Indulge in a 2-hour private river cruise aboard a luxury vessel through Tagus river. This cruise includes panoramic first row to the main Lisbon facade, where you can see the major nautical monuments such as Belem Tower, Discovery monument, 25 April Bridge, Sanctuary of Christ the King, MAAT (Museum of Art and Architecture and Technology) and Comercio Square. By the end of your journey, your driver will take you back to your hotel. Highlights: Panoramic first row to the main Lisbon facade; Belem Tower, Discovery monument, 25 April Bridge, Sanctuary of Christ the King, MAAT (Museum of Art and Architecture and Technology) and Comercio Square. Tour Duration: 3 Hours Tour can operate: morning or afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Transportation - Half-Day at Disposal, as per itinerary, by Deluxe Vehicle, with English Speaking Fluent Driver (3 - 4 Hours); Luxury Vessel Cruise with light snacks on board (2 hours). Not Included: Driver and guide gratuities; City Council tourist tax; Bank transfer credit card fees (3% American Express, Visa or Mastercard; Flights Tickets; Services not listed above; Accommodation not listed above; Additional Miles (sites not mentioned on confirmed program or out of the route); Additional Hours for Driver and or Guides; Meals; Entrance Fees not listed above; Gourmet Treats. An Exploration of Lisbon (8 hours) Highlights: Lying north of the River Tagus estuary and stretching over seven hills, Portugal's capital city has much to offer. Receive a warm welcome at the port by your private guide and driver and from here commence your engaging tour of Lisbon. Explore the Belem district with its magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, an extraordinary example of Portugal's 'Manueline' style of architecture. Once populated by monks, the UNESCO-listed monastery was commissioned by King Manuel I to celebrate Vasco da Gama's discovery of a sea route to India in 1498. Time permitting, visit Torre de Belém (Belém Tower), one of Lisbon's most iconic buildings and symbolic of Portugal's great Age of Expansion. Next, it's time for a refreshment stop, where you may wish to sample the famous and scrumptious Pastéis de Belém (Portuguese custard tarts). From here you return to your cruise ship. Discover the beautiful Belem district with its magnificent Jeronimos Monastery Behold the priceless treasures on display at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and try the exquisite pasteis de nata local pastries Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Queluz, Sintra and Estoril (8 hours) Highlights: Venture outside of Lisbon to explore Queluz, Sintra and Estoril during your private shore excursion. Take the short driver to the sumptuous 18th-century Queluz Palace, where you can admire the magnificent formal gardens and azulejo-lined canals. Afterwards visit Sintra, the summer retreat of Portuguese monarchs and Moorish emirs before them. Today, this town, nestling on the north side of the Sintra Mountain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the town where charming streets are filled with fine handicraft shops. You then descend to Guincho beach for a fabulous view of Cape Rock, the westernmost point of the European continent and continuing to the resort town of Estoril on the scenic coastal road with fantastic views, en route back to your cruise ship. Explore Queluz Palace, the summer residence of the Portugese Royal Family Take a short drive to Sintra, the summer retreat of Portuguese monarchs and a UNESCO Word Heritage Site Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Highlights of Lisbon (4 hours) Highlights: See Belem Tower, one of Lisbon's iconic buildings and symbolic of the nation's Age of Expansion. Admire the impressive collection of painted and gilded Baroque coaches at the National Coach Museum. Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	10/12/2026	10/12/2026
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Queen Victoria will delight you with her special appeal, where elegance and unique features combine seamlessly with outstanding hospitality. You’ll discover an extraordinary way to see the world. From the moment you step on board, you're immersed in an enchanting world of pleasure and escapism. On Queen Victoria the freedom to create your perfect trip is all yours.

Ship Highlights

Enjoy at An eight-piece orchestra which sets the tempo to an evening of dancing
From the ornately decorated boxes in the Royal Court Theatre through to the wood-paneled library, Queen Victoria’s beauty lies within her details
The Ship effortlessly blends all that is great about the liners past – wood detailing and brass fixtures, for example – with modern comfort and luxury

Ship Statistics

Maiden Voyage: 2007
Last Refurbished: 2022
Registry: Bermuda
Gross Tonnage: 90,000
Beam: 106 ft (32.3 m)
Maximum Speed: 23.7 knots
Ship Length: 965 ft (294.1 m)
Passenger Capacity: 2,061
Number of Crew: 980
Crew Nationality: International
Officer's Nationality: British
Number of Decks: 12
Dining / Restaurants: 11

Elevators: 12
Number of Suites: 127
Number of Staterooms: 1,035
Number of Solo Cabins: 9
Spa: Yes
Bars / Lounges: 8
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Fitness Center: Yes
Number of Pools: 3
Teen Club: Yes
Kids Friendly: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Dining

Al Fresco Dining

On Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth you even have the choice to indulge in dining al fresco at the Lido. Naturally this option is weather permitting but it’s a memorable way for you to experience the thrill of being at sea or in an iconic location, especially when accompanied with live entertainment. Enjoy a mix of sunshine and shade as you choose from a delicious selection of made to order lighter bites, hearty grill options or a full menu based on sunny Mediterranean cuisine.

Bars & Lounges

Wine Experiences

Cruise regularly welcome wine experts on board to enrich your knowledge through lectures and tastings. It also invite wine producers to pair their wines with a lavish tasting menu at special wine dinners. You can pre-purchase from the collection of fine wine packages, carefully curated by the sommeliers, while pairing recommendations are only ever a phone call away courtesy of the ‘Wine Line’. You could even achieve an industry-recognised qualification during your cruise.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Casino

Onboard Activities

Salon

Salon experts will give you the perfect look for those glamorous evenings and leisurely days. From facials to hair styling, manicures to pedicures, make-up lessons to body waxing. The wide range of treatments offered for both men and women mean you can always look your best. Restore your hair’s natural vitality with a custom hair or scalp treatment or treat yourself to a new style. Have fabulous looking nails and experience a revitalising manicure or foot massage. The choice is yours.

Outdoor Activities

Kids & Teens

Night Nursery

There's a great sense of freedom to be had when you can enjoy drinks, dinner or a show knowing that your little ones are sleeping soundly. Available on a first come first served basis, a free of charge Night Nursery equips you with a pager so it can contact you if need be or, if you let us know your plans, we'll come and find you. For that extra peace of mind professional childminders are on hand. Suitable for children aged 6 to 23 months and open from 6pm to 11pm.

The Kids Zone

Kids aged 8 to 12 will experience the time of their lives with the games and activities available in this dedicated area. A Youth Team provides the supervision and organises events so that each action-packed day has something for everyone including sports, arts and crafts, friendly challenges and, of course, games consoles. Note that the exact age groupings will depend on the number of children travelling on any particular voyage.

Wellness

Salon

Fitness

Whilst on holiday make the most of the fully equipped gyms where you’ll find the latest equipment, a diverse range of fitness classes and expert personal trainers to tailor you a bespoke programme. Join one of the relaxing yoga or pilates classes or burn some calories at an exhilarating spinning class or boot camp. Perhaps start your day with an early morning run on the treadmill, or take to the bikes or step machines before a well-earned breakfast.

Shipboard Policies

Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
If a passenger has special dietary needs, Cunard must be advised at time of booking or, at the latest, six weeks before sailing. Every effort will be made to comply with such requests.
Pregnancy Policy
Because onboard medical facilities are limited and shoreside medical care is not always readily available, Cunard Line will not be able to carry passengers who will be 24 weeks or more pregnant by the end of the intended voyage.
Smoking Policy
The safety, comfort and enjoyment of all passengers has always been a key concern at Cunard. With this in mind, smoking - including pipe and cigar smoking - is no longer permitted in any public area with the exception of Churchill’s Cigar Lounge and designated areas on the open decks.
Smoking is not permitted in staterooms or on stateroom balconies.
Electronic cigarettes may be used in staterooms and on stateroom balconies. However, they are not permitted in non-smoking public areas. Electronic cigarettes that emit a vapor should be used in designated smoking areas only.
Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
All passengers requiring specific assistance, facilities, or equipment on board must advise Cunard Line at the time of booking, and are requested to complete a questionnaire after booking, to ensure they have all the information needed to cater adequately for your requirements.
If you need to bring a wheelchair or mobility scooter on board with you, it is essential that you let Cunard Line know at the time of booking or as soon as the need is known. Any passengers requiring the use of a wheelchair, mobility scooter, or other aids to mobility must provide their own. For the safety of everyone on board and the ship, all wheelchairs, scooters and other aids to mobility, as is the case with all passenger possessions, must be stored inside your stateroom when not in use. Failure to comply with this important safety rule may mean you are disembarked and refused future travel. Part time wheelchair user traveling in a non-wheelchair accessible stateroom must bring a collapsible wheelchair to ensure it can safely fit through the stateroom door and be accommodated in the stateroom. It is not possible to make structural changes to the stateroom layout. Cunard Line reserves the right to require passengers who have booked this accommodation without legitimate reason to move, at their own expense, if necessary.
Mobility scooters will only be permitted on board if passengers have booked into a wheelchair accessible stateroom, or a suite, as these are the only types of accommodations where mobility scooters can safely be stored. The minimum door width of suites is 53 cm (21 in). The minimum door width of the wheelchair accessible staterooms is 80 cm (31 in). At the time of booking, please let Cunard Line know if you intend on bringing a mobility scooter with you, and they will in turn provide you with a questionnaire for completion to ensure that the accommodation you have booked is appropriate. Please note that wheelchair accessible staterooms are strictly reserved for passengers who are bringing wheelchairs or mobility scooters or who have a requirement for the adapted facilities offered by these staterooms.
A ship is not always the easiest environment for using a wheelchair or mobility scooter. Although the crew is helpful, they are only able to provide limited assistance to help you in moving around the ship. For this reason, and in order to ensure the safety of the passenger, the ship and all others on board, it is recommended that passengers with disabilities, who require personal assistance in the activities of daily living, including pushing a wheelchair or communication support, be accompanied by a personal assistant or traveling companion to provide these services. Blind/Visually Impaired passengers are recommended to travel with a companion who can help you get your bearings and assist you both on board and ashore. The crew can provide limited arm assistance, and information or directions, but cannot provide sustained or long term assistance.
Please note that due to applicable safety requirements, the design of the ship or port infrastructure and equipment, in certain ports of call it may not be possible for Cunard Line to offer a shore excursion program, or shuttle bus service, suitable for passengers who are not able to board a coach via the steps with only the aid of their traveling companion.
Cunard Line reserves the right to refuse passage to any Passenger who has failed to notify Cunard Line of their requirement for special treatment or assistance (including the requirement to use a wheelchair or mobility scooter ). For further information about traveling with disabilities, please contact the specialist Care Access Team at (800)728-6273 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PT) or via email at accessoffice@cunard.com.
Mobility Ashore
When choosing your voyage please bear in mind that it may not be possible for wheelchair users to get ashore at ports of call. At the majority of ports visited by the ships, Cunard Line deploys a short ramped low-level gangway, commonly referred to as the ship’s brow. This is normally due to ports with a large tidal range, where a relatively shallow ramp may unavoidably become too steep to use safely during the course of the day with tidal movements. Some examples of ports with a large tidal range (but not an exhaustive list) are: Bilbão, Brest, La Coruña, Le Havre, La Rochelle, Lisbon, Vigo, Zeebrugge, Canary Island ports, Hamburg, Boston, Halifax, Portland, Québec, Darwin, Lisbon, Mumbai and San Francisco.
At ports where it is not possible to use the ship’s brow, all access to shore will be by a narrow stepped gangway known as the accommodation ladder, that pivots to take account of the tide. When the accommodation ladder is in use, you will need some independent mobility in order to walk down the gangway. Each of the ships carries a wheelchair “stair climbing” machine which, where appropriate, may be used to allow wheelchair users to go ashore provided they transfer between their own wheelchair and the wheelchair that is fitted to the stair climber at the top and bottom of the accommodation ladder. The stair climber cannot be used with electric wheelchairs – these will need to be taken ashore separately.
Service Animals
Cunard is pleased to permit individuals to bring service animals on board. You must provide notice of the time of booking. Local laws or customs may prevent animals from disembarking at particular ports or countries. It is the passenger's responsibility to consult local customs authorities for requirements and to obtain all applicable documents and health certificates. Service animals are kept in staterooms with their owners.

Public Rooms

Library
Conference Room/Conference Center
Internet Café
Each ship has an Internet Centre. Passengers with laptops may access the web via the ship's wireless network, available in every stateroom as well as many public rooms. Nominal charges apply for these services.
Bar(s)/Lounge(s)
Show Lounge
Casino
Nightclub
Game Arcade
Art Gallery
Cigar Bar
Pub

Stateroom Amenities

Television / Radio
In-Stateroom Movies
Private Safe
Direct Dial Phone
Hair Dryer
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Bath Robes
Slippers
Showers and/or Bath Tubs
Daily Newspaper
Nightly Turndown Service
Sitting Area
Suites

Entertainment

Art Auctions
Classes and Workshops
Guest Lecturers
Dancing
Educational/Enrichment Programs
Evening Entertainment
Live Music
Wine Tasting Seminars
Internet Access
Guests may access the Internet in each ship’s Internet Centre. Passengers with laptops may access the web via the ship's wireless network, available in every stateroom as well as many public rooms. Charges apply for these services.

Dining

Dining Style: Formal Nights and Casual Evenings
Formal Restaurant(s)
Alternative Specialty Restaurant(s)
24-hour Room Service
Afternoon Tea
Café/Coffee Bar

Other Facilities

Elevators
Beauty Salon
Boutique(s) (duty-free)
Concierge Desk
Infirmary / Medical Center
There are basic medical facilities onboard which are equipped primarily to deal with illness and accidents, and are not intended to provide ongoing treatment of pre-existing conditions. If you anticipate a need for medical services aboard the ship, your special requirement must be advised to Cunard Line in writing before your booking can be finalized.
Business Services
Dry Cleaning/Laundry
Self-Service Laundromat

Sports, Health and Fitness

Outdoor Swimming Pool(s)
Full Service Spa
Sauna
Steam Room
Whirlpool(s)
Fitness Center
Aerobics and/or Cardio Instruction
Cardio Equipment
Outdoor Games
Tennis / Paddle Tennis

Inside

Inside Stateroom (IE) $4,249

Category: IE
Eight
Six
Five
Four
Square Feet: 152-243

Standard stateroom. The smallest is more like a "deluxe" guestroom on other cruise ships. And they're beautifully decorated with fine prints on the walls, soft colours on the sofas and coverlets and turndown service when it's time to retire. Guests dine in the Britannia Restaurant with a choice of an early or late sitting. At any time of the day your luxury stateroom provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV. The turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant. Size: 152-243 sq. ft.

Inside Stateroom (ID) $4,339

Category: ID
Seven
Six
Five
Square Feet: 152-243

Inside Stateroom (IA) $4,339

Category: IA
Eight
Seven
Six
Five
Four
Square Feet: 152-243

Deluxe Inside Stateroom (GC) $4,469

Category: GC
One
Square Feet: 152-243

Deluxe Staterooms. The smallest is more like a "deluxe" guestroom on other cruise ships. And they're beautifully decorated with fine prints on the walls, soft colours on the sofas and coverlets and turndown service when it's time to retire. Guests dine in the Britannia Restaurant with a choice of an early or late sitting. At any time of the day your luxury stateroom provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV. The turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable nights sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant. Size: from 200 sq. ft.

Single Inside Stateroom (LC) Call for pricing

Category: LC
Two
Square Feet: 152-243

Deluxe Inside Stateroom (GB) Call for pricing

Category: GB
One
Square Feet: 152-243

Deluxe Inside Stateroom (GA) Call for pricing

Category: GA
Eight
Six
Square Feet: 152-243

Oceanview

Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed View) (FC) $4,609

Category: FC
Four
Square Feet: 180-243

At any time of the day your luxury stateroom provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable night's sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant. Soft bathrobe, Interactive TV with multiple channels, Nightly turndown service, refrigerator, telephone, safe, hairdryer, daily shipboard newspaper, daily fresh fruit on request, 220 V 3 pin and 110V 2 pin sockets, 24hour room service, half bottle of sparking water on embarkation. Size: 180 - 201 sq.ft.

Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed View) (FB) $4,649

Category: FB
Four
Square Feet: 180-243

Oceanview Stateroom (EC) $4,789

Category: EC
One
Square Feet: 180-243

Oceanview Stateroom (EB) $4,839

Category: EB
One
Square Feet: 180-243

Oceanview Single Stateroom (KC) Call for pricing

Category: KC
Two
Square Feet: 133-168

Oceanview Stateroom. Single bed and shower. Size: approx. 133 sq.ft. At any time of the day the luxury single stateroom provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable night's sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.

Oceanview Stateroom (EF) Call for pricing

Category: EF
Six
One
Square Feet: 180-243

Balcony

Balcony Stateroom (Partially Obstructed View) (CB) $5,519

Category: CB
Five
Four
Square Feet: 242-248

At any time of the day your luxury stateroom, occupying up to 472 square feet, provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV or watch the world go by from your balcony. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant. Soft bathrobe, Interactive TV with multiple channels, Nightly turndown service, refrigerator, telephone, safe, hairdryer, daily shipboard newspaper, daily fresh fruit on request, 220 V 3 pin and 110V 2 pin sockets, 24hour room service, half bottle of sparking water on embarkation. Size: 242 - 472 sq. ft. including balcony.

Balcony Stateroom (BF) $5,659

Category: BF
Eight
Four
Square Feet: 228

Balcony Stateroom (BE) $5,969

Category: BE
Eight
Seven
Six
Five
Four
Square Feet: 228

Balcony Stateroom (BD) $6,099

Category: BD
Seven
Six
Five
Square Feet: 228

Balcony Stateroom (BC) $6,419

Category: BC
Eight
Four
Square Feet: 228

Balcony Stateroom (BB) $6,559

Category: BB
Eight
Seven
Six
Five
Square Feet: 228

Balcony Stateroom (BA) $6,689

Category: BA
Seven
Six
Five
Square Feet: 228

Club Balcony Stateroom (A2) $7,909

Category: A2
Eight
Square Feet: 242-248

Club Balcony Stateroom (A1) $8,629

Category: A1
Eight
Seven
Square Feet: 242-248

Balcony Stateroom (Partially Obstructed View) (CA) Call for pricing

Category: CA
Five
Square Feet: 228

Suite

Princess Suite (P2) $11,789

Category: P2
Six
Five
Four
Square Feet: 335

For guests in our luxurious Princess Grill Suites, the delights of our Grills Experience are more pronounced than ever before. Catch the sea breeze on the Grills upper terrace reserved for the exclusive use of our Grill Guests, or relax in feather-soft terry robes on your own private balcony, charting your position in the atlas. Your lavish suite occupies up to 513 square feet, with flourishes that include personalised stationery, a Bon Voyage bottle of wine, fresh fruit and concierge service - there's even a pillow concierge to ensure you sleep soundly. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Princess Grill Restaurant. Feather-soft terry robes, private balcony, personalized stationery, a Bon Voyage bottle of wine, fresh fruit, and a concierge service. Features include marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths, an expansive private balcony, refrigerators stocked to your preferences; concierge or butler service. Priority embarkation and luggage delivery, daily fresh fruit, complimentary bottled water, access to Queen's Lounge, In-suite dining, flower arrangement, DVD player. Size: 335 - 513 sq.ft. including balcony.

Princess Suite (P1) $12,689

Category: P1
Eight
Seven
Square Feet: 335

Penthouse Suite (Q4) $15,179

Category: Q4
Eight
Seven
Square Feet: 508

Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about our Grills Experience and raises it to exalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 2,131 square feet featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, perfect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant. Penthouse suites feature a living area, balcony and bathroom with bath and shower. Feather-soft terry robes, private balcony, personalized stationery, a Bon Voyage bottle of wine, fresh fruit, and a concierge service. Features include marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths, an expansive private balcony, refrigerators stocked to your preferences; concierge or butler service. Priority embarkation and luggage delivery, daily fresh fruit, complimentary bottled water, access to Queen's Lounge, In-suite dining, flower arrangement, DVD player. Size: 505-681 sq. ft.including balcony.

Penthouse Suite (Q3) $16,169

Category: Q3
Eight
Six
Five
Four
Square Feet: 508

Queens Suite (Q5) Call for pricing

Category: Q5
Five
Four
Square Feet: 484

Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about our Grills Experience and raises it to exalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven of up to approximately 2,131 square feet featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive sea views, perfect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant. Feather-soft terry robes, private balcony, personalized stationery, a Bon Voyage bottle of wine, fresh fruit, and a concierge service. Features include marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths, an expansive private balcony, refrigerators stocked to your preferences; concierge or butler service. Priority embarkation and luggage delivery, daily fresh fruit, complimentary bottled water, access to Queen's Lounge, In-suite dining, flower arrangement, DVD player. Size: 484-771* sq. ft.including balcony.

Master Suite (Q2) Call for pricing

Category: Q2
Seven
Square Feet: 1,375

Queens Grill takes everything that is so wonderfully indulgent about our Grills Experience and raises it to exhalted new heights. Luxuriate in your own secluded haven featuring marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths. An expansive private balcony commands impressive efect for sipping champagne or curling up with one of the books on offer. Refrigerators are stocked to your preferences; your concierge or butler will gladly attend to your every whim. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single seating Queens Grill Restaurant. Situated on Deck 7, Queen Victoria's expansive Master Suites offer a living area, bathroom with bath and shower, and a balcony. Feather-soft terry robes, private balcony, personalized stationery, a Bon Voyage bottle of wine, fresh fruit, and a concierge service. Features include marble bathrooms and whirlpool baths, an expansive private balcony, refrigerators stocked to your preferences; concierge or butler service. Priority embarkation and luggage delivery, daily fresh fruit, complimentary bottled water, access to Queen's Lounge, In-suite dining, flower arrangement, DVD player. Size: 1100 sq.ft. including balcony.

Rates are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy and include Government Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses. Optional transfers and airfare (unless otherwise stated) additional for all guests. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy include Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses and may reflect cruise only guarantee specials. Optional airfare and transfers additional.

Fares listed may require a non-refundable deposit at time of booking. Higher fares, not requiring a non-refundable deposit at time of booking, may be available. Please contact your travel consultant for more information.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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