10-night Mediterranean Cruise: Croatia, Italy & France

Visit Kopar with wine tasting in Piran

We are inviting you to discover one of the most romantic Venetian towns on the Adriatic- Piran. One of the most well known Piran inhabitants was a prominent composer Giuseppe Tartini. Today is an attractive mediaeval town with its unique Martini Square, tiny Jewish Quarter, 1st May square where most of the locals meet and as the crown on the top of the hill an attractive St George Church which tower is older that its Venetian St Mark's Campanile. After the discovery, we will continue a drive along thecoastal countryside to the hinterland and you are going for a treat- a tasting of three most typical local wines. After the tour, the guide can suggest some nice restaurant for lunch.

Highlights:

• The city of Koper
• Sightseeing of Piran
• Personal guide
• Unique history

Koper pick up, Ljubljana city tour – National Museum & Ljubljana castle included

After a short drive, you will arrive to Ljubljana where you will meet your guide and begin today's adventure. This great tour will pull you into a narrative of Ljubljana, in its local stories, history and architecture. You will visit the National Museum, to expand the context of Ljubljana even more and to please the curious traveler in you. Apart from pleasant strolls through the city center and down the Ljubljanica river, you will visit Ljubljana castle – a petite but dreamy castle situated upon a hill in the heart of the city centre. When you reach the top, explore and learn about the legend of the Dragon.

Highlights:

• Personal guide
• Sightseeing of Ljubljana
• Ljubljana castle and funicular
•  National Museum

Koper: Tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana - 8h

Description: Discover Slovenia`s most spectacular sites – the iconic Bled and beloved capital city Ljubljana.
  
Highlights:

• Bled Castle

• Pletna boat ride

• Ljubljana old town

• Ljubljana castle

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization

• Water on board

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Bled castle, pletna boat ride)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

 
Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• Temperatures in the mountain regions tend to be slightly lower compared to those in the capital city and on the coast.

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Koper: Tour to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - 8h

Description: The mystic undergroun of the Postojna Cave, most notorious kast cave in the world, with Predjama Castle, listed among the Guinnes World Records as the largest cave castle, and home to the local »Robin Hood«, the brave robber baron Erazem.
 
Highlights:

• Postojna Cave

• Predjama Castle
   

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 7h (flexible)
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Koper: Tour to Piran, Skocjan Caves & Lipica - 8h

Description: UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic undergroun natural phenomena followed by a visit of the Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve.
 
Highlights:

• Piran old town

• Skocjan Caves

• Lipica stud farm

• Prosciutto & Wine tasting

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Skocjan Caves, Lipica stud farm, Prosciutto & Wine tasting)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

 
Tour Duration: 8h (flexible)
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Koper: Slovenian Coast Roundtrip (Piran, Izola, Koper) - 4h

Description:
 
A scenic ride along the Slovenian Coast.
 
Highlights:

• Koper, the urban and administrative center of the Slovenian Coast

• The charming Piran with medieval streets & piazzas

• Amazing views on the Adriatic and the Alps

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 4h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Koper: Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h

Description:
 
Ljubljana – the beloved. It has it all – big European capital city vibe yet intimate and genuine touch.
 
Highlights:
 

• The castle hill

• The city market

• Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture

• Masterful creations by the architect Jože Ple?nik

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Water on board

• Organization

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets - (Ljubljana castle ticket, Funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljanica river wooden boat ride)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Koper: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle and Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h

Description: One of the most charming and greenest capital cities plus the world famous underground karst cave..
 
Highlights:

• Postojna Cave

• Ljubljana Old town

• Ljubljana Castle

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Postojna Cave, Funicular to Lj. Castle,...)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Koper: Koper and Slovenian Istria - 8h

Description:
 
Charming Slovenian Istria with its rich cultural and historical heritage.  
 
Highlights:
 

• The medieval town of Koper

• The beautiful Istrian landscape and its atmosphere in the picturesque villages

• Hrastovlje (Holy Trinity Church)

• Padna
• ?Olive oil tasting (optional)

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Koper: Skocjan Caves & Secovlje Salt Pans - 8h

Description:
 
UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic underground natural phenomena followed by a visit of the Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve. 
 
Highlights:
 

• The Skocjan Caves, UNESCO Karst natural site

• Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Water on board

• Organization

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets (Skocjan Caves, Se?ovlje Salina Nature Park)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

 

Amalfi Coast Tour : 6-8 hours

Spend a full day on the famous Amalfi coast with an English speaking driver visiting the towns of Positano-Amalfi and Ravello. This tour covers all the Amalfi coast with the possibility of stopping in lesser known towns. Enjoy a relaxing day with ample time for lunch and limoncello tasting.

Tour duration: 6 to 8 hours

Not wheelchair accessible

Physical activity: Steep walking in the town of Positano

Included in the price :

• Car/van and English speaking driver guide for the day.
• Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port

Not included: Meals

Nice - Shore Excursion - Discovery of Saint-Paul de Vence, Haut de Cagnes & Gourdon - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Nice, Eze & Monaco - 8 hours

Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship  and depart for a visit of Nice, Eze & Monaco.

HIGHLIGHTS 

• Nice, the fifth largest city in France, acts as a magnet attracting people from all over the world, for a multitude of reasons. Elegant and simple, Nice's charm comes from its exceptional climate as well as its beauty. Even in the winter the café terraces are filled with people happily drinking and contemplating the ultra-famous Promenade des Anglais.  Always in flower this wonderful walk follows along the bay, looking out onto the Baie des Anges and the beaches on one side, and on the other such luxury hotels as the Negresco.

• From Nice, take the Corniche road to Eze, a medieval village perched like an eagles nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

• Monaco, one of those magic glamorous places that have a worldwide reputation, is situated on the French Riviera between Cap d'Ail and Menton, just a few kilometers from the Italian Riviera 

Nice Shore Excursion - Discovery of Grasse, Cannes & Antibes - 8 hours

Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of Grasse, Cannes & Antibes.
 
HIGHLIGHTS 

• Grasse Rising from the hills above the Mediterranean is the city of Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, surrounded by the charming Provencal landscape and villages of the Pays de Grasse, the regional name for this breathtaking and tranquil countryside. This 17th and 18th century town is large and extremely interesting, with tiny streets that wind between the buildings, up and down ancient steps, passing through arched tunnels and sometimes opening out onto large squares.
• Cannes was nothing more than an unimportant fishing village 150 years ago. Since then it has become an elegant city known round the world and attracts an international clientele.
• Antibes is the proper name of this ancient town, but it's commonly referred to as Trompe l'Oeil wall mural at Juan Antibes - Juan-les-Pins.

Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Nice Shore Excursion. This excursion will give you a wonderful glance at the beautiful city of Nice on the Riviera. You will be impressed by the colors of its market and during the afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum showing an important collection of the painter.
 

Nice & Cannes - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Nice and Cannes Shore Excursion. This excursion is perfect for those who wish to discover the chic French Riviera: in Nice, you will be impressed by the colors of its market and during the afternoon pursue this excursion with the beautiful city of Cannes, famous for hosting every year the Film Festival.

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.

Drive to Nice. Everything is emphasized in Nice; the bright sunlight makes the colors flash. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (not available on Sunday mornings). Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant.

During the afternoon, drive to Cannes. Your guide will escort you to visit the city main points of interest:

Old town— The usual narrow winding streets filled with restaurants and souvenir shops. Covered Market (Marché Forville)— For a spectacular eating and viewing food experience, no other market in Cannes beats this for scale and variety. 

Palais des Festivals— Down La Croisette is the famous Palais des Festivals, where stars of the screen gather and watch films screened during the festival. Irresistible not to pose for a photograph on the 22 steps leading up to the entrance. 

Port— Admire the yachts of the rich and possibly famous - though true mega-yachts will be found at the International Yacht Club down the coast in Antibes. 

La Croisette— Cannes catwalk beside the sea, it is the center of the city's tourist activity and known for its luxury hotels and boutique shops. 

5.00 pm: return to your Hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
 

Nice, Villefranche & St Jean Cap Ferrat - Half Day Tour - 4 hours

Nice, Villefranche and St Jean Cap Ferrat Shore Excursion. You will be impressed by Nice’s lights and colors. In Villefranche you will have the opportunity to see the Chapelle Saint-Pierre which was restored by Jean Cocteau. Then, visit St. Jean Cap Ferrat, an exceptional site on the Mediterranean coast.
 

9:00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship or your hotel.

Everything is emphasized in Nice. In this natural, rocky setting, the sun highlights the yellow shades of flowers and the ochre-colored houses. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace that is built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. In the morning, the Cours Saleya has daily flower and food markets. There are scores of stands, and you will find everything from professional merchants with their well-displayed wares to farmers that offer their fresh produce and live fowl on folding tables. Low buildings border the length of Cours Saleya, separating it from the sea.

Continue on to Villefranche and visit the Chapel Saint Pierre. This old "Norman" style chapel, devoted to St-Pierre, the patron saint of fishermen, was completely restored and decorated by Jean Cocteau. The artist wanted to decorate the chapel and make it into a place of worship, dedicated to the fishermen from Villefranche, Beaulieu and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Jean Cocteau wanted his artwork to evoke certain episodes in the Saint's life in a way that would be comprehensible to all.

Time permitting, continue your trip and drive towards St. Jean Cap Ferrat, an exceptional site on the Mediterranean coast. Its tranquility and warm climate make it a well-known vacation spot.  

1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: Return to your ship or to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 4 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

Nice: Picturesque Towns of the Cote d’Azur – 8 hours

No visit to the stunning Cote d'Azur would be complete without a visit to Nice's wonderful Old Town and the charismatic village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Begin with a warm welcome from your driver-guide who will be delighted to discuss the local culture, history and lifestyle of the area. Discover the historic atmosphere of Nice's Old Town whilst taking in the aromas of its bustling market.

Continue on a scenic journey to the medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. This charming village, with its bohemian atmosphere, is a mecca for artists and here you have time for lunch at leisure (payable locally). Later this afternoon, stop at the wonderful Rosary Chapel, considered by Henri Matisse to be his finest work. After your tour you will be privately transferred back to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

• Discover the historic atmosphere of Nice's Old Town and the bohemian charm of the village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence
• Make a stop at the wonderful Rosary Chapel, considered by Henri Matisse to be his finest work

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local driver-guide for 8 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities