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9-night Spring In Southern Europe Voyage

OFFER ID 1659877

Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
Ship
Oceania Sirena
Destination
Barcelona/Venice (Fusina)
Departure Date
Apr 26, 2027
Length
9
from $2,599

Ship Info  |  Oceania Sirena
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Barcelona
Arrive
04/26/2027
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Depart
04/26/2027
05:00 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours

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Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours

Your chauffeur and your guide will
be waiting for you at the port. They will be at disposal for 8 hours. Your chauffeur will drive you to the city center of Barcelona.

A Walk Through Barcelona
You will start your day by an exciting 2-hour walking tour of the oldest parts of Barcelona: the Barri Gothic and Born neighborhoods. You will follow your guide as he/she leads you into the small, narrow streets to discover the vibrant, trendy ambiance of Born and the historical atmosphere of the Gothic Quarter. You will see the Santa Maria Del Mar church, the Royal Palace and the world famous “Las Ramblas” avenue. The fun facts and stories
told by our guide will keep your children highly engaged. The children will each get a game booklet to keep them engaged and entertained. After this tour, you will enjoy a
lunch break. Your guide will be there to give recommendations depending on your taste.

Included: 

  • A Walk Through Barcelona:
  • Private certified guide
  • 2 hour walking tour
  • Game booklet for
  • each child
  • 2-hour experience

The Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 3-hour tour inside the two iconic Gaudi sites in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia and the Park Güell. You will follow your guide inside the
jaw-dropping and daring church and listen to the stories about its architecture, construction and future. After 1,5 hours spent in the Sagrada Familia, you will head out to
Park Güell. There you will witness the beauty of Gaudí’s mosaics as well as enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Barcelona. To keep the children entertained during this 3-hour tour, they will all get their own fun-filled game booklet. A perfect way to combine both educational discovery and fun!

The Sagrada Familia and
  • Park Güell:
  • Private certified guide
  • Skip-the-line tickets to
  • Sagrada Familia and
  • Park Güell
  • Transfer in a private
  • mini van
  • Game booklet for
  • each child
  • 3-hour experience

At the end of the tour, depending on your cruise departure time, your chauffeur will drive you back to the port.

Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)

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Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)

Highlights:
An architectural delight awaits you today in Barcelona, one of the most exciting cities in Europe.  Receive a warm greeting at the port by your private guide and driver and commence your full-day tour with a visit to Gaudi's masterpiece, the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia.  Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be complete until 2028! 

Next, visit Parc Guell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi's most colourful creations.  Continue along Passeig de Gracia, to view Gaudi's Casa Batlló and Casa Mila from the outside, with its brilliant wave-like façade.

After lunch, lose yourself in the narrow streets of the true heart of the city - the medieval Gothic Quarter.  Here you will visit the magnificent 13th-century Cathedral, and the Picasso Museum, where some of the painter's earliest works are housed. At the end of your tour you are transferred back to the port.

  • Walk the labyrinthine alleys of the medieval Gothic Quarter to find architectural gems like the Church of Santa Maria del Mar
  • Admire the Sagrada Familia and the Picasso Museum, where some of the artist's earliest works are housed.
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

Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours)

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Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours)

Highlights:
Receive a warm greeting at the port from your private guide and driver and commence your half-day tour with a visit to Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece; the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia. Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be completed until 2028!

Continue on to Parc Guell, a beautiful municipal garden with a superb panoramic view over the city; the focal point is a colourful sea-serpent-shaped central terrace. Visit the gatehouse where Gaudi lived during his later years which is now a museum dedicated to him. Transfer back to the port at the end of your tour.

  • Visit the impressive, but still unfinished Sagrada Familia, masterpiece of the Catalan architect
  • Wander through Parc Guell, the UNESCO World Heritage Site considered Gaudi's most colourful creation
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

Authentic Barcelona by Bike

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Authentic Barcelona by Bike

Overview: Uncover the most authentic side of Barcelona riding the world's best folding bike, a Brompton. Be led by an expert bike guide and venture into a unique and exclusive experience. Connect with your local guide by sharing and listening to trivia stories about Barcelona. Embark on a ride to explore the least touristy Eixample and Gracia districts. Glimpse the Plaça d'Espanya, the Hospital de la Santa Creu, Sant Pau, and modernist estates.

Duration: 3 Hours

Barcelona Sailing Journey

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Barcelona Sailing Journey

Overview: Experience the thrill of sailing the Barcelona Coastline. Glimpse the Barcelona skyline from a different perspective and spot some landmarks, including Frank Gehry Golf Fish Sculpture and the Twin Towers", Torres Venecianas. Immerse yourself in the serene deep blue while seeping your glass of wine. Weather permitting, anchor and venture in a short swim.

Duration: 4 Hours

Exploring Cavas' Origin

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Exploring Cavas' Origin

Overview: Uncover the dedication of a biodynamic winegrowers family committed to excellence in long-aged wines. Venture on a stroll around the winery's iconic vineyards to discover the distinctive features of a unique spot in the Penedès region. Sheltered by the woods, taste a base wine paired with a light snack. Elevate your experience by savoring three long-aged sparkling wines, a limited-edition white wine, and an extra-virgin olive oil.

Duration: 4 Hours

From Market to Home with a Top Chef

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From Market to Home with a Top Chef

Overview: Led by a top Chef who graduated from the prestigious Cordon Bleu School in Paris, embark on an exclusive gourmet journey at her private penthouse. Head to a 19th-century local market and thoroughly select the finest ingredients for your recipe. Dare to partake in the cooking process while you uncover some secrets of high-end cuisine. Savor the combination of flavors paired with a premium selection of Spanish Wines.

Duration: 4 Hours

Hike a World of Nature (7,5 miles)

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Hike a World of Nature (7,5 miles)

Overview: Step away from the bustling Barcelona and embrace Catalonia's unique landscape with La Garrotxa and Fageda d'en jordà. Venture into an exciting 7,5 miles hike through the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa. Engage in a circular route through La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Ascend to the inside of Santa Margarita volcano and discover a chapel lying on its crater. Dive into Fageda d'en Jordà, a unique beech forest that grows on the lava flow of Croscat Volcano. Finalize your trail with a stop at the Croscat Volcano grederes.

Duration: 4 Hours

Montserrat Discovery Hike (5 miles)

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Montserrat Discovery Hike (5 miles)

Overview: Ancient Wonders and hidden gems await you on the famous needles of Montserrat Mountain. Venture into an exciting and intimate hike connecting you to Montserrat's outlandish and most authentic elements. Uncover the region of Agulles and the north face of Montserrat, passing between the needles, having to take some steps climbing ropes, and ending up visiting emblematic places such as Cadireta or Foradada.

Duration: 4 Hours

Montserrat from the Skies

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Montserrat from the Skies

Overview: Marvel at Montserrat Mountain's impressive scenic views. With a bird' s-eye view, witness these massive conglomerates, which form unexpectedly imposing sculptures due to their geological evolution. They all have names related to their shapes, and we find caves, chasms, and torrents in their shelter.
Flying over the Montserrat mountain, the spiritual Center of Catalonia is undoubtedly one of the most surprising and impressive experiences.


Duration: 1 Hour

Destination Guide
Palma de Mallorca
Arrive
04/27/2027
07:00 am
Depart
04/27/2027
05:00 pm
Destination Guide
Mahon
Arrive
04/28/2027
07:00 am
Depart
04/28/2027
03:00 pm

No information currently available.

Cagliari
Arrive
04/29/2027
09:00 am
Depart
04/29/2027
05:00 pm

No information currently available.

Palermo
Arrive
04/30/2027
08:00 am
Depart
04/30/2027
06:00 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Palermo and Monreale - 8 hours

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Palermo and Monreale - 8 hours

Spend a full day in the capital of Palermo and Monreale.

Added value:
  • Visit of Piazza Pretoria-Quattro Canti-Norman Palace and Monreale
  • Visit of Palermos famous food market Vucciria
  • Time for shopping
Tour duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair accessible
Physical activity: Moderate with a fair amount of walking

Included:
  • Private sedan or van and English speaking guide for the day
  • Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
Not included: meals

Destination Guide
Messina, Sicily
Arrive
05/01/2027
07:00 am
Depart
05/01/2027
05:00 pm
Destination Guide
Corfu
Arrive
05/02/2027
12:00 pm
Depart
05/02/2027
08:00 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Corfu Town & Achilleion Palace - 4.5 hours

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Corfu Town & Achilleion Palace - 4.5 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.

We drive to the old historical village of Gastouri and we arrive at the Achilleion Palace, the former residence of Empress Elizabeth of Austria and later that of Kaiser Wilhelm the 2nd.  Here we visit the museum with mementos of the two Royalties and enjoy the splendour of its landscaped gardens and the statues including the famous statue of the dying Achilles.

Continue through the coastal road of Perama to the beauty spot of Kanoni, where there will be time for drinks (upon consumption) and to photograph the famous views of Mouse Island.

From Kanoni, we continue to Corfu Town for a walking tour in the Historical centre of the fascinating old city where the following historical sights are to be seen:

  • The residence of the High Commissioner, a splendid Edwardian building completed in 1824, once the sea  of the Knights of Saint Michael and Saint George up to 1864 and later the Palace of the King of Greece.
  • The bronze statue of the British High Commissioner, Sir Frederick Adam.
  • The Venetian quarters of Cambiello and Corfu's Historical Centre.
  • The Town Hall, once a Venetian theatre, built in 1690.
  • The Church of Saint Spyridon, Patron Saint of Corfu with the rare icons and where the Holy body of the Saint lays in a crypt.
  • There will be free time for shopping before transfer back to the Port


Duration: approx. 4 1/2 hours

Notes:
It is recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable walking shoes.

Corfu Culinary Experience (Full Day)

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Corfu Culinary Experience (Full Day)

Highlights/Description:
Corfu is the ideal place to enjoy a diverse mix of different tastes. The cuisine is inextricably tied in with its history and this is what makes the food here so different from the rest of Greece. The cuisine is neither spicy nor bland, but rich in the flavours of the Mediterranean. Specialties consist of local ingredients found on the island; especially olives, lemons, vegetables, tomatoes and fish. Many dishes hark back to the days when cooks put all the ingredients in a single pot and left it to simmer all day.
 
Today’s excursion starts with the Old Town of Corfu, where you may enjoy a walking tour of this UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. You will discover the town’s beautiful sites such as Saint Spyridon Church, dedicated to the protector of the island, the charming narrow Venetian alleyways, the famous Esplanade, one of the largest squares in Europe, the elegant Liston where access in the past was only allowed to the aristocracy of Corfu who were written down in the “Libro d’Oro’’, the Dimarcheio, or Town Hall, and the imposing Palace of St Michael and St George. After exploring Corfu historical center take a stroll through the local market.
 
Your tour continues with a scenic drive through the countryside to Triklino Vineyard, also known as Ambelonas Corfu, which is situated in Pelekas upon a hill with a panoramic view of central Corfu. Here local varieties of grapes are grown around a building of local architecture, in which traditional oil and wine production tools are displayed.
 
Upon arrival you will be welcomed with herbal soft drink. Get to know the history of the estate, the vineyard, the wild herbs and vegetables, the equipment and the processes for traditional olive and wine making and then spend some time learning about the principles ingredients and techniques of Mediterranean cuisine and the Corfiot culinary culture. You will then follow a step-by-step live presentation of the preparation of a full Corfiot meal – starter, salad, first course, main course, and desert. Participate in the cooking and sample the dishes at different stages of cooking. After the demonstration you will be able to enjoy lunch while relaxing in the ambient surroundings in the nature before returning to the port.
 
Tour Duration: 7 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

  • Licensed, English-speaking guide
  • Applicable taxes
  • Transfers to/from Corfu port (applies to tour + cooking class only)
Not Included:
  • Meals, unless otherwise noted
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Cultural Tour of Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours

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Cultural Tour of Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

  • Kanoni (Mouse Island and the Monastery of Vlacherna)
  • Museum of Asiatic Art in the Palace of St. George
  • Old Town of Corfu
Your tour begins with a scenic drive to Kanoni, where you will have the opportunity to admire Mouse Island and the Monastery of Vlacherna before continuing on to the historical center of Corfu. Here you will explore the Museum of Asiatic Art which is unique in Greece and one of the most important of its kind in Europe. The museum contains approximately eleven thousand exhibits spanning the 11th century BC to the 20th century AD from a variety of Asian countries The greater part of the collection, more than ten thousand objects, come from China and Japan, while the rest come from Tibet, Korea, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Thailand and Cambodia. The museum is housed in the imposing Palace of St George and St Michael.
 
After visiting the museum, you may enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Discover the town’s beautiful sites such as Saint Spyridon Church, dedicated to the protector of the island, the charming narrow Venetian alleyways, the famous Esplanade, one of the largest squares in Europe, the elegant Liston where access in the past was only allowed to the aristocracy of Corfu who were written down in the “Libro d’Oro’’, and the Dimarcheio, or Town Hall. Upon completion of the tour, we return to the Port.
 
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light to Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Licensed, English-speaking guide
  • Luxury vehicle
  • Applicable taxes
  • Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port  
  • Entrance and tasting fees will be additional and can be pre-booked
Not Included:
  • Meals, unless otherwise noted
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Exciting Jeep Safari in Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours

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Exciting Jeep Safari in Corfu (Half Day) - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:
Discover Angelokastro, Lakones and Paleokastritsa driving through lush vegetation routes and traditional Corfiot villages. Admire panoramic breathtaking views of West Corfu and explore the magnificent bays with the crystal clear blue waters in a premium 4x4 vehicle.
First we will follow a route through Corfiot villages heading towards the western part of the island to Angelokastro – (“Castle of Angels”) which is located at the top of the highest peak of the island’s shoreline in the northwest coast near Paleokastritsa and is one of the most important Byzantine castles of Greece. A stunning view of Corfu’s west coast and the amazing terrain provide an ideal spot to admire the view, shoot some panoramic photos and refresh ourselves. Continuing our route through Lakones village with its surroundings is also known as Bella Vista, one of the top 10 views in Europe, and along the road in and out of the village, we will stop to enjoy the view while enjoying our coffee or tea. After our coffee stop, we follow a route from the top of
the hill down to Paleokastritsa. Paleokastritsa is one of the most celebrated and attractive spots on Corfu island, with many coves with incredibly clear water surrounded by olive, cypress, and lemon trees. The lush vegetation and landscape combines blue and green waters with picturesque rocky bays and the monastery of Virgin Mary with the small museum. Visit the Monastery of The Virgin Mary in Paleokastritsa and take in superb views over the sea, and the rock that is said to be Odysseus' ship turned to stone.

  • Tea/coffee or juice included
  • liability insurance included
  • Angelokastro is closed on Tuesdays
  • Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes
  • Sun protection and a hat are recommended

Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light to Moderate

Inclusions:
  • English-speaking driver - escort
  • Applicable taxes
  • Entrance fee to Angelokastro
  • Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port
Not Included:
  • Meals, unless otherwise noted
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Highlights of Corfu - 4 hours

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Highlights of Corfu - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

  • Mon Repos Palace
  • Kanoni (Mouse Island and the Monastery of Vlacherna)
  • Old Town of Corfu
Our exciting tour begins with a drive to Kanoni, where guests will have the opportunity to admire magical Mouse Island and the Monastery of Vlacherna. There will be time to take photographs to capture this picturesque panorama, before continuing our tour.

Our tour continues to The Palace of Mon Repos. The palace was once the summer residence of the ex-Greek Royal Family. Its wild-natural park is an oasis of tall trees and shrubs. According to historians, the ancient city of Corfu had originally been located. It was built by Commissioner Adams for his wife, although she soon vacated the palace when her husband was sent to serve in India and it became a rarely used summer house for all the governors. 

During the British occupation a school for clergymen was located there. After the union of the Ionian Islands with Greece, King Georgios I took possession of the area and named it Mon-Repos. At Mon Repos one can see a beautiful view from the hill of Analipsi, the ruins of the ancient city and the basilica of Palaiopoli.

Our final destination is the Heritage Old Town of Corfu, where guests may enjoy a walking tour. Inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a fortified Mediterranean port town of high integrity and authenticity, guests will discover all the interesting sites like the Saint Spyridon Church, protector of the island, the charming narrow alleyways of the old Venetian town, the famous Esplanade - one of the largest squares in Europe, the elegant Liston which access in the past was only allowed to the aristocracy of Corfu, written down in the “Libro d’Oro’’, the Dimarcheio or Town Hall and the imposing Palace of St Michael and St George (viewed from the outside).
 
There will be time at leisure for shopping before we return to the port.


Tour Duration: 4 Hours
Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light to Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Licensed, English-speaking guide
  • Luxury vehicle
  • Applicable taxes
  • Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port
  • Entrance fees
Not Included:
  • Meals, unless otherwise noted
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Paleokastritsa and Theotoky Estate - 4 hours

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Paleokastritsa and Theotoky Estate - 4 hours

Highlights/Description:

  • Monastery of Paleokastritsa
  • Wine and meze in Theotoky Estate
 
Our wonderful tour begins with a scenic drive to Paleokastritsa, one of the most beautiful resorts on the island with fine beaches, wooded hills and crystal-clear sheltered bays pierced by black rocks. Here you’ll visit Paleokastritsa's venerable monastery, founded in 1226 and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere created with shady archways and lovely gardens. 

Our next visit is to the Theotoky Estate, located in the Ropa Valley, in the center of the Island, 20 km  from Corfu Town. The estate has been in the family for many generations, as Theotoky is one of the oldest families in Greece. The Estate is over 300 acres. Covered almost entirely by pine trees, olive trees and vineyards, it is one of the few ecological and peaceful spots that still exist. The locally famous and of excellent quality Theotoky wine is produced in the estate's 30 acres vineyards.

The estate also has an abundance of olive trees, which are grown in the fields without the use of chemical fertilizers. The harvesting is done directly from the trees and olives are milled in the cold-press.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the winery and olive oil refinery. After the tour, a typical Greek meze (feta cheese, tomatoes, olives and bread) of local produce grown on the estate will be offered to the
guests with a glass of wine.


Inclusions:
  • Licensed, English-speaking guide
  • Luxury vehicle
  • Applicable taxes
  • Pick-up/Drop off at Corfu port
  • Entrance fees
Not Included:
  • Meals, unless otherwise noted
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
 
 

Destination Guide
Bari
Arrive
05/03/2027
09:00 am
Depart
05/03/2027
05:00 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Bari: Polignano a Mare & Monopoli - 5 hours

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Bari: Polignano a Mare & Monopoli - 5 hours

Today you will have the chance to visit Polignano a Mare, a shining gem on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff above the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic.

Continue to Monopoli, whose history has been thoroughly influenced by its east-facing position and its fortified sea-front walls and castle. Visit the colourful street market, the cathedral and the elegant bell tower that is over 60 metres high, completely dominating the town below.

Walk down the sea front promenade, where you will visit the church of Santa Maria della Zaffira and take a look at Monopoli’s harbour with it’s fishermen mending their nets or unloading the day's catch.

Highlights:

  • Perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff Polignano a Mare makes for a fascinating stop
  • Walk along Monopoli’s sea-front promenade, with its colourful street market and fishermen unloading the day’s catch  
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 local guide (5 hours)
  • Entrance fees
  • All taxes

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

Bari: Locorotondo & Alberobello - 5 hours

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Bari: Locorotondo & Alberobello - 5 hours

You will visit Locorotondo where you will see the architecture typical of the region with white-washed, stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave-like interiors, narrow streets and churches. The town also features several community squares, each of which are built on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular views.

Afterwards you will visit Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alberobello represents the heart of the Itria Valley. The city was founded in the 15th-century by the Counts of Acquaviva. The image of the trullo in Alberobello has always been associated with Puglia, where the deep roots of Alberobello act as one of the most typical expressions of the area. The trullo is a construction with a central round or square base of dry stone and at its summit a cone-shaped roof.

Highlights:

  • Visit Locorotondo, whose historical centre contains charming white-washed stone buildings
  • Explore Alberobello the UNESCO World Heritage Site characterised by the Trullo cone-shaped roofs
Tour Duration: 5 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide throughout (5 hours)
  • Entrance fees
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

Bari: Ancient Matera - 8 hours

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Bari: Ancient Matera - 8 hours

Spend a full day soaking up the unique ambience of Matera. Venture down the steep streets that crisscross Barisano and Caveoso, the two districts of Matera's sassi (literally the "stones"). Visit a house furnished as it would have been when as many as ten people lived with their animals in one or two rooms. Explore the chiese rupestri, or rock churches, some of which still have their original fresco decorations. After lunch on your own, head out on an easy hike along the opposite ridge of the ravine on which Matera is built and discover some of the rock churches that dot the countryside.

Please note: Matera involves steep walking

Highlights:

  • Soak up the unique ambience of Matera and its ancient centre 
  • Hike to discover the nearby rock churches that dot the countryside
Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Moderate (Matera involves steep walking)

Inclusions:
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide throughout (8 hours)
  • Entrance fees
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

Bari: Highlights of Puglia & Cheese Tasting - 8 hours

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Bari: Highlights of Puglia & Cheese Tasting - 8 hours

Today you will meet your English-speaking guide for a full day excursion of “Valle d’Itria”. You will visit Alberobello which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was founded in the 15th-century by the Counts of Acquaviva. The image of the trullo in Alberobello has always been associated with Puglia. The trullo is a construction with a central round or square base of dry stone and a con-shaped roof.

Afterwards you will visit Locorotondo where you will see the architecture typical of the region with white-washed, stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave-like interiors, narrow streets and churches. The town also features several community squares, each of which are built on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular views.

Next visit to a local cheese production where you will see the different phases of how different cheeses are made. After the visit you will enjoy an informal cheese tasting with a buffet where you will taste the local products.

Finally, visit Polignano a Mare, shining gem on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff above the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, Polignano a Mare truly lives up to its name and literally could not be any more ‘at sea’!

Highlights:

  • Tour the charming and architecturally impressive villages of Alberobello and Locorotondo
  • Experience the authentic taste of Puglia with a cheese tasting that includes various local products
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 throughout (8 hours)
  • Cheese tasting
  • Entrance fees
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

Destination Guide
Zadar
Arrive
05/04/2027
10:00 am
Depart
05/04/2027
06:00 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Zadar 2h + Croata workshop

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Zadar 2h + Croata workshop

You will meet Your personal English speaking driver at the Zadar harbor for Your transfer to city center. There You will meet with Your private guide for Your private sightseeing of this ancient city full of history. 
Your tour will start with sightseeing of cultural and historic center of Zadar. During Your sightseeing, you will discover the most important sights in Zadar including Greeting the Sun installation, Sea Organ, Kalelarga's street, St. Stosias’ Cathedral and many more. You will also learn about the history and how French King Louis XII hired Croatian mercenaries who wore a piece of cloth around their necks, later called "La Cravate". 
After the sightseeing, tour will proceed to Croatia boutique where you will learn about the origins of a necktie, including amazing workshop where you will get your hands on trying neckties and combining them with scarfs. 

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Highlights:

  • Personal guide
  • Salute to the Sun
  • Sea Organ
  • History
  • Necktie 
  • Workshop 


Tour Duration: approx. 3h

Tour can operate: Morning 

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Light


Inclusions:

  • Private guide
  • Presentation 
  • Interactive Croatia workshop


Not Included:

  • museum tickets 
  • food and drinks
  • gratuities
  • items purchased for personal use 

NP Krka full day excursion from Zadar

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NP Krka full day excursion from Zadar

Upon arrival meet your licensed guide for a private sightseeing tour of the beautiful NP Krka, famous for his waterfalls and untouched nature. Krka river springs at the foot of Dinara mountain, but the national park starts further south, two kilometers downstream from Knin. The largest part of this amazing river’s course is the national park, which abounds with cultural and historical monuments. The most outstanding of these is the Franciscan monastery on the tiny island of Visovac, set in the middle of the lake widening in the river like a precious stone. The area is full of old mills, which have been transformed into small ethnographic museums where one can see how wheat was ground in the olden days, are a popular attraction for visitors.

Highlights:

  • Beautiful nature
  • Waterfalls
  • Personal guide
  • Swimming in the river


Tour Duration: Full day
Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate


Inclusions:

  • Tickets
  • Private guide
  • Round transfers


Not Included:

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips and items purchased for personal use

Private Paklenica hiking tour

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Private Paklenica hiking tour

This route follows the main path of the park in the Velika Paklenica canyon. After a zig zag warm-up of about 30 minutes, we will arrive at a first water point where we can refill our bottles and cool off. From there, the shaded almost flat trail widens and climbs steadily and gently for about an hour to a second water point where we can rest. Then a 30-minute climb will take us to the Paklenica mountain hut A final five-minute climb and we will be at the Ramica Dvori lodge from where we will enjoy the beautiful panorama, the rocky peaks and surrounding forests. Here, the cheerful hosts invite you to taste their home made brandies and herbal teas. After the break, we will take the same path for the descent.

 

Highlights:

  • Unique hiking experience 
  • Paklenica mountain hut
  • beautiful panorama from Ramica Dvori lodge
  • homemade brandies and herbal teas
  • Round transfer 
Tour Duration: approx. 8h 
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions: 
  • Professional mountain guide 
  • Round transfers
  • insurance
  • entrance to national park 
Not Included:
  • Food
  • Drink 
  • Tips
  • Items purchased for personal use

 

Zadar Market tour and cooking class

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Zadar Market tour and cooking class

What a perfect day to learn about Croatian cuisine! Your private driver will pick you up and transfer you to the city center where you will stroll around, revealing culinary marvels of Zadar! Head to local farmer’s market, to shop the groceries that will be needed for following cooking class. Hardworking locals attend the market to sell their fresh products from the surrounding island’s countryside, every day. After groceries shopping, you will meet your private chef with whom will you embark on a journey of traditional and authentic Dalmatian cooking. Just imagine the feeling when you cook a genuine Croatian dish, with your own hands? Yes, after this class, you will be ready to share your secrets of Croatian cooking with the ones you love!

Highlights:

  • Sightseeing experience 
  • Personal guide
  • Private chef
  • Fresh ingredients and Croatian cuisine
Tour Duration: around 6h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 
  • Private guide
  • Location transfer
  • Coffee at Cafe Lovre
  • Ingredients from the Market
  • Food sampling
  • Welcome drink
  • Chef's assistance in the kitchen
  • Water, wine, meal
Not Included:
  • Tips
  • Extra food and drinks
  • Items purchased for personal use

Pag excursion (Pag, Kolan, Gligora)

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Pag excursion (Pag, Kolan, Gligora)

Your personal English-speaking guide will be waiting for You at the Zadar Harbor for Your transfer to the island of Pag, the island with the longest coastline in Croatia. 
Today you will get a chance to explore island Pag with private car & driver and guide on disposal. You will explore town of Pag, traditional Lace museum and musem of salt. With our local guide you will get to explore the cultural and historic Pag. Learn about the geomorphological and socio-economic characteristics of the island, also about its cultural-historical development. Afterwards, you will continue to Kolan, for cheese presentation and degustation. Pag cheese is one of the most famous and popular products of the island, and something that locals are really proud of.
After the sightseeing Your driver will drive You back to the Zadar harbour.
 

Highlights:

  • Sightseeing experience 
  • Personal guide
  • Cheese tasting
  • Round transfer 
Tour Duration: up to 6h
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 
  • Private guide
  • Round transfers
  • Cheese tasting
Not Included:
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tickets
  • Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

National Park Plitvice lakes

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National Park Plitvice lakes

You will meet your driver at Zadar harbor. Upon arrival to Plitvice Lakes prepare for an exciting day of hiking through the natural beauty of this National Park with your private guide. Discover this beautiful natural phenomenon, famous for its waterfalls and untouched nature. Plitvice lakes are a jewel of inestimable value, with 16 large and a lot of small lakes which are connected by waterfalls. The cascades, waterfalls, caves and rocks offer a beautiful mosaic of colors, sounds and shapes surrounded by high mountain forest terrain, Plitvice Lakes and its surroundings were in 1949 declared a National Park, and since 1979 have been under the UNESCO protection.


Highlights:

  • Sightseeing experience 
  • Personal guide
  • Tickets 
  • Round transfer 
Tour Duration: full day
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 
  • Private guide
  • Round transfers
  • Tickets 
Not Included:
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Speedboat excursion to Sakarun

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Speedboat excursion to Sakarun

Upon boarding on a private speedboat and meeting your personal skipper, you will head towards paradise on Earth. Traveling by boat allows you to experience the perfect mix of culture, history, and natural sites. The Croatian coast is home to a variety of stunning, crystal-clear beaches. You’ll undoubtedly want to visit the most beautiful of them all — Sakarun Beach. Having a speedboat and a skipper at your disposal means you will be able to tailor this tour according to your own wishes (in agreement with the skipper of course). This day will be filled with relaxation and lots of swimming and sunbathing. Enjoy!

Highlights:

  • Sightseeing experience
  • Speedboat ride
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach-hopping

Tour Duration: around 8h
Tour can operate: Tour is flexible, but weather permitted
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

  • Skipper
  • Fuel
  • Speedboat
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Snacks and soft drinks

Not Included:

  • Private guide
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Gratuities and other sea toys

Zadar 3h + tickets

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Zadar 3h + tickets

You will meet Your personal English speaking driver at the Zadar harbor for Your transfer to city center. There You will meet with Your private guide for Your private sightseeing of this city full of history including visit to museums You prefer.
Your tour will start with sightseeing of cultural and historic center of Zadar. During Your sightseeing, You will discover the most important sights in Zadar including Greeting the Sun installation, Sea Organ, Kalelarga's street, St. Anastasias’ Cathedral and many more. During the sightseeing let Your guide know which museums are of interest to You as the tickets for selected museums are included!
The Museum of Ancient Glass contains one of the premium collections of Roman glassware outside of Italy, with a cornucopia of goblets, jars and vials retrieved from many archaeological sites across Dalmatia. Its highlights include the delicate vessels used by Roman ladies to store perfumes, skin creams and essential oils.
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Highlights:
  • Unique sightseeing experience 
  • Personal guide
  • Round transfers
  • Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun
  • Museums 
  • History
Tour Duration: approx. 3h 
Tour can operate: Morning and afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 
  • Private guide
  • Ticket to selected museums
  • Gratuities and items purchased for personal use
Not Included:
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Destination Guide
Venice (Fusina)
Arrive
05/05/2027
07:00 am
Depart
05/05/2027
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$2,599 per person

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Category G

160 sq. ft.

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Category F

160 sq. ft.

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Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom [ C2 ]

$3,049 per person

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Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom

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165 sq. ft.

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Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom [ C1 ]

$3,199 per person

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Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom

Category C1

165 sq. ft.

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Ocean View Stateroom [ D ]

$2,849 per person

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Ocean View Stateroom

Category D

165 sq. ft.

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Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom [ A3 ]

$4,799 per person

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Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom

Category A3

216 sq. ft.

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Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom [ A2 ]

$4,949 per person

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Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom

Category A2

216 sq. ft.

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Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom [ A1 ]

$5,099 per person

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Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom

Category A1

216 sq. ft.

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VerandaStateroom [ B2 ]

$4,399 per person

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VerandaStateroom

Category B2

216 sq. ft.

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Veranda Stateroom [ B1 ]

$4,549 per person

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Veranda Stateroom

Category B1

216 sq. ft.

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Owner's Suite [ OS ]

$13,399 per person

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Owner's Suite

Category OS

1,000 sq. ft.

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Vista Suite [ VS ]

$10,899 per person

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Vista Suite

Category VS

786 sq. ft.

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PenthouseSuite [ PH3 ]

$6,299 per person

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$6,299 per person

PenthouseSuite

Category PH3

322 sq. ft.

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PenthouseSuite [ PH2 ]

$6,499 per person

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PenthouseSuite

Category PH2

322 sq. ft.

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PenthouseSuite [ PH1 ]

$6,699 per person

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PenthouseSuite

Category PH1

322 sq. ft.

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Departure Date
Apr 26, 2027
Number of Nights
9
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  • In-Suite and In-Stateroom Dining
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  • Juices, Smoothies & Gourmet Ice Cream
    Cold-pressed juices, fruit smoothies, homemade gelato and gourmet ice creams are always included.
  • Group Fitness Classes
    Choose from a selection of free classes at Aquamar® Spa + Vitality Center.
  • Laundry Services
    With free laundrettes included along with laundry services and pressing for Concierge and Suite levels, you'll always look your finest.
  • Shipboard Gratuities
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Optional roundtrip airfare.
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