Unique Ideas A Taste of Kusadasi: The Village of Sirince Your day will be full of surprises and discoveries of local culture. Depart for a day in Sirince village, the perfect synthesis of Turkish- Greek culture, stroll though the streets and see the beautiful, typical Greek houses. You will have time to purchase some local handicrafts that the local village ladies sell on the streets. Enjoy a short stop to taste some of the local wine. The village is famous for its local grape and other fruit wines, and features a charming church dedicated to St. John. Lunch will be arranged in a local home to taste and understand the real culture of the village. A fortune teller will visit you after you have tasted your Turkish coffee to read your coffee cup! Yes, this truly is a slice of real village life. At the end of the day, you will have time for a carpet demonstration and shopping in Kusadasi.
A Taste of Kusadasi: The Village of Sirince
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Ancient Olympia & Mercouri's Vineyards The small fishing village of Katákolon is your gateway to the mystical site of ancient Olympia, 25 miles to the east. The sanctuary of Olympia has the appearance of a park, and as you step back 2,000 years into the past, imagine the area crowded with athletes, orators, merchants and philosophers surrounding the Temple of Zeus with its forty-foot statue of the god, the ruins of which you will see today. It’s easy to imagine the roar of the spectators as the athletes took their marks on the marble starting blocks, and to picture the temples, treasuries, porticoes and statues as they were.
After your visit to Olympia, you will continue to the Mercouri Estate, known not only for its wines of supreme quality but also for its magnificent location. This is the area where the Refosco grape was first planted after being imported from Italy. In 1930, the Mercouris built a modern winery and distillery, updated again in 1990 with the latest technology. You are invited to experience the beauty and charm of the vineyards, to see the old and new wineries, and also to have a taste of the locally produced wines.
Ancient Olympia & Mercouri's Vineyards
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Barcelona Sights & Flamenco Show Enjoy a driving tour of Barcelona and a spicy flamenco dance demonstration. Your guide will point out the main highlights of this charming city, beginning with the old Gothic Quarter. From there, you will be driven up the Passeig de Gracia. This street showcases many of the city’s Modernist buildings--some designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí who died a pauper but today is immortalized through his architecture. You’ll stop at Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Church with its monstrous towers, then the coach will continue to the Plaza España and Montjuïc, site of the 1992 Olympic Games. Step into the Pueblo Español (a composite reproduction of some of the prettier villages of Spain) for an introduction to traditional Spanish village life. You’ll also enjoy a 30-minute Flamenco dance performed by four stylish, professional artists. Savor the cultural show as you taste dry Spanish wine or the tangy local sangria along with snacks.
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Couples Massage
We will experience the special indulgence of a couple's massage lying side-by-side being pampered with exotic oils that hydrate the skin, rejuvenate senses, and leave us refreshed and revitalized. We want to reserve our spa treatments early for this ultimate spa experience!
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Guernsey Island Drive The secret of Guernsey’s fascination is simple--it is 24 square miles of unspoiled British Isles, with a character all its own. Come ashore at St. Peter Port with its elegant, 18th-century Georgian houses, pubs, cafés and restaurants. Your tour takes you on a circular drive around the island, along narrow country roads and lanes, past country cottages with flower-filled gardens, sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and rich pastures where the distinctive Guernsey cows graze. Stop for a visit to the Gold and Silversmiths--a thriving manufacturing base set in five acres of landscaped gardens. The workshops are situated in an attractively converted barn (1582). Watch the work and view the craftsmanship on display in the showroom, where you can purchase a special memento. Finally, visit the Little Chapel, set in quiet countryside along a tree-lined path, painstakingly built over many years.
Guernsey Island Drive
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Hidden Villages of Santorini Just 15 minutes from Athinios lies Megalochori, the largest village of the Santorini plain. Known as the village of intellectuals, Megalochori is characterized by hundreds of small white houses, as well as vineyards and beautiful churches. Walking through the village along narrow alleyways, you will encounter a variety of traditional mansions and visit the quaint Church of the Virgin Mary, with its collection of ecclesiastic artifacts. Continue to Eborio Village to visit the ruins of the medieval Fort Kasteli. Your final stop will be the volcanic beach of Perissa--an endless stretch of intriguing black sand. At the heart of summertime entertainment, Perissa is the most popular beach on the island with a wide variety of taverns, restaurants and beach bars. Time will be allowed for swimming and enjoying this famous beach.
Hidden Villages of Santorini
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Highlights of Rome In the Eternal City, enter the vast expanse of St Peter's Square through Bernini's Colonnade, and step into Christendom's largest church, St Peter's Basilica. In the apse is the splendid gilt and bronze throne, also designed by Bernini. Take time to see the Pieta, Michelangelo's masterpiece in white marble. Leaving the Vatican, drive along the Tiber River, passing Aventine Hill for a view of the imposing remains of the Imperial Palaces and the Circus Maximus. Pass by the Forum where vestiges of the Roman Empire remain. Visit the Colosseum and drive by Venice Square, the heart of Rome with its flamboyant memorial to King Victor Emanuel. Stop at the Trevi Fountain where king Neptune's Tritons guard the sparkling waters of Rome's most beloved monument. Toss in a coin to ensure your return to the Eternal City! A typical Italian lunch will be served before some free time for shopping or to continue sightseeing on your own.
Highlights of Rome
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Historic Dubrovnik “Those who seek paradise on Earth,” George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “should come to Dubrovnik”--a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive by coach to the view point south of town, then cross the stone bridge to walk down the broad, stone-paved avenue known as the Stradun. It is the city’s main artery, lined with graceful stone palazzi where people both work and live. Your visit will include the cathedral (1667) and the Dominican monastery, with its unique collection of baroque paintings. See the Sponza Palace which is notable for its column courtyard with elaborate stone carvings, and the Rector’s Palace and Onofriou’s Fountain will be viewed from the outside. Enjoy free time for shopping or browsing in the Old Town.
Historic Dubrovnik
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Kickin' Corfu! A Four-Wheel-Drive Adventure Get behind the wheel of a four-wheel-drive vehicle and drive along the main coastal route, and up a country road, through olive groves and the village of Ano Korakiana. The road up Pantokrator Mountain features 27 zig-zag turns, and leads to the old village of Sokraki. Stretch your legs on a walk through the narrow winding streets of the village and enjoy a meze (traditional light snack) with a glass of local wine. Set off again along a country (dirt) lane to admire the beautiful panoramic view of the island as well as the magnificent view of the old town of Corfu. Returning to the narrow asphalt road, pass through Troubeta, Arkadades, Makrades and Lakones. You will stop for a view of Paleokastritsa before returning to the port.
Kickin' Corfu! A Four-Wheel-Drive Adventure
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Le Castellet & Bandol Begin this excursion with a scenic drive to Le Castellet--a typical Provençal hilltop village--perched on wooded hills above the vineyards. This remarkable stronghold, formerly owned by the Lords of Les Baux, boasts well preserved ramparts, a carefully restored 12th-century church, and a castle dating back to the 11th century. Entering by the two fortified gates, called le portail and le portalet, you will start the visit with a guided walking tour around the narrow streets up to the castle which is now home to the town hall. Time at leisure allows you to explore the arts and craft workshops--painting, pottery, hollow-ware--before rejoining the motor coach for a drive to the seaside resort of Bandol. Bandol is a pleasant, small resort on a pretty bay and is sheltered by high wooded slopes. Enjoy some free time for a refreshing drink (at your own expense) in one of the inviting waterfront cafés, or take a stroll past the fashionable boutiques before returning to Marseille.
Le Castellet & Bandol
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Le Havris Private Touring - Full Day (Car to Paris) Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests, and take in the sights at your own pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.
The Signature Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.
If you do not want to go to Paris, please select the Signature Collection Full or Half Day Car option. This option is only for guests who would like to go to Paris and requires the full 9 hours.
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Lisbon Sights, Sintra & Cascais See some of the most important landmarks of Lisbon: the Tower of Belem, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Jeronimos Monastery. Continue to Sintra, a hillside town hailed by Lord Byron as "Glorious Eden" for its dense, subtropical vegetation. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, and you will have some free time to explore the main Town Square, where the 15th-century Royal Palace is located. Shop, browse, or simply visit one of the cafis that spill out onto the sidewalks. Next, visit Cascais where you will have time on your own to see and explore the early 20th-century manors.
Lisbon Sights, Sintra & Cascais
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Panoramic Cadiz & Jerez with Sherry Tasting Tour past the most important highlights of Cadiz: Spain Square, San Carlos Walls, Alameda Apodaca, Carmen's Church, Genoves Park, Santa Catalina and San Sebastian Castle, La Caleta Beach and its fantastic scenery, the Roman Theatre, the old Royal Prision, and the Puertas de Tierra walls that separate the new city from the old town. Continue through "new" Cadiz to glimpse the lollipop-shaped telecom building, Victoria Beach and the hotel district of Cadiz. Watch for the all-important football (soccer) stadium as you head out of town on the road to Jerez. Jerez de la Frontera is famous for its strong Moorish influence and is widely known as the sherry capital of the world. In fact, it was the town's Moorish name, Scheris, that gave sherry wine its name. Tucked into the fertile hinterland of Cadiz, Jerez de la Frontera enjoys its own micro-climate which enables the grapes to grow ripe and sweet. Here, you will visit the cellars or bodegas as they are called in Spain to learn about the process of making sherry, from grape cultivation to bottling. You can taste the wine if you like! Relax for the return ride to Cadiz.
Panoramic Cadiz & Jerez with Sherry Tasting
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Splendido Italian Cuisine Meet your guide in Santa Margherita and then board a minivan for the drive to the Splendido Hotel. Experience the cuisine of this world-famous hotel--a magnificent landmark that overlooks the picturesque harbor of this tiny resort enclave. Favored by the rich and famous, the hotel is known for its superb Italian cuisine. Holland America Line has arranged for the maître d’hôtel to meet with you privately and explain the many uses and varieties of olive oil. Each guest will have a chance to try the difference kinds of olive oil (two or three types) presented during the explanation, and learn how each is used in the preparation of delicious Italian dishes. Bruschetta will be served at the table, then a lunch of traditional trenette with pesto sauce, grilled sea bass with pine nuts and black olives, olive oil sherbet and coffee. White wine and mineral water will be offered, and coffee is served before you return by minivan to the harbor to enjoy the rest of your day.
Splendido Italian Cuisine
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The Best of Athens If you are visiting Athens for the first time, this outing provides an excellent introduction to one of the great cities of the ancient world. Visit the Acropolis, a symbol of the glory of ancient Greece. History opens before you as you reach the Propylaea, one of the masterpieces of classical architecture, serving as the entrance to the complex of buildings. You’ll see the Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Victory), and the Erectheum with its classical Porch of Maidens, the Caryatids. Stand in awe as you visit what is considered the most perfect example of classical architecture in the world—the Parthenon—designed as a shrine to Athena and at one time housing a massive gold and ivory statue of the warrior goddess. Re-board your coach and head towards your lunch venue. You will enjoy a Greek buffet also allowing you to relax for some time. Then, you’ll head to the National Archaeological Museum, which boasts the world’s finest collection of Greek antiquities. The highlights include the golden mask of Agamemnon, Minoan frescoes unearthed at Akrotiri, and the superb bronze Poseidon. Complete your introduction to Athens with a scenic drive around the city, passing some of the most important landmarks of the city. Watch for the Marble Olympic Stadium, where the Olympic Games were revived in 1896, Hadrian’s Arch and the former Royal Palace. Your coach will park close to the Plaka (Old Town) area, and you’ll disembark for a guided walking tour of the historical center of Athens. Free time will be available for shopping and watching everyday life in Greece before you return to the port.
The Best of Athens
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Views of Mt. Etna & Jewel Factory Shopping Leaving the port of Messina you will head towards the lovely village of Zafferana, driving south on the motorway through a fertile paradise of green vineyards and golden citrus groves. Passing through Santa Venerina village, the scenery becomes increasingly forbidding as you approach the Park of MT. Etna. At 1,800 feet above sea level, this small village boasts enchanting, wild scenery and you’ll have the opportunity to visit the1992 lava flows. After 30-minute drive you’ll reach the Gival factory at Giarre and receive a very warm welcome and cocktail from the staff. Tour the small workshop and see the jewelry makers at work. Watch as they create their individual masterpieces of fine Italian gold and unique jewelry pieces. Learn how some are made with Sicilian amber and shells with lava from Mt Etna. Enjoy several tasty Sicilian specialties after the presentation. See their unique collection within their exhibition room, with an option to buy.
Views of Mt. Etna & Jewel Factory Shopping
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