Spend the day in the idyllic Konavle Valley with its charming villages and vibrant agriculture. Enjoy a tasting at a traditional winery, then head to Old Town Dubrovnik to see the city highlights.
Price Per Night: $535.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome, Vatican City and Rome with a Local, Ancient Pompeii and on to Sorrento, The Isle of Dreams, The Autostrada del Sole to Florence, Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, Cinque Terre and Portofino to Santa Margherita, Lake Maggiore, To Venice With Wine Along the Way, Venice and the Magic of La Serenissima...
Experience Italy on an 11-day guided tour. Explore the Eternal City with a Local Expert, who will whisk you to the Vatican Museums for a tour of the Pope’s art collection. Later, see the infamous Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. Cruise to Capri and stroll through the Caesar Augustus Gardens with a Local Expert and gain unparalleled views of the rugged coastline and sparkling sea. In Venice, walk through St. Mark’s Square and see its basilica of the same name; later, allow yourself to be serenaded as a gondolier glides you through the city’s canals. Sail to the candy-colored island of Burano, where you can toast to a fantastic trip at a dinner featuring wine and freshly-caught specia...
Price Per Night: $377.22 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome, Exploring Vatican City, Rome at Leisure Relaxed Start, On to Florence Relaxed Start, Florence, Birthplace of the Renaissance Relaxed Start, Pisa and the Tuscan Countryside Relaxed Start, On to Venice, Venice and the Magic of ‘La Serenissima’ Relaxed Start, Venice at Leisure Relaxed Start, Arrivederci Venice
Italy's top highlights await you on this 10-day guided tour. Stop by the Colosseum in Rome before heading to the Vatican Museums. In Florence, see Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Renaissance masterpieces are housed. Join a Local Expert in Pisa for an informative tour of its famous leaning tower, then stop at an organic farm in the Tuscan hills, where undulating fields give way to lines of olive trees, and you’ll feast on an authentic Italian meal. In Venice, board a private boat that will whisk you past the city’s ornate palaces and beneath its bridges to the marble arcades of Piazza San Marco.
Price Per Night: $639.57 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Palermo, Marsala, Agrigento, Siracusa, Catania, Bari, Nardo, Matera, Naples, Rome...
Traverse from top to toe of Italy's 'boot' and explore ancient ruins and iconic sites. Eat your weight in pasta and tuck into giant pizzas as you get lost in Venice and find yourself in the Tuscan countryside. This 24-day trip will take you to all the best spots and teach you all the most important parts of Italian culture – like how to roll pasta like the pros! Visit Mount Etna, as you drive up the northern flank of the volcano and take a walk through the spectacular Valle del Bove. Visit a family-run winery, learn about ancient Pompeii and write home about your three amazing Feature Stays – all with a local leader by your side.
Trace spectacular Adriatic shores and uncover the glories of the Venetian and Hellenic Empires on a journey between romantic Venice and classic Athens. Discover Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, explore the palace at Split and stroll Dubrovnik’s medieval streets. Sail through scenic fjords to remarkably preserved Kotor, Montenegro’s gem. On Greek shores, call on scenic Corfu, with its inviting Old Town, and Katakolon, gateway to the Peloponnese and Olympia.
Price Per Night: $94.93 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Barcelona, Spain, Marseille (Provence) France, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Messina (Taormina) Italy, La Valletta Malta, Barcelona, Spain
This 10-night one-way journey departs from Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome & arrives the next day in Livorno, conveniently located in Italy's Tuscany region and a stone's throw from Florence and Pisa.
Aboard The Yachts of Seabourn, the world is more intimate and more enchanting. Here, you’ll explore ports rarely visited by larger ships and meet people who are happy to show you around their hidden corner of the globe. With their unmatched sense of style, elegance and grace, The Yachts of Seabourn beckon you to travel beyond the bounds of the imagination. Aboard Seabourn, every desire is met promptly and with a welcoming smile. Whether it's a warm blanket and a cup of gourmet hot chocolate as you drift along the Norwegian Fjords or a relaxing neck massage poolside, you'll feel that you're a member of a very exclusive club.
Price Per Night: $149.67 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Split
Set along the pristine shores of the Adriatic Sea, just a stone's throw from Split, this upscale hotel offers the perfect base from which to discover the pristine beauty of the Dalmatian coast.
Price Per Night: $369.25 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Rome, Umbria and on to Perugia, Perugia Sightseeing & Free Time Relaxed Start, Assisi, in Search of St. Francis Relaxed Start, Tuscany to Cortona, Siena and San Gimignano, San Gimignano sightseeing and Free Time Relaxed Start, Florence and Tuscan Countryside Experience Relaxed Start, Country drive to Ancient Rome, Arrivederci Roma
Live 'la dolce vita' during this 9-day guided tour of Italy. Explore the narrow cobblestone streets of Siena to the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and see the Torre del Mangia, the second-tallest tower in Italy. Discover the art of truffle-hunting and learn how to make pasta from a professional before delighting in a local lunch. In San Gimignano, eat the best gelato in the world - literally. Indulge in your favorite flavors or try something unexpected. Alongside a Local Expert, marvel at the cathedral at the center of Florence: Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, nicknamed 'the Duomo' for its awe-inspiring crown made by a master goldsmith.
Acquaint yourself with Italy's 'Eternal City' of Rome and learn about the catastrophic fate of Pompeii. Soak up the sunshine in the coastal town of Sorrento and explore the beautiful Amalfi Coast, before heading south to Calabria, a hidden gem for those who stray off Italy’s beaten path. Continue to bustling Sicily, with the volcanic valleys of Mt. Etna, the timeworn streets of Syracuse, the Baroque wonders of Ragusa, the ruins of the Valley of Temples and the rich anti-mafia history of Palermo. Starring dramatic cliffside villages, clear waters and delicious seafood, this is a chance to experience the highlights of southern Italy.
Price Per Night: $414.23 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Zagreb, Zagreb’s Twin Towns Relaxed Start, The Crystal Lakes of Plitvice Relaxed Start, Plitvice Lakes, Ancient Trogir and Split, Diocletian’s Palace, Dubrovnik, Pearl of the Adriatic Relaxed Start, Mediterranean Montenegro Relaxed Start, Scenic Drive to Tirana, Across to Corfu, Relax in Corfu Relaxed Start...
See the great lakes of Croatia in Plitvice National Park and breathe in the Balkan beauty of Montenegro on this two-week discovery of the east. From Zagreb’s St Marks church and Split’s Old City, your expert led itinerary gallops across Croatia to the pearl of the Adriatic-Dubrovnik. Marble streets, hidden markets and terracotta roofs abound within the walled city. Set sail from the shores of Greece to the island of Corfu-with its bleach white domes and azure blue seas, before forging onwards to the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, and the Acropolis in Athens.