Itinerary
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Lisbon
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10/4/2024 |
10/4/2024 7:00:00 PM |
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Portugal’s capital is an 18th-century city - elegant, open to the sea and carefully planned. Most places of interest are within easy walking distance. Rossio Square, the heart of Lisbon since medieval times, is an ideal place to start exploring. Many rebuilt houses with original façades provide stores and restaurants with modern interiors. High above Baixa is Bairro Alto - with its teeming nightlife. There are many monuments and museums, such as San Jeronimos Monastery, Royal Coach Museum and Gulbenkian Museum. Two well-known landmarks are the Monument to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belem. A statue of Christ looms above Europe’s longest suspension bridge. Madragoa, Bica and Bairro Alto, Lisbon’s older sections, offer a variety of sights: the Church of Sao Roque, with its beautiful tiles; St. George Castle, which offers a splendid view from its location above the Alfama quarter; the botanical gardens, featuring an unusual, cold greenhouse; and the cathedral, stunning with its Moorish design. Renowned Gulbenkian Museum is the cultural center of Portugal.
Suggested Private Excursions
Coimbra & Óbidos Medieval Village (6 - 8 Hours)
Batalha and Alcobaça Majestic Monasteries, Fátima & Óbidos (10 Hours)
Fátima & Óbidos Medieval Village (6 - 8 Hours)
Alcobaça Monastery, Nazaré and Óbidos Villages (6 - 8 Hours)
Alenquer for Wine Lovers & Óbidos (6 - 8 Hours)
Dressage Experience, Wine & Lunch with the Countess (6 - 8 Hours)
Tomar & Óbidos Jewish Inheritance (6 - 8 Hours)
Lisbon History & Local Flavours (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER
Lisbon History with Alfama District (3 - 4 Hours)
Lisbon History with Belem Area (3 - 4 Hours)
Lisbon Jewish Inheritance (6 - 8 Hours)
Lisbon Family Travel (6 - 8 Hours)
Mystic Sintra, Cascais Coastline & Lisbon (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER
Mystic Sintra & Cascais & Estoril Coastline (6 - 8 Hours)
Sintra Unesco World Heritage (6 - 8 Hours)
Sintra, Cascais Coastline & Queluz History (6 - 8 Hours)
Cooking Class & Sintra Unesco World Heritage (6 - 8 Hours) BEST SELLER
Sintra Mountains Jeep Tour (4 Hours)
Alentejo & Local Tradition (6 - 8 Hours)
Alentejo Wine & Olive Oil (10 Hours)
Alentejo, Local Tradition & Wine Estates (10 Hours)
Alentejo & Wine Flavours (6 - 8 Hours)
Lisbon Sightseeing HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)
Lisbon at Your Leisure HD D&G (3 - 4 Hours)
Lisbon Private Panoramic River Cruise
An Exploration of Lisbon (8 hours)
Queluz, Sintra and Estoril (8 hours)
Highlights of Lisbon (4 hours)
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Seville (Cadiz)
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10/5/2024 6:00:00 PM |
10/5/2024 |
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Cadiz is an old city with Andalusian character. The magnificent Baroque cathedral and impressive mansions were built with gold. Cadiz’s modern-day treasure lies 30 minutes to the north in the rolling hills of Jerez - where production of the liquid gold, as the famous sherry is often called, ensures a booming economy. Visit one of the bodegas for a tour and tasting. The Historic City Center of Old Cadiz is a pedestrian zone for a pleasant stroll. The monument to "Las Cortes" is the Spanish Parliament established in Plaza de España. The 18th-century golden-domed Cathedral of Santa Cruz looms over the whitewashed houses. The dazzling interior contains a magnificent collection of sculptures and art objects. The Museum of History features an outstanding model of Cadiz in ivory and mahogany that illustrates what the town looked like at the end of the 18th century. The small, colorful Flower Market offers much local flavor. The Moorish-style Alameda Apodaca Gardens serve as a reminder of the Moors’ occupation in past centuries.
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Seville (Cadiz)
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10/6/2024 |
10/6/2024 7:00:00 PM |
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Cadiz is an old city with Andalusian character. The magnificent Baroque cathedral and impressive mansions were built with gold. Cadiz’s modern-day treasure lies 30 minutes to the north in the rolling hills of Jerez - where production of the liquid gold, as the famous sherry is often called, ensures a booming economy. Visit one of the bodegas for a tour and tasting. The Historic City Center of Old Cadiz is a pedestrian zone for a pleasant stroll. The monument to "Las Cortes" is the Spanish Parliament established in Plaza de España. The 18th-century golden-domed Cathedral of Santa Cruz looms over the whitewashed houses. The dazzling interior contains a magnificent collection of sculptures and art objects. The Museum of History features an outstanding model of Cadiz in ivory and mahogany that illustrates what the town looked like at the end of the 18th century. The small, colorful Flower Market offers much local flavor. The Moorish-style Alameda Apodaca Gardens serve as a reminder of the Moors’ occupation in past centuries.
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Malaga
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10/7/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/7/2024 11:00:00 PM |
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Malaga is a popular holiday destination - known as the birthplace of Picasso and for sweet Malaga dessert wines from vineyards outside of town. Points of interest include impressive Gothic architecture, remains of a Moorish castle and interesting museums. Malaga is a popular starting point for trips to Granada and resorts along Costa del Sol. Splendid Granada and famed Alhambra are the region’s most outstanding attractions. Magnificent Moorish palaces and fortifications contrast sharply with Christian churches from Spain’s 1492 Reconquest era. Ronda's incredible location affording spectacular views over the valley and distant hills. Malaga Fine Arts Museum holds works by Spanish artists of the 16th to 20th centuries and by artists from Malaga, including Picasso. Marbella, which has been favored by the rich and famous, is a very popular holiday and yachting resort destination. One of the first resorts of the Costa del Sol, Torremolinos has luxury hotels, busy plazas and shopping streets, a lively art scene, a Wax Museum created by Madame Tussaud, and a glitzy casino.
Suggested Private Excursions
Spain: Malaga Walk & Taste Tour - 3 hours
Gibralfaro (4 hours)
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At Sea
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10/8/2024 |
10/8/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Valencia
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10/9/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/9/2024 7:00:00 PM |
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Valencia is one of the biggest, liveliest cities in Spain. It is located at the Mediterranean sea with beaches right in its heart that offer every kind of sports. With its active nightlife and various cultural offerings, Valencia is one of the most dynamic cities in Spain. One of the most famous buildings in Valencia is the Cathedral and its tower named, "El Miquelet" (Little Michael) which was built between 1381 and 1424. Try Spain's most famous food right where it was born: "Paella Valenciana". Valencia is the city where "El Cid", Spain's national hero, fought against the Moors, and popular festivals in the city and many villages around still remind of this epoch.
Suggested Private Excursions
Spain: Valencia Highlights Tour - 5 hours
Highlights of Valencia (4 hours)
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Palma de Mallorca
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10/10/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/10/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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The Balearics are comprised of 16 islands; the three principal ones are Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca. Lying just 60 miles off the Spanish mainland, the islands’ lush and rugged landscape combined with an extremely mild, sunny climate prove irresistible. The Balearics boast cosmopolitan resorts with lively nightlife and plenty of sports activities. Palma de Majorca is the capital of the archipelago. A cosmopolitan city with sophisticated shops and restaurants, it also offers buildings of spectacular Moorish and gothic architecture. Museo de Mallorca housed in the Palacio Ayamans boasts an interesting collection of Moorish, medieval and 18th- to 19th-century art. Those who wish to explore the northern end of the island will enjoy the dramatic land and seascape of Cabo Formentor at the end of a long, narrow peninsula. A winding road with magnificent views leads to the luxury Hotel Formentor, beautifully situated above the bay. The lighthouse of Cabo Formentor is the most northerly point on Majorca.
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Barcelona
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10/11/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/11/2024 5:30:00 PM |
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Barcelona, the self-confident and progressive capital of Spain, is a tremendous place to be. Though it boasts outstanding Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings, and some great museums – most notably those dedicated to Picasso and Catalan art – it is above all a place where there's enjoyment simply in walking the streets, stopping in at bars and cafés, drinking in the atmosphere. A thriving port and the most prosperous commercial centre in Spain, it has a sophistication and cultural dynamism way ahead of the rest of the country. In part this reflects the city's proximity to France, whose influence is apparent in the elegant boulevards and imaginative cooking. But Barcelona has also evolved an individual and eclectic cultural identity, most perfectly and eccentrically expressed in the architecture of Antoni Gaudí. Scattered as Barcelona's main sights may be, the greatest concentration of interest is around the old town (La Ciutat Vella). These cramped streets above the harbor are easily manageable, and far more enjoyable, on foot. Start, as everyone else does, with the Ramblas.
Suggested Private Excursions
Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours
Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)
Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours)
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Toulon
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10/12/2024 8:30:00 AM |
10/12/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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Built around a sheltered bay with Mount Faron as an impressive backdrop, Toulon is an important naval port and a city of industry. Its large harbor serves as the base for the French navy's Mediterranean fleet and as home to a sizeable marina, with yachts and pleasure boats adding bright splashes of color. A maze of pedestrian streets constitutes the heart of old Toulon. Shops and colorful stalls make it an attractive area to explore. Avenue de la République runs parallel to the waterfront. At the western edge of the quay, the Naval Museum is visiting by those with an interest in Toulon’s maritime history. Most visitors come here to explore the hinterland and other parts of the Riviera.
Suggested Private Excursions
Toulon - Shore excursion Aix en Provence - 8 hours -
Toulon - Shore Excursion - Green Provence - 8 hours
Toulon Shore Excursion Marseille & Private Calanques Cruise - 8 hours
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Monte Carlo
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10/13/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/13/2024 9:00:00 PM |
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Monaco is famous as Côte d’Azur’s playground. With spacious beaches, elegant hotels and lively nightlife, this tiny domain is a jet set favorite and home to some of the world's most expensive real estate. In addition to luxury hotels and beautiful beaches, Monaco is noted for mild climate and magnificent scenery. Monaco and Monte Carlo rank high on every visitor’s must-see list. Monaco-Ville is the old city and seat of Monaco’s government. The 19th-century Romanesque cathedral Prince's Palace contains impressive works of art and the tomb of Princess Grace, while the Parliament building and Oceanographic Museum, under the auspices of the Jacques Cousteau Society, offer additional sights. Monte Carlo spells sophistication, elegance, and glamour. Every year the rich and famous gather here to bask in the sun, gamble at the world’s most opulent casino and attend spectacular parties. The most splendid hotels, several fine theaters, museums and excellent restaurants cater to the elite. Nothing typifies more the elegant lifestyle of the Côte d’Azur than glamorous Monte Carlo.
Suggested Private Excursions
Monaco & Eze - Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Monaco & Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Monaco: Glamorous Cote d’Azur – 8 hours
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Florence/Pisa (Livorno)
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10/14/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/14/2024 7:00:00 PM |
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Livorno serves as a convenient gateway to Tuscany - which is known for classic landscapes and lush vineyards. Visitors come to see great art centers of Florence, Lucca and Pisa - where names like Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Boticelli, da Vinci, Donatello and Dante come to mind. Pisa is known for its brilliant monuments, which include the 11th-century Cathedral, the Baptistery and the leaning Bell Tower. Lucca is one of the most handsome Romanesque cities in Europe. Its historic center features several fine old churches and lovely squares. Lucca is also known as home of composer Giacomo Puccini, whose birthplace is now a museum. Walking in the historic center, shopping in its elegant stores and enjoying a meal of renowned Tuscan cuisine are some highlights of this area. Downtown Livorno has a fine local market and a variety of fine shops and restaurants. Sights include the 14th-century Loggia della Signoria assembly hall in Florence; the Uffizi Gallery, which houses one of the world's famed museums and the Accademia best-known for Michelangelo's sculptures.
Suggested Private Excursions
Livorno: Cycling Lucca's Medieval Walls - 5 hours
Livorno: Chianti Countryside & Wine Tasting - 8 hours
Livorno: Best of Florence & Pisa - 8 hours
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Rome (Civitavecchia)
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10/15/2024 7:00:00 AM |
10/15/2024 |
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Civitavecchia is the port city for Rome. Rome has always been and remains the Eternal City. With its splendid churches, ancient monuments and palaces, spacious parks, tree-lined boulevards, fountains, outdoor cafés and elegant shops, Rome is one of the world’s most attractive cities. Among the most famous monuments is the Colosseum where spectators watched combats between muscled gladiators and ferocious animals. Stop to see the remains of the Forum, once a political and commercial center. Rome’s squares were enhanced with such imposing structures as the Vittorio Emanuele Monument and grandiose fountains like the Fontana di Trevi. Awe at Christendom’s most magnificent church, the Sistine Chapel. The busy square Piazza Venezia is easily recognized by its imposing Vittorio Emanuele II Monument. Take a stroll to Rome's famous Trevi Fountain. Vatican City is the site of lovely St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica, where for 200 years, Renaissance masters worked on its design and created an unparalleled masterpiece. Visit Vatican Museum.
Suggested Private Excursions
Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours
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Rome (Civitavecchia)
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10/15/2024 |
10/15/2024 7:00:00 PM |
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Civitavecchia is the port city for Rome. Rome has always been and remains the Eternal City. With its splendid churches, ancient monuments and palaces, spacious parks, tree-lined boulevards, fountains, outdoor cafés and elegant shops, Rome is one of the world’s most attractive cities. Among the most famous monuments is the Colosseum where spectators watched combats between muscled gladiators and ferocious animals. Stop to see the remains of the Forum, once a political and commercial center. Rome’s squares were enhanced with such imposing structures as the Vittorio Emanuele Monument and grandiose fountains like the Fontana di Trevi. Awe at Christendom’s most magnificent church, the Sistine Chapel. The busy square Piazza Venezia is easily recognized by its imposing Vittorio Emanuele II Monument. Take a stroll to Rome's famous Trevi Fountain. Vatican City is the site of lovely St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica, where for 200 years, Renaissance masters worked on its design and created an unparalleled masterpiece. Visit Vatican Museum.
Suggested Private Excursions
Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours
Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours
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Naples
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10/16/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/16/2024 |
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From Naples visitors can explore the rugged Amalfi coast, Italy's most romantic stretch of coastline. Near Amalfi is the resort of Positano, where visitors enjoy strolling through streets and shopping in small boutiques. Take an excursion to legendary Pompeii, an ancient Roman city covered and preserved by the debris from the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The monuments of this city are considered to be among the finest of any ancient city in Europe, and visitors can spend a day here learning about life in a Roman town during the first century A.D. The Cathedral of San Gennaro, a fine medieval building, has one chapel containing the tomb of Charles of Anjou, while another houses the cathedral's gold and silver treasure. Among the Christian underground burial vaults discovered in an area of suburban heights, the Catacombs of San Gennaro can be visited. Capodimonte Park - a well-kept tropical park - has a royal palace built by Charles III in 1738 that now houses Naples' picture gallery, the National Museum of Capodimonte.
Suggested Private Excursions
Naples: Food Tour of Naples - 4 hours
Naples: The City of Naples - 8 hours
Naples: Historic Pompeii & Vesuvius - 9 hours
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Naples
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10/17/2024 |
10/17/2024 2:00:00 PM |
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From Naples visitors can explore the rugged Amalfi coast, Italy's most romantic stretch of coastline. Near Amalfi is the resort of Positano, where visitors enjoy strolling through streets and shopping in small boutiques. Take an excursion to legendary Pompeii, an ancient Roman city covered and preserved by the debris from the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The monuments of this city are considered to be among the finest of any ancient city in Europe, and visitors can spend a day here learning about life in a Roman town during the first century A.D. The Cathedral of San Gennaro, a fine medieval building, has one chapel containing the tomb of Charles of Anjou, while another houses the cathedral's gold and silver treasure. Among the Christian underground burial vaults discovered in an area of suburban heights, the Catacombs of San Gennaro can be visited. Capodimonte Park - a well-kept tropical park - has a royal palace built by Charles III in 1738 that now houses Naples' picture gallery, the National Museum of Capodimonte.
Suggested Private Excursions
Naples: Food Tour of Naples - 4 hours
Naples: The City of Naples - 8 hours
Naples: Historic Pompeii & Vesuvius - 9 hours
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Siracusa
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10/18/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/18/2024 11:00:00 PM |
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Sicilia is the favorite island of Gods in traditional poetry. The most powerful and biggest ancient city in Sicilia is Siracusa. Its name may come from the native word "Siraco", which means "marsh", due to the bogs which surrounded the city. Or it may derive from a Phenician etymology signifying the presence of seagulls on its rocky shores. Few cities of the ancient world had the importance Syracuse had in Magna Grecia, the ancient Greek settlements in Italy. The most spectacular monuments in the archeological area surrounded by colorful Mediterranean vegetation are the Greek amphitheatre and the Orecchio di Dionisio (Dionysius' Ear). Besides touring the Archeological Museum that contains beautiful objects, Ortigia Island, the heart of the old Greek city, is worth a visit. Outside the city limits is Eurialo Castle, an incredible structure built to protect the city from the Cathaginians, and Pantalica, the great rocky necropolis in Anapo Valley.
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Valletta
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10/19/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/19/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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Valletta is the capital of Malta. This remarkable fortified city with its massive bastions followed the most advanced Renaissance ideas in town planning, with streets laid straight on a grid looking over the Grand Harbour. Outside the 'City Gate' is the famous Triton Fountain. 'City Gate' has public buses and vendors selling soft drinks and all sorts of traditional fresh Maltese bread and sweets. Freedom Square shows an extraordinary capital with buildings of fine architecture of different tastes and styles ranging from the Mannerism to Baroque to Rococo to Neoclassicism. Valletta is a fascinating city for wandering around looking at what used to be the Knight's own cathedrals and Auberges. The city's backbone is Republic Street, which runs straight through the city center to Fort St. Elmo. Valletta has several narrow, steep side streets decorated with traditional Maltese pastel colored balconies and a statue on almost every street corner. There are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants to choose from.
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At Sea
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10/20/2024 |
10/20/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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10/21/2024 |
10/21/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Kotor
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10/21/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/21/2024 6:30:00 PM |
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Take a step back in time and visit the old town of Kotor, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in this part of the Mediterranean. The asymmetric structure of the narrow streets and squares, combined with the awesome monuments of medieval architecture, contributed to Kotor being placed on UNESCO’s “World’s natural and cultural inheritance” list. From ancient fortification systems surrounding the city to 12th century cathedrals, Kotor is a dream come true for those who revel in history. Entrance to town from the Gurdic spring, consists of 3 separate gates, built from the 13th, 16th and 18th centuries. The Cathedral of St. Tryphon is one of the most visited and impressive churches in the city. According to some texts, the original church was erected in the 8th century and rebuilt in 1166. Two earthquakes, one in 1667 and one in 1979 seriously damaged the cathedral and it continues to be restored to this day. The city is breathtaking in every respect and only a visit will truly reveal all it has to offer.
Suggested Private Excursions
Kotor: Walking Tour - 2 hours
Kotor: Highlights of Montenegro - 8 hours
Kotor sightseeing
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Korcula
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10/22/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/22/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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Korçula is said to be one of the most beautiful as well as the largest of the Croatian islands. Seasoned travelers compare Korçula to a latter-day Eden. Korçula’s main town is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Visit the birthplace of Marco Polo, and see Korçulan buildings featuring mainly Gothic and Renaissance architecture, and residual Romanesque style. View traditional knightly games like the chivalrous Moreska dance, a spectacular, dynamic war-dance with swords that has been in existence for seceral hundred years. Travelers flock to Korcula, appreciating its stunning location, natural beauty and impressive medieval look. If that’s not enough, there are numerous attractions, such as the City Museum, the Bishop’s Treasury, a collection of icons, art galleries and old churches with priceless paintings.
Suggested Private Excursions
The fairy-tale of hiking tour to “Fairies spring” & traditional lunch
Tour of town Korcula & tasting of indigenous wine Grk
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Zadar
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10/23/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/23/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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Zadar's many promenadors on the shore have a feeling they are on board the starboards of which are being laved by the waves carried by the warm zephyrus. Zadar is a town on the seaside. It is floating on the reef and closing from times a gap between itself and land, a harbor which was a pulse of its history. All the maritime and land ways led to this harbour and on their crossings the ancient marketplace was made, which became the origin of the Town, the very springwell of its life.
Suggested Private Excursions
Zadar 2h + Croata workshop
NP Krka full day excursion from Zadar
Private Paklenica hiking tour
Zadar Market tour and cooking class
Pag excursion (Pag, Kolan, Gligora)
National Park Plitvice lakes
Speedboat excursion to Sakarun
Zadar 3h + tickets
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Piran
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10/24/2024 8:00:00 AM |
10/24/2024 7:00:00 PM |
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Venetian styled buildings line the streets of this small and scenic town along the Istrian coastline in Slovenia. The violinist/composer Giuseppe Tartini was from here, and Piran's activity revolves around the square named after him. Multicolored, small boats often line the small harbor. Strunjan Nature Reserve sprawls between Piran and Izola.
Suggested Private Excursions
Piran: Slovenian Coast Roundtrip (Piran, Izola, Koper) - 4h
Piran: Tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana - 8h
Piran: Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h
Piran: Koper and Slovenian Istria - 8h
Piran: Skocjan Caves & Secovlje Salt Pans - 8h
Piran: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle and Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h
Piran: Tour to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - 8h
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Venice (Fusina)
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10/25/2024 7:00:00 AM |
10/25/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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