A perfect blend of antiquity and artistry, this 14-day cruise sails from the ancient ruins of Athens and makes a dozen port stops in Greece, Italy and France before disembarking among the contemporary architecture and gleaming, cosmopolitan wonders of Barcelona, Spain. Stroll the narrow streets inside the concealed medieval walls of Monemvasia, Greece and take an exhilarating tour of Corsica’s narrow winding coastal roads outside Calvi, France.
Follow the tides of history with overnight stays in Barcelona and Venice. Marvel at the historic treasures of Montpellier. Stroll among the romance of Marseille and the glamour of Monte Carlo. Stay overnight in Renaissance Tuscany, and see ancient Rome and elegant Naples. Sail around Italy’s boot via Sicilian Messina, the pristine ports of Crotone and Bari, and the remarkable Old Town of Šibenik.
Price Per Night: $69.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Santos (Sao Paolo) Brazil, Rio De Janeiro Brazil, Ilheus Brazil, Salvador Brazil, Maceio Brazil, Funchal (Madeira Is.) Portugal, Vigo (Santiago De Compostela) Spain, Gijon Spain, Southampton (London) United Kingdom, Le Havre (Paris) France...
Price Per Night: $146.78 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Seville
Conveniently located opposite the Cathedral on the city's most famous square, The Querencia de Sevilla provides easy access to restaurants, shops and the city's most popular attractions.
Visit ancient sites and cosmopolitan cities when you combine <i>Ancient Mediterranean Treasures, Journey to Antiquities</i> and <i>Iconic Western Mediterranean</i> into one captivating journey. See remarkably preserved ruins in Turkey and Greece, and call on some of the Mediterranean’s most beloved ports in Italy, Monaco, France and Spain. Overnights in Istanbul, Athens, Florence/Pisa and Barcelona allow you to fully explore the region’s wealth of cultural treasures.
Price Per Night: $484.40 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Barcelona, Palma De Mallorca, Mahon, Valletta, Mgarr (Victoria), La Goulette, Cagliari, Olbia, Sardinia, Bonifacio (Corsica), Civitavecchia
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: $541.07 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Welcome to Madrid, Madrid of the Bourbons, Segovia and Golden Salamanca, Porto, Grande Dame on the Douro, Holy Fátima, Ancient Óbidos and Lisbon Relaxed Start, Lisbon and the Age of the Great Discoveries, Seville, the City of Carmen, Free Time and Flamenco in Seville Relaxed Start, Head for Gibraltar, Mijas and the Costa del Sol, At Leisure on the Costa del Sol Relaxed Start...
Experience the Best of Spain and Portugal on this 15-day guided tour. In Madrid, an art historian will walk you through the Prado Museum, where Spain's most impressive paintings hang. Navigate Segovia’s medieval streets alongside a Local Expert. Journeying to Granada, visit the region’s oldest olive grove, before dining in the home of a local family, sampling local produce and wine. At the Alhambra, explore the palace's lace-like stone walls and wander its manicured gardens. In Seville, stomp to the sounds of an acoustic guitar during a private flamenco dance lesson. In Porto, sip port during a wine tasting, and in Lisbon, see an architectural masterpiece - the Gothic-style Jerónimos Mona...
Price Per Night: $245.29 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Piraeus (Athens), Greece, Days At Sea, Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt, Days At Sea, Rhodes, Greece, Mykonos, Greece, Piraeus (Athens), Greece, Days At Sea, Kotor, Montenegro, Scenic cruising Bay of Kotor...
Price Per Night: $428.43 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Monte Carlo, Marseille, Sète, Barcelona
France’s famed southern coast and Italy’s Renaissance treasures take center stage on this eight-day Mediterranean sojourn. Immerse yourself in Catalonian and Tuscan art, architecture and history during overnights in Barcelona and Tuscany. In the South of France, call on historic Montpellier and picturesque Marseille, and visit Monte Carlo, Monaco’s glamorous city by the sea.
See iconic capital cities including Rome, Valletta, Barcelona, and Istanbul, exploring history, architecture, and culinary delights in each. Plenty of sea days offer you the chance to enjoy Queen Victoria.