Overview:

Journey through Europe's diverse cultures, scenery and historic sights to Greece, the cradle of Western civilisation. After relaxing beside the azure waters of the Aegean, return via Italy's most famous cities to the glistening French capital.

Countries Visited

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3 nights aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, outdoor pool, fitness centre, beauty salon, casino, bars & restaurants.

Cruises include all port taxes and crew gratuities.

Whilst cruising Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) are served daily.

All-inclusive soft-drinks package.

Shore excursion to Ephesus with a Local Expert.

Insight hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage.

Sightseeing by air-conditioned coach with on-board toilet.

Locally hosted in Athens.

Services of a Cruise Director while cruising.

Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours in Athens.

Arrival and departure transfers between the airports and your Insight tour hotels.

Amsterdam: See Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Mint Tower.
Innsbruck: Walk the narrow streets of the Old Town, lined with medieval houses and arcades, to see the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.
Heidelberg: See the red sandstone castle and explore the baroque Old Town.
Füssen: See the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein.
Salzburg: Walk through the Mirabell Gardens with a guide, see Mozart's Birthplace and the Cathedral.
Vienna: Tour the Ring Road seeing the Hofburg, Opera House, Parliament building and St Charles' Church.
Ljubljana: A local expert reveals the medieval castle, City Hall, the Cathedral of St.Nicholas and the Triple Bridge.
Zagreb: See Roosevelt Square and Ban Josip Jelacic Square. Tour the Upper Town to view the Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St Marks Church and the Lotrščak Tower.
Trogir: See the Cipiko Palace and Romanesque Cathedral.
Split: See St. Duje's, the baptistery and the Golden Gate on your guided tour through the labyrinthine streets.
Dubrovnik: See Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace and city walls. Admire the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries.
Kotor: Visit the old town situated on its fjord.
Tirana: Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour.
Athens: See Hadrian's Arch and Temple of Zeus.
Sorrento: Watch the art of ‘intarsio' wood inlaying.
Rome: Visit St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. See the Colosseum and overlook the Forum.
Venice: Cruise, with commentary, to St. Mark's Square. See the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.
Florence: View the Cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise' and Piazza Signoria. Traditional Florence leather-work demonstration.
Pisa: See the famous Leaning Tower.
Monaco: Drive on part of the Grand Prix circuit. See the Grimaldi Royal Palace. See the tomb of Princess Grace.
Lucerne: View the emotive Lion Monument. See the covered Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church.
Paris: See Notre Dame Cathedral, the façades of the Louvre Museum, the Place de la Concorde. Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe.
Athens: See the Royal Palace, Agora, Hadrian’s Arch & Temple of Zeus.
Ephesus: Your Local expert will guide you through one of the world's finest archeological sites.
Mediterranean Legends Cruising: Visit the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Crete & Santorini. Call in at the Turkish port of Kusadasi.
Volendam: Visit a Cheese Farm with a Local Expert in the Dutch Countryside.
Lucerne: You are offered a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening. Choose your own ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience.
Paris: In the Latin Quarter, rendezvous with friends at a typical French bistro for a little wine and a Celebration Dinner. Bon Appétit!
31 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 Dinner (D); 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 7 three-course table d'hôte Dinner (DW), 1 Dine-Around evening (DA), and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) all with wine, plus tea or coffee.
Rhine Valley: Watch medieval hilltop castles, sleepy villages and vineyards slip by as you enjoy a scenic cruise.
Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace is a feast for the senses - frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames.
Plitvice: A UNESCO World Heritage site, marvel at the water wonderland as you walk along stunning cascades.
Split: With a local historian, explore above and below ground within the walls of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace - now the heart of modern day Split.
Athens: Ascend the ‘Sacred Rock', the Acropolis, to admire the Parthenon built in 5th century BC as well as the smaller Temple of Athena Nike and Caryatid Beauties.
Isle of Capri: Cruise to the famous isle and in the style of the jet-set, ride up to town by open-top taxi.
Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of the town, frozen in time since the 1st century.
Rome: Be among the select few to gain VIP access into the Vatican Museums, see the Bramante Staircase and Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.
Venice: With classic Italian love songs echoing through atmospheric canals, glide beneath elegant bridges during a traditional gondola serenade.
Pisa: See the famous leaning tower.
Stanserhorn: A spectacular journey by a funicular railway and open-top cable car to the summit of the Stanserhorn for expansive mountain views.
Paris: Venture with a Local Expert through the Latin Quarter and see the Notre Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture.
Paris: Ascend to the viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower for glorious panoramas of the city.
Amsterdam: The bar on the 23rd floor of the luxurious Hotel Okura offers magnificent views.
Heidelberg: The Crowne Plaza is a few minutes' walk from the Neckar River, where you can cross medieval bridges to reach the centre of this Renaissance university city.
Ioannina: Situated next to the 'Lake of Legends', the Du Lac Hotel is a modern hotel offering excellent facilities.
Athens: The Divani Caravel is a luxury hotel situated in the heart of the Greek capital.
Venice: True to its name, the Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal couldn't be better located.