Mediterranean Odyssey

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This itinerary has been planned to explore the magnificent scenery and fascinating history that this remarkable sea has to offer: from the elegance of the Alhambra and the splendors of Imperial Rome to the picturesque Cote d’Azur and the treasures of Renaissance Florence. Your journey begins with a two-night hotel stay in the charming capital of Portugal, Lis...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Guided tour of the magnificent Alhambra and its gardens.
    • A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of CARCASSONNE.
    • Cruising Cinque Terre.
    • Explore the Roman sites of the city in the Gothic quarter.
    • City tour including Belem and Alfama quarters, the Monastery of Jeronimos

What's this trip about?

    This itinerary has been planned to explore the magnificent scenery and fascinating history that this remarkable sea has to offer: from the elegance of the Alhambra and the splendors of Imperial Rome to the picturesque Cote d’Azur and the treasures of Renaissance Florence. Your journey begins with a two-night hotel stay in the charming capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Gothic cathedrals, majestic monasteries and quaint museums are all part of Lisbon’s colorful cityscape. 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range50 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLisbon
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • All meals and wine with dinner on board
    • Shore excursions, with several options at selected ports
    • Pre- and post-cruise land stays as detailed on each itinerary
    • Lunch (except as noted) on full day excursions
    • All gratuities for restaurant and cabin staff on board
    • Onboard lecture program featuring expert guest speakers
    • Transfers between airports andAegean Odysseyabroad* *Included transfers are provided only in conjunction with arrival and departure dates of cruise-tours as outlined on the website and our brochures. Transfers are only included for guests utilizing Voyages to Antiquity air arrangements.

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Itinerary

Travel Map
31 Aug. - Thursday          Departure Depart North America 01 Sep. - Friday   Lisbon, Portugal Arrival & transfer to hotel 02 Sep. - Saturday           Lisbon, Portugal City tour including Belem and Alfama quarters, the Monastery of Jeronimos. 03 Sep. - Sunday Lisbon, Portugal Day at leisure, optional tour to visit the hilltop town of Sintra.Transfer to Aegean Odyssey 04 Sep. - Monday            Cadiz, Spain Travel to JEREZ de la Frontera for sherry-tasting. Alternative sightseeing tour of Cadiz. 05 Sep. - Tuesday            Malaga, Spain A trip to Granada, including a visit to ALHAMBRA Royal palace or take a panoramic drive to view some of the outstanding sites of Malaga and a visit to the Picasso Museum.  06 Sep. - Wednesday      At sea: Lectures & activities at sea. 07 Sep - Thursday          Valencia, Spain Sightseeing city tour, including the UNESCO World heritage site of the Market & Silk Exchange and the City of Arts & Sciences or a visit to Valencia's gardens.  08 Sep - Friday   Barcelona, Spain Explore the Roman sites of the city in the Gothic quarter. Afternoon at leisure and optional tour.  09 Sep - Saturday           Sete, France A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of CARCASSONNE. An alternative tour of Montpellier. 10 Sep. - Sunday Marseilles, France A choice of day trips to the Papal Palace in AVIGNON or to the sites of Marseilles & Aix de Provence. 11 Sep. - Monday            Monte Carlo, Monaco Cruising the French Riviera in the morning, evening arrival into Monte Carlo 12 Sep. - Tuesday            Monte Carlo, Monaco Included city sightseeing in Monte Carlo or a tour of Monaco. Optional tour: Nice and Riviera.  13 Sep. - Wednesday      Portofino, Italy Cruising Cinque Terre. Free day in Portofino. 14 Sep. - Thursday          Livorno (Florence), Italy Spend the day in Florence, visiting remarkable sites and museums or visit Pisa and Lucca. 15 Sep. - Friday   Rome, Italy Disembark Aegean Odyssey in Civitavecchia and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing including the Colosseum and the Basilica of St Peter’s, or Rome's countryside.  16 Sep. - Saturday           Rome, Italy Day at leisure in Rome, with a choice of optional tours  17 Sep. -Sunday Rome, Italy Transfer to Rome Airport for a flight home    

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Last Updated: 8/25/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Beverages (other than those included at dinner)
    • Beauty and Spa treatments
    • Laundry and pressing services
    • Internet charges and telephone calls
    • Visas and airport taxes where these are payable locally
    • Optional shore excursions, where offered

Accommodation

Altis Avenida

Lisbon,  Portugal

2 nights hotel in Lisbon

Balcony Class

The Altis Avenida is a charming boutique hotel in Lisbon. Located in Restauradores Square in the heart of the city, the architecture and decor of the hotel are glamourous and elegant. The 70 rooms of this five-star hotel provide an atmosphere that is both cosy and sophisticated.

 

Sana Lisboa

Lisbon,  Portugal

2 nights hotel in Lisbon

Premium Class

Located in the heart of Lisbon, Sana Lisboa is a modern hotel that offers spacious rooms with contemporary decor, equipped with all conveniences. Excellently location on Fontes Pereira de Melo Avenue, a short distance from the historic centre of the city, this a perfect base from which to explore Lisbon.

 

The Westin Excelsior

Rome,  Italy

2 nights hotel in Rome

Balcony Class

One of the city’s most imposing palaces, this hotel is rich in history and located on one of the most celebrated streets of Rome, the legendary Via Veneto. Since 1906, the Westin Excelsior has hosted celebrities, statesmen and artists visiting the Eternal City and is nestled between the Spanish Steps and the Borghese Gardens. Its grand guest rooms and indoor pool, with health and fitness centre, make this one of the most unique hotels in Rome.

 

Starhotels Metropole

Rome,  Italy

2 nights hotel in Rome

Premium Class

Starhotels Metropole is located in a peaceful spot, fully refurbished to offer comfort without compromise. You’ll find everything you’d expect from a 4-star hotel in Rome including room service, laundry and dry cleaning, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and a fitness room. The hotel is near the Termini railway station and the Teatro dell’Opera, from where it’s just a short walk to Rome’s most iconic monuments.

 

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