Discover Italy and Greece at their best, when towns and beaches are less crowded and the weather is just right for strolling historic ruins and admiring Greece’s 5,000-plus wildflowers. Feast your eyes on the smooth bone-white columns of Athens’ Parthenon, and the honeycombed spires of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia. Inhale the heady aroma of wild rosemary and thyme mingled with fresh-baked guttiau bread in Cagliari, and the citrus tang of kumquat liqueur in Corfu.
Price Per Night:$832.50 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Arrive Barcelona
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Discover the best of Barcelona
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A choice in Barcelona & embark ship
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Palma de Mallorca
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A morning under sail & Cartagena
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Granada
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Taste of Málaga
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A day in Gibraltar
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Sights of Seville
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Pleasures of a day at sea
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Set sail aboard your Windstar yacht as you chart a course across Spain and Portugal for a treasure trove of discoveries along the trade routes of the first Portuguese and Spanish explorers. Two-night stays in Lisbon and Barcelona bookend this Iberian adventure, which visits Palma de Mallorca, Granada, Seville, Gibraltar, Málaga and more.
Combine Journey to Antiquities and Iconic Western Mediterranean for a magnificent 15-day cruise framed by Athens and Barcelona. Explore the storied sites of ancient Greece and Rome, the glamour of Monte Carlo and the rich history of Marseille, uncovering classical treasures and vibrant cultures at every turn. Overnights in Athens, Florence and Barcelona give you ample time to immerse yourself in the culture, allowing for the most enriching discoveries.
Price Per Night:$63.42 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Abu Dhabi U. Arab Emirates, Salalah Oman, Aqaba (Petra) Jordan, Suez Canal South Egypt, Suez Canal North Egypt, Alexandria Egypt, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Barcelona, Spain, Cadiz (Seville) Spain, La Coruna (Santiago De Compostela) Spain...
Travel through waters once ruled by mighty empires and flourishing city-states during an insightful 8-day cruise from Rome to Athens. Visit Naples, gateway to Pompeii, and Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Discover Crete, the former seat of the once flourishing Minoan kingdom, and see remarkably preserved ancient ruins in Ephesus. Immerse yourself in Athens, the "birthplace of democracy," and admire the famous Acropolis and see the bustling Plaka District.
Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes d’Arles and the Pont du Gard. Explore the world’s largest Gothic palace at Avignon’s grand Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor local wines, hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this eight-day voyage along the Rhône.
Price Per Night:$136.67 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Location(s):
Barcelona
Le Meridien Barcelona is conveniently located within walking distance of the main attractions of Barcelona. The 231 rooms and suites are designed to stimulate curiosity and offer a stylish and comfortable setting. Experience the Hub, the new lobby concept by Le Méridien; a new space that features contemporary designed furniture and curated art installations.
Three magical words everyone loves to hear: Germany to Italy. Sounds wonderful, right? Make the epic trip on this eight-day, hostel-based adventure that’ll have you exploring some of Central and Western Europe’s most iconic cities along the way. You’ll soak up the alpine scenery and vibrant charm of Innsbruck, wander the streets and canals of Venice, and hike around the crystal-clear waters of Lake Misurina. Worked up an appetite? Good, because you’ll make your way from Venice to Florence bef...
Price Per Night:$429.50 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Location(s):
Welcome to Madrid, Madrid of the Bourbons, Through the Guadarrama Mountains to Santiago, Saintly Santiago de Compostela Relaxed Start, Along the Costa Verde to Oviedo Relaxed Start, Picturesque Santillana del Mar and on to Santander, Bilbao, Costa Vasca and San Sebastián Relaxed Start, San Sebastián, Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast Relaxed Start, Pamplona and on to Barcelona, Barcelona, the City of Gaudí...
See spectacular Spain on this 11-day guided tour. Meet a local on the Green Coast of Asturias - a verdant beach along the wild Cantabrian Sea - for a lunch made of locally sourced ingredients and cider. In Oviedo, join a Local Expert for a tour of the town’s 9th Century churches and the Cathedral of the Holy Savior. See the most beautiful village in Spain, Santillana del Mar, where you can wander cobblestone streets until you reach its scenic town square. Relax at your luxury beach resort in Santander, taking in views of the bay below. In Barcelona, allow a Local Expert to lead you through the city’s Gothic Quarter, through the Roman Gate and to the Sagrada Família, a spectacular basilica...
Trace spectacular Adriatic shores and uncover the glories of the Venetian and Hellenic Empires on this cruise 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:$223.67 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Location(s):
Imerovigli
Staying at the Divine Cave Experience allows you to feel submerged in luxury and serenity. The heavenly hotel features 10 cave suites that have been designed to elevate the senses, and all of them have miraculous views of the Aegean and the world-famous Caldera.
Price Per Night:$559.19 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany. Heidelberg Excursion, Frankfurt. Excursion To Rudesheim, Main River Village, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation). Excursion To Munich. Nuremberg (Embarkation)...
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