There’s something magical about the light along the Italian, and French Riviera’s, and there’s an azure beauty to the water unlike anywhere else in the world from the birthplace of the Renaissance to the rugged landscape of seaside villages you can discover some of the true jewels of the Mediterranean when you join us to cruise the sparkling coasts of Italy, and France on this small ship crews tore till discover iconic destinations as well as rarely visited gems that preserve a wealth of influences our small ship has access to hidden ports that larger cruise ships can’t get close to allowing you to delve deeper into your destination with a rich itinerary and So much included, it’s easy to see what makes this both a great trip, and a great value you can improve your value, and make the most of your airfare with optional trip extensions visit historic Bologna Italy delve deeper into charming ex, and Provence France, and discover Torino, and Lake Maggiore in Italy from your hometown.
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You’ll set out on a journey of discovery your trip begins in Florence where. You’ll meet your program director, and begin your journey through Italy, and France. You’ll have ample time to explore Florence the capital of Tuscany, and birthplace of the Italian Renaissance before setting out for Volterra, and on to Livorno where.
You’ll board your small ship cruise to the scenic islands of Elba, and Corsica discover the Cinque Terre a unesco world heritage site, and several other colorful coastal towns then disembark to spend the final days of your vacation in can France you a miss journey. You’ll delve into European history, and culture. You’ll enjoy a full discovery on the island of corsica including visits to the thriving port of San flora, and the Terra Nova fortress of bastia.
You’ll also explore the enchanting Italian villages of the Cinque Terre where clusters of terraces are fastened to cliffs that drop dramatically into the sea and You’ll also go ashore in small maritime towns, and fishing communities to delve into local history, and interact with their friendly residents a small ship cruise tour will feature unique educational, and social activities that add to your discoveries while in Tuscany. You’ll explore the Carrara marble quarries from which Michelangelo carefully selected the stone he would later use to carve sculptures like his masterpiece David here.
You’ll learn about the history of marble quarry, and visit a nearby marble workshop to view some modern-day works of art, and experience the warmth of Italian hospitality during a home hosted visit with a local family on picturesque Elbe Island, it’s a great opportunity to connect with the local culture, and with your fellow travelers unlike large cruise ships we can call at smaller ports for discoveries off-the-beaten-path, and as you cruise relax in the comfortable lounge or grab a chair on the sundeck, and watch the world go by while in Europe. You’ll dine on freshly prepared regionally inspired meals your program director will give you insight on personal favorites, and local specialties during your time on land conveniently located hotels put you within reach of local areas of interest hotel amenities always include a restaurant, and bar for socializing while rooms feature a full complement of modern amenities or join us for an optional tour of Monaco, and Monte Carlo where several discoveries await you including old Monaco’s Grimaldi palace st. Nicholas Cathedral, and the famed Monte Carlo Casino, and keep the discoveries going by adding optional extensions to your trip Explorer Bologna Italy the university town where the brightest minds of Italy have gathered for nearly a thousand years here you can continue their scholarly tradition as you delve into the history, and beauty of this city of porticoes, and towers with included features like a city tour balanced by apple time to explore on your own.
You’ll revel in a chance to experience Bologna at your own pace or delve into charming takes on Provence France which will welcome you with its winding lanes, and relaxed atmosphere that once inspired the paintings of Cezanne here. You’ll explore the natural beauty of the French countryside which is rich with deep springs ochre canyons, and mountain slopes for medieval villages – a World War two military cemetery. You’ll savor the many faces of Provence or perhaps.
You’ll travel to Tory know Italy a cultural hub nestled on the river poll gist Reza a thousand-year-old resort town on the shore of crystalline lake maggiore, and two silvery lake otah which French novelist unearthed de valsa described as a gray pearl in a green jewel box. You’ll discover all this, and more as you stroll ancient streets, and cruise the placid waters of Italy’s Alpine north come explore the shores, and Isles of France, and Italy the gems of Tuscany, and the Mediterraneans glittering waters from Florence’s Renaissance influences to the Cinque Terre as dramatic cliffs, and the beautiful beach fronts of can. You’ll discover the history, and culture of the region in the most relaxing, and rewarding manner aboard a private small ship with congenial travellers by your side.
So call today to experience the Riviera’s France Italy, and the Isles with Grand Circle at a value no one can beat.
