This 11-day Mediterranean voyage on the Corinthian focuses on several of the varied cultures that contribute to the rich cultural history of the region. First, admire the influence of the Greeks and Normans in northeastern Sicily. Then explore the ruins of once-mighty Carthage, which fell to Rome only after the devastating Punic Wars, which lasted more than 100 years. Continue the journey through Sardinia, Spain, and Portugal.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Rome and transfer to Civitavecchia to embark the Corinthian.
Day 2: Trapani / Erice / Segesta
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Arrive on the island of Trapani and drive up the winding roads to the medieval town of Erice. The town was known for its temple to the fertility goddess, Astarte. Look around the 12th-century Venus Castle and continue to Segesta for a visit to its magnificent Doric temple, which was built in 420 BC. The temple is among the best preserved ancient Greek sites.
Day 3: Cagliari - Sardinia
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Arrive in Cagliari, Sardinia’s capital, built on a hill facing the sea. Disembark and drive to the village of Barumini to visit Su Nuraxi, Sardinia’s most important and impressive nuraghic complex and a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity site. After lunch aboard, spend time at leisure to explore Cagliari on your own, or take an excursion to Nora, whose ancient remains date from the Carthaginian and Roman periods.
Day 4: Porto Torres, Sardinia
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Located at the head of Sardinia’s spacious Asinara Bay, Porto Torres, known in antiquity as Turris Libysonis, was one of the island’s most important cities that prospered from its trade with mainland Italy. Abandoned around 1000, it was revived during the later medieval period. Excavations of the ancient city have revealed the remains of temples, baths, streets, and exquisite frescoes and mosaics. Explore the ancient city and also visit the museum, which houses many of the artifacts from the excavations, and the Basilica of San Gavino, the largest Pisan Romanesque church in Sardinia, built in the 11th century.
Day 5: Palamos, Spain
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
From Palamos, on Catalonia’s Costa Brava, drive along the coast to Empuries, founded by the Greeks around 600 B.C. Explore the remains of the Greco-Roman cities and, en route back to the ship, stop at the quaint medieval village of Pals.
Day 6: Tarragona / Poblet
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Sunny Tarragona is a veritable museum-town, containing remains of practically all of the civilizations that crossed the Iberian Peninsula. Explore its Roman remains, including the seaside-facing amphitheater, and visit the Archaeological Museum, which includes part of the Roman city walls, frescoes, sculpture, and pottery. Drive to the Catalonian countryside to visit the Monastery of Poblet. Beautifully located at the feet of the Prades Mountains, this impressive Cistercian abbey is one of the largest in Spain and features a 12th-century church at its center.
Day 7: At Sea
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy Corinthian’s amenities and onboard lectures while cruising to Malaga.
Day 8: Malaga/Granada
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Granada exemplifies the best of Moorish art, architecture, and culture. Tour the Alhambra, a network of lavishly decorated palaces and irrigated gardens begun in the 13th century by the caliphs of the Nasrid dynasty. After the Christian reconquest, the Alhambra’s mosque was replaced with a church and additional structures were built. The complex is an architectural marvel of lacy arches, filigreed ceilings, slender columns, intricate stucco work, and romantic courtyards adorned with lovely fountains. Also stroll through the splendid Generalife Gardens, adjacent to the Alhambra, a soothing landscape of pathways, patios, pools, fountains, trees, and flowers of every imaginable hue.
Day 9: Huelva/Seville/Italica
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
From Huelva, travel to Seville, one of Europe’s most important and affluent maritime cities. Visit the Alcazar, with its charming Murillo Gardens, and the Gothic Cathedral. Also, you may explore the remains of ancient Italica, once the third largest city in the Roman world, or spend time at leisure in Seville.
Day 10: Lisbon
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy the morning at sea before arriving in Lisbon. Stroll through the Alfama, the city’s oldest district consisting of snaking alleyways, steep cobblestoned streets, and lively tavernas. See the Museu de Artes Decorativas, set in a lovely 17th-century palacio; the Miradouro de Santa Luzia, which offers a splendid view of the tiled roofs of the Alfama; and the 18th-century church of Santa Luzia Visit St. George’s Castle, built in 1147 by King Afonso Henriques as a residence for the Portuguese kings. After the 1755 earthquake, the ramparts remained in ruins until 1938, when a complete renovation began. Next, choose between a visit to Jeronimos Monastery, the culmination of Manueline architecture, or the Gulbenkian Museum, housing one of the finest collections of art in Europe, before returning to the ship.
Day 11: Lisbon / Disembark
1 Breakfast
In the morning, disembark in Lisbon, Portugal, and transfer to the airport for your independent return flights.
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Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
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21 hours ago
Kelly and Rhenee were excellent to work with on planning our trip. The logistics all worked smoothly and everyone was friendly and on time. Our accommodations were very good, particularly the incredible Patagonia Camp in Torres del Paine! Our guides on every excursion were outstanding and made the hikes memorable! Overall we had a wonderful trip with incredible memories!
Scott Gibson
23 hours ago
Adventure Life is definitely a first-class safari tour company, and our representative was Franny Friesz. First of all, she responded immediately after we contacted Adventure Life. We told Franny that we had never been on a safari, and she was more than eager to offer a mountain of information about the trip. She informed us fully about all the ups, downs, and all arounds! She even prepared a number of packages for us to review -- even after we made changes to the areas we wanted to explore. Friendly, helpful, professional, and extremely knowledgeable -- these words describe Franny, and what a wonderful trip she prepared! We couldn't have asked for better service than Franny of Adventure Life. We HIGHLY recommend her and her outstanding company! Bon Voyage!
Prima Burke
1 day ago
The staff at Adventure Life made planning my family's trip to the Galapagos Islands as easy as possible. They listened to what we were hoping to experience and made thoughtful suggestions about how to accomplish our vacation goals while meeting the needs of travelers ages 17-76! They patiently answered questions and follow up questions in the months leading up to the trip. They helped us trouble shoot and customize the trip in every way possible. The logistics involved in traveling from Boston to the Galapagos are innumerable. The Adventure Life staff helped us arrange every detail and the team they assembled in the Galapagos was tremendous. I have never done a trip this big before and after working with Adventure Life this time--would not hesitate one second in working with them again.
Jennifer Howard Schroeder
2 days ago
Kevin got right on our request and had us booked within the week
Linda Cummings
3 days ago
The info on the website was laid out very well. I did some comparisons with other tours and found Adventure Life met a lot of what I wanted in an Antarctica trip at the cheapest price. Requested a quote on Claudia contacted me right away. She answered a lot of questions the I had via email even though she offered to discuss via phone call. I’m more of an email person so appreciated how she accommodated that and answered all my questions. And when I was ready to book, she quickly got the ball rolling with getting our spots reserved on the trip my friend and I wanted. Thanks again, Claudia!