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Explore the beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica
from $2,660
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Treasures of Corsica

Nice - Civitavecchia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Wander Nice’s historic Vieux Nice
  • Experience Monaco’s Prince’s Palace
  • Visit L'Ile Rousse’s Place Paoli
  • Discover Elba’s local vineyards
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Nice / Civitavecchia
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Experience an 8-day Mediterranean cruise on the Royal Clipper from Nice to Civitavecchia, exploring the French and Italian Rivieras, Corsica, and Elba. Highlights include Monaco's glamour, the beauty of Portofino, and tours of Napoleon's birthplace and exile villa.
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Relax by the sea near colorful Nice
from $2,570
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Grand Prix Finals

Nice - Civitavecchia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Nice’s old town
  • Experience Monaco’s Grand Prix
  • Discover Saint-Florent’s citadel
  • Relax on Porticcio’s beaches
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Nice / Civitavecchia
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Set Sail an 8-day Royal Clipper cruise through the Mediterranean, visiting stunning destinations like Nice, Corsica, and Sardinia. Experience rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking scenery, culminating in Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome.
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Coast of Ortigia island at city of Syracuse
from $3,218
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The Best of the Mediterranean

Roundtrip Valletta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle de L'Adriatique
  • Explore Saint John's Baroque
  • Taste chocolate in Modica
  • Ascend mighty Mount Etna
  • Stroll Mdina’s medieval streets
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Valletta / Valletta
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Discover the best of the Mediterranean as you explore the magic of Malta and Sicily on an 8-day cruise aboard La Belle de l’Adriatique, featuring UNESCO sites, historic towns, and local flavors. From Valletta to Syracuse, enjoy every excursions, cultural treasures, and vibrant onboard festivities.
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Explore Sibenik on the Dalmatian Coast
from $6,999
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Greece & Italy Reflections

Venice to Athens - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Cruise scenic Corinth Canal
  • Tour historic Sibenik fortress
  • Explore the Delphi ruins
  • Discover Parga’s Venetian castle
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Venice / Piraeus
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Embark on this 9-day cruise aboard the World Traveller from Venice to Athens, exploring the Adriatic and Aegean Seas. Highlights include Venice’s canals, Sibenik’s fortresses, Parga’s vibrant coastal setting, Delphi’s ancient ruins, sailing the Corinth Canal, Nafplion’s Venetian castles, and Athens’ iconic landmarks.
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Swim in the clear waters of the Mediterranean
from $2,570
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Voiles de Saint Tropez

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Nice’s coastal charm
  • Discover Lerici’s seaside villages
  • Visit Portoferraio’s vineyards
  • Swim Sant'Amanza’s crystal waters
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Nice / Nice
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring the stunning Mediterranean coasts of France, Italy, and Corsica. Journey from Nice to Lerici, Portoferraio, and St. Tropez, enjoying historical sites, breathtaking views, and vibrant local culture.
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Porticcio Beach
from $2,720
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Nice to Rome

Nice - Civitavecchia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Wander Nice’s Promenade des Anglais
  • Tour Monaco’s Palais du Prince
  • See Portofino’s pastel houses
  • Visit Bastia’s Old Town harbor
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Nice / Civitavecchia
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Village Visits, Local Market Visits
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Set sail on a 9-day Mediterranean cruise from Nice to Civitavecchia aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Monaco, the colorful Portofino, and Corsica’s highlights. Visit Elba to tour Napoleon’s villa and conclude your adventure with access to Rome.
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Colorful buildings line Venice's canals
from $2,570
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Croatia & Montenegro

Roundtrip Venice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Admire Venice’s gondolas
  • Explore Pesaro’s seaside charm
  • Wander Sibenik’s medieval streets
  • Discover Kotor’s Venetian past
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Venice / Venice
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper from Venice to the Adriatic’s coastal gems, including historic cities like Dubrovnik and Kotor. Explore cultural sites and stunning landscapes, and unwind in beautiful locations before returning to Venice.
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An aerial view of the city Malaga
from $2,990
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Malta, Balearics & Spain

Valletta - Malaga - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Valletta with its heritage
  • Discover Porto Empedocle
  • Visit Cagliari and its Castello
  • Experience Ibiza with its beaches
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Valletta / Malaga
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Embark on a 10-day sailing cruise from Valletta to Malaga, visiting Sicily, Sardinia, Menorca, Ibiza, and Cartagena. Explore historic landmarks and enjoy relaxing days at sea on Star Clippers’ tall ships.
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Explore the quaint towns along the Croatian coast
from $2,710
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Classic Adriatic Escapes

Roundtrip Venice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Admire Venice’s Renaissance glories
  • Discover Kotor’s medieval streets
  • Swim Dubrovnik’s clear waters
  • Stroll Komiza’s waterfront
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Venice / Venice
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Embark on an 8-day Adriatic cruise from Venice on the Royal Clipper, exploring Croatia’s coast, including Dubrovnik's Old Town and Kotor's UNESCO site. Relax in Komiza and Rovinj, concluding your journey back in Venice.
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Calvi, Corsica, France
from $2,660
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Ligurian Sea & Monaco E-Prix

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Stroll Nice’s Promenade des Anglais
  • Experience Monaco E-Prix
  • Admire Porto Venere
  • Swim Sant'Amanza bay
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Nice / Nice
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Embark on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, featuring the Monaco E-Prix and visits to stunning locations like Porto Venere and Corsica. Enjoy a blend of thrilling racing, rich history, and breathtaking scenery along the French and Italian Riviera.
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Beautiful Taormina, Italy, with Mt. Etna in the background
from $31,340
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Islands of the Mediterranean

Piraeus - Malaga - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Athens’ Acropolis
  • Discover Mykonos’ iconic windmills
  • Wander Santorini’s streets
  • Experience Chania’s Venetian harbor
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Piraeus / Malaga
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Embark on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, exploring iconic Greek islands like Mykonos and Santorini, along with the charming coastal towns of Sardinia and Ibiza. This journey combines rich cultural immersion, stunning scenery, and regional flavors across Southern Europe.
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Athens Acropolis
from $1,740
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Sicily & Greece

Piraeus - Valletta - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Athens ancient Agora
  • Walk Monemvasia twisting alleys
  • Wander Syracuse baroque piazzas
  • Discover Valletta capital
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Piraeus / Valletta
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Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on a 6-day Mediterranean cruise from Piraeus to Valletta aboard the Star Clipper, visiting historic sites in Greece, Italy, and Malta. Highlights include Monemvasia, Pilos, and Syracuse, concluding in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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View of Valletta
from $1,710
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Sicily & Greece

Valletta - Piraeus - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Explore Valletta’s peninsula
  • Discover Syracuse’s vast ruins
  • Visit Pilos’ ancient palace
  • Enjoy cafes in Monemvasia
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Valletta / Piraeus
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Variable
Embark on a 6-day cruise from Valletta to Athens aboard the Star Flyer, exploring Sicily's archaeological wonders and Greece's historic sites. Experience relaxation at sea and visit ancient locales like Pilos and Monemvasia before concluding your journey in Piraeus.
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Stroll along Barcelona's famed beaches
from $15,600
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Mediterranean Wonders: Sicily, Greece, Sardinia, and Beyond

Spain - Greece - 13 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Cruise the Mediterranean Sea
  • Explore standing stones on Menorca
  • Taste Sicilian wine
  • Swim at Kefalonia
  • Explore Delphi and Corinth Canal
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Barcelona / Athens
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Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on a 13-day Mediterranean Wonders Cruise from Spain to Greece aboard National Geographic Orion, explore ancient ruins, medieval towns, and local cuisine. Visit Menorca’s prehistoric stones, Bonifacio’s citadel, Sardinia’s artisan villages, savor Sicilian wine, swim in Kefalonia’s waters, and explore Delphi.
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Wander the cobbled streets of Rovinj
from $3,990
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Adriatic Jewels

Venice - Dubrovnik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Callisto
  • Wander Kotor’s medieval alleys
  • Discover Rovinj in Croatia
  • Visit St. James Cathedral
  • Try a truffle hunting in Istria
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Venice / Dubrovnik
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Set sail for an 8-day Adriatic cruise on the M/Y Callisto, exploring the stunning coasts of Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro. Discover Venice’s charm, Dubrovnik's medieval walls, and the breathtaking Bay of Kotor while enjoying local cuisine and rich culture.
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Explore the colorful city of Valletta
from $2,970
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Malta, Balearic & Spain

Malaga - Valletta - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Explore Malaga’s Moorish Alcazaba
  • Discover Almeria’s grand Alcazaba
  • Wander Ibiza’s streets
  • Admire Mahon’s architecture
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Malaga / Valletta
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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Malaga to Valletta, visiting historic sites like Almeria's Alcazaba and Ibiza's Dalt Vila. Enjoy rich cultures, stunning landscapes, and Mediterranean cuisine aboard the Star Flyer.
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Explore the ancient Acropolis
from $2,290
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Sicily & Greece

Piraeus - Valletta - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Wander Athens Ancient Agora
  • Explore Pylos Navarino Bay
  • Explore Syracuse’s historical ruins
  • Visit Valletta’s museums palaces
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Piraeus / Valletta
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Variable
Set sail on a 7-day Mediterranean cruise from Piraeus to Valletta aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring historic Athens, Monemvasia's Byzantine fortress, and Pylos, famous for King Nestor’s Palace. Discover Sicily's Syracuse and Malta's Gozo, known for diving and coastal caves, before concluding in the fortified capital of Valletta.
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French Cheese
from $16,595
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A Mediterranean Feast

Naples - Lisbon - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore archaeological Pompeii
  • Taste Naples' iconic pizza
  • Discover the Palace of Caserta
  • Visit Monaco's 'The Rock'
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Naples / Lisbon
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Wine Tasting
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Set sail on a 17-day cruise from Naples to Lisbon aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring the Mediterranean's rich culinary heritage. Experience local gastronomy and culture while visiting historic sites, traditional villages, and renowned wineries.
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