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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Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
Lisa Bridge
TrustScore 4.8 | 175 reviews
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1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.