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Mediterranean blue Dubrovnik from above
from $6,260
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Natural Wonders and Cultural Jewels of Dalmatia

Venice - Dubrovnik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Explore Venice’s timeless alleys
  • Admire Primosten’s peninsula views
  • Walk Split’s Roman palace
  • Wander Hvar’s ancient plains
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Venice / Dubrovnik
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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Venice to Dubrovnik on the Le Bougainville, featuring relaxing activities and unique excursions like truffle hunting and vintage car tours. Explore historic towns and stunning UNESCO sites along the culturally rich Adriatic coastline.
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Colorful local boats in Greece
from $11,290
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A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Greece

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore historic Athens landmarks
  • Marvel at Delos ruins
  • Enjoy Mykonos’ seaside charm
  • Relax in car-free Hydra
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Athens / Athens
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Set sail on Le Champlain for an 8-day round-trip Mediterranean Cruise from Athens through the Greek Islands. Explore Heraklion, Santorini, Rhodes, Amorgos, Delos, Mykonos, and Hydra. Discover ancient ruins, scenic landscapes, and charming whitewashed villages. Each destination reveals a unique part of Greece’s history, culture, and beauty.
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Explore the ancient Acropolis
from $9,070
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The Greek islands with Nemanja Radulovic and friends

Athens Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore Ancient Philippi
  • Discover Thessaloniki’s Heritage
  • Walk Volos' Traditional Villages
  • See Monasteries of Athos
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Athens / Athens
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Sail on an 8-day round-trip cruise from Athens aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring northern Greece. Visit Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Mount Athos, Kavala, Limnos, and Hydra. Discover UNESCO sites, historic towns, and coastal trails. Highlights include Byzantine churches, ancient ruins, and local cuisine along the Aegean coast.
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Stroll the ancient walkways of Athens
from $6,590
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Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean

Athens - Valletta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore ancient Athens landmarks
  • Walk Nafplion’s fortress paths
  • Discover Corfu’s old town
  • Tour Valletta’s historic streets
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Athens / Valletta
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Sail from Athens to Valletta on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville. Visit Nafplion, Monemvasia, Gythio, Corfu, Gallipoli, and Syracuse. From ancient fortresses and neoclassical towns to volcanic coasts and baroque streets, explore the deep cultural heritage of Greece, Italy, and Malta along the Ionian and Aegean seas.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $10,420
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Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Hike near Texas Bar
  • Enjoy Monaco Glacier views
  • Discover Soraust Nature Reserve
  • Explore the preserved Pyramiden
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Paris / Paris
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Wildlife Viewing
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Embark on a 8-day cruise through Norway’s Svalbard archipelago aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Longyearbyen, Ny-Alesund, Texas Bar, Alkefjellet, and Isfjorden. Hike Arctic landscapes, view glaciers, encounter wildlife, and explore historic Arctic settlements.
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Svalbard Landscape
from $8,560
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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Longyearbyen landscapes
  • See Ny-Alesund research settlement
  • Ice floe exploration
  • Discover Texas Bar hut
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Paris / Paris
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Hiking, Kayaking
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Explore Spitsbergen on an 8-day cruise through Arctic fjords, ice edges, trapper huts, glaciers, and scientific settlements. Visit Longyearbyen, Samarinvagen, Varsolbukta, Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden, Raudfjorden, and Ny Alesund. Step ashore at historic sites, and navigate icy waters by ship and zodiac.
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Total Solar Eclilpse
from $10,320
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A Solar Eclipse at Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Lisbon Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Discover Portimao and Algarve lands
  • Discover Marbella old town
  • Visit Ronda viewpoints
  • Witness a total solar eclipse
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Lisbon / Lisbon
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Set sail on an 8-day voyage from Lisbon aboard Le Boreal, exploring Portimao, Marbella, Cadiz, and Figueira da Foz. You stroll historic towns, coastal cities, and Andalusian streets, then observe a total solar eclipse at sea under open skies, combining culture, science, and rare natural spectacle.
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Natural beauty of Ireland
from $5,950
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Around the Emerald Isle

Cork to Dublin - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Giant’s Causeway basalt formations
  • Observe Killybegs fishing port life
  • See Galway lively cultural streets
  • Visit Dingle cliffs and beaches
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Cork / Dublin
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Sail along Ireland’s coastline from Cork to Dublin on an 8-day cruise aboard L'Austral and explore vibrant towns and scenic harbors. Visit Kinsale, Bantry, Dingle, Galway, Killybegs, and Portrush. Engage with local traditions, taste regional flavors, and explore iconic landmarks. . This cruise combines cultural discovery with coastal exploration.
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Sunset view from Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
from $5,160
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Morocco to Spain’s Andalusian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys

Casablanca to Lisbon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Visit Tangier's Medina and Kasbah
  • Discover Malaga Alcazaba Fortress
  • Cruise the Strait of Gibraltar
  • Wander at Marbella's Old Town
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Casablanca / Lisbon
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Urban Exploration
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Sail on an 8-day cruise from Casablanca to Lisbon, crossing Morocco, southern Spain, and Portugal aboard Le Boreal. Explore medinas, Andalusian cities, Atlantic ports, historic landmarks, coastal towns, and UNESCO sites.
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Bright blue waters of the Caribbean
from $5,360
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Pearls of the Caribbean

Fort-de-France Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Wander at Fort-de-France Harbor
  • Discover Union Island Beaches
  • Snorkel at Tobago Cays Reefs
  • Swim Pompierre Beach Les Saintes
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Fort de France / Fort de France
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Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling
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Embark on an 8-day Caribbean cruise from Martinique through the Grenadines aboard Le Bougainville. Explore vibrant towns, secluded beaches, coral reefs, tropical islands, and volcanic landscapes. Snorkel, swim, stroll along scenic shores, and enjoy historic sites.
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Explore beautiful Nafplion, Greece
from $6,930
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Landscapes and historic sites of the Peloponnese

Athens Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover Athens Acropolis heritage
  • Corinth Canal crossing
  • Explore Olympia ruins
  • Monemvasia medieval fortress
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Athens / Athens
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Explore Greece on an 8-day cruise round the Peloponnese aboard Le Champlain. Start and end in Athens, cross the Corinth Canal, and visit Delphi, Olympia, Katakolon, Gythio, Monemvasia, Nafplion, and Hydra with guided cultural excursions and island walks.
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Sunset over Athens' port
from $7,270
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European Autumn in the Aegean Sea

Athens Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • See Athens Acropolis monuments
  • Explore Skiathos town
  • Explore Kavala old town
  • Discover Skiathos' white houses
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Athens / Athens
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting
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Sail an 8-day cruise through Greece aboard Le Champlain, roundtrip from Athens. Visit Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Limnos, and Hydra, combining UNESCO landmarks, ancient ruins, island towns, cultural walking tours, and scenic sailing along Mount Athos.
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