Tour Pace: Leisurely. Which ever cruise you opt for, you are destined for care-free days basked by the sun and caressed by the sea. Each moment aboard offers an impressive choice of activities, warm and personal service and an authentic Mediterranean flair. While each new port of call presents a wealth of exciting new experiences and happy memories. Hotels: With rooftop views to both the Acropolis and the Aegean Sea the Metropolitan hotel is well situated in the coastal area of Athens and within easy reach of the city centre.

This vacation includes highlight cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice, and also overnights in Lucca and in St. Francis' Assisi. All major sights have been included, such as St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum in Rome, Michelangelo's David in Florence, St. Mark's, and Doges' Palace with the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, which you enter by private boat, and St. Francis' Basilica and St. Clare's Church in Assisi. However, this vacation offers even more: special welcome and farewell dinners at lively Roman restaurants, a stop in Pisa to marvel at the Leaning Tower, walking tours of Lucca and Siena - famous for the biannual, medieval-style..

This tour is a whirlwind of sightseeing, history & culture as you hit the highlights of England, Scotland & Ireland. Practice your Liverpudlian accent in the home of rock & roll's original Fab Four - The Beatles! Stroll Edinburgh's Royal Mile, then grab some binoculars to search for the Loch Ness monster. Add in drinking Guinness, kissing the Blarney Stone, castles, cathedrals & you've got an one awesome experience!

Italy appeals to the heart and soul of every traveler- with its historical significance and extraordinary beauty. It inspires a sense of romance, excitement, creativity, and amazing cuisine. On this incredible getaway, explore Italy's most famous cities . Start in romantic Venice and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, guided sightseeing with visits to St. Mark's Square & Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowers' demonstration. Join an Acetaia vinegar tasting near Modena, and spend a night in Florence, where you'll admire Michelangelo's David and visit sculpture - filled Signoria Square. In Siena, Italy's best-preserved medieval town, a guided walking tour includes the Duomo and Piazza del Campo.

Discover two vibrant Mediterranean countries on one exciting vacation. Begin in Rome with two overnights and guided sightseeing that visits the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Next, follow the coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea to marvel at Pisa's Leaning Tower. Then spend two nights in Tuscany with Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance," and join the included walking tour of the historical center. In Verona, see Juliet's famous balcony; in Venice, enjoy a canal boat ride to St. Mark's Square and marvel at the elaborate architecture. Board an overnight ferry in Ancona and head to Greece. Visit Olympia and the impressive Mycenae archaeological site, and see the Corinth Canal. In Athens, the Acropolis is a highlight of the included sightseeing tour. Then embark your ship and cruise among the spectacular Greek isles, including stops in Mykonos; Kusadasi, Turkey; Crete; and Santorini. Return to Athens for a final overnight and the conclusion of your vacation.