25 Trips found for "valley of the flowers"

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Exceptional cruise to discover Corsica from north to south
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• Dinner with Corsican music and songs in a traditional inn
• The island’s major areas: Ajaccio, Calvi, Bonifacio, and Porto-Vecchio
• Cap Corse
• The natural wonders : the Îles Sanguinaires, the Calanques de Piana(1) and the Balagne Region

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : CRUISE THROUGH THE LEGENDARY STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR and along the Moroccan coastlines
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • MOROCCO
    • Enchanting and colorful Marrakesh
    • Southern Morocco: Authentic Taroudant and the Tiout palm grove
    • The magical atmosphere of Casablanca
    • Rabat, a coastal Imperial City
    • Chefchaouen, a gorgeous blue-wash town nestled high up in the Rif Mountains
  • SPAIN
    • Granada and the Alhambra, the palace from the Nasrid dynasty and a marvelous example of Andalusian architecture
• Visit exceptional sites
  • Opulent Hassan II Mosque, dominating the seaside landscape
  • Delightful Jardin Majorelle, one of the most phenomenal botanical gardens in Morocco
• DELICIOUS, COLORFUL CUISINE
  • Tastings of wine and cheese from the Canary Islands
  • Tasting of Moroccan pastries and mint tea on board
  • Typical Moroccan lunch at the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh
  • Spanish cocktail hour on board with tapas and sangria
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises—from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    The Strategic Challenges of the Strait of Gibraltar
    Casablanca, Morocco's Young Economic capital
    Following the Footsteps of the Conquistadors

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : CRUISE THROUGH THE LEGENDARY STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR and along the Moroccan coastlines
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • SPAIN
    • Granada and the Alhambra, the palace from the Nasrid dynasty and a marvelous example of Andalusian architecture
  • MOROCCO
    • Chefchaouen, a gorgeous blue-wash town nestled high up in the Rif Mountains
    • The magical atmosphere of Casablanca
    • Rabat, a coastal Imperial City
    • Enchanting and colorful Marrakesh
    • Southern Morocco: Authentic Taroudant and the Tiout palm grove
• Visit exceptional sites
  • Opulent Hassan II Mosque, dominating the seaside landscape
  • Delightful Jardin Majorelle, one of the most phenomenal botanical gardens in Morocco
• DELICIOUS, COLORFUL CUISINE
  • Spanish cocktail hour on board with tapas and sangria
  • Tasting of Moroccan pastries and mint tea on board
  • Typical Moroccan lunch at the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh
  • Tastings of wine and cheese from the Canary Islands
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises'from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    The Strategic Challenges of the Strait of Gibraltar
    Casablanca, Morocco's Young Economic capital
    Following the Footsteps of the Conquistadors
• Onboard lecture

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the most beautiful sites in Upper Egypt: The Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Edfu, the Philae Temple Complex, and Kom Ombo
• Local boat tour around the island of Elephantine
• THE MUSTS:
  • The Valley of the Kings and four of its tombs, including Seti I
  • The magnificent Philae Temple Complex

HIGHLIGHTS

• Exclusive itinerary around Sicily and up the Italian Peninsula
• THE MUST-SEE SITES:
  • The fascinating ruins in Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • The dramatic Amalfi Coast
  • Trapani and its salt flats
  • Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples

HIGHLIGHTS

• Exclusive itinerary around Sicily and up the Italian Peninsula
• THE MUST-SEE SITES:
  • Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples
  • Trapani and its salt flats
  • The dramatic Amalfi Coast
  • The fascinating ruins in Pompeii and Herculaneum

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• THE CANARY ISLANDS: A BIOSPHERE RESERVE
  • Black sand beaches; lush forests; steep cliffs; dark, ragged crags; waves of dunes; charming, colonial towns; and bustling cities: The Canaries are a study in contrasts.
• VISIT THE HEART OF SIX ISLANDS
  • Three national parks: Teide, Garajonay, and Timanfaya
  • Tours of Gran Canaria, La Gomera, and Fuerteventura
• A DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE
  • Local wine and cheese tastings

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• THE CANARY ISLANDS: A BIOSPHERE RESERVE
  • Black sand beaches; lush forests; steep cliffs; dark, ragged crags; waves of dunes; charming, colonial towns; and bustling cities: The Canaries are a study in contrasts.
• VISIT THE HEART OF SIX ISLANDS
  • Three national parks: Teide, Garajonay, and Timanfaya
  • Tours of Gran Canaria, La Gomera, and Fuerteventura
• A DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE
  • Local wine and cheese tastings

• Onboard welcome reception
• Choice of guided tour in Luxembourg or wine walk or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or hike to its Castle Ruins with your Adventure Host; wine tasting
• Choice of guided walk with visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill); sail through the Moselle Valley
• Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; classical concert
• Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
• Canal cruise
• Explore the waterways, wine regions, and historic hills from Luxembourg to Holland
• You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Grevenmacher on the beautiful Moselle River

• Onboard welcome reception
• Canal cruise
• Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
• Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; in Rüdesheim choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument; free time in Koblenz in the evening
• Sail through the Moselle Valley; choice of guided walk with visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill)
• Choice of guided walk in Bernkastel or hike with your Adventure Host to the Castle; wine tasting
• Choice of guided tour in Luxembourg or wine walk or bike with your Adventure Host
• Travel by motorcoach from Grevenmacher to Luxembourg City or Metz; continue by high-speed train to Paris; guided sightseeing
• Visit to Ateliers de Lumières
• Start this magnificent river cruise vacation in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam
• See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten

• Onboard welcome reception
• Canal cruise
• Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
• Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; in Rüdesheim choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument; free time in Koblenz in the evening
• Sail through the Moselle Valley; choice of guided walk with, visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill)
• Choice of guided walk in Bernkastel or hike with your Adventure Host to the Castle; wine tasting
• Choice of guided tour in Luxembourg or wine walk or bike with your Adventure Host
• This magnificent European river cruise vacation begins in Holland’s colorful, modern capital of Amsterdam
• See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Navigation on one of the largest European waterways, the Rhine reveals its history from Strasbourg to Amsterdam
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Rüdesheim and the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
  • Amsterdam and its unique architecture by bus or by bike
  • The Keukenhof Floral Gardens(1)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : Port of calls in Roses and Palamos, little-known cities on the Costa Brava
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso
  • Granada and its Alhambra
  • Cartagena, an old port city
  • Historical Tarragona
  • The Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes and its Catalan Romanesque architecture
  • The Fishing Museum in Palamos and a tasting of wines in the Bodega Brugarol
  • The Dali Theater-Museum, the world’s largest Surrealist work of art
  • The best sites in Barcelona
  • The Gaudi masterpieces La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
• DELICIOUS SPANISH CUISINE
  • Tasting of Spanish cold cuts at La Boqueria Market in Barcelona
  • Onboard Spanish cocktail party with Sangria and tapas
  • Paella, one of Spain’s delicious dishes
  • Tasting of Spanish pastries on board
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises—from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    Barcelona, Capital of the Distinctive Autonomous Community of Catalonia.
    Gaudi, Dali, and Picasso—Spain’s Three Contemporary Geniuses
    The Culture, Contrasts, and History of Andalusia

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : Port of calls in Roses and Palamos, little-known cities on the Costa Brava
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • The best sites in Barcelona
  • The Gaudi masterpieces La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
  • The Dali Theater-Museum, the world's largest Surrealist work of art
  • The Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes and its Catalan Romanesque architecture
  • The Fishing Museum in Palamos and wine tasting
  • Historical Tarragona
  • Cartagena, an old port city
  • Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso
  • Granada and its Alhambra
• DELICIOUS SPANISH CUISINE
  • Tasting of Spanish cold cuts at La Boqueria Market in Barcelona
  • Onboard Spanish cocktail party with Sangria and tapas
  • Paella, one of Spain's delicious dishes
  • Tasting of Spanish pastries on board
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises, from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    Barcelona, Capital of the Distinctive Autonomous Community of Catalonia.
    Gaudi, Dali, and Picasso, Spain's Three Contemporary Geniuses
    The Culture, Contrasts, and History of Andalusia
• Onboard lecture

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise along the majestic Rhine from Amsterdam to Strasbourg
• Explore unique flavors and traditions
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • The distinctive architecture of Amsterdam by bus or by bike
  • Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(1) 
  • Charming Rüdesheim and its Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
  • Heidelberg, typical German town

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Navigation on one of the largest European waterways, the Rhine reveals its history from Strasbourg to Amsterdam
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Rüdesheim and the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
  • The Keukenhof Floral Gardens(1)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.

• The romantic Rhine valley and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei
• Discover the Christmas market in Strasbourg
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Cologne, one of the oldest cities in Germany
  • Volendam and Zaanse Schans
  • Amsterdam, the "Venice of the North”
• Midnight Mass in Cologne(1-2)
• Christmas present
• Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• From the Three Countries Bridge to Holland, discover a unique blend of nature and culture
• Discover:
  • Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(1)
  • Haarlem, the golden age of the 17th century