Overview
Itinerary
On arrival in Rome, be transferred to your hotel.
This evening, get to know your fellow travellers at a welcome reception. Stay Two Nights: Rome, Sina Bernini Bristol
Today is all about soaking up Rome's iconic sites on a guided exploration.
Afterwards, take a guided tour of the Vatican. You'll also see the frescoes that only Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel can offer.
Tonight, savour a welcome dinner. (B/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Live the Italian good life as you sit down to a Tuscan light lunch of locally made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines.
Explore the Galleria dell'Accademia and see Michelangelo's Statue of David before setting out on a tour of Florence.
Later, enjoy free time to explore before dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)
Travel to Bologna, known as Italy's culinary capital. Take a walking tour of the Old Town, taking in the Piazza Maggiore and the narrow laneways of the popular food district.
Later, board your luxury ship in Venice and settle into your spacious suite.
This evening, get to know your crew and fellow travellers at a welcome dinner. Stay 14 Nights: L'Austral (B/D)
Freedom of Choice:
- You may wish to take a tour of the St Mark's area including the Doge's Palace, an exquisite example of Venetian Gothic architecture. Alternatively, board a local boat to Murano, home to glass-blowing since 1291, and pay a visit to one of the oldest glassware factories.
Relax as your ship sails towards Losinj island. Take a walking tour of the main town, Mali Losinj, and admire the pastel-coloured villas lined up along the waterfront. (B/L/D)
Today, head to beautiful Krka National Park to explore its dramatic waterfalls. The most famous is Skradinski Buk, a large natural pool with high waterfalls at one end and countless cascades at the other as the rushing river forces its way through a barrier of tiny islets. Take a walk along wooden jetties and bridges to admire the falls, as well as the unique flora and fauna.
Later, enjoy a walking tour of Sibenik. (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Witness an exclusive Moreska performance. This traditional sword dance dates back centuries and involves two groups of dancers representing opposing kingdoms engaging in battle to win over the heart of the King's fiance.
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps ride a cable car to the top of Srd Mountain for views of the town sprawled out beneath you, or learn about the city's walls on a guided tour.
Cruise the stunning fjord of Kotor Bay in Montenegro.
Upon arrival in Kotor, enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town. During time at leisure, those feeling energetic may like to climb the 1,350 steps to the top of the town's fortifications, or alternatively, delve into history at the Maritime Museum.
This evening, relax on board with fellow passengers as your vessel sails towards Italy. (B/L/D)
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps enjoy a guided city tour and wander past the town's Romanesque cathedral and see the Castello Aragonese, a fortified castle. Alternatively, visit to the historic town of Lecce, a beautiful Baroque town filled with sandstone palaces and churches.
This morning, arrive in the Greek port of Itea and set off on an excursion to the sacred site of Delphi. In ancient times, Delphi was considered the centre of the known world. Explore the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit the partially reconstructed Treasury of the Athenians. You'll also visit the impressive museum, which houses one of the greatest collections of archaeological treasures.
Later, your ship will traverse the famous Corinth Canal, which is just 21.3 metres wide. (B/L/D)
On a tour of Athens, take in the city's most popular attractions including the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the historic neighbourhood of Plaka. (B/L/D)
Land on the dazzling Greek isle of Mykonos and embark on a guided tour. Visit Ano Mera, the second largest village of the island and enjoy free time to stroll through the main square, before travelling to Kalafatis beach where you will have time to relax and take in the beautiful setting.
Later, take a walking tour through the main town of Chora. Stroll through the tangle of tiny lanes and take in the whitewashed buildings with iconic blue shutters, and see the blue-domed churches. See the old port and the famous windmills so often featured on post cards. You might even see Petros the Pelican, Mykonos' mascot. With the afternoon at leisure, perhaps spend some time by the beach. (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Take an exclusive after-hours tour of the Museum of Olive Oil Production, where you will enjoy an authentic home-cooked meal and folk dancing performance.
This morning you will dock in Kusadasi, located on Turkiye's Anatolian coast. Drive to the nearby ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities of the Eastern Mediterranean. Step back in time today as you immerse yourself in ancient Roman life and imagine the city's former splendour. Broad streets are lined with impressive buildings including the library of Celsus which was built in memory of Celsus Polemeanus, a Roman senator and reportedly a great book lover.
Later, enjoy lunch and a folklore show at a local handicraft museum before returning to your ship. (B/L/D)
Freedom of Choice:
- Perhaps travel to the ancient city of Troy, the location of the legendary Trojan War and the famed Wooden Horse that was the downfall of this remarkable city. Visit the town's enthralling museum, which houses an interesting collection of Trojan artefacts as well as a fascinating range of ancient fossils from the Bronze Age through to modern times. Alternatively, you may wish to tour the ancient city of Assos.
This morning after breakfast, disembark your ship for the final time and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Sit down to a Tuscan light lunch of locally made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines
- In Korcula, take in a traditional sword dance known as Moreska
- Take an exclusive after-hours tour of the Museum of Olive Oil Production, where you will enjoy an authentic home-cooked meal and folk dancing performance
- Experiences in 19 destinations
- The services of an APT cruise director and expert expedition team
- Transfers, port charges and gratuities
- Locally inspired dining - a total of 48 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- 14 nights aboard L'Austral
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Moderate Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for some excursions
- Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified
Deck Plans
Cabins
Deluxe Stateroom
- 243 sq. ft/ 22.5 sq m including private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Flat screen Satellite TV
- Satellite direct line telephone and internet access WiFi
- Desk with stationery and electronic safe
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
Superior Stateroom
- 226 sq ft / 21 sqm
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Shower with French bath products
- Hairdryer & Bath robes
- Flat screen satellite TV
- Desk with stationery, minibar and personal safe
- Internet access WiFi, Video on demand, iPod players and satellite direct line telephone
- 24hr room service
Prestige Stateroom
- 243 sq. ft/ 22.5 sq. m including private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Flat screen Satellite TV
- Satellite direct line telephone and internet access WiFi
- Desk with stationery and electronic safe
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
Deluxe Suite
- 344 sq. ft/ 32 sq. m including private balcony
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Flat screen Satellite TV
- Satellite direct line telephone and internet access WiFi
- Desk with stationery and electronic safe
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- French bath products
- 24hr room service
Prestige Suite
- A bedroom with king-size bed or two single beds and TV
- A lounge with a sofa convertible to a king-size bed or two single beds, armchairs, a TV and a sliding courtesy door
- Two bathrooms with shower
- A private 8 sqm balcony
- Two panoramic sliding bay windows
- Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Minibar
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- 24hr room service
Owners Suite
The Owner's suite is situated on Deck 6. It has been decorated by French interior designers and will provide you with a breathtaking panoramic sea view
- A bedroom with one king-size bed or two single beds and TV
- A living/dining room with a sofa, an armchair, a TV, a 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door
- A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub
- A private 9 m² balcony
- Two panoramic sliding bay windows
- Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- 24hr room service
Brochure
APT Europe (2024)
Availability
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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person
| Base Cabin (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Deluxe Stateroom | $ 1,000 |
| Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 | $ 2,000 |
| Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 | $ 3,000 |
| Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 Only | $ 3,000 |
| Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 | $ 4,000 |
| Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 Only | $ 4,000 |
| Deluxe Suite | $ 12,650 |
| Prestige Suite | $ 24,200 |
| Owners Suite | $ 37,700 |
Upgrade prices shown are per person. Upgrade prices can vary depending on the departure date & the month of travel. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will confirm and include the upgrade price in your quote.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
