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Auf dieser Kreuzfahrt ist die Bordsprache ausschließlich Englisch.
In Zusammenarbeit mit Smithsonian Journeys.
Diese Kreuzfahrt gehört zu einer besonderen Auswahl von PONANT Reisen, die speziell für englischsprachige Gäste konzipiert wurden. Neben den gewohnten Elementen einer PONANT Reise, umfassen die aufgeführten Preise für diese Kreuzfahrten Transfers zum und vom Schiff, Vorträge und Diskussionen an Bord mit Weltklasse-Experten, und einen Landausflug oder eine Aktivität in jedem Hafen, bei denen die Gäste die Sehenswürdigkeiten und vieles mehr entdecken und in die unbekannte Kultur eintauchen können.
Diese 9-tägige Reise in Sizilien und Süditalien an Bord der Le Dumont-d'Urville führt zu den eindrucksvollsten Stätten des Mittelmeers aus der Antike, dem Mittelalter und der Renaissance und bietet gleichzeitig ausgiebige Möglichkeiten, die Speisen und Weine zu probieren, die diesen Teil der Welt für seine Küche berühmt gemacht haben. Da es so viel zu sehen und zu tun gibt, ist die Route so ausgelegt, dass Sie möglichst viel Zeit an Land verbringen können.
Reisebeginn ist in Valletta, Malta. Die erste Station auf Sizilien ist Syrakus, wo Sie Ortygia, das antike Zentrum dieser einst mächtigen griechischen Kolonie, und den umfangreichen archäologischen Park der Stadt besuchen können. Machen Sie eine Weinprobe in einer nahe gelegenen Weinkellerei oder nehmen Sie an Ausflügen teil, die die Erkundung historischer Stätten mit der Verkostung sizilianischer Arancini, Käsesorten, Salami, Brot und Desserts verbinden.
Der wunderschöne Ferienort Taormina thront hoch auf einer Klippe über dem Ionischen Meer und beherbergt ein beeindruckendes griechisches Theater, ein römisches Odeon, Gebäude, in denen sich die arabische und die normannische Kultur vermischen, sowie Villen, die von europäischen Adligen im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert erbaut wurden. Es ist auch Ihr Tor zum Ätna und den Weinbergen, die auf den reichen vulkanischen Böden seiner Hänge gedeihen.
Reggio Calabria auf der anderen Seite der Meerenge von Messina beherbergt das Archäologische Nationalmuseum von Magna Graecia und die weltberühmten Bronzestatuen von Riace. In der Umgebung, sowohl an der Küste als auch in den Bergen im Landesinneren, gibt es eine Reihe von faszinierenden Schlössern und viele Weingüter. Während Ihrer Zeit hier können Sie die Normannenburg in Vibo Valentia, die Ruffo-Burg hoch über der Meerenge von Messina oder die Aragonesische Burg im Dorf Pizzo besuchen. Bei jedem Ausflug können Sie eine Vielzahl lokaler Spezialitäten genießen, darunter die einheimischen Zitrusfrüchte Bergamotte und die Eis- und Fruchtspezialität Tartufo.
Vom Hafen von Agropoli etwa 30 Meilen südlich der Amalfi-Halbinsel aus können Sie nach Paestum fahren, das im 6. Jahrhundert v. Chr. von den Griechen gegründet wurde. Die dorischen Tempel dieser bedeutenden archäologischen Stätten Italiens zählen zu den am besten erhaltenen antiken Bauwerken im Mittelmeerraum. Die Region um Agropoli ist berühmt für die Herstellung von Mozzarella di Bufala Campana. Sie haben die Gelegenheit, bei der Herstellung zuzusehen und das Endprodukt zu kosten.
Zu einem Besuch in Neapel gehört die Erkundung von Pompeji, wo die Zeit nach der Zerstörung durch den Ausbruch des Vesuvs im Jahr 79 n. Chr. stehen blieb. Keine andere Stätte fängt das Alltagsleben im frühen Römischen Reich so eindringlich ein. Weitere Ausflugsziele sind Herculaneum, das das Schicksal von Pompeji teilte, und ein landwirtschaftlicher Betrieb in der Nähe von Sorrent, wo Sie Ihre eigene Version der vielleicht berühmtesten Speise der Region, neapolitanische Pizza, herstellen können.
Sie verbringen einen ganzen Tag in der Ewigen Stadt Rom, wo Sehenswürdigkeiten wie das Kolosseum, der Trevi-Brunnen, die Spanische Treppe, der Vatikan und die Villa Borghese mit Kostproben von Street Food und der Zubereitung der römischen Pizza um Ihre Aufmerksamkeit konkurrieren.
Am letzten Tag machen Sie ab Livorno einen Tagesausflug nach Florenz ins Herz der Italienischen Renaissance. Es sei denn, Sie bevorzugen einen Besuch der Etruskischen Ruinen und des Museums im nahegelegenen Volterra. Alternativ können Sie den Tag damit verbringen, die romantischen Stadt Lucca, den Geburtsort von Giacomo Puccini, und das mittelalterliche Pisa mit seinem prächtigen Dom, dem Baptisterium und dem Schiefen Turm zu erkunden.
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During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
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Smithsonian Journeys
Smithsonian Journeys ist das Reiseprogramm der Smithsonian Institution, eine bedeutende US-amerikanische Forschungs- und Bildungseinrichtung, das aus 21 Museen, dem National Zoological Park, Bildungszentren, Forschungseinrichtungen, Kulturzentren und Bibliotheken besteht. Die Kreuzfahrten in gemeinsamer Kooperation stützen sich auf die Ressourcen von Smithsonian, die auf eine 175-jährige Geschichte zurückblicken, und bieten bemerkenswerte Experten und Erfahrungen. Diese Reisen beziehen insbesonders die lokalen Kulturen mit ein und tauchen tiefer in die Geschichte, Küche, Sprache, Umwelt und Tierwelt eines Reiseziels ein. Seit mehr als 50 Jahren ist Smithsonian Journeys in der Kultur verwurzelt und konzentriert sich auf das Eintauchen und Entdecken von Kulturen - mit dem Ziel, Gäste zu inspirieren und zu einem tieferen Verständnis der Orte beizutragen.
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Einschiffung 27.08.2025 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 27.08.2025 um 18:00
Die vollständig zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe erklärte Hauptstadt Valletta erstreckt sich über eine Halbinsel im Nordwesten von Malta. Vom Tritonbrunnen bis zum Fort St. Elmo biete die Stadt ebenso vielen majestätischen Straßen wie treppenförmig angelegten Gassen. Die farbigen Loggien und die verzierten Erker der hohen Wohngebäude begleiten Sie bei Ihrer Entdeckungstour, die selten von Autos gestört wird. Besichtigen Sie den mit Wappen und Fresken geschmückten Großmeisterpalast. Die St.-Johannes-Kathedrale sowie die seit dem 16. Jh. die Stadt schützenden Wehrmauern gehören auch zu den bedeutendsten Bauwerken der Stadt. Die in Terrassen angelegten Gärten von Barraca verleihen Ihrem Rundgang eine grüne und blühende Note.
Ankunft 28.08.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 28.08.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Mit den zerklüfteten Felsküsten, den endlosen Stränden, dem Ätna, der bedrohlich wie ein Patriarch über seiner Insel thront, und den blühenden Gärten auf den Hügeln präsentiert Sizilien seine Landschaften wie ein Ladenbesitzer, der seine Schätze feilbietet. Cicero beschrieb sie als die „schönste Stadt der Welt“, einst war Syrakus eine der bedeutendsten Städte Siziliens, die es in ihrer Glanzzeit sogar mit Athen aufnehmen konnte. In der zentralen Stadt des antiken Griechenlands lebten zahlreiche Zivilisationen, von denen jede ihre Spuren hinterließ. Dank der Einflüsse der arabischen, römischen, normannischen, byzantinischen und spanischen Kulturen zeichnet sich Syrakus heute durch eine außergewöhnliche Palette an Düften, Farben und Aromen aus.
Ankunft 29.08.2025
Abfahrt 29.08.2025 am frühen Abend
Der an der Ostküste Siziliens in der Provinz Messina gelegene Badeort Taormina gilt als Saint-Tropez der Insel: Kulturerbe, lauschige Strände und Luxus-Shopping haben sich hier vereint. Sie können das 300 Meter über dem Wasser befindliche mittelalterliche Zentrum besichtigen, dessen Terrassen einen freien Blick auf das Mittelmeer eröffnen. Ein weiteres Zeugnis der Vergangenheit der Stadt sind die Ruinen des griechisch-römischen Theaters. Diese äußerst gut erhaltene Stätte zieht Besuchern an, die von der natürlichen Schönheit des Ortes oberhalb einer türkisfarbenen Bucht fasziniert sind.
Ankunft 30.08.2025
Abfahrt 30.08.2025 am späten Nachmittag
An der Südspitze des italienischen Stiefels hütet Reggio di Calabria das östliche Ufer der Straße von Messina. Von der Uferpromenade Lungomare aus bieten sich wunderschöne Ausblicke auf das nur etwas über 3 km entfernte Sizilien und den Ätna. Die Stadt wurde nach dem Erdbeben von 1908 schachbrettartig wieder aufgebaut und besticht mit ihrer Jugendstil- und Belle Époque-Architektur. Der Duft von Bergamotte verrät, dass diese Königin der Zitrusfrüchte hier in Konditorwaren und Parfumerie verarbeitet wird. Unerlässlich ist ein Besuch des Archäologie-Museums, eines des bedeutendsten von Italien. Es zeigt die berühmten Bronzestatuen von Riace, wunderschöne griechische Heldenstatuen aus dem 5. Jahrhundert v. Chr., die 1972 unweit der Stadt auf dem Meeresgrund gefunden wurden.
Ankunft 31.08.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 31.08.2025 am frühen Abend
Die italienische Gemeinde Agropoli in der Provinz Salerno in Kampanien liegt an der Küste von Cilento, am Tyrrhenischen Meer. Die wunderschöne Küste, die unberührte Natur und eine faszinierende Geschichte, die bis in die Antike zurückreicht, werden Sie verzaubern. Der Apennin (vom keltischen Wort „Pen“, felsiger Gipfel) das Rückgrat der italienischen Halbinsel, bildet den majestätischen Hintergrund der Landschaft mit vielen kleinen Buchten. Die herrlichen Strände der Bucht von Trentova tragen zum Ruf der kleinen Stadt als geschätzter Badeort bei.
Ankunft 01.09.2025
Abfahrt 01.09.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Neapel, Hauptstadt des schönen Kampaniens, stellt eine ungewöhnliche Stadt dar, italienischer als Italien. Deren vom Vesuv überragter Golf zählt zu den größten Wunderwerken der Welt. Von den Griechen erbaut, dann von den Römern besetzt, bewahrt die Stadt noch heute das Gedächtnis dieser antiken Zeiten, von denen das Castel dell’Ovo untrennbar bleibt. Aber Neapel hat eine noch vibrierendere und authentischere Seite: enge Gassen, an den Fenstern aufgehängte Wäsche, Gemälde von Caravaggio an den Wänden einer Kirche, ständiger dumpfer Lärm einer nie schlafenden Stadt. Ein überwältigender Ort, den man besichtigen und genießen muss ... Nehmen Sie doch ein Stück Pizza Margherita.
Ankunft 02.09.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 02.09.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Die zwischen dem Tyrrhenischen Meer und den Tolfabergen auf einer etruskischen Stätte erbaute Stadt Civitavecchia strahlt Dolce Vita aus. Als moderne Stadt mit hoher Lebensqualität verbindet sie Kunst und Geschichte. So können Sie prachtvolle historische Stätten wie das Fort Michelangelo oder die Kathedrale des Heiligen Franziskus von Assisi besichtigen. Die ungefähr 80 km von Rom entfernte Stadt ist ein schönes Eingangstor zur italienischen Hauptstadt.
Ankunft 03.09.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 04.09.2025 um 08:00
An der ligurischen Küste ist Livorno das Tor zur Toskana, eine Region, die für ihre archäologischen Stätten, ihre Schätze der Renaissance, ihre malerischen Hügellandschaften und ihre Lebenskunst bekannt ist. Die Ankunft der Medici im 16. Jahrhundert fällt mit dem Aufschwung der Stadt zusammen, die sich zu einem der wichtigsten Mittelmeerhäfen entwickelte. Ein kosmopolitischer und multireligiöser Ort, der kulturelle Vielfalt perfekt verkörpert. Die in dieser Epoche erbauten Festungen Fortezza Vecchia und Fortezza Nuova sind Zeitzeugen seiner Bedeutung. Am Fuße des neuen Forts erstreckt sich das zauberhafte Quartier Nuova Venezia mit kleinen Kanälen und Gässchen, die zum Flanieren und zum Entdecken der architektonischen Stätten einladen, zum Beispiel zu einem Besuch der wunderschönen Kirche Santa Caterina im toskanischen Barockstil.
Colonized by the Greeks in the 8th century B.C., Syracuse became one of the most powerful and prestigious cities of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens. Your exploration of the ruins of this flourishing civilization begins, after a 15-minute drive, with a guided tour of Syracuse's extensive archaeological park, where you will visit the Roman Amphitheatre of Augustus, used for contests between gladiators and wild beasts; the Altar of Hieron, constructed in the 2nd century B.C. to celebrate the Greek victory over Persia at the Battle of Plataea; the Latomie of Paradise, huge caverns once used as prisons; the Orecchio (Ear) of Dionysius, an enormous grotto with extraordinary echo; and the 15,000 seat Greek Theater, one of the largest in the Hellenic World, first constructed in the 5th century B.C. and successively enlarged.
From the archaeological area, continue to the Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum, the largest and most complete in Sicily and one of the best collections in all of Europe. It houses materials found in Sicily from prehistoric times through the Romans, but focuses mainly on the civilization of the Greek colonial period.
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Colonized by the Greeks in the 8th century B.C., Syracuse became one of the most powerful and prestigious cities of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens. Your exploration of the ruins of this flourishing civilization begins, after a 15-minute drive, with a guided tour of Syracuse's extensive archaeological park, where you will visit the Roman Amphitheatre of Augustus, used for contests between gladiators and wild beasts; the Altar of Hieron, constructed in the 2nd century B.C. to celebrate the Greek victory over Persia at the Battle of Plataea; the Latomie of Paradise, huge caverns once used as prisons; the Orecchio (Ear) of Dionysius, an enormous grotto with extraordinary echo; and the 15,000 seat Greek Theater, one of the largest in the Hellenic World, first constructed in the 5th century B.C. and successively enlarged.
Leaving Syracuse, drive through the Sicilian countryside into the hills overlooking the Ionian Sea to Casa Bianca Lentini, one of the best farm-to-table agriturismo houses in the region, where you will be warmly welcomed by the Notarbartolo family and treated to an extraordinary meal prepared onsite from entirely locally-sourced products.
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Southeastern Sicily, particularly the area around Noto, is the original home of the famous Nero d'Avola, a deep red grape that produces a bold, fruity wine. This excursion takes you to one of the leading vineyards producing this wine, for a tour of the estate and a tasting of several of vintages.
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Syracuse before departing the city to travel southward along the coast to Avola, the seaside town that gives its name to the grape, and then inland to the Zisola Winery. Situated on a hill with views over the nearby baroque city of Noto, the estate includes about 60 acres of vines, cultivated in the albarello tradition of 'bush-training', which allows for a density of over 2,000 vines per acre.
Your guided tour begins in the vineyards, where you will learn more about the labor-intensive system of pruning that requires countless hours of work per acre—but produces a very high yield. You then then move to the barrel cellar in the main building, where you are treated to a tasting of 3 wines, paired with a variety of mezze from the region.
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Noto has origins in the ancient past, having been founded in the 5th century B.C. during the period of Greek colonization, but it was destroyed in a massive earthquake in 1693. The subsequent rebuilding of the city according to 18th-century ideas of architectural design and town planning has made Noto the quintessential example of Sicilian Baroque. The town is built on terraces connected by monumental flights of steps and is filled with churches and palaces with varying degrees of embellishment but sharing a common architectural theme.
Upon arrival, walk across the Public Gardens, where busts of the artists who contributed to Noto’s urban culture and style are on display. The centrally located and resplendent Cathedral has been restored following the earthquake of 1990. You will also visit other impressive buildings, including the Churches of St. Domenico and St. Charles, the Ducezio Palace, and Villadorata Palace. Noto was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, and the United Nations provides financial support for the ongoing reconstruction of the town’s monuments.
At the end of your walking tour of this beautiful town, stop at a local bar specializing in gelato and sorbet, where you will sample some of the treats for which Noto is famous – especially a granita with brioche and coffee.
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Ortygia, a tiny island just off the coast, is the original center of the ancient city of Syracuse. Meet your guide at the pier and begin your exploration on foot of this tangle of narrow streets that open onto splendid piazzas.
At the Piazza Pancali discover the 6th-century B.C. Temple of Apollo, the oldest Doric temple in Sicily. Next, walk through the food market and delight in the sounds and smells as you discover a vast selection of the region’s produce, meats, seafood, and cheeses.
Walk along the Corso Matteotti and through Archimedes Square en route to the stunning Piazza del Duomo. As the name suggests, this is the site of the Cathedral of Syracuse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the entire city. Originally built in the 5th century B.C. as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and later turned into a Christian Basilica, it features a Baroque façade, constructed during the restoration following the 1693 earthquake.
End at the Fountain of Arethusa, one of Ortygia’s most beautiful monuments, reflecting the legend that the nymph Arethusa was turned into a beautiful spring by Artemis to help her escape the pursuit of a crazed lover.
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Taormina is perched on the side of Mount Tauro, offering superb views of the Mediterranean Sea, Isola Bella, and a snow-capped Mt. Etna in the background. A maze of narrow streets enlivened by the vibrant colors of bougainvillea and oleanders, Taormina's beauty and strategic location have attracted many different civilizations over the centuries, all of which have left their mark on the town: It is home to theaters and a gymnasium from the Greek period, an Odeon and baths from Roman times, buildings blending Arab and Norman cultures, traces of a Byzantine past, and villas built as retreats for the European aristocracy of the 18th and 19th centuries.
This excursion begins with a visit on foot to Taormina's historic center. Cross the famous Corso Umberto to discover numerous monuments from several eras, and admire Porta Catania, the Cathedral, Piazza IX Aprile, and Palazzo Corvaja. Take the time at Teatro Antico, the Ancient Greek Theater, to appreciate this remarkable legacy of earlier cultures. The theater was built by the Greeks in the 3rd century B.C. and almost completely rebuilt by the Romans as a gladiatorial arena. It is the second largest theater in Sicily, after the one in Syracuse. Because of its size and acoustic quality, it is still in use to host festivals and concerts in the summer. Seated on the stone terraces, the audience can enjoy the performance while admiring a breathtaking view of the sea, Mount Tauro and Etna in the background.
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Board you coach for a drive up the winding roads that work their way along the slopes of Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Begin with a drive through the small town of Naxos, which was found by Greek colonizers in the 8th century B.C., and then pass the town of Giarre and the villages of Santa Venerina and Zafferana en route. Your destination on Mt. Etna is the Crateri Silvestri area, a collection of inactive craters that were formed during a massive eruption in 1892. From here, the views across the Gulf of Catania and the vineyards clinging to the mountainside are breathtaking .
From this scenic spot, continue to the Benanti Winery, Monte Serra Estate, where you will join members of the staff for a visit to the vineyards and a tour of the estate's historic oak barrel room.
A typical Sicilian lunch will be served, accompanied by samples of several of the winery’s finest vintages—a leisurely introduction to some of the delights of Sicilian cuisine.
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The port city of Catania, about 30 miles south of Taormina, is Sicily's economic and commercial hub. Its old town in the center of the city, rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasting some of the most exuberant late-Baroque architecture to be found anywhere in Europe—particularly the Cathedral and the Palazzo Biscari.
On arrival in Catania, you will walk along the city's main street, passing both of these spectacular buildings, but your true destination is the authentic center of the city: the Mercato del Pesce, Catania's famed street market. As the name suggests, there is an abundance of seafood of every description on sale here, but just about any other sort of food you can imagine is also available—oranges and almonds from nearby orchards, roasted peppers, cured meats, fresh vegetables, cheeses, breads. The sights, sounds, and smells are absolutely exhilarating. You will certainly want to sample some arancini, Sicily's emblematic street food of fried rice balls filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables. And a cannoli or two from one of the patisseries would be the perfect end to your experience of Catania's food scene.
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Reggio Calabria, located at the very tip of the Italian Peninsula, is the site of the earliest Greek colony—the first outpost in what the Romans called Magna Graecia, "greater Greece." Today it is home to the magnificent Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia, one of the best collections of ancient artifacts in the world.
The highlight of the collection is undoubtedly the celebrated Riace Bronzes, sculptures of two larger-than-life Greek warriors dating from the 5th century B.C. that were found in 1972 in the waters off Calabria’s Ionian coast. The statues are perhaps the finest surviving examples of Greek bronze statues of the Classical period. It is believed that they were crafted by Athenian sculptors after the victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon (490 B.C.), and dedicated at Delphi.
From the museum, travel northward along the coast to the village of Scilla, situated at the northern entrance to the Strait of Messina. Homer described this ancient spot as home to the nymph-turned-sea-monster who devoured six of Odysseus's crew during his journey home from Troy. Today, Scilla is a resort town where you will visit Ruffo Castle, a fortress built by the Dukes of Calabria on a promontory overlooking the Strait, and the small fishing village of Chianalea. Descending from the castle, enjoy wandering through Chianalea's narrow streets, many of which lead to terraces that jut into the sea, and others that are lined with ancient fountains, churches and palaces. You will have time at leisure for a bit of shopping before returning to the ship.
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Reggio di Calabria is a major center for growing bergamot, the bitter fruit harvested primarily for the essential oils extracted from its skin. Used extensively as an ingredient in perfumes and as an element of Earl Grey tea, bergamot is also used in aromatherapy and is frequently touted for its medicinal properties—particularly its apparent ability to lower cholesterol levels. Because of these many uses and because the climate of Reggio Calabria is ideal for its growth, bergamot processing is a significant element of the local economy. Significant enough to have prompted the establishment of a museum to celebrate it.
Your excursion begins with a leisurely stroll along Reggio's famous waterfront before driving to the Museo Nazionale del Bergamotto, where you will be introduced to the history of the production of bergamot in Calabria and explore a remarkable collection of machines for pressing and processing the fruit, many of them invented locally. Proceeding through the exhibit, you arrive at a workshop for a presentation on the myriad uses of bergamot and enjoy a sampling of some of the many products, including refreshments, made from bergamot juice and oil.
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A drive north from Reggio along the coast passes through a number of small towns that share a tortuous history of being prizes fought over in a succession of wars between foreign empires until they were finally brought together as part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. The village of Pizzo, situated on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Saint Euphemia, is one of those towns.
The earliest records of Pizzo are from 14th-century, when it was a small fishing village with a community of monks. By the 15th century, it had a castle, built by the Aragonese, which still dominates the town. Your guided walking tour of Pizzo's historic center offers stunning views over the gulf, especially from the vantage of the central Piazza della República.
It is here, in one of the many gelaterias, where you will stop to sample the pride of Pizzo—a rich hazelnut and chocolate gelato invented by a local vendor to capture the essence of a decadent truffle. This dessert is so closely identified with the town that it is known throughout Italy as tartufo di Pizzo. Enjoy some time at leisure before returning to your ship in Reggio.
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A drive north from Reggio passes through a number of towns that share a tortuous history of being prizes fought over in a succession of wars between foreign empires until they were finally brought together as part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. The city of Vibo Valentina was one of those towns.
Now the capital of the province with the same name, Vibo is home to a massive Norman Castle that houses an excellent Archaeological Museum. Serious excavations began here in 1921 under the direction of famed archaeologist Paolo Orsi, and the museum now displays artifacts dating to as early as the 7th century BC. Enjoy a guided tour of the collections, which include ancient Greek pottery, bronze basins and helmets, gold jewelry, and fragments from a large Doric temple. The castle’s imposing height also offers sweeping views over the sea below toward the Aeolian Islands.
Continue your drive north along the coast to Lamezia Terme and the Statti Winery. The Statti family have been producing wine, olive oil, and cheeses on these lands since the 18th century, and they will warmly welcome you to their estate, show you around the vineyards and the winery, and then serve a meal of Calabrian specialties, including various olive oils, salamis, cheeses and wines—many from their own farms.
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The region surrounding the small port of Agropoli, in what is now Campania, contains some of the best farm land in Italy, and that may well be why ancient Greeks settled here in the 6th-century B.C. The town these people founded, which they named Poseidonia, in honor of the Greek god of the sea, was renamed Paestum in the 4th-century B.C. and became one of the most important cities of Magna Graecia.
Situated along trade routes and surrounded by fertile land, the city grew quickly into a thriving agricultural and maritime center. Its wealth at the height of its prosperity is attested by the three magnificent Doric temples— the Temple of Neptune, Temple of Ceres, Temple of Hera—that dominate the site to this day. In addition to these three well-preserved temples, the excavations at Paestum have revealed the ruins of residential buildings and a forum. The fine on-site museum displays millennia-old frescoes, ceramics, and the truly remarkable mural paintings from the so-called Tomb of the Diver—examples of extremely rare ancient Greek painting.
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The region surrounding the small port of Agropoli, in what is now Campania, contains some of the best farm land in Italy, and that may well be why ancient Greeks settled here in the 6th-century B.C. It is certainly why this corner of Campania has become famous for the production of mozzarella cheese. Your excursion begins with a short drive to an antique mozzarella dairy that prides itself on using only milk produced by buffalos on the farm. See traditional Campania DOP buffalo mozzarella in the making, and sample the product along with focaccia and tomatoes.
The fertile land in this region is also part of the reason that ancient Greeks settled and founded Paestum, one of the most important cities of Magna Graecia, growing quickly into a thriving agricultural and maritime center. Its wealth at the height of its prosperity is attested by the three magnificent Doric temples— the Temple of Neptune, Temple of Ceres, Temple of Hera—that dominate the site to this day. In addition to these three well-preserved temples, the excavations at Paestum have revealed the ruins of residential buildings and a forum. The fine on-site museum displays millennia-old frescoes, ceramics, and the truly remarkable mural paintings from the so-called Tomb of the Diver—examples of extremely rare ancient Greek painting.
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Situated near the coast beneath the volcano, Pompeii was destroyed by the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and buried under a dense layer of ash and pumice, which preserved a remarkable number of buildings and artifacts that reveal the beauty and grandeur of Pompeii's public spaces, temples and villas.
Pompeii was a prosperous provincial city with a population of perhaps 20,000, and served as a retreat for wealthy patricians escaping the turmoil of Rome. Following Vesuvius's eruption, the site was left buried until the middle of the 18th century, when treasure hunters discovered how much of the city had been preserved. Excavations begun then continue to this day, and new sites and artifacts are constantly being uncovered. Your guided tour will pass through grand houses designed around an inner garden and decorated with mosaics and frescoes. You will discover ancient baths, temples, theatres, markets, and a huge forum. You will encounter plaster casts of the bodies of men, women, children, and animals, who died in the cataclysm. And you will see inscriptions on walls everywhere: notices of wine sales, apartment vacancies and upcoming theater performances and gladiator fights, as well as political slogans, personal love notes, and invitations to sexual encounters.
After the visit to Pompeii, travel to Mt. Vesuvius to tour one of its many wineries. The characteristics of the volcanic soil and a unique microclimate make the slopes of Vesuvius one of Italy's most interesting wine producing regions. You will be guided through the production area and the cellars by a member of the staff who will explain their processs, and then you will sit down to a lunch of local fare, paired with a selection of wines, including Lacryma Christi White, Red and Rose, Aglianico, and Falanghina, as well as an Apricot grappa.
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Spend the day exploring Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Roman towns that were destroyed by the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Situated near the coast beneath the volcano, both towns were buried under a dense layer of ash and pumice, which preserved a remarkable number of buildings and artifacts that reveal the beauty and grandeur of the public spaces, temples and villas of these towns.
Pompeii was a prosperous provincial city with a population of perhaps 20,000, and served as a retreat for wealthy patricians escaping the turmoil of Rome. Following Vesuvius's eruption, the site was left buried until the middle of the 18th century, when treasure hunters discovered how much of the city had been preserved. Excavations begun then continue to this day, and new sites and artifacts are constantly being uncovered. Your guided tour will pass through grand houses designed around an inner garden and decorated with mosaics and frescoes. You will discover ancient baths, temples, theatres, markets, and a huge forum. You will encounter plaster casts of the bodies of men, women, children, and animals, who died in the cataclysm. And you will see inscriptions on walls everywhere: notices of wine sales, apartment vacancies and upcoming theater performances and gladiator fights, as well as political slogans, personal love notes, and invitations to sexual encounters.
Following lunch at a local restaurant, travel to nearby Herculaneum, a much smaller site than Pompeii, but where buildings and paintings are even better preserved. The mosaics at Casa del Nettuno de Anfitrite, for example, exhibit intense, vibrant colors. And at the two-story House of the Deer, paintings and furnishings reveal wealth and an opulent lifestyle that would rival the villas of Roman senators. Private baths and fountains are virtually untouched by decay.
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Your excursion begins with a scenic drive southward along the coast to Sorrento, where you visit one of the agriturismo farmhouses that populate this region of Campania. See an olive press at work turning the fruit into EVOO; watch as Campania DOP buffalo mozzarella is made; and then attend a pizza making class, followed by a lunch of bruschetta, olives, wine, and the pizza you have made, and finished with a taste of the limoncello liqueur for which Sorrento is famous.
On the return to Naples, stop in Pompeii, to explore its fabled archaeological site, the result a catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., which buried the city under a dense layer of ash and pumice, at the same time preserving buildings and artifacts that reveal the beauty and grandeur of Pompeii's public spaces, temples and villas.
Pompeii was a prosperous provincial city with a population of perhaps 20,000, and served as a retreat for wealthy patricians escaping the turmoil of Rome. Following Vesuvius's eruption, the site was left buried until the middle of the 18th century, when treasure hunters discovered how much of the city had been preserved. Excavations begun then continue to this day, and new sites and artifacts are constantly being uncovered. Your guided tour will pass through grand houses designed around an inner garden and decorated with mosaics and frescoes. You will discover ancient baths, temples, theatres, markets, and a huge forum. You will encounter plaster casts of the bodies of men, women, children, and animals, who died in the cataclysm. And you will see inscriptions on walls everywhere: notices of wine sales, apartment vacancies and upcoming theater performances and gladiator fights, as well as political slogans, personal love notes, and invitations to sexual encounters.
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This walking tour along Spaccanapoli—the long and straight main street that runs through Naples's historic city center—includes Piazza del Gesù, the center of this UNESCO World Heritage site; Piazza San Domenico Maggiore and the 13th-century church of the same name; and San Gregorio Armeno, famous for the beautifully crafted nativity scenes produced by the artisans whose shops line the street.
But the real purpose of strolling through these areas it to taste some of the marvelous street foods for which Naples is known. Moving from piazza to piazza, you will sample Neapolitan cuoppo, paper cones filled with a variety of fried foods (fish, mozzarella, zucchini, eggplant, potato, etc.) accompanied by a beer or soft drink; Pizza a portafoglio (wallet pizza) a small pie, folded over on itself and wrapped in paper so that it can eaten while standing or walking; and Sfogliatella, the iconic Neapolitan pastry shell of many layers of thin, flaky dough filled with a mixture of ricotta, semolina, and lemon zest.
After this culinary indulgence, enjoy a bit of time at leisure for independent exploration and shopping before returning to the pier and your ship.
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Your full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Amalfi Coast begins with a scenic drive south from the port, along the eastern shore of the Gulf of Naples, and across the Sorrentine Peninsula to reach the breathtakingly beautiful road that runs along the southern coast of the peninsula from Sorrento to Amalfi—the Amalfi Drive. Enjoy jaw-dropping views as your driver navigates the narrow, winding route that clings to sheer cliffs plunging into the sea below. Stop briefly at a site with panoramic views overlooking the village of Positano, whose pastel-colored houses and boutiques has attracted poets and artists for centuries, and then continue to the town of Amalfi itself.
In Amalfi, your guide will lead you through this charming medieval town to the main square, dominated by an imposing 12th-century cathedral, the Duomo di Amalfi. Time for independent exploration of the cobbled streets, rustic buildings, and flowering gardens in the area around the central piazza is followed by a short cruise aboard a local motor-launch—providing an opportunity to appreciate the rugged coastline from a different perspective. Disembark in the town of Maiori, just up the coast from Amalfi, where you will be served a leisurely 4-course meal of Campanian specialties in a restaurant with views over the sea.
Rejoin your coach and driver to continue along the Amalfi Drive to Vietri Sul Mare, where you join the highway for the return trip to Naples and your ship.
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Set out on a comprehensive exploration of Rome's iconic landmarks, from the ancient grandeur of the Colosseum to the charming beauty of its squares and fountains.
From the pier in Civitavecchia, meet your guide and transfer 90 minutes to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, journey back to the days of the Gladiators with a visit to the incredible and imposing Colosseum, also known as Flavian Amphitheater. Learn about its history, architecture, and the events that took place within its walls. Enter this elliptical amphitheater, still the largest in the world, and see hundreds of rows of marble seats, at one point accommodating up to 55,000 spectators for fierce Gladiatorial games. Discover the long neglected subterranean passageways and holding chambers used by the competitors.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then drive to the city center to start your walking tour of the Eternal City. Stroll through Piazza di Spagna and admire the Spanish Steps, then proceed to Trevi Fountain where you’ll get the opportunity to toss a coin and ensure your return to the Eternal City. Proceed to the Pantheon (outside only) and marvel at its impressive dome. Conclude your walking tour at Piazza Navona, known for its exquisite fountains and Baroque architecture. Reboard your coach and return to Civitavecchia, reflecting on the day's experiences and sights.
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Enjoy a delightful blend of culinary exploration and leisure time in the Eternal City.
From the pier in Civitavecchia, meet your guide and transfer 90 minutes to Rome. Begin your three-hour culinary tour in the historic city center. Explore the narrow streets of Rome's historic district, starting at Via del Portico d'Ottavia in the Jewish Quarter. Sample delicacies such as fried codfish and Pizza Bianca with mortadella, accompanied by a glass of local wine.
Continue your culinary adventure at Campo de Fiori, a bustling food market known for its seasonal delicacies. Sample more local specialties and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the market.
After your food tour, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own. Then, meet your guide in the late afternoon and return to Civitavecchia by coach.
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Enjoy the unique and immersive experience of hands-on pasta-making and authentic Italian cuisine amidst the serene landscapes of the Italian countryside.
Depart the pier in Civitavecchia and embark on a 30-minute scenic drive through the Etruscan countryside. Learn about the history and culture of the mighty civilization that once inhabited this region as you drive through vineyards and olive groves on your way to a local farmhouse in Tarquinia. Arrive at the farmhouse to a warm welcome from the owners. Begin your culinary adventure by choosing your ingredients and learning how to prepare and cook an authentic Italian lunch. Enjoy a hands-on demonstration and perfect your pasta-making technique under the guidance of your host, culminating in the creation of your own homemade pasta dish. Sit down to a delightful meal featuring your culinary creations, accompanied by flavorful Italian wine. Relax and soak in the tranquil ambiance of the countryside before returning to Civitavecchia.
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Set out on an immersive exploration of Vatican City's cultural treasures, followed by leisure time in Rome for shopping and personal exploration.
From the pier in Civitavecchia, meet your guide and transfer 90 minutes to Rome. Explore the Vatican Museums, home to an extraordinary collection of artworks spanning centuries. Marvel at masterpieces by renowned artists as you journey through the museum's galleries. Visit the Sistine Chapel, renowned for Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes, including the iconic "Last Judgment."
Continue your tour by walking to St. Peter's Square, where you'll admire the grand colonnade, symbolizing the far-reaching embrace of the Catholic Church. See St. Peter's Basilica from the outside and hear about its history and Italian High Renaissance architecture from your guide. Then, board your coach and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.
After lunch, continue to Piazza del Popolo (The People’s Square). Enjoy some free time for shopping and self-exploration in the city center. Meet your guide and return to Civitavecchia by coach.
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Florence is universally acknowledged as the cradle of the Italian Renaissance and is a virtual living museum of art and architecture—a piazza, or building, or sculpture, designed by Brunelleschi, or Michelangelo, or Alberti seemingly around every corner. This full day excursion offers an opportunity to see many of the most important of them.
Arriving in Florence after a drive through the Tuscan countryside, meet your expert guide at the Galleria dell ’Accademia, which houses Michelangelo's David. Commissioned in 1501 by the Opera Del Duomo and originally placed in the public square in front of the Palazzo della Signoria, Michelangelo's masterpiece was moved indoors in 1873 to protect it from the weather. The statue has been revered throughout the ages as one of the Renaissance's greatest achievements.
In the Piazza del Duomo, you will find Brunelleschi's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the 4th largest church in Europe, as well as the octagonal Baptistery of St. John and Giotto's Bell Tower, designed in 1334. Continue to Piazza della Signoria, famous for its outdoor sculpture gallery and for the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio, which still serves as Florence’s town hall.
The last stop on your guided tour will be the Basilica of Santa Croce, built by Arnolfo di Cambio in 1294 for the Franciscan order. Santa Croce is something of a Pantheon for the illustrious citizens of Florence, housing the graves of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, and Rossini, among many others.
After lunch at one of Florence's many fine restaurants, enjoy some time at leisure to browse on your own before returning to Livorno and your ship.
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Lucca is unusual, perhaps unique, among walled cities in that the ramparts that enclose it are one of its defining characteristics and an enduring resource for communal activity. Arriving after an hour's drive through scenic Tuscan countryside, you will be struck, first, by the sheer size of the 16th- and 17th-century walls that completely surround the historic center of the city. They have a circumference of 3 miles, stand 40 feet high, and are topped with a tree-lined footpath that is in constant use for picnics, playgrounds, and evening strolls.
Once inside the walls, your expert guide will lead you on a walking tour, beginning with the Basilica of San Frediano, said to have been founded by a bishop of that name in the 6th century. It is famous for the large mosaic on its facade depicting Christ the Redeemer ascending to heaven. Just across from the church is Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the site of a Roman amphitheater built in the 1st century AD. The remains of the Roman structure are now incorporated in the buildings that border the piazza, giving it a distinctive elliptical shape.
Your path through the labyrinthine streets of the medieval city passes the Romanesque Cathedral of San Martino, believed to have been decorated in part by Nicola Pisano, before culminating in the Piazza San Michele, the historic center of the city. Enjoy some time at leisure before sitting down to lunch at a local restaurant.
It is a 30-minute drive from Lucca to Pisa, where your guide will accompany you to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) and allow you to explore this area of wonderful art and architecture on your own, perhaps beginning with the world-famous Leaning Tower. Visit the Duomo, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, the Romanesque Baptistery, and the Monumental Cemetery, at your own pace and following your own interests. After about an hour and a half of this self-guided tour, meet up with your guide and return to Livorno.
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From Livorno, a drive of about an hour through the Tuscan countryside brings you to the city of Volterra, whose original Etruscan walls are still visible today. On arrival, you will be joined by your expert local guide for a walking tour of the city center.
Reflecting its rich history, Volterra's old town is a mix of Roman and medieval buildings. Begin your tour with the 13th-century Palazzo dei Priori, Tuscany's first town hall. Its simple facade and fortress-like crenellations served as a model for other similar structures throughout the region, including Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. Volterra's town leaders still meet here in the palace's Sala del Consiglio.
Moving from the political center of the city to the religious, visit Volterra's Duomo and Baptistery, both of which are invaluable examples of Romanesque art and architecture. A highlight of the Duomo (officially, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta) is the group of five brightly painted wooden sculptures from the 13th century that portray the Deposition of Christ from the Cross. The 16th-century pulpit in the middle of the nave is adorned with fine 14th-century sculpted panels, attributed the Pisano family, while the Baptistery features both a small marble baptismal font carved by Andrea Sansovino in 1502 and a much larger one from the 18th-century.
The Etruscan Museum, the last stop on your guided tour, is one of the earliest public museums in Europe, founded by Mario Guarnacci, an avid collector of antiquities, when he donated his collection to “the citizens of the city of Volterra” in 1761.
After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy ample time at leisure to explore Volterra on your own and perhaps to shop for some alabaster, for which Volterra has been famous since Etruscan times.
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Französische Lebenskunst (oder eine entspannte, internationale Atmosphäre an Bord der Paul Gauguin), aufmerksamer Service, feinste Gourmetküche, Freizeitangebote, Spa: Unsere Kreuzfahrten schenken wertvolle Momente voller Ruhe und Entspannung, Abenteuer und Entdeckung. Und mit unserer Vielzahl an bereits inkludierten Leistungen wird aus Ihrer Zeit an Bord eine richtige Auszeit vom Alltag.
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On our departures in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, we are joined by two Smithsonian Journeys Experts who will provide an insightful English-language lecture series that enhances your experience with valuable context and new perspectives. From enriching talks to casual conversations on board, their in-depth knowledge will bring you deeper into the history, culture, and natural world of your destination.
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Colonized by the Greeks in the 8th century B.C., Syracuse became one of the most powerful and prestigious cities of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens. Your exploration of the ruins of this flourishing civilization begins, after a 15-minute drive, with a guided tour of Syracuse's extensive archaeological park, where you will visit the Roman Amphitheatre of Augustus, used for contests between gladiators and wild beasts; the Altar of Hieron, constructed in the 2nd century B.C. to celebrate the Greek victory over Persia at the Battle of Plataea; the Latomie of Paradise, huge caverns once used as prisons; the Orecchio (Ear) of Dionysius, an enormous grotto with extraordinary echo; and the 15,000 seat Greek Theater, one of the largest in the Hellenic World, first constructed in the 5th century B.C. and successively enlarged.
From the archaeological area, continue to the Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum, the largest and most complete in Sicily and one of the best collections in all of Europe. It houses materials found in Sicily from prehistoric times through the Romans, but focuses mainly on the civilization of the Greek colonial period.
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Colonized by the Greeks in the 8th century B.C., Syracuse became one of the most powerful and prestigious cities of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens. Your exploration of the ruins of this flourishing civilization begins, after a 15-minute drive, with a guided tour of Syracuse's extensive archaeological park, where you will visit the Roman Amphitheatre of Augustus, used for contests between gladiators and wild beasts; the Altar of Hieron, constructed in the 2nd century B.C. to celebrate the Greek victory over Persia at the Battle of Plataea; the Latomie of Paradise, huge caverns once used as prisons; the Orecchio (Ear) of Dionysius, an enormous grotto with extraordinary echo; and the 15,000 seat Greek Theater, one of the largest in the Hellenic World, first constructed in the 5th century B.C. and successively enlarged.
Leaving Syracuse, drive through the Sicilian countryside into the hills overlooking the Ionian Sea to Casa Bianca Lentini, one of the best farm-to-table agriturismo houses in the region, where you will be warmly welcomed by the Notarbartolo family and treated to an extraordinary meal prepared onsite from entirely locally-sourced products.
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Southeastern Sicily, particularly the area around Noto, is the original home of the famous Nero d'Avola, a deep red grape that produces a bold, fruity wine. This excursion takes you to one of the leading vineyards producing this wine, for a tour of the estate and a tasting of several of vintages.
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Syracuse before departing the city to travel southward along the coast to Avola, the seaside town that gives its name to the grape, and then inland to the Zisola Winery. Situated on a hill with views over the nearby baroque city of Noto, the estate includes about 60 acres of vines, cultivated in the albarello tradition of 'bush-training', which allows for a density of over 2,000 vines per acre.
Your guided tour begins in the vineyards, where you will learn more about the labor-intensive system of pruning that requires countless hours of work per acre—but produces a very high yield. You then then move to the barrel cellar in the main building, where you are treated to a tasting of 3 wines, paired with a variety of mezze from the region.
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Noto has origins in the ancient past, having been founded in the 5th century B.C. during the period of Greek colonization, but it was destroyed in a massive earthquake in 1693. The subsequent rebuilding of the city according to 18th-century ideas of architectural design and town planning has made Noto the quintessential example of Sicilian Baroque. The town is built on terraces connected by monumental flights of steps and is filled with churches and palaces with varying degrees of embellishment but sharing a common architectural theme.
Upon arrival, walk across the Public Gardens, where busts of the artists who contributed to Noto’s urban culture and style are on display. The centrally located and resplendent Cathedral has been restored following the earthquake of 1990. You will also visit other impressive buildings, including the Churches of St. Domenico and St. Charles, the Ducezio Palace, and Villadorata Palace. Noto was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, and the United Nations provides financial support for the ongoing reconstruction of the town’s monuments.
At the end of your walking tour of this beautiful town, stop at a local bar specializing in gelato and sorbet, where you will sample some of the treats for which Noto is famous – especially a granita with brioche and coffee.
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Ortygia, a tiny island just off the coast, is the original center of the ancient city of Syracuse. Meet your guide at the pier and begin your exploration on foot of this tangle of narrow streets that open onto splendid piazzas.
At the Piazza Pancali discover the 6th-century B.C. Temple of Apollo, the oldest Doric temple in Sicily. Next, walk through the food market and delight in the sounds and smells as you discover a vast selection of the region’s produce, meats, seafood, and cheeses.
Walk along the Corso Matteotti and through Archimedes Square en route to the stunning Piazza del Duomo. As the name suggests, this is the site of the Cathedral of Syracuse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the entire city. Originally built in the 5th century B.C. as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and later turned into a Christian Basilica, it features a Baroque façade, constructed during the restoration following the 1693 earthquake.
End at the Fountain of Arethusa, one of Ortygia’s most beautiful monuments, reflecting the legend that the nymph Arethusa was turned into a beautiful spring by Artemis to help her escape the pursuit of a crazed lover.
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Taormina is perched on the side of Mount Tauro, offering superb views of the Mediterranean Sea, Isola Bella, and a snow-capped Mt. Etna in the background. A maze of narrow streets enlivened by the vibrant colors of bougainvillea and oleanders, Taormina's beauty and strategic location have attracted many different civilizations over the centuries, all of which have left their mark on the town: It is home to theaters and a gymnasium from the Greek period, an Odeon and baths from Roman times, buildings blending Arab and Norman cultures, traces of a Byzantine past, and villas built as retreats for the European aristocracy of the 18th and 19th centuries.
This excursion begins with a visit on foot to Taormina's historic center. Cross the famous Corso Umberto to discover numerous monuments from several eras, and admire Porta Catania, the Cathedral, Piazza IX Aprile, and Palazzo Corvaja. Take the time at Teatro Antico, the Ancient Greek Theater, to appreciate this remarkable legacy of earlier cultures. The theater was built by the Greeks in the 3rd century B.C. and almost completely rebuilt by the Romans as a gladiatorial arena. It is the second largest theater in Sicily, after the one in Syracuse. Because of its size and acoustic quality, it is still in use to host festivals and concerts in the summer. Seated on the stone terraces, the audience can enjoy the performance while admiring a breathtaking view of the sea, Mount Tauro and Etna in the background.
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Board you coach for a drive up the winding roads that work their way along the slopes of Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Begin with a drive through the small town of Naxos, which was found by Greek colonizers in the 8th century B.C., and then pass the town of Giarre and the villages of Santa Venerina and Zafferana en route. Your destination on Mt. Etna is the Crateri Silvestri area, a collection of inactive craters that were formed during a massive eruption in 1892. From here, the views across the Gulf of Catania and the vineyards clinging to the mountainside are breathtaking .
From this scenic spot, continue to the Benanti Winery, Monte Serra Estate, where you will join members of the staff for a visit to the vineyards and a tour of the estate's historic oak barrel room.
A typical Sicilian lunch will be served, accompanied by samples of several of the winery’s finest vintages—a leisurely introduction to some of the delights of Sicilian cuisine.
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The port city of Catania, about 30 miles south of Taormina, is Sicily's economic and commercial hub. Its old town in the center of the city, rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasting some of the most exuberant late-Baroque architecture to be found anywhere in Europe—particularly the Cathedral and the Palazzo Biscari.
On arrival in Catania, you will walk along the city's main street, passing both of these spectacular buildings, but your true destination is the authentic center of the city: the Mercato del Pesce, Catania's famed street market. As the name suggests, there is an abundance of seafood of every description on sale here, but just about any other sort of food you can imagine is also available—oranges and almonds from nearby orchards, roasted peppers, cured meats, fresh vegetables, cheeses, breads. The sights, sounds, and smells are absolutely exhilarating. You will certainly want to sample some arancini, Sicily's emblematic street food of fried rice balls filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables. And a cannoli or two from one of the patisseries would be the perfect end to your experience of Catania's food scene.
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Reggio Calabria, located at the very tip of the Italian Peninsula, is the site of the earliest Greek colony—the first outpost in what the Romans called Magna Graecia, "greater Greece." Today it is home to the magnificent Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia, one of the best collections of ancient artifacts in the world.
The highlight of the collection is undoubtedly the celebrated Riace Bronzes, sculptures of two larger-than-life Greek warriors dating from the 5th century B.C. that were found in 1972 in the waters off Calabria’s Ionian coast. The statues are perhaps the finest surviving examples of Greek bronze statues of the Classical period. It is believed that they were crafted by Athenian sculptors after the victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon (490 B.C.), and dedicated at Delphi.
From the museum, travel northward along the coast to the village of Scilla, situated at the northern entrance to the Strait of Messina. Homer described this ancient spot as home to the nymph-turned-sea-monster who devoured six of Odysseus's crew during his journey home from Troy. Today, Scilla is a resort town where you will visit Ruffo Castle, a fortress built by the Dukes of Calabria on a promontory overlooking the Strait, and the small fishing village of Chianalea. Descending from the castle, enjoy wandering through Chianalea's narrow streets, many of which lead to terraces that jut into the sea, and others that are lined with ancient fountains, churches and palaces. You will have time at leisure for a bit of shopping before returning to the ship.
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Reggio di Calabria is a major center for growing bergamot, the bitter fruit harvested primarily for the essential oils extracted from its skin. Used extensively as an ingredient in perfumes and as an element of Earl Grey tea, bergamot is also used in aromatherapy and is frequently touted for its medicinal properties—particularly its apparent ability to lower cholesterol levels. Because of these many uses and because the climate of Reggio Calabria is ideal for its growth, bergamot processing is a significant element of the local economy. Significant enough to have prompted the establishment of a museum to celebrate it.
Your excursion begins with a leisurely stroll along Reggio's famous waterfront before driving to the Museo Nazionale del Bergamotto, where you will be introduced to the history of the production of bergamot in Calabria and explore a remarkable collection of machines for pressing and processing the fruit, many of them invented locally. Proceeding through the exhibit, you arrive at a workshop for a presentation on the myriad uses of bergamot and enjoy a sampling of some of the many products, including refreshments, made from bergamot juice and oil.
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A drive north from Reggio along the coast passes through a number of small towns that share a tortuous history of being prizes fought over in a succession of wars between foreign empires until they were finally brought together as part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. The village of Pizzo, situated on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Saint Euphemia, is one of those towns.
The earliest records of Pizzo are from 14th-century, when it was a small fishing village with a community of monks. By the 15th century, it had a castle, built by the Aragonese, which still dominates the town. Your guided walking tour of Pizzo's historic center offers stunning views over the gulf, especially from the vantage of the central Piazza della República.
It is here, in one of the many gelaterias, where you will stop to sample the pride of Pizzo—a rich hazelnut and chocolate gelato invented by a local vendor to capture the essence of a decadent truffle. This dessert is so closely identified with the town that it is known throughout Italy as tartufo di Pizzo. Enjoy some time at leisure before returning to your ship in Reggio.
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A drive north from Reggio passes through a number of towns that share a tortuous history of being prizes fought over in a succession of wars between foreign empires until they were finally brought together as part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. The city of Vibo Valentina was one of those towns.
Now the capital of the province with the same name, Vibo is home to a massive Norman Castle that houses an excellent Archaeological Museum. Serious excavations began here in 1921 under the direction of famed archaeologist Paolo Orsi, and the museum now displays artifacts dating to as early as the 7th century BC. Enjoy a guided tour of the collections, which include ancient Greek pottery, bronze basins and helmets, gold jewelry, and fragments from a large Doric temple. The castle’s imposing height also offers sweeping views over the sea below toward the Aeolian Islands.
Continue your drive north along the coast to Lamezia Terme and the Statti Winery. The Statti family have been producing wine, olive oil, and cheeses on these lands since the 18th century, and they will warmly welcome you to their estate, show you around the vineyards and the winery, and then serve a meal of Calabrian specialties, including various olive oils, salamis, cheeses and wines—many from their own farms.
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The region surrounding the small port of Agropoli, in what is now Campania, contains some of the best farm land in Italy, and that may well be why ancient Greeks settled here in the 6th-century B.C. The town these people founded, which they named Poseidonia, in honor of the Greek god of the sea, was renamed Paestum in the 4th-century B.C. and became one of the most important cities of Magna Graecia.
Situated along trade routes and surrounded by fertile land, the city grew quickly into a thriving agricultural and maritime center. Its wealth at the height of its prosperity is attested by the three magnificent Doric temples— the Temple of Neptune, Temple of Ceres, Temple of Hera—that dominate the site to this day. In addition to these three well-preserved temples, the excavations at Paestum have revealed the ruins of residential buildings and a forum. The fine on-site museum displays millennia-old frescoes, ceramics, and the truly remarkable mural paintings from the so-called Tomb of the Diver—examples of extremely rare ancient Greek painting.
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The region surrounding the small port of Agropoli, in what is now Campania, contains some of the best farm land in Italy, and that may well be why ancient Greeks settled here in the 6th-century B.C. It is certainly why this corner of Campania has become famous for the production of mozzarella cheese. Your excursion begins with a short drive to an antique mozzarella dairy that prides itself on using only milk produced by buffalos on the farm. See traditional Campania DOP buffalo mozzarella in the making, and sample the product along with focaccia and tomatoes.
The fertile land in this region is also part of the reason that ancient Greeks settled and founded Paestum, one of the most important cities of Magna Graecia, growing quickly into a thriving agricultural and maritime center. Its wealth at the height of its prosperity is attested by the three magnificent Doric temples— the Temple of Neptune, Temple of Ceres, Temple of Hera—that dominate the site to this day. In addition to these three well-preserved temples, the excavations at Paestum have revealed the ruins of residential buildings and a forum. The fine on-site museum displays millennia-old frescoes, ceramics, and the truly remarkable mural paintings from the so-called Tomb of the Diver—examples of extremely rare ancient Greek painting.
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Situated near the coast beneath the volcano, Pompeii was destroyed by the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and buried under a dense layer of ash and pumice, which preserved a remarkable number of buildings and artifacts that reveal the beauty and grandeur of Pompeii's public spaces, temples and villas.
Pompeii was a prosperous provincial city with a population of perhaps 20,000, and served as a retreat for wealthy patricians escaping the turmoil of Rome. Following Vesuvius's eruption, the site was left buried until the middle of the 18th century, when treasure hunters discovered how much of the city had been preserved. Excavations begun then continue to this day, and new sites and artifacts are constantly being uncovered. Your guided tour will pass through grand houses designed around an inner garden and decorated with mosaics and frescoes. You will discover ancient baths, temples, theatres, markets, and a huge forum. You will encounter plaster casts of the bodies of men, women, children, and animals, who died in the cataclysm. And you will see inscriptions on walls everywhere: notices of wine sales, apartment vacancies and upcoming theater performances and gladiator fights, as well as political slogans, personal love notes, and invitations to sexual encounters.
After the visit to Pompeii, travel to Mt. Vesuvius to tour one of its many wineries. The characteristics of the volcanic soil and a unique microclimate make the slopes of Vesuvius one of Italy's most interesting wine producing regions. You will be guided through the production area and the cellars by a member of the staff who will explain their processs, and then you will sit down to a lunch of local fare, paired with a selection of wines, including Lacryma Christi White, Red and Rose, Aglianico, and Falanghina, as well as an Apricot grappa.
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Spend the day exploring Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Roman towns that were destroyed by the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Situated near the coast beneath the volcano, both towns were buried under a dense layer of ash and pumice, which preserved a remarkable number of buildings and artifacts that reveal the beauty and grandeur of the public spaces, temples and villas of these towns.
Pompeii was a prosperous provincial city with a population of perhaps 20,000, and served as a retreat for wealthy patricians escaping the turmoil of Rome. Following Vesuvius's eruption, the site was left buried until the middle of the 18th century, when treasure hunters discovered how much of the city had been preserved. Excavations begun then continue to this day, and new sites and artifacts are constantly being uncovered. Your guided tour will pass through grand houses designed around an inner garden and decorated with mosaics and frescoes. You will discover ancient baths, temples, theatres, markets, and a huge forum. You will encounter plaster casts of the bodies of men, women, children, and animals, who died in the cataclysm. And you will see inscriptions on walls everywhere: notices of wine sales, apartment vacancies and upcoming theater performances and gladiator fights, as well as political slogans, personal love notes, and invitations to sexual encounters.
Following lunch at a local restaurant, travel to nearby Herculaneum, a much smaller site than Pompeii, but where buildings and paintings are even better preserved. The mosaics at Casa del Nettuno de Anfitrite, for example, exhibit intense, vibrant colors. And at the two-story House of the Deer, paintings and furnishings reveal wealth and an opulent lifestyle that would rival the villas of Roman senators. Private baths and fountains are virtually untouched by decay.
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Your excursion begins with a scenic drive southward along the coast to Sorrento, where you visit one of the agriturismo farmhouses that populate this region of Campania. See an olive press at work turning the fruit into EVOO; watch as Campania DOP buffalo mozzarella is made; and then attend a pizza making class, followed by a lunch of bruschetta, olives, wine, and the pizza you have made, and finished with a taste of the limoncello liqueur for which Sorrento is famous.
On the return to Naples, stop in Pompeii, to explore its fabled archaeological site, the result a catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., which buried the city under a dense layer of ash and pumice, at the same time preserving buildings and artifacts that reveal the beauty and grandeur of Pompeii's public spaces, temples and villas.
Pompeii was a prosperous provincial city with a population of perhaps 20,000, and served as a retreat for wealthy patricians escaping the turmoil of Rome. Following Vesuvius's eruption, the site was left buried until the middle of the 18th century, when treasure hunters discovered how much of the city had been preserved. Excavations begun then continue to this day, and new sites and artifacts are constantly being uncovered. Your guided tour will pass through grand houses designed around an inner garden and decorated with mosaics and frescoes. You will discover ancient baths, temples, theatres, markets, and a huge forum. You will encounter plaster casts of the bodies of men, women, children, and animals, who died in the cataclysm. And you will see inscriptions on walls everywhere: notices of wine sales, apartment vacancies and upcoming theater performances and gladiator fights, as well as political slogans, personal love notes, and invitations to sexual encounters.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
This walking tour along Spaccanapoli—the long and straight main street that runs through Naples's historic city center—includes Piazza del Gesù, the center of this UNESCO World Heritage site; Piazza San Domenico Maggiore and the 13th-century church of the same name; and San Gregorio Armeno, famous for the beautifully crafted nativity scenes produced by the artisans whose shops line the street.
But the real purpose of strolling through these areas it to taste some of the marvelous street foods for which Naples is known. Moving from piazza to piazza, you will sample Neapolitan cuoppo, paper cones filled with a variety of fried foods (fish, mozzarella, zucchini, eggplant, potato, etc.) accompanied by a beer or soft drink; Pizza a portafoglio (wallet pizza) a small pie, folded over on itself and wrapped in paper so that it can eaten while standing or walking; and Sfogliatella, the iconic Neapolitan pastry shell of many layers of thin, flaky dough filled with a mixture of ricotta, semolina, and lemon zest.
After this culinary indulgence, enjoy a bit of time at leisure for independent exploration and shopping before returning to the pier and your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Your full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Amalfi Coast begins with a scenic drive south from the port, along the eastern shore of the Gulf of Naples, and across the Sorrentine Peninsula to reach the breathtakingly beautiful road that runs along the southern coast of the peninsula from Sorrento to Amalfi—the Amalfi Drive. Enjoy jaw-dropping views as your driver navigates the narrow, winding route that clings to sheer cliffs plunging into the sea below. Stop briefly at a site with panoramic views overlooking the village of Positano, whose pastel-colored houses and boutiques has attracted poets and artists for centuries, and then continue to the town of Amalfi itself.
In Amalfi, your guide will lead you through this charming medieval town to the main square, dominated by an imposing 12th-century cathedral, the Duomo di Amalfi. Time for independent exploration of the cobbled streets, rustic buildings, and flowering gardens in the area around the central piazza is followed by a short cruise aboard a local motor-launch—providing an opportunity to appreciate the rugged coastline from a different perspective. Disembark in the town of Maiori, just up the coast from Amalfi, where you will be served a leisurely 4-course meal of Campanian specialties in a restaurant with views over the sea.
Rejoin your coach and driver to continue along the Amalfi Drive to Vietri Sul Mare, where you join the highway for the return trip to Naples and your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Set out on a comprehensive exploration of Rome's iconic landmarks, from the ancient grandeur of the Colosseum to the charming beauty of its squares and fountains.
From the pier in Civitavecchia, meet your guide and transfer 90 minutes to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, journey back to the days of the Gladiators with a visit to the incredible and imposing Colosseum, also known as Flavian Amphitheater. Learn about its history, architecture, and the events that took place within its walls. Enter this elliptical amphitheater, still the largest in the world, and see hundreds of rows of marble seats, at one point accommodating up to 55,000 spectators for fierce Gladiatorial games. Discover the long neglected subterranean passageways and holding chambers used by the competitors.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then drive to the city center to start your walking tour of the Eternal City. Stroll through Piazza di Spagna and admire the Spanish Steps, then proceed to Trevi Fountain where you’ll get the opportunity to toss a coin and ensure your return to the Eternal City. Proceed to the Pantheon (outside only) and marvel at its impressive dome. Conclude your walking tour at Piazza Navona, known for its exquisite fountains and Baroque architecture. Reboard your coach and return to Civitavecchia, reflecting on the day's experiences and sights.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Enjoy a delightful blend of culinary exploration and leisure time in the Eternal City.
From the pier in Civitavecchia, meet your guide and transfer 90 minutes to Rome. Begin your three-hour culinary tour in the historic city center. Explore the narrow streets of Rome's historic district, starting at Via del Portico d'Ottavia in the Jewish Quarter. Sample delicacies such as fried codfish and Pizza Bianca with mortadella, accompanied by a glass of local wine.
Continue your culinary adventure at Campo de Fiori, a bustling food market known for its seasonal delicacies. Sample more local specialties and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the market.
After your food tour, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own. Then, meet your guide in the late afternoon and return to Civitavecchia by coach.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Enjoy the unique and immersive experience of hands-on pasta-making and authentic Italian cuisine amidst the serene landscapes of the Italian countryside.
Depart the pier in Civitavecchia and embark on a 30-minute scenic drive through the Etruscan countryside. Learn about the history and culture of the mighty civilization that once inhabited this region as you drive through vineyards and olive groves on your way to a local farmhouse in Tarquinia. Arrive at the farmhouse to a warm welcome from the owners. Begin your culinary adventure by choosing your ingredients and learning how to prepare and cook an authentic Italian lunch. Enjoy a hands-on demonstration and perfect your pasta-making technique under the guidance of your host, culminating in the creation of your own homemade pasta dish. Sit down to a delightful meal featuring your culinary creations, accompanied by flavorful Italian wine. Relax and soak in the tranquil ambiance of the countryside before returning to Civitavecchia.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Set out on an immersive exploration of Vatican City's cultural treasures, followed by leisure time in Rome for shopping and personal exploration.
From the pier in Civitavecchia, meet your guide and transfer 90 minutes to Rome. Explore the Vatican Museums, home to an extraordinary collection of artworks spanning centuries. Marvel at masterpieces by renowned artists as you journey through the museum's galleries. Visit the Sistine Chapel, renowned for Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes, including the iconic "Last Judgment."
Continue your tour by walking to St. Peter's Square, where you'll admire the grand colonnade, symbolizing the far-reaching embrace of the Catholic Church. See St. Peter's Basilica from the outside and hear about its history and Italian High Renaissance architecture from your guide. Then, board your coach and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.
After lunch, continue to Piazza del Popolo (The People’s Square). Enjoy some free time for shopping and self-exploration in the city center. Meet your guide and return to Civitavecchia by coach.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
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Florence is universally acknowledged as the cradle of the Italian Renaissance and is a virtual living museum of art and architecture—a piazza, or building, or sculpture, designed by Brunelleschi, or Michelangelo, or Alberti seemingly around every corner. This full day excursion offers an opportunity to see many of the most important of them.
Arriving in Florence after a drive through the Tuscan countryside, meet your expert guide at the Galleria dell ’Accademia, which houses Michelangelo's David. Commissioned in 1501 by the Opera Del Duomo and originally placed in the public square in front of the Palazzo della Signoria, Michelangelo's masterpiece was moved indoors in 1873 to protect it from the weather. The statue has been revered throughout the ages as one of the Renaissance's greatest achievements.
In the Piazza del Duomo, you will find Brunelleschi's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the 4th largest church in Europe, as well as the octagonal Baptistery of St. John and Giotto's Bell Tower, designed in 1334. Continue to Piazza della Signoria, famous for its outdoor sculpture gallery and for the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio, which still serves as Florence’s town hall.
The last stop on your guided tour will be the Basilica of Santa Croce, built by Arnolfo di Cambio in 1294 for the Franciscan order. Santa Croce is something of a Pantheon for the illustrious citizens of Florence, housing the graves of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, and Rossini, among many others.
After lunch at one of Florence's many fine restaurants, enjoy some time at leisure to browse on your own before returning to Livorno and your ship.
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Lucca is unusual, perhaps unique, among walled cities in that the ramparts that enclose it are one of its defining characteristics and an enduring resource for communal activity. Arriving after an hour's drive through scenic Tuscan countryside, you will be struck, first, by the sheer size of the 16th- and 17th-century walls that completely surround the historic center of the city. They have a circumference of 3 miles, stand 40 feet high, and are topped with a tree-lined footpath that is in constant use for picnics, playgrounds, and evening strolls.
Once inside the walls, your expert guide will lead you on a walking tour, beginning with the Basilica of San Frediano, said to have been founded by a bishop of that name in the 6th century. It is famous for the large mosaic on its facade depicting Christ the Redeemer ascending to heaven. Just across from the church is Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the site of a Roman amphitheater built in the 1st century AD. The remains of the Roman structure are now incorporated in the buildings that border the piazza, giving it a distinctive elliptical shape.
Your path through the labyrinthine streets of the medieval city passes the Romanesque Cathedral of San Martino, believed to have been decorated in part by Nicola Pisano, before culminating in the Piazza San Michele, the historic center of the city. Enjoy some time at leisure before sitting down to lunch at a local restaurant.
It is a 30-minute drive from Lucca to Pisa, where your guide will accompany you to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) and allow you to explore this area of wonderful art and architecture on your own, perhaps beginning with the world-famous Leaning Tower. Visit the Duomo, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, the Romanesque Baptistery, and the Monumental Cemetery, at your own pace and following your own interests. After about an hour and a half of this self-guided tour, meet up with your guide and return to Livorno.
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From Livorno, a drive of about an hour through the Tuscan countryside brings you to the city of Volterra, whose original Etruscan walls are still visible today. On arrival, you will be joined by your expert local guide for a walking tour of the city center.
Reflecting its rich history, Volterra's old town is a mix of Roman and medieval buildings. Begin your tour with the 13th-century Palazzo dei Priori, Tuscany's first town hall. Its simple facade and fortress-like crenellations served as a model for other similar structures throughout the region, including Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. Volterra's town leaders still meet here in the palace's Sala del Consiglio.
Moving from the political center of the city to the religious, visit Volterra's Duomo and Baptistery, both of which are invaluable examples of Romanesque art and architecture. A highlight of the Duomo (officially, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta) is the group of five brightly painted wooden sculptures from the 13th century that portray the Deposition of Christ from the Cross. The 16th-century pulpit in the middle of the nave is adorned with fine 14th-century sculpted panels, attributed the Pisano family, while the Baptistery features both a small marble baptismal font carved by Andrea Sansovino in 1502 and a much larger one from the 18th-century.
The Etruscan Museum, the last stop on your guided tour, is one of the earliest public museums in Europe, founded by Mario Guarnacci, an avid collector of antiquities, when he donated his collection to “the citizens of the city of Volterra” in 1761.
After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy ample time at leisure to explore Volterra on your own and perhaps to shop for some alabaster, for which Volterra has been famous since Etruscan times.
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On this post-cruise you will extend your encounter with Italian history, culture, and cuisine from Sicily and the south into the heart of Tuscany—exploring iconic monuments of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance from two of Italy's most elegant properties. Visit the Renaissance glories of Florence and the medieval architecture of Siena and San Gimignano during the daytime, and retreat to the comforts of 5-star hotels in the evenings.
Day 1 – Livorno | Castello del Trebbio | Florence
After breakfast aboard, enjoy a drive through Tuscany to Castello del Trebbio, a winery and agritourism estate in the heart of the Chianti Rufina region. Following a guided tour of the castle's medieval cellars and gardens, enjoy a tasting of wines from the vineyard along with a light buffet lunch of local fare. Continue to Florence, where you will check into your hotel.
Then, meet your guide for a walking tour of the city's most important landmarks. Begin at the Piazza del Duomo, site of the massive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, whose dome, built by Brunelleschi, is the defining feature of the Florentine skyline. Also in the Piazza are Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery, whose famous doors, known as the "Gates of Paradise," were designed by Lorenzo Ghiberti. Continue to the Piazza della Signoria, the historical political center of Florence. In addition to the city's town hall (Palazzo Vecchio), Piazza della Signoria is also an open-air museum of sculpture, including Cellini’s Perseus holding up the head of Medusa, Giambologna’s Rape of the Sabine Women, and a replica of Michelangelo’s David. A short walk brings you to Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence to escape destruction during World War II. Today, it continues to host goldsmiths and silversmiths and their shops, as it has since the 17th century. The final stop on your guided tour is Piazza di Santa Croce and the Franciscan Basilica that dominates this large square. Built by a succession of famous Florentine architects including Brunelleschi, Vasari, Giotto and Donatello, it is also the burial site for Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo.
Enjoy an evening at leisure and dinner on your own.
Day 2 – Siena | San Gimignano | Castello del Nero Hotel & Spa
After your breakfast in the hotel, check out and join your guide for a drive to Siena, often described as Italy's best-preserved medieval city. Your guided tour of this lovely hilltop town begins with a visit to the Church of San Domenico, founded in 1125 and closely identified with St. Catherine of Siena. Her chapel here features frescoes by the 16th-century artist Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, Il Sodoma. Continue to the spectacular Gothic-Romanesque Piazza del Duomo, home to Siena's massive Cathedral, which was built between 1136 and 1382 on the site of an ancient Roman temple. At Piazza del Campo, one of Italy's most beautiful squares, you will be surrounded by elegant palaces, before ending your tour at Palazzo Pubblico, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that continues to serve as the Town Hall, where you will enjoy some time at leisure.
Depart Siena and drive toward San Gimignano, stopping along the way at Fattoria Poggio Alloro for lunch. The estate, which is dedicated to strictly organic agriculture, is famous for its traditional Tuscan cuisine, almost all of which is made from the produce of the farm itself.
After lunch, proceed to the walled hilltop of San Gimignano, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990 because of its "feudal atmosphere and appearance," which it owes in large part to 14 medieval towers, built partly as fortification, and partly as a demonstration of the wealth of their owners. This afternoon, you will have ample time to explore the city center on your own, long after the large crowds of tourists have gone.
Continue on to your hotel for the night, Castello del Nero Hotel & Spa, situated in the famous Chianti wine region among the rolling hills of Tuscany, half way between Florence and Siena. Check in and get settled, then dinner this evening is at the hotel's Pavilion restaurant, overlooking the spectacular hills, vineyards and olive groves of the castle.
Day 3 – Castello del Nero Hotel & Spa | Homeward
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before transferring by coach to Florence airport for flights homeward.
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The St. Regis Florence is located in the center of Florence on the banks of the Arno River, minutes away from shopping, museums and the world-famous Ponte Vecchio, in a historic palace designed by Brunelleschi. Reflecting Florence's rich artistic heritage, the 80 spacious guest rooms and 19 distinctive suites demonstrate offer a unique selection of custom designed furniture, paintings, frescoes and crystal chandeliers, and are named after noted Italian artists, benefactors and nobility.
Castello Del Nero is situated among the rolling hills of Tuscany, in the world-famous Chianti wine region. The hotel's 50 rooms are spacious— some with original eighteenth-century frescoes—overlooking the surrounding hills, woods, and lawns. There are three dining venues at Castello Del Nero: Michelin-starred La Torre, casual La Taverna, and the 'al fresco' Pavilion. Each dining venue uses carefully sourced produce from around the Tuscan region, which is showcased in nourishing, flavorful menus.
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Hotel contact information:
The St. Regis Florence
Piazza Ognissanti, 1
50123 Firenze FI, Italy
+39 390 552 7161
COMO Castello del Nero Hotel & Spa
Strada Spicciano 7,
50028 Barberino Tavarnelle,
Tuscany, Italy
Phone: +39 055 806470
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : 3.540 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.