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Sicily - Cultural Crossroads of the Mediterranean
Destination:
Europe
Countries:
Italy
Travel Style:
Cultural Tours & Journeys
Departure Dates:
5/8/2009, 9/4/2009
Centuries of diverse histories are preserved on—and within—the island of Sicily. The cities of this rocky volcanic island hug the coastline and are extraordinarily beautiful. Palermo, the capital, bears traces of Moorish and baroque Spain, the Arab-Norman fusion, and the Roman and Byzantine empires. See Palermo, the delightful village of Taormina, and a villa with magnificent Roman mosaics. Along with the tumultuous history, you’ll enjoy a Norman folk tale told with traditional Sicilian puppets, sample many regional specialties, and take in the beauty of this sparse land with its panoramic views of the seas that surround it.
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3595.00
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Art in Venice: Venice Biennale
Destination:
Europe
Countries:
Italy
Travel Style:
Cultural Tours & Journeys
Departure Dates:
6/20/2009
The Venice Biennale is the oldest and largest of all international art exhibits. Since World War II the Biennale has been largely devoted to contemporary and avant-garde art. A world-wide array of innovative work will be exhibited in 2009 throughout the Giardini’s national pavilions, at the Arsenale and in other venues. The Aperto program of cutting-edge “fringe” exhibits, and the concurrent theater festival will be underway. On this nine-day cultural journey you have two full days for the Biennale, excursions to nearby Padua and Vicenza, and plenty of time to return to the festival or explore Venice on your own.
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3995.00
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Rome and Greece: Cradles of Western Culture
Destination:
Europe
Countries:
Italy, Greece
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
6/22/2009
On this fascinating voyage from Rome to Athens, we will explore myriad facets of ancient Greek and Roman society and consider how elements of these two cultures formed the crucible of our Western civilization. From Civitavecchia, Rome’s port, we will sail to Campania—home to some of the most important Greek and Roman sites in Italy—and then to Sicily, the island that has witnessed the rise and fall of every major civilization in the Mediterranean. We will then cross the Ionian Sea to the Greek island of Crete, Zeus’ birthplace and home to the Labyrinth of the Minotaur. Then it’s on to medieval Rhodes and Santorini as we continue to examine the layering of centuries and ideas in this seminal corner of cultural flourishing. Our journey to these ancient shores takes place aboard Corinthian II, an ideal vessel for a rewarding return to our intellectual origins.
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5995.00
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Sicily: Crossroads of Mediterranean Civilization
Destination:
Europe
Countries:
Italy
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
4/19/2009, 4/26/2009
On this circumnavigation of Sicily aboard the private yacht Callisto, we discover more than 3,000 years of diverse cultural innovation—wave after wave of new peoples, new ideas and new artistic techniques sweeping this island of Etna, leaving in their wake sublime temples, great cities, captivating villages and extraordinary works of art. Our journey includes a treasure trove of riches, from the Doric temples of the ancient Greeks to the colossal works of the Romans and the spectacular artistic achievements of the Byzantine era. Also discover Sicily’s inviting towns, including medieval Erice and historic Monreale, with its Norman Cathedral. The timing for this Mediterranean trip could not be better. The wildflowers of spring add a profusion of color to the pastoral countryside, the air is fresh and clear, and the influx of summer tourists has not yet begun. In addition, our voyage includes a wealth of special visits and unique events unavailable anywhere else.
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7695.00
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Mediterranean Music Festival: A Voyage from Venice to Athens with Classical Music Performances at Historic Sites
Destination:
Europe
Countries:
Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
9/29/2009
“Architecture,” Goethe said, “is frozen music.” And when exquisite music is heard in majestic surroundings, one is immersed in a universe of wonder. It is our pleasure to present perhaps the most splendid traveling music festival ever considered—a voyage, aboard Corinthian II, from “La Serenissima,” Venice, to Piraeus, the historic port of Athens, with special concerts in ancient, medieval and Renaissance settings, as well as chamber ensembles on board for moonlight recitals as the ship sails. Virtually every day features a musical performance. Have your spirit enlightened by an evening concert in a Venetian church, wandering outside afterward to the quiet slap of water upon the canal quaysides. We will enjoy splendid performances at Dubrovnik’s 16th-century Sponza Palace, Kotor’s Romanesque church of St. Tryphon, Butrint’s 3rd-century B.C. theater, Sami’s Dhrogarati Cave, with its perfect acoustics, and Santorini’s Nomikos Foundation, surrounded by frescoes of Minoan bull-leapers. Together with a marvelous gastronomic luncheon at an organic, 17th-century Cretan farmhouse, this is a celebration of senses you will not want to miss.
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Mediterranean Music Festival: Classical Music Performances from Venice to Barcelona
Destination:
Europe
Countries:
Italy, Croatia, France, Spain
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
5/17/2009
What could be more delightful than a springtime voyage that married the transcendent joy of music with visits to some of the most splendid centers of Mediterranean history and culture? Aboard the 114-guest Corinthian II, all this and more await the privileged.
travelers who sail from the romantic waterways of Venice to the dynamic city of Barcelona during the gentle days of May. En route, a roster of distinguished musicians will regale travelers with concerts and recitals aboard ship as well as in exclusive venues.
ashore including Dubrovnik’s Sponza Palace and the private Palazzo Raffadali in Sicily. Among the highlights of our voyage are visits to Croatia’s magnificent coast, explorations of two of Italy’s most compelling and oft overlooked cities, Palermo and Naples; the verdant island of Elba; and the timeless treasures of Provence. Sailing to the lands that inspired Vivaldi, Puccini, Ravel and Debussy, this is a celebration of music and culture that will inspire the mind and delight the senses.
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The Islands of Italy and Cinque Terre
Destination:
Europe
Countries:
Italy
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
5/26/2009
The natural and cultural treasures of Italy's enthralling islands are the stuff of legends. And for excellent reason. For 3,000 years, wave after wave of new cultures, new ideas and new artistic techniques have swept over this scintillating swath of the Mediterranean, leaving in their wake sublime temples, great cities, captivating villages and extraordinary works of art. Our sunsoaked voyage around The Islands of Italy and Cinque Terre will explore the awe-inspiring places where ideas and civilizations converged and flourished. We will discover Sicily’s inviting towns, starting with grand Palermo and the famous Norman Cathedral at nearby Monreale, and the volcanic lunarscape of Stromboli and Capri, the fabled home of the Sirens. Witness the prodigious achievements of Sardinia’s Nuraghic culture amidst stunning nature as our 34-guest yacht Callisto navigates the waters of this idyllic part of the world.We round off our journey with a visit to Cinque Terre and its five quaint fishing villages situated on remote, cliff-bound islets that comprise a World Heritage Site.
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