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USA
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Fly from the U.S. to Seville, Spain.
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SEVILLE, SPAIN | EMBARK
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Upon arrival in Seville, transfer to Corinthian II. Overnight aboard ship, docked in port.
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SEVILLE
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Occupied by the Romans, conquered by the Moors and ruled by a succession of Catholic Monarchs, Seville is one of Europe’s most important and affluent maritime cites. Visit the Alcazar, with its charming Murillo Gardens, and the Gothic Cathedral.
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MOTRIL | GRANADA | MOTRIL
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Founded in the 8th century, Granada exemplifies the best of Moorish culture, art and architecture. Nowhere is this more evident than in the enchanting Alhambra, a striking 13th-century palace begun by the caliphs of the Nasrid dynasty. See the Sala de los Dos Hermanos, thought by many to be the pinnacle of Spanish-Islamic architecture, and stroll through the splendid Generalife Gardens, adjacent to the Alhambra.
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AT SEA
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While enjoying a day at sea, attend lectures and partake of the ship’s amenities.
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BARCELONA
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The exuberant capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is rich in extraordinary works of art and architecture. Tour the narrow alleyways of the Barrio Gotico, the original site of the Carthaginian city, and the extraordinary Templo de la Sagrada Familia, begun in the 19th century by the architect Antonio Gaudi and still unfinished. Also visit the 14th-century cathedral, La Seu, and tour the Picasso Museum.
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MARSEILLE | ARLES OR AIX-EN-PROVENCE | MARSEILLE, FRANCE
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Drive to Arles, one of the premier centers of Gallo-Roman art in France. Visit the theater,built in the 1st century B.C.; the amphitheater; and the Romanesque Church of St. Trophime, renowned for its glorious carvings. Alternatively, travel to Aix-en-Provence, the first Roman settlement in Gaul, immortalized by the works of Cezanne. |
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AT SEA | BONIFACIO, CORSICA
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Corinthian II navigates the scenic, fjordlike waterway leading to Bonifacio on Corsica, an island of high cliffs and spectacular scenery. Late afternoon arrival. |
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BONIFACIO
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Stroll through the striking village of Bonifacio, with its winding medieval lanes and brightly colored houses adorned with imaginative family crests. Admire the fine Gothic architecture and dramatic limestone cliffs.
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NAPLES | POMPEII OR HERCULANEUM | NAPLES, ITALY
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From Naples, tour either Pompeii or Herculaneum, two Roman cities that faced radically divergent fates after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Pompeii and its sophisticated art and architecture were preserved underneath pumice and ash; Herculaneum, another residential town, was smothered by mud and lava, saving its wooden structures. Return to Naples for an afternoon visit of the Archaeological Museum.
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AT SEA
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Spend a relaxing day at sea attending lectures and enjoying the ship’s amenities. |
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KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
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Magnificently set amid Europe’s southernmost fjord, Kotor was well regarded for its masons and icon artists. A walking tour through this carfree UNESCO World Heritage Site reveals that many of the city’s fortifications and monuments date from the time of Venetian rule. Visit the 12th-century Cathedral of St. Tryphon, a landmark of Romanesque and early Gothic design, as well as the Cathedral Square and the Lapidarium. |
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DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
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Within the walls of Dubrovnik’s remarkably well-preserved medieval city is a splendid repository of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque art. A tour of the once Venetian ruled city includes the Rector’s Palace; the Gothic cloister; the garden of the Franciscan Monastery; and the baroque cathedral, which contains works by Renaissance painters Titian and Andrea del Sarto.
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SPLIT
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Split is most famous for its stunning fortresslike palace, built in A.D. 295 by the Roman Emperor Diocletian and today one of the world’s most impressive Roman ruins. Explore the palace and old fortified town, including the Rotunda; the Mausoleum of Diocletian, now the Church of St. Domnius; and the preserved Temple of Jupiter. |
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VENICE, ITALY | DISEMBARK | USA
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Disembark and transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S.
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