Star Collector: Ancient to Avant-Garde Mediterranean Barcelona Piraeus 2021

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Greece, Spain

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Piraeus

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A perfect blend of antiquity and artistry, this 14-day cruise sails from the ancient ruins of Athens and makes a dozen port stops in Greece, Italy and France before disembarking among the contemporary architecture and gleaming, cosmopolitan wonders of Barcelona, Spain. Stroll the narrow streets inside the concealed medieval walls of Monemvasia, Greece and take an exhilarating tour of Corsica’s narrow winding coastal roads outside Calvi, France. From the Greek and Roman funerary steles - ancient marble reliefs depicting venerable people engaged in everyday life - to the vibrant and radiant impressionist paintings and dizzying mosaics of Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona architecture, this is an ideal ourney for passionate historians, art lovers and all seeking unforgettable cultural immersion.

Day	Activity	Arrive
Day	Activity	Depart
Day 1	Depart USA
Day 1	Depart USA
Day 2	Barcelona, Spain
Day 2	Barcelona, Spain	05:00 PM
Day 3	Palma de Mallorca, Spain	09:00 AM
Day 3	Palma de Mallorca, Spain	05:00 PM
Day 4	Mahon, Spain	08:00 AM
Day 4	Mahon, Spain	10:00 PM
Day 5	At Sea
Day 5	At Sea
Day 6	Calvi, France	08:00 AM
Day 6	Calvi, France	06:00 PM
Day 7	Bastia, Corsica, France	08:00 AM
Day 7	Bastia, Corsica, France	10:00 PM
Day 8	Portoferraio, Italy	07:00 AM
Day 8	Portoferraio, Italy	05:00 PM
Day 9	Rome, Italy	07:00 AM
Day 9	Rome, Italy	05:00 PM
Day 10	Ponza, Italy	08:00 AM
Day 10	Ponza, Italy	06:00 PM
Day 11	Sorrento, Italy	07:00 AM
Day 11	Sorrento, Italy	10:00 PM
Day 12	Amalfi, Italy	08:00 AM
Day 12	Amalfi, Italy	05:00 PM
Day 13	Messina (Taormina), Italy	12:00 PM
Day 13	Messina (Taormina), Italy	05:00 PM
Day 14	At Sea
Day 14	At Sea
Day 15	Gythion, Greece	11:00 AM
Day 15	Gythion, Greece	10:00 PM
Day 16	Monemvasia, Greece	08:00 AM
Day 16	Monemvasia, Greece	05:00 PM
Day 17	Athens, Greece	07:00 AM
Day 17	Athens, Greece

Day	Activity	Arrive	Depart
Day 1	Depart USA
Day 2	Barcelona, Spain		05:00 PM
Day 3	Palma de Mallorca, Spain	09:00 AM	05:00 PM
Day 4	Mahon, Spain	08:00 AM	10:00 PM
Day 5	At Sea
Day 6	Calvi, France	08:00 AM	06:00 PM
Day 7	Bastia, Corsica, France	08:00 AM	10:00 PM
Day 8	Portoferraio, Italy	07:00 AM	05:00 PM
Day 9	Rome, Italy	07:00 AM	05:00 PM
Day 10	Ponza, Italy	08:00 AM	06:00 PM
Day 11	Sorrento, Italy	07:00 AM	10:00 PM
Day 12	Amalfi, Italy	08:00 AM	05:00 PM
Day 13	Messina (Taormina), Italy	12:00 PM	05:00 PM
Day 14	At Sea
Day 15	Gythion, Greece	11:00 AM	10:00 PM
Day 16	Monemvasia, Greece	08:00 AM	05:00 PM
Day 17	Athens, Greece	07:00 AM

Tour Highlights

• Stroll the morning market and past the impressive Saint-Jean Baptiste church in Bastia

• Visit Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO site on Mallorca

• In Athens, view the artifacts in the museum and the Acropolis, a UNESCO site

• UNESCO sites to discover in Rome include the Historic Centre and Vatican City

• Find the Big Pink Church, L’Eglise Santa Maria in Calvi

• Let your imagination run free at the romantic ancient castles of Monemvasia

• Tour Barcelona’s highlights including renowned La Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO site, and Las Ramblas

• Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service

Day	Activity / Description
Day 1	Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight.
Day 1	Date: 22-Apr-2021, Thu
Day 2	Barcelona, Spain The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you’re greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don’t miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
Day 2	Date: 23-Apr-2021, Fri
Day 3	Palma de Mallorca, Spain Mallorca is steep, green, and fringed with enticing coves and more than 200 lush beaches. But all that natural beauty is just the beginning. Stroll along the tree-shaded Paseo de Born in search of tapas. Shop for a Siurell; a traditional red, green, and white clay whistle dating back to the time of the Moors. Watch the street performers on the piazza around the church, or cross the island to beautiful Sóller. Not to be missed is the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 3	Date: 24-Apr-2021, Sat
Day 4	Mahon, Spain What an entrance you will make as you cruise into one of the deepest natural harbors in the world. Picturesque Mahon is home to lovely white-sand beaches and delightful architecture, a gin distillery, and a dairy plant where delicious white cheese is made.
Day 4	Date: 25-Apr-2021, Sun
Day 5	At Sea
Day 5	Date: 26-Apr-2021, Mon
Day 6	Calvi, France The popular tourist spot of Calvi with its crescent-shaped bay and gorgeous beaches, is distinguished by a large medieval citadel that overlooks the marina. Built between the 13th to the 16th centuries, it is basically an entire small town enclosed by fortified walls but offering panoramic views of the harbor and the Corsican coast. Another must-see is the “Big Pink Church,” Orthodox-style L’Eglise Santa Maria and make time to take a walk along the Quai Landry esplanade, lined with interesting restaurants.
Day 6	Date: 27-Apr-2021, Tue
Day 7	Bastia, Corsica, France As the principal port of Corsica, Bastia has vibrant historical neighborhoods with narrow streets and alleys between ancient shuttered buildings of the 18th century. One of the main squares is the Place du Marche, home of a morning market and the impressive 16th century Saint-Jean-Baptiste church. On the other side of the harbor sits the substantial citadel, the beautiful gardens of Jardin Romieu and the once very-elegant houses of the Terra Nova district.
Day 7	Date: 28-Apr-2021, Wed
Day 8	Portoferraio, Italy Pine-scented forests and miles of sandy beach await your arrival on the tranquil island of Elba. Enjoy a glass of local Moscato with the fresh catch of the day before pondering your next move. Perhaps you’ll visit the nearby countryside with its small fishing villages and dramatic mountain passes. Or see the calming beauty of Tuscan Archipelago National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Or maybe you’ll decide to walk to the nearest beach and dip your toes into the warm Mediterranean.
Day 8	Date: 29-Apr-2021, Thu
Day 9	Rome, Italy In this enchanting city the past and present intersect in perfect harmony. Casually intermingled among ancient ruins and majestic cathedrals are the trappings of a modern metropolis: Skyscrapers,cafes, boutiques selling designer footwear. But of course what you seek first in the heart of Rome is its breathtaking history. A good place to begin is the Vatican, with its Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Works by Bernini, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Raphael are just a few of those on display, any one of which is worth hours of contemplation. Then the ancient ruins—Colosseum, Forum, Circus Maximus. And of course the Trevi Fountain for the obligatory coins promising your return to the Eternal City.
Day 9	Date: 30-Apr-2021, Fri
Day 10	Ponza, Italy Welcome to the island where real Romans go to vacation. Cars are scarce here and with only one main street and a casual, laid-back atmosphere that will have you relaxing in no time. There is little shopping available here and simplicity of this island adds to its charm. Check out the botanical garden or the blue grottoes. Take the bus around the entire island, find a beach to hang out at or sit with the locals and watch the fishing boats come and go.
Day 10	Date: 01-May-2021, Sat
Day 11	Sorrento, Italy UNESCO World Heritage Sites abound in Sorrento. Optional tours will take you to the archaeological areas of Pompeii and Torre Annunziata, or the 4th century B.C. city of Herculaneum. Perhaps your choice will be a boat ride to Positano, the legendary home of the Sirens. Perched on a terrace on the spectacular Amalfi Coast, Sorrento offers exceptional views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.
Day 11	Date: 02-May-2021, Sun
Day 12	Amalfi, Italy The town of Amalfi lies at the mouth of a deep ravine surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery. As part of the Amalfi Coast, it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an important tourist destination. The whole region is famed for its lemons, which are about double the size of other lemons, and the production of the limoncello liqueur. An optional tour can take you to the UNESCO archaeological areas of Pompeii, Positano and Ravello.
Day 12	Date: 03-May-2021, Mon
Day 13	Messina (Taormina), Italy The cobblestone streets of Messina, Sicily, are the perfect launching point for an optional visit to nearby Taormina. Stroll along flower-filled streets in search of a delightful lunch or an artist’s palette of colorful gelati. The ancient Greek Theater is an ideal place to sit back and admire shimmering waters below and Mount Etna, languidly smoking in the distance.
Day 13	Date: 04-May-2021, Tue
Day 14	At Sea
Day 14	Date: 05-May-2021, Wed
Day 15	Gythion, Greece Cheerful pastel houses are littered among intriguing whitewashed lanes and staircases. Playful sculptures welcome you to the harbor’s cheerful shops, coffee houses, and waterfront cafés. This is a perfect place to enjoy a cup of rich coffee or a glass of ouzo while you watch the world go by. Or go exploring on an optional tour of Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 15	Date: 06-May-2021, Thu
Day 16	Monemvasia, Greece This Gibraltar-like town tied to the mainland by a single thread of causeway holds treasures that are old even by Mediterranean standards, with town walls and several churches dating to the 12th century. Climb to the upper town for an up-close look at the castle and Agia Sophia, a Byzantine church. Wander the lanes of the lower town lined with Venetian mansions, many of which have been lovingly restored. Savor the sun on a smooth pebble beach.
Day 16	Date: 07-May-2021, Fri
Day 17	Athens, Greece With 3,000 years of history, you can’t turn around in Athens without encountering the past. The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, the Plaka, and the Acropolis Museum are must-sees. But leave time if you can to climb Pnyx Hill for photos of the Parthenon at sunset, to buy your own set of Greek komboloi (worry beads), and to explore the metro stations that serve as mini-museums for the relics that are constantly being unearthed.
Day 17	Date: 08-May-2021, Sat

Day	Date	Activity / Description
Day 1	22-Apr-2021, Thu	Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight.
Day 2	23-Apr-2021, Fri	Barcelona, Spain The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you’re greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don’t miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
Day 3	24-Apr-2021, Sat	Palma de Mallorca, Spain Mallorca is steep, green, and fringed with enticing coves and more than 200 lush beaches. But all that natural beauty is just the beginning. Stroll along the tree-shaded Paseo de Born in search of tapas. Shop for a Siurell; a traditional red, green, and white clay whistle dating back to the time of the Moors. Watch the street performers on the piazza around the church, or cross the island to beautiful Sóller. Not to be missed is the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 4	25-Apr-2021, Sun	Mahon, Spain What an entrance you will make as you cruise into one of the deepest natural harbors in the world. Picturesque Mahon is home to lovely white-sand beaches and delightful architecture, a gin distillery, and a dairy plant where delicious white cheese is made.
Day 5	26-Apr-2021, Mon	At Sea
Day 6	27-Apr-2021, Tue	Calvi, France The popular tourist spot of Calvi with its crescent-shaped bay and gorgeous beaches, is distinguished by a large medieval citadel that overlooks the marina. Built between the 13th to the 16th centuries, it is basically an entire small town enclosed by fortified walls but offering panoramic views of the harbor and the Corsican coast. Another must-see is the “Big Pink Church,” Orthodox-style L’Eglise Santa Maria and make time to take a walk along the Quai Landry esplanade, lined with interesting restaurants.
Day 7	28-Apr-2021, Wed	Bastia, Corsica, France As the principal port of Corsica, Bastia has vibrant historical neighborhoods with narrow streets and alleys between ancient shuttered buildings of the 18th century. One of the main squares is the Place du Marche, home of a morning market and the impressive 16th century Saint-Jean-Baptiste church. On the other side of the harbor sits the substantial citadel, the beautiful gardens of Jardin Romieu and the once very-elegant houses of the Terra Nova district.
Day 8	29-Apr-2021, Thu	Portoferraio, Italy Pine-scented forests and miles of sandy beach await your arrival on the tranquil island of Elba. Enjoy a glass of local Moscato with the fresh catch of the day before pondering your next move. Perhaps you’ll visit the nearby countryside with its small fishing villages and dramatic mountain passes. Or see the calming beauty of Tuscan Archipelago National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Or maybe you’ll decide to walk to the nearest beach and dip your toes into the warm Mediterranean.
Day 9	30-Apr-2021, Fri	Rome, Italy In this enchanting city the past and present intersect in perfect harmony. Casually intermingled among ancient ruins and majestic cathedrals are the trappings of a modern metropolis: Skyscrapers,cafes, boutiques selling designer footwear. But of course what you seek first in the heart of Rome is its breathtaking history. A good place to begin is the Vatican, with its Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Works by Bernini, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Raphael are just a few of those on display, any one of which is worth hours of contemplation. Then the ancient ruins—Colosseum, Forum, Circus Maximus. And of course the Trevi Fountain for the obligatory coins promising your return to the Eternal City.
Day 10	01-May-2021, Sat	Ponza, Italy Welcome to the island where real Romans go to vacation. Cars are scarce here and with only one main street and a casual, laid-back atmosphere that will have you relaxing in no time. There is little shopping available here and simplicity of this island adds to its charm. Check out the botanical garden or the blue grottoes. Take the bus around the entire island, find a beach to hang out at or sit with the locals and watch the fishing boats come and go.
Day 11	02-May-2021, Sun	Sorrento, Italy UNESCO World Heritage Sites abound in Sorrento. Optional tours will take you to the archaeological areas of Pompeii and Torre Annunziata, or the 4th century B.C. city of Herculaneum. Perhaps your choice will be a boat ride to Positano, the legendary home of the Sirens. Perched on a terrace on the spectacular Amalfi Coast, Sorrento offers exceptional views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.
Day 12	03-May-2021, Mon	Amalfi, Italy The town of Amalfi lies at the mouth of a deep ravine surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery. As part of the Amalfi Coast, it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an important tourist destination. The whole region is famed for its lemons, which are about double the size of other lemons, and the production of the limoncello liqueur. An optional tour can take you to the UNESCO archaeological areas of Pompeii, Positano and Ravello.
Day 13	04-May-2021, Tue	Messina (Taormina), Italy The cobblestone streets of Messina, Sicily, are the perfect launching point for an optional visit to nearby Taormina. Stroll along flower-filled streets in search of a delightful lunch or an artist’s palette of colorful gelati. The ancient Greek Theater is an ideal place to sit back and admire shimmering waters below and Mount Etna, languidly smoking in the distance.
Day 14	05-May-2021, Wed	At Sea
Day 15	06-May-2021, Thu	Gythion, Greece Cheerful pastel houses are littered among intriguing whitewashed lanes and staircases. Playful sculptures welcome you to the harbor’s cheerful shops, coffee houses, and waterfront cafés. This is a perfect place to enjoy a cup of rich coffee or a glass of ouzo while you watch the world go by. Or go exploring on an optional tour of Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 16	07-May-2021, Fri	Monemvasia, Greece This Gibraltar-like town tied to the mainland by a single thread of causeway holds treasures that are old even by Mediterranean standards, with town walls and several churches dating to the 12th century. Climb to the upper town for an up-close look at the castle and Agia Sophia, a Byzantine church. Wander the lanes of the lower town lined with Venetian mansions, many of which have been lovingly restored. Savor the sun on a smooth pebble beach.
Day 17	08-May-2021, Sat	Athens, Greece With 3,000 years of history, you can’t turn around in Athens without encountering the past. The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, the Plaka, and the Acropolis Museum are must-sees. But leave time if you can to climb Pnyx Hill for photos of the Parthenon at sunset, to buy your own set of Greek komboloi (worry beads), and to explore the metro stations that serve as mini-museums for the relics that are constantly being unearthed.

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