Combine Journey to Antiquities and Iconic Western Mediterranean for a magnificent 15-day cruise framed by Athens and Barcelona. Explore the storied sites of ancient Greece and Rome, the glamour of Monte Carlo and the rich history of Marseille, uncovering classical treasures and vibrant cultures at every turn. Overnights in Athens, Florence and Barcelona give you ample time to immerse yourself in the culture, allowing for the most enriching discoveries.
Visit ancient sites and cosmopolitan cities when you combine Ancient Mediterranean Treasures, Journey to Antiquities and Iconic Western Mediterranean into one captivating journey. See remarkably preserved ruins in Turkey and Greece, and call on some of the Mediterranean’s most beloved ports in Italy, Monaco, France and Spain. Overnights in Istanbul, Athens, Florence/Pisa and Barcelona allow you to fully explore the region’s wealth of cultural treasures.
Price Per Night: $580.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Bratislava, Bratislava > Budapest, Budapest, Kalocsa region, Mohacs, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Golubac > Donji Milanovac, Vidin, Rousse, Silistra, Constanta, Constanta > Bucharest, Bucharest > Brasov, Brasov, Brasov > Sighisoara > Sibiu, Sibiu > Bucharest, Bucharest
Cruise along the incredible Danube River from the ‘Pearl of the Danube’, Budapest, to Constanta, where the river flows into the Black Sea. Then explore Bucharest and the mysteries of Transylvania.
Price Per Night: $624.17 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Arrive Bucharest, Transylvania and Bran Castle – or Sinaia – or Targoviste, Discovering more of Bucharest, The Black Sea coast before boarding, Bulgarian art & architecture in Ruse or Ivanovo, Danube cruising and a visit to Vidin, Bulgaria, King Decebalus and the Iron Gate of the Danube, A choice in Belgrade, Understanding Croatia's history in Vukovar, Antiquities and more in Hungary, Disembark the Riverboat & spend the next two nights in Budapest, Budapest sights & a special farewell, Journey home
On this lower Danube cruise Budapest is your destination as explore westward from Bucharest through Central Europe's ancient heart. Discover dramatic castles, royal residences, centuries-old monasteries, and myriad cultural treasures as you sail aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats, and enjoy two-night stays at city-center hotels in Budapest and Bucharest.
Price Per Night: $120.88 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Messina (Taormina) Italy, La Valletta Malta, Barcelona, Spain, Marseille (Provence) France, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Messina (Taormina) Italy
Price Per Night: $141.67 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Budapest, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Dubrovnik
Veer off the beaten track and discover some of Central Europe’s up-and-coming hotspots on this ten-day adventure. Starting off in cultured and cosmopolitan Budapest, travel to the Serbian capital of Belgrade for a taste of a city on the rise. Learn about Bosnia and Herzegovina’s war years in Sarajevo, stop by the famed Old Bridge of Mostar and finish things up in medieval Dubrovnik of Game of Thrones fame. Melding the past with the present and the raw with the cultivated, this Balkans adventure gives you the power to see Central Europe your way, with a local leader on hand to steer you in the right direction.
Travel back in time on this enriching cruise to legendary ports of three fascinating countries that combines Ancient Mediterranean Treasures and Journey to Antiquities. Overnight in historic Istanbul, where East meets West along the Bosphorus Strait. Marvel at the well-preserved ruins of ancient Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy two nights in iconic Athens. Sail the fabled Ionian Sea and discover the cultural splendors of southern Italy.
Price Per Night: $839.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Benvenuti a Milano!, Villas and villages of Lake Como, Discovering Milan, Train to Basel through the Alps, A choice of excursions in Basel, Explore the Alsatian wine route, Heidelberg & exclusive evening at a palace, The Middle Rhine Valley, A choice of activities in Nijmegen, The Canals of Amsterdam & more, Journey home
Our best-selling journey along the River Rhine explores five countries and features a seven-night cruise from Switzerland to the Netherlands plus three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a gala evening at a historic palace in a picturesque setting.
Price Per Night: $407.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Lisbon, Seville (Cádiz), Tangier, Granada (Málaga), Murcia (Cartagena), Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Sète, Marseille, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia)
Circumnavigate the Iberian Peninsula, calling at Lisbon and Andalusian gems. Visit Barcelona and its cherished sights, including La Sagrada Família, the unfinished masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí. Discover scenic Sète to enjoy its award-winning beachside vistas and see stylish Monte Carlo, the crown jewel of the French Riviera. An overnight in Florence brings you more time to fully immerse yourself in its Renaissance treasures.
Price Per Night: $571.29 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Monte Carlo, Marseille, Sète, Barcelona
Trace the shores of the Mediterranean coast with calls to Spain, Italy and France’s famed Riviera. Immerse yourself in Catalonian and Tuscan art, architecture and history during overnights in Barcelona and Tuscany. In the South of France, stroll the network of canals in Sète, immerse yourself in nature in the Calanques National Park and visit Monte Carlo, Monaco’s glamorous city by the sea, a blend of old-world elegance with modern luxury.
Price Per Night: $464.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Split, Brac Island Cycling, Hvar Island Cycling, Korcula Island, Korcula Island Cycling, Dubrovnik
Cycle along the coastlines and hilly outcrops of the Dalmatian Coast on this seven-day cycling adventure. Ride to islands of olive groves and cypress forests to sparkling beaches, then wander romantic cities full of history. Walk along Hvar’s cobbled lanes and Korcula’s small town streets, chill out along Split’s harbour esplanade and discover the secrets behind Dubrovnik’s medieval walls. Explore Hvar Island at your own pace, ride to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stari Grad Plain and enjoy a group picnic with views of the Adriatic.
Discover the charm of the picturesque and genuine villages of the Cinque Terre, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit one of Italy's most reowned landmarks - the magnificent Leaning Tower of Pisa.