Showing posts with label Kotor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kotor. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

A Viking Ocean Cruise

Set sail with Viking on a journey that will awaken, nourish and expand your mind – and truly allow you to explore the world in comfort.

We all travel, to explore, to learn, and to understand.  Viking believes travel should be more than just a trip – it should be a doorway to cultural insight and personal enrichment.  That is why their cruise itineraries are designed to help you explore the most intimate nuances of your destination:  Its food, culture, countryside and customs.

Before you travel, Viking provides you with material to help you plan and anticipate your journey from filmographies that inspire wanderlust to recommended reading that informs and enlightens.

Kotor, Montenegro
Ashore, you might accompany the ship’s chef on a visit to a local market, step beyond the scenes at a famous theater company; tour a chocolate or car factory; or view private collections and hidden vaults at world-class museums.

Onboard activities are also designed for the thinking traveler seeking enrichment and renewal instead of casinos and waterslides, Viking offers world-class lectures on history and art, tastings of vintage wines from your destinations, restaurant menus inspired by local cuisine and other opportunities to share your region’s culture with like-minded travelers.

Shetland Islands
Connect with fellow travelers onboard ships designed with a comfortable intimacy to encourage lifelong friendships and an ease of discovery that larger ships cannot offer.  By journey’s end, the goal of Viking is to help you feel more connected – to your new-found friends and your destinations.

After leading the river cruise industry for two decades, Viking has refined the small ship sailing experience for their guests.  Now they have taken that same small ship, destination-focused experience to the seas and redefined ocean cruising as their three elegant vessels sail through Scandinavia, the Baltic, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean – and beyond.  And because they own and operate their ships, they deliver a seamless, consistent experience, from the banks of the Amazon to Adriatic shores.

Adriatic Sea
On a Viking ship, you will sail into the heart of your destination, so you ca explore up close and in depth.  The size of their vessels – with just 930 guests – gives them greater maneuverability, allowing them to dock where the mega-liners that dominate the world’s ports today cannot.  From their prime, central berths in the world’s great cities such as Venice, London, Hong Kong and Sydney, and in seldom-visited ports like Kotor, Montenegro and Scotland’s Shetland Islands, enriching cultural discoveries are just a short walk from your ship.

Amazon River
Further, Viking designs their itineraries to allow you to spend more time I port, with overnight stays in virtually all ports of embarkation and disembarkation.  With fewer days at sea, you will have ample time to immerse yourself more fully in each destination.

No other cruise line brings you so close to your destination’s doorstep.  And no one else helps you to uncover so much about a culture and its beauty while you are there.


Contact Travel Tours & Cruises when you want to plan your dream vacation.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Princess in the Mediterranean

Ancient ruins recall the once-powerful empires that ruled the legendary shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Stand atop the Acropolis in Athens, wander the Colosseum in Rome or step back in time in Dubrovnik’s walled Old Town. Magical Venice holds an allure all its own, while Barcelona and Florence beckon with timeless treasures.

Travel between North America and Northern Europe or Mediterranean ports on an epic Transatlantic cruise. Ample time on board traversing the Atlantic Ocean is spent getting to know your ship, gambling in the casino with new friends, wine tasting or soaking in a hot tub watching Movies Under the Stars. In the evenings, enjoy Broadway-style shows and savory meals crafted by Chef Curtis Stone.

Princess carefully crafts incredible shore excursions so you can experience the true colors, cultures and flavors of Europe. Led by reputable operators with local expertise, our excursions come with the assurance of a guaranteed return to ship. From a tasty tour visiting a Berlin Biergarten to watching traditional dance performances and discovering top sites on city tours, there’s truly something for everyone. And for small groups, we can customize tours based on personal preferences. We’ve also teamed up with Discovery and Animal Planet to bring you fascinating and immersive excursions for the whole family, where you can inspire your mind on shore with up-close encounters and tours of the world’s fascinating sites.

Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor’s narrow, asymmetrical streets are lined with cafés, old palaces and churches dating back to the 12th century. The medieval town is your gateway to the cultural and scenic wonders of Montenegro.

Greece
Mykonos, part of the Cyclades, is known for its vibrant nightlife and famed windmills. Its neighboring island, Delos, birthplace of twins Apollo and Artemis, features ruins of temples dedicated to the sun god.

Panoramic View of Chora Port, Mykonos
The past maintains an important presence in the cradle of Western civilization. Packed with busy shops and lively tavernas, modern Athens is a colorful counterpoint to classical Greece.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient and modern Crete. Discover Knossos Palace, an archaeological site and testament to the vibrancy of Minoan culture. You’ll also see stunningly atmospheric Kastelli Hill, once the site of a Roman acropolis.

Oia, Fira, Winery and Prehistoric Museum in Santorini
Sightseeing in Santorini, named one of the 7 Cruise Wonders of the World by Condé Nast Traveler, can include a variety of experiences, no matter what you hope to discover. Explore quaint Oia, visit the island’s oldest family-run winery and savor a traditional Greek lunch.  Then, thrill to the views atop Mt. Prophet Elijah. Visit the island’s oldest family-run winery and savor a traditional Greek lunch. Browse the archaeological collection at the Prehistoric Museum and photograph Kamari’s black-sand beach.

Barcelona, Spain
Montserrat, Spain

Enjoy Barcelona’s major landmarks on a narrated drive before traveling to Catalonia’s spiritual center, the thousand-year-old Benedictine monastery complex at Montserrat. After lunch, browse the stalls in Montserrat Plaza.


Park Güell is just one of Gaudí’s works in Barcelona. The public park is known for its multicolored mosaics.
The stunning architecture of Guggenheim Museum, Bilbão, Spain

Italy


Want to reach the top of the
 iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Put on your comfortable shoes and get ready to climb up the Tower of Pisa, one of the world’s most iconic buildings. Also enjoy free time to discover the monumental wonders of the Cathedral of Pisa and the Baptistery.

Whether you’re a first-time voyager or a travel connoisseur, Princess Cruises excursions have long been known for exceptional quality and local expertise.  Contact us at Travel, Tours & Cruises to plan your dream vacation.