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VCE08T – ROMANCE & CULTURE: GONDOLA EXPERIENCE, GUIDED WALKING TOUR & TOP MUSEUMS

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

A gondola ride is a great way to explore the romantic city of Venice. As you travel from canal to canal, a breathtaking vista of bridges, palaces and narrow streets, known as calli, unfolds before your eyes. The tour includes a little free time in St. Mark's Square, before which a local guide will take you on an informative walk around the calli. A special museum ticket will then fast-track you into the museum of your preference. Choose from the Doge’s Palace, the Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum or the Biblioteca Marciana, to name but a few. Your tour ends with your return to the port.

Please note: no guide service during the 30-minute gondola trip. This tour is available only for guests in transit in Venice port.
VCE08D – ROMANCE & CULTURE: GONDOLA EXPERIENCE, GUIDED WALKING TOUR & TOP MUSEUMS

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

A gondola ride is a great way to explore the romantic city of Venice. As you travel from canal to canal, a breathtaking vista of bridges, palaces and narrow streets, known as calli, unfolds before your eyes. The tour includes a little free time in St. Mark's Square, before which a local guide will take you on an informative walk around the calli. A special museum ticket will then fast-track you into the museum of your preference. Choose from the Doge’s Palace, the Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum or the Biblioteca Marciana, to name but a few. On returning to the port and collecting your luggage, your tour will be brought to a close with your transfer to Venice Marco Polo airport.

Please note: no guide service during the 30-minute gondola trip. This tour is available only for disembarking guests with flights departing after 17.30 hours.

VCE09T – GONDOLA TOUR & ST. MARK’S SQUARE

Duration: approx. 4 hours

What could be more Venetian than a gondola trip down the famous waterways, rowed by a traditional gondolier? This tour gives you an opportunity to discover the charm and beauty of the city’s many bridges, ornate palaces and narrow streets, known as calli, from a unique canal perspective. The excursion also includes some free time to spend in St. Mark's Square, an ideal spot to sip coffee and watch the world go by or perhaps marvel at the resplendent St. Mark’s Cathedral and Doge’s Palace, which are co-located. Your tour end with your return to the port.

Please note: no guide service during the 30-minute gondola trip. This tour is available only for guests in transit in Venice port.
VCE09D – GONDOLA TOUR & ST. MARK’S SQUARE

Duration: approx. 4 hours

What could be more Venetian than a gondola trip down the famous waterways, rowed by a traditional gondolier? This tour gives you an opportunity to discover the charm and beauty of the city’s many bridges, ornate palaces and narrow streets, known as calli, from a unique canal perspective. The excursion also includes some free time to spend in St. Mark's Square, an ideal spot to sip coffee and watch the world go by or perhaps marvel at the resplendent St. Mark’s Cathedral and Doge’s Palace, which are co-located. On returning to the port and collecting your luggage, your tour will be brought to a close with your transfer to Venice Marco Polo airport.

Please note: no guide service during the 30-minute gondola trip. This tour is available only for disembarking guests with flights departing after 17.30 hours.

VCE10T – CHARMING VENICE: GONDOLA TRIP, ST. MARK’S SQUARE & TOP MUSEUMS

Duration: approx. 4 hours

Treat yourself to the most luxurious way to see Venice: a gondola trip down the famous waterways with a traditional gondolier rowing at the stern. Feast your eyes on the many beautiful bridges, splendid palaces and the city’s typical narrow streets, so-called calli, as you meander from canal to canal. A special “queue-jumper” ticket will then take you straight into the museum of your choice. Take your pick from the Doge’s Palace, the Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum or the Biblioteca Marciana, just as a few examples. The tour concludes with a little time to spend at St. Mark's Square.

Please note: no guide service during the 30-minute gondola trip. This tour is available only for guests in transit in Venice port.
VCE10D – CHARMING VENICE: GONDOLA TRIP, ST. MARK’S SQUARE & TOP MUSEUMS

Duration: approx. 4 hours

Treat yourself to the most luxurious way to see Venice: a gondola trip down the famous waterways with a traditional gondolier rowing at the stern. Feast your eyes on the many beautiful bridges, splendid palaces and the city’s typical narrow streets, so-called calli, as you meander from canal to canal. A special “queue-jumper” ticket will then take you straight into the museum of your choice. Take your pick from the Doge’s Palace, the Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum or the Biblioteca Marciana, just as a few examples. On returning to the port and collecting your luggage, your tour will be brought to a close with your transfer to Venice Marco Polo airport.

Please note: no guide service during the 30-minute gondola trip. This tour is available only for disembarking guests with flights departing after 17.30

VCE11T – PANORAMIC BOAT TRIP, MURANO & ST. MARK’S SQUARE

Duration: approx. 4 hours

After boarding a pleasure boat at Venice terminal, your tour begins with a relaxing boat trip, first heading for St. Mark Square and then continuing on a route past the historically famous Venetian Arsenal and lovely isles such as San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo and La Certosa on your way to the island of Murano. Your guide will tell you all about these islands as the boat sails close by the coastline. In Murano, renowned for a glass-blowing tradition dating back to the 12^th century, you will have a chance to visit the workshop of a famous glassworker or stroll around and admire the beautiful St. Donato Basilica. Your tour is rounded off with some free time to spend at St. Mark’s Square before rejoining your ship.

Please note: this tour is available only for guests in transit in Venice port.
VCE11D – PANORAMIC BOAT TRIP, MURANO & ST. MARK’S SQUARE

Duration: approx. 4 hours

After boarding a pleasure boat at Venice terminal, your tour begins with a relaxing boat trip, first heading for St. Mark Square and then continuing on a route past the historically famous Venetian Arsenal and lovely isles such as San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo and La Certosa on your way to the island of Murano. Your guide will tell you all about these islands as the boat sails close by the coastline. In Murano, renowned for a glass-blowing tradition dating back to the 12^th century, you will have a chance to visit the workshop of a famous glassworker or stroll around and admire the beautiful St. Donato Basilica. Your tour is rounded off with some free time to spend at St. Mark’s Square before returning to the port and collecting your luggage. Your tour will be brought to a close with your transfer to Venice Marco Polo airport.

Please note: this tour is available only for disembarking guests with flights departing after 17.30

VCE12T – FASCINATING VENICE: PANORAMIC BOAT TOUR, MURANO, ST. MARK’S SQUARE & GONDOLA EXPERIENCE

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

Swap your ship for a boat at Venice terminal and embark on a boat tour to Murano on a route that will take you past St. Mark’s Square, the Venetian Arsenal and the islands of San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo and La Certosa, with information provided by your guide. Once at the famous glass-blowing island of Murano, you can see the glass-blowing process in action at a glassworker’s workshop or visit St. Donato Basilica. On returning to St. Mark’s Square, you will swap your boat for a gondola and begin the last leg of your tour: a trip around Venice’s picturesque canals and many bridges, flanked by spectacular palaces and the narrow streets known as calli. Your tour comes to a close with some free time to explore St. Mark’s Square.

Please note: this tour is available only for guests in transit in Venice port. No guide service during the 30-minute gondola trip.

VCE12D – FASCINATING VENICE: PANORAMIC BOAT TOUR, MURANO, ST. MARK’S SQUARE & GONDOLA EXPERIENCE

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

Swap your ship for a boat at Venice terminal and embark on a boat tour to Murano on a route that will take you past St. Mark’s Square, the Venetian Arsenal and the islands of San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo and La Certosa, with information provided by your guide. Once at the famous glass-blowing island of Murano, you can see the glass-blowing process in action at a glassworker’s workshop or visit St. Donato Basilica. On returning to St. Mark’s Square, you will swap your boat for a gondola and begin the last leg of your tour: a trip around Venice’s picturesque canals and many bridges, flanked by spectacular palaces and the narrow streets known as calli. Your tour is rounded off with some free time to spend at St. Mark’s Square before returning to the port and collecting your luggage. Your tour will be brought to a close with your transfer to Venice Marco Polo airport.

Please note: no guide service during the 30-minute gondola trip. This tour is available only for disembarking guests with flights departing after 17.30

VCE14T – PANORAMIC BOAT TRIP, MURANO, ST. MARK’S SQUARE & MUSEUMS

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

Board a boat at Venice terminal for a relaxing trip to Murano that takes you past St. Mark Square, the famous Venetian Arsenal and the isles of San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo and La Certosa, with your guide providing details as you sail by. In Murano, home of the famous glassworks, you can then visit a glass-blower’s workshop or St. Donato Basilica. After sailing back to St. Mark’s Square, a special “fast-track” ticket will give you direct access to such famous museums as the Doge’s Palace, the Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum or the Biblioteca Marciana, to name but a few. A fascinating experience awaits you whichever one you choose. The tour includes some little free time in St. Mark's Square before returning to the port.

Please note: this tour is available only for guests in transit in Venice port.

VCE14D – PANORAMIC BOAT TRIP, MURANO, ST. MARK’S SQUARE & MUSEUMS

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

Board a boat at Venice terminal for a relaxing trip to Murano that takes you past St. Mark Square, the famous Venetian Arsenal and the isles of San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo and La Certosa, with your guide providing details as you sail by. In Murano, home of the famous glassworks, you can then visit a glass-blower’s workshop or St. Donato Basilica. After sailing back to St. Mark’s Square, a special “fast-track” ticket will give you direct access to such famous museums as the Doge’s Palace, the Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum or the Biblioteca Marciana, to name but a few. A fascinating experience awaits you whichever one you choose. The tour includes some little free time in St. Mark's Square before returning to the port and collecting your luggage. Your tour will be brought to a close with your transfer to Venice Marco Polo airport.

Please note: this tour is available only for disembarking guests with flights departing after 17.30
VIGO (Spain)
It may surprise you to learn that Vigo is the second-largest fishing port after Tokyo. What is unsurprising is that here you’ll find delicious seafood, accompanied by the local white wine, Albarino. Vigo is set in an area of outstanding beauty, and the large commercial port does not detract from the pretty bays and surrounding coastline. Come and explore this lesser-known Galician town or head to the famous pilgrimage destination of Santiago di Compostela.
VIG01 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

From the port of Vigo on the Atlantic coast, a pleasant 1.5-hour coach ride will take you to the historical city of Santiago de Compostela, one of Spain’s most important religious centres. The city’s splendid cathedral and old quarter are both listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. You will have an opportunity to amble through the streets, narrow alleys and tiny squares before continuing on foot to the Plaza do Obradoiro, which is situated at the heart of the city and was named after the stonemason’s workshop that was established there while the cathedral was being built. An external viewing of the cathedral, an eclectic blend of various architectural styles including Baroque, gives you an opportunity to take some photos before you proceed with an internal visit. Return to the port.

Please note: this is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties, heart problems or using a wheelchair. Cameras inside the Cathedral are prohibited. Conservative attire is recommended for visiting the religious sites.
VIG02 – VIGO & BAYONA

Duration: approx. 4 hours

After first making a brief stop at the Monte Castro vantage point to admire the beautiful view over the city, your tour then continues on to La Guardia, a village near Spain’s border to Portugal. Next on the itinerary is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Galicia, the pretty town of Baiona and its enchanting medieval centre, which is scenically situated by the outlet of Vigo Bay. You will have some free time to explore Baiona’s main sights, which include Monterreal Castle and the Monte Boi peninsula, the clock tower and the Prince’s Tower, the 13^th-century Ex-collegiate Church and the 15-metre monument called the Virgin of the Rock. Your tour concludes with your return to the port of Vigo and your ship.

Please note: this tour includes long transfers by coach. It is not suitable for guests in a wheelchair.
VIG03 – THE GALICIAN VILLAGES

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

This tour offers a fascinating introduction to Galician culture. Leave the port for a guided trip northwards to the Rande Strait, past Pontevedra. Your guide will talk about the history of the region and point out the different locations of the “Ria Vigo”, which is shaped like a great mouth devouring a stretch of sea. Our first stop will be Cambados, famous for its production of the white wine, Albariño. We will continue to the Agro de Bazan Winery for a cheese and wine tasting session. These renowned cellars produce high quality wines made purely from the Albariño grape. Return to the ship.

Please note: this tour includes periods of walking on uneven ground with steps; it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

VIG04 – TOUR ACROSS THE PORTUGUESE BORDER

Duration: 4 hours

Cross the frontier from Spain into Portugal on this exclusive tour and discover Valença do Minho. A 45-minute coach ride will take you to this gorgeous walled town, which dates back to Roman times. Enjoy a guided tour of the fortress, a specimen of gothic and baroque military architecture whose first walls were built in the 13^th century. Then take a break to do some shopping before heading back to Spain. The return trip to the port includes a brief photo stop at El Castro, a 17^th century fort situated high above Vigo and a tour of the oyster market.

VIG05 – PONTEVEDRA & COMBARRO

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours

Get a fascinating introduction to Galician culture at two of the region’s most charming communities: Pontevedra and Combarro. Heading north from Vigo, a 30-minute coach ride will take you to Pontevedra (which means ”old bridge“). Your guide will illuminate the city’s rich history during a walking tour of its key sights. Then spend some free time discovering the local shops before continuing a few kilometres up the coast to the small, picturesque fishing village of Combarro. Visit the historical district of one of Galicia’s best preserved towns before returning to Vigo and the port.

Please note: this tour is not suitable for for guests with mobility limitations for long periods of walking on uneven ground.
VISBY (Sweden)
Situated on the west coast of Gotland Island, Visby is the only locality with historical city status on the island and is certainly one of the best preserved medieval cities in the whole of Scandinavia. It was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1995. The “Ringmuren” stone wall that encircles the city is among the most notable of Visby’s historical remains.
VIS01 ― PANORAMIC TOUR OF VISBY

Duration: approx. 3 hours

After leaving the port, the tour first heads for Almedalen, the valley of elm trees, Visby's first harbour and the site of the Hanseatic port. From there you will walk through the Botanical Gardens and see the roses Visby is so famous for. The tour continues with the visit to St. Mary's Cathedral and then heads to the Gunpowder Tower, which dates back to the 11^th century, and was originally built to protect the old port. It is the oldest remaining structure in Visby. The next stop on the itinerary is the big market square of Stora Torget, which is overlooked by the ruins of St. Katarina, once the church of Cistercian nuns. A photo stop will also be made at Högklint, a cliff that affords a fantastic view of Visby and the coastline. Remember to take your camera to capture the beauty of this special place. The tour concludes with your return to port and your ship.

Please note: as this excursion involves long periods of walking on uneven ground, it is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.
VIS02 ― BIKING IN AND AROUND VISBY

Duration: variable, depending on time spent in port

On leaving the vessel, you will pick up your bike and embark on a pleasant ride on your own down the town’s pretty streets and around the countryside of the lovely Swedish island of Gotland. Visby is affectionately referred to as the “city of roses and ruins”, and is said to be the best preserved medieval settlement in the whole of Scandinavia. Providing access to fresh water and boasting a natural harbour, Visby was inhabited as early as the stone age. It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular holiday destination that welcomes thousands of Scandinavian and international visitors every year. As Sweden’s largest island, Gotland is not only home to Visby, but also provides beautiful countryside that will be a joy to explore by bike. Stop wherever you want for a breather and to take photos of the stunning scenery you will encounter on the way.

Please note: the tour lasts for as long as the ship is in port.