“You haven’t lived until you’ve cruised!”- CLIA, 2002 |
Cruises | |||
A value-packed vacation is cruising and enjoying word-class spa and fitness facilities. We have sailed on all the major cruise lines including Crystal, Silver Seas, Radisson, Wind Star, Cunard, Seabourn, Holland America, Celebrity, Princess and Royal Caribbean. We have detailed knowledge of all the ports of call. Why not enjoy pre and post-stays in fascinating cities?! | |||
 Elden and Cathy Tetzlaff embarking in Venice en route to Barcelona! | |||
SMALL SHIP CRUISING
DALMATIAN DELIGHT
13 DaysExperience an extraordinary panorama of the Adriatic Coast's most fabled cities and stunning natural splendors on this 13-day fully escorted tour. 7 nights aboard the first class MV Dalmacija in outside cabins and 4 nights in first class hotels. Included: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 9 dinners including a Welcome reception and dinner onboard the ship and a Farewell dinner in Vienna. Included highlights are:
- Services of a professional tour manager throughout
- Visit Island of Korcula, Dubrovnik, Island of Corfu, Bay of Kotor, Split, Pula, Venice, lake Bled and Vienna
- Daily shore excursions and sightseeing programs
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE COSSACKS
16 daysSail aboard the deluxe Viking Lavrinenkov. The roots of all Russian history began when Vikings, called Rus, arrived, conquered the local Slavic tribes, forayed into Byzantium and returned with Christianity. The powerful Kievan State spread its influence north into Russia and reigned supreme until Genghis Khan's Golden Horde poured out of Asia, conquering all in its path. Then the legendary Cossacks once again established a powerful Ukrainian state. Discover the sweeping history as you cruise along the Dnieper River from Kiev to the Black Sea, exploring the ancient cities and grand monuments of this proud nation. Included highlights are:
- 14 nights aboard the deluxe Viking Lavrinenkov in outside cabins
- All onboard meals including a Welcome Dinner and a Captain's Farewell Dinner
- Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception
- Daily shore excursions and Old World Highlights: port lectures, Cossack horsemanship show and demonstration, lecture on the cultural history of the Ukrainian people and Tatar-Muslim architecture
WATERWAYS OF THE CZARS
13 daysSail aboard the deluxe Viking Pakhomov, Viking Kirov or Viking Surkov. Russian has been blessed with numerous rivers, lakes and inland seas that serve as natural highways. With the addition of man-made canals, you can now travel for great distances - from the remote forests of Kareliya to Moscow, St. Petersburg and beyond. Visit modern cities and fortified monasteries that dot the countryside. See the grand monuments and opulent palaces of the czars and browse the extraordinary treasures of the Kremlin and the Hermitage. Included highlights are:
- 10 or 11 nights aboard one of the deluxe ships in outside cabins
- All onboard meals including a Welcome Dinner and a Captain's Farewell Dinner
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Daily shore excursions and Old World Highlights: port lectures, traditional samovar demonstration and tea tasting, and a lecture on the cultural history of Imperial Russia and Russian architecture
ROMANTIC DANUBE
9 daysSail aboard the deluxe Viking Pride. The Danube is a celebrated waterway, memorialized by Strauss in his famous The Blue Danube waltz. On your seven-night cruise, you will discover the unparalleled beauty of the Wachau and Altmuhl Valleys, lined with hilltop castles and quaint towns. Calls on many of the river's large cities and small villages in Hungary, Austria and Germany will immerse you in the sights and sounds of the region's varied cultures. Included highlights are:
- 7 nights aboard the deluxe Viking Pride in outside cabins.
- All onboard meals including a Welcome Dinner and a Captain's Farewell Dinner
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Daily shore excursions and Old World Highlights: port lectures, apple Strudel making demonstration, and the baroque Melk Abbey treasures
SPANISH WATERWAYS ON THE MS BELLE DE CADIX
From Seville to the Algarve9 days
The Guadalquivir and Guadiana Rivers weave together the people and the history of Spanish Andalusia and Portugal. Now - from the comfort of an intimate cruise ship - travelers can learn the stories these rivers have to tell, sailing the waters that gave life to civilizations: visiting the small towns were rivers flow but the time stands still. On land, you'll visit the vibrant cities of Seville, Gibraltar and Jerez and experience their unforgettable cultures, but the real stars of the journey are the stunning images of Spain and Portugal that continually emerge along the water's edge.
It's Included!
- Accommodations - 7 nights in outside cabins aboard the first class MS Belle de Cadix
- Meals - Daily breakfast, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Services of professional local guides and cruise directors
- Enjoy a guided tour of Seville including the Cathedral and the Alcazar Palace
- Learn the rich history of the famous Rock of Gibraltar on a full-day excursion
- Visit the Algarve, a Portuguese province known for its fabulous coastline and ever-blooming flora
- Sail up Portugal's Guadiana River to Alcoutim, a pretty village with whitewashed houses edged in yellow and blue
- Enjoy a Spanish flamenco dinner onboard the ship
- Taste some of Jerez's world-famous sherry on a visit to a local distillery
Spain Sampler
7 daysSailing along Spain's Guadalquivir River is the perfect way to explore the culture and history of Spain. Combine the ease and comfort of a cruise ship with the behind-the-scenes- experiences of an overland journey as you ail through the heart of Andalusia, visiting the vibrant cities of Seville, Cadiz and Jerez.
It's Included!
- Accommodations - 5 nights in outside cabins aboard the first class MS Belle de Cadiz
- Meals - Daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
- Services of professional local guides and cruise directors
- Enjoy a guided tour of Seville including the Cathedral and the Alcazar Palace
- Join your cruise hosts for a walk through Cadiz by night
- Take an excursion to Donana Park, classified by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve
- Enjoy a Spanish flamenco dinner onboard the ship
- Taste some of Jerez's world-famous sherry on a visit to a local distillery
Freestyle Add-ons
Cordoba - 2 nights
Madrid - 2 nights
SILVERSEA CRUISES SPECIAL OFFERS
8 to 11 day adventuresThe wonders of Silverseas's Western Europe never end. The morning is spent exploring Florence's Duomo or cruising on Amsterdam's tree-lined canals. Late afternoon finds you indulging in a poolside nap. Evening brings Relais & Chateaux - Relais Gourmand cuisine as art followed by dancing under the stars.
From the Mediterranean to the Baltic, overnights in Venice and Edinburgh - here are perfectly planned itineraries, ocean-view suites, unmatched service and all-inclusive as its most divine.
Unmatched, all-inclusive fares always include: A spacious ocean-view suite - most with private veranda, 24 hour room service, complimentary fine wines and spirits throughout the ship, world-class cuisine, open-seating dining, all gratuities and more.
8 and 11 day adventures.
- Rome to Venice
- Rome to Barcelona
- Lisbon to Stockholm
- Rome to Palma de Mallorca
- London to Amsterdam
