11-night Mediterranean Cruise

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

2026 Zadar Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Project Expedition

Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.

Begin your tour by exploring the charming Old Town of Zadar, which is rich in history and architectural wonders. Take a stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets lined with medieval buildings, shops, and cafes. Drive by the ancient city walls of Zadar, which date back to Roman times and offer glimpses of the city's past. While you won't have time to walk along the walls, you can still admire their imposing presence from the road.

Pass by the Land Gate, one of the main entrances to the Old Town of Zadar. Built in the 16 ^th Century, this historic gate features a grand entrance and fortified walls. While you won't have time to stop, you can appreciate its architectural beauty from the road. Make a quick stop at the Sea Organ and Sun Salutation, two unique installations located on Zadar's waterfront promenade. The Sea Organ produces mesmerizing sounds as waves interact with underwater pipes, while the Sun Salutation consists of a solar-powered light installation. Take some time to enjoy the sights and sounds and take photos of these modern art installations.

Drive by the Church of St. Donatus, a magnificent 9 ^th Century church known for its cylindrical shape and Romanesque architecture. While you won't have time to visit the interior, you can still admire the exterior of this iconic landmark from the road.

Conclude your tour with a visit to Five Wells Square, a historic square surrounded by Renaissance-era buildings and featuring five wells dating back to the 16 ^th Century. Take some time to stroll around the square, admire the architecture, and take photos of the wells and surrounding landmarks.

Tour can be scheduled to start at either 8:00am or 12:30pm.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

2026 Zadar Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Project Expedition

Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish. Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *

Tour can be scheduled to start at either 8:00am or 12:30pm.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Wine paired sunset dinner

This tour starts with a short transfer to the marvelous location of this amazing dinner. You will take a picturesque old road through ancient, charming hamlets for your first wine tasting. Then, you will porceed to the hilltop village of Selca, for the wonderful dinner at the local winery of Lacman family. For more than two decades Ante Lacman has been the heart and soul of authentic Hvar tourism at its very best. Together with his wife, their family and friends, Ante has built his own winery just a short 20 minute scenic, lavender field drive from Hvar town in the sweet, little hilltop village of Selca. Specially prepared just for you, this dinner will include some of the amazing traditional local delicacies and wines.

Highlights:

• Wine tasting
• Traditional diner
• Lavander field
• Picturesque old road
• Sunset

Tour Duration: approx. 3h
Tour can operate: Afternoon/Evening
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions: 

• Round transfer
• Wine paired dinner

Not Included:

• Tips
• Additional food and drinks
• Guide
• Tickets

Hvar: The Island of Hvar - 4 hours

Considered to be the most beautiful of the islands of Dalmatia (and known to be the sunniest), Hvar, with its wealth of wild flowers and bountiful fields of scented lavender and rosemary, is a nature-lover’s paradise. The town of Hvar is situated in a picturesque natural setting, facing the south, the sun and the sea. After centuries of unforgettable and amazing history, Hvar is today a main tourist centre of the island and one of the best loved resorts on the Dalmatian Riviera. In Hvar Town, a combination of Renaissance palaces, ancient monasteries and an elegant marina has created the most chic resort on the Adriatic. Visit the old theatre built in 1612, the arsenal, and the old patrician palaces from the 15th century. The town is best known for its medieval buildings which are the legacy of Venetian rule. Perched high on a hill overlooking the town, the gleaming white limestone walls of the Spanjol Fortress afford breathtaking views for those that take the time to climb up to the top.

Highlights:

• Climb to the Spanjol Fortress for views across the glimmering Adriatic Sea and Hvar Town

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    An expert local guide (4 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Hvar: Hiking the Lost Villages of Hvar - 4 hours

The tour starts in Hvar town where you meet with the guide and travel to the village of V.Grablje, which is approx. 14km from Hvar town. The road to the starting point will offer amazing views of the surrounding islands. Hike through villages where you would see the traditional architecture and way of living, learn about medical herbs and much more. Meet with one of the locals who is a lavender producer and will explain about the tradition of lavender on the island.

Walk towards Malo Grablje following the old trail which in medieval time used to be the main road connecting Hvar with Stari Grad on the north side of the island. The entire trail is downhill, starting with approx. 20 long steps and continuing as a small trail for approx. 1.5km. After that part we continue our walk to Malo Grablje.

Stop for lunch (payable locally) at a small traditional tavern hidded in the Ghost village. After we continue walking for about 45minutes on a wide, gravelly road to Milna. A walk from Milna back to Hvar follows a small, rocky trail and it lasts approximately 1.30h

Highlights:

• Hike through some of Hvar's most beautiful villages, along the old medieval trail

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
•    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
•    An expert local guide (4 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Hvar: By Bike - 4 hours

Some 2400 years ago, the Ancient Greeks sailed into the harbour of modern-day Stari Grad from the island of Paros. Cycle along its long promenade outlining the deep protected bay.
From Stari Grad we have numerous options where to go, so your day can be anything from 10-50km. Depending on the route you take you will pass through some small traditional villages in the interior of the island. Our guides will decide about the route depending on the group and their fitness level.
On our way back to Stari Grad stop on a small local farm situated at the Stari Grad Plain. As well as growing a range of organic produce, Zuvela’s range of Hora wines is a byword for authenticity and quality. Croatia has more than 130 indigenous grape varieties and only grown on the island.

Highlights:

• Choose from multiple route options, all of which end at a local farm that grows a range of organic produce

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
•    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
•    An expert local guide (4 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Half day wine tour on Hvar

Today is perfect for a half day wine tour containing two premium wineries visits and a lot of great food and fine wine tasting. After just a 25-minute drive from Hvar town, you will get to see the beautiful vineyards with colorful grapes.

In order to truly understand Hvar and its wine - it is important to hear the history, to visit the vineyards and olive groves. Its modern winemakers are becoming increasingly internationally recognized – exported as far away as California and served in 3-star Michelin restaurants in the Netherlands.

In both wineries, you will be able to degustate some of the best wine produced in the region and to truly experience the autochthonous taste of island Hvar and its wine-making legacy. Cheers!

Notes: please let us know in advance if you have any food dislikes or allergies

Highlights:

• Unique island experience 
• Personal guide/driver
• Wine tasting 

Tour Duration: Approx. 3-4h
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Private guide/driver,
• Round transfers
• Wine tasting in two wineries

Not Included:

• Lunch
• Additional drinks
• Gratuities
• Items purchased for personal use

Hvar city tour 2h

Discover the natural beauty and history of Hvar and learn about the town’s citadel, its medieval walls, monasteries and palaces. This tour will let you discover the most interesting museums and sites of Hvar Old Town. You will have an oportunity to choose between different sites this beautigul city has to offer such as the Renaissance-style loggia and its clock tower, the Theatre in the Arsenal building, St Stephen’s Square and the Cathedral. Feel free to walk through the Old streets of Hvar and visit the Lace Museum in the Benedictine nunnery, where nuns keep the secret of their unique handicraft which is now a part of UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Humanity - lace making of agave threads.

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience
• Personal guide

Tour Duration: 2h
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Museum tickets

Not Included:

• Gratuities
• Food, drinks
• Transfers

Kayaking adventure around Pakleni archipelago

Outstanding Pakleni archipelago, off the coast of town Hvar - and its untouched natural side will reward you today as you embark on a guided kayaking tour. Twenty small islands, “showing off” in all its beauty will let you in their passages and hidden coves, allowing you to combine this active kayaking tour with an occasional swim or snorkeling. Just imagine the excitement of active exploring of pebbled shores and narrow straits, while cruising around with your kayak. It is believed that the archipelago came into existence as a result of a secret love between Poseidon – the God of the sea, and a nymph. Well, we are sure that today another version of a secret love will be formed. Between you and Pakleni islands.

Notes: please bring a hat, DRY CLOTHES, long sleeve shirt (lycra if you have it, cotton if you don’t), quick drying sports shoes, swimming gear, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks

Highlights:

• Kayaking expirience
• Personal guide
• Kayaking equipment

Tour Duration: approx. 4h

Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon

Physical Activity Level: Moderate
 

Inclusions: sea kayak and paddle, life jacket, dry bag, spray skirt, snorkeling equipment, guide and introduction to paddling techniques and safety
 

Exclusions: lunch, snacks or drinks, gratuities and items purchased for personal use

 

Something extra Hvar city tour

This tour will unveil the historical legacy of town Hvar, step by step. You will explore this amazing old gem, alongside your private, professional guide. This journey into discovery of Hvar will begin with a car transfer to Fortica castle. Fortica castle is the best place for enjoying a perfect view of the entire town and surrounding Pakleni archipelago. You will then gently stroll down the serpentine paths of agave park leading the way to old part of the town called Groda. During the tour, you will learn about the town’s citadel, its medieval walls, its monasteries and palaces.

Highlights:

• Unique sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide

Tour Duration: approx. 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Museum tickets
• Refreshment drink 

Not Included:

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Hvar: Elegant Hvar - 8 hours

Considered to be the most beautiful and sunniest of the islands of Dalmatia, Hvar with its wealth of wild flowers and bountiful fields of scented lavender and rosemary, is a nature-lover’s paradise. In Hvar Town itself, a combination of Renaissance palaces, ancient monasteries and an elegant marina, has created one of the most chic resorts on the Adriatic Sea. The town is best known for its medieval buildings which are the legacy of Venetian rule. On your walking tour, visit the old theatre, built in 1612, the arsenal, and the old patrician palaces from the 15th century. Perched high on a hill overlooking the town, the gleaming white limestone walls of the Spanjol Fortress afford breath-taking views out across the glimmering Adriatic Sea and Hvar Town.
 
This afternoon, journey along the coast of the island to the villages in the central area which have a long tradition of viticulture and winemaking. Throughout the centuries, people on Hvar cultivated their vineyards with great skill and care, blessed with the warm Mediterranean climate. Some of the finest grape varieties are grown in this area, but it still remains a challenge to turn this agricultural bounty into great wines. The wines from this area have the reputation of being the best of Hvar, with the Plavac red being especially favoured. Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch (at leisure) here before exploring Vrboska village, the UNESCO protected world heritage site. Stroll through the many narrow streets and cross stone bridges before returning to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

• Discover the elegance of the marina and the ancient monasteries of the island
• Explore the winemaking region and a UNESCO World Heritage village

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide throughout (8 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Hvar: Island Jeep Safari - 4 hours

Today’s fun jeep safari takes you on a short drive along a dirt road to Malo Grablje, a small village abandoned decades ago. Upon arrival, take a short walk through this picturesque 16th-century village. Continue on your journey, stopping in Vidikovac, which boasts a perfect view of the deepest bay on the island. Learn about the oldest town in Croatia and how it was founded by ancient Greeks. Next, drive to the highest peak of the island, Saint Nicholas, to enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed view all the way across to the islands of Brac, Korcula and Vis. Below the highest point of St Nicholas, on a sloping sunny hillside, lies Sveta Nedija, a village surrounded with steep vineyards which are very difficult to tend. These vineyards are renowned for high-quality red wine, produced from plavac grapes. Driving downhill, you are constantly surprised by the sheer variety of Hvar’s landscapes: vineyard-covered hills, olive groves and undulating fields of rosemary and lavender. Return to the port late afternoon.

Highlights:

• Adventure through abandoned villages
• Enjoy stunning views across to the islands of Brac, Korcula and Vis

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local driver-guide throughout (4 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Sail into the sunset on Hvar island

This sailing trip offers you the perfect afternoon experience of sunset sailing. Enjoy the beauty of a sunset and enjoy nature's farewell kiss for the night. Sunset sailing to Pakleni Islands is a tour designed perfectly to fit all your plans to embrace the beauty of Hvar and near by islands. If you are not an early bird, or just prefer to spend this time of the day on board, this tour will fit all your needs and expectations. As the summer days are long, and this tour starts in the afternoon, you will have enough time to enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water, snorkeling and sunbathing. As you sail back to the island of Hvar have a glass of delicious wine with the magic of experiencing sunset on board as you cruise along. The Pakleni Islands are popular with boaters and sun-seekers, the islands offer secluded beaches, vibrant marine life, and charming beach bars.

Highlights:

• Private sailing boat
• Sunset tour
• Local snacks and drinks
• Private skipper

Tour Duration: up to 4h
Tour can operate: Evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Inclusions: 

• skipper
• fuel
• SUP board
• water
• wine
• snacks
• snorkeling equipment

Not Included:

• Guide
• Tickets
• Lunch
• Gratuities purchased for personal use
• Other sea toys

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

2026 Dubrovnik Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Italy & Croatia

Guests will enjoy a pre-arranged sightseeing itinerary with a Private Car and Guide to explore the following destination highlights.

Panoramic Dubrovnik & The Konavle Valley

Today’s tour takes you along the coast above Dubrovnik, where you can see the best panoramas of the Old Town. After a short photo stop, continue to the region of Konavle full of picturesque villages and farms. Here you have the opportunity to taste the local wine, liqueurs, figs and snacks and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch served in the cellar (included).

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Gratuities to guide and driver*
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

*Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

2026 Dubrovnik Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by A&K Italy & Croatia

Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish. Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Gratuities to guide and driver**

Excluded:

• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

 

**Gratuities have been prepaid. Additional gratuities are at the guest’s discretion.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Bari: Polignano a Mare & Monopoli - 5 hours

Today you will have the chance to visit Polignano a Mare, a shining gem on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff above the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic.

Continue to Monopoli, whose history has been thoroughly influenced by its east-facing position and its fortified sea-front walls and castle. Visit the colourful street market, the cathedral and the elegant bell tower that is over 60 metres high, completely dominating the town below.

Walk down the sea front promenade, where you will visit the church of Santa Maria della Zaffira and take a look at Monopoli’s harbour with it’s fishermen mending their nets or unloading the day's catch.

Highlights:

• Perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff Polignano a Mare makes for a fascinating stop
• Walk along Monopoli’s sea-front promenade, with its colourful street market and fishermen unloading the day’s catch  

Tour Duration: 5 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (5 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Bari: Locorotondo & Alberobello - 5 hours

You will visit Locorotondo where you will see the architecture typical of the region with white-washed, stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave-like interiors, narrow streets and churches. The town also features several community squares, each of which are built on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular views.

Afterwards you will visit Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alberobello represents the heart of the Itria Valley. The city was founded in the 15th-century by the Counts of Acquaviva. The image of the trullo in Alberobello has always been associated with Puglia, where the deep roots of Alberobello act as one of the most typical expressions of the area. The trullo is a construction with a central round or square base of dry stone and at its summit a cone-shaped roof.

Highlights:

• Visit Locorotondo, whose historical centre contains charming white-washed stone buildings
• Explore Alberobello the UNESCO World Heritage Site characterised by the Trullo cone-shaped roofs

Tour Duration: 5 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide throughout (5 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Bari: Ancient Matera - 8 hours

Spend a full day soaking up the unique ambience of Matera. Venture down the steep streets that crisscross Barisano and Caveoso, the two districts of Matera's sassi (literally the "stones"). Visit a house furnished as it would have been when as many as ten people lived with their animals in one or two rooms. Explore the chiese rupestri, or rock churches, some of which still have their original fresco decorations. After lunch on your own, head out on an easy hike along the opposite ridge of the ravine on which Matera is built and discover some of the rock churches that dot the countryside.

Please note: Matera involves steep walking

Highlights:

• Soak up the unique ambience of Matera and its ancient centre 
• Hike to discover the nearby rock churches that dot the countryside

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Moderate (Matera involves steep walking)

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide throughout (8 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Bari: Highlights of Puglia & Cheese Tasting - 8 hours

Today you will meet your English-speaking guide for a full day excursion of “Valle d’Itria”. You will visit Alberobello which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was founded in the 15th-century by the Counts of Acquaviva. The image of the trullo in Alberobello has always been associated with Puglia. The trullo is a construction with a central round or square base of dry stone and a con-shaped roof.

Afterwards you will visit Locorotondo where you will see the architecture typical of the region with white-washed, stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave-like interiors, narrow streets and churches. The town also features several community squares, each of which are built on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular views.

Next visit to a local cheese production where you will see the different phases of how different cheeses are made. After the visit you will enjoy an informal cheese tasting with a buffet where you will taste the local products.

Finally, visit Polignano a Mare, shining gem on the coast of the Valle d’Itria, perched atop a 20 metre-high limestone cliff above the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, Polignano a Mare truly lives up to its name and literally could not be any more ‘at sea’!

Highlights:

• Tour the charming and architecturally impressive villages of Alberobello and Locorotondo
• Experience the authentic taste of Puglia with a cheese tasting that includes various local products

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local guide throughout (8 hours)
• Cheese tasting
• Entrance fees
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Kotor: Walking Tour - 2 hours

Meet your guide at the tender pier ready for your walking tour of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks which extend above the town to the fortress of Sveti Ivan, Kotor was under the rule of the Republic of Venice between 1420 and 1797 and the Venetian influence on the architecture is strong. Take a walking tour of the town passing the Watch Tower, the 12th-century Cathedral of St Tripun, the Church of St Luc and the 17th-century Prince’s Palace.

Highlights:

• Walking tour of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tour Duration: 2 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• An expert local guide in Kotor (2 hours)
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Kotor: Highlights of Montenegro - 8 hours

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kotor is surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks. Strong Venetian influences can be seen in the architecture and a walking tour of the town reveals the Watch Tower (Sat Kula), the 12th-century Cathedral of St Tripun, the Church of St Luc and the 17th-century Prince’s Palace.
After lunch at leisure, drive over the Lov´cen mountain (the Black Mountain which gives Montenegro its name) to Cetinj. The former capital of Montenegro, Cetinj was home to Njegoš, Montenegro’s greatest poet and king. Visit the National Museum of Montenegro, and the monastery before continuing to Budva, one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Sea, dating back to the 5th century BC. In the Middle Ages when Budva was under Venetian rule, the town was fortified by powerful Venetian walls to protect against the Ottoman conquests.

Highlights:

• Enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kotor
• Visit to the National Museum of Montenegro in Cetinj
• Discover the Venetian influences on the historic town of Budva

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light 

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (8 hours)
• Entrance fees to all stated sights and museums
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Kotor sightseeing

This tour will start with a meeting with your guide. Kotor is located at the end of Boka Kotorska (Bay of Boka) where Mount Lovcen and the sea cuddle the town. Kotor is a town that belongs to a very “young” country, Montenegro, even though founded in 2006 as an independent country, the area has a deep and unique history and cultural richness dating back to the Neolithic ages. Kotor is an excellent combination of natural, cultural, and historical beauties which makes the town worth visiting even more than once in a lifetime. Your visit to the Old town in Kotor can be supplemented with a visit to the Maritime museum, which is found on the Square of the Boka fleet.

Highlights:

• Unique sightseeing experience
• Personal guide

Tour Duration: approx. 3-4 h

Tour can operate: Morning or evening

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Light
 

Inclusions: private guide and tickets
 

Exclusions: food or drinks, gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Giardini Naxos: Greek Taormina Walking Tour - 3 hours

Meet your expert local guide today for the ascent up to the wonderful town of Taormina which has overlooked Mount Etna since Greek times. Perched atop a high cliff, Taormina seems to float above the azure waters of the Bay of Naxos. The air in Sicily’s most glamorous spot is perfumed with the scent of orange and lemon blossom, and here you’ll find narrow streets full of local colours and flavour.
 

Explore this little corner of paradise today with your guide. A stroll through Taormina’s main street, Corso Umberto, reveals numerous chic stores and a wealth of historic interest. Visit the Greek Theatre, whose unparalleled position offers spectacular views of Mt. Etna and the surrounding landscape.

Highlights:

• Take in the incredible views from the town of Taormina, which overlooks the Bay of Naxos
• Wonder through Taormina's charming streets and visit the Greek Theatre

Tour Duration: 3 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light 

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan transfers between Giardini Naxos and Taormina
• An expert English-speaking guide throughout (3 hours)
• Entrance fees to the Greek Theatre
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Giardini Naxos: Syracuse & Ortigia Island - 8 hours

The city of Syracuse, birthplace of Archimedes, was once described by Cicero as: "the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all." What began as a small Greek outpost would eventually become one of the most prosperous and powerful states in the entire ancient world.

 

From here take a short drive to the Neapolis to visit the Greek theatre, one of the most important examples of ancient theatre architecture in the world and once the centre of Siracusan life. Testament to its stature, it is said that famous Greek playwright Aeschylus once premiered works here. Sights also include the Roman Amphitheatre and the Latonia del Paradiso, the impressive ancient stone quarries and caves - the most famous of which was named "the Ear of Dionysius" by Caravaggio for its peculiar acoustic qualities.
 

A highlight of your day will be exploring the island of Ortigia, one of Sicily's most picture-perfect destinations and known for its beautiful white baroque architecture and the 5th century BC Temple of Athena.

Highlights:

• Explore the beautiful city of Syracuse
• Visit the Greek theatre at Neapolis, one of the most important examples of ancient theatre architecture in the world
• Discover the charming island of Ortigia

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide throughout (8 hours)
• Entrance fees to the Neopolis Site
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Giardini Naxos: Catania and Piazza Armerina - 8 hours

Enjoy two sides of Sicily today: modern life and ancient history. First stop of the day is the city of Catania, which sits at the foot of Mount Etna. Discover the very vibrant morning fish market and the many baroque buildings in the city built using the lava stones of Etna.

From here, continue into the beautiful, rural landscapes of central Sicily and the town of Piazza Armerina. Here you will visit the site of Villa Romana del Casale, considered to be one of the finest examples of aristocratic dwellings from the Western Roman Empire, both in terms of beauty and complexity. While little remains of the structure today, an unparalleled series of mosaics depict scenes from mythology, hunting and Roman domestic lifestyle in exquisite detail.

Highlights:

• Explore the city of Catania,including the morning fish market and the many buildings in the city built using the lava stones of Etna.
• Explore central Sicily and the town of Piazza Armerina, where you will visit the site of Villa Romana del Casale

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide throughout (8 hours)
• Entrance fees to the Villa Romana del Casale
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Palermo and Monreale - 8 hours

Spend a full day in the capital of Palermo and Monreale.

Added value:

• Visit of Piazza Pretoria-Quattro Canti-Norman Palace and Monreale
• Visit of Palermos famous food market Vucciria
• Time for shopping

Tour duration: 8 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Physical activity: Moderate with a fair amount of walking

Included:

• Private sedan or van and English speaking guide for the day
• Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port

Not included: meals

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

2026 Naples Local Highlights Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Project Expedition

Piazza del Plebiscito: This grand square is one of the largest in Naples and home to several significant landmarks, including the Royal Palace of Naples and the Basilica Reale Pontificia San Francesco da Paola.

Enjoy a scenic coastal drive along the Gulf of Naples, with stunning views of Mount Vesuvius and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Castel dell'Ovo is one of the oldest in Naples and offers panoramic views of the bay. While you may not have time to explore the interior thoroughly, a quick stop for some photos is worth it.

Drive through the narrow streets of Spaccanapoli’s historic center, where you'll find some of Naples' most iconic landmarks, including San Gregorio Armeno, famous for its nativity scenes, and the Cathedral of Naples. Named after the famous poet Dante Alighieri, Piazza Dante is a hub of activity and surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes.

Take a scenic drive up to the Vomero neighborhood, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city and the bay from the Certosa di San Martino or Castel Sant'Elmo.

End your tour back at the starting point, where you can take some final photos and perhaps enjoy a coffee or gelato at one of the nearby cafes.

Tour can be scheduled to start at either 8:00am or 12:30pm.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Entrance fees for listed sights
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Items of personal nature

2026 Naples Customize Your Day Option - 4 Hours - Provided by Project Expedition

Guests have the flexibility to customize their day to explore as they wish. Guests may advise their Private Guide on the day of the tour where they would like to go. Please plan ahead to secure any necessary reservations or entrance tickets for your guests' planned stops. *

Tour can be scheduled to start at either 8:00am or 12:30pm.

Included:

• Private Luxury Sedan with English-Speaking guide and driver for 4 hours
• Bottled water in the vehicle

Excluded:

• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Cost of meals and refreshments other than bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Items of personal nature

*Mileage restrictions may apply.

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Civitavecchia: Imperial Rome & The Vatican City - 8 hours

Your driver will meet you at Civitavecchia today to transfer into Rome where you will be met by your expert local guide.
 

Begin your tour with a visit to the imposing Colosseum. Commissioned by Emperor Vespasian, the stadium could accommodate up to 50,000 spectators who came to view the gladiatorial battles that lasted up to 100 days! Adjacent is the Arc of Constantine which, dating from AD 315, is a forerunner to many other Triumphal Arches around the world. Possibly even more impressive are the excavations of the vast Roman Forum where the remains of temples, streetscapes, palaces and homes can be found.
 

After lunch, travel across the Tiber River to the Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, part of the Papal Residence which is estimated to contain 1400 rooms, chapels and galleries. The Museums contain an extraordinarily rich collection of precious arts, maps, sculptures and antiquities but surely the most breath-taking masterpiece is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. At the centre of the Vatican lies the vast Basilica of St. Paul, the world’s largest church where the colourfully dressed Swiss Guard can be found. The present Cathedral is a beautiful mix of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, formed under the hands of masters such as Michelangelo. The stunning interior is an elaborate and detailed display of marble, mosaic, gilt and bronze.

Your tour includes express entry to the Vatican Museums, past the regular lines. The Vatican requires visitors to cover upper arms and legs to below the knee.

Highlights:

• Tour some of Rome's most iconic sites including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
• Explore the impressive museum collections in the Vatican City and the breath-taking masterpiece that is Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
• Spend time in the Basilica of St. Paul, the largest church in the world

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
• Entrance fees to Colosseum, Imperial Forum and Vatican Museums
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Civitavecchia: Rome for Repeat Visitors - 8 hours

A tour designed for those who have visited Rome before, but would like to discover more of this fascinating city. Your driver will meet you at the port and bring you into Rome where your expert guide will be waiting for you.
 

Take a journey back in time at the church of San Clemente as you descend down three levels and through two thousand years of history. The medieval church was built over the remains of a 4th-century basilica which, in its turn, covers older buildings from the time of the emperor Nero and a sanctuary dedicated to the oriental divinity Mithras.

In the afternoon discover how Rome evolved through the 18th-century and visit the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a majestic royal residence of one of Rome’s most illustrious families. Believed to be the largest privately owned Palace in Rome, the Doria Pamphilj’s vast private art collection is still held here.
 

Your guide will also be delighted to make additional suggestions for your tour depending on your own personal interests. Alternatively, you may like to revisit some of your favourite places from your previous visit to Rome.

Highlights:

• Visit the church of San Clemente and discover its fascinating history
• Explore the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, a majestic royal residence of one of Rome’s most illustrious families, which houses a vast private art collection

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
• Entrance fees to San Clemente and Doria Pamphilij
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Civitavecchia: Gastronomic Rome and Time at Leisure - 8 hours

Travel with your driver to Rome this morning to meet a food expert for a gastronomic walking tour of the Trastevere District, so called because it lies across the River Tiber. Trastevere was once the bohemian quarter of Rome and still retains its arty edge today. Explore the bustling market and ancient maze of streets whilst discovering the essence of Italy’s best loved food with tastings of gelato, Sicilian pastries, Jewish delicacies, meats and wine.
 

The remainder of the day can be spent as you wish, your vehicle and driver will remain at your disposal in Rome before returning you to Civitavecchia.

Highlights:

• Uncover Rome's bohemian quarter, along with tastings of Italy's best loved delicacies 
• Car and driver at your disposal to discover Rome

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low 

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (3 hours)
• Entrance fees
• All taxes
• Food and wine tastings

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Civitavecchia: Museums of Rome - Capitoline and Borghese - 8 hours

Your driver will meet you at the port and bring you into Rome where your expert guide will meet you. Begin your tour on Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world; the Capitoline Museums, originally founded by Pope Sixtus IV in 1471. Capitoline Hill has been a seat of religious or political power throughout the centuries, making it the most important of the “seven hills” of Rome. It was here that the most important temple in town, dedicated to Jupiter, the king of the gods, was built. See the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter and marvel at the magnificent bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius at Campidoglio Square.
 

Afterwards, explore the museums, extended over two buildings; the Palazzo dei Conservatori, where you can view splendid frescoes portraying the history of Rome and the Pinacoteca (Picture gallery), and Palazzo Nuovo, where you can admire the wonderful sculptures. Finally visit the ancient Tabularium whose monumental arches overlook the Forum.  

Continue up along the Via Veneto to the elegant Villa Borghese, accompanied by your local expert guide and private vehicle. Surrounded by a leafy parkland, the villa was originally designed as a palace of pleasure and entertainment to house Cardinal Scipione Borghese’s incredible collection of antiquities, paintings and custom pieces. Today the collections of sculpture and paintings are among the most important in Italy. Admire the stunning Caravaggio canvases, Titian's enigmatic ‘Sacred and Profane Love’ and the striking sculptures by Bernini and Canova during this fabulous visit. Return to Civitavecchia from here.

Highlights:

• Travel out to Capitoline Hill and visit one of the oldest museum complexes in the world
• Visit Villa Borghese, home to a collection of sculptures and paintings that are among the most important in Italy

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide in Rome (6 hours)
• Entrance fees to the Capitoline Museums and Villa Borghese
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Rome and the Vatican City: 8-9 hours

Full day in the Eternal city of Rome and the Vatican City

Highlights:

• Great way to see major sites of Rome in a day
• Major sites covered such as the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Vatican city
• Reservations for the Vatican museum - no waiting

*A strict dress code is enforced in St. Peter's Basilica, so please do not wear shorts, sleeveless tops, skirts above the knee, or revealing clothing.

Tour duration: 8 to 9 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Physical activity : moderate with a fair amount of walking

Inclusions:

• Deluxe car or van and private English speaking guide for the day
• Entrance tickets
• Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port

Exclusions:

• Meals not included
• Gratuities
• Items of personal nature