Itinerary

Day 1 Barcelona, Spain

Arrive in Barcelona and transfer to your hotel for two nights

Day 2 Barcelona, Spain

Today, enjoy your included Sagrada Familia and Park Guell -Skip the Line tour.

Sagrada Familia 

Benefit from Skip-the-Line Access to seamlessly enter the heart of the Sagrada Familia, where rows of willowy pillars and vibrant stained-glass windows create a magical atmosphere. See the Sagrada Familia, you'll probably be unsure of what to make of it. With tall, airy spires that seem to defy gravity and seemingly cartoonish artistic details, Gaudi's most ambitious project challenges and stuns over 3 million visitors per year. Today, it's the most visited building in Spain, but the long lines here are of no concern as our tickets are pre-booked and we'll step right inside. Your local guide, an expert in all things Gaudi, will share stories and anecdotes that will help you get the most from your visit. We'll marvel at the two stunning completed façades and eight dizzying towers inspired by the peaks of Barcelona's holy mountain, Montserrat. After more than 100 years of tireless work, the facade is still under construction, and it's easy to appreciate why. Our guide will share tales of Gaudi's love affair with his final work, how he considered the project his personal holy mission and the great personal sacrifices he made to ensure its completion. Sadly, he would not live to see it finished. Such was the complexity of the design that despite taking on the project at 31 years of age, Gaudi only lived to see the completion of one facade, one tower, the apse and the crypt. You'll feel as though you have stepped into an alternate universe. Gaudí's characteristic dislike for straight lines will become disorientingly evident as we pass beneath rows and rows of tree-like pillars. Though construction is ongoing and not estimated to be completed until 2030, much of the Basilica can be visited today. The Basilica was consecrated and declared a minor Basilica in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. Whether you have visited the Sagrada Familia already or this is your first time, this constantly evolving masterpiece will never fail to surprise and inspire you! 

Park Guell 

Get the opportunity to explore the marvels of Gaudi's creations as your guide will bring you back in time with the interesting stories about the early 20th century when Gaudi was first commissioned for this project. Park Guell was originally meant to be a gated community for Barcelona's wealthy inhabitants. The architectural design of his Park Guell seems nothing less than a natural consequence of his fixation with nature, which envelops every element of the park. Whether truly natural or constructed, the elements fit seamlessly and harmoniously together. Often, the architecture, like the flora, seems to grow out of the ground! Here we'll have an hour to relax and take in the forms, colours, and spectacular panoramic view of Barcelona before your tour finishes inside. End your tour with the option to stay in the park, allowing you to relax and absorb the forms, colours, and spectacular panoramic views of Barcelona at your own pace. Immerse yourself in Gaudi's artistic vision and appreciate the harmony between nature and architecture in this vibrant utopia.

Options:

Start at 9:15am • 1st part - Sagrada Familia Tour at 9:15am • 2nd part - Park Guell Tour at 12 pm 

Start at 1:30pm • 1st part - Park Guell Tour at 1:30pm • 2nd part - Sagrada Familia Tour at 4pm. 

Start at 4pm • 1st part - Sagrada Familia Tour at 4pm • 2nd part - Park Guell Tour at 6:30pm

 

Hotel transfers are not included:

For the Sagrada Familia Tour, meet your guide at the Sagrada Familia's official Meeting Point #3 (green sign). 

For the Park Guell Tour, meet your guide at the Park Guell entrance. The total duration of the first and second parts of the tour is three hours.

Day 3 Barcelona, Spain

Glimpse Barcelona's remarkable architecture as you tour the city. Or experience Monsterrat, legendary home of the Knights of the Holy Grail. There's also a host of art galleries, museums and elegant shops to explore.

Day 4 At Sea

Day 5 Messina, Sicily, Italy

This Sicilian harbour has much to offer in the way of history and beauty. Its museum is noteworthy for its Renaissance masterworks. Nearby, the fashionable resort of Taormina awaits on an optional excursion.

Day 5 Messina Strait (transit)

Day 6 At Sea

Day 7 Piraeus (tours To Athens), Greece

Welcome to the –Birthplace of Modern Democracy–, a city whose architectural, art and political triumphs are a universal legacy. Dominating the skyline, the ancient Acropolis is a monument to Western civilization. Discover its perfectly proportioned Parthenon, built during the Golden Age of Peracles, and the Ereichtheon with its maiden columns. Stroll through the ancient columns of the Stoa, where Plato once lectured. Then for lighter fare, come explore the twisting lanes and lively tavernas of the Plaka.

Day 8 Dardanelles, Turkey (transit)

The Dardanelles is a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey that links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, steeped in history from ancient Troy to the World War I Gallipoli campaign.

Day 9 Istanbul, Turkey (Overnight port stay)

Begin or end your cruise in the world's only city astride two continents. You will almost certainly want to stay on her shores for a day or two at a hotel, or on a land extension to Capadoccia.

Day 10 Istanbul, Turkey

Begin or end your cruise in the world's only city astride two continents. You will almost certainly want to stay on her shores for a day or two at a hotel, or on a land extension to Capadoccia.

Day 11 Dardanelles, Turkey (transit)

The Dardanelles is a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey that links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, steeped in history from ancient Troy to the World War I Gallipoli campaign.

Day 12 Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey

Kusadasi is a beach resort town on Turkey's western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it's also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants.

Day 13 Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos is the most sophisticated of the Greek Isles. Near the colourful town of winding streets, charming whitewashed houses and posh boutiques, you'll find perfect beaches to visit. For archaeology lovers, the sacred site of Delos is nearby.

Day 14 Katakolon (tours To Olympia), Greece

Katakolon is an attractive port set against a backdrop of rolling mountains, giving way to the Ionian Sea and separating the ocean from the Gulf of Kyparissia. This is a stunning step into the past. From Katakolon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient wonder Olympia, with extensive and well-preserved ruins that include a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.

Day 15 At Sea

Day 15 Messina Strait (transit)

Day 16 Sorrento (tours to Capri or Pompeii), Italy

Perched on the rugged Almafi coast, Sorrento is best known for its laid-back cafes and beaches. Oozing southern Italian charm, this is the place to relax and cherish every moment, admist the peaceful lemon groves.

Day 17 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Disembark and transfer to Rome airport for your return flight home - or ask us about extending your holiday for even more unforgettable moments in Europe.

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