Voyage of Ancient Empires
 

May 3 to 11, 2013 and October 11 to 19, 2013

Rome, Isle of Capri, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Sicily, Malta
Cruising aboard the Deluxe m.v. Tere Moana

*This itinerary also operates in the reverse direction

Join us for this spectacular nine-day journey featuring a seven-night cruise on the Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian seas to the resplendent shores of southern Italy, Sicily and Malta, visiting five UNESCO World Heritage sites. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star m.v. Tere Moana, relaunching in 2013 after major refurbishments and featuring only 45 deluxe Staterooms. Experience the perfectly preserved past in Pompeii, the sparkling Amalfi Coast and the highlights of Sicily and Malta. Enjoy lectures by exclusive onboard Study Leaders throughout the itinerary. Extend your journey with the exclusive Rome Pre-Cruise Option and Valletta Post-Cruise Option. Read More...



Taormina, Sicily, Italy

      
Ancient Kingdoms of China featuring
Grand Yangtze River Cruise from
Chongqing to Shanghai
 

June 13 to 28, 2013

Featuring Guest Speaker Julie Nixon Eisenhower

Beijing, Xi'an, Three Gorges*
A voyage aboard the m.s. Victoria Sophia

*This itinerary also operates in the reverse direction

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Julie Nixon Eisenhower to discuss China and her late father’s pivotal role in bringing Communist China out of isolation. This comprehensive, 16-day journey includes a six-night exclusively chartered Grand Cruise along the fabled Yangtze River, sailing all the way from Chongqing downstream to Shanghai. And, spend three nights each Beijing and Shanghai and two nights in Xi’an, in Five-Star hotels. Highlights include five UNESCO World Heritage sites; the Three Gorges Dam; seldom-visited Wuhan, Huangshan and Nanjing; Beijing’s Forbidden City; the Great Wall; Xi’an’s Terra Cotta Warriors; and mystical Old and spectacular New Shanghai. Hong Kong Post-Program Option. Read More...


Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

      
Paris to Provence
including Burgundy and Beaujolais
 

September 16 to 24, 2013

aboard the m.s. Amadeus Symphony

This quintessential French sojourn features a stay in Paris. Travel on the famous TGV high-speed train from Paris to Lyon and a five-night Rhône River cruise through the countryside of Provence. Spend a full day in Lyon, France's gastronomique gateway, before embarking the exclusively chartered m.s. Amadeus Symphony. Experience the world-famous Côtes du Rhône wine region, the landscape of which inspired the great Impressionists Cézanne and Van Gogh, and visit the Roman city of Orange, the historic Papal Palace of Avignon and the wonderfully preserved Roman Amphitheater in Arles. The London Pre-Program Option travels through the Chunnel to Paris; an Aix-en-Provence Post-Program Option is offered also. Read More...


Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

      
Symphony on the Blue Danube:
A Classical Music Cruise
 

September 2013

Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Prague, Krakow*
Cruising aboard the Deluxe m.s. Amadeus Elegant

Visit six countries and up to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites on this exclusive and comprehensive, carefully crafted, 13-day journey showcasing the musical heritage of the European Masters. Explore the medieval gems of Prague and Kraków and embark a five-night river cruise on the legendary Blue Danube from Budapest, Hungary, to Passau, Germany, through the stunning Wachau Valley aboard the deluxe m.s. Amadeus Elegant. Experience the exciting centers of music in some of Europe's greatest cities that inspired the musical genius of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss. Enjoy a program of classical music-themed performances and tours. A Budapest Pre-Program Option and Warsaw Post-Program Option are offered. Read More...


Vienna Town Hall, Austria

Cultural Treasures of the Black Sea

 

June 25 to July 3, 2013 and
September 25 to October 3, 2013

Turkey, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria
A voyage aboard a Six-Star Silversea all-Suite Small Ship

This exclusive nine-day travel program includes a cruise aboard the Six-Star, All-Suite, Small Ship m.v. Silver Spirit and showcases four of the Black Sea’s most intriguing destinations—Istanbul, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine. Free Air* from 43 gateway cities. $500 per couple Shipboard Credit. Complimentary beverages throughout the cruise. Unpack only once and explore Istanbul, Odessa, Nessebur (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the historic Crimean Peninsula—Sevastopol, Khan’s Palace and Livadia Palace, site of the famous 1945 Yalta Conference. Istanbul Pre-Cruise Option and Cappadocia Post-Cruise Option are offered. Read More...

*Free Air and Low Air Add-Ons have limited availability and are not guaranteed.

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Town & Country Life in Tuscany
 

Fall 2013

Florence, Siena, Montalcino, Chianti, San Gimignano

Experience la dolce vita di Toscana (Tuscany's sweet life) for one full week in one of Italy's most fabled and timeless provinces. Stay for four nights in the heart of Florence and for three nights in an ideally located deluxe hotel in medieval Siena, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. This delightful sojourn introduces you to the authentic traditions and culture of Tuscany, with specially arranged excursions and cultural enrichments, featuring Florence, Siena, the ancient hill town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site; the Chianti region, known for their world-famous wines; and the exclusive Village Forum with local residents. Read More...


The Duomo, Florence, Italy

      
Burma: Legends of the Golden Land
and the Road to Mandalay
 

January, February and March 2014

Yangon (Myanmar), Bagan, Mandalay, Sagaing, Mingun, Heho, Inle Lake

Be among the first Americans to experience this specially designed, once-in-a-lifetime exploration of spellbinding Myanmar, better known as Burma, where gold-sheathed pagodas shimmer in the tropical sun, oxen draw market carts and cities possess a mysterious, graceful quality. Become enchanted by the exotic splendor of the legendary Irrawaddy River during a full-day private cruise. See fascinating Buddhist monasteries, glide over Inle Lake in a private longboat and meet warm Myanmar people during visits to traditional markets and artisan's workshops. Enjoy deluxe hotel accommodations in Yangon (Rangoon), Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake. Angkor Complex Pre-Program and Bankgok Post-Program Options. Read More...


Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

      
Passage through the Panama Canal
and Nature's Wonders of Costa Rica
 

March 2014

Colón, San Blas Islands, Panama City, Isla Coiba,
Osa Peninsula, Quepos, San José


*This itinerary also operates in the reverse direction

Cruising aboard the Deluxe m.v. Tere Moana

Join us for this spectacular nine-day journey from the mighty locks of the Panama Canal to the depths of the rainforest. Cruise for seven nights from Colón, Panama, to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, aboard the exclusively chartered, Five-Star m.v. Tere Moana, relaunched in 2013 after major refurbishments and featuring only 45 deluxe Staterooms. Spend one night in a deluxe hotel in San José, Costa Rica. Visit the San Blas Islands, where the indigenous Kuna people have maintained their traditional lifestyle for centuries. Extend your stay in Central America with the Panama Pre-Program Option and Arenal Post-Program Option. Read More...


Panama Canal