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Sample the wonders of Greece, Turkey, Italy and the fabled Côte d’Azur on Tauck’s Mediterranean tour cruising aboard a luxurious, all-suite Regent cruise ship. Begin your journey in fabled Athens, encountering both its famous antiquities and the modern lifestyle of today’s Athenians. Take in the blue-and-white beauty of Santorini and step back in time as you explore Turkey’s amazing ancient city of Ephesus. Discover the charm of Sicily and the idyllic Isle of Capri, and the many treasures of Rome, the “Eternal City.” Your cruise ends in Monte-Carlo and the shimmering Côte d’Azur, completing a voyage of exceptional delights!
2008 Itinerary
2007 itinerary departures may still be available.
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Day 1: Athens awaits!
Welcome to Athens, a city with many layers of history and culture. Take the included transfer from Athens International Airport to the Hilton Athens in the heart of the city, from which you can gaze up at the Acropolis from its rooftop terrace. Your Mediterranean tour and luxury cruise with Tauck begins at the hotel at 6:00 PM. We look forward to meeting you at our welcome reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Hilton Athens
Day 2: Mythology and history
Sample the sights of Athens today, the first full day of your Mediterranean tour. From the Agora, the ancient heart of Athens, to the bustling Plaka with its myriad shops, restaurants and cafés, the city reveals a vibrant past and present. Marvel at the fabled Acropolis and the Parthenon and have lunch in a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Hilton Athens
• Day 3: Athens, past and present
Experience a taste of daily life at a cooking demonstration of Greek cuisine prior to boarding your Regent ship as your Mediterranean tour and luxury cruise with Tauck begins its cruise days by setting sail for Turkey.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Regent Cruise Ship
• Day 4: Enchanting Ephesus
Because it was abandoned rather than destroyed, Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities on your Mediterranean tour and cruise, offering a feeling of what life was like here in its heyday. Follow the stone footprints through the streets to view the imposing Library of Celsus, the ancient baths, and other well-preserved buildings. Marvel at the 2,500 seat Greco-Roman theatre, built in the 1st century BC. It is so well designed acoustically that a penny dropped on the stage can be heard in the highest seats. See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and visit the Selçuk Museum.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Regent Cruise Ship
• Day 5: Blues and whites of Santorini
The island of Santorini is a visual symphony of blue and white. Explore Oia, with its whitewashed and pastel homes and blue-domed churches. Visit a beautiful Byzantine church in Fira and take in the splendid views out over the caldera. Board the cable car or ride a donkey down the steps to rejoin your ship.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Regent Cruise Ship
• Day 6: In synch with the sea
Take advantage of a glorious day at sea to sample all the many varied activities and amenities aboard the ship. Perhaps you’ll choose to take in an art auction, make a donation to the casino, be pampered in the spa, attend an interesting lecture or just laze by the swimming pool. All that and more is available to you today.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Regent Cruise Ship
• Day 7: Sicily, a little bit of Paradise
No Mediterranean tour and luxury cruise would be complete without a visit to Sicily and the lovely medieval, mountainside town of Taormina. A walking tour reveals its charming winding streets and the Old Town. The views of Mt. Etna and the sea from the ancient Greco-Roman theatre are memorable.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Regent Cruise Ship
• Day 8: Captivating Capri
After your ship docks in Sorrento on the Italian mainland, travel by hydrofoil to the captivating Isle of Capri. Tour the island in an open-air convertible, visiting the town of Capri and the lovely Gardens of Augustus. After lunch, explore Anacapri and Villa San Michele, with its Swedish influence.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Regent Cruise Ship
• Day 9: Roman Holiday
Visit the “Eternal City” of Rome today, a highlight of your Mediterranean tour and luxury cruise. Have lunch in Piazza di Spagna; take a walking tour to see the Pantheon, the Bernini-inspired Piazza Navona, and the Spanish Steps – and toss a coin into Trevi Fountain! See the Roman Forum and St. Peter’s Basilica and evoke the days of the gladiators as you view the Colosseum.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Regent Cruise Ship
Day 10: Bonjour, Côte d'Azur
The cruise portion of Tauck’s Mediterranean tour concludes today as you bid adieu to your Regent cruise ship for two days of sightseeing in the fabled Côte d’Azur. Walk through Menton, just a mile from the Italian border in France, with your Tauck Director and visit Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, dating from feudal times. See the sights in glittering Monte-Carlo during a tour that includes views of the famous casino.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Fairmont Monte Carlo
Day 11: Glamorous Cap-Ferrat
A visit to Cap-Ferrat, a haven for European aristocracy and international millionaires, is a highlight of any Mediterranean tour. At Ville Ile de France, the grand estate of Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild, discover an impressive art collection and seven different magnificent gardens, each one taking its inspiration from a place to which she traveled. Please join us for a farewell reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Fairmont Monte Carlo
Day 12: A fond farewell
Your Mediterranean tour ends in Nice. A transfer is included from the Fairmont Monte Carlo to Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport for your flight home. Allow at least 2 1/2 hours for airport check-in formalities. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Dates & Prices
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Sep 18
12 Days from $7,190
| 2008 Price per Person aboard Navigator | Double | Single | Triple |
| Cat. G – Deck 6; Deluxe Window Suite | $7190 | $10,010 | N/A |
| Cat. F – Deck 8, 9; Balcony Suite | $7690 | $10,735 | $6930 |
| Cat. E – Deck 6, 7; Balcony Suite | $8045 | $11,245 | $7255 |
| Cat. C – Deck 9; Balcony Suite | $8545 | $11,970 | $7595 |
| Cat. B – Deck 10; Penthouse Balcony Suite | $10,845 | $18,620 | N/A |
| Navigator Suite – Deck 9; Balcony Suite | $13,645 | $26,905 | $12,355 |
| May 17, 2008 aboard Voyager | Double | Single | Triple |
| Cat. G – Deck 6; Deluxe Window Suite | $7590 | $10,590 | $6895 |
| Cat. F – Deck 8, 9; Balcony Suite | $7845 | $10,960 | $7085 |
| Cat. E – Deck 6, 7; Balcony Suite | $8045 | $11,245 | N/A |
| Cat. D – Deck 9; Balcony Suite | $8145 | $11,395 | $7315 |
| Cat. B – Deck 10; Penthouse Balcony Suite | $10,590 | $18,150 | N/A |
| Cat. SS – Deck 9; Balcony Suite | $13,890 | $27,420 | $12,640 |
Click here for deck plan and other information about cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager.
28 meals included.
Note: Due to the popularity of this journey, you may be traveling with a group of up to 80 Tauck guests. Larger group departures will be hosted by two Tauck Directors.
International airfare is additional. Tauck can book your international air for travel originating in the United States, subject to availability; inquire upon booking for special airfares that may be available.
Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Cruise Protection Plan.
All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
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