8-night Southern France And The Italian Riviera By Sea Cruise – With Smithsonian Journeys

September 23, 2026

PONANT: Le Champlain

Barcelona/Rome (Civitavecchia)

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Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Barcelona 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! Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours) Highlights: An architectural delight awaits you today in Barcelona, one of the most exciting cities in Europe. Receive a warm greeting at the port by your private guide and driver and commence your full-day tour with a visit to Gaudi's masterpiece, the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia. Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be complete until 2028! Next, visit Parc Guell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi's most colourful creations. Continue along Passeig de Gracia, to view Gaudi's Casa Batlló and Casa Mila from the outside, with its brilliant wave-like façade. After lunch, lose yourself in the narrow streets of the true heart of the city - the medieval Gothic Quarter. Here you will visit the magnificent 13th-century Cathedral, and the Picasso Museum, where some of the painter's earliest works are housed. At the end of your tour you are transferred back to the port. Walk the labyrinthine alleys of the medieval Gothic Quarter to find architectural gems like the Church of Santa Maria del Mar Admire the Sagrada Familia and the Picasso Museum, where some of the artist's earliest works are housed. 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 for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours) Highlights: Receive a warm greeting at the port from your private guide and driver and commence your half-day tour with a visit to Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece; the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia. Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be completed until 2028! Continue on to Parc Guell, a beautiful municipal garden with a superb panoramic view over the city; the focal point is a colourful sea-serpent-shaped central terrace. Visit the gatehouse where Gaudi lived during his later years which is now a museum dedicated to him. Transfer back to the port at the end of your tour. Visit the impressive, but still unfinished Sagrada Familia, masterpiece of the Catalan architect Wander through Parc Guell, the UNESCO World Heritage Site considered Gaudi's most colourful creation Tour Duration: 4 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 for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Authentic Barcelona by Bike Overview: Uncover the most authentic side of Barcelona riding the world's best folding bike, a Brompton. Be led by an expert bike guide and venture into a unique and exclusive experience. Connect with your local guide by sharing and listening to trivia stories about Barcelona. Embark on a ride to explore the least touristy Eixample and Gracia districts. Glimpse the Plaça d'Espanya, the Hospital de la Santa Creu, Sant Pau, and modernist estates. Duration: 3 Hours Barcelona Sailing Journey Overview: Experience the thrill of sailing the Barcelona Coastline. Glimpse the Barcelona skyline from a different perspective and spot some landmarks, including Frank Gehry Golf Fish Sculpture and the Twin Towers", Torres Venecianas. Immerse yourself in the serene deep blue while seeping your glass of wine. Weather permitting, anchor and venture in a short swim. Duration: 4 Hours Exploring Cavas' Origin Overview: Uncover the dedication of a biodynamic winegrowers family committed to excellence in long-aged wines. Venture on a stroll around the winery's iconic vineyards to discover the distinctive features of a unique spot in the Penedès region. Sheltered by the woods, taste a base wine paired with a light snack. Elevate your experience by savoring three long-aged sparkling wines, a limited-edition white wine, and an extra-virgin olive oil. Duration: 4 Hours From Market to Home with a Top Chef Overview: Led by a top Chef who graduated from the prestigious Cordon Bleu School in Paris, embark on an exclusive gourmet journey at her private penthouse. Head to a 19th-century local market and thoroughly select the finest ingredients for your recipe. Dare to partake in the cooking process while you uncover some secrets of high-end cuisine. Savor the combination of flavors paired with a premium selection of Spanish Wines. Duration: 4 Hours Hike a World of Nature (7,5 miles) Overview: Step away from the bustling Barcelona and embrace Catalonia's unique landscape with La Garrotxa and Fageda d'en jordà. Venture into an exciting 7,5 miles hike through the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa. Engage in a circular route through La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Ascend to the inside of Santa Margarita volcano and discover a chapel lying on its crater. Dive into Fageda d'en Jordà, a unique beech forest that grows on the lava flow of Croscat Volcano. Finalize your trail with a stop at the Croscat Volcano grederes. Duration: 4 Hours Montserrat Discovery Hike (5 miles) Overview: Ancient Wonders and hidden gems await you on the famous needles of Montserrat Mountain. Venture into an exciting and intimate hike connecting you to Montserrat's outlandish and most authentic elements. Uncover the region of Agulles and the north face of Montserrat, passing between the needles, having to take some steps climbing ropes, and ending up visiting emblematic places such as Cadireta or Foradada. Duration: 4 Hours Montserrat from the Skies Overview: Marvel at Montserrat Mountain's impressive scenic views. With a bird' s-eye view, witness these massive conglomerates, which form unexpectedly imposing sculptures due to their geological evolution. They all have names related to their shapes, and we find caves, chasms, and torrents in their shelter. Flying over the Montserrat mountain, the spiritual Center of Catalonia is undoubtedly one of the most surprising and impressive experiences. Duration: 1 Hour Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours Your chauffeur and your guide will be waiting for you at the port. They will be at disposal for 8 hours. Your chauffeur will drive you to the city center of Barcelona. A Walk Through Barcelona You will start your day by an exciting 2-hour walking tour of the oldest parts of Barcelona: the Barri Gothic and Born neighborhoods. You will follow your guide as he/she leads you into the small, narrow streets to discover the vibrant, trendy ambiance of Born and the historical atmosphere of the Gothic Quarter. You will see the Santa Maria Del Mar church, the Royal Palace and the world famous “Las Ramblas” avenue. The fun facts and stories told by our guide will keep your children highly engaged. The children will each get a game booklet to keep them engaged and entertained. After this tour, you will enjoy a lunch break. Your guide will be there to give recommendations depending on your taste. Included: A Walk Through Barcelona: Private certified guide 2 hour walking tour Game booklet for each child 2-hour experience The Sagrada Familia and Park Güell In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 3-hour tour inside the two iconic Gaudi sites in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia and the Park Güell. You will follow your guide inside the jaw-dropping and daring church and listen to the stories about its architecture, construction and future. After 1,5 hours spent in the Sagrada Familia, you will head out to Park Güell. There you will witness the beauty of Gaudí’s mosaics as well as enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Barcelona. To keep the children entertained during this 3-hour tour, they will all get their own fun-filled game booklet. A perfect way to combine both educational discovery and fun! The Sagrada Familia and Park Güell: Private certified guide Skip-the-line tickets to Sagrada Familia and Park Güell Transfer in a private mini van Game booklet for each child 3-hour experience At the end of the tour, depending on your cruise departure time, your chauffeur will drive you back to the port.	09/23/2026	09/23/2026
Sete	09/24/2026	09/24/2026
Provence (Marseille) 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! Marseille Shore Excursion - Marseille - 8 hours Marseille is, first of all, ancient. Started by the Phoenician around 600-BC (ignoring of course the Ligurians who already lived here), taken over by the Greeks in 540 BC, and conquered by the Romans two thousand years ago, HIGHLIGHTS OLD HARBOR - Vieux Panier MUCEM Museum Sightseeing tour along the Corniche Road up to the Notre Dame de La Garde Cathedral. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Moderate Package Include - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed guide - All entrance fees - All tax and Vat Do not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel Insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double Marseille Shore Excrusion - Alpilles - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of the Alpilles Depart for the Alpilles, this chain of limestone hills runs east-west, and is where bauxite was first discovered (named after the village of Baux-de-Provence). The Alpilles are an extension of the Luberon Mountains, which stretch out to the east HIGHLIGHTS Saint Remy Situated in the heart of the Alpilles, Saint Rémy is one of the "must-sees" in Provence. Surrounded by lush green perfumed valleys, its ancient streets are lined with beautifully restored old houses... Baux de provence Your journey will then continue with a visit of Les Baux de Provence. This village is situated in the heart of the Alpilles on a rocky plateau 245m high. Brilliant views of Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles can be seen from the look-out points! Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Moderate Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - Entrance fee to Baux de Provence Castel - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille Shore Excursion - Chateauneuf du Pape - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide at the main exit of your ship and. Depart for a full day visit and wine tasting in Chateauneuf du Pape wine area, Lunch at leisure, your guide will suggest you the best place to have lunch depending on your taste and requirements. During your journey you’ll stop for a visit and wine tasting at two wine estates. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - 2 private wine tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - all day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille - Shore Excursion - Green Provence Tour - 8 hours - Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of the Green Provence HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a visit and wine tasting at Le Clos du Pavillon estate. At this 7ha estate, 4ha of which are used to produce the grapes, a great respect for nature rules the estate. A place is like no other, where the tradition has remained since the 16th century. Production is not mechanized and everything is done manually from the budding to the harvest. This respect and love for wine make fruit flavored wines with its own Enjoy lunch at Abbaye de la Celle. (To be paid on site) A charming restaurant in the heart of in the wine country, located in the shadow of a 12th century royal Abbey, which hosted the good and the great of this world... After lunch, enjoy a wine tasting at Chateau Margui. A new gem in the Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC, that has produced wine for centuries, Margüi fell into oblivion in 1970. Coming back to life in year 2000, it quickly expressed its impetuous personality: 2003, Château Margüi's first vintage, turned out to be very successful. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - 2 private wine tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel Insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille - Shore excursion Aix en Provence - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide at the main exit of your ship and depart for Aix en Provence. Aix is surrounded by countryside full of authentic Provencal houses and traditional French style gardens. The name Aix comes from the source discovered when the city was founded in 123b.c. by the Romans. Aix was the capitol of Provence in the 15th century, wealthy merchants and local dignitaries helped turn this city into the Florence of Provence as we know it today. One can find all the beauty of the noble Provence of the17th and 18th centuries that include handsome houses and private mansions of the upper class, city squares’ bursting with flowers, ancient fountains and shaded narrow streets. Discerning shoppers might instead choose the elegant boutiques in the quartier Mazarin, richest and most exclusive quarter of what is a considerably wealthy town. Lunch is at your leisure; your guide will suggest the best place to have lunch depending on your taste and requirements. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package Include - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - Entrance fee to Cézanne workshop - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates All day, all year - except during French Bank holidays - rate on request for those dates Marseille - Half Day Tour - 4 hours Marseille Shore Excursion. The oldest city of France yet elected European Capital of Culture in 2014, Marseille is continuously changing and offering a contrast between tradition and modernity. Worldwide known for its old port, turquoise calanques and typical provencal markets, do not miss the visit of the third city of France! 9:00 am or 2:00 pm: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship in Marseille’ port. You will visit Marseille, the largest and most popular commune in France after Paris, also the third largest metropolitan area in France. You can start your visit for example with The Pharo promontory that was just a mere rocky plateau on which only rushes and wild grasses grew, but Napoleon decided to build "a house at the water's edge"; the residence was never actually used…but became today one of the finest architectural complexes in Europe! The guide will drive you to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde, « Our Good Mother » as the Marseillais call her with affection; the 19th century impressive church dominates the city and the view from the churchyard is just astonishing. Inside, you will see dozens of ex-votos, many of them in the shape of boats placed there by grateful sailors. The tour will continue with a scenic drive around town. Marseille is busy renovating its majestic Second Empire buildings, adding interesting modern architecture and buzzing with the energy of a new Golden Age. You will pass the Corniche where you will see the most beautiful houses of Marseille, towards the Palais Longchamp, originally the water tower of the town, a very beautiful example of 19th century architecture; the Park Longchamp is today the largest park of central Marseille. 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm: Drop off either at the foot of your ship or at your hotel. Tour Duration: 4 hours. Tour can operate: Any Day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Physical Activity Level: Moderate. Included: Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments. 24-hour assistance available during your stay All taxes Not Included: Tips Lunch or dinner Marseille - Full Day Tour - 8 hours Marseille Shore Excursion. The largest and most populous commune in France after Paris, centre of the third largest metropolitan area in France. 9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship in Marseilles’ port. You can start your visit for example with The Pharo. The guide will drive you to the famous Notre Dame de la Garde, « Our Good Mother » as the Marseillais call her with affection. You will pass the Corniche where you will see the most beautiful houses of Marseille, towards the Palais Longchamp, originally the water tower of the town, a very beautiful example of 19th century architecture; the Park Longchamp is today the largest park of central Marseille. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a restaurant suggested by your guide. In the afternoon, we suggest a visit of the Mucem (new museum which opens in 2013). This national museum is located on a site which includes the Fort Saint-Jean, a historic monument overlooking the Vieux-Port, and a new building designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti on the J4 esplanade. On the Greek and Roman ruins of the ancient state-city, there is a 12th century chapel that was part of the former Commandry of St. John of Jerusalem, the medieval tower of King René (built between 1447 and 1453), and the Tour du Fanal erected in the 17th century at the request of ship-owners to light up the entrance to the harbour, surrounded by various military fortifications. The MuCEM's location is therefore a location steeped in history and memories, at the heart of a prestigious heritage site - Cathédrale de la Major, Eglise Saint-Laurent, with views of the Palais du Pharo, and the Abbaye Saint-Victor, the sea and the islands of Friuli - overlooking "the Suez and beyond". 5.00 pm: Return to your hotel or your cruise. Tour Duration: 8 hours. Tour can operate: Any Day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Physical Activity Level: Moderate. Included: Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments. 24-hour assistance available during your stay All taxes Not Included: Tips Lunch or dinner	09/25/2026	09/25/2026
Villefranche-sur-Mer, France 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! VilleFranche- Shore Excursion - Discovery of Saint-Paul de Vence, Haut de Cagnes & Gourdon - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of Saint Paul de vence, Haut de Cagnes & Gourdon. HIGH LIGHTS Saint Paul de Vence, built on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by its ramparts built on the order of Francois 1^st, St Paul is certainly one of the most beautiful villages in Provence. Then enjoy a visit of Haut de Cagnes, a medieval quarter full of tiny streets, stairs, little restaurants and old houses that gradually descend down and blend with the modern lower city. Gourdon clings to the summit of a breathtakingly steep cliff at a height of 760 m and offers an unobstructed view of the Gorges du Loup and the Mediterranean. Clustered behind an imposing castle surrounded by gardens that were designed by Le Nôtre, the old houses have been well preserved and restored in this lively village where craftspeople are a driving force. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - All day, all year - except for French Bank Holidays, contact us for those dates VilleFranche - Shore Excursion - Discovery of Nice, Eze & Monaco - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of Nice, Eze & Monaco. HIGHLIGHTS Nice, the fifth largest city in France, acts as a magnet attracting people from all over the world, for a multitude of reasons. Elegant and simple, Nice's charm comes from its exceptional climate as well as its beauty. Even in the winter the café terraces are filled with people happily drinking and contemplating the ultra-famous Promenade des Anglais. Always in flower this wonderful walk follows along the bay, looking out onto the Baie des Anges and the beaches on one side, and on the other such luxury hotels as the Negresco. From Nice, take the Corniche road to Eze, a medieval village perched like an eagles nest on a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco, one of those magic glamorous places that have a worldwide reputation, is situated on the French Riviera between Cap d'Ail and Menton, just a few kilometers from the Italian Riviera End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates - All day, all year - except for French Bank Holidays, contact us for those dates	09/26/2026	09/26/2026
Santa Margherita	09/27/2026	09/27/2026
Portovenere 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! Portovenere/La Spezia: The Village of Portofino - 6 hours Today you will be met by your local English-speaking guide for a walking tour of this charming picturesque coastal town. Portofino is one of Italy’s most romantic spots on the coast. This exclusive town is the perfect base for a stroll up into the cyprus lined hills, to capture some of the breathtaking coastal views. Visit the Castello di San Giorgio, built in the 1500s as a defense against the Turks. From here you can continue to the Punta del Capo and the Faro, an old lighthouse, where views are spectacular. Back in the central Piazzetta, visit the Divo Martino church where you can admire works by Maragliano. Highlights: Stroll into the Cyprus-lined hills that surround Portofino, for breath taking coastal views Tour Duration: 6 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 (3 hours) • Entrance fees • All taxes Exclusions: • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs • Gratuities Portovenere/La Spezia: Highlights of Pisa & Lucca - 6 hours This morning meet your English-speaking driver for a sightseeing tour by private vehicle to Pisa and Lucca. Upon arrival in Pisa, meet your local English-speaking guide for a two-hour walking tour, which will include the Piazza dei Miracoli and the famous Leaning Tower. After lunch at leisure transfer to Lucca, a graceful and beautifully preserved town whose lovely streets are lined with old houses. Today enjoy Lucca from a different perspective with a bike ride around the city walls. Still intact with impressive ramparts, the walls took from around 1500 to 1650 to complete and now accommodate leafy parks and promenades lined with Chestnuts and Umbrella Pines. You will be transferred to a central piazza in Lucca where you will meet your local guide and pick up your bicycles and from here you will ride up onto the giant walls to enjoy the enchanting views down over the palazzo gardens and historic centre and out to the Apuane Alps. Take a break for refreshments at San Colombano, a recently restored café in an unrivalled position astride the city walls above the San Martino Cathedral. Highlights: Walk through Pisa past the famous Leaning Tower Cycle around Lucca's impressive ramparts, providing enchanting views over the palazzo gardens and historic centre Tour Duration: 6 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 Portovenere/La Spezia: Forte Dei Marmi - 6 hours Today you will be picked up and transferred to Forte dei Marmi which is a popular seaside town in northern Tuscany. The town takes its name from the fortress that rises in the middle of the main square, built under Grand Duke Peter Leopold, who was to become Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1788. Here you can enjoy the beautiful sandy beach, go for a swim or go shopping. Highlights: Relax on the sandy beach at Forte dei Marmi, go for a swim or peruse the shops Tour Duration: 6 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 • Entrance fees • All taxes Exclusions: • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs • Gratuities Portovenere/La Spezia: Picturesque Cinque Terre - 8 hours As you disembark at the Portovenere port, meet your English-speaking guide and private driver for a full-day excursion of the Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre (‘Five Lands’) is built along the steep coastal cliffs of Liguria. At one time only accessible by sea, its vineyards and fishing villages are still strongly attached to their old customs and traditions. Visit Vernazza, a beautiful village consisting of tall, colourful houses and a church clustered together at the head of a sheltered cove. Manarola is a fishing village set amidst terraced vineyards where you can take a walk to see the coast and other neighboring villages. You may also wish to visit Riomaggiore, a medieval village set in a narrow valley with an interesting backdrop consisting of the strange black rock strata of this region. You will pause for a leisurely lunch along the way (to be paid locally). Highlights: Visit Vernazza, a beautiful village consisting of tall, colourful houses and the fishing village of Manarola 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 (8 hours) • Entrance fees • All taxes Exclusions: • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs • Gratuities	09/28/2026	09/28/2026
Florence/Pisa (Livorno) 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! Livorno: Cycling Lucca's Medieval Walls - 5 hours Your English-speaking driver will meet your at Livorno pier today for the journey through Tuscany to Lucca where your expert local guide will be waiting for you. Lucca is a graceful and beautifully preserved town whose lovely streets are lined with old houses. Your guided walking tour through the city follows much of the original Roman pattern and includes the Duomo di San Martino and the Church of San Frediano. The heart of Lucca is encircled by vast walls. Enjoy cycling along the top of these walls and take in the spectacular views of the city. Return to Livorno from here. Highlights: Walking tour through the streets of Lucca, a beautifully preserved Tuscan town Cycle along the city walls, admiring the incredible views Tour Duration: 5 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 English-speaking guide in Lucca (3 hours) Bicycle rental All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Day in Florence - 8 hours Full day in Florence with a visit to the famous Academia museum for the David and time for shopping. Highlights: Introduction of basic history of Florence and visit of the David See the famous Ponte Vecchio. Leisure time for shopping at the famous leather and jewelry stores. Tour duration: 8 hours Tour is wheelchair is accessible Physical activity: Moderate with fair amount of walking Inclusions: Private deluxe sedan or van Private English speaking guide Admission to view the David Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port Exclusions: Meals Gratuities Pisa and Lucca - 8 hours Full day to Pisa and Lucca with visit of the Tower and famous walls of Lucca. Added Value -Introduction to history of Pisa and Lucca -See the famous Tower of Pisa -Time for shopping in Lucca Tour duration: 8 hours Tour is semi wheelchair accessible Physical activity: moderate with a fair amount of walking Included : Private deluxe sedan or van and private English speaking guide in Lucca Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port Not included: meals Livorno: Chianti Countryside & Wine Tasting - 8 hours Meet your guide and driver at the pier side of Livorno for a full day of discovery in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Hill-towns gaze across the countryside from on high, many encircled by Etruscan walls and slender cypress trees. As you travel along the winding roads, soak up the rich panorama comprising beautiful rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves. Admire the charming hamlets and farmhouses as well as fortified villas and castles that symbolise colourful history of the region during the Middle Ages. Travel through San Casciano, Badia a Passignano, Montefioralle, Greve and Castellina on your way to the Casanova Winery. Here you will be met by your guide for a tour of the vineyards and, of course, tastings of their fine red wines. After lunch at your leisure, continue to the picturesque medieval town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its surviving towers where you may wish to see the Collegiata containing 15th-century frescoes, the Palazzo del Popolo containing Renaissance paintings or simply wander the narrow cobbled streets. Highlights: Casanova Winery San Gimignano 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 disposal during the tour An English-speaking guide Entrance fees to the Casanova winery Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Livorno: Best of Florence & Pisa - 8 hours Your English-speaking driver will meet your at Livorno pier today for the journey through Tuscany to Florence where your expert local guide will be waiting for you. As you stroll through the narrow streets, take in the lovely piazzas, churches and palaces before visiting Florence’s most famous landmark; the splendid Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore). At the Galleria dell' Accademia, the world’s most celebrated statue awaits you. Marvel at Michelangelo's exquisite David; a colossal 17-foot nude inspired by the biblical hero renowned for heroically killing the giant Goliath. Wander along the enchanting medieval streets until you emerge out onto the open Piazza della Signoria; the centre of political life in Florence since the 14th-century. After lunch at leisure, return to Livorno stopping briefly in Pisa to admire the famous Leaning Tower. Highlights: Florence's Duomo Galleria dell'Accademia Piazza della Signoria Leaning Tower of Pisa 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 in Florence (3 hours) Entrance fees to the Galleria dell'Accademia Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	09/29/2026	09/29/2026
Bonifacio	09/30/2026	09/30/2026
Rome (Civitavecchia) 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	10/01/2026	10/01/2026

Like the rest of the PONANT EXPLORERS series, Le Champlain successfully manages to subtly combine the desire to explore the remotest regions of the planet with the comfort and privacy of a cozily intimate ship. To the innovative and environmentally friendly equipment are added elegant design and a unique atmosphere in keeping with the whole PONANT universe. Your dream of a cruise onboard a cozily intimate ship is thus made possible through the combination of an authentically genuine voyage experience together with discreet luxury.