Rio de Janeiro
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!
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Carnival Experience at Samba City - 4 hours
Highlights:
- Visit the backstage of the samba schools at Cidade do Samba, home to some of the most renowned samba dancers in the world. Cidade do Samba offers the 14 best samba schools in Rio space to build their floats and prepare their music and samba performance for the carnival. with its exhibition of costumes and floats from old carnivals.
- Watch the dancers perform the complex samba steps and learn some new dance moves.
- Hear the samba beat and watch some of the best samba dancers in Rio performing the intricate dance steps and learn some steps of this essential Brazilian dance, while having a refreshing drink.
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
Not Included:
- Lunch, tips, beverages, personal expenses
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Secrets of Old Rio with Lunch - 6 hours
Highlights:
- Travel in time with this enriching walking tour!
- Enjoy a walking tour through the historic center of Rio with our private guide for a unique view of the city's history.
- Start the walk passing by the Olympic boulevard, a revitalized area of ??the city and one of the main legacies of the 2016 Olympic games. Here we will observe countless world famous graffiti. A real open-air museum!
- Pass by some central sites of Rio's culture and history, such as the São Bento Monastery, the Candelária Church, the Cultural Center - located in the restored Banco do Brasil, Casa França-Brasil, Praça XV and Paço imperial.
- Visit the Metropolitan cathedral, crossing carioca square and the visit candelária square, where we will receive our ticket for the new public transport VLT Tram back to the port area.
- Lunch in Santa Teresa, a unique neighborhood of Rio de JANEIRO.
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Heavy
Inclusions:
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
Not Included:
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
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Sugar Loaf Sunset with Caipirinha Toast - 4 hours
Highlights:
- Ascend to the top of Sugar Loaf mountain on an amusing cable car ride and admire the breathtaking views.
- The climb is divided into two stages. After the first, arrive at Morro da Urca with its panoramic gardens and terraces; after the second, enjoy a spectacular view of the city, its beaches, Guanabara Bay and the Corcovado on the horizon.
- Toast the sunset with a lemon caipirinha.
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- 1 caipirinha drink per person
Not Included:
- Lunch, Tips, beverages, personal expenses
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04/05/2025 |
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Buzios
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04/06/2025 |
04/06/2025 |
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At Sea
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04/07/2025 |
04/07/2025 |
Salvador de Bahia
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!
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Folklore Show with Dinner - 6 hours
Highlights:
- An immersion in the African heritage with an exhilarating performance by the Bahia Folklore Company (Balé Folclórico da Bahia), one of the most respected folklore dance troupes in the world.
- The Balé Folclórico da Bahia Company performs in the intimate Miguel Santana Theatre in the Pelourinho district in a seamless presentation of the multiple African traditions that underpin Bahian culture.
- You will see the sacred dances of the Candomblé; puxada de rede, a song by fishermen in honor of Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea; maculelê, an acrobatic stick and sword dance with its origins in the cane fields; the exhilarating capoeira martial art/dance, and the grand finale of samba de roda, a spinning, swirling version of this exuberant national dance.
- Enjoy an amazing dinner at Uaua, a charming restaurant in Peourinho district, before returning to pier.
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: Night
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Dinner
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
Not Included:
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
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Essential Salvador with Lunch - 6 hours
Highlights:
- Discover the essential sights of Salvador on a half day tour tracing the development of the city from its simple beginnings to what is now the third largest city in Brazil. The tour focusses on historical and geographical aspects of the city and serves as a fine orientation for those wishing to further explore the city.
- Visit Barra district and see the immense bay, site of important historical landmarks in Brazil’s early colonial period, now also residential waterfront neighborhood.
- Proceed via elegant tree-lined avenues and bustling city streets to the Pelourinho, a Unesco Heritage site and the largest complex of colonial architecture in the South America. Leave the vehicle at the Municipal Square, by the towering Lacerda Elevator, allowing for great views of the bay stretching out to the lower city, and stroll through the narrow, bustling streets lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by, soaking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. Visit the church of São Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho square, the heart of the old town.
- Lunch at Cuco Bistrô, a charming place that has on its proposal to highlight the best of Northeastern Brazillian culture through its art and gastronomy, with a slight influence of Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, grilled meats on the grill, homemade pasta, drinks and special juices with made up an unusual fusion of flavours that make Cuco Bistrô a different space in the Historic Centre of Salvador.
Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
Not Included:
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
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04/08/2025 |
04/08/2025 |
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Maceio
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04/09/2025 |
04/09/2025 |
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Recife
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04/10/2025 |
04/10/2025 |
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At Sea
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04/11/2025 |
04/14/2025 |
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Porto Grande
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04/15/2025 |
04/15/2025 |
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At Sea
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04/16/2025 |
04/16/2025 |
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Dakar
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04/17/2025 |
04/17/2025 |
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At Sea
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04/18/2025 |
04/19/2025 |
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La Gomera
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04/20/2025 |
04/20/2025 |
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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04/21/2025 |
04/21/2025 |
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Santa Cruz de La Palma
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04/22/2025 |
04/22/2025 |
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Funchal (Madeira), Portugal
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04/23/2025 |
04/23/2025 |
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At Sea
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04/24/2025 |
04/24/2025 |
Casablanca
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!
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Casablanca City Visit - 4/5 hours
Meet your car and driver at the Port of Casablanca near the gangway.
Duration : Approximately 4 / 5 hours
Points of Interest: The Place Mohammed V; the Central Market; the Mahakma Law Courts; the New Medina; the King’s Palace precinct; Notre Dame de Lourdes; Anfa and the Corniche; the Hassan II Mosque; the Beth El Synagogue, The Jewish Museum, the United Nations Square.
PRICES INCLUDE:
Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Private guided sightseeing visit and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English speaking Licensed National Guide.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Gratuities to guides and drivers. Any expenditure of a personal nature, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING:
Day packs; hat, hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and Ziploc bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen.
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Rabat City Visit - 6 Hours
Meet your car and guide at the Port of Casablanca.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours.
Points of Interest: the Méchouar Precinct of the King’s Palace, the Chellah necropole, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Oudayas, Souks…
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PRICES INCLUDE:
Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Private guided sightseeing visit and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English speaking Licensed National Guide.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Gratuities to guides and drivers. Any expenditure of a personal nature, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Lunch not included.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING:
Day packs; hat, hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and Ziploc bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen.
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El Jadida & Azemmour - 8 hours
Meet your car and driver at the Port of Casablanca near the gangway.
Duration : Approximately 8 hours
Points of Interest: The outside of Hassan II Mosque, The Corniche, Residential quarter of Anfa, The Kasbah, The arabe Medina and Jewish Mellah, Portuguese Cisterns, ...
PRICES INCLUDE:
Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Private guided sightseeing visit and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English speaking Licensed National Guide. Lunch at El Jadida
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Gratuities to guides and drivers. Any expenditure of a personal nature, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING:
Day packs; hat, hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and Ziploc bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen
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Marrakech City Visit - 12 Hours
Meet your car and guide at one of these Ports : Casablanca - Agadir.
Duration: Approximately 12 hours.
Points of Interest: Bahia Palace, The Ramparts, The Koutoubia Mosque, Medersa Ben Youssef, The Mellah (The Jewish Quarter), Synagogue, Majorel Gardens, Famous Jamaa El Fna Square, Souks,…
PRICES INCLUDE:
Private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Private guided sightseeing visit and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English speaking Licensed National Guide.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Gratuities to guides and drivers. Any expenditure of a personal nature, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Lunch not included.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING:
Day packs; hat, hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and Ziploc bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen.
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04/25/2025 |
04/25/2025 |
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Gibraltar
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04/26/2025 |
04/26/2025 |
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Almeria
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04/27/2025 |
04/27/2025 |
Malaga
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!
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Spain: Malaga Walk & Taste Tour - 3 hours
Highlights
Join for a fun and delicious evening and learn how Malaga has become one of the country’s top dining destinations!
Have a stroll through the beautifully illuminated streets of Malaga, tasting some of the best local wines paired with delicious tidbits. From different typical Malaga sweet wines, to refreshing whites, fruity reds and even artisanal vermouth, you will really get to experience our diverse wine growing regions. Bars, taverns and restaurants will make you feel welcome, offering their tastiest treats like Iberian cold cuts, fresh seafood and other local specialties.
You will pass by some of the most emblematic venues and hidden alleyways of Malaga by night in an enchanting tour that combines food, culture and history.
What's Included?
- 3 hours private tour with an expert local guide
- 4 Foodie Stops
- 8 Tapas & 5 paired Wines.
What Isn't Included?
- Meals & Drinks not mentioned
- Souvenirs
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Gibralfaro (4 hours)
Highlights:
Make your way to Mount Gibralfaro to kearn how the famed castle is intertwined with Malaga's millennia of history. Visit the Picasso Museum to witness the magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures from one of Spain's most famed creatives.
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
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04/28/2025 |
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Seville (Cadiz)
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04/29/2025 |
04/29/2025 |
Lisbon
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!
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An Exploration of Lisbon (8 hours)
Highlights:
Lying north of the River Tagus estuary and stretching over seven hills, Portugal's capital city has much to offer. Receive a warm welcome at the port by your private guide and driver and from here commence your engaging tour of Lisbon.
Explore the Belem district with its magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, an extraordinary example of Portugal's 'Manueline' style of architecture. Once populated by monks, the UNESCO-listed monastery was commissioned by King Manuel I to celebrate Vasco da Gama's discovery of a sea route to India in 1498. Time permitting, visit Torre de Belém (Belém Tower), one of Lisbon's most iconic buildings and symbolic of Portugal's great Age of Expansion.
Next, it's time for a refreshment stop, where you may wish to sample the famous and scrumptious Pastéis de Belém (Portuguese custard tarts). From here you return to your cruise ship.
- Discover the beautiful Belem district with its magnificent Jeronimos Monastery
- Behold the priceless treasures on display at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and try the exquisite pasteis de nata local pastries
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
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Queluz, Sintra and Estoril (8 hours)
Highlights:
Venture outside of Lisbon to explore Queluz, Sintra and Estoril during your private shore excursion. Take the short driver to the sumptuous 18th-century Queluz Palace, where you can admire the magnificent formal gardens and azulejo-lined canals.
Afterwards visit Sintra, the summer retreat of Portuguese monarchs and Moorish emirs before them. Today, this town, nestling on the north side of the Sintra Mountain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stroll through the town where charming streets are filled with fine handicraft shops. You then descend to Guincho beach for a fabulous view of Cape Rock, the westernmost point of the European continent and continuing to the resort town of Estoril on the scenic coastal road with fantastic views, en route back to your cruise ship.
- Explore Queluz Palace, the summer residence of the Portugese Royal Family
- Take a short drive to Sintra, the summer retreat of Portuguese monarchs and a UNESCO Word Heritage Site
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
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Highlights of Lisbon (4 hours)
Highlights:
See Belem Tower, one of Lisbon's iconic buildings and symbolic of the nation's Age of Expansion. Admire the impressive collection of painted and gilded Baroque coaches at the National Coach Museum.
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
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05/01/2025 |
Tangier
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!
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Tangier City Visit - 6 Hours
Meet your Car and Guide at the port of Tangier near the gangway.
Duration : 6 hours.
Points of Interest : Cap Spartel, Caves of the Oracle of Herakles, Souks, the kasbah & the Medina...
PRICES INCLUDE: Private circle trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle - according to family or group size - from Tangier’s Port. Private guided sightseeing excursion and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English-speaking Licensed National Guide throughout. Lunch is Included.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Medical or accident insurance outside of the vehicle. Gratuities to guides and driver. Any expenditure of a personal nature. Bottled or gaseous water en-route, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING:
Hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and ziplock bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen.
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Tetouan and Chefchaouen - 12 Hours
Meet your Car and Guide at the port Tangier near the gangway.
Duration : Approximately 12 hours.
Points of Interest : Tetouan : Mellah (Jewish quarter), Hassan II Square, the traditional walled Medina, the Museum of Moroccan Art, the Handicrafts School, Bab el Oukla ...
Chefchaouen : El Masjid El Andalous , Square of Ouatta el Hamman, the Palace El Makhzen, the medina ...
PRICES INCLUDE: Private circle trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle - according to family or group size - from Tangier’s Port. Private guided sightseeing excursion and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English-speaking Licensed National Guide throughout. Light refreshment.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: medical or accident insurance outside of the vehicle. Gratuities to guides and driver. Any expenditure of a personal nature. Bottled or gaseous water en-route, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TRAVELERS BRING WITH THEM: hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and ziplock bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen.
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Tetouan City Visit - 7 Hours
Meet your Car and Guide at the port Tangier near the gangway. Transfer to the city of Tetouan for a day trip.
Duration : Approximately 7 hours.
Points of Interest : Tetouan :
Mellah (Jewish quarter), Hassan II Square, the traditional walled Medina, the Museum of Moroccan Art, the Handicrafts School, Bab el Oukla ...
PRICES INCLUDE:
Private circle trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle - according to family or group size - from Tangier’s Port. Private guided sightseeing excursion and all related entrance fees as listed in the itinerary. An English-speaking Licensed National Guide throughout. Light refreshment.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Medical or accident insurance outside of the vehicle. Gratuities to guides and driver. Any expenditure of a personal nature. Bottled or gaseous water en-route, nor anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TRAVELERS BRING WITH THEM:
Hygienic ‘wipes;’ camera and ziplock bags for sensitive lenses; sunglasses, sunscreen.
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05/03/2025 |
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Melilla, Spanish Morocco
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05/04/2025 |
05/04/2025 |
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Alicante
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05/05/2025 |
05/05/2025 |
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Palma de Mallorca
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05/06/2025 |
05/06/2025 |
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!
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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
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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
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...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Seville (Cadiz)
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