Travel and other things that Alan and Joyce do...
January 4, 2022
Last updated on January 15th, 2022 at 06:06 pmIconic Barcelona Discover Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks on a relaxing drive and a leisurely walk around this impressive city. You will pass the Columbus Monument and Port Vell, the seaside cultural and… Continue Reading…
January 3, 2022
Last updated on January 21st, 2022 at 06:09 pmScenic Sète by Foot Explore the port city of Sète, the “Venice of the Languedoc.” Located on a thin strip of land, Sète received its name from the many canals that crisscross… Continue Reading…
January 2, 2022
Scenic Marseille Relax on a panoramic drive through Marseille and soak up the atmosphere of this historic port city. Begin your tour by motor coach through the area known as the Vieux Port, or Old Port, where the Greeks landed… Continue Reading…
January 1, 2022
Last updated on January 3rd, 2022 at 02:55 amWalking Tour of Monaco Set out on a walking tour through the heart of the medieval quarter of Monaco, known as The Rock. The Mediterranean will make a spectacular backdrop as you… Continue Reading…
December 31, 2021
Last updated on January 3rd, 2022 at 09:02 amTHE RENAISSANCE TREASURES OF FLORENCE See Florence’s treasured works of art in its spectacular public architecture and at one of its renowned museums. During the Medici rule, Florence exploded into a Renaissance… Continue Reading…
December 30, 2021
Last updated on January 3rd, 2022 at 08:07 amFlorence & the Leaning Tower of Pisa Witness the splendors of the Renaissance in two of Tuscany’s most renowned cultural centers: Florence and Pisa. A scenic drive through the Tuscan countryside brings… Continue Reading…
December 29, 2021
Last updated on January 3rd, 2022 at 06:04 amToday we are in Rome. To be more precise, the ship docks in Civitavecchia, about a 1 ½ hour bus ride from Rome. There were at least 3 other cruise ships docked… Continue Reading…
December 28, 2021
Last updated on December 30th, 2021 at 02:43 amPompeii: City of Beauty & Ruin Stroll the streets, explore the residences and squares, and glimpse life in this city frozen in time. In 79 AD when Mt. Vesuvius erupted, Pompeii was… Continue Reading…
December 27, 2021
Last updated on December 29th, 2021 at 01:39 amMessina & Its Treasures Marvel at the architectural and artistic treasures held dear by the Sicilians of Messina. Meet your local guide for a short drive to the heart of Messina’s historic… Continue Reading…
December 26, 2021
Malta Scenic Drive Witness the natural and cultural beauty of Malta, from sweeping bays to fishing villages, on a panoramic excursion. You will meet your guide at our berth and drive to the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk, where colorful… Continue Reading…
December 25, 2021
Last updated on December 26th, 2021 at 03:55 amToday was spent at sea as the ship travels from Santorini to Malta.We set our clocks back an hour last night as Malta is an hour behind Greece. That gave us an… Continue Reading…
December 24, 2021
Gleaming villages perched on black rock make Santorini one of the most visually arresting islands in the Aegean. Its whitewashed capital of Thira perches on a cliff 1,300 feet above the sea; enjoy spectacular views of this magnificent city on… Continue Reading…
December 23, 2021
Ancient Corinth & Canal Discover one of the most powerful cities of antiquity during a visit to ancient Corinth. Vestiges of its importance can be seen in the many archaeological sites that dot the old city. Join your knowledgeable guide… Continue Reading…
December 22, 2021
Day 5: After breakfast, you will proceed to the Acropolis to view the Parthenon and visit the Acropolis Museum. Enjoy lunch on your own, as well as some time to explore at your leisure. You will then be transferred to… Continue Reading…
December 21, 2021
Day 4: After breakfast, you will head to Delphi for the day. You will visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi and see the Temple of Apollo, the circular Tholos, and more. After time to explore the site on your own,… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2021
Last updated on December 21st, 2021 at 02:13 pmDay 3: After breakfast, enjoy your free time exploring Athens. You may consider a stroll through the city or a visit to the National Garden. Enjoy dinner on your own. (Breakfast) December… Continue Reading…
December 19, 2021
Day 2: After breakfast, set out to explore the Peloponnese peninsula, where you will see the Corinth Canal. Next, you will visit Mycenae to see the Lion Gate and the foundations of Agamemnon’s Palace and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Lunch… Continue Reading…
December 18, 2021
Day 1: Upon the arrival of your flight into Athens, you will be met by a Viking representative and transferred to your first-class hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Your Viking… Continue Reading…
December 17, 2021
When you live in an uncertain world, that uncertainty spills over into all aspects of your life. We hadn’t done any real ‘travel’ since our last major trip in the summer of 2019. This trip was supposed to have happened… Continue Reading…
December 15, 2021
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