Explore the wonders of Europe and North Africa on Viking Cruises new 15 day Grand Mediterranean Tour. This unusual voyage departs and returns to Barcelona and highlights historic Malta and romantic Algiers. Viking Cruises ensures guests get closer to key sites, experience cities like a local and enjoy festive seasonal traditions.
Discover off the beaten path ports like Ajaaccio, Corsia – birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Here the rich variety of fragrant plants and wild herbs earned the island the name of “The Scented Isle”. Visit the deep red granite formations of the Prunelli Gorges and coastal caves of Calanches, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Malta, an island with a rich and turbulent history offers an incredible journey from the Grand Masters Palace of the Knights of St. John to the British-era Fort Rinella and the baroque architecture of its main town of Valletta.
Discover both modern day Tunis and ancient Carthage on an included half-day panoramic tour. A drive along Avenue Habib Bourguiba a wide, tree-lined boulevard scattered with numerous world-class hotels and monuments and quaint cafes. Head to the Medina in the old quarter of Tunis, to explore the colorful souk scattered across a maze of winding streets. For archaeology buffs, a visit to the nearby ancient city of Carthage is a must with its Punic and Roman buildings, some as old as 3000 years. Of particular note is the city’s former port where, in its heyday, more than 200 warships would have docked.
Another exotic destination on your itinerary is Algiers with its whitewashed buildings, dominated by the Basilica of Notre Dame d’Afrique. The famed Casbah, a UNESCO Site of narrow alleyways and souks also offers adventure.
Whether you seek to expand your palate, your knowledge, or just your circle of friends with like-minded people, Viking Cruises has designed their ships with a unique onboard experience in mind, from the serene Wintergarden, perfect for a calming cup of tea; The Spa, a Nordic sanctuary of wellness; to the Library, carefully curated with books to add to your knowledge.
The 15 day, Grand Mediterranean Tour is priced from $5,299 pp. for a Deluxe Veranda room. This price includes port charges, accommodation, meals, culture curriculum (classes and performances in music, art, dance and history), Wi-Fi, drinks package (wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard) and on-shore excursions.
For further information see: www.vikingcruises.com.au
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