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All Expeditions in Europe
Circumnavigation of the Black Sea Romania: Transylvania, Maramures, Bucovina, Moldova Circumnavigation of the Black Sea From Spain to Senegal: Gibraltar, Morocco, Canary Islands, Cape Verde From Senegal to Spain: Cape Verde, Canary Islands, Morocco, Gibraltar The Fabled Adriatic: Malta, Sicily, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Venice Circumnavigation of the Black Sea
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All Expeditions in Oceania
Pearls of the Pacific: Line Islands, Hawaii to Tahiti Pearls of the Pacific: Polynesian Idylls South Sea Odyssey: Tahiti, Bora Bora, Cook Islands, Niue, Tonga, Wallis & Futuna, Fiji New Zealand and Its Sub-Antarctic Islands Circumnavigation of New Guinea - Part I: Wewak to Port Moresby Circumnavigation of New Guinea - Part II: Port Moresby to Wewak Beyond Rapa Nui: Easter Island to Tahiti Pearls of Polynesia: Society Islands, Marquesas, Tuamotus Wild Edge of the Pacific I: Fiji to New Zealand with Kermadec and Chatham Islands Wild Edge of the Pacific II: Chatham & Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand, Milford Sound
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Europe
Our European programs focus on archeological and cultural explorations in lands that saw civilization achieve some of its finest forms. In addition to Crete, Sicily, Turkey, and Greece, we investigate lesser-traveled destinations such as the medieval towns of the Dalmatian coast, multicultural Odessa, and Cyprus.
|  | | Circumnavigation of the Black SeaDeparts: September 3, 2008 Our Circumnavigation of the Black Sea visits Eurasia's most intriguing coastlines — Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria. Our journey is a rich tapestry of myth and history with visits to Istanbul, Sochi, Yalta, and Odessa plus a Danube cruise. This luxury adventure travel cruise includes outstanding archaeological monuments and six World Heritage Sites, all explored with expedition leaders who share the history, politics, culture, geology, and ecology of the region. | |  | | Romania: Transylvania, Maramures, Bucovina, MoldovaDeparts: September 12, 2008 Romania offers one of the last truly authentic European travel experiences. At its heart lies Transylvania, surrounded on three sides by the dramatic Carpathians, and peppered with villages whose colorful folk culture is the essence of the Romanian soul. On our expedition we'll visit the ancient province of Maramures, defined by its carved wooden architecture and needle-spired churches, and Moldova's superb vineyards and rare vintages. Throughout our journey, we'll be serenaded by spirited gypsy music, entertained by traditional dances, and treated to special regional cuisine. | |  | | Circumnavigation of the Black SeaDeparts: September 14, 2008 Our Circumnavigation of the Black Sea visits Eurasia's most intriguing coastlines — Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria. Our journey is a rich tapestry of myth and history with visits to Istanbul, Sochi, Yalta, and Odessa plus a Danube cruise. This luxury adventure travel cruise includes outstanding archaeological monuments and six World Heritage Sites, all explored with expedition leaders who share the history, politics, culture, geology, and ecology of the region. | |  | | From Spain to Senegal: Gibraltar, Morocco, Canary Islands, Cape VerdeDeparts: October 2, 2008 Our Atlantic adventure begins in Spain's Andalusian countryside, then takes in Morocco's legendary cities. The Canary Islands feature unique plants and birds set in fantastic volcanic landscapes, while Cape Verde, an important stage in Portugal's exploration of the New World, hosts a variety of endemic bird species. We end in lively Dakar, whose highlights include markets, mosques, and the World Heritage Site of Goree Island, the notorious former slave-trading center. After your voyage take our post-extension to Mali and visit famed Timbuktu. | |  | | From Senegal to Spain: Cape Verde, Canary Islands, Morocco, GibraltarDeparts: March 31, 2009 Our North Africa expedition cruise begins in Dakar, Senegal’s lively and eclectic capital, followed by a moving visit to the World Heritage Site of Gorée Island, the notorious former slave-trading center. Northward lie the unique Cape Verde Islands, a tapestry of dramatic terrain and picturesque villages. The fantastic volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands are contrasted with Morocco’s magical cities of Casablanca and Marrakech. We explore the caves and viewpoints of Gibraltar before concluding our adventure in the port of Malaga, Spain. Begin your travel adventure with an extension to exotic Mali and fabled Timbuktu or plan to end your journey with an optional extension showcasing Andalusian villages and the Alhambra. | |  | | The Fabled Adriatic: Malta, Sicily, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, VeniceDeparts: April 9, 2009 Our adventure cruise through the Ionian and Adriatic Seas takes us to nine World Heritage Sites and legendary medieval cities. We begin with the Mediterranean crossroads island of Malta, then sail to Sicily’s Greek and Roman ruins treasure-trove, Syracuse. Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast is a revelation of medieval jewels: the walled city of Dubrovnik; Korcula Island, once the home of Marco Polo; the harbor city of Split; and Sibenik, with its magnificent 15th-century cathedral. Timeless Venice, once hailed as “Queen of the Adriatic” makes a fitting final port of call. | |  | | Circumnavigation of the Black SeaDeparts: September 14, 2009 and September 25, 2009 Our Circumnavigation of the Black Sea visits Eurasia's most intriguing coastlines — Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria. Our journey is a rich tapestry of myth and history with visits to Istanbul, Sochi, Yalta, and Odessa plus a Danube cruise. This luxury adventure travel cruise includes outstanding archaeological monuments and six World Heritage Sites, all explored with expedition leaders who share the history, politics, culture, geology, and ecology of the region. |
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Africa