By land or by sea, this is where we track the actual itineraries — port by port, city by city. Most of our travel happens aboard a cruise ship, waking up somewhere new every few days, but we always build in time on land before or after to dig in further. Browse by region below to find the ports, precruise stays, and full city visits from each of our trips.
Ways to Wander:
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Barcelona: Montserrat’s Mountain Abbey and a Full Day of Gaudí
Our Barcelona port day — a turnover day with Spain Day Tours to Montserrat Abbey, then a city tour past Gaudí’s La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.
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Toulon: Wine Country in Bandol and Cassis, and a Return to the French Riviera
Our Toulon port day — a wine tour with Provence Wine Tours through Bandol and Cassis, the view from Cape Canaille, and lunch in Cassis.
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Corsica: A Slow, Simple Day of Walking and Shopping
Our easy port day in Corsica — docked right in town, a walkable French island, and a slow afternoon of strolling and shopping.
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Corfu: A Sunrise Arrival and a Food Tour Through Corfu Town
Our Corfu port day — a sunrise sail-in, and a 3.5-hour food walking tour through Corfu Town with pies, custard, cured meats, honey, and a taverna lunch.
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Montenegro: Sailing the Bay of Kotor, Our Lady of the Rocks, and the Old Walled City
Our Montenegro port day — a tender into the Bay of Kotor, a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast, and a walk through the old walled city of Kotor.
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Dubrovnik: The Old Town, a Panoramic Overlook, and a Seafood Feast in Ston
Our first stop on the Dalmatian Coast — Dubrovnik’s Old Town, a mountain overlook, a family winery, and an oyster and seafood lunch in Ston.
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Worth Every Bite: Terrazze dell’Etna Winery Lunch in Sicily
Our Sicily port day — a private tour and wine tasting lunch at Terrazze dell’Etna on the slopes of Mount Etna, with wines all from the Nerello Mascalese grape.
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Worth Every Bite: Giuseppe Apicella Winery Lunch
A family-run winery lunch above the Amalfi Coast — a scenic drive to Tramonti, homemade food from the garden, and four wines with Prisco Apicella.
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Naples: A Drive Down the Amalfi Coast to Positano and Amalfi
Our first port of call in Naples — a private Amalfi Coast drive with Simply Amalfi through Sorrento, Positano, and the town of Amalfi.
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Rome Day Four: Odescalchi Castle, the Village of Ceri, and Boarding the Royal Princess
Our last day before boarding — Rome’s famous keyhole view, Odescalchi Castle on Lake Bracciano, lunch in the hilltop village of Ceri, and embarkation.
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Rome Day Three: An Early Vatican Tour and a Trastevere Food Tour
Our third day in Rome — an early entry Vatican tour, lunch at Trattoria Da Luigi, and an evening food tour through Trastevere.
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Rome Day Two: The Colosseum and a Vineyard Tasting in Frascati
Our second day in Rome — a CityWonders Colosseum tour, a Frascati vineyard tour and tasting at Principe Pallavicini, and a return to the Jewish Ghetto.