BARI, ITALY
After departing the pier we will have a short panoramic drive of Bari, before we begin our journey past rich vineyards, olive and almond trees, and typical country houses (‘Caselles’) which are scattered amongst the countryside.
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ALGHERO, SARDINIA
By coach we travel towards Castelsardo, on the north coast of Sardinia – a wild coastline, moulded by the winds. Stopping a few kilometres before Castelsardo, we shall see the curious ‘Elephant Rock’ by the side of the road; unsurprisingly, the name derives from its shape – that of an elephant’s head complete with trunk.
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CATANIA, SICILY
The picturesque little town of Taormina enjoys a magnificent position on a terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, on the east coast of Sicily. Though it has become one of the most popular Mediterranean sunspots, it has managed to retain its medieval character.
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PALERMO, ITALY
Our tour begins with a drive along the main streets of Palermo, before proceeding along the Sicilian coastline, which offers superb views of the countryside and the sea. Cefalu is a charming old fishing village, where most of the old houses still retain their typical Sicilian charm.
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BARCELONA, SPAIN
Barcelona is a large city which has grown since the end of the Spanish War and the beginning of the modernisation of Spain, and which is nowadays a cosmopolitan city.
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TANGIER, MOROCCO
Tangier is the real gateway to Morocco, built on the edge of a remarkable bay. It is an international city and a winter coastal resort of great renown. Tangier and its suburbs is where, in the unmistakably African streets, many cultures continue to mix but never completely blend.
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ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Istanbul, once called Constantinople, is the only city in the world to be built on two continents; Europe and Asia. After leaving the quay we will enjoy the short drive to the old city of Istanbul, crossing over the Golden Horn, where just over a century ago the Sultans would have taken their Sunday afternoon cruises.
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WATERFORD, IRELAND
We will set off on our tour along County Waterford’s Atlantic coast via Dunmore East to Tramore. A seaside resort of Victorian vintage, Tramore (large beach in Gaelic) boasts delightful terraced houses overlooking a broad bay.
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DUBLIN, IRELAND
This tour of North County Dublin takes us to the coastal towns of Malahide & Howth.Departing from our ship, we travel first via Fairview and the northern suburb of Coolock before arriving at the demesne of Malahide Castle, home of the Talbot family.
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PIRAEUS, GREECE
From the port of Piraeus we follow the western coastline of Attica, along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, where a short stop is made to view the construction of this unique four-mile (six kilometre) long canal.
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