Departing our ship we will enjoy a brief tour of Cape Town “by night” before we drive up Kloof Nek and follow the road which leads to the top of Signal Hill. The views from here are dramatic, especially at night when the lights of the city sparkle like jewels in the surrounding darkness.

This tour will allow us to discover Stellenbosch, the undisputed heart of the Winelands and sample the delights of one of South Africa’s most important wine regions.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS TOUR, WE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME QUEUING FOR THE CABLE CAR.

A cable-car ride up the World Heritage Site of Table Mountain is a highlight of any visit to Cape Town, and it is the centrepiece of today’s tour.

The Kathakali dance performance will be followed by a short Kalaripayattu performance. Kalaripayattu is a martial art that originated in the temples of Kerala. A rigorous discipline is enforced on the students and a display of this martial art will leave us exhilarated.

For those of us not wishing to travel too far, this combination of a city tour and harbour cruise rolled into one offers an ideal choice.

Our tour will take us to the Mattancherry area where we shall visit the Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Although this quadrangular palace, with a temple in the inner courtyard, is not an opulent building – white walls with sloping brown roofs – it is an interesting historical site.

Allapuzha is nestled in the midst of a thick tangle of lush tropical waterways, and it is here that we will board a Houseboat or the Kettuvullom (as called locally) for an idyllic trip through the palm shaded narrow canals.

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A walk through the Fort Cochin area is a journey back in time!

A wonderful tour for those of us wanting to take a peek into the local traditional village lifestyle of the Backwaters of Kerala.

The backwaters are comprised of a myriad network of waterways and lagoons, at times only a few yards inland from the sea.

For reference, the distance into the city from our berth is approximately ten kilometres (six miles). Passengers are reminded that beggars may be a prominent sight when visiting India, we respectfully ask that you do not give them money. If you would like to make a donation, our local agent will be happy to put you in contact with local charity organisations and development projects to which you may donate money or other useful items.

For your reference the coaches used will not have toilet facilities onboard and may not have seatbelts (as these are not required by Indian law). A deep step may be encountered in order to board the coaches. Air-conditioned coaches are very limited and will be allocated to the longer tours first.

The official currency of Cochin is the Indian Rupee.
 

Evening is a great time to see the Gateway of India, the city’s most famous landmark; an Indo-Saracenic archway built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King Geroge V and Queen Mary.

Departing from the quayside, we will be invited to enjoy many of the prominent landmarks that Mumbai is famous for.

Mumbai is a bustling city of skyscrapers but there are still areas that have managed to retain their Old World charm.

The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the new seven wonders of the world, and some historians have even noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed, especially when viewed at dawn or sunset. On a foggy morning, the Taj Mahal appears as if it is suspended in the air, when viewed from across the Jamuna River.

Our overland tour will enable us to visit Delhi as well as the world-renowned Taj Mahal.

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In the heart of the city we will find some of the most beautiful buildings dating from the British period.

Mumbai is a cluster of seven islands and was first home to the Koli fishing folk, who still occupy parts of the city shoreline today. Mumbai, the local name for Bombay was derived from Mumba or Maha-Amba – the name of the Hindu goddess ‘Mumbadevi’ and ‘Aai’ – Mother in the local Marathi language. The islands were ruled by a succession of Hindu dynasties, invaded by Muslims in the 14th century and then ceded to Portugal by the Sultan of Gujarat in 1534. The Portuguese called it Bom Baim (Good Bay) and set up a trade centre. The Portuguese did little to develop them before the major island of the group was included in Catherine of Braganza’s dowry where she married England’s Charles II in 1661.

Experience the sights and sounds of every day life in the busy city of Mumbai, the commercial capital of India.

Our guides will bring to life the panels as they elucidate stories from Indian mythology. The carvings centre on the life of Lord Shiva, the Destroyer, but the most impressive panel is that of the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer.
 

Salalah, is the capital and seat of the governor or Wali of the southern Omani province of Dhofar. The population of Salalah is 197,169 as of 2009.

This tour will allow us to discover the beauty of Salalah, by driving into the surrounding area to see the contrast between the lush vegetation of the Garden City and the barren, bleak landscape of the desert.

Leaving the port we shall make our way to the Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in Salalah instructed to be built by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SAFAGA

• As a mark of respect to Egyptian customs and religions, shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting holy or historic sites.
• All tours will be escorted by members of the Egyptian tourist Police. (The Tourism Police are the only authority that can decide the number of the Tourist Police Offices that should be escorting the tours. However, we can say that 95 % of the buses are escorted by Tourism Police Officers)
• Passengers must carry their passport at all times. When leaving the ship for tours, you will have to pass through Immigration (and on your return).
• Photography and the use of video cameras is totally prohibited in all areas, including tombs, in the Valley of the Kings.
 

Departing from our ship we shall embark on a memorable trip to the Land of the Pharaohs and the old Capital of Egypt, Luxor.

The great “Hypostyle Hall” alone is a veritable forest of giant pillars rising 23 metres toward the sky. At the height of its glory, Karnak Temple collected annual tribute from over 65 cities and towns in the region.
 

A barbecue lunch will be set up in the middle of the desert for us. In this remarkable setting, we are sure to feel like Lawrence of Arabia. The highlight of our tour will be joining the nomadic Bedouins for tea.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• As a mark of respect to Egyptian customs and religions, shoulders and legs should be covered when visiting holy or historic sites.
• All tours will be escorted by members of the Egyptian tourist Police. (The Tourism Police are the only authority that can decide the number of Tourist Police Offices that should be escorting the tours. However, we can say that 95 % of the buses are escorted by Tourism Police Officers)
• Passengers must carry their passport at all times. When leaving the ship for tours, you will have to pass through Immigration (and on your return).
• Toilet facilities may be limited on tours, and therefore queues should be expected. All used buses are equipped with toilet facilities.
 

The monastery stands on the site where tradition has it, Moses saw the burning bush, and dates back to the 6th century AD. Today, it is still occupied by monks following the Greek Orthodox church liturgy and monastic existence.
 

Boarding our glass-bottom boat, our journey will commence. We shall enjoy approximately 90 minutes of cruising, during which we can admire the coral reef.
 

Upon arrival at the park, considered one of the world’s best snorkelling spots, we will have approximately two and a half hours to explore this underwater haven.
 

Our panoramic tour begins with a scenic drive to the Nabq Protected Area, a marine reserve located 22 miles north of Sharm el Sheikh. This site is an outstanding natural area containing varied ecosystems, including protected coral reefs and stands of mangroves.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALEXANDRIA

• As a mark of respect to Egyptian customs and religions, shoulders and legs should be covered when visiting holy or historic sites.
• All tour coaches will be escorted by members of the Egyptian tourist Police.
• Passengers must carry their passport at all times. When leaving the ship for tours, you will have to pass through Immigration (and on your return).
• Photography and the use of video cameras is totally prohibited in all areas.
• Toilet facilities may be limited on tours, and therefore queues should be expected.

We depart Alexandria and travel towards the small coastal village of El Alamein, which means "the two mountains or the two way-markers” and is a town in the northern Matrouh Governorate of Egypt.

We shall depart the pier by coach for a drive of approximately three hours to Cairo, the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa.

We will begin our tour and head to Pompey’s Pillar. It is a 27 metre high and two metre thick column of polished Aswan rose granite, which stands before the scant remains of the splendid Temple of Serapis, one of ancient Alexandria’s most important buildings.

We depart the quayside and begin our tour with a drive along the scenic desert road to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, where upon arrival we proceed to the site of the magnificent Pyramids of Giza.

The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’, has an atmosphere more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern.

Depart the quayside, we begin our tour with a drive along the scenic desert road to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, and upon arrival we proceed to the site of the magnificent Pyramids of Giza.

Alexandria is a true waterfront city where the desert meets the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean.

Today we will enjoy a guided walking tour in the heart of Cairo. Our tour will begin at the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, here we will admire its grand, soaring architecture and rich decoration, completed in 1363 is one of the finest in Egypt.

Located approximately 17 kilometres (ten miles) from Kusadasi, Ephesus is one of Turkey’s best-preserved ancient cities.

The crowning feature of our tour will be the visit to Cape Sounion itself, which is dominated by the Temple of Poseidon.

We begin our tour with a beautiful drive from the port of Piraeus into central Greece. After a comfort stop, we shall continue on to Delphi.

On this tour we can discover the delights of Athens with less walking, taking in the sights from a trolley train.

Departing the quayside, we follow the western coastline of Attica along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, where a brief stop will be made to view the construction of the four mile (six kilometre) canal.

Arriving at the Acropolis, there is a breathtaking view of antiquity as we look upwards towards the marvellous structure of the Parthenon, the temple of the Greek goddess Athena.

For those of us who have visited Mdina before, or just prefer to do our own thing, this is the tour for us. A transfer from Valletta to just outside Mdina’s main gate will take us to the centre of the city.

Departing from the quayside we drive to the ‘Three Cities’ where we will visit the Malta at War Museum.

Departing the quayside, we drive to Castille area, where, upon arrival, we walk to the Upper Barracca Gardens, which dates back to the 18th century.

Departing the quayside, we drive through various typical Maltese villages towards the south of the island, where we stop at the Blue Grotto at Wied Iz Zurrieq.

We begin our tour with a drive to Sliema, where we shall embark our boat. Onboard, we shall witness Malta’s living past from the water as we ply around the two natural harbours on either side of Valletta – Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour.

We begin our island tour with a coach ride to Vittoriosa, one of the three historic cities of Malta. Originally called Birgu, the name of Vittoriosa was given as a result of its victorious stand in the Great Siege of 1565.

We begin our tour with a drive to Carthage, which was reputedly founded by Elissa (Queen Dido), from Phoenicia. Here we will find the Punic and Roman remains of an ancient city that was one of the most powerful in the western Mediterranean.

 Today we will depart the quayside and travel to the Old Town of Tunis for a guided visit through the winding streets, a unique opportunity to see the rich cultural heritage of the old walled city and to discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Tunisia's artisans.

For those who have visited Tunis before or just prefer to do their own thing, this tour is perfect. Departing the quayside, a transfer of approximately 30 minutes will take us to Kasbah Square, one of the main entrances to the Medina. We shall embark on a thirty-minute walking tour with our guide, who will give us a presentation of the Medina, orientation and meeting point information.

Departing the quayside, we begin our scenic tour with a drive to the main avenue of Tunis. Here we shall make a brief stop in Port de France – a stone archway that acts as an entranceway. We will be given a short presentation about the Medina and beyond, before re-boarding our coach.

 Today on our tour we will travel to the Temple of Water, the Village of Takrouna, Sidi Jedidi & Hammamet.

Departing the port, we travel to the Bardo Museum, which includes one of the richest collections of Roman Mosaics in the world. Housed in the Palace that was once the residence of the Beys of Tunis, the Bardo’s collection of artefacts includes statues, jewellery and incredible Roman mosaics, all displaying exquisite workmanship, design and variety.

Our tour begins with a drive from the port to the Bardo Museum, which includes one of the richest collections of Roman mosaics in the world.

We depart from the quayside and begin our tour by making our way past the British/Spanish land frontier.

Gibraltar’s purpose-built cable car is one of the best ways to appreciate the great views of the city and its surroundings.

Few people are aware that Gibraltar is one of the best places in the world to view cetaceans the whole year round.

The rock of Gibraltar, overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean and standing nearly 425 metres (1,400 feet) above sea level, is reputed to be one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules.

Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula and Europe at the entrance of the Mediterranean overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. The territory covers 6.843 square kilometres (2.642sq mi) and shares a land border with Spain to the north. Gibraltar has historically been an important base for the British Armed Forces and is the site of a Royal Navy base.

Gibraltar is one of the most densely populated territories in the world, with a population of 29,286 estimated in 2008, approximately 4,290 inhabitants per square kilometre (11,100/sq mi). The growing demand for space is being increasingly met by land reclamation; reclaimed land currently comprises approximately one tenth of the territory’s total area.

The official currency of Gibraltar is the Gibraltar Pound.

On this leisurely tour we can enjoy a panoramic sightseeing drive of Gibraltar followed by English tea!

Enjoy the historic town of Jerez de la Frontera, in Cadiz – gateway to the new world.

Our tour today will combine a panoramic drive of Jerez de la Frontera, famous for sherry and horses, and a visit to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, where we can witness the horses rehearse for their spectacular show.

Seville provides the most universal picture of the spirit of Spain as a whole because of its wealth of art and architecture.

On this tour we venture inland to a survivor of the Middle Ages and one of the most unspoilt villages of Spain, Medina Sidona.

For those of us who enjoy watching flamenco dancing and a drop of sherry, this is the tour to choose.

Montecastillo Golf Resort which opened in 1992, is situated close to Jerez de la Frontera, next to the Formula one Grand Prix Track.

Our tour today will allow us to view the sights of the city from the comfort of our coach.