Tour Details - European Discoverer Plus 3 Day Aegean Cruise Moderate 2012

Greetings from the Travel Director. See the White Cliffs of Dover as you board the ferry to Calais in France. Arrive later in the glittering capital, Paris.

Admire the sights with your expert Local Guide including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées and Notre Dame. Spend time afterwards exploring.(Buffet Breakfast)

Drive through the Loire Valley and view the cathedral at Tours. Dine tonight at your hotel in Bordeaux.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Explore the glamorous resort of Biarritz. Continue into Spain via San Sebastian to Pamplona, famous for its annual bull run.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Traverse the splendid landscape through Rioja and Segovia to the capital, Madrid.(Buffet Breakfast)

Your expert Local Guide shows you all Madrid's sights including Puerta del Sol and Plaza de España, with time to explore on your own or relax.(Buffet Breakfast)

Cross the Spanish Meseta, and pass Catalonia's sprawling vineyards en route to Barcelona.(Buffet Breakfast)

Highlights of your sightseeing tour with your specialist Local Guide include views of the Gothic cathedral and Gaudi's Sagrada Familia.(Buffet Breakfast)

Head north into France and follow the Camargue to Provence. Drive along the glittering Côte d’Azur to the city of Nice.(Buffet Breakfast)

Drive along the Promenade des Anglais during your orientation tour, with time to explore and shop.(Buffet Breakfast)

Explore Monaco’s Old Town, then follow the spectacular coastline to Italy. In Pisa, view the famous Leaning Tower.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Experience the sights and delights of Renaissance Florence. Arrive later in Rome, the Eternal City.(Buffet Breakfast)

Admire the landmarks with your expert Local Guide including the Forum and Colosseum. Visit St. Peter's Basilica. Afterwards, shop or perhaps explore the Sistine Chapel.(Buffet Breakfast)

Drive south to the Bay of Naples. Why not join an optional excursion to the excavations at Pompeii?(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Travel east across Italy via Puglia to the port of Bari.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Cross the Ionian Sea to the Greek port of Patras and continue by road to Athens.(Buffet Breakfast)

Board your ship in Piraeus harbour and cruise to stylish Mykonos. Enjoy a few hours here before the cruise continues.(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Arrive early this morning at Kusadasi with time for an excursion to the incredible ruins of Ephesus. Sail to Patmos with time to perhaps visit the Fortress Monastery.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Wake up in Santorini, a spectacular volcanic island featuring beautiful cliff top villages with incredible views of the caldera. Maybe explore Fira and Oia where people flock just to see the sunset!(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Admire the sights with your knowledgeable Local Guide including the Parthenon, Acropolis and Temple of Zeus. In Patras, board your ship for an overnight cruise to Ancona.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Disembark and cross the dramatic Apennines. Continue via Bologna to Venice.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Enjoy a glass-blowing demonstration at a traditional workshop. Spend time afterwards exploring.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Drive through the Carnic Alps and the spectacular Austrian Lake District to Vienna.(Buffet Breakfast)

The Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament – your expert Local Guide shows you the sights of this illustrious city.(Buffet Breakfast)

Head west through the picturesque Salzkammergut to Innsbruck.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein, then drive through scenic Alpine landscapes to lovely Lake Lucerne.(Buffet Breakfast)

View the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Afterwards, perhaps take a wonderful mountain excursion.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Marvel at the mighty Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen. Continue through the Black Forest to Heidelberg.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Experience a relaxing cruise through the Rhine Valley. Then continue northwards to lively Amsterdam.(Buffet Breakfast)

Drive to Calais and board the ferry back to Dover. Arrive later by coach in London.(Buffet Breakfast)