Autumn cruising in France... they don’t call it the Côte d’Azur for nothing... That legendary azure blue of the Mediterranean, especially along the Riviera, draws you into its dreams like a magnet, luring you to its far horizons with the promise of adventure. And here’s a delicious little secret: in autumn, when temperatures cool, crowds begin to evaporate, year-round residents come out of hiding, and life assumes a lazier pace... the sun’s Midas Touch shows every color in a new light, and the sea of dreams turns an even deeper, richer blue. The perfect time to board a boat and wander, following the tides of the Rhône upstream to the scenic villages and vineyards of Provence at harvest time, where grape leaves turn wine-red, and landscapes burst with the bold colors of van Gogh’s canvases... or sail in the other direction, into the blue aboard a luxury yacht in search of hidden treasures: volcanic islands, new cultures and cuisines, and secrets of the fall.
Treasures of the Mediterranean
A romantic odyssey among the volcanic islands, coves, and pastel villages of the Amalfi Coast and Sicily begins with a visit to St.-Paul-de-Vence, a walled medieval city, a tour of the royal palace and gardens at Monte-Carlo, and hotel accommodations at the Fairmont Monte Carlo, overlooking the mega-yachts and spectacular beaches of the Riviera... Meet your own luxury yacht quarters aboard Le Ponant, a sailing ship with tall masts and a shallow draft, able to get into small harbors and hidden places where cruise ships can’t go... like Bonifacio on the tip of Corsica with its ancient citadel... enchanting Ponza, with its charming fishing boats and exquisite vineyards... Lipari, in the Aeolian Islands, with its wealth of weathered Greek and Roman temples... Elba, where Napoleon ended his days in exile (and the food and wine are par excellence)... to stunning Amalfi (Queen of the Castiera), and captivating Ravello (a long-time magnet and inspiration for writers, artists and composers)... Taormina, with its awesome seascapes and archaeological treasures... finally to Valletta (and the Hotel Phoenicia Malta), city of knights, cathedrals, Roman temples, Baroque architecture (and fabulous cuisine), where epic journeys end in style.
FRANCE Maximum Elevation: 2,100 ft. MONACO
Saint-Paul- de-Vence
Monte-Carlo Nice
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Bonifacio CORSICA
Portoferraio
Azzurro ELBA
Porto Ponza SARDINIA
PONTINE ISLANDS
ITALY
Ravello Amalfi
STROMBOLI LIPARI
Mt.Etna
SICILY MALTA Valletta Taormina 28
11 DAYS FROM $6,990* (10 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 9 Dinners)
BEGINS MALTA Aug 24 Oct 5
BEGINS NICE Aug 16, 30
LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON August
Category A Double $7490 Single $10,290 Triple $7080
Category B Double $7720 Single $10,520 Triple N/A
October
Category A Double $6990 Single $9790 Triple $6580
Category B Double $7220 Single $10,020 Triple N/A
*Airfare is additional. Go to
www.tauck.com for space availability and day-by-day itinerary; cruise
runs north from Malta and south from Nice.
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