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Historic Cities of the Sea: A Voyage from Seville to Venice
History is alive in the lands that border the Mediterranean Sea. In Seville and Barcelona, Marseille and Bonifacio, Dubrovnik and Split, every corner and piazza preserves a memory of the intrepid Portuguese, the conquering Romans or Moors or the vast seaborne trading empire of the Venetians. During this Mediterranean sojourn, every day brings a new marvel: the fabled Alhambra Palace in Granada; Gaudi’s creative, anarchic architecture in Barcelona; the dramatic natural scenery of the Corsican coast; the marvels of Pompeii, conserved by volcanic debris; stately Kotor, once Venice’s rival in commerce and trade; and the medieval splendor of Dubrovnik. And there is no better way to explore these cities and towns than to experience them as they were centuries ago by Roman magistrates, Crusader knights, and Venetian merchant princes—by sea. Our ship, Corinthian II, is the perfect vessel for this marvelously varied and constantly illuminating voyage from Seville to Venice.
Itinerary
Day 1 • USA
Day 2 • SEVILLE, Spain | EMBARK
Day 3 • SEVILLE
Day 4 • MOTRIL | GRANADA | MOTRIL
Day 5 • AT SEA
Day 6 • BARCELONA
Day 7 • MARSEILLE | ARLES or AIX-EN-PROVENCE | MARSEILLE, France
Day 8 • AT SEA | BONIFACIO, Corsica
Day 9 • BONIFACIO
Day 10 • NAPLES | POMPEII or HERCULANEUM | NAPLES, Italy
Day 11 • AT SEA
Day 12 • KOTOR, Montenegro
Day 13 • DUBROVNIK, Croatia
Day 14 • SPLIT
Day 15 • VENICE, Italy | DISEMBARK | USA
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On this program as on all Travel Dynamics International voyages, a guest lecturer will present lectures and lead discussions that will enhance your educational experience. At this time, the guest lecturer who will accompany the program has not yet been confirmed. All Travel Dynamics International lecturers share a love for both teaching and travel. Their presence ensures that our journeys are not only pleasant travel experiences but also intellectually rewarding.
Day 1
USA
Fly from the U.S. to Seville, Spain.
Day 2
SEVILLE, Spain | EMBARK
Upon arrival in Seville, transfer to Corinthian II. Overnight aboard ship, docked in port.
Day 3
SEVILLE
Occupied by the Romans, conquered by the Moors and ruled by a succession of Catholic monarchs, Seville is one of Europe’s most important and affluent maritime cites. Visit the Alcazar, with its charming Murillo Gardens, and the Gothic Cathedral.
Day 4
MOTRIL | GRANADA | MOTRIL
Granada exemplifies the best of Moorish culture, art, and architecture. Tour the Alhambra, a striking 13th-century palace begun by the caliphs of the Nasrid dynasty. Also see the Sala de los Dos Hermanos and stroll through the splendid Generalife Gardens, adjacent to the Alhambra.
Day 5
AT SEA
Spend the day at sea attending lectures and enjoying the ship’s amenities.
Day 6
BARCELONA
The exuberant capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is rich in extraordinary works of art and architecture. Tour the narrow alleyways of the Barrio Gotico, the original site of the Carthaginian city, and the extraordinary Templo de la Sagrada Familia, begun in the 19th century by the architect Antonio Gaudi and still unfinished. Also visit the 14th-century cathedral, La Seu, and tour the Picasso Museum.
Day 7
MARSEILLE | ARLES or AIX-EN-PROVENCE | MARSEILLE, France
Drive to Arles and visit the theater, amphitheater, and the Romanesque Church of St. Trophime. Alternatively, travel to Aix-en-Provence, the first Roman settlement in Gaul, immortalized by the works of Cézanne.
Day 8
AT SEA | BONIFACIO, Corsica
Corinthian II navigates the scenic, fjord-like waterway leading to Bonifacio on Corsica, an island of high cliffs and spectacular scenery. Arrive late in the afternoon.
Day 9
BONIFACIO
Stroll through the striking village of Bonifacio, with its winding medieval lanes and brightly colored houses. Admire the fine Gothic architecture and dramatic limestone cliffs.
Day 10
NAPLES | POMPEII or HERCULANEUM | NAPLES, Italy
From Naples, tour either Pompeii or Herculaneum, two Roman cities that faced radically divergent fates after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Return to Naples for an afternoon visit of the Archaeological Museum.
Day 11
AT SEA
Spend a relaxing day at sea attending lectures and enjoying the ship’s amenities.
Day 12
KOTOR, Montenegro
Magnificently set amid Europe’s southernmost fjord, Kotor was well regarded for its masons and icon artists. On a walking tour through this car-free UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the 12th-century Cathedral of St. Tryphon, as well as the Cathedral Square and the Lapidarium.
Day 13
DUBROVNIK, Croatia
A tour of the once Venetian-ruled Dubrovnik includes the Rector’s Palace, the Gothic cloister, the garden of the Dominican Monastery, and the baroque cathedral, which contains works by Renaissance painters Titian and Andrea del Sarto.
Day 14
SPLIT
Split is most famous for its stunning fortress-like palace, built in A.D. 295 by the Roman Emperor Diocletian and today one of the world’s most impressive Roman ruins. Explore the palace and old fortified town, including the Rotunda, Mausoleum of Diocletian, and preserved Temple of Jupiter.
Day 15
VENICE, Italy | DISEMBARK | USA
Disembark and transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S.
