Destination:
Italy,
Duration:
12 days
Style:
Adventure,
Travel Period:
September 2026 - September 2026
Overview
Experience Italy reframed on an all-encompassing
voyage that sheds new light on some of Europe’s most
iconic destinations. Venture off the beaten path in
Florence, then cruise south to Sicily and back north to
Venice, going ashore with the region’s foremost guides
to unearth your own Da Vinci Code of discoveries.
Along the way, your small explorer ship affords access
to Matera, Urbino, Sardinia, the French isle of Corsica
and other ports of call most cruises miss.
Begin with a stay in one of central Florence’s finest hotels
Cruise for 10 days on an exclusive charter of Le Dumont d’Urville
Choose from a list of curated shore excursions led by A&K’s expert local guides
Go off the beaten path in Corsica and Sardinia
Explore the flavors of Sicily and Puglia with exclusive farmhouse visits and cooking lessons
Immerse yourself in the timeless romance of Venice
Discover Le Marche and Urbino, two fascinating destinations overlooked by many travellers
Journey details
- Active elements include walks over uneven terrain and optional, challenging hikes
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Welcome briefing at 6:30 p.m. on Sep 12
- Disembarkation by 9:00 a.m. on Sep 23
What's Included
- EC Onboard Lectures:
Engaging onboard lectures and workshops from our acclaimed Expedition Team
- A&K Support: Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K’s experts
- Guides: English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
- On Board Wi-Fi:
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board and in hotels
- Gratuities: Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
- Travelling Valet: Mid-journey Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
- Travelling Bell Boy: Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
- Transfers: Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- EC Food Drink:
Food and drink with a la carte menus and unlimited house drinks, including Champagne
- EC Cultural Shore Excrusions:
Your choice of expertly guided A&K shore excursions
Start:Florence , Italy
Finish:Venice , Italy
Finish:Venice , Italy
Type:Group tour (max 148)
Tripcode:
104816
Options and details
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Florence, Italy – Beating Heart of the Renaissance
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Day 2 - Florence – Legacy of the Great Masters
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Day 3 - Tuscany – Choose Your Own Adventure in Florence, Pisa or Lucca
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Day 4 - Bonifacio, Corsica; France – Walking in Napoleon’s Footsteps
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Day 5 - Cagliari, Sardinia; Italy – Bronze Age Mysteries Wrapped in Coastal Beauty
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Day 6 - At Sea – Unwinding on the Med
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Day 7 - Syracuse, Sicily – Playground of the Ancient Greeks
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Day 8 - At Sea – Cruising Around Italy’s Heel
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Day 9 - Bari – Youthful Face of the Puglia Region
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Day 10 - Ancona – Off the Beaten Path in Le Marche
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Day 11 - Venice – Ethereal Magic of the Canals
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Day 12 - Depart Venice – The Journey Ends
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Travel Partner
A&K is the world leader in luxury travel and they offer everything from inspiring tailor-made adventures to Small Group Journeys, Luxury Expedition Cruises and epic Private Jet Journeys.
Price from
$30,910*
per person*
Tripcode: 104816
Start:Florence , Italy
Finish:Venice , Italy
Finish:Venice , Italy
Type:Group tour (max 148)
Tripcode:
147391
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