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Arrive: Fri 20 July 2018 / Depart: Fri 20 July 2018 at 18:00
Nice, often called the Queen of the Riviera, is a delightful city that is fashionable yet relaxed and fun. Sprawling over an extensive area, Nice comprises a wonderful blend of old and new. The old town is one of the delights of the Riviera. Narrow streets and winding alleys are lined with faded 17th- and 18th-century buildings, where families sell crafts and produce. The Italian façades of modern Nice and the exuberant, early 20th-century residences, which made the city one of Europe's fashionable winter retreats, remain intact. Although not blessed with the best beaches, its pebbled sands continue to attract scores of visitors every year. Adding to the city's attractions are relics of its ancient past. Greek seafarers founded Nice around 350 BC. The Romans took control 196 years later, settling farther uphill in the area that is now Cimiez. By the 10th century, Nice was ruled by the Counts of Provence and in the 14th century fell to the House of Savoy. Although the French occupied Nice for short periods during the 18th and 19th centuries, the city did not become a definitive part of France until 1860 when Napoleon III made a deal with the House of Savoy. Nice grew in popularity during the Victorian period when the English aristocracy favored it as a winter retreat because of the mild climate. Backed by scenic mountains, the city is generally divided into the Old Town and modern Nice. The look of the old town has changed little since the 1700s. Its colorful flower market should not be missed. The celebrated, palm-lined Promenade des Anglais follows the gently curved beachfront for about three miles and visitors as well as residents enjoy strolling along its path. Everything costs more along this famed strip; expensive shops, restaurants and art galleries blend with more modest establishments. The showpiece of the Promenade des Anglais is the palatial Hotel Negresco. North of the Old Town, the stately Place Massena is the main hub of Nice. The square is surrounded by neo-classical, arcaded buildings painted in shades of ochre and red. The central part of the city contains fine restaurants and hotels and is particularly known for its pedestrian zone with many boutiques of well-known designers. North of the city center is the posh suburb of Cimiez, where several museums are located.
Arrive: Sat 21 July 2018 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 21 July 2018 at 18:00
Arrive: Sun 22 July 2018 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 22 July 2018 at 17:00
Today, Marseille is the country's most important seaport and the largest one in the Mediterranean. The city is divided into 16 arrondissements fanning out from the Old Port. The large industrial port area virtually rubs shoulders with the intimate, picturesque old harbor, the Vieux Port. Packed with fishing boats and pleasure crafts, this is the heart of Marseille. Two fortresses guard the entrance to the harbor: Fort Saint Nicolas and, across the water, Fort Saint Jean.
Arrive: Mon 23 July 2018 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 23 July 2018 at 18:00
Sharply defined against a hazy backdrop of craggy mountains, Calvi enjoys a spectacular setting that includes an upper and lower town. Basse-Ville, as the lower town is called, is characterized by a finely drawn strip of red-roofed houses and spidery palm trees lining a picturesque promenade and a yacht-crammed marina. From its beginning as a fishing village, Calvi fell victim to relentless raids. It wasn't until the arrival of the Genoese in 1268 that the town became a stronghold as evidenced by the massive citadel overlooking the port. The Republic of Genoa granted Calvi special privileges, such as free trading and tax exemptions in order to ensure the loyalty of the population. Calvi suffered a terrible siege by the Turks and French in 1553. In 1794, Admiral Horatio Nelson's fleet launched an attack that ended in surrender. During World War II, the town served as a military base from where arms were smuggled to mainland France. Perched above the marina stands the citadel, offering magnificent views from its bastions. Below extends the elegant Quai Landry, focal point of Calvi's social life and the best place to enjoy the town's ambiance. A favourite with European glitterati in the 1950s, Calvi today has the atmosphere of an old-fashioned English resort. Add to its visual beauty a perpetually mild climate and you will understand why Calvi has been attracting year-round visitors for quite some time.
Arrive: Tue 24 July 2018 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 24 July 2018 at 17:00
Mountainous Sardinia lies to the west of the Italian mainland, separated from the tip of neighboring Corsica by the narrow Strait of Bonifacio. An autonomous region, the island of Sardinia comprises the four provinces of Cagliari, Nuoro, Oristano and Sassari. Evidence of Sardinia's earliest inhabitants can be found in the numerous prehistoric remains. Among the most notable are the nuraghi. These massive towers are characteristic of the island culture of the Bronze and Iron Ages. They show a striking similarity to the Talayots of the Balearic Islands.
Arrive: Wed 25 July 2018 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 25 July 2018 at 17:00
The Balearics are comprised of 16 islands; the three principal ones are Mallorca, Ibiza and Minorca. Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals and Arabs have invaded these islands over the centuries. Ruins show evidence of the prehistoric Talayot civilization, a megalithic culture that flourished here between 1500 BC and the Roman conquest. Today the islands are besieged by invaders of a different sort - hordes of tourists. Lying 60 miles (97 km) off the Spanish mainland, the islands' lush and rugged landscape combined with an extremely mild, sunny climate proves irresistible, especially to northern Europeans. As a result, the Balearics boast cosmopolitan resorts with lively nightlife and plenty of sports activities. Mallorca (also spelled Majorca) is the largest of the islands, with an area of more than 1,400 square miles (3626 sq.km). The scenery is magnificent, with cliffs along indented shorelines jutting out of the sea and mountain ranges sheltering the plains from harsh sea breezes. The fertile plain in the centre is covered with almond and fig trees plus olive groves with some trees more than 1,000 years old. Tall pines, junipers and oaks line the mountain slopes. Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the archipelago. A cosmopolitan city with sophisticated shops and restaurants, it also offers buildings of spectacular Moorish and Gothic architecture. In the western part of Mallorca, nestled into the mountains, lies the village of Valldemosa. It is known for its Carthusian Monastery where Frédéric Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838-39.
Arrive: Thu 26 July 2018 at 08:00
Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya as well as Spain's second largest city. Dominated by Montjuic, Vallvidrera and the Tibidabo Hills, sophisticated Barcelona is rich in ancient and modern architectural and artistic treasures. Many talented artists, sculptors and architects lived here, including Picasso, Miró, Mares and Barcelona's best-known architect, Antonio Gaudí.
Depart: Fri 27 July 2018
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