EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

See the icons of Monaco and Monte Carlo and then explore further on your own, admiring the majestic architecture and elegance of these two gems on the French Riviera.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a leisurely drive along the gorgeous French Riviera to Monaco. During the walking tour that follows, you will see highlights such as the monumental Oceanographic Museum, which rises out of a sheer cliff overlooking the sea. Prince Albert I founded the museum in 1910 and its aquarium is among the best in Europe.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is another icon. Prince Rainer III and Grace Kelly were married here in 1956 and both are buried in the church. The cream-colored facade was constructed with Italian granite starting in 1875 and it took more than 10 years to finish the entire cathedral, which is the largest in Monaco. Interior visits may not be possible if activities are taking place in the cathedral.

After free time to explore a bit further, you will continue on to Monte Carlo, driving along a section of road where the annual Monaco Grand Prix race has been held since 1929. You will notice the road is winding with hairpin turns, a signature of this Formula One race.

You will also see the grand Monte Carlo Casino, which opened in 1863. Designed by Charles Garnier, the architect behind the Paris Opera, the casino is an architectural masterpiece that may well be the most recognized building in Monte Carlo. Free time follows, after which you will rejoin your coach and return to Villefranche.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Monaco and Eze, many of them iconic attractions that define the cities. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie tutor will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Monaco and Eze, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• A backdrop view of the Monte Carlo Casino
• Oceanographic Museum
• Monaco Cathedral
• Prince’s Palace
• Fragonard perfumery

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Monaco and Eze.
• Follow tips from your selfie tutor to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Pose at architectural gems such as the Monte Carlo Casino and the Prince’s Palace.
• Spend free time in Monte Carlo and enjoy a guided walk through Eze.
• Browse the factory in Eze where Fragonard produces its extraordinary perfumes.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

A scenic drive will take you from Le Havre via the Normandy Bridge to the city of Honfleur. This colorful port on the Seine estuary has remained a major center for the arts for centuries. The history of Honfleur, which has been sung by many poets and painted by famous artists, has always been tightly bound-up with the sea. Today, Honfleur offers visitors a unique heritage which can be best seen by strolling along the picturesque narrow streets lined by timber-framed houses. Leaving your coach, your guide will escort you to the slightly hilly town center overlooking the harbor. The guided walking tour of the town includes St. Catherine’s Church and its bell tower, the Salt Warehouses, the Lieutenancy, residence of the former Governor of the town and the old port. Enjoy some free time at leisure before the drive back to Le Havre.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Paris, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie tutor will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Paris, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Trocadéro
• Notre Dame exterior
• Louvre Museum area
• Arc de Triomphe

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Paris.
• Follow tips from your selfie tutor to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Stop at the iconic Arc de Triomphe and Trocadéro area and capture the best shot of the Eiffel Tower.
• Behold the exteriors of Notre-Dame cathedral.
• Spend free time in the Louvre Museum area and take a picture of its iconic pyramid.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Marseille, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Marseille, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Cathedral La Major
• Le Panier old quarter
• Notre-Dame de la Garde
• Viewpoint

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Marseille.
• Follow tips from your selfie tutor to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Visit the Le Panier old quarter in Marseille, the oldest city in France, and admire the city's sights from a viewpoint.
• Behold hilltop Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica and its belfry, the city’s dominant icon.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Bordeaux, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie tutor will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Selfie sticks and selfie photo frames are also available. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Bordeaux, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• National Opera
• Place de la Bourse square
• Porte Cailhau gate
• la Grosse Cloche
• Cathedral Saint André

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Bordeaux.
• Follow tips from your selfie tutor to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• See architectural gems such as the National Opera and Cathedral Saint André.
• Enjoy free time in Old Town.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Settle in for a leisurely and immensely panoramic drive around Montevideo before traveling inland to a winery where you can create your own blend of wine. Uruguay’s engaging capital was founded in 1726 and Montevideo exudes history, especially in Old Town. A more bucolic landscape lies north of the city in the Canelones region, where wine grapes such as Tannat have been grown since the 1870s. As you will discover at one of the premium family-owned wineries, the conditions are similar to those in France’s famed Bordeaux region. With an enologist as your guide, you will join a small team and create a special blend of red wine from three varietals, each one with unique characteristics. The key is to determine the best percentage of each varietal to blend into your own personalized wine, a bottle of which you will receive. A three-course meal paired with other Uruguayan wines will follow.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See Montevideo’s highlights while driving through the capital in air-conditioned comfort.
• Visit a family-owned winery in the esteemed Canelones wine region.
• Create your own blend of wine from three varietals and take home a bottle of it.
• Enjoy a three-course meal served with local wines.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Capture the moment by taking perfect selfie photos in Honfleur and Deauville. Share your experience with family and friends on your favorite social media site. Selfie tutor will teach you how to take the best selfie photos some of them could be composition, posing, and lighting. Capture the spirit of these incredible destinations.

Your tour will start with a scenic drive from the ship to Deauville, continuing on to Honfleur. Your walking tours will include designated selfie stops at:
• The seaside promenade in Deauville
• Casino Barrière Deauville
• Old dock in Honfleur
• St. Catherine’s Church in Honfleur

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit Honfleur and Deauville’s most epic spots to snap your selfies while learning about their history and architecture.
• Learn from selfie tutor tips and tricks on how to take the perfect selfie.
• Enjoy a deep dive into the culture of Honfleur and Deauville.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Antibes es una ciudad turística hermosa y muy popular que atrae tanto a lugareños como a turistas. El casco histórico está bien preservado, con murallas a lo largo del mar y un muro de protección alrededor del puerto. Disfruta del tiempo libre explorando esta pequeña joya de la Riviera Francesa. Contempla las bellas vistas de la Bahía de Cannes durante el viaje. Camina por el puerto deportivo mejor equipado de la Riviera, ubicado entre las Fortificaciones de Vauban al norte y la puerta y murallas del casco histórico al sur. Un tour de orientación te ofrece información interesante y vistas panorámicas de los Alpes Marítimos y de las callejuelas angostas donde las flores se abren camino. Tu tour finaliza en el mercado antiguo y tendrás aproximadamente 1 1/2 horas de tiempo libre. Disfruta de los placeres de la playa y la ciudad o visita el Museo de Picasso por tu cuenta. Hay bares y cafeterías que ofrecen sabrosos refrigerios, restaurantes de todo tipo y precio y gran variedad de tiendas. Hay una acogedora playa al pie de las murallas con cristalinas aguas azules.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Cannes and Grasse, many of them iconic attractions that define the cities. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie tutor will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Cannes and Grasse, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Fragonard perfumery in Grasse
• Église Notre-Dame D’Espérance Viewpoint
• Palais des Festivals Convention Center
• Cannes Old Port

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Cannes and Grasse.
• Follow tips from your selfie tutor to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Browse the factory in Grasse where Fragonard produces its extraordinary perfumes.
• Pose like a star at the convention center where the annual Cannes Film Festival is held.
• Capture the ultimate shot of Cannes from the Église Notre-Dame d’Espérance viewpoint.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

This excursion appeals to the senses by presenting views of Noumea's natural beauty, followed by a wine and cheese tasting that reveals the area's French influence.

Make your way to the Notre Dame Lookout point, where you'll enjoy sweeping harbor views. En route, you'll pass the Southern Province Government House, Port Plaisance Shopping Center, the Yacht Club and the Marina's housing complex. All the while, you'll be getting a feel for the cosmopolitan city of Noumea, whose atmosphere is decidedly French. But that's only one vantage point that helps to introduce you to the Paris of the Pacific as the city is known.

Continuing on south of Noumea, you'll stop at the Ouen Toro scenic lookout, from which you'll see a portion of New Caledonia's barrier reef, which is the world's second longest, only eclipsed by Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The lookout is also home to a memorial honoring the Allied troops that protected the French colony of New Caledonia during World War II.

The island has deep ties to France, best expressed through exquisite French cuisine served in local restaurants and its wine and cheese culture. You'll stop at one of them to taste different vintages and sample a variety of classic cheeses accompanied by French baguettes. The drive back to the pier takes you via a route that presents yet another scenic perspective of Noumea.

Welcome to New France! Discover the European charm and character of the first French City in North America as you explore the city sites and learn the fascinating history of Quebec's 400-year legacy. Perched on a hill overlooking the St. Lawrence River is the Chateau Frontenac, the best-known landmark in Quebec. Located just outside the Chateau is the romantic boardwalk known as Dufferin Terrace from where you'll have a spectacular view of the St. Lawrence River, Ile d'Orleans and the Laurentian Mountains. Passing through the St. Louis Gate, you'll next explore the National Battlefields Park, with a short photo stop at Cap Diamant. Continuing past trendy Grand Allee, the Champs-Elysees of Quebec lined with quaint shops, sidewalk cafes and boutiques, you'll pass the Hotel du Parliament, an imposing Second Empire-style building.