Crystal Travelers Offered Road Less Traveled Throughout Southern Europe This Fall
LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Romania's Techirghiol Mud Baths. Turkey's Greco-Roman ghost town. Greece's underground Melissani Lake. While veteran Mediterranean travelers know highlights like Pompeii, Gaudi, and the Blue Grotto, Crystal is mixing up its 2011 shore-side program to showcase less-expected Crystal Adventures.
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Classic and "off-the-beaten-path" destinations are among the 400+ shore excursions planned for Crystal Cruises' southern European series from August through November. The 11- and 12-day Crystal Serenity sailings stretch from the Canary Islands to Yalta, offering intimate and unique outings for rugged explorers and multi-generational families alike, such as visits to:
Turkey: | |
Fethiye—Swim the turquoise Blue Lagoon, considered one of the top five beaches in the world. | |
Trabzon—Marvel at the stunning Sumela Monastery, carved into a sheer cliff in the sixth century. | |
Croatia: | |
Konavle—Free-climb this valley or bike forgotten dirt roads of local farmers and winemakers. | |
Dubrovnik—Ride the war-ravaged cable car closed from 1991-2010. | |
Romania: | |
Carpathian Mountains—Overnight in vampire land, touring Dracula's Castle by day. | |
Greece: | |
Katakolon—Drink ouzo and dance Syrtaki at the Magna Grecia farm/mansion. | |
Ukraine: | |
Yalta—Ride horseback through the Crimean Forest, tour homes of Russian tsars and author Anton Chekhov. | |
Italy: | |
Taormina/Sicily—Tour The Godfather movie locations. | |
Venice—Access the Doge's Palace "after-hours." | |
Florence/Livorno—Help disabled locals garden or decorate for the holidays, as part of Crystal's "You Care, We Care" voluntourism program. | |
Southern France and Monaco: | |
St. Tropez—Ride polo horses. | |
Cannes—Zip around the Cote d' Azur by Ferrari, Lamborghini or Maserati. | |
Monaco—Appreciate hand-made pointe shoes and costumes by Henri Matisse and Karl Lagerfeld during a behind-the-scenes tour of the Monte Carlo Ballet. | |
Spain: | |
Valencia: Explore Bioparc and L'Oceanographic Aquarium, a sustainability and conservation-driven, cage-free zoological park. | |
Cadiz/Seville: Golf in the uber-natural settings of Montenmedio Golf Club. | |
Barcelona: Tour a rarely-visited private apartment inside Gaudi's La Pedrera House, led by its resident. | |
Two-for-One Fall Sale fares start at $4,970/person, including $1,000 "All Inclusive—As You Wish" spending credits and complimentary air (or air credit) from 24 North American cities.
Crystal's passion for creating exclusive, eye-opening luxury shore-side experiences are cornerstones of its Crystal Adventures program, earning the line top ratings for two decades.
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