TRAVEL PLAN

TUESDAY 27TH MAY
Nice, France
Guests embark Hebridean Spirit in Nice.

WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY
Portovenere, Italy
In the morning, we board local boats to Vernazza.The most spectacular of the five Cinque Terre villages and the only natural harbour on this coastline of sheer cliffs and coves,Vernazza has narrow lanes and tall, colourful houses and is overlooked by the medieval Belforte castle, built in the mid-1500s by the Genoese. Lunch can be taken ashore in Portovenere, where we will spend the afternoon exploring on foot. This historic Ligurian village has a clutch of notable sights: the waterfront Palazzata, 12th century gate and 16th century castle. Lord Byron used to swim across the bay from Grotto Arpaia to visit Shelley in San Terenzo.

THURSDAY 29TH MAY
Livorno, Italy – See Privately Escorted Tour Highlights
We drive to Montenero and its hilltop Sanctuary, which has views across the region’s entire coastline.This 14th century church draws pilgrims to worship Our Lady, who, according to legend, was miraculously transported here from the Greek island of Euboea in 1345. After lunch on board, we visit Pisa for a guided walk of the town, visiting the Campo dei Miracoli (the Field of Miracles) with its 12th century Cathedral, Baptistry and Camposanto (cemetery). Guests will enjoy an authentic Tuscan food and wine-tasting experience in an enoteca (tavern) before we return to the ship.

FRIDAY 30TH MAY
Calvi, Corsica, France – See Privately Escorted Tour Highlights
We take a scenic morning drive to the Calenzana area of north-west Corsica, arriving at the pretty port town of Ile Rousse. Guests will be able to tour an olive mill and have a tasting.There is an opportunity for lunch ashore and an afternoon in Calvi.This citadel town has numerous places of interest including its Haute Ville on an 80-metre promontory surrounded by Genoese fortifications, and four kilometres of beaches.

SATURDAY 31ST MAY
St Tropez, France
We drive to Château Sainte Roseline near Les Arcs.The estate is both a Côtes de Provence winery and a former abbey, the Abbey de la Celle-Roubaud. Its Roman chapel, built in the 12th century, has a mural by Chagall and a glass case holding the body of Sainte Roseline, which draws pilgrims from all over Europe. Guests will enjoy a wine tasting before we return to St Tropez. Lunch can be taken ashore, with free time to explore this jet-set harbour town.

SUNDAY 1ST JUNE
Cannes, France – See Privately Escorted Tour Highlights
The morning sees us take the coastal road to Grasse, one of the centres of the French perfumery industry. Grasse and its surrounding area produce some of France’s most highly prized flowers, and the old town is home to more than 40 perfumeries.There is an opportunity for lunch ashore, after which guests can spend the afternoon in Cannes, strolling down its famous Croisette and imbibing the glamorous atmosphere of its yacht-filled harbour.

MONDAY 2ND JUNE
Monaco
We spend the day in the Principality of Monaco, ruled by the Grimaldi family since 1297. A morning tour will take in Monte Carlo’s Casino Square, the historic Monaco Rock, and the 19th century Cathedral where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married.We will also visit the Prince’s Palace: there are panoramic views from the square over the harbour. Guests can lunch ashore and continue to sightsee or just relax in the afternoon.

TUESDAY 3RD JUNE
Nice, France
Guests disembark Hebridean Spirit in Nice.

2 Gala Dinners

ROUTE MAP

PRIVATELY ESCORTED TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

THURSDAY 29TH MAY
PISA
Pisa’s Field of Miracles and the churches and palazzi of the historic centre were constructed in the town’s golden age from the 11th to the 13th centuries, when the city was one of the maritime powers of the Mediterranean.

FRIDAY 30TH MAY
CALENZANA
The road from Calenzana traverses a spectacular landscape between the coast and the mountains of the Monte Grosso massif. The village of Calenzana is the famous starting point for the famous GR20 long-distance hike.

SUNDAY 1ST JUNE
GRASSE
Patrick Süskind set part of his famous novel Perfume in Grasse.The old town is a fascinating place for a wander, with steep winding streets flanked by 17th and 18th century buildings.

PRICES

Pricing Plan Per Person for27th May 2008 - 3rd Jun 2008
Single Cabin	Tariff Price	Best Price from *	Cabin Details	Virtual Tour
Price Category E1	£5,060	£4,858
Price Category D1	£5,216	£5,007
Price Category C1	£5,788	£5,556
Double Cabin
Price Category E2	£4,100	£3,772
Price Category D2	£4,260	£3,919
Price Category C2	£4,724	£4,346
Price Category B2	£6,224	£5,726
Suite
Price Category A	£7,368	£6,779

Price includes private return flights, transfers, privately escorted tours, all meals, specially selected wines, spirits and champagne on board, gratuities, port and passenger taxes.

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• Please note that these prices are per person. Prices include house wines and spirits, meals, gratuities and shore visits as detailed.
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