Create Account
Log in
Your cart
(0) items
Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, Inc., the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning since 1975.
Click here for Advanced Search
Call (800) 454-5768
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST
Home
USA
East
Connecticut
Delaware
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Washington D.C.
South
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Central
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Mountain
Arizona
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
West
Alaska
California
Hawaii
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Africa & Middle East
Africa
Botswana
Egypt
Ghana
Kenya
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Morocco
Namibia
Seychelles
South Africa
Tanzania
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Middle East
Iran
Israel
Jordan
Oman
United Arab Emirates
Syria
Turkey
Asia
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
China (including Tibet)
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
Laos
Malaysia
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Australia & South Pacific
Australia
Cook Islands
Easter Island
Fiji
French Polynesia
Guam
Micronesia
Midway Atoll
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niue
Northern Mariana Islands
Pacific Islands
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Vanuatu
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
North West Territories
Yukon Territories
Europe
UK and Ireland
England
Faroe Islands
Ireland
Scotland
United Kingdom
Wales
Scandinavia and Finland
Denmark
Finland
Greenland
Iceland
Norway
Sweden
Western Europe
Belgium
France
Germany
Gilbraltar
Greece
Italy
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland
The Netherlands
Channel Islands
Central
Austria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Eastern Europe
Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Estonia
Georgia
Latvia
Lithuania
Macedonia
Moldova
Montenegro
Romania
Russia (Siberia)
Russia
Serbia
Turkey
Ukraine
The Americas & Antarctica
Antarctica
Caribbean
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Trinidad and Tobago
St. Kitts And Nevis
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
U.S. Virgin Islands
Central America
Belize
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Mexico
South America
Argentina
Brazil
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Falkland Islands
Galapagos Islands
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Free Catalog
Special Offers
Adventures Afloat
Small Groups
Donate
Refer a Friend
Online Store
Close[x]
Create an account
Forgot your password?
Log In via Facebook
Please wait...
Log in to see all you can do with your online Road Scholar account.
Close[x]
You are using an out-of-date version of the Internet Explorer web browser. For a better experience on our website, please use a different web browser or update your Internet Explorer to version 8 or higher.
Click here for more information
.
ITALY / MALTA / SPAIN
Adventures Afloat: The Great Islands of the Mediterranean: A Grand Voyage from Palermo to Barcelona
Select a Date
Overview
Program Details
> Daily Schedule
> Vessel Description
> Meals & Lodgings
> Suggested Reading
Discussion Board
Reviews | Photos | Videos
Pricing & Airfare Options
Travel Details
Our Value Promise
> Summary
> Summary Schedule
> Start and End
> Required Documents
SIGN UP
and receive your
FREE E-NEWSLETTER
&
E-Photo Book:
Top 10 Learning Experiences Around the World
Close [x]
Find A Program
Search By:
Location
Spain
Interest
Adventure Afloat Study Cruise
Price Range
over $10000
Start Date
End Date
More Options
Search
Any
$0 - $2000
$2000 - $3500
$3500 - $5000
$5000 - $7500
$7500 - $10000
over $10000
Any
Adventure Afloat Study Cruise
African American Studies
Art History/Criticism
Arts, Misc.
Baseball
Bicycling
Birding
Bridge & Other Games
Country Studies
Crafts
Dance
Family Programs
Festivals, Misc.
Film Festivals
Food & Wine
Golf
Health & Fitness
History & Culture
Holidays
Homes & Gardens
Independent City Discoveries
Intergenerational
Jewish Studies
Language Study
Literature
Multi-Topic
Music Appreciation
Music Festivals
Music Participation
National Parks
Native American Studies
Natural History
Ocean Cruises
On the Road
Opera
Outdoor Adventures, Misc.
Painting
Philosophy & Religion
Photography
Political Science
Regional Studies
River Boats
Science & Nature
Service Learning
Signature Cities
Small Ship Cruising
Tennis
Theater
Train Treks
Walking/Hiking
Water Sports
Winter Sports
Any
International
St. Barts
United States
Canada
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canary Islands
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Easter Island
Ecuador
Egypt
England
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Federated States of Micronesia
Fiji
Finland
France
France Southern Territories
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Gabon
Galapagos Islands
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey Island
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Heard and Mc Donald Islands
Holy See (Vatican City State)
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey Island
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Madeira Islands
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Midway Island
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pacific Islands
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Reunion
Romania
Russia (Siberia)
Russian Federation
Saint Helena
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Scotland
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Shetland Islands
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Spain
Sri Lanka
St Kitts and Nevis
St. Eustatius (Statia)
St. Lucia
St. Pierre & Miquelon
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Surinam
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Tasmania
Thailand
Tibet
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
US Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wales
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Highlighted Programs
Featured This Month
Get Involved
About Our Programs
About Road Scholar
> Most Popular
> New Programs
> Budget-Friendly Programs
> Last-Minute
> Easy-Paced Programs
> Golfing in the U.S.
> Opera Studies & Performances
> Intergenerational Adventures
> National Parks
> Enter our Monthly Raffle
> Plan a Program For Your Group
> Become a Fan on Facebook
> Participant Blogs
> Join our Social Network
> Social Dashboard
> Enter Our Photo Contest
> Donate
> Volunteer Ambassador Program
> The Alumni Association
> Learning Institute Network
> Why Road Scholar?
> What is a Program?
> Who Are Our Participants?
> Our Mission
> Elderhostel History
> Road Scholar Video
> Our Quarterly Newsletter
> Our Book
> 2012 Annual Report
> Scholarships
> Press
> Online Store
> Road Scholar Travel Services
> Research and Grants
> Careers
> Contact Us
Road Scholar
Program #21204RJ
Enroll Here
Add to Your Wishlist
17 Days
|
16 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Active
Print
Details
Email
Videos
Photos
Close [x]
Just fill in the information below and click the submit button to send this program to a friend.
*
indicates a required field
*
Your name:
*
Your Email Address:
*
Your Friend's Email Address:
Message:
Close [ x ]
While all of our learning adventures offer extraordinary value, our "Best Value" programs were rated by our participants themselves who thought their dollar went particularly far.
Close [ x ]
Easy
For people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
Moderate
These programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
Active
For people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately Challenging
For hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
Challenging
Get ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Program Details
>
Daily Schedule
Itinerary for
Apr 28 — May 14, 2013
Expand all
Collapse all
Day One: Sunday, April 28
- Overnight Flight from the US
Depart From:
Depart the US for international flights to Palermo, Italy
Close [ x ]
Type:
Four-Star Hotel
Description:
Located in the very heart of Palermo’s historical centre, “Des Palmes” as it is fondly known locally, is the most legendary hotel on the island of Sicily, having welcomed illustrious visitors since the 19th century including Richard Wagner, who finished Parsifal within one of its luxuriously-decorated suites. Steeped in history, evoking old-world glamour, elegance and charm with that of modern comfort
Ship Information:
n/a
Contact info:
Via Roma, 398
Palermo, 90141 Italy
phone: +091 6028111
web:
www.grandhoteldespalmes.com
Room amenities:
All rooms are sound-proofed and fully air-conditioned as standard, have private bathrooms, and all are equipped with amenities such as a safe, hairdryer, minibar, satellite TV, dial direct telephone and Internet connection (WI FI in public areas).
Smoking policy:
Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Two: Monday, April 29
- Arrivals
Arrive To:
Arrive in Palermo, Italy and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner:
In the evening, join your group leader for a welcome dinner and program orientation at the hotel.
Lodging:
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
Meals Included:
Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Three: Tuesday, April 30
- Palermo / Embark Corinthian
Breakfast:
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning:
Your morning is at leisure to explore Palermo on your own.
Lunch:
Lunch on your own
Afternoon:
Meet back at the hotel and depart for a panoramic overview of Palermo. See sights such as the Royal Palace and Cappella Palatina. Transfer to the port to embark the Corinthian.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Four: Wednesday, May 01
- Marsala / Selinute / Motya or Erice / Marsala
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
From Marsala, enjoy a morning field trip to Selinunte, the most westerly ancient Greek colony in Sicily. A highland overlooking the sea provides a tranquil setting for the expansive ruins of what was once among the island's least progressive cities.
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
This afternoon you will have two options: Option 1: Explore Motya, founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th Century B.C. as a commerical base. Its museum exhibits superb sculptures. Option 2: Drive to Erice, a medieval, mountainside town. Please indicate your preference on the form in the back of this booklet.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship.
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Five: Thursday, May 02
- Porto Empedocle / Agrigento / Piazza Armerina / Porto Empedocle
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
This morning, enjoy a choice of excursions: 1) Visit Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, a series of superb Doric temples. Admire the extraordinary collection at the Archaeological Museum. 2) Explore Sicily's finest Roman site, the Imperial Roman Villa del Casale. Located outside Piazza Armerina, a town situated amid wooded hills, the villa was built in palatial proportions in the 3rd century and features superb floor mosaics.
Lunch:
Lunch in Piazza Armerina at a local, typical Sicilian restaurant.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the port of Empedocle before the ship sets sail this evening.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Six: Friday, May 03
- Valletta, Malta
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship.
Morning:
Enjoy a choice of excursions this morning: 1) Explore the Palace of the Grand Masters and the National Museum of Archaeology. Then it's a short drive to the remarkable Tarxien Temples, which date back to 2800 B.C. 2) Visit Hagar Qim, even older than the Tarxian Temples, that stands atop a hill on the southern edge of the island overlooking the sea.
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
In the late afternoon, transfer to Palazzo Parisio to attend a musical performance.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship.
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Seven: Saturday, May 04
- Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship.
Morning:
Syracuse sits at the head of a beautiful bay on Sicily's southeast coast. Colonized by the Greeks in the 8th century B.C., Syracuse became one of the most powerful and prestigious cities of the ancient world, rousing the hostility of Athens. Discover the spectacular 15,000-seat Greek theater, among the most impressive to survive antiquity, and the elliptical Roman amphitheater, one of the largest of its kind.
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
Walk the winding lanes of Syracuse's Old Town, situated on the island of Ortygia, and explore the remains of the Temple of Apollo, the Fountain of Aretusa, and the Cathedral, which incorporates the remains of the famed Temple of Athena.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship.
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Eight: Sunday, May 05
- Messina / Taormina / Messina
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
Enjoy an excursion to Taormina. Clinging to the edge of Mount Tauro, Taormina looks out to sea and the dramatic cone of Mount Etna. A Greek colony was founded here in 403 B.C. and prospered throughout the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Wonder at the magnificent Greek theater.
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
The afternoon is at leisure to explore Messina on your own.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Nine: Monday, May 06
- Lipari / Stromboli
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
Arrive at the white pumice slopes of Lipari, one of the seven islands of the Aeolian Archipelago claimed by Greek mythology as the home of Aeolus, the god of the winds. Dominating the unspoiled, twin-harbor town of Lipari is a Norman castle-turned archaeological museum on the site of an ancient acropolis.
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
Your afternoon is free to explore Lipari on your own.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship.
Evening:
At night, after dark, we will sail close to Stromboli to observe the eruptions from one of Europe's few active volcanoes.
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Ten: Tuesday, May 07
- Palermo / Disembark
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship.
Morning:
Explore Palermo
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
Continue exploring Palermo
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Eleven: Wednesday, May 08
- Valetta, Malta
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
Explore Malta
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
Continue exploring Malta
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Twelve: Thursday, May 09
- Trapani, Sicily / Erice / Segesta / Trapani
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
Drive up winding roads to the medieval town of Erice. The town was known for its temple to the fertility goddess, Astarte. Look around the 12th-Century Venus Castle
Lunch:
Lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon:
Continue on to Segesta for a glimpse of its magnificent Doric temple, built in 420 b.c. and among the best preserved ancient Greek sites.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Thirteen: Friday, May 10
- Cagliari / Su Nuraxi / Nora or Cagliari, Sardinia
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
Arrive in Cagliari, Sardinia's capital, built on a hill facing the sea. Disembark and drive to the village of Barumini to visit Su Nuraxi, Sardinia's most important and impressive nuraghic complex and a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity Site
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship or at a local restaurant
Afternoon:
Arrive in Cagliari, Sardinia's capital, built on a hill facing the sea. Disembark and drive to the village of Barumini to visit Su Nuraxi, Sardinia's most important and impressive nuraghic complex and a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity Site
Afternoon:
Dinner on board the ship
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Fourteen: Saturday, May 11
- Bonifacio, Corsica, France
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
Call in Bonifacio, built on spectacular high cliffs on Corsica's south coast. Admire the fine Gothic architecture and dramatic scenery.
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
Continue exploring Bonifacio.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Fifteen: Sunday, May 12
- Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
Experience Alghero, the region's major fishing port, and explore the picturesque cobblestoned streets and flamboyantly decorated churches of its historic core. Also visit the nearby Anghelu Ruiu Necropolis - a pre-Nuraghic cave complex with more than 30 hypogea and Nuraghe Palmavera.
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
Continue exploring Alghero
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Sixteen: Monday, May 13
- Mahon, Menorca, Spain
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
Explore two prehistoric sites: Torralba d'en Salord, with its spectacular 4.3 meter-high taula, a stone construction that is exclusive to Menorca, and the large prehistoric settlement of Torre d'en Galmes.
Lunch:
Lunch on board the ship
Afternoon:
Learn more about the island's history and archaeology in Mahon's Museum of Menorca.
Dinner:
Dinner on board the ship
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Cruise Ship
Description:
This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates only 100 guests in 50 suites.
Ship Information:
Gross Tonnage: 4,077 Overall Length: 290 feet Beam: 50 feet Draft: 12 feet Flag Malta
Contact info:
132 East 70th Street,
New York ,, NY 10021 USA
phone: 800-257-5767
web:
www.traveldynamicsinternational.com/
Room amenities:
All accommodations aboard the Corinthian are suites. And include a bedroom with two twin-sized beds or one queen sized bed, sitting area, mini bar, VCR/DVD/CD player, color TV, Marble appointed bathroom with spacious shower and other amenities.
Facility amenities:
Public facilities include a restaurant tha accomodates guests at a single, unassigned seating, two lounges, expansive library with Internet access, state-of-the-art gym/spa, beauty salon, boutique,Jacuzzi, hospital and ample deck areas for sunbathing and relaxing.
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Day Seventeen: Tuesday, May 14
- Barcelona, Spain / Disembark
Breakfast:
Breakfast on board the ship
Morning:
Disembark and transfer to the airport
Lodging:
Corinthian
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Enroll Here
Important information about your itinerary:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date.
Currently selected:
Prices Starting At:
Apr 28 — May 14, 2013
waitlist only
Our Value Promise To You
You won't find a better value.
Included
at no additional cost on this date ...
•
15 nights of accommodations
•
43 meals: 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners
•
1
Expert-led lectures
•
11
Field trips
Click here to learn more
Ratings
5
Close [ x ]
Ratings are determined by participant evaluations.
Reviews
1
program review
Also on these dates ...
Choose a nearby learning adventure to add before or after this program:
Click here to see options
Support Lifelong Learning
Our educational adventures are made possible by donors like you
Please support lifelong learning
here
We've got you covered
Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan
included in the price of our programs
Protect Your Program Investment
Road Scholar Trip Cancellation, Interruption and Travel Delay Insurance
The benefits of booking your flight with Road Scholar
Registration & Policies
Click to learn more
Are you making your own travel arrangements?
Click here
for important information
Don't miss a word
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology with listening devices on Road Scholar programs.
Need Help?
Call us toll free at 800-454-5768
Close [ x ]
The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a 2012 Road Scholar adventure!
*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!
Close [ x ]