Compare 10 Night Accessible Western Mediterranean Escorted Group Cruise by Sage Traveling vs Rome to Nice and Barcelona Adventure Tour by Discovery Nomads
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4 | Great
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4.5 | Great
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| Duration | 10 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 5,639 | $ 1,772 |
| Price Per Day | $ 564 | $ 197 |
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| Trip Style | Small ship cruise | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
4 Breakfasts |
| Description |
Escorted by a Sage Traveling Accessible Travel Expert, you’ll travel with a group of adventurous disabled travelers and experience several beautiful ports throughout the picturesque Mediterranean. In each port, you’ll have the opportunity to experience full-day accessible excursions – much different from the short see-the-city-through-a-bus-window tours the cruise lines offer. These will include accessible transfers, interior visits to accessible tourist attractions, wheelchair friendly routes and private tour guides specialized in touring with disabled visitors. |
Discover ancient Rome and Vatican, walk around beautiful Florence, explore the Italian Riviera of Cinque Terra, enjoy the beaches of Nice, visit Monaco and explore Gaudi's Barcelona with its amazing architecture and nightlife. |
Ports of Call
Cartagena
- Enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular ancient Roman Theatre and Museum.
- Experience the Punic Wall of Cartagena, a fascinating archaeological site from the 3rd century BC.
- Visit a traditional local Winery for a tour and some private wine tasting with assortments of cheese and sobrasadas.
Ibiza
Enjoy a memorable stroll through Dalt Vila, a fortified city developed around a castle.
Visit small local markets and alleys and admire beautiful traditional handcrafts.
Experience a private Ibizan Herb workshop with a master alchemist. You’ll learn about the production of the most famous liquor of Ibiza and do some mixing and tasting on your own.
Palma De Mallorca
- Visit and explore the city of Palma, the largest city of Mallorca and the capital of the Balearic Islands.
- Experience the magnificent Catalonian Gothic Cathedral “La Seu”, the burial place of Kings of Mallorca, Gaudi artwork inside the Cathedral, the Palma de Mallorca City Hall, the “parade of the giants, Plaça Major and PlaçaCort.
- Enjoy some relaxing time soaking in the Spanish island atmosphere at an accessible beach.
Provence
- Enjoy a full day excursion from the port of Toulon to the charming village of Aix en Provence, the birthplace of the famous impressionist Paul Cézanne.
- Experience charming architecture, including impressive monuments, and embark on an enjoyable stroll in Vieil Aix, a pedestrian zone consisting of narrow streets in a labyrinth pattern.
- Visit other Provence highlights including the 17th century Town Hall, the Archbishop’s Palace and St Sauveur Cathedral.
Nice
- Optional Private Excursions or stay and relax on the ship (this tour is not included in cost)
- Florence
- Visit the Renaissance city of Florence which is the current capital of Tuscany
- View the Ponte Vecchio, Michelangelo’s David, Florence’s Duomo cathedral, Piazza dellaSignoria, and more
- Learn about the banking of the Medici family, the start of the Renaissance, the early years of Michelangelo, the writing of Dante Alighieri and more
Rome
- Visit the ancient capital of the Roman Empire and the current capital of Italy
- View the Colosseum, the Vittorio Emmanuelle monument, the Sistine Chapel, and more
- Learn about the rise of the Roman Republic, the rule of the Roman Emperors, the work of the Renaissance masters like Michelangelo, the Vatican & the pope, and more
- Naples
- Visit the famous archaeological site of Pompeii, the preserved building interiors at Herculaneum, and the largest city in southern Italy, Naples.
- View Piazza Garibaldi, the Royal Palace, Piazza Carlo III, Castle Nuovo, and more during your accessible driving tour in Naples.
- Learn about the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. the burial of Pompeii and other Roman cities, and the much later Kingdom of Naples
Day 1: Rome
Accommodation: Starhotel Rome or similar.
Today you will explore Vatican museums, see St.Peters Basilica and marvel at masterpieces of Michelangelo and Bernini. Later in the afternoon enjoy a walking tour to see Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain, admire beautiful Piazza Navona and exterior of the historic Pantheon.
Day 2-3: Florence
Accommodation: AC Florence by Marriott or similar.
Enjoy walking tour around Florence, see the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, the medieval Ponte Vecchio and the Medici Chapels. Additionally you can travel to the wineries located nearby.
Day 4-5: Cinque Terre
Accommodation: NH La Spezia or similar.
Explore the amazing towns of Cinque Terre (5 lands), marvel the spectacular views of small towns of Manarola, Portofino, Portovenere and dine at the seafront restaurant enjoying italian pizza/or pasta or local seafood with wine.
Day 6-7: Nice/Monaco
Find out why many artists found their inspiration from the Mediterranean landscapes of Nice. You will have a tour to Monaco and enough free time to explore the old town of Nice, beaches and museums and then go on to visit the rest of the Riviera.
Day 8-9: Barcelona
Today you will fly to Barcelona, exploring this beautiful city, visiting Sagrada Familia, afterwards explore the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, Parc Güell and in the evening go to try tapas and Spanish wine.
