Overview
Finish:Barcelona, Spain
Travel Period
Delve into local life on a Mediterranean ocean cruise. Discover grand estates and gardens, sample local fare and visit beautiful harbours. Highlights include visiting a family-owned vineyard near Saint Tropez for a lunch and wine tasting and admiring the sunset at the Fortifications of Valletta.
Visit Col d'Orcia in Montalcino, the home of Brunello, one of the most famous red wines in Italy. Delight in a tour of the estate gardens and the cellar, followed by an exclusive barrel tasting. You’ll then enjoy lunch in the estate’s villa, where farm-to-table products are paired with the estate’s wines.
Embark on a private tour of Casa Rocca Piccola, a 16th-century palace and family home in Valletta. You’ll be met by the owners who will share the rich history of their ancestral home. After the tour, enjoy a glass of prosecco and indulge in a tasting of local delicacies in the aristocratic garden.
Arrive at a family-owned vineyard and be welcomed by the owner. Embark on a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the estate, cellar and the barrel rooms. Indulge in a cocktail-style lunch in the beautiful grounds. Savour local provençal fare and sample the estate’s impressive array of wines. Afterwards, enjoy a game of pétanque, a ball game that originated in the south of France and is a derivation from the ancient sport of boules.
What's Included
- Experiences in four destinations
- Travel in a small group onboard Seabourn Ovation, hosted by an APT Tour Leader
- Locally inspired dining - a total of 29 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Transfers, port charges and gratuities
- Savour farm-to-table produce and paired wines at Col d’Orcia estate in Tuscany
- Take a private tour of Casa Rocca Piccola, a 16th century palace and family home
- Join the owner of a family-run vineyard near Saint Tropez for a behind-the-scenes tour and cellar room tasting
Dates & Pricing
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