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Corfu, Greece 10th October ‘16 Santorini, Greece 11th October ‘16 Mykonos, Greece 12th October ‘16 Athens, Greece 13th October ‘16 Split, Croatia 15th October ‘16

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Corfu Corfu, Greece Corfu Tastes and Paleokastrita Beach ​ orfu delight and Paleokastrita C Beach.

Highlights: • Relaxing on Paleokastrita beach • Visit to Koum Kouat Distillery • Photo opportunities Duration: 6 hours

Adults: £29pp Paleokastritsa Beach overlook.

Children: £26pp

You’ll be met at the port of Corfu by your Cruising Excursions representative, who will then guide you to your air-conditioned transport.

Paleokastritsa Bay, Corfu Island, Greece.

We leave the port of Corfu and head off on a scenic drive to the Koum Kouat distillery. Koum Kouat belongs to the citrus tree family and is grown in Corfu. At the distillery, you’ll be given a talk on how this famous liqueur is made and also get an opportunity to taste its many varieties.

We’ll stay at the distillery for approximately 20 minutes and if you wish, you can buy any of the products.

From here, the tour will move on to the famous resort of Paleokastrita, which has the most beautiful scenery and quaint beach coves.

Once you’ve arrived at this beautiful resort, you’ll have some free time to spend on the beach, or if you’d prefer, there are plenty of restaurants and bars where you’ll be able to sample typically Greek cuisine (Payable locally) before returning back to your cruise ship.

Corfu, Greece.

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Corfu Corfu, Greece Essential Collection - Corfu Tastes, Caves and Beach Experience its liqueurs, caves and beaches.

Highlights: • Caves of Corfu coast • Visit to Koum Kouat Distillery • Paleokastrita

Duration: 6 hours

Adults: £38pp Children: £29pp

Corfu caves

​ ou’ll be met at the port of Corfu by your Cruising Y Excursions representative, who will then guide you to your air-conditioned transport.

We leave the port of Corfu and head off on a scenic drive to the Koum Kouat distillery. Koum Kouat belongs to the citrus tree family and is grown in Corfu. At the distillery, you’ll be given a talk on how this famous liqueur is made and also get an opportunity to taste its many varieties.

We’ll stay at the distillery for approximately 20 minutes and if you wish, you can buy any of the products.

Visit the caves of Corfu by boat.

From here, the tour will move on to the famous resort of Paleokastrita, which has the most beautiful scenery and quaint beach coves. A small boat tour will take you to see a complex of caves: during your boat trip you’ll be given information about the area and you’ll have the opportunity to take photographs.

You’ll then have some free time to spend on the beach, or if you’d prefer, there are plenty of restaurants and bars where you’ll be able to sample typically Greek cuisine (Payable locally) before returning back to your cruise ship.

Corfu caves and rocks.

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Santorini Santorini, Greece Essential Collection - Scenic Santorini, Shopping & Winery

Tour of scenic Oia, Fira and a local winery.

Highlights: • The hilltop village of Oia • Wine-tasting at local winery • Visit Fira, Santorini’s capital

Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £43pp Children: £32pp Hilltop views and traditional white washed buildings with blue domes.

You will be met at the port of Fira (the old port) by a Cruising Excursions Representative. As this port is tendered, you will need to take the cable car/lift to the port entrance.

The tour will commence with a scenic journey to Oia, enabling you to admire the panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and the neighbouring islands along the way. Oia enjoys a hilltop location which offers breathtaking views across the Gulf of Santorini.

This beautiful village, with its narrow streets, traditional white churches and blue dome, is the perfect place for you to do a little souvenir shopping and enjoy the surroundings. The total time spent in Oia will be approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

Ocean views from the town

The tour will take you to one of Santorini’s most famous wineries.

Viniculture is an ancient art in Santorini, thanks to the volcanic soil. There is also an opportunity to taste the wines before you head back to Fira, the capital of Santorini.

At the winery you will be able to taste two white and two red wines from a selection locally brewed in the distillery. We will stay at the winery for approximately 50 minutes and wine can be purchased from the shop on site.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be over the age of 18 to participate in the wine-tasting.

At Fira you’ll have some free time to shop for souvenirs, take photos or explore the narrow streets and enjoy a coffee.

The famous Anastasi Church in Santorini

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Santorini Santorini, Greece Essential Collection Exploring Akrotiri & Wine Tasting Visit Oia, Akrotiri and enjoy wine tasting in Santorini.

Highlights: • ​​Exploring Fira • Winery and wine tasting (Included) • Archaeological Akrotiri • Oia Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £43pp Children: £30pp

Oia cityscape in Santorini.

Your Cruising Excursions representative will meet you at Fira port (the old port). As this port is tendered, you’ll need to take the cable car/lift to the port entrance.

The tour will start with a scenic journey to Oia, admiring the panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and the neighbouring islands along the way. Oia enjoys a hilltop location, which offers breathtaking views across the Gulf of Santorini. This beautiful village, with its narrow streets, traditional white churches and blue domes, provides a picture postcard vision of the Greek Islands.

The tour will stop in Oia for you to enjoy the surroundings, or to do a little souvenir shopping.

You will then be taken to the archaeological gem of Akrotiri and will be given a guided tour of the excavations by your guide.

Akrotiri archaeological site.

The tour will continue to the capital of Santorini, Fira, for a stop at a local winery. Santorini is famous for producing wine and here you will be able to taste three different kinds.

With numerous photo opportunities and a knowledgeable, professional guide, this tour really shows you the best of Santorini. You won’t be disappointed!

Please note: Comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour. As it also involves disembarkation and embarkation via tender, as well as walking on cobblestones streets, steps and inclines, this tour is not recommended for guests with mobility problems or for those guests in a wheelchair.

Enjoy some wine whilst witnessing the breathtaking views,

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Mykonos Mykonos, Greece Essential Collection Cosmopolitan Mykonos

Experience beach life and the sights of Mykonos.

Highlights: • Cathedral of Paraportiani • Mykonos Beach • The famous windmills

Duration: 4 hours

Adults: £35pp Children: £29pp Mykonos skyline.

This half-day tour takes you to beautiful Mykonos - famous for its windmills, white houses and views of the Aegean Sea - for a tour that combines sightseeing and a walking tour of Mykonos Town.

Your air-conditioned transportation will travel south, towards the beach of Agios Ioannis, passing Ornos Beach - one of the most beautiful on the island, with tavernas dotted along its shore line and yachts anchored offshore.

Here, there’ll be an opportunity to take photographs and enjoy the view of Delos Island.

The tour moves to the centre of the island and the traditional village of Ano Mera, which is home to the Panagia Tourliana Monastery, built in 1542.

Church of Panagia Paraportiani.

Kalafati beach is next: there’ll be a stop of 45 minutes to visit the seaside cafeteria or take a swim, so don’t forget your swimwear and towels!

This is followed by a visit to Mykonos town. Highlights of your guided tour include: Walk from the Old Town to Little Venice (named because the houses and cafes overlook the water), The famous windmills, The Cathedral of Paraportiani, Chapels and traditional old houses, Beautiful architecture and narrow streets and alleyways.

The famous and iconic windmills of Mykonos.

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After this, there’ll be free time to souvenir shop or maybe eat in a Greek taverna before making your own way back to the port.

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Athens Athens (Piraeus), Greece Essential Collection Essential Panoramic Athens

Guided tour of Athens, including Acropolis visit.

Highlights: • ​The Ancient Acropolis • Panathenaic Stadium • The Temple of Athena Nike • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier • Town of Plaka Duration: 6 hours

Adults: £54pp Children: £40.50pp

The Parthenon in Acropolis.

This popular full-day tour of Athens allows you to see all of the famous sights of Greece’s capital city and also allows you time to shop in Plaka, the very popular shopping area situated at its centre.

You will embark upon a sightseeing tour of Athens, including the Panatheniac Stadium (site of the first modern Olympics, in 1896), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (in front of the Parliament House in Constitution Square), the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Adrian’s Arch, and the Catholic Cathedral.

You’ll also get to see the so-called ‘Neoclassical Triology’ (which consists of the University and the Academy of Athens and the Vallianios National Library), Omonia Square, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens.

The Parthenon.

After the panoramic tour we will then embark on a two-hour guided tour of the Acropolis, which contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.

You will then have 90-120 minutes free time to explore the centre of Athens, including Plaka, where you can shop for souvenirs or find somewhere to eat. Your guide will be able to recommend the best places for traditional Greek cuisine.

After the free time your tour will head back to Piraeus Port in plenty of time for you to board your cruise ship ready for departure.

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Acropolis.

Athens Athens (Piraeus), Greece Essential Collection Athens City Tour & Plaka At Your Leisure A perfect tour for people who’ve experienced Athens before.

Highlights: • The Panatheniac Stadium • The Temple of Olympian Zeus • Arch of Hadrian • The Neoclassical Triology • Omonia Square Duration: 6 hours

Adults: £25pp The Parthenon in Athens.

Children: £22pp This popular full-day tour of Athens allows you to see all of the famous sights of Greece’s capital city and also allows you time to shop in Plaka, the very popular shopping area situated at its centre.

You will embark upon a sightseeing tour of Athens, including the Panatheniac Stadium (site of the first modern Olympics, in 1896), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (in front of the Parliament House in Constitution Square), the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Adrian’s Arch, and the Catholic Cathedral. You’ll also get to see the so-called ‘Neoclassical Triology’ (which consists of the University and the Academy of Athens and the Vallianios National Library), Omonia Square, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens.

Sightseeing tour of Athens includes:

Hellenic Parliament.

The Panatheniac Stadium (site of the first modern Olympics in 1896).

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House in Constitution Square, The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Arch of Hadrian, The Catholic Cathedral, The Neoclassical Triology - Academy University and National Library, Omonia Square, The Temple of Athena Nike, The Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens After the panoramic tour of Athens, which last approximately 90 minutes, you will be able to experience the city at your leisure for approximately 240 minutes.

At the end of your leisure time, you’ll meet up with your tour guide at the designated pick up point, who will take you back to Piraeus Cruise port in plenty of time for your cruise ship’s departure.

Old town Plaka.

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Split 22nd October Split, Croatia Essential Collection Split & Trogir Tour Cathedral, Diocletian Palace and more.

Highlights: • Cathedral of St Lawrence • Cipko Palace • Benedictine Monastery of St Nicholas • Diocletian’s Palace • Temple of Jupiter Duration: 3.5 hours

Adults: £35pp Split, Croatia.

Children: £29pp Your tour will commence with a scenic drive to Trogir, a town which arose from ancient Tragurion - itself founded by Greek colonists from the island of Vis in the 3rd Century BC - and which was assigned UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1997.

The first stop on this tour will be the Trogir’s Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral of St Lawrence. The building of the cathedral began in 1213 and was finished during the 17th Century. Marvel at the west portal, the masterpiece of a local master named Radovan. The portal depicts religious motifs: scenes from the Gospels, saints, apostles and even exotic animals. Ashamed Adam and Eve stand atop two protruding lions.

Cityscape of old town Trogir, Croatia.

In the town’s main square you’ll find the 15th Century City Loggia, which has a collection of carved stones from across the ages set in panels on the walls. You’ll also see the Town Hall and Cipko Palace, which has a carved Venetian Gothic window and a carved wooden statue of a cockerel taken from the prow of a Turkish ship following a decisive 15th Century battle.

Another building of interest is the Benedictine Monastery of St Nicholas. Built in 1066, the building has a beautiful Baroque interior and boasts a number of precious artworks, including the Kairos, an exquisite relief depicting figures and scenes from Greek mythology.

After your sightseeing tour of Trogir, you’ll travel to Split, a city with a 1700-year history. From here, you’ll be guided on a walking tour of the famous Diocletian Palace, an ancient palace built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th Century AD. Your walking tour will include the following: Southern part of Diocletian’s palace, Bronze Gate, Diocletian’s cellars, Peristyle, The Vestibule of the Emperor’s Palace, The Mausoleum/St Dominus’ Cathedral, The Temple of Jupiter/ Baptistery, The Silver Gate , Golden gate, St Martin’s church, Chapel of St Amir, People’s Square/Pjaca, The Town Hall, Iron Gate, Chapel of Our Lady of Belfry, Fruit square, Venetian castle, Monument of Marko Marulic.

Cathedral and Bell Tower of St. Domnius.

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Corfu

4 Port Shore Excursion Package Corfu Corfu Flavours & Sights - 4 Hours Santorini Scenic Santorini, Shopping & Winery - 4 Hours Mykonos Cosmopolitan Mykonos - 4 Hours Santorini

Athens Essential Panoramic Athens - 6 Hours

Adult

£155

pp

Child

£119

pp

5 Port Shore Excursion Package Mykonos

Corfu Corfu Flavours & Sights - 4 Hours Santorini Scenic Santorini, Shopping & Winery - 4 Hours Mykonos Cosmopolitan Mykonos - 4 Hours Athens Essential Panoramic Athens - 6 Hours Athens

Split Split & Trogir Tour - 3.5 Hours

Adult

£188

pp

Child

£147

pp

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Why pre book with & Cruising Excursions?

3 Prices up to 60% cheaper than the cruise lines 3 We guarantee to get you back to the ship on time 3 We have dedicated Professional English speaking guides 3 We meet and greet you at the port 3 We have shore excursions and packages to suit all cruise itineraries 3 If you don’t port - you don’t pay 3 We have a 24 hour helpline for your service and peace of mind

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHY SHOULD I BOOK WITH CRUISING EXCURSIONS? We offer a new and refreshing alternative to the “same” and over-priced excursions offered by the cruise lines. We have have 1000’s of shore excursions in 100’s ports Worldwide with prices up to 60% lower than the cruise lines.

WILL YOU GUARANTEE TO GET US BACK TO OUR SHIP ON TIME? All of our tour operators and organisers are fully aware of the ship’s departure time, and will have you back to the ship in plenty of time prior to sailing. Our travel partners are professionals – selected for their local knowledge, reliability and great value for money.

WHAT HAPPENS IF OUR SHIP DOESN’T PORT? If your ship doesn’t port at the destination where you have booked your excursion, due to bad weather etc.., we will offer you a full refund or arrange an alternative excursion in another port of your choice.

WHERE WILL I JOIN MY EXCURSION? Full and clear joining instructions are provided on where to go and at what time. We also include contact details if for any reason you are unable to meet up with your guide. This will be clearly displayed on your shore excursion vouchers.

ARE CHILD PRICES AVAILABLE FOR TOURS? Many of our tours and activities offer child reductions.

Please refer to individual excursions. Infants aged under 2 on the date of the tour can travel on a parent’s lap and are not charged on specific tours.

IF WE DID NOT WANT TO BOOK A GROUP TOUR BUT WOULD LIKE TO JOIN A SMALLER TOUR, WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? We have an excellent selection in the majority of cruise ports for our customers to join the ‘Small Group Discovery Tours’, the maximum capacity is generally 20 passengers, but some of our smaller vehicles are based on 8 passengers per tour.

WHAT IS A TOUR & GO? This tour can commence from the port, your hotel or the airport, you will then go on your excursion and be dropped off at the port, hotel or the airport depending on the Tour and Go reserved. During the tour your luggage will be safely stowed on the transportation.

PORT TRANSFERS We are able to offer a reliable, cost effective service between overseas airport and your cruise port on arrival & departure. In addition we can provide transfers between your hotel and the cruise port / airport and vice versa.

For full details, please speak to your Travel Agent.

Prices are subject to change. E&OE.