12 Day Mediterranean Mystique with 7 Day Cruise & Paris

$1759 Land Only

$2549* Air & Land

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Highlights Sea Cruise Package Includes Flights NYC - Marseille - Paris - NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges Flight Marseille-Paris 10 nights accommodations 1 night Mercure Marseille Beauvau Vieux Port, Marseilles 2 nights Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Suffern, Paris 7 nights cruise, M/V Coral, standard inside cabin with 2 lower beds All transfers 24 meals: 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Entrance fees per itinerary Itinerary DAY 1, Friday - Depart USA Depart the USA for France. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Marseilles Arrive in Marseilles and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Marseilles DAY 3, Sunday - Embark cruise This morning, transfer to the port and embark the cruise. In the afternoon, sail for Palma de Mallorca Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4 , Monday - Palma de Mallorca Arrive this morning in Palma de Mallorca, the summer holiday destination of the Spanish royal family. With a history stretching back thousands of years, the city of Palma is rich with archaeological and architectural treasures. Enjoy the morning and early afternoon at leisure to explore the city. At 3:00 PM, sail for Almeria Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5, Tuesday - Almeria, Malaga After a technical call at Almeria in the morning, continue to Malaga for an afternoon and evening at leisure in the city. Known for its breezy atmosphere and shaded boulevards that grace the city's port, Malaga teems with southern Spanish culture and charm. Its history dates back to the ancient Phoenicians, Arabians, Carthaginians and Visigoths, and it is the primary gateway to Granada, Spain, home of the magnificent Alhambra Palace Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Wednesday - Tangier, Gibraltar Arrive this morning in Tangier, the crossroads of Europe and North Africa. Today one of Morocco's most popular coastal retreats, Tangier was the "real model" for the famous Humphrey Bogart film Casablanca. Today, it still retains its old-world charm and artisan markets that thrive in the city's old medina. Depart at 5:00 PM for a brief sail to the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Here, admire the famous Rock of Gibraltar and enjoy the evening at leisure. Sail overnight to Ibiza Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7, Thursday - Ibiza Spend the day sailing the beautiful Mediterranean. Arriving in Ibiza, a city internationally renowned for its vibrant night life, enjoy the evening at leisure before departing for Barcelona at 11:00 PM Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8, Friday - Barcelona This morning, explore the city of Barcelona independently. Capital of Catalonia and second largest city in Spain, Barcelona offers modern art and architecture along with narrow lanes where you will find the Spanish craft heritage alive and well at nearly ever turn. Be sure to visit the heart of Barcelona's old city as well as its famed Gothic Quarter. In the afternoon, sail for Genoa Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 9, Saturday - Genoa At noon, arrive in Genoa, a city long associated with trade and the arts, and enjoy the day at leisure to explore the city. This ancient port thrived under the Greeks and Romans, but found its most prosperous times during the Middle Ages and Italian Renaissance. Signs of Genoa's golden age are quite visible even today, as seen in the city's well-preserved Medieval Gates, the best-known landmark in Genoa. At 7:00 PM depart for Marseille Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10, Sunday - Disembark Cruise at Marseilles, Fly to Paris This morning, disembark the cruise and bid farewell to the glistening Mediterranean. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Paris. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in the City of Light Overnight: Paris Meals: Breakfast Day 11, Monday - Paris Sightseeing Today, enjoy a historic tour that takes you into the heart of Paris' Old City. Along the drive, view such sights as the Capital complex, featuring the Hotel de Ville (City Hall), Bastille Square, and Rue Saint-Antoine. The tour continues to view the Marais District and the Latin Quarter. From here, enjoy a guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, as well as a short cruise to approach and leave the Cite Island. Before returning to Place des Pyramides, admire the geometric design of Vendome Square and the fanciful beauty of the Old Opera Overnight: Paris Meals: Breakfast Day 12, Tuesday - Depart for USA This morning transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Air & Land/Cruise Oct 24 2699 Oct 31; Nov 7 2549 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, port charge of $115, shore excursions, tips (see Terms & Conditions). This package may not be booked Land Only. When choosing air: flight Marseille to Paris must arrive in Orly, the domestic airport in Paris, due to transfer arrangements. Ports of Call Click on the Port for Description Marseille France Genoa Italy Malaga Spain Tangier Morocco Gibraltar United Kingdom Barcelona Spain Palma de Mallorca Spain Ibiza Spain Cruise itinerary is subject to change. Cabin Categories Cabin Standard Inside - [details] Louis Hellenic Cruises   Marseille Louis Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 13 cruise ships throughout the Eastern & Western Mediterranean as well as North Africa. Though modest, all ships are regularly refurbished and continuously upgraded to ensure a comfortable and reliable class of service. The company boasts the honor of having hosted several prominent international events aboard its ships, including G8 meetings, an International Exhibition, and a NATO conference, and a focus on guest enjoyment is readily apparent. [more] Mercure Marseille Beauvau Vieux Port   Marseille This first class hotel is located in the centre of Marseille, across from the Old Port, Vieux Port. [more] Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Suffren   Paris This first class hotel is situated in the center of Paris, close to the Eiffel Tower. [more] Cabin Superior Inside - [details] Louis Hellenic Cruises   Marseille Louis Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 13 cruise ships throughout the Eastern & Western Mediterranean as well as North Africa. Though modest, all ships are regularly refurbished and continuously upgraded to ensure a comfortable and reliable class of service. The company boasts the honor of having hosted several prominent international events aboard its ships, including G8 meetings, an International Exhibition, and a NATO conference, and a focus on guest enjoyment is readily apparent. [more] Mercure Marseille Beauvau Vieux Port   Marseille This first class hotel is located in the centre of Marseille, across from the Old Port, Vieux Port. [more] Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Suffren   Paris This first class hotel is situated in the center of Paris, close to the Eiffel Tower. [more] Cabin Premium Inside - [details] Louis Hellenic Cruises   Marseille Louis Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 13 cruise ships throughout the Eastern & Western Mediterranean as well as North Africa. Though modest, all ships are regularly refurbished and continuously upgraded to ensure a comfortable and reliable class of service. The company boasts the honor of having hosted several prominent international events aboard its ships, including G8 meetings, an International Exhibition, and a NATO conference, and a focus on guest enjoyment is readily apparent. [more] Mercure Marseille Beauvau Vieux Port   Marseille This first class hotel is located in the centre of Marseille, across from the Old Port, Vieux Port. [more] Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Suffren   Paris This first class hotel is situated in the center of Paris, close to the Eiffel Tower. [more] Cabin Standard Outside - [details] Louis Hellenic Cruises   Marseille Louis Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 13 cruise ships throughout the Eastern & Western Mediterranean as well as North Africa. Though modest, all ships are regularly refurbished and continuously upgraded to ensure a comfortable and reliable class of service. The company boasts the honor of having hosted several prominent international events aboard its ships, including G8 meetings, an International Exhibition, and a NATO conference, and a focus on guest enjoyment is readily apparent. [more] Mercure Marseille Beauvau Vieux Port   Marseille This first class hotel is located in the centre of Marseille, across from the Old Port, Vieux Port. [more] Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Suffren   Paris This first class hotel is situated in the center of Paris, close to the Eiffel Tower. [more] Cabin Superior Outside - [details] Louis Hellenic Cruises   Marseille Louis Cruise Lines operates a fleet of 13 cruise ships throughout the Eastern & Western Mediterranean as well as North Africa. Though modest, all ships are regularly refurbished and continuously upgraded to ensure a comfortable and reliable class of service. The company boasts the honor of having hosted several prominent international events aboard its ships, including G8 meetings, an International Exhibition, and a NATO conference, and a focus on guest enjoyment is readily apparent. [more] Mercure Marseille Beauvau Vieux Port   Marseille This first class hotel is located in the centre of Marseille, across from the Old Port, Vieux Port. [more] Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Suffren   Paris This first class hotel is situated in the center of Paris, close to the Eiffel Tower. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? Yes No Inner Air Departure City Departure Date   Return Date   Preferred Airline [Any] Accesrail Aces Airlines Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aero California Aerocontinente Aeroflot Russian Airlines Aerolineas Argentinas Aerolineas Internacionales Aeromar Aeromexico Aeropostal Airlines Aerosvit Airlines Afrinat International Airlines Air Alm Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China International Air D'ayiti Air Europa Air France Air India Air Jamaica Air Liberte/Aom Air Malta Air New Zealand Air Pacific Air Santo Domingo Air Tahiti Nui Air Transat Airtran Airways Alaska Airlines Alitalia Airlines All Nippon Airways Allegro Airlines Aloha Airlines America West Airlines American Airlines American Trans Air Amtrak Asiana Airlines Austrian Airlines Aviacsa Avianca Azteca Airlines Bahamasair Big Sky Airlines British Airways British Midland Airways Bwia Intl Airways Caribbean Star Airlines Caribbean Sun Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways Cayman Airways China Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Southern Airlines Continental Airlines Copa Croatia Airlines Crossair Dba Swiss Csa Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Deutsche Ba Dutch Caribbean Airlines Egyptair El Al Israel Airlines Emirates Era Aviation Ethiopian Airlines Eva Airways Finnair Oy Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesian Airways Ghana Airways GOL Linhas Aereas Great Lakes Aviation Great Plains Airlines Gulf Air Hahn Air Hawaiian Airlines Iberia Icelandair Indigo Airlines Isair Japan Air Lines Jet Airways Klm Royal Dutch Airlines Korean Air Kuwait Airways Lacsa Airlines Lan Argentina Lan Chile Airlines Lanecuador Lanperu Lapa Lin Aer Privadas Liat (1974) Lloyd Aereo Boliviano Lot Polish Airlines Ltu International Airways Lufthansa Airlines Malaysia Airlines System Malev Hungarian Airlines Martinair Holland Meridiana Mesa Air Lines Mexicana Airlines Middle East Airlines Midwest Express Airlines National Airlines North American Airlines Northwest Airlines Olympic Airways Pakistan Intl Airlines Penair Philippine Airlines Pluna Lineas Polynesian Airlines Qantas Airways Qatar Airways Royal Air Maroc Royal Jordanian Airlines Saudi Arabian Airlines Scandinavian Airlines Singapore Airlines Sn Brussels Airlines Solair South African Airways Southern Winds Southwest Airlines Spanair Spirit Airlines Sun Country Airlines Surinam Airways Swisswings Ag Taca International Airlines Tam Airlines Tam Mercosur Tap Air Portugal Tarom Romanian Air Transport Thai Airways Turkish Airlines Ukraine International Airlines United Airlines Universal Airlines US Airways Varig Airlines Vasp Brazilian Airlines Via Rail Canada Virgin Atlantic Airways Virgin Blue Virgin Express # of Adults # of Children 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -- 1 2 3 Preferred Class Economy Business What is Airfare Type? Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms/Cabins   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7