Europe 2009 - (Page 57) Lisbon, Portugal Málaga, Spain Nanortalik (Ilivileq), Greenland This former imperial city has much to discover, from the Alfama medieval quarter to historic Rossio Square to museums showcasing Portugal’s past glory. Sample shore excursions: Lisbon & Estoril; Winery & Arrabida Range; Fatima & Batalha. Liverpool, England Picasso’s birthplace is home to the 11th-century Alcazaba, built as a Moorish palace, and Gibralfaro Castle above the city. Beaches of the Costa del Sol also make this a popular holiday spot. Sample shore excursion: Málaga & Picasso. Marseille (Provence), France Granite peaks and the beauty of several fjords surround you as you stroll the town’s colonial quarter. Naples, Italy Sample pizza in the city in which it was created. Travel to the nearby island of Capri. Or tour to fascinating Pompeii. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Naples: Pizzas & Piazzas; A Cruise to the Isle of Capri; Ancient Herculaneum. Návplion, Greece The city that launched the Beatles, Liverpool is still a hardworking docks town, offering a lively pub scene and a branch of London’s Tate Gallery. Sample shore excursions: The Beatles; The Best of Manchester. Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy Try the renowned bouillabaisse or tour the lovely towns and vineyards of Provence. Sample shore excursions: A Day in Provence; Châteauneuf-duPape & Avignon; Le Castellet & Bandol. Messina, Sicily, Italy Access to the best of Tuscany: Florence, with its magnificent art and architecture and elegant shopping; Pisa’s Leaning Tower; and ancient Lucca. Sample shore excursions: Discover Cinque Terre; Tuscan Countryside & Winetasting. Longyearbyen, Norway Gateway to Taormina and its views of snowcapped Mt. Etna. Sample shore excursion: Taormina & the Greco-Roman Theatre. Monte Carlo, Monaco Fortresses look down on narrow streets lined with Venetian houses. Outside of town are ancient Epidaurus and the ruins of Mycenae, once ruled by Agamemnon. Sample shore excursions: Mycenae & Palamidi Castle; Ancient Corinth & Canal. Newcastle upon Tyne, England A collection of colorful houses welcomes you. Stop by the museum for insight into this region’s whaling and mining history, along with exhibits on Arctic flora and fauna. Sample shore excursion: Longyearbyen Wilderness Center. Mahón, Minorca, Spain Monaco, home of the royal Grimaldi family, is a principality of fairytale beauty. Highlights: the Grand Casino, Royal Palace, chic French boutiques, and the Grand Prix, a Formula One race run through the streets of Monaco each May. Sample shore excursions: Nice & Eze; St.-Paul-de-Vence and Scenic Drive. Mykonos, Greece This lively cosmopolitan city is your gateway to the historical city of York (made famous by the movie Braveheart) and Hadrian’s Wall. Sample shore excursion: The Best of York. Easy-going port on the island of Minorca. Explore the town’s charming squares lined with market stalls and traditional Georgian buildings. Whitewashed houses and small churches line the narrow streets in Hora. Tavernas look out over a lovely golden beach. Nearby is the island of Delos, legendary birthplace of Apollo. Sample shore excursion: Mykonos Highlights: Mythological Delos. LE FT TO RIGH T Bargain for a pair of colorful Turkish slippers at istanbul’s grand Bazaar. Fields of sunflowers brighten the spanish countryside. icebergs catch the glow of the setting sun in greenland. pisa’s iconic Tower, still standing despite the odds. www.hollandamerica.com 57 ports of call http://www.hollandamerica.com
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