Explore iconic landmarks from the mighty Acropolis to Gaudi’s architectural triumphs on this voyage. Leaving Athens in your wake, enjoy plenty of vitamin sea aboard Crystal Serenity. Your first stop is Taormina, known for its stunning vistas and tastebud tempting gelato. Carry on the dolce vita to the lemon-scented streets of Sorrento, then sail to Civitavecchia, gateway to the eternal city of Rome. Livorno is next, beckoning you with its Renaissance art and access to Florence and Pisa. After a final sea day, disembark in Barcelona.

Europe & Mediterranean

Enter the world of Crystal - fill in the form to view online, print and download our free brochure.

View and download our MEDITERRANEAN 2024/2025 e-brochure

2024/2025 VOYAGES

THE MEDITERRANEAN EDIT

Brochure Module (dynamic based on destination)

Yes! I would like to receive news, updates, and other information from Crystal Cruises

By providing your email address and submitting this form, you are acknowledging that you are over 18+ years of age and have read and agreed to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. By entering information on this form, you also acknowledge that you are providing it to Crystal Cruises Ltd, Crystal Cruises USA, LLC, Crystal Cruises UK Ltd and Crystal Cruises Pty Ltd. By clicking the "Subscribe" button below, you agree to receive recurring special offers and promotions from Crystal Cruises Ltd. Consent is not required as a condition of purchase.

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER

Header

Similar Cruises Header

Similar Cruises (Dynamic content)

FIVE FARM-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCES TO MAKE YOUR MOUTH WATER

CRYSTAL'S EXQUISITE ONBOARD REDESIGN BY TILLBERG AND GEM

CRYSTAL SIGNATURE MANHATTAN

MEET DALILA ROGLIERI: CRYSTAL’S NEW CULINARY NUTRITIONIST

Crystal Stories

Itinerary

Suites & Guest Rooms

Land Experiences

Special Guest

HIGHLIGHTS

Unparalleled Amenities and Benefits* (2024)

Disclaimer

Grand Journey disclaimer (2024)

Unparalleled Amenities and Benefits* (2025)

Grand Journey disclaimer (2025)

Ship Overview

Our offers

Our Offers Details

OUR OFFERS header text

Offers

Grand Journey

Experience the vibrant and historic port of Piraeus, Athens gateway to the Aegean islands and beyond, and find a rich maritime heritage, a bustling local culture, and access to the wonders of Athens. Venture through Greece’s largest port city, Piraeus, as you make your way to the cradle of Western culture and the birthplace of democracy. Athens, among the world's oldest cities with a history spanning 3,400 years, has long been the location of myth and muse, and its ancient heritage is still an incredible source of inspiration. Here, the Acropolis crowns the city as home to the Parthenon and other legendary temples and monuments.

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily was for centuries the center of the known world. Its unique geographic position made the island vulnerable to attacks, while also making it a meeting place of Mediterranean civilizations, a bridge between the East and West. Situated at the foot of Mt. Etna, Taormina embodies the essence of Sicily. 

Your excursion begins with the journey to lovely Taormina. Situated high above the Ionian Sea, it affords magnificent vistas of mountain slopes draped with colorful bougainvillea and jasmine. Arriving at the allocated parking area, disembark your motor coach and set off on a walk uphill to the town&rsquo;s entrance. As you stroll along the main street, admire exterior views of elegant villas and palaces surrounded by vibrant gardens. Your half-mile walk continues with a visit from outside of Palazzo Corvaja. This impressive complex provides an excellent example of the black-and-white lava and pumice work. Continue to the guided visit of the Greco-Roman Theatre, which is renowned for its width and unique acoustical qualities. Then, spend some free time for shopping in the local area. Continue your tour to Mount Etna, as you ascend the winding road toward Silvestri Crater, the countryside gradually grows into forests of chestnut and pine. Solidified lava and small volcanic cones soon appear as vivid reminders of the volcano&rsquo;s fiery origins. On arrival at Silvestri Crater, explore this eerie, unique scenery located at an altitude of 6,200 feet and surrounded by hardened lava flow. There will be time to enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant, before re-boarding your motor coach for the return journey to the pier and your Crystal ship. &nbsp;

Discover Taormina&#39;s beauty with its stunning views and lava-crafted architecture. Explore the Greco-Roman Theatre, then head to Mount Etna. Ascend through forests, witness volcanic remnants at Silvestri Crater, and savor lunch before returning to your ship.&nbsp;

Delightful Taormina & Mt. Etna

An exciting excursion for a limited number of guests! Your adventure begins with a van transfer to the helicopter terminal. On arrival, board your aircraft and soar over the dramatic Mt. Etna. Sicily&rsquo;s most famous and dramatic landmark, the volcano never fails to leave a lasting impression on all who gaze upon it - especially from the air. Mt. Etna has erupted more than 130 times and is the largest and highest volcano in Europe at more than 3,350 meters (10,990 feet). Once at the top, it is possible to admire the many craters, often smoking, besides the famous 'Valle del Bove', which extends along the eastern slope of the volcano. Then fly over the lovely city of Taormina before returning to the heliport. All passengers will be equipped with a headset to talk to each other or with the pilot, and hear a description of the sights viewed. Total flight duration is approximately 45 minutes. After your flight, drive to Taormina where you will enjoy approximately half an hour of time at leisure before returnign to the ship.

Take in magnificent views of Mt. Etna and the beautiful city of Taormina from the unique perspective of a helicopter.&nbsp;

Mt. Etna and Taormina Helicopter Adventure

Your excursion begins with the short journey to lovely Taormina. Situated high above the Ionian Sea, it affords magnificent vistas of mountain slopes draped with colorful bougainvillea and jasmine. Arriving at the allocated parking area, disembark your motor coach and set off on a walk uphill to the town&rsquo;s entrance. As you stroll along the main street, admire exterior views of elegant villas and palaces surrounded by vibrant gardens. Enjoy exploring Taormina&rsquo;s main street on your own. You will then re-board your motor coach for the return journey to the tender pier and your Crystal ship. &nbsp;

This tour is ideal for guests who desire plenty of free time for exploration, shopping or a lunch out! Enjoy exploring Taormina&rsquo;s main street on your own.&nbsp;

Taormina on Your Own

Your half-day excursion begins with the short journey to lovely Taormina. Situated high above the Ionian Sea, it affords magnificent vistas of mountain slopes draped with colorful bougainvillea and jasmine. Arriving at the allocated parking area, disembark your motor coach and set off on a walk uphill to the town&rsquo;s entrance. As you stroll along the main street, admire exterior views of elegant villas and palaces surrounded by vibrant gardens. Your half-mile walk continues with a visit from outside of Palazzo Corvaja. This impressive complex provides an excellent example of the black-and-white lava and pumice work. Continue to the guided visit of the Greco-Roman Theatre, which is renowned for its width and unique acoustical qualities. After this visit, stop for refreshments at a local venue. Then, spend a delightful hour independently exploring Taormina&rsquo;s main street, Corso Umberto. You will then re-board your motor coach for the return journey to the tender pier and your Crystal ship.

Enjoy this half-day overview of Taormina, situated high above the Ionian Sea with magnificient views. After a walking tour, enjoy some free time for independent exploration.&nbsp;

Taormina Highlights

Depart from the pier and traverse a picturesque landscape dotted with villages, orchards and vineyards. As you ascend the winding road toward Silvestri Crater, the countryside gradually grows into forests of chestnut and pine. Solidified lava and small volcanic cones soon appear as vivid reminders of the volcano&rsquo;s fiery origins. On arrival at Silvestri Crater, explore this eerie, unique scenery located at an altitude of 6,200 feet and surrounded by hardened lava flow. Enjoy some free time for admiring the landscape or opt for the 30 minute walk around Silvestri Craters. Enjoy a refreshment stop at La Cantoniera, before re-boarding your motor coach. &nbsp;

Take a scenic drive to the slopes of Europe&rsquo;s largest active volcano, Mt. Etna. Reaching a height of 10,800 feet, Mt. Etna never fails to capture the imagination.&nbsp;

Exploring Mt. Etna

Leaving the pier by air-conditioned motor coach, drive down a coastal road bordered by villas, flowering gardens and picturesque villages. Soon you will arrive in Savoca, a village that is appealing for both its beauty and its connection to Francis Ford Coppola&rsquo;s The Godfather II. Here is where you will visit a private house where Michael Corleone met his first wife, Apollonia. Marvel at photos taken during the filming of the movie. After your visit, enjoy a guided stroll along the village&rsquo;s main street. Admire views of the valley before rejoining your motor coach for the approximately 30-minute journey to Fiumefreddo. Here, you will have the opportunity to visit the private house of Barone Platania, called Il Castello degli Schiavi, which is known for being in The Godfather trilogy as the house where many scenes were shot, one of the most famous being in The Godfather Part I when Apollonia was murdered. All too soon, re-board your motor coach for your return to the tender pier and your Crystal.&nbsp;

This excursion will take you to Savoca, a village appealing for both its beauty and its connection to Francis Ford Coppola&rsquo;s The Godfather II, as it was the location for the scenes set in Corleone, and to Castello degli Schiavi, which is known for being in The Godfather trilogy as the house where many scenes were shot.

In The Steps of The Godfather

Leave from the pier by bus and after approximately 1 hour drive reach Mt. Etna area, where you will transfer to your 4x4 off-road buses, taking you to a less visited but extremely scenic part of Mt. Etna. Drive along the panoramic road that goes up the north side of the volcano, among ancient craters and recent lava flows, up to the Volcanological Observatory at an altitude of 2800 meters. The first stop will allow you to see the ruins of the hotel delle Betulle, the only visible structure among those destroyed by the lava flow of October 2002. At the volcanological observatory, weather conditions permitting, it is possible to admire the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast from Syracuse to Messina, Taormina, the Gulf of Giardini Naxos and the Calabrian coasts.&nbsp;It is also possible to admire the majestic Valle del Bove, which many times has been an important protection barrier for the villages located downstream from the summit craters. Back onboard the vehicles, the next stop will be the Craters of the 2002 Eruption. Arrived at their destination at an altitude of about 1900 meters, take a short trek on the lava flows and explosive products of the 2002 eruption. The ring route will allow you to walk along the edges of the craters and to admire the morphology called &ldquo;bottoniera&rdquo; typical of the lateral eruptions of the volcano. At the summit (about 2050 meters above sea level), enjoy the spectacular view of the eruptive theater, but above all of the panorama from the coast of Sicily and that of Calabria (visibility may vary in relation to atmospheric conditions). A short descent will follow along a sandy slope to the awaiting off-road vehicles for the return drive. Enjoy your lunch at a typical mountain restaurant before to return to the pier.&nbsp;

Drive by 4x4 buses to the North Craters of Mt. Etna. Go up the north side of the volcano, among ancient craters and recent lava flows, up to the Volcanological Observatory at an altitude of 2800 meters. Take a trek along the edges of the craters for fantastic views.

Mt. Etna North Craters Off-Road & Trek

The picturesque little town of Taormina enjoys a beauty comprised of light, color and sea. Taormina has no middle tones, no grays and no muted shades. Lying on a short terrace of the coast and the shoulders of enormous Mt. Etna, Taormina embodies the essence of Sicily. This tour will give you the opportunity to explore the resort town of Taormina, claimed by many to be one of the most beautiful destination in Sicily and to visit Casa Cuseni and its garden, an Italian national monument listed and protected by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for its high artistic and historical value. Your excursion begins with the short journey to lovely Taormina. Situated high above the Ionian Sea, it affords magnificent vistas of mountain slopes draped with colorful bougainvillea and jasmine. Arriving at the allocated parking area, disembark your minibus and set off on a walk uphill to the town&rsquo;s entrance. As you stroll along the main street, admire exterior views of elegant villas and palaces surrounded by vibrant gardens. You&rsquo;ll continue to the guided visit of the Greco-Roman Theatre, which is renowned for its width and unique acoustical qualities. Once the guided visit is done, spend a delightful hour independently exploring Taormina&rsquo;s main street, Corso Umberto. Rejoin your guide to drive to Casa Cuseni, designed and built by Robert Hawthorn Kitson between 1905 and 1907 below the Rocca of Taormina, is one of several fine villas built by Englishmen who chose to add to the beauty of the town whose prospects of Mount Etna and the local coastline had captivated them. Casa Cuseni has several claims to significance in Italy&#39;s architectural heritage. It represents an outstanding example from a short period when British domestic designs were a great influence in Europe. In 1905 and 1907 Sir Frank Brangwyn provided the interior designs for the British International pavilion for the Venetian Exhibition, now the biennale. A Close friend of Robert Kitson, Brangwyn not only visited Casa Cuseni, but designed much of its furniture, and the whole of the dining room for which he painted the figurative frieze 1909-1910. Casa Cuseni is unique in preserving the only complete domestic interior designed by this important artist who contributed some of the greatest decorated civic and business halls of London, the U.S.A. and Canada just before the First World War. Kitson had many traditions of building in Taormina, Casa Cuseni is therefore a significant Sicilian project as well as a foreign one. The plan is essentially Palladian, with a double-cube salon flanked by the single cube sitting and dining room. A tall loggia and deep terrace enable all the main rooms to enjoy the views across Taormina to Mount Etna.

This tour will give you the opportunity to explore the resort town of Taormina, one of the most beautiful destination in Sicily, and to visit Casa Cuseni and its garden, an Italian national monument listed and protected by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for its high artistic and historical value.&nbsp;

Exclusive Taormina & Casa Cuseni with Lunch

Board your comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach at the pier and journey approximately 60 minutes to the charming village of Mascalucia. Arriving in the town&rsquo;s historical center, you will stop to explore the famous botanical gardens at Villa Trinit&aacute;. Set amid the lava stones of Mt. Etna, you will find vegetable gardens, fruit trees and a mandarin plantation. Following your exploration of the grounds, the owners of Villa Trinit&aacute; will host a cooking demonstration featuring Sicilian cuisine. Enjoy learning how to make specialties such as arancine di riso, a flavorful dish of rice and tomato croquettes fried with bread crumbs, and pennette alla eoliana, a pasta dish with capers, olives and tomatoes. After the demonstration, enjoy lunch in the villa&rsquo;s relaxing garden setting. Time permitting, you may relax at the private swimming pool in the quiet of the Barone Bonajuto estate. This delightful outing concludes with a special gift and a scenic drive back to the tender pier and your Crystal ship.

Following your exploration of the Botanical Gardens, the owners of Villa Trinit&aacute; will host a cooking demonstration featuring Sicilian cuisine. Enjoy learning how to make local specialties then enjoy lunch in the villa&rsquo;s relaxing garden setting.

Sicilian Style Cooking & Gardens

Famous for its stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the nearby island of Capri, its vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and its convenient and beautiful location as a starting point for exploring the stunning Amalfi Coast, Sorrento surely has a lot to offer the happy traveler who finds themselves here. The views are legendary; the town`s cliffside position offers spectacular vistas that have captivated visitors for centuries while the food is off the scale delicious. Sorrento`s culinary offerings are a delightful journey through the flavors of the Amalfi Coast, where freshness and simplicity define the cuisine, allowing the region`s high-quality ingredients - and culinary creative talent - to shine. If you can tear yourself away from the restaurants, cafes and gelatarias, then take a stroll through the pretty streets. Sorrento`s history spans centuries of civilization and cultural influence, with origins tracing back to the ancient Greeks, and layers of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance influence wocen into the tapestry of daily life.

Discover the fascinating world of a typical Lemon Garden of Sorrento. Visit a typical citrus grove where you will learn about the varieties of citrus fruits, cultivation techniques and local traditions surrounding citrus production in Sorrento, as well as the process of limoncello production. Sorrent is a place where citrus fruits have been cultivated for centuries using techniques and methods passed down from generation to generation. The fruits are of the highest quality and have an intense and aromatic flavor, thanks to the unique terrain and mild climate of the area. The Sorrento Oval Lemon, the typical Sorrentine lemon, is a true heritage of the city of Sorrento, particularly appreciated for its oval shape and its thick and fragrant peel rich in oil glands that give it that sublime perfume and characteristic aroma that makes it perfect to produce liqueurs, candied fruit and jams. At the end of your visit, you will have the chance to taste the fresh citrus fruits and derived products such as jams, liqueurs and a sweet typical of the area.

Discover the fascinating world of a typical Lemon Garden of Sorrento. Visit a typical citrus grove where you will learn about the varieties of citrus fruits, cultivation techniques and local traditions surrounding citrus production in Sorrento. You will also learn the process of limoncello production. At the end of your visit, you will have tha chnace to taste the fresh citrus fruits and derived products such as jams, liqueurs and a sweet typical of the area.

Lemons & Limoncello

After taking the tender boat to Sorrento, drive for approximately one and a half hours to Herculaneum. Because of the infamous earthquake, many of the affluent inhabitants left before the eruption in the following decade. Therefore, Herculaneum has none of the eerie body casts found at Pompeii. Since it was buried in mud, the opulent homes were well preserved. The mosaic at Casa del Nettuno de Anfitrite, for example, still shows intense color. The deities adorning some of the private baths and fountains are so vivid, scenes from an ancient era spring to life. At the two-story House of the Deer, paintings and furnishings reveal wealth and opulent lifestyles. After exploring Herculaneum with your guide, enjoy a pizza slice with soft drink outside the excavations, before you will rejoin your motor coach for the return along the peninsula to Sorrento and your ship.

When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, Pompeii was buried in ash, while Herculaneum was interred in mud. This exploration will appeal to those with a keen interest in archaeology and ancient art.After exploring Herculaneum with your guide, enjoy a pizza slice with soft drink outside the excavations, before returning to your ship. &nbsp;

Ruins of Herculaneum

Discover the charming port town of Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome and the treasures of the Eternal City. Venture through Civitavecchia, noted for its fine seafood and beautiful monuments. Then, travel to Rome, with more than 2,500 years of history and ancient landmarks that will leave you with memories for a lifetime.

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours. Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private cars accommodate a maximum of two guests seated in the back of the vehicle. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this experience require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

For guests wishing to explore independently, Crystal is pleased to offer this private vehicle service and English-speaking guide.&nbsp;

Private Half-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Civitavecchia

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours. We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance with confirmation provided 72-hours following your request. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person. Private vans accommodate four guests comfortably with a maximum of six guests seated in the back of the vehicle. The guests in the middle seats will not have a window. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Civitavecchia

Giotto, Brunelleschi, Botticelli and Michelangelo made their marks of genius here. This cradle of the Renaissance owes its UNESCO status to the overwhelming influence the city and its museums, churches, architecture and artworks have had on Europe and, ultimately, the world. Vestiges of this enlightened period are everywhere today – at the Uffizi gallery, the Palazzos Pitta and Vecchio and throughout the city streets. 

'Cinque Terre' is Italian for five lands, but this name actually refers to the five picturesque villages along the Ligurian coastline that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your journey at the pier as you reach La Spezia by motor coach and then board your exclusive minibus, the only vehicle allowed in the small villages. First, enjoy your visit to the fishing villages of Rio Maggiore and Manarola, considered jewels of the coast with their vibrant colors and characteristics. After a breathtaking drive along the coast, your final stop will be Monterosso al Mare, the area&rsquo;s oldest and most famous village. Upon arrival, enjoy a typical Ligurian meal, which will include some of the most famous foods and ingredients of the region.&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll replay this memorable experience over and over in your mind as you journey back to port via train and motor coach to your ship in Livorno. &nbsp;

Discover three of the Cinque Terre villages on this exclusive drive along the Ligurian coastline, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Discover three of the Cinque Terre villages on this exclusive drive along the Ligurian coastline, a UNESCO World Heritage site.&nbsp;

Cinque Terre Discovery with Coastal Drive

Depart the pier by motor coach for your 30-minute drive to Pisa. Upon arrival at Leaning Tower square, you will meet your guide and join this walking exploration of the site. Begin with the world famous Leaning Tower: built to display the wealth of Pisa, the bell tower began to lean before its third story was completed because of the foundation settling unevenly. The builders compensated for the angle but the tower continued its tilt. It is said that Galileo, a native of Pisa, later performed his famous experiment on gravity and velocity from the campanile. Today, the tower leans 14 degrees from perpendicular. After the outside visit to the tower proceed to explore the Cathedral that magnificently expresses in its exterior as well as interior the wealth of Pisa in ancient times. View the circular Baptistry, originally built as the only site where people could be baptized as it is still shown in the internal font.&nbsp; End your visit with a refreshing beverage before retracing your steps to Livorno and your ship. &nbsp;

Explore the world-famous beauty of Pisa&#39;s Miracles Square, including viewing its iconic leaning tower.&nbsp;

Highlights of Pisa

Begin the day with a journey through the Tuscan countryside on your way to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.&nbsp; Once in the city, enjoy a guided tour of its major highlights: see Piazza Santa Croce dominated by its beautiful Church, walk to the Duomo, surmounted by Brunelleschi&rsquo;s gigantic dome, the Giotto&rsquo;s Bell Tower and the Baptistry, famous for its Door to Paradise by Ghiberti. Pass through the bustling Piazza della Repubblica and reach the celebrated &ldquo;Piazza della Signoria&rdquo; dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Finish with Piazza Santa Croce and its marvelous Basilica, known as the Italian Westminster Abbey. Pause then for a delicious lunch before leaving Florence behind and proceeding to Pisa.&nbsp; Upon arrival at Leaning Tower square, you will meet your guide and join this walking exploration of the site. Begin with the world-famous Leaning Tower: built to display the wealth of Pisa, the bell tower began to lean before its third story was completed because of the foundation settling unevenly. The builders compensated for the angle but the tower continued its tilt. It is said that Galileo, a native of Pisa, later performed his famous experiment on gravity and velocity from the campanile. Today, the tower leans 14 degrees from perpendicular. After your visit to the tower, proceed to explore the Cathedral that magnificently expresses in its exterior as well as interior the wealth of Pisa in ancient times. View the circular Baptistry, originally built as the only site where people could be baptized as it is still shown in the internal font. Your visit complete, reboard your motor coach for the return to the pier in Livorno and your ship. &nbsp;

Discover the best of the two Tuscan highlights: Florence and Pisa. Once in Florence, enjoy a guided tour of its major highlights, including Piazza Santa Croce, the Duomo, Giotto&rsquo;s Bell Tower, the Baptistry, and Piazza della Signoria, as well as enjoy a tasty lunch. Then, make your way to Pisa to view its world-famous leaning tower.

The Best of Florence & Pisa

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private car and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours. Pricing and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private cars accommodate a maximum of two guests seated in the back of the vehicle. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this experience require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Full-Day Car & English-Speaking Guide - Livorno

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for four hours. We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance with confirmation provided 72-hours following your request. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Prices and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private vans accommodate four guests comfortably with a maximum of six guests seated in the back of the vehicle. The guests in the middle seats will not have a window. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Half-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Livorno

Enjoy a personalized destination experience allowing you to choose how you spend your time ashore. Go sightseeing or shopping. Maybe linger at a famous landmark or dine at a favorite restaurant. Crystal is pleased to offer you the option to explore independently with the service of a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Beginning from your ship, embark on an itinerary of your own design to explore the city&#39;s main attractions, or sights off the beaten path. The local beauty, history, and culture are yours to discover as you travel at your leisure, enjoying the comfort of a private van and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, both at your disposal for eight hours. We recommend this Destination Experience be booked in advance with confirmation provided 72-hours following your request. While private vehicles may be requested on board 48 hours prior to arrival to the port of call, confirmation is based on availability and subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Prices and reservations are based per vehicle, not per person (only one person in the party needs to book it). Private vans accommodate four guests comfortably with a maximum of six guests seated in the back of the vehicle. The guests in the middle seats will not have a window. While this service does not include a tour program, entrance fees, meals, refreshments, gratuities or any other incidental charges, including parking and/or tolls, you can either tell your guide where you would like to go or take the guide&rsquo;s suggestions. The departure date and time, as well as the model and type of private vehicle, will depend on availability. In some destinations, only driver/guides are available.. Foreign-language guides may be available upon request but may incur additional fees. Kindly email <a href='mailto:CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com'>CrystalDestinations@crystalcruises.com</a> for availability. Requests for this excursion require a valid booking ID number for all participants. Unfortunately, visitors and outside guests cannot be accommodated.

Private Full-Day Van & English-Speaking Guide - Livorno

Start your day with a drive to San Gimignano, the Town of Hundred Towers. Situated on a picturesque hill, San Gimignano dominates the Val d&#39;Elsa, inhabited since the times of the Etruscans. This town went through its most prosperous period towards the end of the Middle Ages, when the urban civilization flourished. Upon arrival in San Gimignano, you will have time to explore the ancient squares, buildings, narrow and shady alleys, and soaring slender towers of this stunning town. Next proceed to heart of the Chianti area to stop at a marvellous castle that is one of the most known Chianti wine producer: Verrazzano Castle. Initially the Castle was an Etruscan then a Roman settlement and it has represented a firm and safe post in an area interested for many centuries by political and dynastic conflicts. There is a great tradition of winemaking here: the &ldquo;vineyards situated in Verrazzano&rdquo; are mentioned in a manuscript which dates back to 1150 and is preserved at the abbey of Passignano (wrongly reported as &ldquo;1170&rdquo;). The Castle became the property of the Verrazzano family in the VII century. Giovanni da Verrazzano, the navigator and discoverer of the bay of New York and of the majority of the East coast of nowadays U.S., was born here in 1485. The clay-calcareous soil, the particular morphology, location (East exposure) and elevation (280-450m asl) create a unique terroir which characterizes all wines in a very original way for their scent, structure, longevity. Visit the castle cellars and then relax on a light lunch paired with some of the castle wines.

Embark on a journey to the enchanting San Gimignano, known as the Town of Hundred Towers. Explore its ancient squares, narrow alleys, and soaring towers that tell tales of the Middle Ages. Then, venture into the heart of Chianti to discover the historic Verrazzano Castle, a renowned Chianti wine producer. Dive into the castle&#39;s rich history, visit its cellars, and savor a delightful lunch paired with exquisite wines, all set against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes.&nbsp;

A Day in the Chianti Region

Depart from the port of Livorno enjoy a 1 hour scenic drive through the countryside featuring the typical cypress trees, olive groves and vineyards of the Maremma Region, embraced by gently rolling hills overlooking the sea pines and the sand dunes of the Tirreno Sea. &nbsp; You will reach an exclusive winery in the area, Guado al Melo. The Podere Guado al Melo estate is a property of 17 hectares situated on the Tuscan coast in the Municipality of Castagneto Carducci in the heart of DOC Bolgheri territory. The vineyard extends for about 9 hectares at the foot of the hills, surrounded by the Mediterranean scrublands and the &ldquo;Fossa di Bolgheri&rdquo; stream.&nbsp; The area was also a place of ancient dwelling; the remains of an old Etruscan blast furnace have been found there on the summit of an Aeolian hill. Next, experience the pleasure of visiting the estate and the cellars.&nbsp; Following your wine tasting, you will drive the short distance to the village of Bolgheri where you will have time to browse, shop, or sit in one of the caf&eacute;s for coffee or perhaps another glass of the famous wine. The approach to Bolgheri is a famous cypress-lined road celebrated by Italian poet Giosue Carducci in his poem Davanti San Guido. The village originated in the 12th century, although it was largely rebuilt in the late 15th century. Entering the village through the Castle Arch, you will walk into its heart represented by the small piazza around which much of the community&rsquo;s life is centred. After exploring the village you will head back to Livorno.&nbsp;

Embark on a scenic drive from Livorno port through the picturesque Maremma Region, adorned with cypress trees, olive groves, and vineyards. Visit the exclusive Guado al Melo winery for a tour and wine tasting amid the charming Tuscan coast. Then, venture to the historic village of Bolgheri, famed for its cypress-lined road and medieval charm. Explore the village, shop, or relax in a caf&eacute; before returning to Livorno. A delightful journey through Tuscany&#39;s beauty and wine culture awaits!&nbsp;

Bolgheri Village and the Supertuscans Wines

Enjoy the experience of traditional Tuscan recipes cooking in a genuine farmhouse. Drive through the Tuscan countryside to reach the venue. Upon arrival at the farmhouse, meet the chef and follow him into the kitchen. You will have the unique opportunity to help him prepare typical tuscan dishes made of genuine ingredients grown at the farm. Pasta sauces and tradiitonal dessert will be the challenge of your experience. Once ready you will sit down and enjoy the results of your efforts, paired with local wines.&nbsp;

Learn traditional recipes in a genuine Tuscan farm house setting.

Farmhouse Cooking Experience

Barcelona is a vibrant city on the northeastern coast of Spain known for its stunning architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Barcelona’s seaside beauty, sprawling beaches, eclectic architecture, world-class tapas and Tempranillo are all reasons to fall in love with the city of Gaudí. Indeed, the treasures here are many and diverse, captivating travelers and experts alike. In fact, nine important sites in the city, seven designed by the famed architect himself, have earned the acclaim of UNESCO.

Crystal Cruises Hotel - Barcelona

Welcome to Hotel Grande Bretagne, offering breathtaking views of the fabled Acropolis, regal Syntagma Square and the Parliament, lush Lycabettus Hill or the original Olympic Stadium. Located right in the heart of the city since 1874, this multi-awarded landmark luxury hotel is within walking distance of exclusive shopping areas, museums and the business district. With meticulous attention to detail, the 320 rooms and suites marry charming old-world elegance with state-of-the-art facilities, whereas the 58 suites enjoy additional benefits including personalized Butler Service. Visit the picturesque GB Roof Garden Restaurant for the finest Mediterranean cuisine or the Winter Garden for an afternoon tea.

Hotel Grande Bretagne

NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón

Welcome to the Athens Capital Center Hotel. Enter an oasis of modern, understated elegance in the heart of one of the world's oldest cities. From its rooftop terrace and pool, sip a house cocktail as you soak in one of Athens's most enchanting views of the Acropolis. Nestled in Athens's upmarket Kolonaki district and next to the historical and picturesque Plaka neighbourhood, the hotel is an unrivalled spot for discovering the cradle of Western civilization. From your haven, step out onto Syntagma Square, a site of historical interest with its neoclassical Old Royal Palace housing the Hellenic Parliament, its ceremonial Presidential Guard and its famed Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Around the hotel, enjoy high-end boutiques, trendy bars and art galleries, and relax in the National Garden's lush greenery just a stone's throw away.

Athens Capital Center Hotel

Welcome to Sofitel Barcelona Skipper, a welcoming verdant oasis that exudes elegance at the gateway to the city’s Gothic Quarter. Once you’re through the doors, the bustle of this vibrant city disappears and La Vida Chic takes over. Each room and suite is an ode to French elegance and local luxury. Views feature green gardens, cityscapes or the swimming pool leading down to the beach and the scintillating horizon beyond. Allow our team of Crystal experts to enhance your experience during your visit to this vibrant city.

Sofitel Barcelona Skipper

9 Exceptional Restaurants

9 Exceptional Restaurants Title

Ship Dining

Aurora SPA

Talents (dynamic based on voyage)

Featured Offers

Feature Offers

SUITE DREAMS UPGRADE OFFER

CRYSTAL EXPLORER FARE

CRYSTAL REFERRAL PROGRAM

SPECIAL CRYSTAL SOCIETY SAVINGS

SPECIAL SOLO FARES

Regular

WITH AN INDUSTRY-LEADING SPACE TO GUEST RATIO ACROSS AN ARRAY OF SOCIAL AREAS, CRYSTAL SERENITY OFFERS THE UTMOST COMFORT, QUALITY, PERSONALIZATION AND CHOICE.

Crystal Serenity

FIND A CRUISE

DESTINATIONS

GRAND JOURNEYS

WORLD CRUISES

CRYSTAL SERENITY

CRYSTAL SYMPHONY

LIFE ON BOARD

OUR SHIPS

STORIES

WHY CRYSTAL

OFFERS

Guests will receive twenty percent (20%) off the cruise-only fare. Full payment of the reduced fare will be due at time of booking. Booking is not refundable. Additional terms and conditions apply.

A&K Travel Group Ltd, along with its subsidiary companies listed below (collectively “A&K Travel,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) recognize the importance of protecting your privacy. This global privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes how we collect, process, and share Guest Personal Data (defined below). This Privacy Policy also describes your rights and choices with respect to Guest Personal Data and other important information. You reached this Privacy Policy by clicking on the privacy policy link when you visited the Crystal Cruises website, however, this Privacy Policy applies to the activities across all of the A&K Travel companies. Please carefully review this Privacy Policy.

A&K Travel Group Ltd is a company incorporated under the laws of the Bahamas. A&K Travel’s subsidiary companies include but are not limited to the following: AK Group Ltd, A&K Corp. Ltd, Abercrombie & Kent Global Travel, AK Monaco Sarl, Abercrombie & Kent Limited, Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, Crystal Cruises Holding Ltd, Crystal Cruises SAM, Crystal Cruises USA, LLC, Crystal Cruises Pty Ltd and Cox & Kings.

A&K Travel acts as both a controller and processor with respect to the collection, use, and other processing of personal identifying information which can be used to identify, directly or indirectly, or locate guests ("

) in connection with the guest relationship, as described in more detail in this Privacy Policy.

We have appointed a data protection compliance manager who is responsible for overseeing questions in relation to this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this privacy notice, including any requests to exercise your legal rights, please contact the data protection compliance manager using the details set out below.

Please see below the relevant contact details of the Data Controller for your country or region. If you are uncertain of have a general question regarding data protection, please use the contact details for the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Legal entity: Abercrombie & Kent Ltd.
Company No: 01082430
Name: Data Compliance Officer
Email address: 


Postal address: St George's House, Ambrose Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3LG.

Legal Entity: GRCiLaw ltd
Company No: 11311669
Name: Data Protection Officer as a Service
Email Address: 

Postal address: Unit 3 Clive Court, Bartholomews Walk, Cambridge Business Park, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4EA.
Supervisory body: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Website URL: 

The contact details for our registered data protection representative in the European Union.

Legal entity: Abercrombie & Kent Italy and Croatia
Name: EU Data Protection Representative
Email address: 


Postal address: Via Fattori 10, Florence, 50132, Italy.
Supervisory body: Garante Per La Protezione Dei Personali
Website URL: 

United States of America, Canada and South/Central America

The contact details for our registered data protection representative for the USA and the Americas

Legal entity: Abercrombie & Kent USA LLC
Name: Data Protection Manager
Email address: 


Postal address: 1411 Opus Place Executive Towers West II, Suite 300, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

The contact details for our registered data protection representative Australia and Asia.

Legal entity: Abercrombie & Kent Australia Pty. Ltd.
Name: Data Protection Manager
Email address: 


Postal address: Level 3, 290 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205.

This Policy is written in the English language. We do not guarantee the accuracy of any translated versions of this Policy. To the extent any translated versions of this Policy conflict with the English language version, the English language version of this Policy shall control.


A&K Travel will collect personal data from you when you interact with any of the A&K Travel websites, contact any of its subsidiary companies’ reservations departments, use our services, or purchase our products.


We collect Guest Personal Data about or generated by any device you have used to access the websites of subsidiary companies, or when you use Wi-Fi while traveling with A&K Travel. Such collected data could include contact details (such as email address) and previous purchase history or interests. When you use our websites, we also collect certain information about you automatically through our use of cookies and similar technologies. Please see below for our cookie policy.


We receive Guest Personal Data about you from our third-party affiliates or partners and from marketing companies that provide us with such information as a part of their relationship with us. We receive Guest Personal Data from third party travel agents who transfer Guest Personal Data to us when you purchase products or services from them in connection with services that we provide, and other service providers performing services on our behalf. We may receive Guest Personal Data from ad networks, behavioral advertising vendors, market research, and social media companies or similar companies that provide us with additional Guest Personal Data. We may also receive Guest Personal Data from Facebook and other social media companies who may transfer Guest Personal Data to us when you register for one of our services or interact with that social media company on or in connection with our services or the purchase of our products.

We may combine this with data that we already have collected about you.


A&K Travel feels strongly about protecting the privacy of children. A&K Travel’s websites are not targeted for use by minors under the age of 18 (“minors”). A&K Travel does not knowingly collect personal information from minors in connection with the features of our websites without the consent of a parent or guardian. A&K Travel requests that all minors who may visit its websites not disclose or provide any personal data. Minors may not access those sections of the websites that require registration. Upon notification that a minor has provided us with personally identifiable information, we will delete the minor’s personally identifiable information from our records. If you believe we might have any information from a child, please email us at 

III. CATEGORIES OF GUEST PERSONAL DATA AND PURPOSE FOR PROCESSING

A&K Travel collects and processes the following categories of Guest Personal Data, for the purposes specified below when you make an inquiry or purchase a service or product:

Personal name and initials (e.g. First Name, Last Name)

Communicate, interact and identify you and customize the content, products and services that are offered to you;

Verify your authority to enter and use our Services; and

Personal characteristics (e.g., age, date of birth, gender, marital status, nationality) and personal preferences (product preferences, online preferences, interests)

Conduct our business and improve our websites and services, develop new products and services, provide information and support, to better understand your needs and interests, personalize communications and advertising, and generally promote a quality experience for you.

Process, fulfil and follow up on transactions and requests for products, services, support, and information

Financial information (e.g., credit card number, financial institution information and number)

Process transactions you enter into with us (e.g., purchase of goods and services, refunds, discounts and offers)

Contact information (e.g., address, phone number, email address)

Perform certain automated decision-making, including profiling, which is used for direct marketing

Contact you with information about A&K Travel products and services and affiliated third-parties;

Send you other marketing materials, for example, via email, and to notify you about products and services that we believe would be of interest to you

Government Issued ID (e.g., Social Security Number, Government ID Number, Passport Number)

Authentication information (e.g., login id, password)

Verify your authority to enter and use our website and other services

Deter, detect, and prevent fraud and other prohibited or illegal activities

Health related information (e.g., information about physical or psychological state of health, prescriptions, vaccinations, temperature, data on health screening questionnaires, COVID-19 testing)

Book or embark on some of our offerings, visit certain properties or visit certain locations where our cruise ships berth

Health information when / if medical care is required while onboard

Enable us to provide you with bespoke services or in connection with our response to health-related incidents

Information obtained from third parties, including:

Casino third parties related to marketing and background checks

Travel Agents and / or Travel Consortiums for booking purposes

Online behaviour information (online activity, preferences, time spent viewing features on our Site)

Measure, analyze and improve our products and services, the effectiveness of our websites, and our advertising and marketing

Provide targeting advertising, including the use of re-targeting technology

The type of Guest Personal Data collected by A&K Travel may vary from country to country, and in some countries A&K Travel might not collect all of the categories of Guest Personal Data listed above.

A&K Travel is committed to only collecting and processing the minimum amount of data from you that is necessary to the purposes of our data processing activities, and to retain such data only if required to fulfil such purposes. Where applicable, if A&K Travel intends to further process the personal data for a purpose other than that for which the personal data was initially collected, A&K Travel shall, prior to such processing, provide you with any relevant information on such additional purpose, and, to the extent required by applicable law, obtain your consent for this.

While traveling with A&K Travel subsidiary companies:

A&K Travel processes Guest Personal Data when you interact with us offline. Additionally, when you use electronic or RFID technologies, or use on-premise digital services, we may collect browsing information including but not limited to, search history, server logs, application logs, browsing data, first party cookies, third party cookies, pixel tags and clear gifs. In addition, we may process this data in combination with other data that we collect and/or create as necessary in connection with certain legitimate business interests in (i) verifying your identity for authentication and security purposes; and (ii) to prevent fraud.


We may operate CCTV or security cameras on properties operated or owned by A&K Travel subsidiary companies. In connection with these systems, we may collect and/or create Guest Personal Data as necessary in connection with certain legitimate business interests, such as (i) ensuring the safety and security of guests and employees; (ii) recording and investigating health and safety incidents; (iii) keeping track of guests and employees for safety and commercial purposes; and (iv) creating aggregate data.

When you use our digital services, we may collect and process device and network data. We use this data as necessary to fulfil guests’ requests. We may also collect and process data that we collect, create, and/or receive (including through the use of cookies and similar technologies). We typically use this data as necessary in connection with certain legitimate business interests, such as ensuring the security of our websites and other technology systems.

We and certain third parties process Guest Personal Data we hold for certain purposes including but not limited to distribute marketing communications and to create marketing profiles, in connection with online advertising, including targeted advertising, data sales, personalization and guest profiles.

In order to understand our guests’ preferences, and better recommend bespoke products and services we may create a “Guest Profile” by linking together and analyzing Guest Personal Data collected in the following circumstances: (i) when you purchase our products and services; (ii) when you travel with companies owned or operated by A&K Travel and its subsidiary companies; (iii) when you use our digital services; (iv) through cookies and other tracking technologies; (v) when you contact us or submit information to us; and (vi) through feedback and surveys.


During our interactions we may collect special categories of personal data about you as detailed below.This may be because you want us to have the information or inadvertently as result of a group you travel with (please see example below).It may also be because we need to know certain personal data about you which is special category data in order that we can provide you with the best possible service and advise you whether a trip is suitable for you.Health is one of the best examples of this.

Piraeus (Athens)

Barcelona

THE MEDITERRANEAN