Peregrine Adventures

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• Savour some romance along the canals of Venice
• Explore pastel coloured villages along the Cinque Terre
• See the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Watch a spectacular sunset over Florence
• Indulge in Umbrian delicacies

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• Hike to one charming village after another along the picturesque cinque terre, or take the train for a more leisurely experience without missing the stunning scenery.
• Relax in a local family’s garden surrounded by olive trees and vineyards and enjoy the local organic wine varieties produced by this family for centuries.
• Travel the romantic, winding waterways of venice in a traghetto and lose yourself in the town's myriad alleyways – best done with a lot of time and no map.
• Visit the stunning kornati national park, the biggest and most incredible collection of islands in the entire adriatic sea, once described by playwright george bernard shaw as god’s special creation of tears, stars and breath.
• Experience the sea organ in zadar, an incredible marriage of acoustical engineering and historical art with a shot of local liqueur as the literal cherry on top.

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• Dine on regional flavours with a sommelier-guided tasting in the cellar of buda castle, a sampling of smoked oscypek cheese near the polish border, vodka tasting in krakow and more.
• Delve deeper into history in cesky krumlov during a storytelling session at a secret location, where you can sip wine as you listen to tales of medieval intrigue.
• Discover vistas of waterfalls and wildflowers during a guided hike in the high tatras mountains, then return to your luxurious alpine hotel to relax.
• The cobblestone streets and winding alleys of central europe are perfect for exploring in a small group. let a local guide you through cities like prague, vienna, krakow and more.
• Spend a day exploring ksiaz castle on a guided tour, including parts of the tunnel system that was intended to connect it to a top-secret nazi military compound.

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• Few people ever get the opportunity to set foot on the great white continent or venture as deep into the antarctic circle as of this polar expedition.
• Follow in the path of explorers past as you cross the mighty drake passage. weather permitting, squeeze through the lemaire channel between rugged mountains.
• Get up close to an incredible range of wildlife that inhabits this region such as minke, humpback and orca whales, gentoo, adelie and chinstrap penguins, and albatross flying overhead.
• Learn more about antarctic history, geology and glaciology on a series of lectures and workshops presented by an onboard team of experts in their field, further enhancing your exploration.
• So many possible zodiac landing sites and optional activities allow you to see the spectacular antarctic peninsula from multiple perspectives and with the best chance to spot wildlife.

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• Discover tbilisi’s orthodox cathedrals, ancient fortress, colourful balconies and hidden courtyards on a walking tour, then cap off the day with a visit to the country’s premier sparkling wine house.
• Admire vistas of lush valleys and the caucasus mountains on a visit to the hilltop town of sighnaghi, where you can take in beautiful views while hoping between natural wineries.
• Discover the secret to making georgian-style bread and the sweet local delicacy churchkhela when you stop in for lunch with a local family in sighnaghi.
• Learn the role the georgian royal family historically played in cultivating georgia’s renowned winemaking legacy with tasting visits to two royal estates that double as respected wineries.
• Enjoy diverse daily tastings that introduce you the ancient techniques of winemaking, learning about the history and processes while sampling delicious drops.

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• Azerbaijan's cosmopolitan capital of Baku is often referred to as the 'new Dubai'. Enjoy a guided walking tour around the city's World Heritage-listed Old Town
• Mud volcanoes, ancient mosques, lush forests and tall peaks – the Caucasus Mountains will take your breath away
• Experience Georgian hospitality as you're invited into a local home to share a traditional meal, before sampling Georgian wine from clay jars during a winemaking demonstration
• See the historical sights of Mtskheta, Georgia's 3,000-year old ancient capital and religious centre
• Explore the city of Yerevan in Armenia with a local guide and gaze at the majestic Mt Ararat

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• Contrast the sophisticated argentinian capital of buenos aires with the patagonian outpost of ushuaia - two totally different locations
• South georgia island is incredibly rich in rare wildlife and history. see over 30 species of birds, including four penguin species, and visit the grave of the great explorer, sir ernest shackleton
• Encounter whales, seals and penguins on regular zodiac excursions along the plunging coastline of the antarctic peninsula
• On-board lectures by polar experts provide great insight into the unique history, geology and wildlife of the region
• Few people ever get the opportunity to set foot on the great white continent, but you'll be one of them

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• As you fly from quito to the galapagos islands, located in the equatorial water of the pacific ocean, you will suddenly find yourself in a very different world
• As you board your vessel, m/y grand queen beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest
• Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight
• You'll encounter giant galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles
• Because of the extreme isolation of the islands, nearly a quarter of all species are endemic and much of the wildlife has no instinctive fear of man, allowing you to observe nature in its full glory