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Mediterranean Delights: Greece, Italy & France - 2023

Your 15-night journey includes: 10-night small ship cruise to Piraeus, Patras, Messina, Castellammare di Stabia/Pompeii, Rome, Livorno, Monte Carlo, Marseille; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Athens; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Barcelona
  • Plaza de Espana, Barcelona, Spain, Europe
    Experience Barcelona's sophisticated cultural scene and admire the UNESCO-designated architecture of visionary Antoni Gaudí
  • The ancient Acropolis sits high on a rock above the ancient city of Athens.
    Climb to the apex of the Acropolis, perched on a hill overlooking Athens
  • Fall in love with the Eternal City’s grandeur, and tour the Vatican Museums while here
  • Ocean Odyssey Sailing
    Soak in the unparalleled beauty of the Mediterranean aboard the 5-star Ocean Odyssey
  • Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
    Round out this remarkable journey with an extension to Madrid, Spain
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Category OS: Amelia Earhart Owner's Suite

Category ES: Ferdinand Magellan Explorer Suite

Category TFS: Deluxe Veranda Forward Stateroom

Category JS: Junior Suite

Category DS: Deluxe Suite

Category BS: Royal Veranda Stateroom

Category PS: Palatial Veranda Stateroom

Category GS: Grand Veranda Stateroom

Category SBS: Studio Veranda Stateroom

Category TS: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Category TMS: Deluxe Veranda Middle Stateroom

Category SS: Studio Stateroom

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Ocean Odyssey

Cruise on the Ocean Odyssey, an agile and state-of-the-art expedition vessel that can navigate to places larger ships can’t

Athens

Climb to the apex of the Acropolis, perched on a hill overlooking Athens

Barcelona

Experience Barcelona’s sophisticated cultural scene and admire the UNESCO-designated architecture of visionary Antoni Gaudí

Rome

Fall in love with Rome on a walking tour of its most famous sights, including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum

Livorno

Enjoy a half-day tour of Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, during your time in Livorno.

Meliá Madrid Princesa

Located in the cultural and business heart of Madrid, the Meliá Madrid Princesa is a boutique hotel that’s been recently renovated to combine tradition with a surprising cutting edge "Level" Rooms, meaning high floors, with better views. Only 10 minutes from the Plaza de Espana, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía and Puerto del Sol, the hotel’s guest rooms feature Wi-Fi, satellite TV channels, and air-conditioning, and the on-site Uno Restaurant serves delicious meals for its visitors.

Optional Extension to Madrid

Discover Spain’s lively cosmopolitan capital on a 5-day tour that lets you experience its historical highlights, traditional cuisine, and more.
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Solo Travel with Vantage

You can count on the best value in the industry when you travel solo with Vantage, beginning with one free Single Supplement on each departure of most Small Ship Cruises and Escorted Land Tours. We also offer among the lowest Single Supplements available. And you’ll enjoy single-occupancy staterooms on our fleet of deluxe river ships.

Vantage's Referral Program

Do you have friends who love to travel as much as you do? Why not be rewarded for sharing your love of travel? That's the philosophy behind Vantage's newly enhanced Referral Program, where you can earn up to $8,200 in your choice of cash and free travel rewards for every eight friends you refer!

Vantage Deluxe Travel Air Upgrades

Upgrade your flight category to First Class, Business Class, or Premium Economy, and you’ll start your trip off right. That’s because you’ll arrive refreshed, unfrazzled, and ready to go. Even better, you’ll be able to take advantage of our contract prices, meaning big savings and no service fees.

Travel Protection Plan

When you’re ready to travel to the places you love, there’s a way to plan with more peace of mind. From medical emergencies to travel delays and beyond, the Travel Protection Plan gives you the added security to discover the world without worrying about the unexpected.

SmartPay Discount Plan

Optional pre-trip extensions. Exclusive optional tours. Upgraded business class seats. These things can be yours — virtually for free — when you use SmartPay to pay for your trip in advance. That’s because you can save an average of up to $600 per person — a full 10% — when you reserve your trip and pay in full 12 months or more prior to your journey!

Group Program - Travel for FREE

Earn a FREE trip with every 10 paying travelers you bring with you!

BEST VALUE IN DELUXE TRAVEL — GUARANTEED!

We invite you to compare & save. We buy direct, sell direct, and pass the savings on to you.

 Vantage Leading Competitor Vantage Advantage
Journey Mediterranean Delights: Greece, Italy & France France, Italy and Greece Greatest value and most comprehensive features compared to our competitors!
 Departure Comparison Oct May
Per Diem $562 $598
Included Tours and Special Features 12 Included features and Cultural Discoveries 


Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before your adventure
Excursions available


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 More included tours and cultural experiences offered!
 Vessel Size  Our ocean discovery vessel, the m/s Ocean Explorer has 15 solo cabins (11 for expedition cruises) and 15 triple-occupancy cabins each, with a maximum capacity of under 150 passengers on each sailing. 2170 Pax  Our ships are smaller, more intimate, and have an industry-leading number of solo-ready cabins, as well as a fantastic crew-to-passenger ratio.
Accommodations in hotels  On each journey that we offer with Vantage, your hotel accommodations will be included in the total price of your cruise.  Not specified on webpage   We choose all of our partner hotels with comfort and luxury in mind, and will let you know ahead of time which hotel you’ll be staying in at each port.
Air Inclusive Price*  $8,999  $5,976
 # of Days 16  10
Meals 42 meals: 15 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 14 dinners, with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner on board.
 Not specified on webpage The MOST included meals
Single Travelers
Free Singles on every departure - Save up to $12,999! *
 Not specified on webpage The leader in solo travel - best value in the industry.
Extend Your Trip
Istanbul Pre  4 days from $1,799 ($150 per day)
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Extend your journey and get more value for your dollar.
Madrid 4 days from $650 ($163 per day)
 Air Promotion FREE AIR on all 2023 departures** Get a quote  Best airfare and exclusive air upgrades.
Up to Free Business Class or Premium Economy Airfare Upgrade on select cabins * 
10 Ways to Save *Referral Rewards [$200 per referred traveler after 2 referrals]

*Buy direct & save [savings for the traveler]

*SmartPay [pay in full 12 months in advance to save 10%]

*Preferred Traveler Rewards [earn 5% of purchase price toward future trips]
 Not specified on webpage Vantage offers the best value in Deluxe travel and the most ways to save.

Comparison date as of 3/16/23
*Subject to availability
*Not including $120 transfer fee
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