Results: Tellwut Top Picks: National Geographic Day Tours offer cruise passengers historic, cultural excursions. Which would you want to do?
Published on 09/27/2022
Calling all history buffs and art lovers: National Geographic Expeditions and global travel group TUI will begin offering National Geographic Day Tours in 2023 focused on subjects like history, culture and conservation. The 48 day-long and half-day itineraries, which follow Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria, will take place in seven countries, according to a news release. The tours will initially be available to cruise passengers through their cruise lines, with later plans for booking through hotels, airlines, and more. -USA Today
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Tellwut Top Picks: National Geographic Day Tours offer cruise passengers historic, cultural excursions. Which would you want to do?
Tarquinia and Vulci, Italy: "The Heritage of the Etruscans" - With a focus on knowledge and history, this tour offers an in-depth exploration into the Etruscan civilization with a visit to the Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Archeological Park of Vulci. Travellers learn about the important research and new data brought to life by National Geographic Explorers who have studied these famed archeological sites, and they also discuss the Etruscan influence on modern Italian society.
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Barcelona, Spain: "The Secrets of Restoration"- This tour highlights the importance of art conservation, as travellers meet an expert restorer at the National Museum of Art of Catalonia (MNAC) who will lead them on a private tour of the restoration rooms of the museum — an experience exclusive to National Geographic. This is followed by a visit to the Romanesque collection, the biggest and oldest collection in Europe.
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Dubrovnik, Croatia: "The Benefits and Flavors of Oyster Farming" - This theme of this tour is sustainability, as travellers discover the benefits of oyster farming and learn how it helps regenerate the marine ecosystem. During this experience, travellers will get a hands-on experience roaming the waters of the bay while listening to the stories of local oyster and shellfish farmers. They will also get a "taste" of the farm fresh cuisine, as they try oysters straight from the sea.
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