Seabourn has introduced four new Seabourn Journeys in 2020 to destinations in Europe. Available as pre- and post- cruise trip extensions on select voyages, Seabourn Journeys provide in-depth, land-based cruise extensions that go beyond single-day excursions available from the ship.
The collection of 14 fully-escorted Journeys now includes four new Journeys for 2020.
UNESCO Imperial Heritage of Europe (10-day pre-cruise or post-cruise) – Experiences include the Buda side of Budapest one day, and the Pest side the next; historic highlights of Vienna including the Parliament, Opera House and City Hall, plus an optional tour of Schönbrunn Palace; Old Town Prague and the Prague Castle complex with magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral; and the old Altstadt of Dresden including Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera, the baroque beauty of Neustadt, the New Synagogue, and more. Berlin highlights include Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag Dome, a Baltic ferry crossing from Rostock to Gedser, and two free days to explore Copenhagen.
UNESCO Lakeside Gems of the Swiss Alps (6-day pre-cruise or post-cruise) – Experiences include Lake Lucerne surrounded by snow-capped Alps, a walking tour of Old Town Lucerne; a ride on the world’s only rotating gondola to lunch at the tip of Mt. Titlis, the highest point in the country; riding rails to the picturesque shores of Lake Lugano; and a private car through the Italian Dolomites and the Veneto countryside to or from Venice.
UNESCO Treasures of Tuscany (6-day pre-cruise or post-cruise) –Sample pecorino cheeses in Castello di Corsignano, and taste wine in the picturesque hill town of Montalcino; peruse treasures of Florentine art on an expertly guided stroll through the centre of Florence, followed by a cooking class withfresh regional products; travel Lucca for a walking tour to the San Martino Cathedral, the Roman amphitheatre, and visit a family pasta factory with a Tuscan farmhouse lunch, and view the famous Leaning Tour of Pisa. The journey will finish at the majestic Piazza Duomo and Cathedral in Orivieto, with opportunity to step spiralling stairs to 203-foot deep St. Patrick’s Well.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (6-day pre-cruise) – Start at the elegant Belmond Cadogan Hotel, a celebrity magnet in the lively heart of Chelsea, London with three days to explore the city. On day four, settle into your reserved seat on the British Pullman train at Victoria Station for the journey to the English Channel. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will be waiting on the other side, with dinner prepared by French chefs and lively onboard entertainment before bedtime in a vintage cabin. Enjoy breathtaking scenery through the Italian Dolomites before late afternoon arrival at Santa Lucia Station in Venice and transfer to Belmond Cipriani Hotel for the start of your Seabourn cruise.
All Seabourn Journeys are available with transfers to and from Seabourn vessels and various destinations included. Departures on most Seabourn Journeys are guaranteed with a minimum of two guests. In addition to the Journeys program, Seabourn also offers guests dozens of mid-cruise overland tours that can become a part of the overall cruise experience.
