Жемчужины Адриатики

Explore North America's oldest European-settled city, St. John's, featuring historic Signal Hill, where Marconi received the first wireless transatlantic signal in 1901. Visit the picturesque village of Quidi Vidi and the St. John’s National Historic Ecclesiastical District, showcasing the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Newfoundland.

Explore at leisure and discover Qassiarsuk where 2-3 local guides will be stationed around to tell the stories of the Vikings. There are old ruins from the farmers’ time when they used to live there with Eric the Red, and the settlement was called Brattahlíð.  

Qassiarsuk was later founded again in 1924 as a sheep farming settlement by Otto Frederiksen and is today one of the places in South Greenland with the best-preserved ruins and new reconstruction of Thorhildur’s first Christian church build on the North American continent. 

Come along and learn more about the Norsemen and the history of South Greenland.

Situated along the scenic Great Northern Peninsula, St. Anthony stands as a main hub between northern Newfoundland and southern Labrador. Its history traces back to the 16th century, when French and Basque fishermen frequented its sheltered harbor for seasonal fishing ventures. Today, the town remains a quaint haven where seals, dolphins, and migrating whales are common sights on the horizon and icebergs, drifting southward from Greenland, adds to the natural spectacle. Although our expedition itinerary is subject to the unpredictable whims of weather and nature, we eagerly anticipate going ashore and exploring at leisure, embracing the maritime allure of St. Anthony.

 Soar over Madeira and experience breathtaking views on a picturesque 15-minute cable car ride from Funchal to the historic village of Monte. From there, the tour proceeds to the panoramic Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint at 355 m before concluding with a wine tasting at Blandy's Wine Lodge, the founder of Madeira wine and the island's oldest wine cellars.

Venture back in time to the Montemor-o-velho Castle and soak up the history of this  sub-region of Baixo Mondego. Then depart for the salt ponds of Figueira da Foz to get to know the traditional practice of salt production.

Discover the most popular faces of Salvador da Bahia during this excursion. Get a glimpse of the city’s intriguing cultural mix of African and European heritage. During the tour, you will get to see the historic and some modern sections of the city.

A short sightseeing drive and a walk to Salvador’s historical Pelourinho neighbourhood, the greatest colonial architecture in Brazil.

From the port, you will transfer by coach to the Barra district, passing by the Montanha Hill, Campo Grande square, Vitoria neighbourhood to finally stop by the lighthouse and have some time for pictures. Tour continues to the Municipal Sq. in the historic centre, where Brazil’s best-preserved colonial architecture is located. Leaving the coach, you will begin a walking with some stops to enjoy some of the Bahia cultural expressions! Time for photos in front of Lacerda Elevator, Rio Branco palace, Bay view. Then, towards the city Cathedral (outside view) representing the Jesuit Order of Salvador; Then, walk across the square to visit São Francisco Church with its gold-leafed interior and Jacaranda wood furniture. There will then be short time for independent exploration and the tropical taste of coconut water. Back with your guide, a short walk to Laranjeiras street, where we have some photo and small art galleries with works of local artists. Time to sit for a cold beer, and also taste the most popular bahia fritter – acarajé. Here, we have some time to visit the galleries, or just sit and enjoy the colourful facades.

Now, we continue, passing by one of the city’s post-cards, Pelourinho Largo. Formerly the site of the slave market, “pillory” still marks the spot where enslaved Africans were once publicly punished. Re-joining your bus, you will head back to the port.