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Every Intrepid adventure starts with curiosity. A desire to understand, to learn something new, to challenge beliefs and push boundaries. To switch on our out-of-office alerts, to say farewell to daily routines, to have fun. For some, being Intrepid means trying a dish they can’t pronounce, or learning the salsa in a Cuban bar. It’s climbing a mountain, or an encounter with a silverback gorilla. For others, it’s packing for a solo adventure, getting out of that bubble of familiarity, and making new friends in all corners of the globe. Whether you’ve been travelling for years or you’ve never left home, we want to lead you to those moments of discovery, to satisfy that curiosity, to be Intrepid. Because now, more than ever, the world needs more Intrepid people. more destinations, more ways to travel
We run thousands of trips in a range of styles 01 and visit every continent on earth. And we do it all with our signature attention to detail and passion for real life experiences. Our destination experts are constantly scouring the globe for sights and experiences to share – Why so you can discover your new favourite place, or choose explore a guidebook staple Intrepid from a new perspective. 04 Luxor, Egypt The ultimate Legendary 03 itineraries local leaders
We know this is your trip of a lifetime, and we’re Get ready to go beyond the main streets and committed to making it unforgettable. Our into the heart of a destination. Travelling with itineraries strike the perfect balance between the our expert local leaders means you can focus on structured and the spontaneous, with a focus being in the moment instead of worrying about on experiences only made possible when you’re missing the last train out of town or where you travelling with a local leader. We know you want can safely stroll. It’s adventure travel with all the freedom and flexibility as well as the highlights – boring details taken care of, guided by a local that’s why we craft tours that give you both. who wants to bring you into their world.
Balcon de Europa, Spain Santorini, Greece
Travel 02 for good 05 Smaller groups We know our travellers care about the world as much as we do. From a meal Our groups are perfectly sized to let you made with produce grown on a family-run feel like you’re exploring a destination farm to learning how to basket-weave in a independently, but big enough to create small village that’s home to a community- a good social vibe. Whether it’s swapping based tourism project, when you travel stories at a local homestay, sharing a table with us you know that your journey is giving at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, or enjoying back. Don’t just take our word for it – as a drink on the upper deck of your ship, our the world’s biggest travel B Corp, we follow small group size opens up big opportunities strict ethical standards on sustainability, the larger groups can only dream of. supply chains and social responsibility. Syros, Greece Myaing, Myanmar
2 Intrepid Adventure Cruising For more information visit intrepidtravel.com/adventure-cruising 3 Forget shuffleboard, cabaret and quoits – Adventure Cruising is about exploring remote islands in the Andaman Sea and taking in SMALL SHIP, SMALL GROUP HOW WE Montenegro’s surprising fjordic landscape. It’s With fewer than 50 passengers on every about discovering hidden jungle waterfalls and Adventure Cruise, our groups are the perfect size for mingling at happy hour and really getting to wandering through little Croatian laneways know your fellow travellers. Smaller groups means with your leader. It’s about travelling with a more personalised service, like one-on-one chats small group, so when we pull into port, or with your leader about history, culture and food, or your favourite ice-cold beer handed to you by drop anchor at the islands, you’ll get to know the bar manager at the end of a day of exploring. Cruise the locals, rather than outnumber them.
specialised service Main deck double suite, Peregrine Dalmatia
We’re right there with you to ensure your adventure is memorable for all the right reasons. Our expert local A Floating BOUTIQUE HOTEL leaders facilitate incredible land experiences, while the ship’s friendly Our ships combine all the comforts and personality crew make sure you have everything of a boutique hotel with the freedom of the open you need – from a room that’s water. Relax in your well-appointed cabin and sparkling clean to a glass of sparkling wake to a different outlook each morning. Enjoy wine – to enjoy your time on board. panoramic views from the sun deck, spend time in comfortable lounges and spacious dining rooms, or dine al fresco underneath a sea of stars.
Swimming off the Peregrine Dalmatia, Croatia
Charles Darwin Research Center, Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands DINING WITH A LOCAL TWIST
Whether it’s a barbecue on a CRUISE THE sea less travelled deserted beach, the catch-of-the- day cooked up by your onboard chef Our small ships give you access to those out-of-the- or the gourmet breakfast that’s way spots the big ships can’t reach. We’ll show you the served each morning, our culinary guidebook favourites from a new perspective, then experiences are designed to cruise away from the crowds so you can stroll through complement your journey and help seaside villages, swim in hidden coves and get a real you create memories you’ll savour insight into local living. forever – on and off the boat.
Service aboard the Harmony G, Spain Dining aboard the Panorama II, Greece
4 Intrepid Adventure Cruising For more information visit intrepidtravel.com/adventure-cruising 5 Every day is a chance for discovery. That’s why our cruising trips have more Taste the flavours inclusions – daily real life experiences Your local leader knows all the best Look out for adventure that immerse you in local life. We split backstreet bars and where to find the these symbols tastiest regional flavours – into smaller groups so that you can like sampling wine and cheese at a concentrate on soaking everything up, lavender farm in Hvar, Croatia. Each of our trips has a rating, so you can tell how physically exerting a trip is and not jostling for space, while your local how fit you’ll need to be to enjoy it. cruising leader enriches your journey with their As a guide: knowledge and passion. Easy and relaxing
Bring your walking shoes
An average level of fitness required Meet the locals Action-packed, physically Our way demanding A local leader is more than just a guide – they Full-on active adventure can connect you with the for the more agile traveller locals, like the friendly weavers of Ko Yao Yai, Thailand.
A perfect balance The beauty of travelling on a small ship is that we dock at small ports, often right in the centre of town. With one step, you’re off the ship via a secure gangplank. powered by peregrine
Intrepid’s Adventure Cruises are run by Peregrine Adventures, our sister company, because we like to keep things in the family. Peregrine runs trips in more than 80 countries across all seven continents, and one thing has stayed See the sights Discover the secrets constant over 40 years of operating: a The best people to share the stories Knowing a destination’s desire for authentic adventure. and sights of a place are those from secrets is second nature there – and that’s just who our to our leaders – like leaders are. In Matera, they’ll take you avoiding the Komodo beyond the surface history and deep crowds by heading to into the prehistoric sassi caves below. Rinca Island instead.
6 Intrepid Adventure Cruising intrepidtravel.com/adventure-cruising 7 Our award-winning leaders are a diverse bunch with one thing in common: a passion for their part of MEET the world. Here are just some you yOUR might meet on your travels. ANT Leaders THAILAND SOON THAILAND Born and bred in the regions we visit, our leaders do so much more than simply show you the sights. They know the history of a place, as well as its shortcuts, and are full of insider info that you’d struggle to find in a guidebook. They can lead you to cool, tucked-away bars and give you tips on the best way to make the most of your free time. They bridge language barriers, can point you in the direction of a working ATM (and help you use it – we’ve all AE been there!) and generally make your journey as THAILAND seamless as possible. With our local leaders, you don’t just see a destination, you experience it. NAT ANDY THAILAND INDONESIA
MILAN MARCO CROATIA SPAIN
8 Intrepid Adventure Cruising For more information visit intrepidtravel.com/adventure-cruising 9 Weworld’s’re the biggest Animal welfare Gender equality travel B Corp In 2014, we became the first global tour operator to ban In 2017, we committed to doubling our number of female elephant rides on our trips after we funded eye-opening leaders by 2020; since then, we’ve grown from 150 to over OUR SCORE research by World Animal Protection. 300 female leaders globally. In 2018, we made our commitment to doing good official when we became the world’s largest certified travel B Corp. Being a B Corp means we no longer merely strive to make a positive difference 82.7 in the world, we are legally bound to it. Companies attain B Corp OUR MISSION certification and a score based on how they look after their staff, maintain a clean supply chain and take corporate social Be the best responsibility seriously. That means when you choose Intrepid travel company Travel, you can rest assured you’re travelling to improve the planet. for the world Find out more at intrepidtravel.com/b-corp
Ending modern slavery Community-based tourism
Last year, we campaigned for laws that recognised Responsible, community-based tourism is good for travellers orphanage tourism as a form of modern slavery. In 2016 and locals alike. That’s why we work with organisations like travel Wind farm, Turkey we removed orphanage visits from all of our itineraries. ActionAid to develop projects that empower communities. with impact BE THE We don’t think travel should cost CHANGE the earth, and we see it as our responsibility to help protect the planet we love to explore. We’ve Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has been offering been carbon neutral since 2010, and travellers a tangible, transparent way to give back to we offset the carbon emissions from the communities we visit. It’s simple: you donate, we our global business offices and our double your contribution, and then we give 100% of that trips by supporting various projects money to a community-based project. Thanks to you, all over the world. we’ve donated over AU $7 million to more than 130 local organisations around the world, helping to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable individuals and communities
Friends-International through sustainable travel experiences. Find out more at theintrepidfoundation.org
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FEATURE STORY WHAT TO PACK Panorama II FOR YOUR ADVENTURE WHAT IT’S LIKE CRUISING CRUISE TRAVELLER TALE FIND YOUR
THE CYCLADES ON AN Your flights are booked, your visas are sorted, and your cabin’s been WHAT TO EXPECT ON AN ADVENTURE CRUISE secured – all that’s left to do before you set off is pack. People ADVENTURE CRUISE facebook.com/intrepidtravel One thing I discovered before the trip even began: there is no Unlike conventional cruises, our phrase more guaranteed to induce jealousy in your loved ones than Adventure Cruises don’t have a strict I wasn’t sure what to expect from an Adventure Cruise. ‘I’m sailing the Greek Islands’. dress code. We’d rather you felt at The word ‘cruise’ conjured up images of vast banquet home while on board and so suggest halls on huge vessels, and yet the word ‘adventure’ Even dear friends and trusted colleagues will frost over with envy, instagram.com/intrepidtravel opting for casual attire (although you denoted exciting exploits into previously unexplored especially when you insist on showing them pictures of your ship might like to bring along something a parts of the world. at every possible opportunity and saying things like, ‘that’ll be me little dressier for the captain’s dinner – next week. Isn’t it marvellous?’. And especially when your ship is the It sounded like an oxymoron, but then it was explained but no pressure). youtube.com/IntrepidTV sleek Panorama II, which looks like it’s sailed straight out of a luxury to me: small ships that can dock where the big ships Monaco marina. Search ‘cruise packing’ at can’t, a sustainable style of travel, like-minded travel intrepidtravel.com/adventures mates and local leaders to guide you along the way Search ‘cyclades’ at intrepidtravel.com/adventures to read more intrepidtravel.com/adventures to read more Search ‘cruise’ at intrepidtravel.com/adventures to read more
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Whether it’s discovering ghost towns on the coast of Turkey or hopping between South East Asia’s islands, Istanbul Ephesus there’sour an Adventure Cruisingworld trip for everyone – and Split these are the ones we’re most excited about in 2020. Krk Kotor Plunge into the glittering Adriatic, watch the evening light warm Croatia’s terracotta rooftops, discover the Athens Fethiye delights of Italy’s Bari or explore the mountain-enclosed Lisbon Malaga Santorini fjords of Montenegro – all in the name of adventure. Chefchaouen Ko Surin Tai Kota Kinabalu Phuket Kuching Langkawi Penang
Komodo National Park Lombok La Digue Satonda Island
Silhouette Island St Anne Island
CROATIA’S NORTHERN COAST ISLANDS OF TURKEY THE ADRIATIC COAST WILD BORNEO SOUTH EAST ASIA COASTS ISLANDS OF INDONESIA The pristine blue waters of the Adriatic Explore a ghost town, pick up some Head from Montenegro all the way to One of the last truly untamed places on Get a true taste of Thailand and Head east of Bali in search of Komodo sea await. From the beaches of Krk to local cooking tips, and dive into blue Greece, dropping into Italy and Albania earth, explore the wilderness of Borneo. Malaysia, from the food to the beaches, dragons and deserted beaches. the cobblestone streets of Split. waters from the side of the ship. along the way. on this trip down the Andaman Sea. Page 23 Page 25 Page 39 Page 31 Page 29 Page 21 9 DAYS
Cruising the Thai Gulf of Thailand Ko Phayam Ko Surin Tai Islands from Phuket Mu Ko Kam Baan Talay Nok Village Khao Lak DESTINATION Thailand THAILAND TRIP CODE TTMT SHIP NAME M/S Panorama II Phuket MAX GROUP SIZE 48 PHYSICAL
Andaman Sea THAILAND
Escape the tourists on an Adventure Cruise that takes in some of the most spectacular little islands off Thailand’s
west coast. Ko Surin Tai, Ko Phayam and Khao Lak offer all KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type the hallmarks of Thailand’s idyllic south – the warm blue- ITINERARY green Andaman Sea, blinding white sands and marvellous START Phuket, Thailand limestone oddities – without the glitz and bustle of mainland 2 Phuket (hotel, small cruise ship) Phuket. Dine and share stories with locals in small villages, 1 Khao Lak explore jungle and boulder-studded shorelines, and swim 1 2 Mu Ko Kam and snorkel the afternoons away. 1 Ko Phayam WHY you’ll love it 2 Ko Surin Tai FINISH Phuket, Thailand Dip into the clear warm waters of the Andaman Sea each day 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Get unrivalled access to the renowned snorkelling spots around the Andaman Islands Enjoy the laidback nightlife of Khao Lak Hear firsthand stories of tsunami survival in Baan Talay Nok Village YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
Want to carry on cruising? Extend your adventure with our INCLUSIONS Phuket to Penang voyage.
MEALS Cruising Thailand & Malaysia Southbound: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners Phuket to Penang – 16 days (TTKIC) TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, Zodiac, bus Visit intrepidtravel.com/thailand for more options. 2 ACCOMMODATION M/S Panorama II (7 nts), hotel (1 nt)
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1. Enjoy the complimentary use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards as you bask in the beautiful surrounds of Ko Surin Tai 2. Savour the fresh flavours of Thai cuisine during an onboard cooking class 3. Cruise in style aboard the Panorama II in Ko Surin Tai 4. Escape the crowds and indulge in a sumptuous beach barbecue on the sands of Ko Phayam DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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Ko Yao Yai lf of ailan Cruising Thailand Ao Nang Phuket n a an THAILAND & Malaysia: Penang ea Ko Rok Noi THAILAND, MALAYSIA to Phuket Ko Tarutao Langkawi
DESTINATIONS Thailand, Malaysia MALAYSIA TRIP CODE TTMM SHIP NAME M/S Panorama II Penang alacca trait MAX GROUP SIZE 48 PHYSICAL
Discover the pristine islands, hidden waterfalls and laidback KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type villages of the Andaman Sea between Penang and Phuket. ITINERARY Live it up in idyllic Langkawi, choose from leisure and START Penang, Malaysia adventure activities around Ao Nang, join in local life in 2 Penang, Malaysia (hotel, small cruise ship) laidback Ko Yao Yai, visit waterfalls tucked away in the jungle, 1 and use the Andaman Sea as your swimming pool. With Langkawi, Malaysia 1 2 comfortable accommodation on board, snorkelling and Ko Tarutao, Thailand – Ko Tarutao National Marine Park kayaking equipment, and knowledgeable local guides at your 1 Ko Rok Noi, Thailand service, this is South East Asian paradise done in style. 2 Ao Nang, Thailand 1 Ko Yao Yai, Thailand WHY you’ll love it FINISH Phuket, Thailand 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Discover pristine islands, hidden waterfalls and laidback villages * This trip is available in reverse. Enter TTMP on our website. Enjoy the natural beauty of Turatao National Park and Ko Yao Yi
Swim off the back off the boat into the Andaman Sea’s azure waters Taste the home-cooked specialities of the region during an authentic Thai homestay YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Get your land legs back and continue your adventure INCLUSIONS through the south of Thailand with this 8-day journey.
MEALS Explore Southern Thailand – 8 days (TTSP) 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners 2 Visit intrepidtravel.com/thailand for more options. TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, Zodiac, songtheaw, rickshaw, bus
ACCOMMODATION 3 M/S Panorama II (7 nts), hotel (1 nt)
1. Unwind on the pristine beaches of Ao Nang, Thailand 2. Sail though the sparkling waters of the Andaman Sea on the state-of-the-art Panorama II 3. Witness a sublime sunset in Thailand and take an optional longtail boat to the beautiful Railay Beach, Ao Nang 4. Pandan weaving, Ko Yao Yai, Thailand DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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Ko Phayam Cruising Thailand & Ko Surin Tai Mu Ko Kam aan ala o illa e Khao Lak Malaysia Southbound: Ko Yao Yai lf of ailan Phuket Ao Nang n a an ea THAILAND Phuket to Penang o o oi THAILAND, MALAYSIA Ko Tarutao Langkawi DESTINATIONS Thailand, Malaysia TRIP CODE TTKIC SHIP NAME M/S Panorama II alacca trait Penang MALAYSIA MAX GROUP SIZE 48 PHYSICAL
Get the best of the islands of Thailand and Malaysia with this KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type extended journey across the Andaman Sea. Head north to ITINERARY explore the mesmerising beauty of islands like Ko Surin Tai START Phuket, Thailand before turning tail to experience local life around Phang Nga 2 Phuket, Thailand (hotel, small cruise ship) Bay, visit the tropical paradise islands of Ko Tarutao National 1 Marine Park and taste the changing flavours on the way to Khao Lak, Thailand 1 2 the food heaven of Penang. Mu Ko Kam, Thailand 1 Ko Phayam, Thailand WHY you’ll love it 2 Ko Surin Tai, Thailand 1 Phuket – Ko Yao Yai, Thailand Sample the street food delights of Penang 2 Ao Nang, Thailand Enjoy the legendary limestone karst landscape of Krabi 1 Ko Tarutao, Thailand – Ko Rok Noi Meet the locals preserving their culture on the island of Ko Yao Yai 2 Langkawi, Malaysia Spend an evening with a local Thai family, enjoying the home-cooked 1 Penang, Malaysia speciailities of the region FINISH Penang, Malaysia INCLUSIONS 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest
MEALS * This trip is available in reverse. Enter TTCIC on our website. 15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, Zodiac, songtheaw, rickshaw, bus 2 YOU MAY ALSO LIKE ACCOMMODATION Hotel (1 nt), M/S Panorama II (15 nts) Short on time but still keen to explore the Thai islands? Why not check out one of our sailing trips.
3 Phuket Sailing Adventure – 7 days (TSSZC)
1. Make the most of a relaxing day in the idyllic surrounds of Sail Ko Phi Phi to Phuket – 4 days (TSSY) Ko Tarutao National Marine Park 2. Take a tour around the paradisiacal island of Langkawi, Malaysia 3. It’s a hard life aboard Visit intrepidtravel.com/thailand for more options. the stylish Panorama II in Thailand 4. Enjoy the complimentary use of snorkelling equipment in Krabi, Thailand DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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1. An aerial view of the untouched, rugged coastline that surrounds the island of Borneo 2. Enjoy beautiful sunsets on the Panorama’s deck 3. Spot the rare proboscis monkey among the lush canopies of Ulu Temburong National Park 4. Witness the sublime white sand beaches of Borneo DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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Indonesian Satonda Moyo Island Island Island Cruise Lombok ali DESTINATION Indonesia edil Island anta Rinca TRIP CODE TTMI SHIP NAME M/S Panorama II Kenawa Island Island Island MAX GROUP SIZE 48 PHYSICAL INDONESIA INDONESIA There’s no question that Bali’s a beauty, but just beyond Indonesia’s popular holiday island there’s a vast new world to
explore. Uncover the most enchanting isles of the Indonesian KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type archipelago: the paradises of Kenawa and Bedil, the ITINERARY incredible crater lake of Satonda, unspoiled Banta, Komodo START Bali, Indonesia dragon-filled Rinca, and quiet Moyo – where hidden cascades 2 Bali (hotel, small cruise ship) await. Stop on Lombok proper for a taste of traditional life 1 Kenawa Island – Bedil Island on the mainland around gorgeous Senggigi Beach. This 1 1 Satonda Island – Banta Island Adventure Cruise is Indonesian island-hopping at its finest. 1 Banta Island – Rinca Island WHY you’ll love it 1 Rinca Island – Moyo Island 1 Moyo Island – Bangsal Unwind with a dip in Satonda Island’s incredible crater lake – just 1 Bangsal – Lombok one of many superb natural wonders to be found here Make the most of magnificent snorkelling opportunities, keeping FINISH Bali, Indonesia
your eyes peeled for tropical fish and Indonesia’s famous sea turtles 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Escape the tourists of Komodo Island by visiting Rinca Island, where Komodo dragon-spotting is a much more natural experience
INCLUSIONS YOU MAY ALSO LIKE MEALS Beautiful Bali – 9 days (TISA) 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners See a different side to Indonesia and conquer Mt Batur. TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, Zodiac, bus Cycle Bali – 8 days (TIXC) 2 ACCOMMODATION Work up a sweat after all that relaxing with this active trip. Hotel (1 nt), M/S Panorama II (7 nts) Visit intrepidtravel.com/indonesia for more options.
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1. Explore Satonda Island, one of many naturally stunning destinations to be found in Indonesia’s quiet east 2. Visit Kura Batu Bolong, a Hindu temple that overlooks the coast of Lombok, Indonesia 3. Sail some of the most enchanting isles of the Indonesian archipelago aboard the Panorama II 4. Head out in search of the famous GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Komodo dragon on Rinca Island DEPARTURE DATES
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Cruising the Islands GREECE TURKEY Athens Samos Ephesus o nion of Greece & Turkey Mykonos Kusadasi
DESTINATIONS Greece, Turkey Delos
TRIP CODE ZSGT SHIP NAME M/Y Harmony G os GREECE, TURKEY Poliegos Amorgos MAX GROUP SIZE 48 PHYSICAL Folegandros Santorini The collection of islands that makes up the Cyclades is ripe with less-travelled gems. Cruise the Aegean Sea on a small
ship and take in favourites like Santorini and Mykonos, KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type as well as charming hill villages, secluded beaches and an ITINERARY unusual rock-hewn monastery. Dive into the sea as well as START Athens, Greece the country’s rich history. Tour Turkey’s ruins of Ephesus 2 Athens – Sounion, Greece (hotel, small cruise ship) and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of 1 Poliegos – Folegandros, Greece the Ancient World. Add a healthy helping of delicious Greek 1 1 Ios – Santorini, Greece cuisine for an adventure you won’t soon forget. 1 Amorgos, Greece WHY you’ll love it 1 Kusadasi – Ephesus – Samos, Turkey 1 Delos – Mykonos, Greece Get off the tourist trail in Amorgos, where a striking 11th-century 1 Mykonos, Greece monastery built into a cliff offers breathtaking Aegean Sea views Brush up on your history and mythology by touring the important FINISH Athens, Greece
archaeological site of Delos with a local guide 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Revel in the atmosphere of Mykonos or relax on your own private paradise at Manganari Beach
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MEALS Got a hankering for more Greek flavours after your cruise? 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners Get an in-depth experience on this food-focused tour. TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, bus Greece Real Food Adventure – 9 days (ZMZG)
2 ACCOMMODATION Visit intrepidtravel.com/greece for more options. M/Y Harmony G (7 nts), hotel (1 nt)
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1. The picturesque town of Oia in Santorini, Greece, dazzles with its brilliant whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches 2. Explore the impressive ancient ruins of Ephesus in Selcuk, Turkey 3. Cruise through the islands in style aboard the lavish Harmony G 4. Watch the sun set over the quaint town of Hora, on the island of Folegandros, Greece –It’s one of the oldest traditional GUARANTEED DEPARTURES towns in the Cyclades DEPARTURE DATES
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Cruising the CROATIA MONTENEGRO Dubrovnik Kotor Adriatic Coast: ALBANIA ari l ero ello atera er i rin isi Saranda Dubrovnik Corfu trint GREECE Itea el i Ithaca/Ithaki Athens to Athens orint a i Aegina
DESTINATIONS Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro TRIP CODE ZSDA SHIP NAME M/Y Callisto MAX GROUP SIZE 34 PHYSICAL KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type
Navigate the coastlines of Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Italy ITINERARY and Greece, from the fortified walls of Dubrovnik and Kotor START Dubrovnik, Croatia to the unique Italian dwellings nestled in the hills outside 1 Dubrovnik, Croatia (small cruise ship) Bari. Spend some nights in port and some sailing overnight 1 Kotor, Montenegro – Bari, Italy 1 to maximise time spent swimming off little-known Albanian 1 Bari, Italy – Saranda, Albania beaches and delving into the myth-filled Greek islands. Visit 1 Saranda, Albania – Corfu, Greece the Delphic Oracle and explore Odysseus’s homeland, you’ll 1 Corfu, Greece – Ithaki, Greece
soon find out that though these places’ stories are epic by 1 Ithaki, Greece – Itea, Greece
definition, reality is even better. 1 Itea, Greece – Aegina, Greece
FINISH Athens, Greece WHY you’ll love it 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest
Take a local ferry out to Perast’s distinctive church island Head inland to the World Heritage-listed towns of Matera and Alberobello, known for their historical dwellings YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Cruise through the Corinth Canal by daylight then explore the much-adored Greek islands Keep the Greek island exploration going by continuing to the Cyclades Islands of Syros, Mykonos, and Santorini. INCLUSIONS Athens to Santorini – 8 days (ZMSE) 2 MEALS 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners Visit intrepidtravel.com/greece for more options. TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, bus 3 ACCOMMODATION 1. Cruise the Greek coastline aboard the elegant Callisto M/Y Callisto (7 nts) 2. Venture out to the striking ‘church islands’ in Kotor, Montenegro, and witness the beautiful 12th-century monastery 3. Enjoy the complimentary use of snorkel equipment and splash around in the turquoise waters surrounding Corfu, Greece 4. Embark on your cruising adventure in the magnificent coastal GUARANTEED DEPARTURES city of Dubrovnik, Croatia DEPARTURE DATES
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Discover more trips, detailed itineraries and the latest prices at intrepidtravel.com/adventure-cruising | 29 10 DAYS Cruising the Istanbul li ts to fro Turkish Coast stan l TURKEY ala an
DESTINATION Turkey Fethiye Kayakoy TRIP CODE ZSTB SHIP NAME M/S Grand Admiral Kekova MAX GROUP SIZE 30 PHYSICAL Kas Demre Firna ay Kalkan TURKEY Turkey by land is full of the mystique of times gone by. But e iterranean ea when you explore Turkey by sea, you’re treated to all this,
with the addition of stunning coastline and islands. From KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type exploring an ancient, abandoned ghost town on the island ITINERARY of Kayakoy, to picking up some cooking tips from a local in START Istanbul, Turkey Kekova, there are cultural and historic experiences aplenty. 1 Istanbul (hotel) - Dalaman And that’s before you even consider the crystal-clear waters of 1 Fethiye (small cruise ship) the Mediterranean Sea that are simply begging you to pop on 1 1 Kayakoy a snorkel and jump right in off the back of your gulet boat. 1 Kas WHY you’ll love it 1 Kekova 1 Demre Explore the vibrant city of Istanbul with insider knowledge, thanks to 1 Firnaz Bay your local leader Visit the abandoned ghost town of Kayakoy on Gemiler Island 1 Fethiye
Pick up some cooking tips from a local in Kekova 1 Istanbul (hotel)
Enjoy frequent swimming stops off the back of your gulet boat FINISH Istanbul, Turkey 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest INCLUSIONS
MEALS 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners YOU MAY ALSO LIKE TRANSPORT Plane, small cruise ship, bus Head inland for another side of Turkey and discover the caves of Cappadocia and the ruins of Ephesus. 2 ACCOMMODATION Hotel (2 nts), M/S Grand Admiral (7 nts) Turkey Highlights – 8 days (ERSK)
3 Visit intrepidtravel.com/turkey for more options.
1. Set sail on your cruising adventure from the sparkling turquoise coastline of Fethiye 2. Venture to the sunken city of Kekova and snorkel among its ruins 3. Discover Fethiye’s Lycian rock tombs on a guided walking tour 4. Travellers on board the Grand Admiral off the coast of Kekova DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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Discover more trips, detailed itineraries and the latest prices at intrepidtravel.com/adventure-cruising | 31 8 DAYS
Lisbon Cruising Spain, PORTUGAL SPAIN MOROCCO, PORTUGAL, SPAIN Portugal & Morocco: il es Seville uelva
Ronda Malaga Malaga to Lisbon Portimao Puerto anus DESTINATIONS Morocco, Portugal, Spain Tangier TRIP CODE ZSLT SHIP NAME M/Y Harmony V MOROCCO Chefchaouen MAX GROUP SIZE 50 PHYSICAL
Portugal and Spain’s lesser-travelled southern reaches are KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type full of surprises, and this trip takes the adventure a step ITINERARY further – to Morocco. Explore Ronda, famous for its dramatic START Malaga, Spain perch above a deep gorge. Sip mint tea and tour medinas in 1 Malaga, Spain (small cruise ship) Morocco, and savour the sight of blue-washed Chefchaouen. 1 Puerto Banus, Spain Learn Columbus’s history and wonder at the immense gothic 1 1 Tangier, Morocco cathedral in Seville and Huelva, then explore coastal caves in Portimao. Finish up in Lisbon, Portugal’s charming capital. 1 Chefchaouen, Morocco Iberian lifestyle with a dash of Morocco? Perfection. 1 Seville, Spain 1 Huelva, Spain WHY you’ll love it 1 Portimao, Portugal – Silves FINISH Lisbon, Portugal Get a taste of the local drop at a bodega outside Puerto Banus 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Refresh with a mint tea after uncovering the secrets of the medina Soak up the dramatic juxtaposition of blue Chefchaouen and the Rif Mountains above Try your hand (or should that be feet?) at flamenco in Seville YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
Looking to head in the other direction? Try a similar trip INCLUSIONS that also visits Ria Formosa Natural Park and Carvoeiro.
MEALS Cruising Spain, Portugal and Morocco: Lisbon to 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners 2 Malaga – 8 days (ZSLM) TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, bus, small boat Visit intrepidtravel.com/adventure-cruising for more options. ACCOMMODATION 3 M/Y Harmony V (7 nts)
1. Explore the nooks and crannies of Tangier’s medina with a local guide in Morocco 2. Wander through the blue-washed walkways of Chefchaouen on a guided tour of this enchanting Moroccan city 3. Discover the awe-inspiring architecture of Andalusia’s capital in Seville, Spain 4. Watch the Spanish Sunset over the marina in Puerto Banus DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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Discover more trips, detailed itineraries and the latest prices at intrepidtravel.com/adventure-cruising | 33 8 DAYS
BOSNIA & Croatia Coastal CROATIA
HERZEGOVINA BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, CROATIA Krka NP
Cruising: Dubrovnik ostar Split to Split Opu en la a var Korcula Trpan DESTINATIONS Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia TRIP CODE ZSDS SHIP NAME M/Y Dalmatia Dubrovnik MAX GROUP SIZE 31 PHYSICAL
Croatia’s Dalmatian coast is home to plenty of impressive KEY: Start/Finish Overnight stop Place of interest Route/Transport type beaches – we’re talking the official second cleanest in Europe. ITINERARY Imagine the sun warming you while you lean over the side START Dubrovnik, Croatia of a boat – just peacefully watching the clear water wash 1 Dubrovnik, Croatia (small cruise ship) against limestone cliffs and pebbly shores as you pass on 1 by. There’s plenty of idle relaxation, broken up with exciting Korcula, Croatia 1 1 activities like a river cruise and a dip in the waterfalls of the Trpanj – Opuzen, Croatia the Krka National Park, or expeditions like a winery trip near 1 Opuzen, Croatia – Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina romantic Korcula. 1 Hvar, Croatia 2 Split, Croatia – Krka NP WHY you’ll love it FINISH Split, Croatia 1 Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest Board a traditional vessel and sail up the spectacular Neretva River * This trip is available in reverse. Enter ZSSD on our website. Drop anchor in gorgeous port towns like Hvar or Korcula There’s nothing like diving into the aquamarine waters of the Dalmatian Coast See Mostar’s iconic bridge and have the chance to chat with local YOU MAY ALSO LIKE craftsmen and metalworkers. Now you’ve had a taste, bite off a bit more of the Balkans and head south to Montenegro and on to Albania, INCLUSIONS Macedonia and Greece.
MEALS Dubrovnik to Athens – 15 days (ZMSM) 2 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
TRANSPORT Visit intrepidtravel.com/croatia for more options. Small cruise ship, boat, minibus
3 ACCOMMODATION M/Y Dalmatia (7 nts) 1. Witness the iconic Mostar Bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2. Return from a day of exploration in Opuzen, Croatia, to the comfort and class of the M/Y Dalmatia 3. Dip your toes in the azure waters of Hvar’s beach cove in Croatia 4. Explore the natural wonders and stunning waterfalls in Croatia’s Krka National Park DEPARTURE DATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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Discover more trips, detailed itineraries and the latest prices at intrepidtravel.com/adventure-cruising | 35 8 DAYS Cruising Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes NP Central Coast