Wilderness Travel Cultural Cruise Collection for 2022-23

Ancient Cities of North Africa ABOARD THE DIANA Discover ancient cities that once ruled the Mediterranean, from the Phoenician stronghold of Carthage to Algeria’s Hippo Regius, whose Roman forum is the largest in North Africa. Explore the traditional medina at Oran, walk the winding lanes of souks in Tangier, and roam Seville’s historic Barrio Santa Cruz. Your voyage concludes with explorations of Portugal’s Algarve region, with its whitewashed villages of Arab and Moorish design.

West African Odyssey ABOARD THE VEGA

DAYS 1-6 PALERMO TO TIPASA From Palermo, cruise to Tunis for an excursion to storied Carthage, a Phoenician stronghold from

ITALY

PORTUGAL

Lisbon

Seville

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Palermo

Annaba

Portimao

Algiers

Experience the myriad cultures and wildlife reserves of Africa’s West Coast. Embarking in Luanda, sail to the Republic of the Congo to visit Tchimpounga Sanctuary, founded by the Jane Goodall Institute. In Gabon, explore the biodiversity of lagoons around Cape Lopez, and tour picturesque São Tom é , capital of São Tom é and Principe. Visit Cameroon’s Limbe Wildlife Centre, and in Benin, explore the stilt village of Ganvié by boat. Explore traditional villages on Lake Togo, and disembark in Accra.

Bejaia Tunis

Tangier

Oran

TUNISIA

ALGERIA

MOROCCO

200 mi

200 km

the 9th century BC. Heading to Algeria, visit Annaba, the ancient site of Hippo Regius, and Djemila, considered one of the world’s most beautiful Roman ruins. In Tipasa, visit the Villa of Frescoes and basilicas from the 2nd and 4th centuries. DAYS 7-12 ORAN TO LISBON Oran’s highlights include the Medina Jedida, a massive market selling flowers, textiles, jewelry, and more. Tangier is a classic Moroccan town of narrow lanes and stepped passages , dominated by a kasbah. In Seville, explore the Alcazar and the fanciful Gothic Cathedral, then cruise to Portimao, gateway to the Algarve, with its villages of cobblestoned streets and well preserved castles. Arrive in Lisbon and disembark on Day 12. DATES

SENEGAL

GUINEA-BISSAU

DAY 1-6 LUANDA TO PORT-GENTIL After touring Luanda, set sail and visit the Tchimpounga Sanctuary, the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa. In Port-Gentil, explore the network of lagoons and wetlands that abound along the coast, a

BENIN

SIERRA LEONE

NIGERIA

TOGO

Cotonou

GHANA

LIBERIA

CAMEROON

Lome

Douala Bata

Tema/Accra

Bioko Is.

Príncipe Is.

Libreville i r il

ATLANTIC OCEAN

São Tomé Is.

GABON

CONGO

400 mi

TRIP COST From $10,590 Price is per person and depends on cabin type and departure

Pointe-Noire

400 km

Luanda

Apr 14-25, 2023 Aug 16-27, 2023

rich habitat for hippos and elephants and a haven for birdlife. DAYS 7-15 SÃO TOMÉ AND PRINCIPE TO TEMA In S ã o Tomé and Principe, explore the islands’ lush interiors and rich biodiversity, then head to Akanda National Park in Gabon, where orchids and migrating birds abound. Cameroon is home to golden- and black- sand beaches and the Limbe Wildlife Centre, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. Your voyage ends with a cruise along the coasts of Benin, Togo, and Ghana, where cultural encounters abound in traditional villages. Depart on Day 15. DATE Apr 2-16, 2023 TRIP COST From $12,490 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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