Signature
Collection Port Adventures range from deluxe experiences in intimate,
upscale settings to customized tours enhanced with exclusive
activities for Disney Cruise Line guests. During the European
cruises, beloved Disney characters, rich storytelling and integrated
youth activities are just some of the extra magic guests may enjoy on
a Signature Collection tour.
Brand-new
Signature Collection Port Adventures for the 2013 Mediterranean
sailings include:
Venice,
Italy
In
Venice, at the majestic Doge’s Palace, a magical, one-of-a-kind
experience brings local history and stories to life with the help of
some Disney friends. Following a private, after-hours tour of the
palace, including a walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs, the royal
treatment continues as guests enjoy a reception with Disney
princesses. Live musicians and royal courtiers resplendent in period
costumes and powdered wigs add to the ambiance during this unique
experience.
Another
example of a Disney-exclusive adventure in Venice is the Gondolier
for a Day experience, where guests are able to try their hand at
piloting a gondola on the city’s lagoon. A different adventure
takes families on a tour of the city, giving children a chance to
create a traditional Venetian mask with Disney Cruise Line youth
counselors while parents to stroll the nearby shops and cafes.
Athens,
Greece
Disney
Cruise Line enhances the experience of visiting the Acropolis, one of
the most popular sites in Athens, with culturally immersive, hands-on
adventures. For families, a visit to the Acropolis can be combined
with an experience at the Cycladic Museum for a deeper dive into the
ancient Aegean and Cyprus cultures. While parents have free time to
explore the museum, children join Disney Cruise Line youth counselors
to learn about the original coloring of Greek statues and create
their very own miniature Greek memento.
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Disney
An
adult-exclusive tour combines a visit to the Acropolis with a Greek
culinary journey in the historical neighborhood of Plaka. A local
chef demonstrates how to create authentic Greek cuisine such as
tzatziki, cheese pie and yogurt with honey using fresh, local
ingredients. Guests then enjoy the culinary creations before having
time to explore the picturesque town and shop in nearby Monastiraki.
Greek
Isles
From
the dazzling island of Mykonos, families venture together to nearby
Delos to visit one of the most important mythological and
archaeological sites in Greece. Once back in Mykonos, children join
Disney Cruise Line youth counselors in a fun mosaic activity while
parents enjoy a guided tour of the town or explore the local shops on
their own.
Turkey
From
Kusadasi, Turkey, guests can venture to the ancient city of Ephesus
which contains the largest collection of Roman ruins in the eastern
Mediterranean. On one family adventure, guests begin with a guided
tour of St. John’s Basilica where they join an adventure-seeking
“archeologist” (storyteller guide) on his quest to locate the
missing piece of an ancient tablet. Teams decode clues to find a
piece of the tablet, finishing their expedition at the Ephesus
archaeological site where a private guided tour of the remarkable
ruins completes the experience.
On
another adventure, families tour Ephesus before journeying to the
countryside village of Sirince, where they explore the markets
together before dividing into separate groups for their own style of
fun. Children join Disney Cruise Line youth counselors and take part
in a Turkish bracelet making activity while parents are free to
explore the market, sample fruit wines and taste local delicacies.
Croatia’s
Dalmatian Coast
On
the stunning coast of Croatia in Dubrovnik, Disney Cruise Line guests
combine a guided tour of the historic walled city with an inside look
at traditional Croatian customs from a celebrated local artist. After
a demonstration of the ancient process of cultivating silk worms and
processing silk threads, guests enjoy making their own keepsake craft
as a special memory of their time in this culturally rich
destination.
Rome,
Italy
In
Rome, adults are invited to learn the art of creating mosaics from a
renowned local artist. While creating their very own masterpiece, the
aspiring artists can sip Italian wine and savor delicious local
cheeses and salumi (Italian cured meats and cold
cuts). Following the workshop, free time in the city allows guests to
explore famous sites like the Coliseum, Pantheon, Vatican and St.
Peter’s Basilica.
Beginning
June 1, 2013, the Disney Magic will sail a total of 12 cruises from
Barcelona to the Mediterranean.
