Transatlantic Cruise
November 3-28, 2023

Our tour logo designed by Joe
Some guests decided to arrive earlier and join a land tour in Greece prior to the cruise
Our land tour included Athens ...	with a visit of the Acropolis
We learned more about the Acropolis ...	at the new Acropolis Museum
Time for a break...	and enjoying lunch in the Plaka
At night, we drove to Athen's port Piraeus to dine at the Michelin star restaurant VAROULKO
The next day, we drove to Delphi ...	the seat of Pythia, the oracle
In the museum we had a guided tour ...	learning a lot about the ancient classical world
We continued to Meteora ...	one of the most impressive regions of Greece
Meteora is famous for the ...	"suspended in the air" monasteries CLICK HERE to watch the video
We embarqued our ship, the Sirena, in Athens. The Sirena is a small size ship with only 670 guests.
Istanbul is located on two continents, Europe and Asia	Inside the Blue Mosque
Taking a break during our walking tour	Vendors offer in their carts delicious baked goods
We visited the inside of the Hagia Sophia Mosque before ...	we continued to the impressive Basilica Cistern
Since Istanbul has so much to offer, our ship stayed in port for a second day.
We strolled through the Spice Bazaar...	and tasted Turkish Delight
The Archaeology Museum has exhibitions covering ...	almost all periods and civilizations of world history
The New Mosque next to the Spice Bazaar ...	is another architectural masterpiece
Visiting the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral ...	located in the Fener district of Istanbul
Group pictrue in front of the Theater in Ephesus
Group pictrue in front of the Celsus Library in Ephesus
Wedding Anniversary	Wedding Anniversary
The Greek island Syros is charming	During a walking tour, we navigated ...
many steps and alley lanes	Many activities kept us busy during days at sea
Very popular were the culinary lectures	We had a strong team at Trivia
Specialty Dining at Red Ginger	Specialty Dining
Specialty Dining	Specialty Dining
Malta has many outstanding and unique architectural sites ...	as we could see during our walking tour
Mdina is Malta's original capital ...	Here we are in front of the Baroque Cathedral
Cars are not allowed in Mdina, the 'Silent City'	Visiting a glass-blowing factory in the Handicrafts Village
The Mosta Dome Church has a stunning architecture CLICK HERE to watch the video	Valletta is Malta's capital city
Upon our arrival in Sicili, we drove to Taormina ...	a village full of medieval charm and character
The main street is Corso Umberto ...	with many shops and inviting restaurants
Plazas along the main street invite ...	to rest and to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere
Driving on scenic roads, we arrived in the Mt. Etna area ...	where we visited a lava field
Wine tasting	Wine tasting
A big THANK YOU to all our guests who traveled with us more than eight times. For some it was already the 17th or 18th tour with our agency. Welcome to our Family of Happy Deaf Travelers!
Pompeii was a Roman town forever known ...	for the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
excavated ruins, frescos and art pieces ...	document the sophistic life style of ancient Pompei
Birthday	Birthday
The Porta San Paolo was part of the ancient Aurelian wall	Pyramids in Rome? Indeed: The Pyramid of Cestius
The Colosseum, the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built	Once Rome had 36 Triumphal Arches, today three are left
Vendors with colorful food carts	Inside the Jewish Museum
Elaborate collection of art work	Our guide explains the history of the Jewish community
The stunning beauty of the synagogue ...	is breathtaking
We enjoyed a stroll ...	along the main street
The stores offer kosher food that we enjoyed ...	at the kosher restaurant YOTVATA
Castel Sant'Angelo also known as Mausoleum of Hadrian	Piazza del Popolo
Fountain at the Piazza del Popolo	View to the Spanish Steps
Deaf World News ...	broadcasted live from our cruise ship
Cadiz is an ancient port city in Andalusia, Spain	The beautiful Town Hall of Cadiz
The Cathedrale with Baroque and Neoclassical architecture	Plaza de San Juan de Dios
From Cadiz, we drove to the ancient town of Jerez ...	to visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art CLICK HERE to watch the video
Ready to watch the world-renowned, skillful animals ... CLICK HERE to watch the video	performing in a 2-hour show CLICK HERE to watch the video
The majestic Andalusian horses are amazing CLICK HERE to watch the video	It was a very special show
Jerez is also well known for its wine ...	that we tasted in one of the local wine cellars
Beautiful Madeira was our last stop in Europe	We enjoyed a very scenic drive on winding roads
The island is very mountainous and ...	provides dazzling views along the coast line
We stopped in Porto Moniz for lunch CLICK HERE to watch the video	The last stop was at this beautiful church
This group picture was taken on the stunning island of Madeira, Portugal, before we headed back to the port to start the crossing of the Atlantic.
A sumtous Brunch buffet during a day at sea	After crossing the Atlantic, we arrived in Bermuda
Our island tours were conducted in mini buses	Town Hall in Hamilton
During the island drive we stopped at Fort Scaur ...	and took a break at the Royal Naval Dockyard
Our Murder Mystery game was a lot of fun ...	and a great chance for all to participate
Enjoying dinner in the Grand Dining Room
Group Picture

FEEDBACK FROM OUR CLIENTS

You have that rare ability to select countless countries to meet the need of senior citizens and we keep enjoying the travels every time!!! We wanted you to know that your previous hard work has been certainly appreciated as always!!! We all are so grateful for you being there for us!!! Bless your heart!!! Karyl & Mike

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