Intercruises: new Nat Geo tours for the cruise world
National Geographic Expeditions and Intercruises unveiled new 48 unique and educational tours available in 7 countries, with itineraries to explore throughout the year and beyond.
These tours offer the spirit of exploration that National Geographic is known for, and focus on rich experiences designed to satisfy travelers’ curiosity.
So National Geographic Expeditions has decided to partner with Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services in the cruise shore excursion business with this debut of National Geographic Day Tours, a collection of day and half-day itineraries initially to Mediterranean destinations in 2023, with a future global expansion.
National Geographic Expeditions
“Exciting new experiences await our travelers through this exciting partnership with Intercruises,” said Nancy Schumacher, senior vice president, National Geographic Expeditions. “National Geographic Day Tours is just another way we are expanding our storytelling and travel opportunities around the world, and we look forward to the new tours our travelers will soon experience.”
World Voyager Excursions
In fact, the tours are designed to offer captivating experiences inspired by National Geographic’s incredible legacy of exploration and understanding of the world. The main topics will focus on conservation, culture and history and follow the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) criteria.
Conservazione ambientale
“Two strong brands work together to deliver unique experiences. We are proud to partner with National Geographic Expeditions,” says Virginia Quintairos, Intercruises Business Development Director. “The trend is clear: cruise guests are looking for authentic experiences with a strong, educational story to tell and these tours meet and exceed those expectations.”
The highlights of these 48 tours will include the following destinations: Marseille, Rome, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Funchal, Tenerife, Arrecife, Dubrovnik, Naples, Corfu, Kusadasi, Athens, Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini. Some examples among the new tours will be:
- Tarquinia and Vulci, Italy: “The Legacy of the Etruscans”: an in-depth exploration of Etruscan civilization with a visit to the Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Vulci Archaeological Park.
Tarquinia, Vulci
- Barcelona, Spain: “The Secrets of Restoration”: Meet an expert restorer at the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) who will take you on a private tour of the museum’s restoration rooms, followed by a visit to the Romanesque collection, the largest and oldest collection in Europe.
- Dubrovnik, Croatia: “The benefits and flavors of oyster farming”: discover the benefits of oyster farming and how it can help regenerate the marine ecosystem.
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