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98 | FREEDOM OF CHOICE FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ SIGHTSEEING Personalise your holiday with a choice of included sightseeing options. ALGHERO Neptune's Grotto Experience the wonder of Neptune's Grotto on a private boat tour. Gaze on stunning stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by dramatic lighting. This sea-level cave complex is said to have been visited by humans since Neolithic times. River Temo Cruise to Bosa Take an excursion on the River Temo to the colourful riverside town of Bosa. See the impressive hilltop fortification of Castello Malaspina, a Tuscan castle built on a site with a history as a Roman and Phoenician stronghold. A CORUNA Tapas Tour Discover A Coruna's fantastic food scene famous for fresh seafood with a tour from pier to local markets, savouring local tapas with fine regional wines. Bicycle Tour Set off on a bicycle tour, passing by the Galleries, San Anton Castle and the Tower of Hercules, the only working Roman lighthouse remaining in the world. BORDEAUX Medoc Vineyards & Chateau Lanessan Travel to Medoc and visit the Chateau Lanessan wine estate for a tasting overlooking the picturesque estate's vineyards. The chateau's elaborate stables have been turned into a horse museum. Old Bordeaux Tour Explore this famous city with a panoramic drive and guided walk through Old Bordeaux, including the Place de la Bourse. Considered a cultural treasure much of this beautiful city is now Heritage-listed. CHRISTIANSO ISLAND Gun Powder & Cannonballs Take a tour of the 17th-century island fortress and learn of the siege of the island in 1808. This Danish naval outpost served as a stronghold in the central Baltic Sea for close to two centuries. Guided Nature Walk Christianso and Fredrikso are ideal spots for nature lovers. Learn about the flora and fauna and visit the local gardens as you embark on a guided nature walk. CORON Saltwater Hot Springs Experience the unique saltwater hot springs at Maquinit on the southern coast of Busuanga Island. Feel your troubles melt away as you relax taking in the tropical coastal scenery of the Philippines. Kayangan Lake Visit Kayangan Lake, a short drive from Coron and immerse yourself in to crystal clear waters of this idyllic natural pool, nestled among striking mountain walls. ELBA ISLAND San Martino, Porto Azzurro & Tasting Visit a family winery on Napoleon's island of exile, Elba. Enjoy a private wine tasting before continuing on a tour of this fascinating Tuscan island. Elba Panoramic & Historical Tour Explore Napoleon's island of exile, Elba, on a panoramic tour of this stunningly beautiful and historic Tuscan island. From Portoferraio climb into the mountainous back-country offering superb views en route to Porto Azzurro. GIBRALTAR Gibraltar & English Tea Get a taste for a little slice of Britain on the mainland of Europe in Gibraltar as you enjoy a traditional cup of English Tea. Enjoy a panoramic tour north to the border with Spain and then south to the picturesque Europa Point. Rock & Tunnels Tour Drive to Gibraltar's Northern Defences and explore the labyrinth of tunnels from the Great Siege and World War II. Walk through these amazing fortifications deep in the belly of The Rock. GRUNDARFJORDUR Lava Trails & Viking Tales Embark on an intriguing tour that combines the untamed landscapes of Iceland with its literature. Visit notorious sites that have been immortalised through the Icelandic Sagas. Wonders of the West See the highlights of Snæfellsnes peninsula – an area rich in natural beauty, history and culture. Among other geological wonders visit the glacier made famous by Jules Verne in his classic novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth.

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