This is the unique adventure you promised yourself in the style you deserve.

Our special itinerary has never before been offered and truly reflects the very best the Mediterranean has to offer.

Please join us for 14 days of unparalleled travel to the most magnificent sites in the Mediterranean.

Globe Select Shore Excursions

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The gateway between Europe and the Middle East, Istanbul comes alive with its palaces, churches, exotic bazaars and mosques. We'll celebrate the beginning of our journey with an authentic Turkish Nights embarkation celebration. Then spend our second day discovering the rich history of the city.

Witness the call to prayer on a private tour of the Blue Mosque.

You stand hushed at the conclusion of your exclusive tour of one of the world's great mosques. As the morning sun breaks on this first day of Ramadan, the Imam motions to the Muezzin to call the faithful to the first prayer of this sacred festival. Afterwards, we'll retire to our vantage point atop the seven hills and watch this ancient city rise.

Doug Saunders, The Globe and Mail's European Bureau Chief, will be hosting you on a tour of the famous Blue Mosque.

Journey back in time to ancient Turkey with a visit to the ruins of Ephesus, one of the most important and well-preserved ancient sites of Asia Minor. Kusadasi is also home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis.

Enjoy a private tour and an intimate concert within the ancient ruins.

The ancient ruins of Ephesus – one of the great outdoor museums that once hosted the world's most famed concerts. Today, it is open only to you and your fellow travellers. You'll explore these hallowed ruins and cap off your day with a private concert by a famed musician.

One of the world's most beautiful towns, Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples with breathtaking views and landscapes. Enjoy luxury shopping amid cliff-top gardens. Tour the famous harbour of Capri, the Amalfi coast and the gardens of Ravello.

Feast on a rustic meal prepared by celebrity chefs and make mozzarella di bufala.

With the assistance of three culinary experts and a local farmer you'll witness the making of the region’s famed “mozzarella di bufala’. Then you and your fellow travellers settle in at a long table laden with the food you helped prepare for a culinary experience of a lifetime.

Globe and Mail food columnist and cookbook author Lucy Waverman, Lynn Crawford of the Four Seasons New York and Massimo Capra of Mistura will join you in preparing your meal.

Uncover a lost civilization in a private archeological dig within the ruins of Pompeii.

Past the Bay of Naples lay the remarkable ruins of Pompeii at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, an ancient Roman town suspended in time by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

You and your fellow travellers enter Pompeii, a city that attracts 2 million tourists a year, and are led through a number of rooms off-limits to the general public where you'll have a chance to make your own discovery, as waiting archeologists assist you in taking part in an actual dig at this historic site.

The Globe and Mail’s architecture critic, Lisa Rochon, will join you in experiencing Pompeii.

Experience breathtaking Tuscany with visits to Siena and Pisa. Then journey to Florence to discover the Duomo, Ghiberti's Baptistery Doors, Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens, the home of Dante and the world famous Ponte Vecchio over the Arno.

Enjoy an exclusive, private tour of two of Florence's galleries topped with a private viewing of David.

Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence lies on the River Arno and is renowned for its art and architecture.

Florence's art galleries are closed on Mondays. But not for you. You'll enjoy an exclusive, private tour of two of its famous galleries, culminating in a private visit to one of their famous treasures, Michelangelo's David.

A day of food and wine in the world famous Tuscan wineries.

Known for its scenic landscapes and artistic legacy, this region of Italy is home to some of the world most famous vineyards.

A day of culinary delights and fine wine awaits you amid the breathtaking landscape that is Tuscany. Enjoy a private tour of various world famous Tuscan wineries where you will sample wines that are virtually unmatched anywhere. Or head off to cooking school, with Massimo Capra, where you will learn how to cook like a true Tuscan chef.

Beppi Crosariol, The Globe and Mail's resident wine expert will host your vineyard tours.

One of the founding cities of western civilization, Rome's overwhelming history spans entire empires and is home to one of the most sacred and revered sites in the world. The Coliseum, the Piazza Navona and the Pantheon are just a few of the sites you can visit.

A private after hours tour of the Vatican.

You are seated before a plate and a glass - a humble meal of homemade pasta, red wine and fresh bread. As your meal winds down, you hear a majestic sound - the incredible swelling of a choir. It's time for your private tour.

Join The Globe's Christie Blatchford, Lisa Rochon and Eric Reguly on your private tour of the Vatican.