Experience travel on a whole new level
Discover the beauty of our planet with our overland programmes
Our overland programmes offer a unique opportunity to really get to know your personal dream destinations! After all, our slow cruising philosophy, which you will know well from your time on board of the VASCO DA GAMA, also holds sway on land. This means that you can visit the most beautiful places in the world and immerse yourself in their rich history and lore – all at your own pace.
Overland Programmes World Cruise 2023/24
Overland Programmes World Cruise 2024/25
Overland Programmes World Cruise 2023/24
Australia: Sydney & the mystical magic of Uluru
3 Days | 28. - 31. January 2024
Australia as you have never experienced it before! Departing Sydney, we make our way to Uluru, the magical sacred site formerly also known as Ayers Rock. The very next morning will find you standing on the Talinguru Nyakunytjaku lookout point, watching the monolith shimmer in a thousand shades of red as the sun rises over it. We will then spend the day immersing ourselves in the culture and mysticism of this exceptional natural monument until the sun disappears once again behind it.
This tour also stops at the mystical Kata Tjuta rock formations, Walpa Gorge and the impressive “Field of Lights” art installation. By the time we leave to travel on to Melbourne, you will have experienced the full mystical magic of Uluru!
Overland Programmes World Cruise 2024/2025
India: Agra & Taj Mahal in all its facets
4 Days | 15. - 18. November 2024
India without the Taj Mahal? Not with nicko cruises! Our overland programme will first fly you to Delhi, where you can visit many of the highlights of India’s sprawling capital on a fascinating sightseeing tour. The next day you will then travel by bus to Agra, the capital of the Mogul dynasties of the 16th and 17th centuries.First you will visit the Red Fort, a fortress and palace complex built during the era of the Mogul emperors, followed by a spectacular sunset at the Taj Mahal.
And because the sunrise there is no less mystical, you will be on the spot in time to begin the following day in this magical place. Come and see for yourself that this incredible mausoleum made of pure white marble is really something amazing to behold! After an afternoon at your leisure in Delhi and a trip through Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw the next morning, you will then fly to Kochi where you will reboard the VASCO DA GAMA.
Argentina & Brazil: The brute force of nature at Iguaçu
2 Days | 18. - 20. February 2025
We travel by plane from Paranaguá to Foz do Iguaçu. This small, bustling town is situated at the confl uence of the Iguaçu and Paraná rivers, close to the border between Brazil and Argentina, and is commonly regarded as the gateway to the majestic Iguaçu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will bring you so close to this natural spectacle that you will need a rain jacket to protect yourself from the constant water spray.
You will have plenty of time to visit Iguaçu National Park from Argentina and walk very close between the individual waterfalls on the upper and lower circular trails. The Ecological Jungle train will also drop you off for a walk to the spectacular Devil’s Gorge vantage point. We explore the falls from the Brazilian side. Our 1.5-kilometre hike leads us past breathtaking views over various impressive cascades including the Devil’s Throat and the Two Sisters.
