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The Art of the Extended Journey
The Art of the Extended Journey
With AmaWaterways, create once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Salty sea spray hangs in the air at the rugged, western extreme of San Sebastián, Spain’s Ondarreta Beach. Over the crashing waves comes the sound of a clear, haunting musical note—like air through a pan flute. Three strange, steel figures contort against the sky. Named Peine del Viento, or “wind comb,” the piece is mounted into boulders on the shoreline, channeling the raw energy of the Cantabrian Sea. Installed nearly 50 years ago by Basque artist Eduardo Chillida, the loom over small tunnels is bored into the rock, breathing hypnotic music as the surf rises and ebbs. The sounds and sites of Chillida’s creation invite a meditative moment for any visitor—the mood dictated by the hue of the sky and the force of the surf.
This kind of place can be discovered by those who take the time to truly experience San Sebastián, and guests of AmaWaterways are adding such land experiences to already robust itineraries. Through March 2025, two- to four-night land packages are complimentary with select 2025 and 2026 European bookings, including stays at world-class hotels, daily breakfasts, guided excursions, and seamless transfers.
Whether it’s art, architecture, gastronomy, or the wild outdoors that tugs at your heartstrings, land extensions mean more of it. Some of the options include visiting Prague’s UNESCO-protected Old Town and world’s largest ancient castle complex; the Netherlands’ Zaanse Schans windmills near Amsterdam; the cobblestone streets and chocolate shops of elegant Zurich, or the snowy mountain-ringed serenity of Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Here are two additional land experiences that bring travelers closer to world-heritage artworks.
Retrace the route that inspired Picasso
Extending the Taste of Bordeaux itinerary with a Spanish coast expedition brings guests two nights in the gastronomic capital of San Sebastian—home to Chillida’s sculpture—and two nights in Bilbao, where Frank Gerhy’s architectural marvel, the Guggenheim Museum, redefines how art is experienced. At the Guggenheim, visitors can spend time with another masterpiece: Picasso’s Guernica. The 1937 German and Italian bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War inspired the epic, large-scale painting of grief and resilience. This land extension traces the artist’s inspiration, bringing travelers not only to the museum but to the town of Guernica itself.
Walk in Cézanne’s footsteps
Those who add a three-night pre- or post-cruise package onto the Essence of Burgundy & Provence itinerary are immersed in the beauty of the cliffs of Eze and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, and in the glamour of Monaco’s Monte Carlo, with its world-famous Formula 1 circuit. The add-on also brings travelers two hours down the coast in Aix-en-Provence to lay eyes on Sainte-Victoire. Cézanne’s favorite subject, this limestone mountain appears in more than 80 oils and watercolors by the artist, who spent much of his youth surveying it.
Step aboard a world of unparalleled experiences.
CRUISE GPS
The Art of the Extended Journey
The Art of the Extended Journey
With AmaWaterways, create once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Salty sea spray hangs in the air at the rugged, western extreme of San Sebastián, Spain’s Ondarreta Beach. Over the crashing waves comes the sound of a clear, haunting musical note—like air through a pan flute. Three strange, steel figures contort against the sky. Named Peine del Viento, or “wind comb,” the piece is mounted into boulders on the shoreline, channeling the raw energy of the Cantabrian Sea. Installed nearly 50 years ago by Basque artist Eduardo Chillida, the loom over small tunnels is bored into the rock, breathing hypnotic music as the surf rises and ebbs. The sounds and sites of Chillida’s creation invite a meditative moment for any visitor—the mood dictated by the hue of the sky and the force of the surf.
This kind of place can be discovered by those who take the time to truly experience San Sebastián, and guests of AmaWaterways are adding such land experiences to already robust itineraries. Through March 2025, two- to four-night land packages are complimentary with select 2025 and 2026 European bookings, including stays at world-class hotels, daily breakfasts, guided excursions, and seamless transfers.
Whether it’s art, architecture, gastronomy, or the wild outdoors that tugs at your heartstrings, land extensions mean more of it. Some of the options include visiting Prague’s UNESCO-protected Old Town and world’s largest ancient castle complex; the Netherlands’ Zaanse Schans windmills near Amsterdam; the cobblestone streets and chocolate shops of elegant Zurich, or the snowy mountain-ringed serenity of Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Here are two additional land experiences that bring travelers closer to world-heritage artworks.
Retrace the route that inspired Picasso
Extending the Taste of Bordeaux itinerary with a Spanish coast expedition brings guests two nights in the gastronomic capital of San Sebastian—home to Chillida’s sculpture—and two nights in Bilbao, where Frank Gerhy’s architectural marvel, the Guggenheim Museum, redefines how art is experienced. At the Guggenheim, visitors can spend time with another masterpiece: Picasso’s Guernica. The 1937 German and Italian bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War inspired the epic, large-scale painting of grief and resilience. This land extension traces the artist’s inspiration, bringing travelers not only to the museum but to the town of Guernica itself.
Walk in Cézanne’s footsteps
Those who add a three-night pre- or post-cruise package onto the Essence of Burgundy & Provence itinerary are immersed in the beauty of the cliffs of Eze and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, and in the glamour of Monaco’s Monte Carlo, with its world-famous Formula 1 circuit. The add-on also brings travelers two hours down the coast in Aix-en-Provence to lay eyes on Sainte-Victoire. Cézanne’s favorite subject, this limestone mountain appears in more than 80 oils and watercolors by the artist, who spent much of his youth surveying it.
Step aboard a world of unparalleled experiences.
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Jessika's enduring passion for travel began on Pine Island in South Florida, where the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico and later the majestic mountains of Wyoming instilled in her a love for exploring new horizons. Growing up near Yellowstone National Park fueled her adventurous spirit, embracing places others dream of visiting. Her journey commenced in 2001 with Cody Trolley Tours, sharing the charm of her hometown in Wyoming.
Her career took a transformative turn in 2010 with Holland America Line, where she thrived as a Librarian, Travel Guide, and Assistant Shore Excursion Manager, traveling across all seven continents, and visiting nearly seventy countries. Meeting her Dutch husband, Marcel, along the way, Jessika embraced life on land and at sea, driven by a shared passion for cultural immersion and exploration.
By 2024, Jessika embraced her role as a Travel Advisor, with a focus on world cruise travel. She revels in crafting seamless back-to-back itineraries for retirees and s ...