Summary
In Brief
- 1 Night Venice
- 1 Night Dubrovnik
- 1 Night Kotor
- 1 Night Tirana
- 1 Night Argostolion
- 1 Night Taormina
- 1 Night Pompeii
- 1 Night Rome
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Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Venice
Savor the majestic beauty of this amazing city as you glide along its canals and under its bridges, opulent palazzi and elegant churches lining the route. Discover Venice's secret quarters down narrow alleys opening into spacious campos. Admire the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Visit lovely Burano and the glass factories on Murano. Or enjoy the scenic countryside with its stunning Palladian villas.
Day
2
Dubrovnik
Enjoy a walk through this famous walled medieval city and its exquisite Venetian monuments. See the Franciscan monastery and explore the Rector's palace and the cathedral. Or explore the countryside with a visit to lovely Cavtat, an enchanting seaside resort that began life as a Greek and then Roman colony. Then visit a local family in a Konavle Valley village and enjoy their hospitality over a traditional welcome of brandy and figs with a serenade by local musicians.
Day
3
Kotor
Kotor is a beautiful walled medieval city of twisting, pink-paved streets, markets and architecture reflecting Byzantine to Venetian influences. Stroll through the compact old town, admire the impressive walls and tour the imposing St. Tryphon Cathedral, consecrated in 1166.
Day
4
Tirana (Durres), Albania
Tour the National Museum of History with archaeological artifacts going back as far as 100,000 years or jump ahead a few millennia and relive the Byzantine era at the Fortress of Justinian. Examine everything from modern art to 800-year-old religious icons at the National Art Gallery or climb the city’s clock tower for fabulous views.
Day
5
Argostoli (Cephalonia), Greece
This capital of the island of Cephalonia resides in a sheltered bay along Koutavos Lagoon, where you might catch a glimpse of a loggerhead turtle. The stone obelisk of the Drapano Bridge and the Lighthouse of Saint Theodore are two of the island's distinctive landmarks. Discover relics from the Mycenaean, Hellenistic and Roman periods in the city's archaeological museum.
Day
6
Taormina
Enjoy magnificent panoramic views on the way up to the town, where you can stroll down medieval lanes past stunning palaces. See the famed Greek theater and its fantastic view of Mount Etna. Or take a trip to the volcano itself and get a first-hand look at cones, craters and lava streams from previous eruptions and a fantastic view over the Gulf of Catania. Venture into the countryside and its lovely hill towns, one with a Norman castle built of black lava, and visit beautiful old Catania.
Day
7
Naples/Pompeii
Spend a day exploring the fabulous ruins of ancient Pompeii or Herculaneum with their stunning temples, frescoes and mosaics. Explore fascinating Naples and its famed museums, visit charming Sorrento or take a boat trip to the beautiful Isle of Capri.
Day
8
Rome
Travel to Rome and revel in the magnificent monuments, from the ancient Roman Forum and Coliseum to the splendor of St. Peter's Basilica with Michelangelo's Pietà and his breathtaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Or enjoy a drive through the lush farmlands of the Roman countryside to lovely medieval Castelgandolfo.
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Pricing
Any element of this cruise can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Prices
8-day cruise
from £3,275 pp incl. flights
Penthouse Suite (PH1):
£3,275
Penthouse Suite Offer. Includes free Internet & drinks
Our offer includes flights with British Airways, private overseas transfers and FREE Unlimited Internet, plus choose one of the below:
- 4 Shore Excursions
- House Beverage Package
- US$400 Shipboard Credit
Amenities are per stateroom
Includes on board:
- Unlimited soft drinks, bottled water, cappuccino, espresso, teas and juices
- Shuttle service from ship to city centre in many ports of call
- Room service dining 24 hours a day
- Dining at all specialty restaurants
- Free Wi-Fi
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