Rome, Italy to Barcelona, Spain - 6/1/11Mediterranean Splendor: 13-night itinerary, June 1, 2011.
Spectacular Renaissance art, intricate medieval architecture, and warm Mediterranean sun are just the beginning for this unforgettable 13-night voyage. Tour the incomparable Roman Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Enjoy special VIP entrance to Florence Italy's Gallerie dell' Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Stroll the “Street of Love” – a beautiful pathway along the Cinque Terre seaside. Visit the birthplace of Columbus. Play the part of a jet-setter in Monaco’s Casino Square. And wander through the Palace of the Popes in Avignon – a sumptuously decorated maze of galleries, chambers, and passages. And taste fabulous wines in a 17th-century French chateau. It’s a trip you hope will never end. But at least the memories are forever.
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01 | Rome, Italy June 1, 2011
Arrive in Rome, Italy, your gateway to Civitavecchia, and check into your included hotel. | Day
02 | Rome / Civitavecchia June 2, 2011
See legendary sites such as the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Baths of Caracalla, the Castel Sant’Angelo, the Arch of Constantine, and more before boarding the Spirit of Oceanus.
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03 | Bonifacio, Corsica June 3, 2011
Explore historic buildings, such as the 700-year-old church of St. Dominique, the Place des Armes, the Jardins des Vestiges, and the Chapel St. Roch. | Day
04 | Ile Rousse June 4, 2011
Visit Calvi, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and site of the battle that cost Lord Nelson his eye. Explore quaint country villages. And taste olive oil at a stunning botanical garden. | Day
05 | Livorno / Pisa / Florence, Italy June 5, 2011
Highlights include the Leaning Tower, Giotto’s Campanile, and VIP access to the Galleria del’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David and other Renaissance masterpieces.
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06 | Portovenere June 6, 2011
Enjoy the Cinque Terre National Park. Cruise to Portovenere and the island of Palmaria. Stroll the old town neighborhood shops and restaurants of Monterosso al Mare.
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07 | Portofino June 7, 2011
Discover the spectacular resorts of Portofino, Rapallo, and Santa Margherita. Explore waterfront restaurants, cafés, and boutiques. See a 16th century castle. | Day
08 | Villefranche-sur-Mer, France June 8, 2011
Drive along a small part of the Grand Prix circuit to Monaco. Visit Casino Square and Monaco’s old city, home to the tomb of Princess Grace. | Day
09 | Antibes June 9, 2011
Visit the Picasso Museum, located inside the medieval castle of Grimaldi. Enjoy spectacular panoramas of the Mediterranean from the museum terrace. Enjoy the tastes and smells of the “Provencal Market.” | Day
10 | Avignon / Port St. Louis-du-Rhône (Camargue) June 11, 2011
Motorcoach to Avignon and walk the narrow streets past the Pont d’Avignon. Visit the Palace of the Popes, once the seat of the Catholic Church. Explore Les Baux de Provence, settled as far back as 6,000 B.C. Pass through the incredible wildlife sanctuary of the Camargue region.
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11 | Sete June 11, 2011
Here in the “Venice of Languedoc,” discover the Canal du Midi, which joins the Mediterranean with the Atlantic. Savor the ancient-to-modern contrasts of Montpellier. Taste fine wines at 17th-century Chateau Flaugergues.
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12 | Port Vendres/Carcassonne June 12, 2011
Explore Fontfroide Abbey, a self-sustaining monastic community withdrawn from the secular world. Travel to Carcassonne, a fortified town featuring 52 towers and two concentric walls.
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13 | Barcelona, Spain June 13, 2011
Explore the ancient Gothic Quarter and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. Take a guided tour of Old Barcelona and the Picasso Museum. And discover chic bistros, boutiques, and galleries.
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14 | Barcelona, Spain June 14, 2011
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage.
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All meals are included aboard the ship. |
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