DAY 1, Friday – Depart USA
Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment

DAY 2, Saturday – Arrive in Venice
Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Venice Lido. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Sunday – Venice City Tour
Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Visit St. Mark’s Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge’s Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own
Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Monday – Pisa Sightseeing En Route to Florence
Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. On arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. En route to Florence, visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting with local specialties. Evening at leisure
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Tuesday – Florence City Tour
Today’s morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery’s renowned “Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the “Old Bridge”. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Florence. This evening, dine in an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside
(Optional Uffizi Gallery Tour PM, $65): **available for purchase Only in Italy from your tour escort. ** 
Florence and the fine arts are synonymous. This guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery provides insight to the history of the structure and its collections. Originally the private collection of the Medici family, the palazzo was opened to the public in 1765. Your tour highlights exceptional examples of Florentine painting with an aim to help you better understand the works of masters including Giotto, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Following the tour, enjoy a refreshment break and complimentary beverage at the museum’s cafe, which features a breathtaking view of the city. Tour participation guarantees immediate entry to the Gallery, with no lengthy waits in oftentimes two-three hour queues. **Important: Please note that the Museum has a limited maximum capacity and therefore reserves the right to restrict admission. In this case we may not be able to offer the tour. Price is based on minimum number of passengers.
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6, Wednesday – Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome
Today travel along the famous “Sun Route” motorway to the medieval the city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto’s frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Thursday – Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter’s Square, passing Bernini’s famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo’s Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion and is considered to be among the most compelling of all works of art in the Western world. The remainder of the day is at leisure
Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Friday – Tour Ancient Rome
This morning, a historic tour of “ancient Rome” takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Saturday – Embark Cruise
Enjoy the morning at leisure in Rome before transferring to the port in Civitavecchia. The ship sails at 7:00 pm. Sail overnight to Genoa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10, Sunday – Full Day in Genoa
Today, arrive in Genoa at 7:00 am. From the ancient port, which ushered in the Genoa’s first golden age, to the signature Medieval Gates, to the Christopher Columbus monument, Genoa is a rich in interesting sights. See La Lanterna, the oldest working lighthouse in the world or visit the Aquarium of Genoa, one of Europe’s largest. This evening at 7:00 pm, set sail for Corsica
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11, Monday – Full Day in Ajaccio, Corsica
Today at 7:00 am, dock in Ajaccio, located on the island of Corsica. Ajaccio is perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of Napoleon and this is reflected in the many statues and tributes to him throughout the city. Stroll the quaint streets, or explore the surrounding countryside and experience the natural beauty of Corsica. Set sail for Spain at 4:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12, Tuesday – Full Day in Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona at 9:00 am. Barcelona is considered one of the most artistic and culturally rich cities in Spain. Perhaps stop at Park Guell, one of Barcelona’s largest urban parks designed by Gaudi, the famous Catalan architect. Originally planned to be an exclusive area for the richest families of Barcelona’s bourgeoisie, it later became a public park. Though the park was never fully completed, it is considered one of Gaudi’s most colorful and playful works. Then continue to the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece and Europe’s most unconventional church. Sail for Palma at 8:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13, Wednesday – Full Day in Palma De Mallorca
Today at 7:00 am, dock in Palma De Mallorca, the capital of Spain’s Balearic Islands. It is the vacation destination of Spanish royalty. Visit the Castell de Bellver, housing an archaeological and classical sculpture museum, or stroll through the historic center of the city. See La Seu, the city’s cathedral, with a vaulted nave only slightly lower than St. Peter’s Basilica. For art lovers, the Museum of Contemporary Art is a must-see. Sail for Tunis at 3:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 14, Thursday – Full Day in Tunis
Arrive in Tunis at 2:00 pm. From the port of La Goulette, set off and explore Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. For a sensory experience unlike any other, navigate the city’s medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where close-packed souks offer silver, perfumes, spices, and carpets amid a clamorous, vibrant atmosphere. Set sail at 8:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 15, Friday – At Sea
Enjoy a day at sea aboard the ship as you sail across the Mediterranean to Italy. Take advantage of your ship’s many unique features including the rock climbing wall and indoor ice-skating rink, or simply relax by one of the pools
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 16, Saturday – Depart for the USA
This morning, arrive to Civitavecchia at 7:00 am. Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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