DAY 1 – Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Venice. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2 – Arrive in Venice
Arrive and transfer to your hotel independently. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Venice

DAY 3 – Full Day in Venice
Today is free to discover Venice on your own. Perhaps visit St. Mark’s Square or take a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its fine glasswork. Be sure not to miss an opportunity to ride in a gondola on the famous canals that have made this city one of the most romantic destinations in the world
Optional: Walking Tour of Venice (AM)
Optional: Gondola Serenade
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 – Embark Cruise
Enjoy the morning at leisure before transferring to the port in the early afternoon. This afternoon get settled in your cabin and begin exploring the many unique features of your floating hotel. The ship will remain docked in Venice this evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 – Morning in Venice
This morning is free to relax on board or further discover the winding alleyways and canals of Venice. The ship will set sail at 1:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner

DAY 6 – Full Day in Dubrovnik
This morning arrive in Dubrovnik at 10:00 am. Situated at the edge of the Adriatic Sea in the very south of Croatia, Dubrovnik is rich in history and natural beauty. With bays, beaches, steep cliffs and dense woodland areas, Dubrovnik’s landscape is unexpected. Although severely damaged in the attack by the Serbs and Montenegrins in the fall of 1991, Dubrovnik’s impressive medieval architecture and its beautiful Mediterranean landscape still remain. Set sail for Corfu at 6:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 – Full Day in Corfu
Arrive to Corfu, Greece at 10:00 am. Known as the “Emerald Island” because of its lush greenery and breathtaking beauty, Corfu is one of the hidden treasures of the Mediterranean. The second largest of the seven Ionian Islands, Corfu has a breathtaking coastline and a lush countryside filled with olive groves, cypress, lemon and orange trees. Perhaps hike to the top of Mount Pantokrator for a panoramic view of the island’s natural beauty. Set sail at 8:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8 – Full Day in Argostoli, Greece
Today at 7:00 am, dock in Argostoli, located on Greece’s breathtaking Ionian Sea. Explore the picturesque beaches or visit the fishing village of Fiskardo for some excellent Greek cuisine. Explore all the island has to offer including museums or Melassani Cave. Sail for Santorini at 4:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 – Full Day in Santorini
At 10:00 am arrive on the Greek Island of Santorini, known throughout the world for its stunning Red Beach, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs. Its harbor, the island’s distinctive caldera, was formed thousands of years ago by one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in history. This event, which created the island’s placid harbor, is believed to have led to the demise of the ancient Minoan culture and inspired several Greek myths. Set sail at 7:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 – At Sea
Enjoy a day at sea aboard the ship as you sail across the sparkling Mediterranean. Take advantage of your ship’s many unique features including the Explorations Café, Hydro Pool, luxury shops or the Ocean Bar
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11 – Catania, Italy
This morning arrive in Catania at 8:00 am. While in Sicily, visit the Greek temples, Roman Mosaics and Norman Cathedrals. Take time to see Taormina and a Greco-Roman Theatre. Set sail this afternoon at 5:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 – Full Day in Naples
Today at 8:00 am, dock in Naples, located on Italy’s breathtaking southern coast. Explore this picturesque city, or join an excursion to see the impressive sites in the area. Go to the city of Pompeii, destroyed by the Volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD, and has remained remarkably well-preserved by the ash that buried it, or marvel at the natural beauty of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, including the Isle of Capri, with its towering rock cliffs and turquoise waters. Sail for Rome this evening at 6:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13 – Full day in Rome
Arrive this morning at 7:00 am and enjoy a full day at leisure while docked in Civitavecchia, the port of Rome located 90 minutes from the city center. Join one of the many optional tours throughout Rome, or explore the Eternal City on your own. Perhaps take a stroll through ancient Rome and visit the Forum, the Coliseum and Pantheon. Be sure not to miss the artistic treasures of the city such as the Vatican Museum’s collection of works by Raphael and Michelangelo, including the breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stop by one of the several museums packed with artifacts from the ancient city, or take a walk through the numerous piazzas and marvel at the sculptural works on display in the open air. Tonight, set sail for Livorno at 8:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 14 – Full Day in Livorno
This morning at 7:00 am, arrive in Livorno, located in the heart of the Tuscany region of Italy. Enjoy the beautiful countryside or opt to visit nearby Florence and Pisa. Florence is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and is world renowned for its art galleries, including the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is housed, and the Uffizi Gallery. Pisa is home to spectacular churches as well as the iconic Leaning Tower. Set sail this evening at 8:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 15 – At Sea
Enjoy a day at sea to relax and reflect on your journey as you take in the beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 16 – Depart for the USA
This morning, at 7:00 am, arrive in Barcelona, and transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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