CRUISING MEDITERRANEAN SHORES ITINERARY:
1. Arrive Rome
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Rome Cavalieri Hilton. A transfer from
Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport to the Rome Cavalieri Hilton,
overlooking the Vatican, is included. Join us for a welcome
reception and dinner. Rome Cavalieri Hilton ~ Meals D
2. Explore Rome, “The Eternal City”
Discover timeless Rome on a morning sightseeing tour,
viewing sites such as Piazza Barberini and Bernini’s fountain,
the Circus Maximus, and the ruins of the Roman Forum and the
Colosseum. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the city as
you wish. Rome Cavalieri Hilton ~ Meals B
3. Rome / Embark ms Noordam
A guided visit of the Vatican includes St. Peter’s Basilica
and the Sistine Chapel. Travel to the port of Civitavecchia
where you’ll board your five-star ship, ms Noordam, to begin
your 10-night cruise to port cities in five of the most
fascinating countries in the Western Mediterranean! Aboard
ms Noordam ~ Meals BLD
4. M Life in Tuscany / Remarkable Pisa
Experience daily life in Tuscany when you have lunch in
Lucca, boasting stunning Romanesque churches, piazzas and a
Roman amphitheatre within its 17th-century walls. In
world-famous Pisa, take a walking tour of the “Square of
Miracles,” where four major works of medieval architecture,
including the Leaning Tower, are found.
Aboard ms Noordam ~ Meals BLD
5. Monte-Carlo / Villa Ephrussi
Upon arrival in Monte-Carlo, enjoy a tour plus time on your
own to explore Monaco’s capital. Travel to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
on the French Riviera this afternoon and tour the lavish estate
and gardens of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
Aboard ms Noordam ~ Meals BLD
6. Cruise to Barcelona / Day at Sea
As ms Noordam makes her way across the Western Mediterranean
bound for the Spanish coast, relax and enjoy the ship’s abundant
activities and amenities.
Aboard ms Noordam ~ Meals BLD
7. Savor the Day in Barcelona
Explore the port city of Barcelona today, rightfully
claiming its place as one of Europe’s greatest cities. Tour the
Barri Gòtic (Gothic quarter), Las Ramblas and Gaudi’s unfinished
Sagrada Familia. Spend the afternoon as you please; admission is
included to the Picasso Museum. Aboard ms Noordam ~ Meals
BLD
8. Enjoy the Pleasures of Majorca
Your ship calls on lovely Majorca, jewel of the Balearic
Islands; explore Palma de Majorca, the island’s capital, and the
quaint 14th-century village of Valldemossa.
Aboard ms Noordam ~ Meals BLD
9. Sail to Tunisia / Day at Sea
Indulge in the luxuries of the ms Noordam as she heads south
on a full day’s sail to the North African coast. Aboard ms
Noordam ~ Meals BLD
10. Explore Tunisia and Ancient Carthage
Wake up in Tunisia to begin a day of enriching discoveries.
See the Roman Mosaics on a visit to the Bardo Museum. Take a
walking tour of Mdina, explore the ruins of Carthage, and visit
the seaside village of Sidi Bou Saïd.
Aboard ms Noordam ~ Meals BLD
11. A Taste of Palermo
Dock in Sicily at the historic port of Palermo. Visit the
eccentrically decorated Porto Nuovo, the lavish Palazzo dei
Normani, 16th-century Fontana Pretoria, and the imposing Teatro
Massimo. Sample regional culinary specialties at a local
restaurant in Palermo and spend some time exploring as you
please this afternoon.
Aboard ms Noordam ~ Meals BLD
12. Discover Naples / Ancient Pompeii
Go ashore in Naples for an excursion to ancient Pompeii.
After lunch, join us on a guided visit to Museo Archeologico
Nazionale, or you can spend the afternoon on your own relaxing
aboard the ship or exploring Naples. Aboard ms Noordam ~
Meals BLD
13. Disembark Ship / Journey Home
Return to Civitavecchia; disembark ms Noordam for a coach
transfer to the Rome airport at 8:00 AM. Tour ends: Rome’s
Leonardo da Vinci Airport 21/2 hours before the departure of our
selected flights. Meals B
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