MEDITERRANEAN VOYAGE: MONTE -CARLO TO
ATHENS ITINERARY:
1. Arrive Nice
Tour begins: Fairmont Monte Carlo at 6:00 PM. A transfer is
included upon arrival from Nice Côte d’Azur International
Airport to the Fairmont Monte Carlo. Join us for a welcome
reception and dinner tonight. Meals D
2. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Venture into the countryside to explore the medieval hilltop
villages of Menton on the Italian border, and lovely Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
Spend the remainder of the day as you wish in glamourous
Monte-Carlo. Meals BL
• 3. Côte d’Azur / Embark Ship
Explore the picturesque coastal village of Cap Ferrat, where
the impeccably groomed estate of Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild
perfumes the air with fragrances from seven different gardens
inspired by her travels; tour the mansion and grounds, and enjoy
time at leisure. Embark your Regent cruise ship this afternoon.
Meals BD
• 4. Ancient Glories of Rome
Drive from Civitavecchia to Rome for lunch amidst the
historic sights of the Piazza di Spagna and a walking tour of
ancient sites that takes you to the Piazza Navona, the Pantheon
and Trevi Fountain. See the walls of the Colosseum, the Roman
Forum and St. Peter’s Basilica en route to your ship. Set sail
for Sorrento tonight. Meals BLD
• 5. Isle of Capri
A high-speed hydrofoil whisks you from Sorrento to Capri;
open-air convertibles await to show you the sights. Visit the
beautiful Cesare Augustus Gardens, explore Anacapri and tour the
museum and grounds of Villa San Michele, built atop impressive
Roman ruins. Meals BLD
• 6. Medieval Taormina, Sicily
Cast anchor in the quintessential port city of Giardini-Naxos
in view of Mt. Etna; spend the morning in the walled mountaintop
town of Taormina, steeped in colorful bougainvillaea-decked
courtyards and ancient history. Enjoy time at leisure to have
lunch on your own in town or return to the ship. Meals BLD
• 7. Day at Sea
Indulge in the six-star amenities of your luxurious cruise
ship today as she charts a course towards Turkey. A wide array
of activities and recreational facilities includes the
award-winning Carita Spa, named “Best Cruise Line Spa” in Conde
Nast Traveler’s 2006 Readers Poll. Meals BLD
• 8. Classical City of Ephesus
Explore the best preserved ancient city in the eastern
Mediterranean on a journey from Kusadasi to Ephesus; highlights
include the Library of Celsus, the Selçuk Museum and the
stunning Temple of Artemis. Meals BLD
• 9. Santorini, Greece
Gracing photos all over the world, Santorini’s cliffside
treasures overlook the pure blue waters of an ancient caldera,
which some claim conceals the lost city of Atlantis. See the
whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches of Oia and Fira; and
enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own. Meals BD
• 10. Disembark Ship / Discover Athens
Disembark in Piraeus, gateway to Athens, where
archaeological wonders like the Acropolis and the Parthenon
stand as enduring testimony to the birthplace of western
civilization. A city sightseeing tour today offers a memorable
overview of Athens’ famous landmarks. Meals BL
11. Ancient Athens
Experience life in Athens, past and present, today. Visit
the private Benaki Museum vividly chronicling Greek history and
attend a Greek cooking demonstration. Join us for a farewell
reception and dinner tonight. Meals BLD
12. Journey Home
Tour ends: Athens. A transfer from the Hilton Athens to
Athens Int’l Airport is included. Allow a minimum of 2 1⁄2 hours
for flight check-in. ~ Meals B
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