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Grand
Mediterranean Cruise
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Day
1
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Rome
(Civitavecchia), Italy
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Start
and end your cruise in the "Eternal City" where the sights from
the past are everywhere intermixed with those of a great modern Rome. Visit
the Roman Coliseum with it's colorful history, the Pantheon where the vast
142'-cupola is being restored and view Leonardo's masterpiece on the ceiling
of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican (left). Enjoy a cup of espresso in
one of the many sidewalk cafes along the Via Venito. Visit the Trevi Fountain
- drop a coin and make a wish. There is no doubt that you'll learn the meaning
of la dolce vita (the sweet life) when you visit Rome. |
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Day
2
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Naples,
Italy
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Naples, located in beautiful southern
Italy, is the country's third most populous city. You'll immediately feel
the friendly spirit of this sunny metropolis as you sample its historic
sights, fabulous shopping galleria and irresistible cuisine. Mount Vesuvius,
the ruins of Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and the romantic isle of Capri's
famous Blue Grotto are just a short drive from the city. |
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Day
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Venice,
Italy
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No city in the world is as dazzlingly
different as Venice, a seaport built on more than 100 islands. In this magnificent
Renaissance realm of canals, bridges and merchants on the Adriatic, gondoliers
stand up to sing while they row. Even the buses are boats! You'll never
forget the thrill of your first magical moments in St. Mark's Square or
being part of the aquatic parade that never ends along the Grand Canal.
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Day
6
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
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This magnificent walled
city on the blue Adriatic Sea is an architectural wonder. As a centuries-old
trading center, it once rivaled the famed Venice. Today, its amazing history
is reflected in its many monuments and museums. You'll find it exhilarating
to explore the man-made treasures such as Old Town and the city's famous
wall, but don't miss such natural pleasures as the nearby beaches. |
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Day
8
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Messina,
Italy
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This busy seaport, on
the Strait of Messina, has a colorful history that includes occupation by
the Arabs in the 9th century A.D. and an insurrection against the Bourbons
in the late 1700s. Today this charming city entices tourists with its historical
settings , including a museum with works by Caravaggio. Messina also serves
as the gateway to Taormina where visitors can experience amazing views of
snowcapped Mount Etna. |
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Day
10
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Barcelona,
Spain
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Located on the Mediterranean
Sea, Barcelona is Spain's most cosmopolitan city. It is especially well
known for its vitality and style, as you will see on Las Ramblas, Barcelona's
main thoroughfare. The city, while boasting monuments that are Romanesque,
Gothic and Renaissance in style, also captivates visitors with its incredible
modern architecture. Among those worthy of attention, are the whimsical
works of the legendary architect Antonio Gaudí (left). |
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Day
11
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Cannes,
France
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Cannes is on the
Gold Coast of France. While most famous for the seasonal Cannes Film Festival,
this seaside city is an international year-round center of culture. We encourage
you to take in the view from Mount Chevalier, shop in the markets and stroll
along the waterfront of the old port where humble fishing vessels sit in
wonderful contrast to the million-dollar yachts. Or take a scenic drive
to beautiful Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco. Best of all just
take the day off and relax in the sun and enjoy the view from the beach.
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Day
12
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Livorno
(Florence), Italy
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The port of Livorno serves
both Florence and Pisa in the beautiful Tuscany region of Italy. Florence
- the cradle of the Renaissance - is a city of treasures. Here you will
find some of the world's greatest artworks in the Uffizi Gallery, from such
masters as Leonardo da Vinci and Boticelli. You'll be astonished by the
magnificent frescoes, ornate cathedrals and Ghiberti's famous doors, the
Gates of Paradise. But of all the masterpieces, the one you can't leave
without seeing is, of course, Michelangelo's David (left). After viewing
the great works of art, go shopping for some more contemporary objects at
the shops located in the Ponte Vecchio, just outside of the Uffizi Gallery
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and descriptions courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line, Travel and Leisure,
travel.yahoo.com (Lonely Planet, flick.r), and Tan-S Designs.
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