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12 days -November 21-December 2, 2010
$1995 ppdo includes Air!
Introducing Costa Cruises….
Named one of the “top 10 cruise lines” by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and awarded five stars by Fielding’s Cruise Guide, Costa Cruise Lines is #1 in Europe for a number of reasons.
First of all, Costa--the world’s fifth largest cruise lines--is based there and has been sailing the continent’s best ports for 60 years. Costa boasts 11 luxurious ships and 87 itineraries to 112 ports in 43 countries (including in the United States). Costa Cruises is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines, comprised of Holland America, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Windstar Cruises, and The Yachts of Seabourn.
Costa’s Italian-inspired ships have earned four stars in service, food and entertainment from Modern Maturity, and the cruise line was selected as having “Best Mediterranean Itineraries” by the readers of Porthole magazine. Costa Cruises is also South America’s number 1 cruise line.
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Day 1: Depart today from Los Angeles International Airport on your overnight flight to Italy. In-flight meals, entertainment en route.
Day 2: ROME, ITALY. Welcome to the eternal city of Rome, Italy’s vibrant capital. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day and evening at leisure. HOTEL CICERONE(or similar)
Vatican City, Rome
Day 3: ROME/CRUISING. A full day at leisure to explore the city. Opt to visit the treasures of the Vatican, or take a city tour. Later, transfer to the port of Civitavechhia on the Mediterranean Sea and board your ship, the luxurious Costa Mediterranea. Set sail at 7:00 p.m. (B, D)
Costa Mediterranea
Day 4 & 5: AT SEA. Rich in amenities, the Costa Mediterranea offers a peaceful and elegant way to cruise. Choose from an array of activity options, spend relaxing hours in her lounges, or relax on deck by the pool. At night, fine fare abounds in refined dining rooms and specialty restaurants, followed by live entertainment rivaling anything on shore. Named one of the “Top 10 cruise Lines” by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and awarded five stars by Fielding’s Cruise Guide, Costa Cruise Lines is based in Europe and has been sailing the continent’s best ports for 60 years. (B,L,D)
Day 6: ALEXANDRIA and PORT SAID, EGYPT. 8 a.m.-11:00 p.m. The former Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Now, Alexandria serves as the gateway to Cairo and Giza, where another Ancient Wonder—the Great Pyramids can be visited, as well as the Egyptian Museum and Nile River.(B,L,D)
Giza, Egypt
Day 7: JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. 8:00 a.m.-7:00 pm. A full day to visit some of the most magnificent holy shrines in the world, as Jerusalem is central to 3 major religions. Also: Nazareth, Galilee, and Bethlehem.(B,L,D)
Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem
Day 8: LIMASSOL, CYPRUS. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This historical island was the final stop of the Crusaders before reaching the Holy Land, where many lost their lives. Opt to visit the Crusader castle at Kolossi, or Greek ruins. (B,L,D)
Day 9: RHODES, GREECE.7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Another stop the Crusaders made en route to the Holy Land, Rhodes—site of the Colossus,one of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World—is a walled city largely unchanged since the 13 th century. Turkish markets and the Acropolis at the charming town of Lindos invite exploration. (B,L,D)
The Acropolis, Athens
Day 10: ATHENS ( PIRAEUS), GREECE. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Piraeus is the gateway to Athens, the Birthplace ofWestern Civilization. Most visitors opt to visit the Parthenon on the hill of the Acropolis, but there is also the interesting Archaeology Museum, which contrasts Egyptian and Greek art, as well as the lively Plaka shopping district.(B,L,D)
Day 11: OLYMPIA (KATAKOLON)/ ATHENS, GREECE. 8:00 a.m. Disembark after breakfast and tour the original site of the Olympics. Here, yet another Ancient Wonder once stood: the Temple of Zeus. Later, enjoy a scenic drive to the Greek capital, Athens, where you will overnight. HOTEL DIVANI PALACE (B)
Day 12: ATHENS/USA Your homebound flight from Athens arrives in Los Angeles the same day. (B)
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$1995 includes all this:
Round trip airfare from Los Angeles to Rome and return from Athens aboard Lufthansa Airlines
First Class accommodations in Rome and Athens with buffet breakfasts
Sightseeing tour of ancient Olympia, Greece
10-day luxury cruise aboard Costa Cruise Lines' sleek and modern Mediterranea, stopping in five countries where western civilization began: Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Israel and Italy.
Interior stateroom with two twin beds that can be made into a queen
(oceanview/verandah cabins available)
On board entertainment and all meals while cruising-a total fo 25 meals on the program
Hotel taxes, porterage, transfers within Europe, and services of a professional A.C.T. escort |
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