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Rome, Italy
October 20th: Walking City Tour After breakfast, be met by your local guide and enjoy a guided tour of Rome - the 'Eternal City' (approximately 3 hours). The tour begins at the Trevi Fountain, which has become an iconic spot thanks to the movie ‘La Dolce Vita’, directed by Federico Fellini. The tour will take you to the streets of the old town, visiting famous sites such as the Pantheon; the Palazzo Madama, which houses the Senate of the Italian Republic; and Navona Square, which was built on the ruins of the Domitian Circus (entrances not included). Once the tour finishes you can enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
October 20th: Colosseum tour 1:50pm
Ticket saved in PDF - meeting point Via della Polveriera, 13, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
October 21st: Rome - Florence After breakfast, you will continue your Italian journey to Florence in the heart of Tuscany. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the city centre. You might like to experience some of Florence’s beautiful sights such as Piazzale Michelangelo or the mediaeval Ponte Vecchio.
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Florence, Italy
October 22nd: Florence Walking City Tour After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of this incredible city (approximately three hours). The tour will take you through some of the famous sights and attractions of Florence, including the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo. Piazza del Duomo, together with Piazza San Giovanni, represent the heart of the city. The most important religious monuments of Florence are here, linked by their geometric design and characterised by the typical white, green, and pink marble coating. You will see the Baptistery with its octagonal shape and three bronze doors; the Cathedral, built in Florentine Gothic style; and Giotto’s Bell Tower, regarded as one of the most beautiful towers in Gothic architecture (entrances not included). The tour will continue through Piazza Signoria to the Palazzo Vecchio (entrance not included), the town hall of Florence. Admire the impressive statues that surround the piazza, before continuing to the Straw Market where the tour will end. Enjoy time at leisure for the rest of the day.
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Milan, Italy
October 23: Milan Walking City Tour
After breakfast, depart for Milan from Florence. Upon arrival enjoy a guided city tour (approximately three hours). Celebrated as the Italian capital of fashion and design, Milan is a city rich in art, history, and culture.
The tour begins from Sforza Castle before walking towards the Duomo (entrances not included).
On the way, admire elegant buildings along two of Milan’s iconic streets - the Via Dante and Via Dei Mercanti. Piazza del Duomo is the heart of Milan, and the Duomo - where German influences are softened by the finesse of Italian artists - is one of its most significant Gothic style monuments. From the Piazza Duomo, the tour continues through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Italy’s oldest active shopping mall and a major landmark of Milan, before arriving at the Piazza Della Scala, home to one of the most famous theatres in the world; La Scala (entrance not included).
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Venice, Italy
October 24th: travel from Milan to Venice
Walking City Tour Today, begin your journey to Venice.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Tronchetto Pier in Venice, where you will be able to admire the beautiful buildings and canals of Venice by ferry.
Upon arrival, be met by a local guide at the Piazza San Marco to start a guided tour of Venice (approximately 2 hours). The tour starts at the iconic St Mark’s Square, one of the most beautiful squares in the world, and the hub of Venetian life. Around the square, you will see the famous St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bell Tower (entrances not included).
The church was built to house the body of St. Mark, transported from Alexandria in 828AD. Inside the basilica you can admire glittering Byzantine Mosaics (entrance not included). The tour will continue onwards to Rialto Bridge, one of the most beautiful bridges and an icon of the city. Upon conclusion of the tour, you may enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
October 25th: Venice - Trieste - Begin 7 Night Greece & Croatia Costa Cruise Departs: 17:00 After breakfast, spend some free time before being transferred to the cruise terminal in Trieste to embark on an exciting 7night Mediterranean cruise aboard the spectacular ‘Costa Deliziosa'.
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Bari, Italy
Costa Cruises Deliziosa
Arrives: 14:00 - Departs: 20:00
A reinvigorated old town, Bari is the “Sun of Italy”. The port of Bari, on the Adriatic coast, is primarily a passenger port. During the stop in Bari, visit this historic city and its surroundings, especially Matera, designated by UNESCO as the 2019 European Capital of Culture (optional shore excursion).
The old town contains the bones of St Nicholas (aka Santa Claus) in its Basilica di San Nicola, along with a butch castle and plenty of unfussy authentic eateries (charges apply).
Alternatively, you can choose to visit The beautiful UNESCO limestone Trulli house of Alberobello (optional shore excursion)
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Kotor, Montenegro
Arrives: 08:00 - Departs: 17:00
Kotor provides an extravagant beauty that will leave you struggling for superlatives.
You will be met by commanding cliffs and shape-shifting gulfs when you arrive at the Bay of Kotor, a port with a strategic location and fortified walls. Discover the fascinating landscape, the fortifications built from the early Middle Ages and now included among the UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the old town with Venetian influences and its religious architecture. Perast is also worth a visit with its islands and Byzantine architecture.
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Corfu, Greece
Arrives: 09:00 - Departs: 18:00
The resort island of Corfu is renowned for its Rocky Mountains, beautiful beaches, and utterly romantic atmosphere. It’s capital city, also named Corfu, is one of the ancient jewels of Greece. Here you’ll find a Venetian fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage old town boasting winding lanes, bustling bars, towering houses, and heavenly gardens. Discover ancient remains from eras past, scattered throughout the island.
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Katakolo, Greece
Arrives: 07:30 - Departs: 13:30
On the Peloponnese shores stands the little seaside town of Katakolon, Greece.
Situated on a headland overlooking the blue Ionian Sea, this charming location boasts a lighthouse, the Agios Nicolaos Church, and musical instruments museum (entrances not included).
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
Arrives: 12:00 - Departs: 20:00
The city of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located on the southern coast of Croatia, overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
This destination boasts a treasure trove of sights including a 16th-century old town and romantic limestone streets. See Gothic-Renaissance Rector’s Palace or wander along the city’s ancient clifftop walls.
Further afield, you’ll find a host of natural wonders including some of the most enchanting caves in the world.
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Split, Croatia
Arrives: 08:00 - Departs: 17:00
Croatia's second-largest city, Split provides an insight into Dalmatian life, how it’s really lived. Always buzzing, this exuberant city has a bountiful mixture of tradition and modernity. The antiquity of Split Harbour is testified by the presence of the UNESCO listed Diocletian’s Palace built by Emperor Diocletian 295 BC.
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Trieste, Italy
Disembark
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Rome, Italy