COASTAL CRUISES - AN EXPERIENCE YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO MISS
Italy- Rome
Italy- Naples- Capri
Sicily- Palermo
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5 cruises package
360
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Cruises: 11.7
nights
(12 days)
Italy- Rome
From Chivitavekia port we shall head for
Rome – the capital of Italy and one of the
world’s oldest and most beautiful city.
It is the capital of Catholic Christianity
and home of the state of the Vatican.
Rome boasts a rich history, prosperous
archeology, history and art.
❖ First, we shall pay a visit to St. Peter’s
Basilica which has the largest interior
of any Christian church in the world,
exhibiting works of art made by Italy’s
unrivaled artists. We shall explore the
striking Piazza St. Pietro.
❖ In a tour around Rome’s streets and central
sites, we shall traverse Capitol Hill, King
Emmanuel’sTomb and Piazzale Roma.
❖ We shall travel by foot in the old city’s streets
and alleys dating back to the Renaissance.
We will reach the Trevi Fountain also known
as the Wishing Fountain, the Spanish
Steps – the vibrant nightlife center and
the Piazza del Popolo: the stupendous
people piazza.
❖ Next on our agenda is the Colosseum,
Rome’s symbol from the days of glory and
the Arc de Titus- a symbol of Rome’s
victory over Judah.
❖ Lunch at a local restaurant
Price of the tour: adult 155$, child 99$
Duration: about 10 hours
Comments: appropriate attire in holy
places. There will be a great deal of walking
during the tour.
Italy, Sicily and the Greek Islands
only
$ instead of 379$
children (under 12) 216$
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Italy – Rome, Naples, Sicily, Catania, Palermo
Greece- Santorini, Katakolon – Olympia, Heraklion – Crete
Transportation only from Chivitavekia
port to Rome- two way tour
from Chivitavekia port
directly to Rome. We shall park by the
Colosseun in the center of Rome. (about
a two hour drive).
❖ Free time for self exploration of Rome.
❖ Return to buses at 17:30 sharp heading
for Chivitavekia port.
Price of the tour: adult 49$, child 49$
Comments: tour subject to a minimum of
45 passengers.
walk through the piazza of the palace, get
an impression of the Opera house San
Carlo of the 18th century and Umberto
Gallery: an astounding shopping center of
the 19th century.
❖ You will get free time in the center of Naples.
Price of the tour: adult 32$, child 16$
Duration: about 4 hours
Comments: minimum of 40 passengers.
❖ Transportation
Italy- Naples- Capri
The Isle of Capri is also known as the
Island of Love, it is situated in the
Naples peninsula and used to be the
resort island of the Roman emperors.
Nowadays the rich and famous are
flocking to Capri for vacation.
❖ We shall take a ferry from the port of
Naples and sail for 45 minutes until we
reach Capri.
❖ In Marina Granade on the isle of Capri we
shall take a minibus and head for the town
Anacapri that overlooks amazing view of
the marina and the green surrounding.
❖ We shall take a walk through the alleys of
this unique town and frequent the shops
and cafes.
❖ We shall visit Villa San Michele that was
built on the remnants of the Roman villa of
Tiberius that currently serves as a museum.
❖ Lunch at a local restaurant.
❖ Return by minibus from Anacapri to the
marina and from there with a ferry to Naples.
Price of the tour: adult 155$, child 78$
Duration: 7 hours.
Comments: minimum number of participants
is 40 passengers. Doesn’t include the ascension
by cable car to Monte Solero and sail to the
Blue Cave.
Italy- Naples- Pompeii
Our tour will focus on the Pompeii site
of ruins. Pompeii was an affluent Roman
town that was buried under the ground
by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD.
What has remained of Pompeii gives
us an extraordinarily detailed insight
into the life of a city at the height of
the Roman Empire.
❖ We shall leave Naples and head for the site
of ruins in Pompeii and l get an impression of
the wealth of the city, its public buildings, the
streets and the houses of the town’s riches.
❖ We shall take a short panoramic tour in the
center of Naples and see its central sites.
Price of the tour: adult 54$, child 27$
Duration: about 4 hours.
Comments: lots of walking in the ruins site.
Italy- Naples- panoramic tour
Our tour will focus on the panoramic
tour. It is designed for travelers who
find walking challenging.We shall travel
around Naples and absorb its vibrant
atmosphere of a port town and a unique
commercial center in the south of Italy
on all its churches, bustling markets,
alluring historical and cultural past
under the Spanish and French rule.
❖ We shall go up Mt. Posillipo and stop
to observe the city, the peninsula and
Mt.Vesuvius.
❖ Next we shall travel to the historical center
of the town, pass through the Palace, drive
along the coast and reach Santa Lucia
Quarter that prides itself on beautiful
piazzas and streets. We shall visit the
fortress Castel Nuovo.
❖ We shall disembark in the center of the
city and head for the Palazzo Reale which
is the kings’ palace. Additionally, we shall
Palermo- Monreale
Palermo is the capital of Sicily and
the largest port town on the island. It
is notoriously known the birthplace of
the mob which has made it.Thousands
of years of invasions and struggles have
left their mark on the island as evident
in the historical sites, architecture and
impressive construction styles.
❖ We shall start our journey in the small
town Monreale.We shall pass through the
town’s streets and main sights and admire
the remarkable style of building.
❖ Monreale is located on the slope of a
mountain overlooking the very fertile
valley called “La Conca d’oro” and the
city of Palermo.
❖ We shall climb up the steps and travel
through the quaint alleys until reaching
the center of Monreale. We shall visit
The Cathedral of Monreale which is
one of the greatest extant examples of
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of the most beautiful cathedrals to employ
Normanic architecture.There are marvelous
gilded mosaics depicting stories from the
Old and the New Testament.
❖ We shall visit the Benadictine monastery
where there are 228 adorned columns
each in a different style and overlook La
Conca d’oro.
❖ There will be free time for self-exploration.
❖ We shall return to the panoramic tour
of Palermo and get free time in the
center of the town next to the famous
Opera house of Palermo.
❖ Return to the port.
Greece- Santorini
Greece- Katakolon- Olympia
Price of the tour: adult 51$, child 26$
Duration: about 4 hours.
Comments: appropriate attire for holy
places. Light walk and ascension in Monreale.
❖ We shall anchor at the center of the volcano
Palermo– Cefalu
The town Cefalu used to be a fisherman
village and today it is a virginal resort
town on the coast on theTyrrhenian Sea
on the northern coast of Sicily.The town
was built as a Greek and Roman port.
❖ We shall start our journey in the cathedral
dating back to the 12th century which was
the first ever built in Sicily in the Gothic style
with influences from the Norman style of
architecture. It is decorated with fascinating
mosaic and impressive modern designs.
❖ We shall stroll through the city’s streets
and alleys with all their tourist shops and
absorb the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.
❖ We shall visit the Old Laundry dating to
medieval times and explore the way of life.
Price of the tour: adult 32$, child 21$
Duration: about 4.5 hours.
Comments: appropriate attire for holy places.
Sicily- Catania- Taormina
Catania is an industrial port town that
have been destroyed several times by
volcanic eruptions from the neighbouring
Mount Etna volcano.
We shall mainly visit the resort town
Taormina situated on the slopes of Mt.
Tauro.The town lies on a cliff overlooking
the bay and Mt. Etna. Taormina has
a rich past of cultural and economic
prosperity dating to the Greek, Roman
and Medieval times. Nowadays,Taormina
is a very popular tourist destination.
❖ From Catania will drive along the coastal
highway and the beaches, go up the winding
road to the town Taormina. We shall
stroll through the picturesque alleys of the
Medieval town, its central sights, shops and
cafes until we reach the Greek Theatre at
the town’s end.
❖ We shall visit the Greek Theatre dating
to 3 AD which was built by the Greeks,
renovated by the Romans and turned into
an amphitheatre where gladiators used to
fight each other. Nowadays, it serves as a
stage for performances and plays.
❖ There will be free time to enjoy the shops
and the view.
❖ Back to Catania.
Price of the tour: adult 63$, child 32$
Duration: about 4 hours
Comments: much walk through the town
with slight ascension.
Greece- Santorini, Volcano at Nea
Kameni
Santorini is one of Greek’s most beautiful
islands. It is an archipelago of volcanic
islands whose crater was flooded by the
sea water after a major eruption that
took place some 3600 years ago and
provided the source to Plato’s dialogues.
❖ We shall set sail to the volcanic island
Nea Kameni. We shall ascend by foot
to an area of wild volcanic scenery and
reach the crater of the dormant volcano.
❖ We shall return by foot to the boat and
sail along the island to the Hot Water
Springs that are created from the hot
gases emitted from the seabed. It is possible
to take a swim in the hot water springs.
❖ We shall sail back to the dock in Fira.
Price of the tour: adult 57$, child 29$
Duration: about 3 hours
Comments: suitable for fit climbers and
hikers. Continuous walk and ascensions.
Bring bathing suits.
Subject to 40 participant
and sail with boats to Port Athinios.
❖ We shall continue driving up the slope
of the volcano to get an incredible view
of the island in a local winery where we
shall taste the famous wines of Santorini.
❖ Our next stop will be Oia an artists’
village. We will stroll through its galleries
and colorful shops in the most beautiful
town on the island.There will be free time
for self exploration.
❖ We shall return to the capital of the island
Fira and walk through the alleys to catch
a glimpse of the houses that look like they
are suspended off the cliffs.
❖ Independent return to the boat with a
cable car to the anchorage and from there
to the boat.
Price of the tour: adult 63$, child 31$
Duration: about 4 hours
Comments: a walk with ascensions.
Crete- Heraklion
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and
is called after Heracles – the Greek
Mythology hero. It used to be the center
of the Minoan civilization, and a central
port town in the Venetian period.
Our tour will center around the past of
Crete: the Minoan civilization as well
as nature: the famous mountains and
rural villages as the source of the wine
and olive oil industries.
❖ We shall visit Knossos, a site presenting
the ancient and well-known Minoan culture
that prospered from about 2700 BC.
The legend of the “Minotaur and the
Labyrinth” is often attributed to the
Minoan civilization. We shall observe the
Greece – Santorini
One of Greece’s most beautiful islands,
a symbol of tranquility and peace. In the
depth of the sea lies a secret kingdom,
perhaps the legendary Atlantis and above
is an ancient volcano that destroyed the
ancient Minoan civilization.
General comments: ❖ The routes of the excursions and the sites are subject to change depending on constraints and decisions
made by local agents in every port, in light of local, unexpected events and weather conditions during the visits. ❖ If necessary,
explanations on the bus will be bilingual. ❖ Under the guidelines of the local agent a minimal number of seats is to be filled on the bus.
The tour will not embark unless that number is reached. ❖ Please wear appropriate clothes to holy sites such as churches, mosques
and synagogues: long-sleeved shirts and long trousers. ❖ It is recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water and a hat.
❖ The stated price is for an individual. ❖ A child tariff is applied to children under 12. ❖ The general comments appearing on the brochure
of 2010 Holiday Cruises apply to coastal tours pamphlets. ❖ Tour prices are subject to change as a result of a change in admission fees
at the entrance of the different sites.
Palermo– Cefalu
architecture and the ravishing wall paintings
in the archeological site.
❖ We shall continue to drive in the rural
scenery of Crete and take in the peaceful,
pastoral atmosphere of the villages, quaint
towns, scattered orchards and the famous
wine and oil industries that date back to
ancient times.
❖ We shall visit a local winery and enjoy
the diverse tastes of it.
❖ Head back to the boat.
Price of the tour: adult 58$, child 29$
Duration: about 4.5 hours.
Comments: a walk through the ancient ruins.
Greece- Katakolon- Olympia
Olympia is known for having been the
site of the Olympic Games in classical
times. It is one of the internationalWorld
Heritage sites administered by the
UNESCO World Heritage Committee
as it is famous for an abundance of
archeological and historical sites as well
as breathtaking views and diverse nature.
❖ Our tour will center around the ruins of
Ancient Olympia.
❖ A drive to the site of the ancient ruins of
Olympia, the place where the first Olympiad
torch was lit. The tradition continues up
to this present day: the Olympic fire is set
at the site and then the torch is carried
around the world.
❖ We shall visit the archeological site of the
ruins of Olympia and see the remnants of
the city’s temples, the gymnasium and the
Olympic Stadium.
❖ From there we shall travel to the local
museum where an array of archeological
findings from the Greek and Roman
civilizations are exhibited.
❖ There will be free time in the touristy
town “Olympia”.
Price of the tour: adult 75$, child 38$
Duration: about 4.5 hours.
Comments: a continuous walk through
the ancient ruins.