13 Day Italian Lakes and Parma with 7 Day Adriatic Cruise

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• Flights NYC Milan, Venice NYC
  Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• 11 nights First Class accommodations
• 2 nights <, Como
• 2 nights <, Parma
• 7 nights ® <
• Italian city hotel taxes
• All transfers
• 25 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air conditioned motor coach
• Services of English speaking tour manager (Days 2 6)
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

• Excursion to Bellagio
• Parmesan cheese & ham tasting, Parma
• Whisper technology enhanced touring days 2 6

Day DAY 1: Depart USA
Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for your journey


Day DAY 2: Arrive in Milan, Transfer to Como
Arrive in Milan and transfer to your hotel in Como. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Como
Meals: Dinner

Day DAY 3: Lake Como Cruise to Bellagio
Today, cruise the scenic waters of Lake Como to the quiet village of Bellagio. With the Italian Alps in view to the north, enjoy time at leisure to saunter the slender streets and alleyways, lined with craft shops, villas, boutiques and cafes. This afternoon, sail back to Como and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Overnight: Como
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 4: Milan City Tour, Travel to Parma, Parma City Tour
This morning, depart for a panoramic tour of Milan. Upon arrival, begin your tour of the city at Sforza Castle, then proceed to Duomo Cathedral Square and walk the Victor Emmanuel Galleria, a pedestrian mall built in the 1800s, featuring a large arched glass ceiling. Continue to head South to Parma, with a stop en route for a Parmesan Cheese & Ham Tasting. Enjoy an afternoon tour of Parma including the baptistery of the Parma Cathedral, considered to be one of the most important medieval monuments in Europe
Overnight: Parma
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 5: Full Day in Parma
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Parma
Optional: Cinque Terre Tour
Overnight: Parma
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 6: Travel to Venice, Embark Cruise
This morning depart Parma and drive to Venice. Stop enroute for a visit of a Balsamic vinegar producing factory and tasting. Once in Venice, embark your cruise and begin exploring the many unique features of your floating hotel. The ship will set sail for Bari at 5:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 7: Full Day in Bari, Italy
Arrive in Bari around 12:00pm. This seaside town on Italy's Adriatic Coast has been inhabited since pre Roman times. Perhaps visit the old section of the city with its twisting streets and numerous piazzas, or visit the Basilica of St. Nicholas, built in the 11th century and today houses the remains of one of the most well known saints. Sail tonight at 8:00 pm for Corfu
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 8: Full Day in Corfu
Arrive to Corfu, Greece at 8:00 am. Known as the "Emerald Island" because of its lush greenery and breathtaking beauty, Corfu is one of the hidden treasures of the Mediterranean. The second largest of the seven Ionian Islands, Corfu has a breathtaking coastline and a lush countryside filled with olive groves, cypress, lemon and orange trees. Perhaps hike to the top of Mount Pantokrator for a panoramic view of the island's natural beauty. Set sail at 3:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 9: Full Day Mykonos
Arrive to Mykonos at 1:00 pm. Situated between Tinos and Naxos, the island is one of the most picturesque of the Cyclades archipelago and has become one of the world's top travel destinations because of its captivating, cosmopolitan atmosphere, beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife. History buffs will not want to miss the opportunity to visit the nearby island of Delos, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Continue sailing at 10:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 10: Full Day in Athens
At 8:00 am arrive to Piraeus, the historical port of Athens. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city on your own. At Constitution Square, perhaps catch a glimpse of the colorfully costumed Evzone guards, outfitted in the traditional Greek style. See the Acropolis and Pantheon, walk through the impressive temples and public buildings of Ancient Agora or do some shopping in the old Plaka district. Set sail this evening at 5:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 11: At Sea
Enjoy a day at sea aboard the ship as you sail across the sparkling Mediterranean. Take the chance to explore the amazing amenities of your ship. Relax by the pools, take in a show at the theater or try your luck at the casino this evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 12: Full Day in Dubrovnik, Croatia
This morning, arrive in Dubrovnik at 7:00 am on the southern coast of Croatia. Dubrovnik is a picturesque Mediterranean city characterized by its white houses adorned with red tile roofs and surrounded by turquoise waters. The city boasts a particularly well preserved medieval section which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site along with the walls that enclose it. The area around the city is also known for its natural beauty including plentiful beaches, bays, cliffs and woodlands. Set sail for Venice at 1:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 13: Depart for the USA
This morning, arrive to Venice at 7:00 am. Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
7/23/2012 - 8/5/2012	$1,979
9/3/2012 - 9/16/2012	$1,839
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Hotel Information:

Splendour of the Seas
Hotel Metropole Suisse
Starhotel Du Parc

*Not Included:
Royal Caribbean Taxes & Fees, shore excursions, and gratuities.

Royal Caribbean International^® reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd guests would be no more than $10 per guest per day, to a maximum of $140 per cruise; and for additional guests would be no more than $5 per person per day, to a maximum of $70 per cruise.

Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Passengers disembarking to the airport should select flights that depart no earlier than 11 AM.

Reservations may only be completed for one cabin. Customers requiring multiple cabins will require one reservation per cabin.

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