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20 Night Discovery Italy Long Stay

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Fall under the spell of Italy
Discover landscapes that will take your breath away, explore rich artistic and cultural history, and of course, feast on delicious food. Prepare yourself for unforgettable memories!
*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy)
*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)
*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.
Inclusions
- 20-night accommodation in 3.5* and 4* hotels, with daily buffet breakfast
- Arrival transfer from Venice airport (VCE) to the hotel in Venice-Mestre
- Transfer from Venice-Mestre to Montecatini, with a stop in Valpolicella
- Wine tasting activity in the Valpolicella area– Transfer from the Montecatini region to Ischia Island, with a stop in Tivoli
- Guided tour of Villa d’Este
- Return ferry between Naples and Ischia Island
- Transfer from Naples to Rome, with a stop in Pompeii
- Entrance to the Pompeii excavation site and complete guided tour
- Transfer from the hotel in Rome to Rome (FCO) airport
- Porterage of 1 luggage per person
- Assistant host from Venice to Rome if we reach 25 participants
Exclusions
Lunches, dinners, beverages (water, coffee at night, tea, soda, etc.) – Gratuities to drivers, guides, tour leaders and local representatives – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – The Italy touristic tax, payable at the hotel’s front desk (approx. 3€ to 7€ per person, per night – approx. 95€ for the stay) – Seat selection with group departure – All other items not mentioned in the present itinerary or vouchers.
*Note –The hotel category is rated according to European standards.
*Ask about adding on an optional 6-excursion package - $699 per person

Priority Access
» Priority check-in
» Priority access to specialty restaurant reservations
» Priority line at the Guest Services desk
» Priority line at the Shore Excursions desk
» Priority access to tenders ashore in select ports
» Priority disembarkation
Premium Dining
» Expanded 24-hour room service breakfast menu
» Pinnacle Class ships: Private dining venue for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
» All other ships: Priority seating in the Dining Room for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
Exclusive Amenities
» Complimentary stateroom upgrade
» Dedicated concierge service
» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day
» Premium bathrobes
» Club Orange keycard
» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)
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Canal Grande
Venice's main water thoroughfare, lined with great Renaissance palaces, is a colorful and busy spectacle of gondolas and vaporetti.
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St Peter's Square and Basilica
St. Peter's Square is a bustling piazza where the masses receive the Pope's weekly blessings. This ornate square frames the entrance to St. Peter's Basilica, where St. Peter was martyred and buried.
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Day 1 October 9: Venice-Mestre
After a connecting flight within Europe, arrival at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Transfer to the hotel in Venice-Mestre.
The hotel is next to public transportation, which takes you to Venice in 10 minutes.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Venice-Mestre: Campanile Hotel Mestre 3.5* (or similar) for 3 nights
Day 2-3 October 10-11: Venice-Mestre
Day at leisure.
Optional excursions to see the islands of Murano and Burano and/or a walking tour of Venice available ($)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4 October 12: Venice-Mestre-Valpolicella-Montecatini Terme
After breakfast, group transfer from Venice-Mestre to the Valpolicella area for a wine tasting activity. Learn about some of the region’s local wines. The day ends in Montecatini Terme. Arrival at the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Montecatini Terme: Hotel Manzoni 3.5* (or similar) for 7 nights
Day 5-10 October 13: Montecatini (Terme)Tuscany Region
Stay at leisure.
Enjoy the Tuscany region which will win you over with its unique landscapes, beautiful art, its history, and amazing food. Optional excursions to explore the Tuscany region and/or a walking tour of Florence available ($)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 11 October 11: Montecatini-Tivoli-Ischia Island
After breakfast, early group departure from your hotel to the beautiful island of Ischia. On the way, we will make a stop for lunch (at leisure) and for a half-day guided tour of Villa d’Este, a 16th century villa in Tivoli, near Rome, famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance Garden and especially for its profusion of fountains. It is now an Italian State Museum and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ferry to Ischia Island and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Ischia Island: Hermitage Hotel Ischia 4* (or similar) for 7 nights (centrally located on the island)
Day 12-17 October 20-25: Ischia Island
Days at leisure. Enjoy the island and the sun! Many excursions are available ($). Ischia is a beauty… A CNN article described Ischia as The Paradise Island that offers a taste of the real Italy! This volcanic island with its natural hot springs, sandy beaches and a slower pace of life will surely seduce you. A perfect place to enjoy thermal sources spas, nice restaurants, small boutiques, and stunning views.
Optional excursions to the Amalfi region and Capri available ($)
Day 18 October 26: Ischia-Pompeii-Rome
After breakfast, group departure from your hotel to Rome with a stop in Pompeii. Upon arrival in Pompeii, meet your tour guide and enjoy a 2-hour tour of the excavation site. Fascinating! Arrival in Rome and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and evening at leisure to explore the Eternal City.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Rome: The Guardian 4* (or similar) for 3 nights
Day 19-20 October 27-28: Rome
Stay at leisure. Rome offers and almost demands endless new discoveries, thanks to the enormity of its artistic heritage.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 21 October 28: Departure from Rome
Group departure transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport (FCO).
Meals : Breakfast
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