Saturday departures from Toronto to Venice

DAY	PORT	ARRIVE	DEPART
Sun	Venice, Italy	-	5:30 pm
Mon	Bari, Italy	1:00 pm	6:00 pm
Tue	Katakolon (Olympia), Greece	12:30 pm	5:30 pm
Wed	Santorini, Greece	8:00 am	2:30 pm
Wed	Mykonos, Greece	7:30 pm	-
Thu	Mykonos, Greece	-	1:00 am
Thu	Piraeus (Athens), Greece	7:30 am	4:30 pm
Fri	Corfu, Greece	1:00 pm	7:00 pm
Sat	Dubrovnik, Croatia	8:00 am	2:00 pm
Sun	Arrive in Venice and disembark	9:00 am	-

Venice, Italy

Jewel-like Venice is a feast for neon-weary eyes; a city of supreme beauty and charm, with its art and exotic aura surpassed only by its magnificent palazzi. Rich with museums and galleries, lovely restaurants, shops and jaunty gondoliers plying the canals.
Sightseeing in Venice is applicable to guests selecting MSC Musica's Option 2 itinerary, or to Option 1 itinerary guests extending their stay in Italy (pre-or post cruise)

Rome, Italy

The Roman Empire has influenced design, engineering, architecture and romance for centuries. Enjoy the history, the stupendous shops, piazzas, cafes, restaurants & nightclubs!
Sightseeing in Rome is applicable to guests selecting MSC Musica's Option 2 itinerary.

Bari, Italy

The city enjoys a perfect balance between past and future highlighted by the historic old town and the major shopping and nightlife district of Borgo Muattiano. The Basilica of San Nicola honours Saint Nicholas of Bari (Santa Claus!).

Bari tours

City Tour - 3 hours
A guided panoramic tour of the city including a visit to the Basilica of Saint Nicola and an exterior view of the Norman-Swabian Castle, built in 1130 AD. Free time for shopping. Also available: Alberobello for visit to Trulli houses

Katakolon, Greece

Katakolon is gateway to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Never a town, always a sanctuary, Olympia was a national shrine to the Greeks and contained only buildings associated with games and worship. Once home to treasures such as art, monuments, altars, theatres, statues and temples (the most famous of which is the Temple of Zeus) here, each Olympic year, the still sacred flame is set alight.

Katakolon tours

A Taste of Ancient Greece - 3.5 hours
By coach to Olympia to visit the site including the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hippodrome and stadium (once capable of holding 40,000 spectators). Then to the fishing village of Katakolon, a snack and a typical folkloric show.

Transfer to the Beach - 3 hours
By coach to Kourouta Beach where you'll enjoy free time to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean sun and take in the breathtaking scenery.

Santorini, Greece

The crescent-shaped legacy of a volcanic eruption that shook the Aegean in 1500 BC. Fira, the island's main town, is famed for its sensational views. Built on the rim of the submerged crater, Fira has a huge social scene and narrow, winding streets are lined with restaurants, cafes and nightspots filled with visitors from the world over.

Santorini tours

Oia Village - 4 hours
Oia ("eeya") is an exquisite little village near Fira, Santorini's main town. Beautiful and colourful, it has narrow streets, white churches, pretty shops, and cafes and tavernas offering the very best views of the Gulf of Santorini. Includes a visit to a winery and a tasting.

Also available: Excursion in the Caldera; Transfer to Perivolos Beach.

Mykonos, Greece

The most cosmopolitan of all the Greek Isles, Mykonos is every bit as entertaining as it strives to be! The island brims with golden beaches, seaside tavernas and airy cafes, chic boutiques, elegant restaurants and a spirited nightlife. Characteristic cube-shaped, small white houses dot the landscape, dazzling in the sunlight, facades broken only by the intense colours of their doors and shutters.

Tours are not offered in Mykonos. Enjoy your visit.

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Few destinations rival the cultural wealth and intriguing sightseeing of Athens. Perhaps best known is the Parthenon, the great temple which lords over the city from the Acropolis. The city also hosts a large and diverse selection of important museums. In the exciting restaurants and clubs in Plaka District, society is out in full, with visitors and Athenians gathered together to drink, dine and dance within an atmosphere of infectious camaraderie.

Piraeus tours

Athens, The Acropolis and National Archeological Museum - 6 Hours A panoramic bus tour of the main streets and squares including a visit to the Acropolis, home to the Parthenon. A visit to the National Archeological Museum is included.

Corinth Canal - 5.5 Hours
By bus to the Corinth Canal (and hopefully a ship passing through). You'll then transfer to a boat and sail inside the canal yourself.

Corfu, Greece

Immortalized in Homer's Odyssey, Corfu is renowned for its glorious beaches, striking natural beauty and rich blend of Venetian, Neopolitan and Georgian-style architecture. The island reflects many of the characteristics of its varied ruling nations, yet manages to remain decidedly Greek. The old town offers Italianate buildings and a boulevard style reminiscent of Paris.

Corfu tours

Achilleion Palace - 4 hours
Corfu was last stop for Ulysses during his journey home. You'll visit the magnificent, richly decorated Achilleion Palace, dedicated to Achilles and former residence of Queen Elizabeth of Austria. Glorious gardens overlook the sea. Free time in the lively town of Corfu.

Paleokastritza - 4 hours
Panoramic drive through countryside to Bay of Paleokastriza and a visit to its ancient monastery displaying fine Byzantine paintings. Then to the town of Corfu and free time to enjoy the fun.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik boasts one of the largest and best preserved fortification systems in Europe. The construction of these medieval walls, which surround the city, stretched from the 11th to the 17th centuries. Located on a peninsula, the city is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, and a visit here is nothing less than a step back in time.

Dubrovnik tours

City Tour - 3.5 Hours
See Dubrovnik in all its historical splendour via a walking tour through narrow streets and along the ramparts of this famous UNESCO World Heritage city. See the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, the Rector's Palace, the magnificent cloister and other sights of the Monastery of St. Francis. Free time follows for personal exploration.

Konavle and Dubrovnik - 4.5 Hours
You'll drive to Konavle, a richly agricultural region, where you'll visit a village house to taste products of the area, and enjoy singing and dancing by a local troupe. Also includes a short guided walking tour of Dubrovnik.

Times shown for tours are approximate. Tour descriptions are those available at our publication date in October 2011 and all information is subject to change.

Special inclusions in Venice & Rome after your cruise.

Sunday:

Venice & Rome. 2-hour guided coach tour on arrival. Bags go straight to coach; please bring anything needed for a day of touring, shopping and dinner (check-in is post dinner in Rome). Via Tronchetto-Water Transportation System you'll meet a private boat transfer to St. Mark's Square and visit St. Mark's Basilica and Palace of Doges (optional entrance). Then walk to Bridge of Sighs and other highlights. Lunch at leisure, then transfer to airport for Rome flight. On arrival transfer and check-in at Grand Hotel Beverly Hills. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Monday:

Rome. Breakfast, then 3-hour guided tour by coach and on foot. Your panoramic tour by coach includes visits to St. Peter's Basilica (outside), Lungotevere, Castel Sant'Angelo, Colosseum (outside), Isola Tiberina, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, Arc of Constantine, Via Cavour, Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Della Republica and Via Nazionale. On foot to Trevi Fountain. Lunch at leisure. At 7:00 pm transfer to Meo Patacca Restaurant for dinner. At 10:00 pm transfer to hotel or sample Rome's nightlife and return to the hotel at your own expense. Overnight at hotel.

Tuesday:

Arrivaderci Roma! Breakfast is followed by a transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport and your Alitalia flight to Toronto.

Your Rome hotel

Grand Hotel Beverly Hills ****

A modern hotel near one of the most elegant areas of Rome - the Parioli Zone near Villa Borghese and Via Veneto - the Grand Hotel Beverly Hills espouses the traditions of true Italian hospitality. Recently renovated, the hotel offers all the modern comforts.
Facilities include a 24-hour concierge, a spacious lobby, popular restaurant, well-known bar, and internet access in lobby. 183 A/C rooms, all tastefully decorated and furnished, feature an in-room safe, pay mini-bar, satellite TV, direct dial phone, and bathroom with tub and/or shower.

Pre & post accommodation available. Ask your travel agent.

Ocean View Balcony Stateroom

Superior Ocean View Balcony is slightly larger than Standard Ocean View Balcony.

Inside Stateroom & Outside Oceanview Stateroom

STATEROOMS INCLUDE:

Two single beds convertible to a European king size bed (not applicable to wheelchair accessible staterooms (H), TV, radio, direct-dial telephone, safe, bathroom with shower or tub, hair-dryer, optional pay-for-use internet connection for laptop PC, mini-bar (not included), individually controlled A/C. The furnishings and layout shown may vary from one stateroom to another within the same category.

ON BOARD SERVICES INCLUDE:

Information office with multilingual hostesses, room service 24-hours a day, duty-free shops, exchange bureau, laundry/ironing service, photographer.

Deck & Cabin Plans

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Saturday departures from Toronto, sail from Venice on Sunday. Prices are before savings.*

	MSC Musica OPTION 1: Airfare & 7-Night Cruise
	Inside	Outside Ocean View	Standard Balcony	Superior Balcony
Stateroom Category	Cat.1,2,3	Cat.4	Cat.6,7,8	Cat.9,10,11
Jun 23	$1,299	$1,299	$1,499	$1,749
Jun 30	$1,499	$1,499	$1,699	$1,949
Jul 7, 14	$1,499	$1,499	$1,699	$1,949
	MSC Musica OPTION 2: Airfare, Cruise & 1 Day in Venice& 2 Nights in Rome
	Inside	Outside Ocean View	Standard Balcony	Superior Balcony
Stateroom Category	Cat.1,2,3	Cat.4	Cat.6,7,8	Cat.9,10,11
Jun 2, 16, 23	$1,599	$1,599	$1,799	$2,049
Jun 30, Jul 7, 14, 28	$1,899	$1,899	$2,099	$2,349
Aug 4, 25	$2,199	$2,199	$2,449	$2,699
Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	$2,149	$2,149	$2,399	$2,649
Oct 6	$2,149	$2,149	$2,399	$2,649

CHILDREN 11 years & under sail FREE! CHILDREN 12-17 years pay a special fare. Ask your Travel Agent.

Rates are in CDN$, per person based on double occupancy. Single, triple and quad also available (3rd & 4th beds not available in Cat.6,7,8). Quad occupancy while in Rome hotel is based on 4 people sharing 2 rooms based on double occupancy. Airfare in your cruise package is valid for 21 days without surcharge. Transportation taxes include air & port taxes & security fees, add $622.