Departures from Toronto to Rome

DAY	PORT	ARRIVE	DEPART
Day 2	Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy	-	7:00 PM
Day 3	Day at Sea	-	-
Day 4	Day at Sea	-	-
Day 5	Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt	7:00 AM	10:00 PM
Day 6	Limassol, Cyprus	1:00 PM	7:00 PM
Day 7	Hiafa, Israel	7:00 AM	-
Day 8	Hiafa, Israel	-	1:00 PM
Day 9	Day at Sea	8:30 AM	2:30 PM
Day 10	Katakolon (Olympia), Greece	9:00 AM	4:00 PM
Day 11	Day at Sea	-	-
Day 12	Genoa, Italy	9:00 AM	6:00 PM
Day 13	Arrive Civitavecchia (Rome ) and disembark	-	-

Alexandria, Egypt

The second largest city in Egypt after Cairo, Alexandria offers both cosmopolitan and bohemian cultures. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C. and the setting for the Cleopatra and Marc Antony drama, Alexandria's status as a beacon of culture is symbolized by Pharos, the legendary lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Limassol, Cyprus

The largest seaside resort on Cyprus (once held by Crusaders under Richard the Lionheart), Limassol has long been know for its wine festivals. A wide seafront promenade and bustling, narrow shopping streets ¿ which run the gamut from ultra-modern to traditional and handmade - join lovely beaches, the best nightlife on the island and archeological treasures to make Limmasol a carefree holiday bonanza.

Haifa, Israel

Israel's third largest city and one of its prettiest, Haifa has both mountains and sea and is the country's largest port. The city is the world centre of the Bahai Faith and offers a mix of modern neighbourhoods, older districts, churches and mosques. Particularly active beaches deliver first rate surfing and sailing.

Katakolon, Greece

Katakolon is the port for 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.

Genoa, Italy

The birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Genoa was a great seaport as early as the 3rd century B.C., and once a jumping off point to the Crusades. Now a modern metropolis, whose culture and history have engrossed historians and visitors for centuries, Genoa stretches 12 miles along the coast.

Special inclusions in Rome after your cruise.

Day 13:

Upon your return to Rome following your cruise, you¿ll be transferred to the Grand Hotel Beverly Hills and check in. Lunch is at leisure. Around 3:00 pm you¿ll transfer by coach to Rome city centre and along with your English-speaking guide begin your 3-hour guided tour of the city (by coach and on foot). Your panoramic tour by coach includes visits of St. Peter¿s Basilica (outside), Lungotevere and the Colosseum (outside). You¿ll see Rome¿s major sites; Castel Sant¿Angelo, Isola Tiberina, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, Arco di Costantine, Via Cavour, Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Della Repubblica and Via Nazionale. Then on foot to Trevi Fountain, where your tour ends. At around 7:00 pm you¿ll be transferred by coach to Meo Patacca restaurant for your 3-course farewell dinner including wine, water, music and entertainment. At 10:00 pm the coach will return you to the hotel or, if you prefer, you can sample the nightlife of Rome, returning to the hotel at your own expense. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14:

Following breakfast the entire day is at leisure! Enjoy your day! Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15:

Arrivaderci Roma! After breakfast, transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for 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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Friday departures from Toronto, sail from Venice on Saturday. Prices are before savings.*

	AIRFARE, 11 NIGHT CRUISE & 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
Sep 17, 28	$2,799	$2,999	$3,199	$3,399
Oct 9, 20	$2,749	$2,949	$3,149	$3,349

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 $647.