17 Day Rome with 12 Day Eastern Med Cruise

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• Round trip flights NYC Rome
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• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• 15 nights First Class accommodations
• 3 nights <, Rome
• 12 nights ® <
• Hotel to port transfer
• 38 meals: 15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners

The May 12 departure will operate a modified itinerary from Day 6 12. Please see Itinerary for details.

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

Day DAY 2: Arrive in Rome
Arrive and transfer to your hotel on your own. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Rome


Day DAY 3: Full Day in Rome
Today enjoy a full day at leisure in Rome. Known as the "Eternal City" for its influential role throughout European history, Rome is home to countless historical monuments, world famous art, architecture and ancient ruins. Perhaps take a stroll through the grounds of ancient Rome to view the Forum, the Colosseum and Pantheon. Admire the breathtaking grandeur of the Trevi Fountain and the majestic Spanish Steps, or sample some true Italian cuisine in one of the many excellent restaurants throughout the city
Optional: Monuments of Rome (AM)
Optional: Ancient Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 4: Full Day in Rome
Enjoy a second full day in Rome on your own. Be sure not to miss the artistic treasures of the city such as the Vatican Museum's collection of works by Raphael and Michelangelo, including the breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stop by one of the several museums packed with artifacts from the ancient city, or take a walk through the numerous piazzas and marvel at the sculptural works on display in the open air
Optional: Vatican Museums (AM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

Day DAY 5: Embark Cruise
Enjoy the morning at leisure in Rome before transferring to the port in Civitavecchia. The ship sails at 5:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day DAY 6: At Sea*
Enjoy a day at sea aboard the ship as you sail across the sparkling Mediterranean. Take the opportunity to explore the amazing amenities of your ship. Walk the interior Promenade, designed to be like Main Street on the water, featuring small shops, cafes and street performers, or try your luck at the casino this evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 7: At Sea*
Enjoy another day at sea aboard the ship. Take advantage of your ship's many unique features including the rock climbing wall and indoor ice skating rink, or simply relax by one of the pools
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 8: Full Day in Alexandria*
Arrive in Alexandria, Egypt at 7:00 am. It is Egypt's largest seaport and the second largest city in the country, Alexandria is also a splendid Mediterranean resort. Famous in ancient times as the home of the world's largest library and a lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, traces of the city's impressive heritage can still be seen at the Roman Amphitheater, Pompey's Pillar, and the Citadel of Qaitibay. Stay docked in Alexandria overnight
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 9: Full Day in Alexandria*
Enjoy a second full day in Alexandria. For a change of pace, visit the lovely, oasis like gardens of Montaza or stroll Maamoura Beach with its gorgeous stretches of sand and azure waters. Set sail this evening at 7:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 10: Full Day in Ashdod*
This morning arrive in Ashdod at 10:00 am. Built on a site occupied by the Canaanites as far back as the 17th century BC, modern Ashdod serves the largest port city in Israel and as one of the most important industrial areas in the country. Ashdod is also a perfect jumping off point for visits to Jerusalem and Bethlehem to see the incredible landmarks of the Holy Land. Easily within a day's travel are the Western (Wailing) Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and King David's Tomb or even Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 11: Full Day in Ashdod*
Today enjoy another full day at leisure in Ashdod. The ship will sail this evening at 10:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 12: At Sea*
Enjoy a day at sea aboard the ship as you sail across the Mediterranean to Kusadasi
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 13: Full Day in Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
This morning, arrive to Kusadasi at 8:00 am. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including Ephesus, a city created by the Ionians in the 11th century B.C. and later expanded by the Romans to become a powerful trading and religious center. Sail for Athens at 6:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 14: Full Day in Athens
At 7:00 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 15: At Sea
Enjoy another day at sea aboard the ship as you sail across the Mediterranean to Italy. Take advantage of your ship's full size basketball court, or simply relax at the day spa
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 16: Full Day in Naples
Arrive at 7:00 am in Naples. Enjoy a full day to explore this fascinating city. Take time to visit Pompeii, a world famous excavation site with great temples and porticoes. Walk through Capri Town with its shops and cafes and perhaps enjoy a stop at the Gardens of Augustus. This evening sail to Rome at 6:30 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day DAY 17: Depart for the USA
This morning, arrive to Civitavecchia at 7:00 am. Disembark the ship and transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/24/2012 - 6/10/2012	$1,499
9/11/2012 - 9/28/2012	$1,649
9/23/2012 - 10/10/2012	$1,479
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Hotel Information:

Mariner of the Seas
Ambasciatori Palace
Quirinale Hotel

*Not Included:
Royal Caribbean Taxes & Fees, newly introduced Italian City Taxes (payable locally), arrival & departure transfers, optional tours, 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:
Upgrade to the Ambasciatori Palace, Rome is available.

Passengers disembarking to the airport should select flights that depart no earlier than 12 PM.

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

Click here for Ports of Call information.

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