SICILY, THE AMALFI COAST & ROME
SAIL INTO HISTORY From your insider visit to the Vatican in Rome to seaside views along the Amalfi Coast to historic ramparts in Mdina on Malta and a cultural treasure trove of archaeological gems in Sicily – a Greek theatre and temple in Siracusa, a Roman renovation in Taormina, an Arab casbah in Palermo, and Norman fortifications in Erice – history calls.
1. ARRIVE ROME Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Hotel Majestic Roma. A transfer is included from Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino to the Hotel Majestic Roma on Via Veneto. Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals D
2. INSIDE ROME & AFTER-HOURS VATICAN VISIT Our insider guide introduces Rome’s landmark sights, including St. Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. This evening join us for an after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel – without crowds or long lines. Meals B
3. HERCULANEUM / EMBARK LE PONANT Depart for Naples, stopping en route in Herculaneum, literally buried alive in 79 AD by Mt. Vesuvius. Enjoy a traditional Neapolitan lunch and a sightseeing tour of Naples, before embarking on your 7-night cruise aboard Le Ponant. Meals BLD
4. THE INCOMPARABLE AMALFI COAST Venture ashore in the seaside town of Amalfi for a guided walk. Breathtaking sights continue on your drive along the Amalfi Coast to cliff-top Ravello for a visit to Villa Rufolo. Enjoy lunch and free time this afternoon before setting sail. Meals BLD
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5. VOLCANIC ISLES OF LIPARI & STROMBOLI Go ashore on Lipari today for a sightseeing excursion through volcanic landscapes and up to the castle and cathedral. Sail by the island of Stromboli tonight, home to one of the world’s few constantly active volcanoes – it has continuously erupted for 2,000 years. The view is unforgettable! Meals BLD
Rome Maximum Elevation: 1,200 ft. Naples
Ravello Amalfi
ITALY
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Castellammare Erice
STROMBOLI LIPARI
Palermo Segesta
Mt.Etna SICILY Siracusa Valletta MALTA Taormina
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