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15 days May 10-24, 2009
$2995 ppdo includes air from LAX!
Introducing Costa Cruises….
Named one of the “top 10 cruise lines” by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and awarded five stars by Fielding’s Cruise Guide, Costa Cruise Lines is #1 in Europe for a number of reasons.
First of all, Costa--the world’s fifth largest cruise lines--is based there and has been sailing the continent’s best ports for 60 years. Costa boasts 11 luxurious ships and 87 itineraries to 112 ports in 43 countries (including in the United States). Costa Cruises is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines, comprised of Holland America, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Windstar Cruises, and The Yachts of Seabourn.
Costa’s Italian-inspired ships have earned four stars in service, food and entertainment from Modern Maturity, and the cruise line was selected as having “Best Mediterranean Itineraries” by the readers of Porthole magazine. Costa Cruises is also South America’s number 1 cruise line.
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Day 1: Depart today from Los Angeles International Airport on your overnight flight to Italy. In-flight meals, entertainment.
Day 2: MILAN, ITALY. Welcome to Milan, Italy’s northern city of fashion. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. HOTEL PRESIDENT(or similar)
Day 3: MILAN/CRUISING. After breakfast, enjoy an orientation tour of this dynamic city. Highlights of Italy’s economic miracle town are the famous Scala Opera House, glass-domed Galleria, and magnificent Gothic Duomo (cathedral). You can also opt to view DaVinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper, at Santa Maria delle Grazie chapel. Later, transfer to Savonaon the Mediterranean Sea and board your ship, the sleek Costa Marina. Set sail at 6:00 p.m. (B, D)
Day 4: AT SEA. Rich in amenities, the intimate Costa Marina offers a peaceful and elegant way to cruise. Choose from an array of activity options, spend relaxing hours in her lounges, or relax on deck by the pool. At night, fine fare abounds in refined dining rooms and specialty restaurants, followed by live entertainment rivaling anything on shore. Named one of the “Top 10 cruise Lines” by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and awarded five stars by Fielding’s Cruise Guide, Costa Cruise Lines is based in Europe and has been sailing the continent’s best ports for 60 years. B,L,D
Day 5: MALAGA, SPAIN. Noon-midnight. B,L,D Capital of the Costa del Sol (“Sun Coast,”), Malaga is gateway to the historical Alhambra Palace and beach resort towns including Torremolinos, Marbella, Mijas, and Ronda.(B,L,D)
Day 6: TANGIER, MOROCCO. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 pm. In Tangier, jumping-off point for the Moorish conquest of Spain, optional shore excursions include a visit to the Sultan’s Palace and to the Casbah and bustling medinah!(B,L,D)
Day 7: LISBON, PORTUGAL. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. In this imperial capital, you can visit Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery with the Tomb of Vasco da Gama, or walk through the cobbled alleys of Alfama district. (B,L,D)
Belem Tower
Day 8: AT SEA.(B,L,D)
Day 9: BILBAO, SPAIN. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This morning, anchor in Bilbao, great port city of the Basque region and home to the Guggenheim Museum, an amazing feat of construction designed by architect Frank Gehry. (B,L,D)
Day 10: BORDEAUX, FRANCE. 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Ample time to travel to Limoges for a tour of the porcelain factory, or to explore the picturesque town of St. Emilion, or to sample the vintages at the town’s famous wineries. (B,L,D)
Day 11: AT SEA. (B,L,D)
Day 12: GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS. 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. This self-governing island—loyal to the UK—offers a bustling harbour town with bistros, boutiques, jazz music, and inspirational beauty. (B,L,D)
Day 13: DOVER ( LONDON), ENGLAND. 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. The chalky white cliffs greet you and beckon you to vibrant London and historical Canterbury. Choose from a wide menu of shore excursions. (B,L,D)
Day 14: AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. 8:00 a.m. After breakfast, disembark and enjoy an included canal cruise aboard a glass-roofed launch, which is the best way to sense the Golden Ageof this city of artists including Rembrandt. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. CARLTON HOTEL(or similar)(B)
Day 15: AMSTERDAM/USA Your homebound flight from Amsterdam arrives in Los Angeles the same day. (B)
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$2995 includes all this:
Round trip airfare from Los Angeles to Milan and back from Amsterdam
First Class accommodations in Milan and Amsterdam with buffet breakfasts
Half day sightseeing tour of Milan and narrated canal cruise in Amsterdam
11 night luxury cruise aboard Costa Cruise Lines' intimate (maximum 776 passengers!) Costa Marina visiting 7 European countries
All meals and entertainment included while cruising. Interior stateroom with two twin beds that can be made into a queen bed (oceanview cabins available)
Hotel taxes, porterage, and English-speaking guides |
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