|
9 days November 22-30, 2009
$1495 ppdo + taxes
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.
|
Day 1: Depart Los Angeles Your exciting journey begins today when you fly from Los Angeles overnight to Europe.
Day 2: Venice, Italy. Welcome to the City of Canals! Venice, the Jewel of the Adriatic. Afternoon arrival and transfer to your luxury ship, the Costa Fortuna. Unpack once and begin your voyage by cruising down the Grand Canal at sunset!
Costa Fortuna
Day 3: Bari, Italy. Noon-6:00 p.m. Bari, Italy, is the second largest city of Southern Italy and is capital of Puglia. Known as “ California of the South,” a title given for its amazing economic growth and leadership, Bari boasts such sites as Castel del Monte, a medieval castle, and the Trulli of Aberobello, a nearby town with buildings made entirely of white stucco.
Day 4: Katakolon ( Olympia), Greece. Noon-6:00 p.m. From the port of Katakolon, opt to visit Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Visit the various sport facilities dating back to 453 B.C., the Olympic Museum, and the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus, where the Statue of Zeus, one of the ancient 7 Wonders of the World, once stood.
Day 5: (THANKSGIVING) Santorini, Greece.
7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Arrive to the volcano island of Santorini, with its town perched high above the ocean. Time to shop, explore, or take a shore excursion before continuing on to Mykonos.
Day 5: (THANKSGIVING) Mykonos, Greece.
6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Drop anchor in Mykonos, the cosmopolitan island known for its whitewashed buildings, windmills, gorgeous beaches, and lively harbor.
Day 6: Rhodes, Greece. 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. A full day on the “ Island of Roses” famed for its Medieval Old Town and site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Optional visit to Lindos and the majestic Acropolis overlooking the bay.
Day 7: Cruising/At Sea. Enjoy the amenities of the Costa Fortuna as you sail from the Aegean to the Adriatic Sea.
Day 8: Dubrovnik, Croatia. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Set on a peninsula and surrounded by a 1,000-year-old protective wall, Dubrovnik is like stepping back in time. Breathtaking views of the Adriatic Riviera make this one of the most picturesque spots in the world to visit. Dalmatian sunshine is giving the French Riviera a run for its reputation as a celebrity haven.
Day 9: Venice. 9:00 a.m. From the ship, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Arrive in Los Angeles the same day.
|
$1495 includes all this:
Round trip airfare to Venice aboard Lufthansa, Delta, or other major airline with regularly scheduled flights
Seven-night luxury cruise aboard Costa Cruise Lines' Costa Fortuna, with all meals and entertainment
Interior stateroom with two lower beds that can be made into a queen bed. (Oceanview/balcony upgrades available)
Airport-ship-airport transfers within Europe
|
|
