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Essence of Greece & Italy - 19 Nights Fly, Cruise, Rail and Stay PACKAGE - Rome to Venice (PRI47505)
Enjoy a night in Rome then sail on a 10 night Mediterranean cruise aboard Majestic Princess followed by an 8-night independent rail tour from Rome.
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Tour Departure: Mar 31, 2025
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Inside$8,679
Balcony$9,079
Mini Suite$9,355
Highlights
Experience an unforgettable journey starting with a night in Rome before setting sail on a spectacular 10-night Mediterranean cruise. Explore iconic destinations of Greece and Italy along the way, then continue your adventure with an 8-night independent rail tour from Rome to Venice. Discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the charming streets of Sorrento, and the breathtaking beauty of Capri, before immersing yourself in the art and culture of Florence. This trip promises a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration in some of the Mediterranean's most enchanting locations.
Inclusions:
19 Night Package Includes
- BONUS: Air Credit of $2,000† per person
- 1 Night, 4-Star Accommodation in Rome+, including breakfast
- 10 night cruise from Rome return aboard the Majestic Princess
- Main meals~ and entertainment aboard
- Essence of Italy 8 Night Tour from Rome to Venice≠
- 2 Nights, 4-Star Accommodation in Rome+
- Half Day Guided Small Group Tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- High Speed Train - 2nd Class Ticket from Rome to Naples
- Transfer from Naples to Sorrento, includes stopping in Pompeii
- Admission Ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Area
- 2 Nights, 4-Star Accommodation in Sorrento+
- Group Tour of Capri Island, including Blue Grotto
- High Speed Train - 2nd Class Ticket from Naples to Florence
- Half Day Guide Group Tour of Florence
- 2 Nights, 4-Star Accommodation in Florence+
- High Speed Train - 2nd Class Ticket from Florence to Venice
- Gondola Ride in Venice
- 2 Nights, 4-Star Accommodation in Venice+
- Transfers between Airport, Hotel and Port throughout
- Port charges, government fees and taxes
- 10 night cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) return aboard Majestic Princess
- PLUS 3 nights accommodation in Rome+, 2 nights in Sorrento+, 2 nights in Florence+ and 2 nights in Venice+, BONUS: Small group tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, High Speed Train - 2nd Class Ticket from Rome to Naples & Naples to Florence & more!
- Visit: Corfu, Santorini, Piraeus, Naples & more!
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Itinerary
Day 1:Air Credit
Air Credit of $2,000 per person is included in the package price to put towards your airfare. The choice of airline is flexible based on availability. Your Travel Advisor will assist with booking your preferred flights.
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Day 1:Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel
Private Standard Car Transfer
Note: Guest flight details and emergency contact number are required to confirm the transfer.
Note: Guest flight details and emergency contact number are required to confirm the transfer.
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Day 1 - 2:1 Night Accommodation in Rome
1 Night, 4-Star Accommodation in Rome, including breakfast
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Day 2:Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
Tue 1 Apr 2025
Depart 6:00 PM
Day 3:Day At Sea
Wed 2 Apr 2025
Day 4:Corfu, Greece
Thu 3 Apr 2025
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Day 5:Day At Sea
Fri 4 Apr 2025
Day 6:Santorini, Greece
Sat 5 Apr 2025
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Day 7:Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus)
Sun 6 Apr 2025
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Day 8:Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Mon 7 Apr 2025
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Day 9:Day At Sea
Tue 8 Apr 2025
Day 10:Sicily (Messina), Italy
Wed 9 Apr 2025
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Day 11:Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii)
Thu 10 Apr 2025
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Day 12:Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Arrive 6:00 AM
Day 12 - 20:Essence of Italy
DAY 1 - ROME
Arrive in Rome and transfer independently to your hotel. During the rest of the day free time at your disposal for a first exploratory tour of the Eternal City. You can explore the city on your own to discover the most famous symbols of Rome, such as Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Spain Square. In case of an early arrival in Rome, we recommend a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, to admire Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and other masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance more closely. It is also possible to participate in a series of other optional activities, such as a cooking lesson to learn how to make pizza or pasta and ice cream. For dinner we suggest trying a typical Roman restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rome.
DAY 2 - ROME (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, then another day dedicated to discovering the city. Today you join our Imperial Tour of Rome (included in the rates), to closely admire the monuments of the Roman Forum, enter the Colosseum and listen to our guide's presentation of the evocative history of ancient Rome and the gladiators' fights that took place there. In the afternoon, free time to continue exploring the Eternal City. You can join an excursion to visit Rome Catacombs. For the sporty people, there is also the option of an electric bike tour, to discover the historic center with its symbols or even a more secret and unusual Rome. For the evening, we recommend a nice walk in the Trastevere district, full of typical restaurants. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rome.
Meals included: Breakfast.
DAY 3 – ROME – POMPEII – SORRENTO (B)
This morning, reach Termini Rail Station and take the high-speed train to Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, meet our driver and proceed to Pompeii where you will enjoy a 2-hour stop to visit the archaeological area (tickets included – guide not included but possibility to add it). This ancient Roman city was destroyed when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and buried it, preserving it under a sea of volcanic ash for nearly 1700 years. At the end of the visit transfer to Sorrento, famous for its picturesque old town center and characteristic fisherman's village of Marina Grande, one of the most authentic treasures of the city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4 - CAPRI (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will participate in a small group tour (max 20 pax) in Capri and Anacapri, with the famous Blue Grotto included. Through this excursion, you can visit the beautiful Blue Grotto, with its colors and atmosphere known throughout the world (PLEASE NOTE: the visit of Blue Grotto is weather permitting). Afterwards, you can visit Anacapri and Capri and discover the beauties of this wonderful island (lunch not included).
In the afternoon, return to Sorrento by ferry. Once you arrive at the port, return to the hotel independently. Overnight stay at the hotel in Sorrento.
DAY 5 - SORRENTO - FLORENCE (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will reach Napoli centrale rail station by private transfer, to board the high-speed train to Florence.
After arriving, hotel accommodation and free time available for an independent visit of the city, the 'cradle of the Renaissance'. We would suggest a guided tour of one of the main museums: the Uffizi Galleries, with the masterpieces of the masters of the Italian Renaissance (Leonardo, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Tiziano, Botticelli and many others), or the Accademia Gallery, which houses the original of Michelangelo's famous statue of David, or an half day visit to Pisa and its famous leaning tower.
Alternatively, those who are fond of food can have an engaging Italian cooking lesson, which begins at the "Central Market", the largest, most vibrant and colourful food market in the city. Here the chef will illustrate the various local specialties and teach you how to recognize the best and tastiest ingredients. At the end of the lesson, you will be released a certificate of participation and a recipe book.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6 - FLORENCE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will discover two thousand years of history of the cradle of the Renaissance through the eyes of an expert local guide, who will take you in an unforgettable journey to discover the most beautiful squares and monuments of Florence. With this half day tour, you will admire with your own eyes the sites and monuments that have made Florence one of the most visited destinations in the world. Rest of the day at disposal to visit the monuments and/or the museums or Florence or organize an excursion to the surrounding areas. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7 – FLORENCE – VENICE (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, we board the high-speed train to Venice S. Lucia. The journey takes about 2h 15'. After arriving, hotel accommodation, so in the afternoon there will be a 30-minute “gondola ride” with commentary via app on your mobile phone.
Before dinner in Venice, it is traditional to have an aperitif based on “cichéti” (small snacks) in one of the many “bacari” (taverns) scattered along the “calli” (that is what the Venetian streets are called): a must experience to try, absolutely! Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8 - VENICE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, then full day dedicated to the discovery of Venice or its lagoon.
You can take a guided walking tour through the most famous places in the city (Piazza San Marco with the Basilica and the Clock Tower, the Rialto Bridge, Campo Santa Maria Formosa) and others less known; or a skip-the-line guided tour of the Doge's Palace, with the Doge's luxurious apartments and the famous Bridge of Sighs.
Alternatively, you can go on a boat trip to the islands of the Venice lagoon: Murano, known all over the world for its famous glass craftmanship; Burano, famous not only for its lace, but also for the picturesque fishermen's houses all painted in bright colours; and Torcello, the first settlement centre in the lagoon.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 9 - VENICE (B)
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Arrive in Rome and transfer independently to your hotel. During the rest of the day free time at your disposal for a first exploratory tour of the Eternal City. You can explore the city on your own to discover the most famous symbols of Rome, such as Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Spain Square. In case of an early arrival in Rome, we recommend a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, to admire Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and other masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance more closely. It is also possible to participate in a series of other optional activities, such as a cooking lesson to learn how to make pizza or pasta and ice cream. For dinner we suggest trying a typical Roman restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rome.
DAY 2 - ROME (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, then another day dedicated to discovering the city. Today you join our Imperial Tour of Rome (included in the rates), to closely admire the monuments of the Roman Forum, enter the Colosseum and listen to our guide's presentation of the evocative history of ancient Rome and the gladiators' fights that took place there. In the afternoon, free time to continue exploring the Eternal City. You can join an excursion to visit Rome Catacombs. For the sporty people, there is also the option of an electric bike tour, to discover the historic center with its symbols or even a more secret and unusual Rome. For the evening, we recommend a nice walk in the Trastevere district, full of typical restaurants. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rome.
Meals included: Breakfast.
DAY 3 – ROME – POMPEII – SORRENTO (B)
This morning, reach Termini Rail Station and take the high-speed train to Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, meet our driver and proceed to Pompeii where you will enjoy a 2-hour stop to visit the archaeological area (tickets included – guide not included but possibility to add it). This ancient Roman city was destroyed when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and buried it, preserving it under a sea of volcanic ash for nearly 1700 years. At the end of the visit transfer to Sorrento, famous for its picturesque old town center and characteristic fisherman's village of Marina Grande, one of the most authentic treasures of the city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4 - CAPRI (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will participate in a small group tour (max 20 pax) in Capri and Anacapri, with the famous Blue Grotto included. Through this excursion, you can visit the beautiful Blue Grotto, with its colors and atmosphere known throughout the world (PLEASE NOTE: the visit of Blue Grotto is weather permitting). Afterwards, you can visit Anacapri and Capri and discover the beauties of this wonderful island (lunch not included).
In the afternoon, return to Sorrento by ferry. Once you arrive at the port, return to the hotel independently. Overnight stay at the hotel in Sorrento.
DAY 5 - SORRENTO - FLORENCE (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will reach Napoli centrale rail station by private transfer, to board the high-speed train to Florence.
After arriving, hotel accommodation and free time available for an independent visit of the city, the 'cradle of the Renaissance'. We would suggest a guided tour of one of the main museums: the Uffizi Galleries, with the masterpieces of the masters of the Italian Renaissance (Leonardo, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Tiziano, Botticelli and many others), or the Accademia Gallery, which houses the original of Michelangelo's famous statue of David, or an half day visit to Pisa and its famous leaning tower.
Alternatively, those who are fond of food can have an engaging Italian cooking lesson, which begins at the "Central Market", the largest, most vibrant and colourful food market in the city. Here the chef will illustrate the various local specialties and teach you how to recognize the best and tastiest ingredients. At the end of the lesson, you will be released a certificate of participation and a recipe book.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 6 - FLORENCE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will discover two thousand years of history of the cradle of the Renaissance through the eyes of an expert local guide, who will take you in an unforgettable journey to discover the most beautiful squares and monuments of Florence. With this half day tour, you will admire with your own eyes the sites and monuments that have made Florence one of the most visited destinations in the world. Rest of the day at disposal to visit the monuments and/or the museums or Florence or organize an excursion to the surrounding areas. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7 – FLORENCE – VENICE (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, we board the high-speed train to Venice S. Lucia. The journey takes about 2h 15'. After arriving, hotel accommodation, so in the afternoon there will be a 30-minute “gondola ride” with commentary via app on your mobile phone.
Before dinner in Venice, it is traditional to have an aperitif based on “cichéti” (small snacks) in one of the many “bacari” (taverns) scattered along the “calli” (that is what the Venetian streets are called): a must experience to try, absolutely! Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8 - VENICE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, then full day dedicated to the discovery of Venice or its lagoon.
You can take a guided walking tour through the most famous places in the city (Piazza San Marco with the Basilica and the Clock Tower, the Rialto Bridge, Campo Santa Maria Formosa) and others less known; or a skip-the-line guided tour of the Doge's Palace, with the Doge's luxurious apartments and the famous Bridge of Sighs.
Alternatively, you can go on a boat trip to the islands of the Venice lagoon: Murano, known all over the world for its famous glass craftmanship; Burano, famous not only for its lace, but also for the picturesque fishermen's houses all painted in bright colours; and Torcello, the first settlement centre in the lagoon.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 9 - VENICE (B)
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Day 20:Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport
Private Motor Launch Transfer
Note: Guest flight details and emergency contact number are required to confirm the transfer.
Note: Guest flight details and emergency contact number are required to confirm the transfer.
Sat 19 Apr 2025
Ports of Call may vary by departure date and subject to weather and other conditions.
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*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 27 Nov 2024 and are per adult in AUD, twin share. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency even after the deposit is paid. Offer subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees or fees for card payments which vary. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. †Air Credit is $2,000 per person and included in the package price. Air Credit may be used toward any airfare booked with your Travel Advisor or the value may be deducted from the package if you prefer to book this component independently. ~Meals are included in selected restaurants onboard; specialty restaurants may incur a surcharge. ≠This is an independent package without a tour leader throughout. Items not included are: tourism city tax which is payable directly at the hotels upon check in, transfers from/to rail stations, tours, meals, gratuities or other activities unless otherwise specified. Entrance ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Area does not include a guide. When visiting Capri, the visit of Blue Grotto is weather permitting - no refund is offered in case of bad weather. Gondola ride may be shared with other passengers. +Hotels specified in the itinerary are subject to change with or without notice and local tax and resort fees may be collected on arrival at each accommodation ranging from € 6 to 15 EUR per room per night, subject to change. *Pricing and savings are based on the difference between the exclusive package cruise fare and the best available equivalent fare for Balcony Stateroom category BE, twin occupancy. This offer is valid until 20 Dec 2024, or unless sold out prior. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Princess Cruise, Viva Holidays and Cruiseco booking terms and conditions apply, see websites for details.
