Buried Roman cities, teetering coastal villages, awe inspiring art and sun kissed beaches - the Mediterranean will delight and enchant, leaving you wanting more! On this journey start in the wonderful city of Venice before heading into the Tuscan sun for a few days to explore. In Rome, embark on your 20 night cruise including such exciting ports as Dubrovnik, Santorini, Kusadasi, Naples, Provence, Barcelona, Seville and more. This wonderful itinerary will ensure you see all the Mediterranean has to offer in comfort and style.
SPECIAL EXPERIENCES: • The Jewish Ghetto and Secret Gardens of Venice; a private guided walking tour of the oldest Jewish ghetto in the world before taking the opportunity to visit one of the secret gardens of Venice, hidden behind some palazzo walls. • Unique olive oil tasting and dinner; pure Quercetano olive oil is a rare commodity with only a handful of growers producing this special oil. Join the owner as you explore the olive farm before sitting down to a delicious dinner surrounded by olive trees. • A taste of Tuscan wine; after a stunning visit to Siena and San Gimignano, visit a flagship winery for a tour and wine tasting.
YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE: • Stay in a palace in Venice • Visit the Cinque Terre, San Gimignano and Lucca from your 18th century hunting lodge in Tuscany • Enjoy a 20 night cruise on the Nieuw Statendam around the Mediterranean from Rome • A World Journeys host to guide you every step of the way
Valid for travel: 16 September 2020
Itinerary: Tour departs from Auckland visiting Dubai, Venice, Tuscany, Sinque Terre, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Rome, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Katakolon, Athens, Kusadasi, Santorini, Naples, Rome, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Cadiz, Barcelona, Marseille, Monte Carlo, & Livorno.
• Economy Class airfares ex Auckland • Airline and airport taxes • A World Journeys host • Accommodation in 4 star hotels and 20 night cruise aboard ms Nieuw Statendam • Transfers at destination • Selected pre-cruise sightseeing, and entrance fees • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners pre-cruise • All meals during cruise • Gratuities