Voyages to Antiquity: Splendors of Italy and Croatia
17 days
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Discover why the sun-warmed shores of the Mediterranean became the cradle of civilization as you explore architecture, art and history aboard an ocean liner.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Visit the Palazzo dei Conservatori and see the outstanding collections of art housed in the Musei Capitolini
- Discover the spectacular site of Pompeii, buried for centuries after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD
- In Split, visit the Palace of Diocletian, including the Temple of Jupiter and the emperor’s mausoleum
What's this trip about?
Discover why the sun-warmed shores of the Mediterranean became the cradle of civilization as you explore architecture, art and history aboard an ocean liner.
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Itinerary
Day
1
In transit
In Flight
Day
2
Arrive Rome, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Rome D NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento
Activity note: Hotel check-in is available from 2:00 PM.
Afternoon: Upon arrival at the hotel, check in and get your room assignment. Then take some time to fres...
Day
3
Rome, Italy / Colosseum
Rome B,L NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles, some uneven terrain, stairs, and standing in an archaeological site. Limited shade.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room...
Day
4
Rome, Italy; Embark the Aegean Odyssey
Rome B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Walking up to 1 mile.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: This morning, we will transfer by coach to explore the Palazzo dei Conservator...
Day
5
Sorrento, Italy / Pompeii
Sorrento B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles, some uneven terrain, stairs, and standing in an archaeological site. Limited shade.
Breakfast: Aboard ship, breakfast will be buffet-st...
Day
6
Sorrento, Italy / Free Time
Sorrento B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. The s...
Day
7
Salerno, Italy
Aegean Odyssey - At Sea B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles, some uneven terrain.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: At sea. As we head towards Salerno along the Amalfi Coast, see and do wh...
Day
8
Taormina, Sicily
Aegean Odyssey - At Sea B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles, some uneven terrain.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: At sea. As we head towards Taormina, see and do what interests you mos...
Day
9
At sea
Aegean Odyssey - At Sea B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: At sea. As we head towards Corfu, see and do what interests you most aboard ship. You might like to take a seat in the observation lounge with fellow Road Scholars, find som...
Day
10
Corfu, Greece / Sarande, Albania (Butrint)
Aegean Odyssey - At Sea B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 1 mile; some uneven terrain and uphill segments.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Disembark the ship and b...
Day
11
Brindisi, Italy (Lecce)
Aegean Odyssey - At Sea B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles; some uneven terrain and uphill segments.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: This morning, we will disembark the ship a...
Day
12
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Aegean Odyssey - At Sea B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 1 mile; some uneven terrain and uphill segments.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: This morning, we will disembark the ship for a w...
Day
13
Split, Croatia
Aegean Odyssey - At Sea B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 1 mile; some uneven terrain.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: This morning, we will disembark the ship and board a motorcoach to trans...
Day
14
Ancona, Italy
Aegean Odyssey - At Sea B,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 2 miles; some uneven terrain and uphill segments.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach to transfer ...
Day
15
Venice, Italy
Venice B,L,D Aegean Odyssey
Activity note: Getting on/off a boat. Walking up to 1 mile; some uneven terrain and uphill segments.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: This morning, disembark the ship and board a smaller boat to begin our visit...
Day
16
Disembarkation, Program Concludes, In Transit from Program
In Flight B
Activity note: See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
Breakfast: Aboard ship depending on departure times. This concludes our program.
Morning: Transfer to Venice Ma...
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Meals Included
- 39 Meals
- 14 Breakfasts
- 12 Lunches
- 13 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Age Requirements
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