Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Special!
Prepare to be dazzled by the ancient history of Greece and Croatia on this fabulous itinerary. Enjoy a casual stroll around the old town of Bari in southern Italy and in Greece marvel at the ancient ruins of Olympia at the foot of Mount Kronos, a tour offered from Katakolon. Finaly let the Medieval walled city of Dubrovnik fascinate you.
Costa Fortuna - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Venice, Italy
Bari
Katakolon
Santorini & Mykonos
Rhodes
At sea
Dubrovnik
Venice, Italy
2010 Dates:
April 19, 2010
April 26, 2010
May 3, 2010
May 10, 2010
May 24, 2010
From $769 US
Itinerary Highlights:
Bari - Cycling through Bari you can discover many of its hidden gems, from the port to the picturesque seafront, an elegant thoroughfare leading to the city gates. There's also the Basilica of San Nicola, built during the Norman rule, and the famous Castle, an ancient fortress defending the Old Town. After this journey into the past, it's great to explore modern Bari, the second largest city in Southern Italy.
Katakolon - In 776 BC the Olympic Games first started in Olympia and it is right here that the famous torch is lit at the start of the modern Games. The fascinating excursion to the archaeological digs of Olympia includes a visit to the monumental remains of the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the Gymnasium, and the Stadium. You can also visit the Archaeological Museum and the modern town of Olympia.
Santorini - Oia is a typical Santorini village: a maze of marble-paved streets, ochre-coloured houses and the blue dome-shaped roofs that are such a distinctive feature of the island. From here you can admire spectacular views of the islands of Folegandros and Sikinos and of the now extinct volcano.
Rhodes- Rhodes preserves traces of the time when the Order of the Knights of the Maltese Cross made Rhodes their headquarters. Your visit includes historical and artistic monuments such as the Castle, Knights Road and the Grand Master's Palace. Take in the beautiful view from the acropolis of Lindos, the one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes, where you will be given a guided tour.
Dubrovnik - This tour of historic Ragusa, better known as the old town of Dubrovnik, includes a walk along the city's exterrior wall, among the best preserved in the Mediterranean, and a visit to the Maritime Museum.
Venice - Within about 40 minutes' sailing time from Venice, you can reach the two most famous islands of the Venetian Lagoon, Murano and Burano, noted for their craftwork. In Murano it's worth visiting the traditional glass-blowing shops and watch one of the glass-blowers at work. From the island it's just a short boat ride to Burano, a very picturesque and colourful town famous for its lace production.
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