11 Day Rome & Vatican Cruise Tour!
4 Day pre-cruise Rome land tour + 7 Day Mediterranean cruise
This is the perfect cruise tour for time conscious guests featuring highlights of Rome & Vatican City. You'll enjoy 11 days with visits to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel!
Land Tour Highlights:
-Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum Tour in Rome
-Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
-3 Breakfasts
Authentic Experiences:
-Eataly Food Tour including Italian Sparkling Wine, pasta, pizza, extra virgin olive oil and Parmigiano tastings
Mediterranean Cruise onboard Norwegian Epic
Day 1 - Arrive in Rome
Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel. The evening is at your leisure.
Day 2 - Tour Ancient Rome
This morning, you'll enjoy a panoramic view from Colle Oppio and then skip the lines as you visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. An expert local guide will guide you through these unique sights. Afternoon at leisure. This evening you'll enjoy a taste of Eataly with a special tasting itinerary. You'll discover the wealth of Italian biodiversity, visit the production areas of Eataly and enjoy tastings of Italian Sparkling Wine, the best pasta, pizza, extra virgin olive oil and Parmigiano. Savour every bite!
Day 3 - Vatican Museum Tour
Today you'll enjoy a full day tour. Enjoy a walking tour through the historical center where you'll admire the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio (designed by Bernini), and then you'll visit the Pantheon. Then it's onto the Basilica of St. Peter which you'll visit and admire the Pieta, a masterpiece of Michelangelo. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. Then your tour will travel by coach passing through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads and following the ancient Aurelian walls which once surrounded the ancient city. You finally arrive at the Vatican Walls, your guide will lead you into the Vatican Museums, through the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, the famous Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Evening at leisure.
Day 4 - Rome & Embark Cruise
Enjoy the morning at your leisure in Rome before transferring to the port. Norwegian Epic sails this evening.
Day 5 - Livorno (Florence or Pisa), Italy 7:00am to 7:00pm
Day 6 - Cannes, France 8:00am to 6:00pm
Day 7 - Provence - Marseille, France 7:00am to 4:00pm
Day 8 - Barcelona, Spain 5:00am to 6:00pm
Day 9 - Cruising
Day 10 - Naples, Italy 7:00am to 7:00pm
Day 11 - Rome, Italy
2016 Dates:
April 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 29, 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16
From $1439 US
Plus Complimentary Amenities! (your choice):
-Free Unlimited Beverages
-Free Specialty Dining
-Free WiFi
-Free Shore Excursions
-Book an Inside & Receive 1 Free Offer!
-Book an Ocean View or higher & Receive 2 Free Offers!
-Book a Suite & Receive All 4 Free Offers!
Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line's incredible ship, Norwegian Epic, has reinvented cruising. For starters, there's the amazing new SVEDKA Ice Bar, literally one of the coolest places in the world. There are chic private clubs, as well as a traditional supper club, Norwegian Cruise Line's famous White Hot Party and so much more. During the day, there's our huge Aqua Park, Sports Complex, rock-climbing wall, fitness center, world-class spa, two 3-lane bowling alleys and our two-story Wii. And in between, there are more than 20 dining options to enjoy. Norwegian Epic has some of the most innovative and flexible accommodations ever - from our new Studios specifically designed and priced for the solo traveler and exclusive access to The Studio Lounge to our private Villas. Add 20 different dining options and you'll see why we say this is Freestyle Cruising on a truly grand scale.
Experience an unforgettable family vacation that everyone can enjoy together. Only Norwegian offers Nickelodeon, featuring unforgettable memories such as Pajama Jam Character Breakfast and meet & greets with Dora, Diego, or Patrick. Our complimentary youth programs, Splash Academy and Entourage are grouped by age and packed with plenty of creative activities.
Entourage Teen program, It's the coolest clubhouse at sea. Our youth staff has a knack for planning great activities, games, contests, and fun the entire family will love. Take the plunge on three multistory waterslides including the Epic Plunge.
Norwegian Epic Highlights
The best entertainment at sea with Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams & Dinner, and more!
Experience more than 20 extraordinary culinary dining options.
A New Wave of completely unique accommodations.
What's Included During Your Mediterranean Cruise?
7 complimentary dining options, from three-course dining to endless buffets with action stations. Entertainment day & night. Blue Man Group, Legends in Concert, live comedy, jazz club, dueling piano bar, and a wealth of clubs and lounges. Fitness center, sports court, climbing and rappelling wall, aqua park, pools, and hot tubs. Youth programs for children ages 3-17. Attentive room steward and complimentary room service.
All pricing above is in US Dollars, per person. Port charges & taxes are additional. Pricing is based on two people sharing and subject to availability. The "From" price listed on our website is for the April 17th departure date; other dates may have different pricing, please inquire. All pricing is based on availability and subject to change by the cruise line at any time. For more information please contact one of our Mediterranean Specialists!