Mediterranean Romance Cruise Venice to Barcelona!
Holland America Line will take you on a journey of the Mediterranean unlike any other cruise line. With a history of over 140 years travelling Europe it's no wonder they offer the most cruise itineraries. Enjoy longer port stays and learn intimate knowledge of each port of call as you cruise the Mediterranean in five-star comfort. At the heart of the Holland America's cruise experience is their warm and award-winning style of service that is never in the way and never out of reach. Evenings onboard offer lively dance bands, thrilling stage shows and sing along Piano Bars. Cuisine suits any mood with casual buffet assortments or grilled to perfection steaks served in two-level grand dining rooms. Explore Europe with Holland America Line and you'll return home pampered.
13 Day Mediterranean Romance
onboard Eurodam
Mediterranean Cruise Itinerary:
Day 1 - Venice, Italy
Day 2 - Cruising
Day 3 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 4 - Kotor, Montenegro
Day 5 - Kerkira (Corfu), Greece
Day 6 - Cruising
Day 7 - Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Day 8 - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Day 9 - Florence / Pisa (Livorno), Italy
Day 10 - Monte Carlo, Monaco
Day 11 - Toulon, France
Day 12 - Barcelona, Spain
Day 13 - Barcelona, Spain
2016 Dates:
June 23
September 3
October 9
From $849 US
Mediterranean Cruise Highlights:
Venice - Your eyes deceive you as you get closer. An entire stone city concocted from spires and cupolas seems to float on water. The optics seem off, but by now you're too far charmed to turn back. Cruise to Venice with Holland America Line and start easily. Have a bicerin, a hot mix of espresso, drinking chocolate and whole milk. Then step out into the palatial arcades and outdoor cafes of St. Mark's Square. Ready? Now you can really get going. Venice has 117 islands and a million stories of empire, longing, and glory.
Dubrovnik - Historians tell us that Greek sailors founded the settlement they named “Laus” (precipice) in the seventh century. Today Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a walled medieval city of cobblestone lanes, red terra cotta roofs and clustered buildings, perched high above the Adriatic Sea. Take a walking tour through the ages, past the Baroque St. Blaise Church, the Renaissance Sponza Palace, the Gothic Rector’s Palace and other architectural gems. For spectacular city views, ride a newly restored funicular to the top of Srdj Hill. Cruise along the city walls and on to the Fort of St. Lawrence and Lokrum Island, where Richard the Lionhearted was a castaway. Head out to the Konavie Valley and learn to make traditional silk thread, or sample the region’s finest wines in Komaji.
Kotor - Kotor is located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays. First settled during the days of ancient Rome, the city today has a well preserved urban center with a vibrant community. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed World Natural and Historical Heritage Site.
Corfu - Fortresses flank your entrance to this most beautiful of the Ionians. Lose yourself in the Venetian old town or head north for dramatic seascapes.
Naples - There is the docile bay; the peaceful cypress-tufted islands of Ischia, Procida and Capri; and the muscular city of Naples itself. And over it all there looms Mount Vesuvius: volcano, national park, and a persistent corrective to any hubris. Cruise to Naples to see the only active volcano on the European mainland, which blew in A.D. 79 and buried the city of Pompeii. Naples itself is mere enduring greatness. One of the chief commercial cities of Europe, highlights include Castel dell'Ovo, Castelnuovo and national museums dedicated to art and archaeology. The city center has been designated a World Heritage Site, and the surrounding areas are dotted with cultural and historical treasures, not least them the restored ruins of Pompeii.
Rome - Step off the cruise ship, linger at a sidewalk café in the early evening and take in the pageant: the taste of your cappuccino, the kiss of warm air, the immaculately attired locals just getting their evenings started. Rome is nicknamed the Eternal City, and rightly so, for the array of icons – the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica – and for the role it played shaping the Western world. But there is perhaps a less-recognized genius in the way the city embraces the sensual side of life, as if to acknowledge there's no eternity like the present.
Florence / Pisa - If on your cruise you mistake Livorno for another city across the Italian peninsula, you'll be forgiven. The Venice District of town is a tangle of streets crisscrossed by canals. A beautiful Renaissance city in its own right, Livorno is also your gateway to Pisa, to the north, and Florence, to the west. Pisa contains a host of beautiful cathedrals, palaces, and bridges over the Arno River, as well as one glorious monument to faulty engineering. More than a city, Florence represents so much of what is vital to human expression in commerce, politics, and the arts.
Monte Carlo - Come ashore to one of the most iconic locales for the well-heeled in royalty, international finance, Hollywood, casino culture, and celebrity with a capital C. Wasn’t it only yesterday that marrying a prince on the French Riviera defined the fairy tale-wedding of Grace Kelly? Nevertheless, Monaco never lost its magical attraction for grand yachts, buzzing nightclubs, and haute couture. Join the revelry, or simply find a spot by the sea for more contemplative pursuits. Consider touring the Cote d’Azur and its medieval relics.
Toulon - A salty city with a feel and culture all its own. Try the renowned bouillabaisse or tour the lovely towns and vineyards of Provence.
Barcelona - Barcelona effuses the ancient, the modernist, and the Gaudi. Legend has it the city was founded by Hercules 400 years before the founding of Rome. Whatever the truth, the city today is a global capital of commerce, fashion, culture, and sunshine (the city gets about 300 days of it a year). Cruise visitors should start with a walk down Las Ramblas, the glorious tree-shaded thoroughfare at the heart of the city. Claim a patch of sand on one of the city beaches. But, most of all, see what visionary architect Antoni Gaudi wrought. Seven of his creations have been honored as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including La Sagrada Familia, the Park Guell, and Casa Mila.
Eurodam launched in 2008 as Holland America Line's new Signature-class ship. Eurodam furthers the evolution of our sophisticated mid-sized ships with 11 passenger decks, a new topside Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge surrounded by panoramic views, an Explorer's Lounge bar, a new Italian restaurant adjacent to the Lido, elegant luxury jewelry boutique, new atrium bar area, an enhanced and reconfigured show lounge and a new photographic and imaging center. On the technical side, Eurodam features the latest state-of-the-art navigation and safety systems. The ship is powered by six diesel generators and propelled by the latest Azipod propulsion technology.
Guests on Eurodam will be able to learn with Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Free workshops led by Microsoft-trained techsperts will show even the most novice camera or computer user how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures and create scrapbooks using a variety of Microsoft Windows and Windows Live services. Guests will learn how to share all their digital memories through email, blogging and social networking — so friends and family can see where they've been cruising even before they return home.
Following in the Holland America Line tradition, Eurodam features an exquisite art collection based on the theme, The Dutch Golden Age — An Inexhaustible Tradition. Highlighting works by Dutch masters and contemporary artists, some of the pieces featured will include 17th-century watercolor maps by famed cartographer Johannes Vingboons, photo-realistic oil paintings by artist Jan van 't Hoff and The Nightwatch, Two Minutes Later, a contemporary reinterpretation of Rembrandt's famous painting.
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 June 23rd 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 Europe Specialists!
