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European Cruisetour: Under the Tuscan Sun
Discover the romance and beauty of this slice of Italy on our 17-day Cruisetours, which include 5 days on land touring Milan, Florence, Siena and the historic vineyards of Tuscany before embarking on a 12-day Grand Mediterranean Cruise or 12-day Greek Isles Cruise.
 
Wine Country
The romantic region of Tuscany is home to some of the finest vineyards in Europe.
The Last Supper
View Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
 
The Duomo
Florence's famous terracotta-domed cathedral is a great place to start your walking tour.
 
The David
The splendor of the human body can be appreciated in this work by Michelangelo.
Cruisetour1A : Under The Tuscan Sun
Under the Tuscan Sun - Tour 1A
Ship: Grand Princess
This Cruisetour Includes:
4-Night Land Tour featuring 2-nights Milan, 2-nights Florence plus a 12-day Grand Mediterranean Cruise
Highlights:
Cruise to the heart of the Mediterranean
See some of the greatest masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery
Tour Vinyards in Tuscany

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Itinerary  
Day Destination
1
Your tour begins at your hotel for afternoon check-in. In the evening join your tour director and meet you fellow travelers at a welcome briefing. Overnight Milan at the Sol Melia Hotel.
2
In the morning, enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour including the Duomo and Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the Sol Melia Hotel. (B,D)
3
Drive to Florence for an afternoon and evening to enjoy as you wish. Perhaps visit the Academy of Fine Arts, home of Michelangelo's David or see some of the greatest masterpieces of art at the Uffizi Gallery. Overnight Florence at the Anglo American Hotel. (B)
4
This morning, depart for the hilltop town of Siena. Take a walking tour and visit the Duomo. Enjoy a tour of one of the many vineyards in the Tuscany region, complete with a lesson in wine production. Overnight at the Anglo American Hotel. (B,L)
5
Transfer to the Florence Railway station and start your experience aboard the Eurostar. Disembark in Venice and transfer directly to the pier for embarkation. (B)
  Port
Arrival
Departure
5
Venice, Italy
 
 
6
Venice, Italy
 
1:00 PM
7
At Sea
 
 
8
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
6:00 AM
5:45 PM
9
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
7:00 AM
1:00 PM
10
Istanbul, Turkey
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
11
Mykonos, Greece
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
12
At Sea
 
 
13
Naples/Capri, Italy
7:00 AM
7:00 PM
14
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
7:00 AM
7:00 PM
15
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
6:30 AM
6:00 PM
16
Marseille (Provence), France
7:00 AM
5:00 PM
17
Barcelona, Spain
3:30 AM
 
  Destination
17
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport.
 

Under the Tuscan Sun - Tour 1B

12 day(s)

Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise

Ship: Emerald Princess

Voyage Departure Port: Venice, Italy

Number of Days: 16 (12 cruise, 4 tour)

Embarkation Date(s):

2008: May 8 , Jun 25 , Aug 12 , Sep 5

Under the Tuscan Sun - Tour 1C

12 day(s)

Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise

Ship: Grand Princess

Voyage Departure Port: Venice, Italy

Number of Days: 16 (12 cruise, 4 tour)

Embarkation Date(s):

2008: May 10 , Sep 19 , Oct 25

Under the Tuscan Sun - Tour 1C

12 day(s)

Travel Sequence: Tour first, then Cruise

Ship: Emerald Princess

Voyage Departure Port: Venice, Italy

Number of Days: 16 (12 cruise, 4 tour)

Embarkation Date(s):

2008: Jun 1 , Jul 19

 
 

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