Januari 2023


VENETIE  - TRIESTE

3 -  6 januari , 2023



Departure 05:00 PM


Trieste is the capital city of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in northeast Italy. A port city, it occupies a thin strip of land between the Adriatic coast and Slovenia’s border on the limestone-dominated Karst Plateau. Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences are all evident in its layout, which encompasses a medieval old city and a neoclassical Austrian quarter.


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DUBROVNIK
Croatia



Jan 7,   2023

Arrival 01:00 PM              Departure 08:00 PM


Facing the Adriatic Sea, the city is famous for its walls, built in stages from ancient times to the present, surrounding it, along with the port. Its splendid historical centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exudes charm at every corner: the pearl of the Adriatic, as Lord Byron called it.
Dubrovnik is located in the south of Croatia, on the Dalmatian coast, and is protected from the bora and scirocco. This means that its climate is pleasant, even in the summer months. Its sea is among the cleanest and bluest in the world and, breathing deeply on the coast, you cannot help but feel the scent of pine trees, which surround the beaches and cool the hottest hours of the day. The beaches, amongst the most beautiful of the whole of Croatia, are uncrowded and perfect for romantic evenings by the sea.

Not to be missed:

• The historical centre

• The beaches

• The walls

Dubrovnik is een havenstad in Dalmatië, een regio in Kroatië, aan de Adriatische Zee. De stad heeft circa 50.000 inwoners en is de hoofdstad van de provincie
Dubrovnik-Neretva.


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Dubrovnik Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia


CATANIA
Sicily




Jan 9,    2023 

Arrival 07:00 AM           Departure 05:00 PM


Catania, like Sicily, is rich in monuments, ancient traditions and sumptuous food, which it shares generously with the rest of the world. The port of Catania is located about 300 metres from the historic city centre. We suggest that you visit the Piazza del Duomo, symbol of the city. If you cross Via Crociferi, one of the most famous streets of the city, you can get to Palazzo Biscari, one of the most impressive and majestic buildings in the whole of Sicily. Finally, you can see Mount Etna looking north, with its famous lava flows.

Not to be missed:
• Etna
• Piazza del Duomo
• The Palazzo degli Elefanti

Catania is de op een na grootste stad van Sicilië, gelegen aan de oostkust van het eiland. Het is de hoofdstad van de gelijknamige provincie. In 2005 had de stad ruim 307.000 inwoners. De stad ligt aan de voet van de Etna, de actieve vulkaan die ongeveer 30 kilometer ten noorden van de stad ligt.


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Napels

Jan 10, 2023   

Arrival 07:00 AM          Departure 01:00 PM

Sightseeing:

Naples (Napoli, Campania) is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. It has a great bay with nice views of the Capri and the Ischia Islands. The city is maybe not so delightful as Rome or Florence, but it deserves a place among the destinations a tourist should not miss in Italy.

Naples can be a little "rough" around the edges at times! Watch your belongings, pickpockets are really professional here.


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Rome is de hoofdstad van Italië en het bestuurlijk centrum van de regio Lazio en de Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale. De stad heeft ca. 2,8 miljoen inwoners, het inwonertal van de metropoolregio bedraagt 3,7 miljoen. Het is de grootste stad van Italië.


Savona


Jan 11, 2023

Arrival  09:00 AM  Departure 06:00 PM


Above the port of Savona, the Priamar Fortress greets every departure and arrival of the Costa ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Genoa and its aquarium are nearby. The port of Savona is one of the prettiest of the Italian Riviera. The lovely climate, summers that are never to hot, mild winters and the exceptional beauty of the sea near the town makes Savona an excellent base to set out to explore Liguria. Savona is notable for the Priamar Fortress, which has dominated the town since the 16th century, and also for its historic centre where you can visit Savona Cathedral. A stop in Savona can also be an opportunity to visit the nearby city of Genoa and its narrow, picturesque streets, known as “caruggi”.
Not to be missed:
• Priamar Fortress.
• Savona Cathedral
• Via Paleocapa


Savona is a port city in Liguria, northwest Italy. The 1500s Priamar Fortress houses the Sandro Pertini Museum, with works by Guttuso and Miró. A 17th-century statue of Mary adorns the medieval tower Torre Leon Pancaldo. The Ceramics Museum spans the 15th century to the present. Northwest, Colle di Cadibona pass marks the start of a stretch on the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri trekking route, with sea and mountain views.


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Marseilles


Jan 12, 2023

Arrival  8:00 AM          Departure 01:00 PM


A pleasant thing to do is simply sit down at one of the cafes overlooking the port of Marseilles and, sipping a Pastis, observe the landscape and the people who inhabit it. Also called the "Porpoise City ", Marseille is France’s sunniest town, charming with its gullies where you can swim, its history and culture and restaurants with cosmopolitan cuisine. You cannot leave without having first toured on the “Cours Julien”, the street for shopping. The port of Marseille is perhaps a typical tourist destination, but it deserves to be visited for the ferry that leaves from the Town Hall and the old church, which replaced a Templar building.
Not to be missed:
• Aix-en-Provence
• Avignon, the city of the Popes
• The discovery of
Marseilles by bike


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AIX EN PROVENCE

Main stops :

Cours Mirabeau,
Mazarin Quarter
Place des Quatre Dauphins
Saint Sauveur Cathedral

The programme

We leave the port and make our way to Aix-en-Provence, a university and spa town and political hub of Provence, about half an hour's drive from Marseille.
As soon as we arrive in Aix, we are immediately introduced to its sophisticated atmosphere with a walk around the romantic streets of the city centre, amidst aristocratic residences dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Our walking tour begins on the Cours Mirabeau, a splendid, tree-lined avenue in the heart of the city that boasts beautiful fountains and numerous outdoor cafés.
From here we make our way to the Mazarin Quarter, the district designed by the Archbishop Michel Mazarin, brother of the famous Cardinal. Created in 1646, it was built according to a grid plan which was the typical style of urban planning in the 17th-century.
Staying in this area, we stop to admire the “Place des Quatre Dauphins” (Square of the Four Dolphins) with its handsome fountain featuring a sculpture with four dolphins, and Saint Sauveur Cathedral, the city's cathedral, with its multiple architectural styles dating from the 5th to the 17th century.
At the end of our guided tour, we have some free time to explore the local fruit and vegetable market or relax at one of the local cafés.


Civitavecchia  /  Rome


Jan 13, 2023

Arrival 08:00 AM        Departure 07:00 PM



Civitavecchia, a former Etruscan port, is the seaport for Rome. And what about it? Everything here reflects the glorious power of a people who ruled the world. Located in cove, protected to the north by Mignone and south by the Marangone, the Civitavecchia port was built on the Tyrrhenian coast in Etruscan times and still preserves traces of this history. In particular, the Michelangelo fort and the old town with its 9th-century walls bear witness to the splendour of a medieval past. We have to take advantage of this stop to visit Rome, the grandiose capital with its world-famous monuments: the Forum, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Trajan's column, St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, the Spanish Steps and so much more.
Not to be missed:
• The majestic Cathedral of St Francis of Assisi
• The Fort Michelangelo
• The Rocca, an impenetrable fortress


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https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/civitavecchia-port-81


Rome Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia


Rome video


Things to know BEFORE you go to ROME | Travel Tips 2020

TOP 10 cosas que hacer en ROMA


WIKIPEDIA

PANORAMIC TOUR OF ROME AND VISIT TO ST. PETER'S

This excursion retraces the main stages of the long history of Rome, the cradle of civilization and Christianity, an amazing city with immense historical, artistic and spiritual wealth.

Main stops :

Colosseum
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
St. Peter's Square

The programme :

When we arrive in Rome, we begin our visit with a sightseeing tour of the city (by coach) that takes us to some of Rome's most famous monuments including the magnificent Colosseum, built by the Emperors of the Flavian dynasty for public entertainment. We leave the coach to admire this symbolic monument of ancient Rome from the exterior and we continue on foot.
Our itinerary takes us to the Trevi Fountain, a magnificent Baroque monument that attracts visitors of the Eternal City because of the custom of throwing coins into the water with your back to the fountain: one to make sure you return to Rome and a second one to make a wish.
The tour proceeds to the Pantheon, one of the best preserved monuments of Antiquity, built by the Emperor Hadrian in honour of all the gods.
Our next stop is Piazza Navona, one of the landmarks of the city, which is still steeped in the atmosphere of when it was the scene of circus games in 17th century Rome. Here we have free time for lunch.
Our main destination awaits us in the afternoon: St. Peter's Square with its magnificent Basilica. Inside they are priceless treasures of art including the Pietà, the beautiful marble sculpture by Michelangelo.
Afyter the free time, we set off by coach to return to the ship.



Katakolon  /  Olympia
Greece

Jan 15, 2023

Arrival 08:00 AM            Departure 06:00 PM


The spirit of the Olympics still lingers in their hometown of Olympia. From the port of Katakolon you can easily reach the site of the legendary ancient athletes. During the stopover in Katakolon, treat yourself to a visit to the port located on the Bay of Agios Andreas; despite having undergone several changes, it has managed to retain its historic soul. Do not miss the chance to visit the archaeological site of Olympia, one of the largest in Greece, which hosted the first Panhellenic Olympic Games. Katakolon is a small tourist town: have fun and discover the ways of its inhabitants, stroll among flowering streets and sit in one of the many cafés.
Not to be missed:
• The archaeological site of Olympia
• Typical party at a Greek farm
• Visit to today’s streets of Olympia


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Katakolo is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km west of Pyrgos.

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Limassol
Cyprus


Jan 17, 2023

Arrival 08:00 AM    -   Departure 06:00 PM


In Limassol the ancient buildings, which echo the deeds of Richard the Lionheart, create a fascinating contrast with the modern structures enriched by the murals of street art. Limassol is the economic capital of the south coast of Cyprus. Visit the port of Limassol, which is part of the historical legacy of the city, and go to the castle to discover the exploits of Richard the Lionheart and the medieval past of the city. In a blend of eras and cultures, the ancient buildings coexist with modern structures and graffiti street art. Admire the Turkish architecture, enjoy a kebab and visit the park of sculptures before the cruise resumes on its course.
Not to be missed:
• Kourion, the Temple of Apollo and Omodos
• Visit to Paphos
• Off-road tour to the mountains and villages

Limasol, ook gespeld als Limassol, is een belangrijke havenstad op Cyprus. Het ligt aan de zuidkust van het eiland, aan de Middellandse Zee. De baai waaraan de stad ligt, heet de Baai van Akrotiri. Limasol is de op een na grootste stad van het eiland, in 2003 had de stad ongeveer 150.000 inwoners.

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CYPRUS, LIMASSOL THE BEAUTIFUL CITY


Haifa  -  Tel Aviv,
Israel


Jan 18, 2023

Arrival 06:00 AM     -    Departure 09:00 PM


From the port of Haifa you can reach Nazareth and Bethlehem, captivating places for believers from all over the world. Multicultural and lively, this city of Galilee lies at the foot of Mount Carmel, the “vineyard of God”, which boasts lush vegetation and caves declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. During your stay you can enjoy the beaches, ideal for a family outing, but also the ascent of Mount Carmel, from which you can enjoy the beautiful view over the old port of Haifa before heading off to Nazareth and Bethlehem, veritable cradles of Catholic, Orthodox Christian and Protestant tradition, at the crossroads with Jewish culture.

Not to be missed:
• Visit of the Gardens of Bahaï
• The prehistoric caves of Mount Carmel
• The Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth

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https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/haifa-port-182

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Aqaba
Jordan

Jan 21,  2023  
          
Arrival 09:00 AM                Departure 09:00 PM


Your stop in Jordan will be a dream: from Aqaba you can easily reach the beautiful lost city of Petra. Take advantage of this stop in the port of Aqaba to discover one of the finest jewels of the Red Sea. Aqaba, Jordan's only port city that hosts the country's only seaport, is known worldwide for its beautiful seaside resorts, famous dive sites and renowned tourist spots. During your stay, don't miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Petra, a historic site and one of the 7 wonders of the world. You can also visit the marine park and other city attractions.

Not to be missed:
• The Marine Park
• Petra
• Wadi Rum


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Salalah
Oman

Jan 26, 2023

Arrival 08:00 AM    -   Departure 06:00 PM


The use of incense is an ancient tradition, but only in Salalah in Oman do we find a museum dedicated entirely to this plant resin. Use this stop in the port of Salalah to discover the second most important city of the Sultanate of Oman and the capital of Dhofar. After visiting the Al Baleed archaeological park you can admire the magnificent Museum of the Land of Frankincense, and then enjoy the great views from the beach of Al Fazayih.

Not to be missed:
• Al Fazayih beach
• Al Baleed Archaeological Park
• Museum of the Land of Frankincense

Salalah is een kuststad in het uiterste zuiden van het gouvernement Dhofar van het sultanaat Oman. Salalah is de hoofdplaats van het gouvernement en telde in 2003 bij de volkstelling 156.530 inwoners. Salalah is de plaats waar sultan Qaboes bin Said Al Said is geboren en getogen.


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Bombay  /  Mumbai
India

Jan 30, 2023    -     Jan 31, 2023

Arrival 08:00 AM            Departure 06:00 PM



Bombay is India, contradictions and chaos, sublime beauty and poverty, gold and dust. Nothing in the world has the same charm as Bombay.
Bombay, or Mumbai, is India's second largest city, built on a peninsula jutting out into the Arabian Sea. The economy is well developed due to the presence of head offices of large Indian companies and the maritime harbor, where the imports arrive. The stop in Bombay offers many surprises: absolutely unmissable are visits to the Elephant Caves and the Bandra Worli Sea Link viaduct. We also recommend a visit to the hanging gardens and a walk to Kamla Nehru Park. It will be an unforgettable experience.

Not to be missed:
• The Gate of India

• The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

• The Elephant Caves

Bombay is de grootste stad van India en de hoofdstad van de deelstaat Maharashtra. De stad had volgens de volkstelling in 2001 11.914.398 inwoners. De Verenigde Naties schatten het aantal inwoners van de stad voor 2018 op 19.980.000 mensen.

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