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MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN SOJOURN B A R C E L O N A – V E N I C E or v ic e v e r s a 1 5 D AY S | 1 2 G U I D E D T O U R S | 5 C O U N T R I E S TREASURED HISTORIC PORTS Follow the tides of history, with overnight stays in Barcelona and Venice bookending this fascinating cruise. Marvel at the historic Old Port of Marseille. Stroll among the glamour of St. Tropez and Monte Carlo. Then Italy beckons: Explore Renaissance Tuscany, ancient Rome and elegant Naples before sailing around the boot via Sicilian Messina, the pristine ports of Crotone and Bari, and the remarkable Old Town of Šibenik, one of Croatia's oldest cities. D A Y 1 B A R C E L O N A , S P A I N Embark your ship and get settled into your comfortable stateroom; enjoy time to explore the city. D A Y 2 B A R C E L O N A , S P A I N Soak up the city sights including Columbus Monument, Arc de Triomf, Ciutadella Park on a relaxing panoramic tour. D A Y 3 M O N T P E L L I E R , ( S È T E ) F R A N C E Walk the stately boulevards and explore the gorgeous white sand beaches of this gradecful and stylish metrolopis. D A Y 4 M A R S E I L L E , F R A N C E Explore the Old Port, Notre Dame de la Garde and Palais Longchamp or discover charming Aix-en-Provence. D A Y 5 M O N T E C A R L O , M O N A C O Stroll the medieval quarter of Monaco or choose a private visit to the Royal Palace; visit the Casino as we stay late in port. D A Y 6 F L O R E N C E / P I S A , ( L I V O R N O ) I T A L Y Tour the many charms of Florence, journey to Pisa or the walled hill town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO Site. D A Y 7 F L O R E N C E / P I S A , ( L I V O R N O ) I T A L Y Another full day to explore Tuscany; perhaps visit a museum in Florence or participate in a cooking class. D A Y 8 R O M E ( C I V I T A V E C C H I A ) , I T A L Y Take in the sights of Rome with a guide, marvel at the Roman Forum, Colosseum and Vatican City. D A Y 9 N A P L E S , I T A L Y Admire Greek and Roman architecture in this bustling city, visit the ancient Herculaneum or choose to explore Pompeii. D A Y 10 S I C I L Y ( M E S S I N A ) , I T A L Y Marvel at the architectural and artistic treasures of Messina or choose to explore Taormina and Mt. Etna or Tindari. D A Y 11 C R O T O N E , I T A L Y Marvel at the impressive cathedral, browse the Pythagoras Museum and Gardens and explore the waterfront. D A Y 12 B A R I ( P U G L I A ) , I T A L Y Explore sunny, palm-lined Bari, visit the Norman-Swabian castle and the splendid Romanesque Basilica of St. Nicholas. D A Y 13 Š I B E N I K , C R O A T I A Explore the sights of Šibenik and visit St. Jacob's Cathedral, the most important Renaissance structure in Croatia. D A Y 14 V E N I C E , I T A L Y Enjoy a panoramic boat ride toward the magnificent St. Mark's Square and admire the glorious facade of the Doge's Palace and tour the ornate interior of St. Mark's Basilica. D A Y 15 V E N I C E , I T A L Y Disembark your ship; consider extending your stay in this floating city. M O N T E C A R L O , M O N A C O NEW 100 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au/oceans