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Sea Cruise Package Includes
- Round trip flights NYC - Venice
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 8 nights accommodations
- 7 nights Tourist Class sea cruise on MS Arion standard inside cabin
- 1 night First Class accommodations Plaza Hotel, Venice
- All transfers
- 21 meals: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
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DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Venice, Embark Cruise
Arrive in Venice and transfer to Koper, Slovenia to embark your cruise. Embarkation begins at 4:00 pm and will end at 10:00 pm. The ship will sail at 11:00 pm for Zadar
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Full Day in Zadar
Call at Zadar by 10:00 am Once a dominant city on the Adriatic coast and a rival of Venice, nowadays Zadar is best described as a "city-treasury" preserving a historical core that includes the remains of the Roman Forum, the Church of St. Donat, the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Anastasia, the Church of St. Mary, and the Benedictine Convent. The city even owns a permanent collection of church art known as "The Gold and Silver of Zadar." Depart at 8:00 pm for Ploce
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Morning in Ploce, Evening in Korcula
Arrive in Ploce at 7:00 a.m. This commercial port, situated in central Dalmatia, is a great jumping-off point for tours to the old city of Mostar in Bosnia. Sail for Korcula from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The town of Korcula is thought to be the birthplace of Marco Polo and is full of charm, with its medieval old district, narrow cobblestone streets, and unique churches. Visitors might even have a chance to see performances of the traditional Moreska and Kumpanija dances. Sail for Kotor in Montenegro at 11:30 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Wednesday - Full Day in Kotor (Montenegro)
Arrive in Kotor at 8:00 am Despite a turbulent history, Kotor has preserved the atmosphere of the typical medieval Mediterranean town. The town is encircled with 65-foot-high walls that are nearly fifty feet thick in some places. The imposing Fort of Saint Ivan rises above the town, towering at a height of over 800 feet. This evening, sail for Durres at 10:30 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Full Day in Durres
Arrive at 7:00 am in the port of Durres, the most important maritime gateway to Albania. Relax and enjoy the area's splendid Riviera. Sail for Dubrovnik at 10:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Full Day in Dubrovnik
At 8:00 am, call at Dubrovnik. Often hailed as the most beautiful Croatian city, Dubrovnik was once a powerful rival of Venice, vying with the Venetian Republic for naval supremacy and control over regional trade. Today that rivalry continues, though the edge has softened somewhat with a focus now on beauty, hospitality, and charming atmosphere. The Dominican Monastery, Cathedral, Rector's Palace, Grand City Walls, and St. Blaise's Church are all must-see sights. Ship departs at 11:00 pm for Split
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Full Day in Split
Arrive in Split at 8:30 am. From Diocletian's grand palace to the market to the sunny seaside promenade, Split represents the best of a typical Mediterranean city. This afternoon, sail for Koper at 4:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Disembark, Transfer to Venice
Arrive in Koper by 9:00 and transfer to your hotel in Venice
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Monday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.
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*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, visa fees, port taxes of $85, mandatory tips of $65, and shore excursions and tips (see
Terms & Conditions).
Kindly note, passengers should select flights that arrive no later than 1:00 pm into Venice in order to provide adequate time to transfer to the port in Koper, Slovenia. The transfer will operate at approximately 2:00 pm. The port is approximately a 2.5 hour drive from the Venice airport. Embarkation will be from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Single cabins are only available in Category 3
Cruise itinerary is subject to change.
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 | Refurbished in 2000, the ship's amenities include a swimming pool, boutique, beauty salon and medical center. Enjoy evening entertainment in the spacious saloon, or sip a cocktail in the intimate piano bar. [more] |
Hotel Plaza  | Venice Mestre |
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 | This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more] |
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 | Refurbished in 2000, the ship's amenities include a swimming pool, boutique, beauty salon and medical center. Enjoy evening entertainment in the spacious saloon, or sip a cocktail in the intimate piano bar. [more] |
Hotel Plaza  | Venice Mestre |
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 | This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more] |
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 | Refurbished in 2000, the ship's amenities include a swimming pool, boutique, beauty salon and medical center. Enjoy evening entertainment in the spacious saloon, or sip a cocktail in the intimate piano bar. [more] |
Hotel Plaza  | Venice Mestre |
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 | This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more] |
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 | Refurbished in 2000, the ship's amenities include a swimming pool, boutique, beauty salon and medical center. Enjoy evening entertainment in the spacious saloon, or sip a cocktail in the intimate piano bar. [more] |
Hotel Plaza  | Venice Mestre |
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 | This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more] |
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 | Refurbished in 2000, the ship's amenities include a swimming pool, boutique, beauty salon and medical center. Enjoy evening entertainment in the spacious saloon, or sip a cocktail in the intimate piano bar. [more] |
Hotel Plaza  | Venice Mestre |
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 | This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more] |
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 | Refurbished in 2000, the ship's amenities include a swimming pool, boutique, beauty salon and medical center. Enjoy evening entertainment in the spacious saloon, or sip a cocktail in the intimate piano bar. [more] |
Hotel Plaza  | Venice Mestre |
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 | This first class hotel is located on mainland Venice (Mestre), only a few minutes from the attractions of Venice Island. [more] |
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Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333.
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