12 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE
Sat Oct 19th 2024
Onboard Quest
Itinerary Summary
, Koper/SLOVENIA, Zadar/CROATIA, Split/CROATIA, Dubrovnik/CROATIA, Kotor/MONTENEGRO , Corfu/GREECE, Argostoli/GREECE, Valletta/MALTA, Catania/ITALY, Naples/ITALY, Rome/ITALY (Overnight)
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Itinerary

Day 1 : At Sea

Day 2 : Koper/SLOVENIA

8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Day 3 : Zadar/CROATIA

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 4 : Split/CROATIA

8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Day 5 : Dubrovnik/CROATIA

8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Jewel of the Dalmatian coast, girded in ninth-century walls that rise sheerly from the water's edge, Dubrovnik is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Within the ancient fortifications is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and a striking Renaissance boulevard called the "Stradun."

Day 6 : Kotor/MONTENEGRO

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

This typical Mediterranean town is located at the end of Kotor Bay, which sits on the Montenegrin coast in the southern Adriatic. Due to the history of Kotor, it is the oldest town in Montenegro and is now a historical monument protected by the state. This town of Kotor has belong to many countries, around 3 B.C. the town was colonized by the Greeks, and later was an affiliate of Roman and Byzantine empires. In 1797, this town became a vital naval base under Austria's possession. In 1918, after World War II, this town became the property of Yugoslavia and is now included in the constituent republic of Montenegro. Kotor has been a 16th century cathedral, town walls, and a medieval fort.

Day 7 : Corfu/GREECE

9:30 am - 10:00 pm

Though once ruled by Venetian doges, Turkish sultans and French invaders, today's Corfiot citizen is as Greek as they come. Marvel at the 17th-century icons in St. George's Church, the medieval Palace of Phrourio or the 19th-century Achilleion Palace. The greenest of the Greek Isles, Corfu also boasts thriving vineyards and olive orchards among its rugged mountains.

Day 8 : At Sea

Day 9 : At Sea

Day 10 : Valletta/MALTA

8:00 am - 10:00 pm

The Knights of St. John made this their base in the Mediterranean Sea. The castles, cathedrals and fortresses they built still are their remaining legacy. But Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians and Arabs preceded them and left their marks as well. Take a drive to M''dina, the former capital, and wonder at Europe''s third-largest dome in Mostra.

Day 11 : Catania/ITALY

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Steep, rugged Sicily had bred a race of fierce, funny and passionate people. From this important port, drive up the coast to visit Taormina. First Greeks, then Romans used this as a place of worship and reward. View the temples and the theater, Mt. Etna in the distance, or take a stroll and shop in the little village before you leave.

Day 12 : Naples/ITALY

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

One of the most spectacular bays in the world lies in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Visit the San Carlo Opera House and the cathedral of San Janarious, or tour the ancient ruins in the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Day 13 : Rome/ITALY

6:00 am - --

The port of Civitavecchia is the gateway to The Eternal City, where all roads lead. Mad traffic careens past monuments of the great civilizations of the past. You will want to see it all: the soaring inspiration of St. Peter's, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel; the flow of life along the Spanish Steps, the Coliseum, the Via Veneto and Trevi Fountain. Be sure to leave time for la dolce vita in one of the piazzas.

Day 13 : Rome/ITALY

7:00 am - --

The port of Civitavecchia is the gateway to The Eternal City, where all roads lead. Mad traffic careens past monuments of the great civilizations of the past. You will want to see it all: the soaring inspiration of St. Peter's, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel; the flow of life along the Spanish Steps, the Coliseum, the Via Veneto and Trevi Fountain. Be sure to leave time for la dolce vita in one of the piazzas.