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Grand Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona
12 days from Barcelona Spain to Venice Italy
aboard Ruby Princess

Cruise Itinerary
Day/DatePortArriveDepart
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Barcelona, Spain -- 07:00 PM
Thursday, May 31, 2012 Monte Carlo, Monaco 11:00 AM 07:00 PM
Friday, June 1, 2012 Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy 06:00 AM 07:00 PM
Saturday, June 2, 2012 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 07:00 AM 07:00 PM
Sunday, June 3, 2012 Naples, Italy 07:00 AM 07:00 PM
Monday, June 4, 2012 At Sea -- --
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Mykonos, Greece 07:00 AM 02:00 PM
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Istanbul, Turkey 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
Thursday, June 7, 2012 Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey 12:00 PM 07:00 PM
Friday, June 8, 2012 Athens (piraeus), Greece 06:00 AM 05:45 PM
Saturday, June 9, 2012 At Sea -- --
Sunday, June 10, 2012 Venice, Italy 01:00 PM --
Monday, June 11, 2012 Venice, Italy 05:00 AM --

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Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Uffizi Museum and Gallery
    Significant in architecture and art, The Uffizi is one of the oldest and most famous museums of the Western world, rivaled only by the Louvre in its collection of Renaissance masterpieces.
  • Church of Santa Croce
    Legend is that Santa Croce was founded by St. Francis himself. The superb 14th century church is the final resting place of many noble Italians including Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo.
  • Tuscany Villages
    Tuscany has rolling slopes are covered with vineyards and silvery green olive groves, providing lots of wonderful photo opportunities with many quaint towns such as Lucca and San Gimignano.
  • Chianti Region
    Greve in Chianti is the unofficial capital of the Chianti Region, the town came to prominence in the 13th and 14th centuries as a major trading center.

Rome, Italy
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Pantheon
    One of the best-preserved monuments in the Eternal City, this magnificent, cylindrical building with 16 towering columns, built more than 1800 years ago, is a truly awe-inspiring look back in history.
  • Spanish Steps
    The Piazza di Spagna is the site of Rome's most beautiful stairway, the Spanish Steps. Designed in the Roman Baroque style, its unique butterfly design will charm you with its graceful elegance.
  • Piazza Navona
    A celebration of Baroque style, this lively square is situated in the historic center of Rome. Street performers and outdoor cafes surround three intricate fountains that dominate the piazza design.
  • Forum
    The center of political, religious and commercial life in ancient Rome, this vast ensemble of ruins echoes the grandeur of a ruling empire and reveals historic remnants of an advanced society.

Naples, Italy
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Positano
    Pastel houses tumble down the cliffs to a beach dotted with fishing boats. Long a draw for sophisticated travelers, Positano boasts elegant boutiques and seaside cafes.
  • Herculaneum
    Discovered in 1709, Herculaneum was buried under mud in the 79 A.D. eruption. Excavations revealed its well-preserved Roman villas.
  • Mt. Vesuvius
    This volcano destroyed the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now dormant, it is a bucolic national park with many walking trails and a summit open to visitors.
  • Posillipo Hill
    Capture a panoramic view of the city and the Bay of Naples from this vantage point.

Mykonos, Greece
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Mykonos' Beaches
    The quintessential image of a Greek Island getaway, the beaches of Mykonos are known for their crystalline waters, long stretches of golden sand, stunning views, and an abundance of water sports.
  • Panagia Tourliani Monastery
    Founded in 1542, this church is renowned for its unique architecture and whitewashed exterior. Inside, hand-carved altar screens are displayed. A small museum includes holy icons and the original monastery bells.
  • Aegean Maritime Museum
    Housed in a traditional 19th Century Mykonian building, this collection of Greek nautical artifacts celebrates the history and legacy of merchant ships that sailed the Aegean Sea.

Istanbul, Turkey
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Bosphorus Cruise
    Considered one of the most beautiful sights in the world, the Straits of Bosphorus divide Europe and Asia, and set the stage for a breathtaking ferryboat cruise past Ottoman palaces and castles.
  • Underground Cistern
    Built during the reign of Justinian I, the cistern is also known as the "Underground Palace." The ceiling is supported by 336 Corinthian columns.
  • Topkapi Palace Harem
    The harem section of Topkapi Palace was carefully situated so that it could not be seen from the state apartments or the courtyards where public affairs were conducted. Construction began under Suleyman the Magnificent and continued through the time of Mahmut II. The Harem has a highly complex floor plan, consisting of several buildings and hundreds of elaborately decorated rooms.

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Terrace Houses
    Located in a newly excavated area across from Hadrian's Temple, these houses are finely decorated with mosaics and frescoes.
  • Sirince
    This is a traditional hillside village. Browse among the tented stalls and shops, view the Byzantine church. Sample the local wine and stop for a cup of Turkish coffee.
  • Carpet Weaving and Shopping
    Carpet weaving is a cottage industry in Turkey and here you can observe the different stages of the carpet making process.

Athens (Piraeus), Greece
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Athens Museums
    World-class collections can be seen at the Museum of the City of Athens, the Byzantine & Christian Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, and the National Archaeological, Benaki and Acropolis Museums.
  • Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
    Built in the 5th century B.C., overlooking the dramatic coastline of Cape Sounion, this cliff-top temple dedicated to the God of the Sea is an imposing landmark for sailors from ancient times to today.
  • Ancient Agora
    "Agora" means "a place of gathering" and this expansive area - the heart of Athenian life and the center of ancient Greek democracy - once served as a marketplace, civic center, and seat of justice.
  • Ancient Corinth, Corinth Canal and Corinth Museum
    Corinth boasted a forum larger than Rome's shops, fountains and other public buildings, including the massive Temple of Apollo. The Corinth Canal is a 19th-century engineering marvel.

Venice, Italy
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Gondola Ride
    This is the ultimate Venetian experience. Traditionally clad gondoliers pilot you along the some of the Floating City's less trafficked waterways crossed with scores of ancient stone bridges.
  • San Giorgio Church
    The 16th century Church and monastery is considered one of architect Andrea Palladio's masterpieces. It boasts two of Tintoretto's greatest works: "The Last Supper" and "The Gathering of the Manna."
  • Murano
    The island gained prominence as a glassmaking center in the 16th century, when the process was still guarded. Today, leading glass factories offer guests the opportunity to watch the artisans at work.
  • Burano
    The quaint fishing village with its streets lined with brightly colored houses and small shops, is revered for its lace making, a Venetian specialty.

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