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Princess Holy Land Cruises 2012
12 days From Venice to Athens
aboard Pacific Princess

Cruise Itinerary
DayPortArriveDepart
Day 1 Venice, Italy -- 11:00 PM
Day 2 Ravenna, Italy 07:00 AM 05:00 PM
Day 3 Dubrovnik, Croatia 12:00 PM 07:00 PM
Day 4 At Sea -- --
Day 5 Patmos, Greece 12:00 PM 07:00 PM
Day 6 At Sea -- --
Day 7 Nazareth/Galilee (Haifa), Israel 07:00 AM 08:00 PM
Day 8 Jerusalem/Bethelem (Ashdod), Israel 07:00 AM 08:00 PM
Day 9 Port Said, Egypt 06:00 AM 08:00 PM
Day 10 Cairo/Giza (Alexandria), Egypt 10:00 AM 08:00 PM
Day 11 At Sea -- --
Day 12 Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
Day 13 Athens (Piraeus), Greece 06:00 AM --

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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.

Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Cathedral and Treasury
    Among the wonders inside this 1673 Cathedral are a number of masterpieces, including Titian's The Assumption. The treasury itself features an opulent collection of gold and silver religious relics.
  • City Walls and Maritime Museum
    Walk the circumference of these 13th-century walls for some spectacular views. The museum, located in St. John's Fortress, features models and artifacts relating to this important maritime port.
  • Dalmation Coastal Villages (Cavat / Trsteno / Ston)
    Cavtat's name comes from its ancient origins and link with Dubrovnik. One of the most romantic villages on the Dalmatian Coast, it was the honeymoon spot for Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallis Simpson. Trsteno is home to one of the oldest arboretums in this part of the world. You can also see the 300-year-old Fountain of Neptune and a medieval oil mill. Ston and its valuable salt pans are still protected by one of the longest stone walls in the world.
  • Konavle
    Experience the unique folklore and tradition of this part of the Dubrovnik Riviera. The area is filled with beautiful contrasts--mountains and valleys, green hills and naked stone, and over 30 villages.

Ravenna, Italy
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • San Marino
    The world's smallest state after the Vatican and Monaco, San Marino clings to the top of Mt. Titiano. Just one of the attractions is the Changing of the Guard at the Pallazo del Governo.
  • Faenza
    Noted for its production of faience, a local form of tin-glazed painted earthenware known as majolica, this ancient city at the foot of the Subalpennine hills is a wonder in itself.
  • Brisighella
    The medieval city of Brisighella is known for its healthful spas, appealing cuisine and larger neighbors of Faenza, Ravenna and Bologna.
  • Tomb of Galla Placidia
    One of the oldest monuments in Ravenna, this small brick tomb commissioned by the powerful Roman Empress, Galla Placidia, was completed around 430 A.D. and contains breathtaking mosaics.

Patmos, Greece
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Grotto of Revelation
    This historic holy site, now a beautifully ornamented chapel, was the place where St. John supposedly received the visions resulting in the Book of Revelation. The chapel displays a stone that the saint used as his pillow.
  • Chora
    Stroll the narrow lanes lined with whitewashed houses, and enjoy the fresh air in Chora, the capital of Patmos. Take in views of the Island's coast and the sail-driven windmills around the village.
  • Monastery of St. John
    Founded in 1088, the monastery sits high on a hillside above Chora, and today serves as a museum. The monastery's old Treasury displays a stunning collection of jeweled chalices, crowns, crucifixes, vestments and manuscripts.
  • Simandris House
    This 300-year-old house is superb example of island architecture. It is also home to an extraordinary antiques collection including splendid gilded mirrors, silverware, paintings, rustic chandeliers and exquisite brocades.
  • Nunnery of Zoodohou Pigi
    Zoodohou Pigi is the second largest convent on the island. The charming, small church here houses icons dating from the 16th to the 18th century. See the Nuns hard at work crocheting tablecloths and doilies.

Nazareth/Galilee (Haifa), Israel
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • Nazareth
    Nestled in a circle of cypress-studded hills, Nazareth is the scene of Jesus' youth. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation. Consecrated in 1969, this venue serves as the largest Christian Church in the Middle East.
  • Acre
    Acre is an ancient, walled port city. Exploring the city allows you to journey back in time, as Acre's citadel, mosques, khans and baths all retain the characteristics of a fortified town dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
  • Tzippori
    Tzippori is the birthplace of the Virgin Mary. Highlights of the site include the remains of exquisite mosaic floors, a Roman amphitheatre and baths, an ancient synagogue, and a tower dating from the Crusades.
  • Jerusalem & Bethlehem
    Jerusalem is a holy city to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The city is also home to many artistic and cultural venues. Bethlehem is the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The Church of the Nativity is a magnet for Christian pilgrims.

Jerusalem/Bethlehem (Ashdod), Israel
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • River Jordan
    Visit the bank revered by the faithful as the spot where John the Baptist immersed Jesus in the waters of the Jordan.
  • Western Wall
    The most sacred Jewish shrine in Jerusalem, this wall (also known as the Wailing Wall) is the sole remnant of the 2nd Temple destroyed by Rome in 70 A.D.
  • Garden of Gethsemane
    Located within the walled grounds of the Church of All Nations overlooking Jerusalem, this peaceful garden featuring a grove of ancient olive trees is the site where Judas betrayed Christ.
  • Jewish Quarter
    The eldest of four neighborhoods in Jerusalem's Old City, this quarter features some of the city's oldest synagogues and the remains of an ancient Roman street built in 135 A.D.
  • Via Dolorosa
    This "Way of Sorrows" is the narrow, cobbled road that Jesus walked, carrying his cross, from the place of Pontius Pilate's sentencing to Golgotha, where he was crucified.

Port Said (Cairo/Giza), Egypt
    Sample Tourist Attractions
  • The Step Pyramid of Sakkara
    The Step Pyramid of Sakkara is Egypt's oldest pyramid. Built in the 28th century B.C. by the architect Imhotep for Pharaoh Zoser, it consists of six layers, and boasts an impressive colonnade.
  • Evening Sound and Light Show
    The Great Pyramids are the backdrop to this spectacular show. At dusk, the voice of the Sphinx recounts the history of ancient Egypt, while the lights reveal the Pyramids in all their glory.
  • Citadel of Salah El Din
    Standing atop Cairo's highest hill, this 12th century citadel erected by Saladin is at the heart of Islamic Cairo. The massive fortress includes the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which was built in 1820.

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