Italy
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7-night voyage departing Trieste, arriving Civitavecchia.
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Italy
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Day 1
Trieste , Italy
Friday, 06/08/2027
Up until the end of World War I, Trieste was the only port of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire and therefore a major industrial and financial center. In the early years of the 20th century, Trieste and its surroundings also became famous by their association with some of the most important names of Italian literature, such as Italo Svevo, and English and German letters. James Joyce drew inspiration from the city's multiethnic population, and Rainer Maria Rilke was inspired by the seacoast west of the city. Although it has lost its importance as a port and a center of finance, it has never fully lost its roll as an intellectual center. The streets hold a mix of monumental, neoclassical, and art-nouveau architecture built by the Austrians during Trieste's days of glory, granting an air of melancholy stateliness to a city that lives as much in the past as the present.
Day 3
Dubrovnik , Croatia
Sunday, 08/08/2027
Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and fortress towers curve around a tiny harbor, enclosing graduated ridges of sun-bleached orange-tiled roofs, copper domes, and elegant bell towers. Your imagination will run wild picturing what it looked like seven centuries ago when the walls were built, without any suburbs or highways around it, just this magnificent stone city rising out of the sea.In the 7th century AD, residents of the Roman city Epidaurum (now Cavtat) fled the Avars and Slavs of the north and founded a new settlement on a small rocky island, which they named Laus, and later Ragusa. On the mainland hillside opposite the island, the Slav settlement called Dubrovnik grew up. In the 12th century the narrow channel separating the two settlements was filled in (now the main street through the Old Town, called Stradun), and Ragusa and Dubrovnik became one. The city was surrounded by defensive walls during the 13th century, and these were reinforced with towers and bastions in the late 15th century.From 1358 to 1808 the city thrived as a powerful and remarkably sophisticated independent republic, reaching its golden age during the 16th century. In 1667 many of its splendid Gothic and Renaissance buildings were destroyed by an earthquake. The defensive walls survived the disaster, and the city was rebuilt in baroque style.Dubrovnik lost its independence to Napoléon in 1808, and in 1815 passed to Austria-Hungary. During the 20th century, as part of Yugoslavia, the city became a popular tourist destination, and in 1979 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the war for independence, it came under heavy siege. Thanks to careful restoration, few traces of damage remain; however, there are maps inside the Pile and Ploče Gates illustrating the points around the city where damage was done. It’s only when you experience Dubrovnik yourself that you can understand what a treasure the world nearly lost
Day 4
Corfu , Greece
Monday, 09/08/2027
Corfu town today is a vivid tapestry of cultures—a sophisticated weave, where charm, history, and natural beauty blend. Located about midway along the island's east coast, this spectacularly lively capital is the cultural heart of Corfu and has a remarkable historic center that UNESCO designated as a World Heritage Site in 2007. All ships and planes dock or land near Corfu town, which occupies a small peninsula jutting into the Ionian Sea.Whether arriving by ferry from mainland Greece or Italy, from another island, or directly by plane, catch your breath by first relaxing with a coffee or a gelato in Corfu town's shaded Liston Arcade, then stroll the narrow lanes of its pedestrians-only quarter. For an overview of the immediate area, and a quick tour of Mon Repos palace, hop on the little tourist train that runs from May to September. Corfu town has a different feel at night, so book a table at one of its famed tavernas to savor the island's unique cuisine.The best way to get around Corfu town is on foot. The town is small enough so that you can easily walk to every sight. There are local buses, but they do not thread their way into the streets (many now car-free) of the historic center. If you are arriving by ferry or plane, it's best to take a taxi to your hotel. Expect to pay about €10 from the airport or ferry terminal to a hotel in Corfu town. If there are no taxis waiting, you can call for one.
Day 5
Cephalonia , Greece
Tuesday, 10/08/2027
Day 6
Messina Strait , Italy
Wednesday, 11/08/2027
Day 7
Sorrento , Italy
Thursday, 12/08/2027
Sorrento may have become a jumping-off point for visitors to Pompeii, Capri, and Amalfi, but you can find countless reasons to love it for itself. The Sorrentine people are fair-minded and hardworking, bubbling with life and warmth. The tuff cliff on which the town rests is spread over the bay, absorbing sunlight, while orange and lemon trees waft their perfume in spring. Winding along a cliff above a small beach and two harbors, the town is split in two by a narrow ravine formed by a former mountain stream. To the east, dozens of hotels line busy Via Correale along the cliff—many have "grand" included in their names, and some indeed still are. To the west, however, is the historic sector, which still enchants. It's a relatively flat area, with winding, stone-paved lanes bordered by balconied buildings, some joined by medieval stone arches. The central piazza is named after the poet Torquato Tasso, born here in 1544. This part of town is a delightful place to walk through. Craftspeople are often at work in their stalls and shops and are happy to let you watch; in fact, that's the point. Music spots and bars cluster in the side streets near Piazza Tasso.
Day 8
Civitavecchia , Italy
Friday, 13/08/2027
Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Britannia Standard Inside
152 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Britannia Deluxe Inside
200 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Britannia Oceanview (Obstructed View)
180 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Britannia Oceanview
180 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Britannia Balcony (Obstructed View)
228 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Britannia Balcony
258–470 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Britannia Club Balcony
258–470 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Princess Grill Suite
335–513 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Queens Grill Grand Suite
1375–1493 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Inside
Oceanview
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
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| Britannia Balcony (Obstructed View) · 228 sqft | CB Balcony (CB) | Enquire → | ||
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| Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft | BE Balcony (BE) | Enquire → | ||
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| Britannia Club Balcony · 258–470 sqft | A2 Club Balcony (A2) | Enquire → | ||
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Britannia Balcony (Obstructed View) · 228 sqft
CB Balcony (CB)
Britannia Balcony (Obstructed View) · 228 sqft
CA Balcony (CA)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BE Balcony (BE)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BD Balcony (BD)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BC Balcony (BC)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BB Balcony (BB)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BA Balcony (BA)
Britannia Club Balcony · 258–470 sqft
A2 Club Balcony (A2)
Britannia Club Balcony · 258–470 sqft
A1 Club Balcony (A1)
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