Ship: Corinthian II
Itinerary: Mediterranean Interlude: A Celebration of Music, Culture & Cuisine
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Segesta, Sicily
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| Day 1 : | ROME | CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy| EMBARK |
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| Day 2 : | NAPLES |
| Day 3 : | PALERMO, Sicily |
| Day 4 : | AT SEA |
| Day 5 : | LERICI | VIAREGGIO | LUCCA | TORRE DEL LAGO PUCCINI | LERICI |
| Day 6 : | NICE | ST.-PAUL-DE-VENCE | NICE, France |
| Day 7 : | MARSEILLE | AIX-EN-PROVENCE | MARSEILLE |
| Day 8 : | BARCELONA, Spain |
| Day 9 : | BARCELONA | DISEMBARK |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||||
| Cat E | Cat D | Cat C | Cat B | Cat A | Cat AA | Cat VS | Cat PHS | ||
| 9 | Jun 2, 2010 | $9,395 | $10,395 | $11,395 | $12,395 | $13,395 | $14,395 | $16,895 | $17,895 |
| Destinations : France, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily, Spain |
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| Savings | Dates | |
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| $3900 | Jun 2, 10 |
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Western civilization was born in the Mediterranean, and for this voyage we have custom-designed a remarkable itinerary that combines three hallmarks of a great civilization: grand art and architecture, sublime music, and fine cuisine prepared by master chefs. In Naples you’ll explore the haunting remains of Pompeii and one of the world’s finest art collections in the National Gallery. On the island of Sicily, after visiting the Capella Palatina, a masterpiece created by Byzantine, Arab, and Norman artists, you’ll attend a private concert in the grand salon of the Palazzo Raffadali. At Lucca you’ll sample the region’s wonderful cuisine, explore its Romanesque churches, then take an excursion to the home of the composer Giacomo Puccini. The medieval village of St.-Paul-de-Vence is home to the Maeght Foundation’s rich collection of works by such modernist masters as Miro, Braque, and Picasso. And in Barcelona you’ll discover centuries of magnificent architecture and an equally long tradition of fine dining. Our ship for this unforgettable voyage is the elegant, beautifully designed all-suite Corinthian II.
Day 1 : ROME | CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy| EMBARK
Arrive in Rome and transfer to the pier to board Corinthian II.
Day 2 : NAPLES
This morning, we offer a choice of excursions from Naples. Visit Pompeii, a city devastated and preserved by the A.D. 79 volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. More than 200 years of excavations have revealed an extraordinary wealth of information that has become the foundation of our knowledge of domestic life in the Roman Empire. Visit the Forum, Stabian Baths, and the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter. Alternatively, tour the Palazzo Capadimonte, which houses the National Gallery of Naples and its rich collections of paintings by Italian and other masters. Return to Naples for an afternoon visit of the Archaeological Museum. Also enjoy a concert at a historical site.
Day 3 : PALERMO, Sicily
Arrive in Palermo, one of the Mediterranean’s most enchanting cities. Founded by the Phoenicians in 827 B.C. and conquered by the Saracens in the 9th century, Palermo became one of Europe’s greatest cities by the 12th century, when the Normans took control. Seek out the Cappella Palatina, the royal chapel built by Roger II between 1132 and 1143. A wonder of Byzantine-Arab-Norman artistry, the chapel features dazzling mosaics, an exquisitely carved wooden ceiling, and magnificent inlaid marble floors and walls. Then drive to Monreale to visit its famed Norman cathedral. In the afternoon, tour the private Palazzo Raffadali, a Gothic palace with 17th-century interiors, followed by a special concert in the palace’s grand salon.
Day 4 : AT SEA
Enjoy the day sailing aboard Corinthian II.
Day 5 : LERICI | VIAREGGIO | LUCCA | TORRE DEL LAGO PUCCINI | LERICI
From the small port town of Lerici, dominated by its 13th – 16th-century castle, drive to Viareggio, perhaps Tuscany’s most attractive seaside resort town that became fashionable early in the 19th century. Continue to Lucca, one of Italy’s most beautiful towns. Of ancient origin, and surrounded by well-preserved 16th – 17th-century walls, Lucca’s cobbled streets are lined with magnificent Romanesque churches and palaces. After exploring Lucca and enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Torre del Lago Puccini, named after the composer. Visit Puccini’s house, beautifully sited on the shore of Lake di Massaciuoli. Here, the composer wrote the great majority of his operas. Late in the afternoon attend a concert.
Day 6 : NICE | ST.-PAUL-DE-VENCE | NICE, France
From Nice—renowned for its lovely gardens, splendid sea-views and chic boulevards—visit delightful St.-Paul-de-Vence, a medieval village that became a favorite artists’ retreat in the 1920s. Largely rebuilt in 1537 by Francois I, the old fortified town reveals the ramparts that once defended it, while the heights still afford a spectacular view of the mountains and Mediterranean Sea. Visit The Maeght Foundation, whose modern building blends harmoniously with its surroundings and displays an acclaimed collection of 20th-century works by artists including Braque, Chagall, Miro, and Picasso. After lunch aboard ship, enjoy a tour of Nice, including the celebrated Musee Matisse and enjoy a concert at a historical site.
Day 7 : MARSEILLE | AIX-EN-PROVENCE | MARSEILLE
Travel to Aix-en-Provence, the first Roman settlement in Gaul, immortalized by the works of Cezanne. Tour the Old City, down the leafy Cours Mirabeau, noting the perfect classical proportions of the Hotel de Ville en route to the Cathedral of St-Sauveur, with its medieval art treasures. Continue to Cezanne’s old studio, which remains as it was at the time of the Impressionist’s death in 1906. Afternoon at sea with a recital this evening.
Day 8 : BARCELONA, Spain
Barcelona, the vibrant and dynamic capital of Catalonia, is a city endowed with exceptional architecture and an unrivalled artistic heritage. Tour the narrow alleyways of the Barrio Gotico, the original site of the Carthaginian city, and the extraordinary Templo de la Sagrada Familia, begun in the 19th century by the architect Antonio Gaudi and still unfinished. Also visit the 14th-century cathedral, La Seu, and tour the Picasso Museum.
Day 9 : BARCELONA | DISEMBARK
Disembark and transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S.
Ship Description: Corinthian II
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Corinthian II Ship
The distinguished 114-guest Corinthian II offers a classic yacht-like atmosphere and fine accommodations. Corinthian II is ice-strengthened for voyages into Antarctic waters, and is equipped with a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore. Originally built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005, Corinthian II accommodates all guests in 57 outside suites, each affording sea views and elegantly appointed with a sitting area, TV, mini-refrigerator, safe, and other amenities as well as a marble bathroom. Several suites include private balconies accessed via sliding glass doors. Spacious and finely decorated public areas include a library stocked with books related to the itinerary and other volumes, and four computer terminals for e-mail access; an elegant lounge; and The Club, a space for convivial relaxation, with picture windows for panoramic views. The restaurant, serving fine cuisine prepared by European chefs, accommodates all guests at a single unassigned seating. The ship also includes a gym, beauty salon, a sun deck with Jacuzzi, and an outdoor café and bar, where meals may be served al fresco. Corinthian II is served by 70 experienced European officers and crew. There is also an elevator offering access to all decks.
Cabin Categories & Descriptions
All accommodations aboard Corinthian II are suites. They face outside, affording sea views, and several have balconies with sliding doors. All suites include a bedroom with twin or queen-size beds, sitting area, ample closet space, mini-refrigerator, TV, marble-appointed bathroom with shower, and other amenities.
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Cat E Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 250 - 252 |
Cat D Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. Suites 329-332 |
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Cat C Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 254 - 262 |
Cat B Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 333 - 348 |
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Cat A Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. Suites 416 - 428 |
Cat AA Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 265 sq. ft. Suites 414 - 415 |
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Cat VS Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 505 - 512 |
Cat PHS Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. (including balcony) Suites 601 - 604 |
