Day 1 Departure

We depart North America on our overnight flight to Venice, Italy. Dinner and breakfast will be served aloft.

Day 2 Arrive Venice, Italy

Upon our morning arrival in Venice we will be met by Triumph Tours representatives and transferred to our luxury-floating hotel, Princess Cruise Line’s, Star Princess. This will be our accommodations for the next 11 nights. Today we have included a short visit of Venice. Glide through the canals on a gondola ride through some of Venice’s smaller, less trafficked canals.

Venice is composed of 117 islands in the Venetian Lagoon and held together by a series of canals, and is like no other city in the world. Established more than 1,000 years ago by seafarers and Roman refugees; this magnificent city continues to be the heart of Italian culture as well as a Mecca for hopeless romantics. Probably the most famous site in Venice is St. Mark’s Basilica. Built to enshrine St. Mark’s body in the 9th century, it was rebuilt in the 11th century with a new, spectacular edifice. The interior is clad in wonderful mosaics and holds statues, icons and its famous horses, brought to St. Mark’s after the 4th Crusade in 1204. We are docked here overnight so you can enjoy Venice at night to stroll in the square, sit at a sidewalk café and sip cappuccino and listen to music from a small string ensemble. Remain docked overnight at Venice pier.

Day 3 : Venice, Italy

Enjoy your morning on board ship or explore Venice. Sail at 1:00 PM.

Day 4: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Arrive in Dubrovnik at 8 AM. Situated at the edge of the Adriatic Sea in the very south of Croatia, Dubrovnik is rich in history and natural beauty. With bays, beaches, steep cliffs and dense woodland areas, Dubrovnik’s landscape is unexpected. Although severely damaged in the attack by the Serbs and Montenegrins in the fall of 1991, Dubrovnik’s impressive medieval architecture and its beautiful Mediterranean landscape still remain. The old city of Dubrovnik and the walls that surround it have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Portions of this wall date back to the 13th century, its ramparts are intact and encircle the old city with a circumference of more than 1.5 miles. Don’t miss the chance to take a walking tour along its length for a spectacular view of the city it surrounds. Sail at 6 PM.

Day 5 : Corfu, Greece

Arrive at 8 AM. Fortresses flank your entrance to this most unusual beautiful, lush, and green Greek Isle, with gorgeous gardens, secluded coves and inspiring Italianate architecture. Explore the Venetian old town or head north for dramatic seascapes. Sail at 6 PM.

Day 6: Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

Arrive at 7 AM. Katakolon is the gateway to Olympus, site of the first Olympic Games. It is also home to one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World—the Temple of Zeus. Sail at 4 PM.

Day 7: Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Arrive at the port of Piraeus, Greece at 7 AM. Piraeus is the gateway to Athens and is located about five miles southwest in Greece’s largest seaport. The ancient city of Athens was named after Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom. While visiting Athens, be sure to take notice of what is considered to be one of the greatest contributions from the Age of Pericles—the city’s infrastructure, which we know as a city block. Also visit the spectacular Parthenon on the Acropolis or travel to scenic Cape Sounion to explore the Temple of Poseidon. Sail at 11 PM.

Day 8 : Mykonos, Greece

Arrive in Mykonos at 7 AM. This tiny Greek island is colorful and alluring with its immaculately white-washed facades. The most popular island in the Cyclades is bustling with activity and is home to alluring sandy beaches. Sail at 6 PM.

Day 9: Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Arrive in Kusadasi at 8 AM. Nestled along the craggy shores of the Aegean Sea is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Renowned as one of the most beautiful cities along the Aegean; Kusadasi is the gateway to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archeological sites of the classical world. Explore its grand colonnaded marble streets, the Celsus Library, the ancient Agora and the Baths. Sail at 5 PM.

Day 10: Rhodes, Greece

Arrive at 8 AM. In the ancient world, the great Colossus towered over this Greek port. Today, you can visit the Old Town and Palace of the Grand Masters, paved with superb mosaics. Walk the Street of the Knights or just enjoy the island’s many charms. Sail at 5 PM.

Day 11: Santorini, Greece

Arrive in Santorini at 7 AM. On the scenic and inspirational island of Santorini, you’ll find white-washed houses accented by sea-blue roofs clinging to the cliffs. Among its many historic sites are the ruins of the ancient city of Akrotiri, which was buried under a thick blanket of volcanic ash over 3,600 years ago. This city is also known as the Pompeii of Greece. Sail at 6 PM.

Day 12: At Sea

Today we cruise around the “tip of the boot” and north along the coast of Italy. A day at leisure to lounge at the pool, relax on a deck chair with a great book or enjoy the many activities that are scheduled on board.

Day 13: Naples/Capri, Italy

Arrive in Naples at 7 AM. Naples is not only picturesque, it’s also one of the world’s greatest cultural centers, filled with extraordinary works of art and architecture in the classical Greek and Roman styles. Several interesting tours are available of the city itself and the fascinating places that lie just outside of Naples. While in the area, you’ll want to visit Pompeii, one of the most famous excavation sites in the world. A thriving city 1,900 years ago, it was devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. when 30 feet of volcanic ash and pumice stone covered it. Enter Pompeii by the sea gate and take a short walk to the hub of the city: the Forum. View the lavish temples and porticoes that lay beneath the ash for centuries. Sail at 6 PM.

Day 14: Rome, Italy

Upon disembarkation in Rome from the Star Princess, we will board our private mototcoach for a halfday tour of the Eternal City, including the Coliseum, Pantheon, Catacombs, Trevi Fountain, and the Roman Forum. Following the tour we will check into our hotel in Rome for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 15: Rome

After breakfast enjoy a morning tour to visit the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Afternoon free for shopping and independent activities. Return to our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 16: Home

After breakfast, we transfer to the Rome airport and our return flight back to the U.S.A., arriving in the States the same afternoon.