Italy and the Disney Mediterranean Cruise

After arriving at the Piazzale Roma, look for the Hellovenezia office, which is a tile-roofed building near the tree-lined side of the square and the modern Calatrava Bridge, a.k.a. the Ponte della Costituzione. It sells tickets for public water buses (ACTV Travel Card vaporetti €40 for 3 days)

If the lines at the Hellovenezia office are long, bypass them by purchasing your transit tickets at the newsstand (see photo above) in the middle of the square. This is also a good place to buy tickets for ATVO airport buses.

Campo San Giacomo
The building lining the square are High Renaissance, mostly built after 1514 fire devastated this area. Find the MDXX date on the arcade, built in 1520. Only the church predates this. The square is designed to collect rainwater and store it in a cistern that once fed this fountain. Rialto Bridge use to have a drawbridge, until the 1590's, so ships would dock alongside the market. Between here and the Rialto use to be banks. It is still called Bancogiro, place where merchants bank.

St Mark’s Square Museums (Piazza San Marco): Doge's Palace, Correr Museum (includes temporary exhibitions), Archaeological Museum, Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library.

Venice Civic Museums: Ca 'Rezzonico, Palazzo Mocenigo Museum, Casa di Carlo Goldoni, Ca' Pesaro, Murano Glass Museum, Burano Lace Museum, Museum of Natural History.

La Traviata

INTERVAL
During the interval, in the halls overlooking the Grand Canal, our guests will be free to taste top quality wines and soft drinks.

PERFORMANCE LANGUAGE
Italian, no subtitles. You can purchase the Italian-English libretto of the opera at the palace entrance.

An e-ticket will either allow you to travel "ticketless", boarding the train with only the PNR code, or it will require you to print a ticket upon departure at the self service machine at the train station. In general, high speed trains will be ticketless and the regional, overnight, and cross-border trains will require you to print and validate your ticket before boarding your train for departure. Pay close attention to your email confirmation, as the specific requirements of your train tickets are included.

Dinner- Ara e Sicilia (10-10)
Arancini-risotto balls, pizzole-stuffed pizza, sorbet, cannoli.

(Go right on Piazza di San Giovanni-north side.  Turn right on Via de Martelli/Via del Calzaiuoli. Take the 1st left on Piazza del Duomo-the side of the Duomo. Take the 3rd right on Via dello Studio. On the left side of the street catch C1 bus. It will go right on Piazza del Duomo and right again on Via del Proconsolo. After following the river, it will go left on Via dei Benci. Get off at the 1st stop. Catch Bus C3. It will go right, right, right, then left and right along the river. It will follow the river, then cross the river and go right. It will go left, left and left again to the front of the Palace.)

Medici Chapel (Capelle Medicee) (8:15-1:50) Firenzi Card
Check backpacks. Bathroom
The museum is composed of the Sagrestia Nuova (New Sacristy), with a sculptural and architectural program designed by Michelangelo; the Cappella dei Principi (Chapel of the Princes), a monumental mausoleum decorated entirely in polychrome marbles and semi-precious stones; the Crypt that houses the tombs of the Medici Grand Dukes and their family members; and the Lorenese Crypt, which, alongside the remains of the Lorena family, houses the funerary monument to Cosimo the Elder, "Pater Patriae.” The museum also conserves a portion of the precious Treasury of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, including sacred wall hangings (parati sacri) and magnificent reliquaries.

On the first floor you will find the impressive Donatello Room, with the most famous works by the Florentine artist (David, Attis, Saint George, Marzocco), majolica works by Luca della Robbia, and bronze plaques by Ghiberti and Brunelleschi; on the same level are various rooms including the Islamic Art Room (from the Carrand donation) the Chapel (with the oldest portrait of Dante Alighieri), the Ivory Room, the Thirteenth-Century Room, and the Room of Italian Majolica.

On the last floor you will find a major collection of masterpieces by Andrea and Giovanni della Robbia, the Bronzes Room, the Verrocchio Room, the Medal Room, and the Armory Room which showcases pieces that survived the dispersion of the Medici Armory Collection.

The Gallery entirely occupies the first and second floors of the large building constructed between 1560 and 1580 and designed by Giorgio Vasari. It is famous worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings (from the Middle Ages to the Modern period). The collections of paintings from the 14th-century and Renaissance period include some absolute masterpieces: Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, in addition to many precious works by European painters (mainly German, Dutch and Flemish).

Moreover, the Gallery boasts an invaluable collection of ancient statues and busts from the Medici family, which adorns the corridors and consists of ancient Roman copies of lost Greek sculptures.

A support bus service operates between the Termini and Flaminio stations of metro A. The buses make the following stops:

Direction Flaminio

• Termini: piazzale capolinea, lane A
• stop 70031 viale Luigi Einaudi
• stop 70032 via Nazionale / Turin
• stop 70601 via del Tritone height Piazza Barberini
• stop 70886 via Veneto at the corner of piazza Barberini
• stop 70604 Veneto / Sardinia
• Flaminio: stop 81152 piazzale Flaminio

Vatican Garden Tour- €38,00
Present the voucher to the Customer Care Staff outside. Present this voucher to the "Guided Tours" desk. Get admissin tickets. Meet your guide and get earphones.
Includes Museum and Sistene Chapel
The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (pontiff from 1471 to 1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480. The 15th century decoration of the walls includes: the false drapes, the Stories of Moses (south and entrance walls) and of Christ (north and entrance walls) and the portraits of the Popes (north and south and entrance walls). It was executed by a team of painters made up initially of Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Cosimo Rosselli, assisted by their respective shops and by some closer assistants among whom Biagio di Antonio, Bartolomeo della Gatta and Luca Signorelli stand out. On the Ceiling Pier Matteo d'Amelia painted a starry sky. The work on the frescoes began in 1481 and was concluded in 1482. This is also the date of the following works in marble: the screen, the choir stalls (where the choristers took their places), and the pontifical coat of arms over the entrance door. On 15 August 1483, Sixtus IV consecrated the new chapel dedicating it to Our Lady of the Assumption. Julius II della Rovere (pontiff from 1503 to 1513), nephew of Sixtus IV, decided to partly alter the decoration, entrusting the work in 1508 to Michelangelo Buonarroti, who painted the Ceiling and, on the upper part of the walls, the lunettes. The work was finished in October 1512 and on the Feast of All Saints (1 November), Julius II inaugurated the Sistine Chapel with a solemn Mass. The nine central panels show the Stories of Genesis, from the Creation to the Fall of man, to the Flood and the subsequent rebirth of mankind with the family of Noah. Towards the end of 1533 Clement VII de' Medici (pontiff from 1523 to 1534) gave Michelangelo the task of further altering the decoration of the Sistine Chapel by painting the Last Judgement on the altar wall. The artist began the mighty work in 1536 during the pontificate of Paul III and completed it in the autumn of 1541. Using his extraordinary artistic capacities, Michelangelo tried to translate into visible forms the invisible beauty and majesty of God and guided by the words of Genesis he made the Sistine Chapel "the shrine of the theology of the human body".

It is permitted to take photographs, for personal use only, of the works in all areas of the Vatican Museums, apart from the Sistine Chapel. Flash photography is strictly forbidden.
The use of tripods, stands and/or professional equipment is not allowed; any eventual use must be authorised by the Directorate of the Vatican Museums.
The use of telescopic "selfie sticks" is forbidden.

(Option: Take the exit at the far right of the chapel (with your back to the altar-once through this door, you've left the Vatican Museums). Though this corner door is likely labeled "exit for authorized guides, and tour groups only," you can probably slide through with the crowds. Leads to St. Peter's Basilica.

OR Leave through the side door next to the screen (on the left, with your back to the altar). Continue outside and look for signs to the Pinacoteca.

OR To walk to the St. Peter's Basilica-Walk right on Viale Vaticano. At the corner turn right on Citta del Vaticano. The road will curve left. Go right on Via di Porta Angelica. Come to the Piazza San Pietro.

• Board your motorcoach and take an approximately 30-minute drive to the ancient ruins of Pompeii.Upon arrival to Pompeii, walk to the entrance gate, approximately 15-minutes where your tour begins.
• Next, enter the excavation site for an amazing glimpse into life as it was during the Roman Empire.
• Enjoy a guided walking tour of Pompeii. Note: The visit at Pompeii includes up to 2 hours of standing or walking across 1.5 miles of flat, uneven and rough uphill terrain. Wear comfortable shoes.
• Enjoy a refreshing gelato and 20 minutes free time to shop for souvenirs or enjoy and optional visit of a cameo factory.
• Reboard your motorcoach and drive back to Naples.
• Tour may be reversed but all sites will be visited.
• Headphones will be supplied for your time in Pompeii.
• Guests are encouraged to bring credit cards or currency to purchase optional extras such as souvenirs.
• Due to the extremely limited availability of this shore excursion, Guests are encouraged to book early.

• Take a 1-hour and 30-minute motorcoach ride to La Spezia where you'll enjoy a 60-minute boat ride past the "Cinque Terre," named after 5 seaside villages perched on the same rocky cliffside. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these historic towns are certain to enchant with their old stone walls, winding walkways, enchanting beaches and buildings that pepper the rocky cliffs.  Each unique town also offers beautiful walking paths, churches, castles, breathtaking views and - of course - first-class food and wine. 
• Stop in the village of Vernazza, where you can admire the elaborate architecture, a remnant of times when the city was under Genoese rule. 
• After an hour of guided exploration, descend back to the port, and take a 15-minute cruise to the town of Monterosso. This historic city lies on the summit of the hill of San Cristoforo, which separates the town into the old and new. On your 45-minute walking tour, wander the quaint winding streets as your guide shows you the points of interest. 
• Enjoy approximately 90 minutes of free time to sample some of the local culinary specialties (not included in the price of this tour), take in the idyllic views from the beach or browse the local shops. 
• Take the 90-minute motorcoach drive back to the Livorno pier.
• If sea conditions do not permit docking at the village of Vernazza, this stop will be replaced with a visit to Monterosso and Portovenere. The tour will automatically be detoured to the new locations without the option to cancel. 
• This tour is available to all ages. Since it involves a boat/vessel, infants under 3 years of age must have a child's ticket. 
• This tour includes approximately 0.5 miles of walking at a steady pace, part of which will be on cobblestones and/or uphill. Wear comfortable shoes. 
• This excursion does not include lunch; however, focaccia - with wine for adults and soft drinks for children - will be available as a snack on board the boat. 
• Guests - including children - wishing to visit churches must ensure that shoulders and knees remain covered. Guests can wear shorts that reach below the knee and tank tops, as long as they bring a sweater or scarf to wrap around their shoulders. 
• This tour is conducted by a boat with a capacity of approximately 200 passengers; Guests who suffer from motion sickness should take this into consideration. 
• All times and distances are approximate, subject to traffic and overcrowding. 
• Due to the extremely limited availability of this excursion, Guests are encouraged to book early. 

• Begin with a 150-minute motor coach drive to Milan, the second largest city in Italy.
• Milan is the fashion and design capital of Italy and a city of art with a wealth of monuments, palaces, churches and museums.
• Spend 5 hours of free time exploring Milan at your leisure. Shop or have lunch at one of the many cafes. Drop off and pick up location is Castello Sforzesco near the old castle.
• Return to the motor coach for the 150-minute drive back to the pier.
• Guests—including children—wishing to visit churches must ensure that shoulders and knees remain covered. Guests can wear shorts that reach below the knees and tank tops, as long as they bring a sweater or scarf to wrap around their shoulders.Food and beverages can be purchased in Milan City Center.
• All times and distances are approximate, subject to traffic and overcrowding.
• The order of sites visited may vary.

St. Paul de Vence $70 (4-4.5 hrs)

• Drive 45 minutes inland to St. Paul de Vence, a spectacular medieval town set on a hilltop. 
• Walk narrow cobblestone streets to quaint boutiques and cafés. The city's monumental ramparts were nearly demolished in 1872, but centuries of history were preserved when the citizens of the village banded together to purchase the ramparts from the French government. 
• Enjoy a guided walking tour and free time to explore on your own during your 2-hour visit. 
• Ride back to Cannes.
• Most who visited this village in France said it is so very busy
• All times and distances are approximate, subject to traffic and overcrowding. 
• Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a camera.

• Board your motorcoach and take a 40-minute drive through the countryside to the Rack Railway train station.
• Climb aboard the train for a 14-minute ride up the rugged Montserrat Mountain range. These mysterious peaks have been featured in many legends; in the Arthurian myth, this is the location of the Holy Grail.
• Hike (on a 45-degree ramp or approximately 70 steps) to the famous Montserrat Monastery that is perched on a ledge, hanging 2,400 feet above the River Llobregat. Founded as a Benedictine Abbey during the 11th century, it is now the location of the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat, or "La Moreneta." This small Romanesque statue depicts the Virgin Mary with the child Jesus on her lap. Made of wood, this figure has turned black as the varnish has changed over time, giving her the name, "The Black Madonna."
• Trek through these cliffs on different paths from the Main Square during approximately 60-minutes of free time. Note: this tour involves approximately 2 hours of walking.
• Rest at one of the snack bars or cafeterias and cash in your voucher for a beverage.
• After approximately 2 hours of traversing the trails, proceed to the motorcoach, which takes you back down the mountain and to your hotel.
• Guests will not be able to book this tour online; Guests should visit the Port Adventures Desk on board in order to make reservations.
• This Port Adventure includes a transfer to your local downtown hotel. Tours end at DCL hotels only and Plaza Catalunya.
• Guests may experience queues if you wish to visit the sculpture of La Moreneta during their free time.
• This excursion is available for all ages; however, it is recommended for Guests 5 years of age and older.
• If mass is taking place, group access to the basilica might be denied. Guests can access the basilica independently if they wish.
• Guests, including children, wishing to visit churches must ensure that shoulders and knees remain covered. You can wear shorts that reach below the knee and tank tops as long as you bring a sweater or scarf to wrap around your shoulders.

Hostal Benedorm $561
Rambla dels Caputxins
37, Ciutat Vella
Barcelona, 08002, Spain
1:30 check-in
(4 single beds, Shower, Safe, TV, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Balcony, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, View, Hardwood or parquet floors, Wake-up service, Wardrobe or closet, City view, Towels, Linens, Clothes rack, Toilet, paper, Trash cans, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Smoke Alarm)
Cancellation 3 days in advance

Hostal Benidorm
Rambla dels Caputxins
37, Ciutat Vella
Barcelona, 08002, Spain