Name: Italian Sojourn - Venice to Rome Cruise
Brand: Viking
Price: 4,289 GBP
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Day 1 - Venice, Italy

Arrive: Wed 31 May 2028

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.

Day 2 - Venice, Italy

Depart: Thu 01 June 2028

Day 3 - Sibenik

Arrive: Fri 02 June 2028 / Depart: Fri 02 June 2028

Šibenik is a city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It’s known as a gateway to the Kornati Islands. The 15th-century stone Cathedral of St. James is decorated with 71 sculpted faces. Nearby, the Šibenik City Museum, in the 14th-century Prince’s Palace, has exhibits ranging from prehistory to the present. The white stone St. Michael’s Fortress has an open-air theater, with views of Šibenik Bay and neighboring islands.

Day 4 - Bari

Arrive: Sat 03 June 2028 / Depart: Sat 03 June 2028

Bari is a port city on the Adriatic Sea, and the capital of southern Italy’s Puglia region. Its mazelike old town, Barivecchia, occupies a headland between 2 harbors. Surrounded by narrow streets, the 11th-century Basilica di San Nicola, a key pilgrimage site, holds some of St. Nicholas’ remains. To the south, the Murat quarter has stately 19th-century architecture, a promenade and pedestrianized shopping areas.

Day 5 - Crotone

Arrive: Sun 04 June 2028 / Depart: Sun 04 June 2028

Crotone is a port city in Calabria, southern Italy. The monumental Castello di Carlo V is a 9th-century fortress that was modified in the 1500s. The National Archaeological Museum houses items, including a gold tiara, unearthed at the ancient Temple of Hera Lacinia in the nearby Capo Colonna Archaeological Park. Farther south is the Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area, with seagrass forests, barracudas and starfish

Day 6 - Sicily

Arrive: Mon 05 June 2028 / Depart: Mon 05 June 2028

Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island, is just off the "toe" of Italy's "boot." Its rich history is reflected in sites like the Valley of the Temples, the well-preserved ruins of 7 monumental, Doric-style Greek temples, and in the Byzantine mosaics at the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in capital city Palermo. On Sicily’s eastern edge is Mount Etna, one of Europe’s highest active volcanoes.

Day 7 - Naples, Italy

Arrive: Tue 06 June 2028 / Depart: Tue 06 June 2028

Naples, a city in southern Italy, sits on the Bay of Naples. Nearby is Mount Vesuvius, the still-active volcano that destroyed nearby Roman town Pompeii. Dating to the 2nd millennium B.C., Naples has centuries of important art and architecture. The city's cathedral, the Duomo di San Gennaro, is filled with frescoes. Other major landmarks include the lavish Royal Palace and Castel Nuovo, a 13th-century castle

Day 8 - Rome

Arrive: Wed 07 June 2028 / Depart: Wed 07 June 2028

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

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Ship Cabins

Penthouse Junior Suite

Stateroom size: 1,488 sq ft multi-room suite including expansive private veranda Ocean-view largest multi-room accommodations onboard Separate bedroom suite Spacious, well-appointed living room Separate dining area that seats 6 Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen Ocean-view dry sauna Boardroom that seats 12 for meetings & catered dinner parties, with first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace Pantry for room service & hosted events 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access First priority shore excursion reservations open 147 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, 2025 First priority shore excursion reservations will open 177 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or after September 1, 2025 Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800) 4 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 100 days prior to departure First priority spa treatment bookings 100 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more Two additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area and boardroom 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, plus two guest bathrooms Premium Freyja® toiletries Plush robes & slippers Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service Security safe Individual climate control Purified water refilled daily Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & premium snacks (replenished once daily) Binoculars Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping 24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés on request Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability) Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services Silver Spirits beverage package included Private arrival/departure transfer in destination Under-bed suitcase storage space Spacious walk-in closet with wooden hangers & drawers