Cabin category (including air)	Description	Price
K	Inside Stateroom Main, Upper Veranda Deck	$3,970
D	Outside Main Deck	$4,490
VD	Outside w/Balcony Veranda Deck	$5,090
VA	Outside w/Balcony Rotterdam, Navigation Deck	$5,290
Prices listed include port charges and taxes of $360 per person. Other stateroom categories and prices are available upon request. Space is limited! Book today to receive your first choice. Deposit: $600 per person at time of reservation

ITINERARY:
Saturday, August 23: Departure

Morning departure from Telford by private motorcoach to Philadelphia International Airport for an overnight fl ight to Venice, Italy.

Sunday, August 24: Venice, Italy

Upon our morning arrival in Venice we will be meet and transferred to our luxury-fl oating hotel, Holland America’s, ms Zuiderdam. This will be our accommodations for the next 12 nights. Venice is composed of 117 islands in the Venetian Lagoon, 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. While in Venice you will have the opportunity to take optional tours such as to Doge’s Palace and the showroom of Murano Glassware. Then glide through the canals on a gondola ride through some of Venice’s smaller, less trafficked canals. 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.

Monday, August 25: Venice, Italy

Enjoy your morning on board ship or explore Venice. Sail at 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 26: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Arrive in Dubrovnik at 11 a.m. Situated at the edge of the Adriatic Sea in the very south of Croatia, this charming town 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 its medieval 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. Marvel at the finest collection of Renaissance paintings located at the Dominican Monastery. With its marble-paved squares, monasteries and fountains are just a few of the many antiquities that remain as they were years ago. Sail at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 27: Corfu, Greece

Arrive at 8 a.m. Fortresses flank your entrance to this most unusual beautiful lush and green Greek Isles, with gorgeous gardens, secluded coves and inspiring Italianate architecture. Explore the Venetian old town or head north for dramatic seascapes. View its lush vegetation, including cypress pine, orange and lemon trees, and countless olive groves. Corfu has been called the “Emerald Island”. Sail at 6 p.m.

Thursday, August 28: Argostoli, Cephalonia, Greece

Arrive at 7 a.m. Greece’s best-kept secret. Discover enticing beaches, tasty white wine, a superb museum, the fishing village of Fiskardo where you may while away the afternoon schmoozing with the locals. Sail at 3 p.m.

Friday, August 29: Santorini, Greece

Arrive in Santorini at noon. 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 11 p.m.

Saturday, August 30: At Sea

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.

Sunday, August 31: Catania, Sicily, Italy - Scenic Cruising Strait of Messina

Arrive in Catania at 8 a.m. Sicily is separated from Italy by the sea and centuries of history. On the island are Greek temples, Roman mosaics and Norman cathedrals. Take an optional tour to Taormina and its views of snowcapped Mt. Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Mt. Etna’s flanks are covered in cones and craters and the remnants of streams of lava. Sail at 3 p.m.. As we sail away from Catania, we cruise around the “tip of the boot” and north along the coast of Italy.

Monday, September 1: Naples/Capri, Italy

Arrive in Naples at 8 a.m. 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 you’re 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 p.m.

Tuesday, September 2: Civitavecchia, (Rome) Italy

Arrive in Civitavecchia at 7 a.m., this is the gateway to all the magnificence of the ancient city of Rome. Whether it’s the Forum, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon or St. Peter’s Basilica that sparks your interest and intellect, Rome is home to a lifetime’s worth of historical, architectural and spiritual sites. Experience the history of Rome as you wander around the Coliseum and Roman Forum. Explore the amazing history and culture of Rome. Stop at the Ara Pacis, or Altar of Peace, a Roman sacrificial altar enclosed in a screen of Parian marble. Visit the Vatican Museum, and walk through the many rooms that house the largest art collection in the world. Travel through magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world. View the Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Renaissance art, the ceiling of which was painted by Michelangelo. Toss a coin in the famous Trevi Fountain—a way to ensure that you’ll always return to Rome. Sail at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, September 3: Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy

Arrive at the port of Livorno at 7 a.m. Take a short drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside takes you to the historic university town of Pisa, situated on the banks of the Arno River. A short walk will take you to the Field of Miracles to marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Enjoy the beauty of this architectural wonder as you take in the scenery from the piazza. Florence is most noted as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Highlights include impressive piazzas and an incomparable 15th-century skyline—sure to offer charm and an unforgettable experience to any visitor. When you’re in the area, you’ll definitely want to explore Florence, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Start by visiting the church of Santa Croce, known as Italy’s Westminster Abbey because of the Italian monarchy buried there. View the 14th-century interior and marvel at one of the finest examples of Florentine Gothic decoration. Stop at the Piazza del Duomo in Florence, where the cathedral, bell tower and baptistery share the same square. Then stop in the Piazza della Signoria, the city’s largest square, and gaze upon a copy of Michelangelo’s David and the Loggia dei Lanzi. Sail at 8 p.m.

Thursday, September 4: Barcelona, Spain

Arrive in Barcelona at 4:00 p.m. Take a walk through the Las Ramblas area is a must. This wonderfully vibrant part of the city is filled with shops, cafes, vendors and street performers. Marvel at the genius of its modernist architect, Antonia Gaudi, or the Picasso Museum. Overnight on-board at the Barcelona pier.

Friday, September 5: Home

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

Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 1,848 Crew members: 657 Gross tonnage: 82,000 grt. Length: 950 feet Maximum speed: 22 knots

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