Portovenere , Italy Neptune Fountain , Rome , Italy
DAY 12 • Elba Enjoy a panoramic bus tour of Elba Island , a captivating gem in the Mediterranean . The rest of the afternoon is free as your ship sails for Porto Santo Stefano , a charming seaside town located in the region of Tuscany .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Artemis or M / V Athena
DAY 13 • Giglio Island Catch a brief ferry to Giglio Island , one of the seven islands that make up the Tuscan Archipelago National Park . After a discovery walk , depart for the village of Castello , perched on a hill overlooking the archipelago .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Artemis or M / V Athena
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
DAY 14 • Disembark ship • Rome • Anzio ’ s American Cemetery
Disembark our ship and transfer to Rome , making a stop in Anzio , an important World War II battle site . Here , visit the American Cemetery , site of an amphibious Allied landing that was part of Operation Shingle .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Savoy or similar
DAY 15 • Explore Rome Discover the “ Eternal City ” and the myriad treasures it has amassed over more than two-and-a-half millennia . Here , you ’ ll embark on a walking tour featuring many of the city ’ s highlights , from the Pantheon to the Spanish Steps . Then witness one of the most iconic fountains in the world : the Trevi Fountain , built in 1762 upon the site of an ancient Roman aqueduct . Later , explore Rome at your leisure .
Meals : B | Hotel Savoy or similar
DAY 17 • Return to U . S . Fly to the U . S ., or begin your post-trip extension to Central Italy : Hilltop Villages of the Apennine Mountains .
Meals : B
See the full deck plan for our M / V Artemis or M / V Athena on page 288 .
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On Day 11 , enjoy an Italian welcome during a Home-Hosted Lunch with a local family on the Italian island of Elba , a UNESCOprotected island
DAY 16 • Rome • Optional Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour
Explore Rome on your own , or join our optional tour to discover the city ’ s most iconic religious site : the Vatican and Sistine Chapel . Founded in 1506 , the Vatican Museum contains one of the finest art collections in the world . While you ’ re here , you ’ ll witness many of the priceless treasures commissioned by the church centuries ago . After , embark on a guided tour of Saint Peter ’ s Basilica — a church built in the Renaissance style . Later , raise a glass with your fellow travelers during a Farewell Dinner .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Savoy or similar
210 French & Italian Rivieras : Marseille , Corsica , Elba & Rome