19 Day Italy, Greece & Turkey Cruise / Tour

  

Italy, Greece & Turkey
19 Day Cruise / Tour • October 08 - 26, 2009


Rome, Italy


Pisa, Italy


Venice, Italy


Statue of David
 

Ephesus, Turkey		  

This fantastic cruise tour has it all. If you have ever dreamed of doing a Greek cruise and a tour of Italy, this is the right tour/cruise at the right price.

You would make the mistake of a lifetime if you do Italy any other way than the way we present this cruise/tour. Too many make the mistake of doing Rome and Florence from a cruise ship! It is impossible to really experience these fantastic cities in the short time the ship is in port. Having taken many groups to Italy, we know how to do it right! Look at the itinerary:

•   Italy: We do Rome, Florence, Venice, Ravenna, Milan, Verona and the Italian countryside by bus. We take all the time needed to really see it all and soak in the wonderful atmosphere of these special cities
•   Greece and Turkey: We do these two countries by ship. The areas you will be visiting can easily be seen in the one day that you are in port : Athens, Katakolon, Istanbul and Ephesus

This is the right time of year to visit this part of the world. It can easily reach over 100 degrees in the middle of summer. May has pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds than the months of summer.

Special “Whisper Perfect” Receivers
Everyone on this tour will have their own individual “whisper perfect” receivers. When you travel with us you do not have to struggle to be up close to the guide and strain to hear them. You will hear every word spoken by your guide or FFL escort with perfect clarity even when you step away from the group to take that very important picture.
 
We do our own Shore Excursions
Another real advantage to traveling with us when a cruise is involved: We give you the opportunity to purchase our own deeply discounted shore excursions at a fraction of what the cruiseline charges.
 
Now for the best part!

This deluxe tour is only $2,398* ! This fantastic price includes:
•  12 night cruise on a brand new deluxe ship The Liberty
•  All transfers
•  All deluxe tours, guides and entrance fees in Rome, Florence, Ravenna, Milan and Verona
•  All Deluxe hotels
•  Escorts from Fun For Less Tours
•  Most Meals
•  Opportunity to purchase deeply discounted shore excursions

Deeply Discounted Air
 We have arranged deeply discounted air from several cities. Call for details on these discounted prices!

Others Price: $3,898*
Fun For Less Regular Price: $2,498*
Fun For Less Member Price: $2,398*
($2,398 price above is a cash/check discount rates.)

(*Prices above are cash discount rates. Price per person based on double occupancy. Does not include airfare, port charges, side tours off the ship, fuel surcharge increases, taxes and fees.)


Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1: October 08: Fly from the US to Milan

Day 2: October 09: Verona
After arriving into Italy we will travel to Verona, home of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This is one of the most picturesque old cities in Europe. After a tour of the old town, you will have time to explore and have dinner at one of the many sidewalk cafes.

Day 3: October 10: Venice
This morning we will travel to Venice. In addition to our tour in Venice you will have plenty of time to walk the many old streets and bridges. You will also have time to take a gondola boat ride and enjoy the many sidewalk cafes. We will return back to Verona and our hotel around 8pm.

Day 4: October 11: Ravenna - Florence
This morning we will travel to Ravenna, a World Heritage Site. Here they have some of the best ancient mosaic floors and walls found anywhere in the world. This afternoon we will travel to Florence where we will spend the next two nights. We will stop for dinner on our way - (the hotel food is too expensive).

Day 5: October 12: Florence
We will have a full day to enjoy Florence and all that it has to offer. We will spend the day visiting the center of the Renaissance, whose liberating ideas helped pave the way for the reformation. This city is the home to the Medici family, Michelangelo, Leonardo de Vinci and Dante. We will take a guided tour of the old city, visiting such sites as the Piazza del Duomo, including the beautiful Baptistry Doors that inspired Michelangelo. We will also visit the real statue of David in the Academy Museum. You will have time to shop in the old streets of Florence and also time to enjoy the many sidewalk cafes before returning to our hotel this evening.

Day 6: October 13: Board your beautiful cruise ship
We will travel through the picturesque countryside as we head to board our wonderful cruise ship. We will be there in plenty of time to explore the ship before our evening departure. You will spend the next 12 nights on a beautiful new ship.

Day 7: October 14: Naples Italy:
Our optional discounted shore excursion will include Pompeii, a city completely covered in ash when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 20 AD, leaving behind artifacts and structures in near perfect condition. We will also visit the beautiful coastal village of Sorrento. Our coastal drive to Sorrento is breathtaking.

Day 8: October 15: Full Day at Sea.
Today we will have our own party and get together that is only for our passengers. The remainder of today you have to relax and explore your beautiful cruise ship.

Day 9: October 16: Marmaris Turkey:
Ancient Ruins, pristine roads and beautiful beaches are what Marmaris is known for. We have not designed our optional discounted shore excursions yet.

Day 10: October 17: Izmir / Ephesus Turkey:
Our optional discounted shore excursion will include a full day tour to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. These are some of the best ruins in the world and should not be missed.

Day 11: October 18: Istanbul:
Part of Istanbul is in Europe and the rest is in Asia. Our optional discounted shore excursions will include a boat ride, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, St. Sophie and the Grand Bazaar and more.

Day 12: October 19: Fun Day at Sea
We will have another fun day with our own party and get together.

Day 13: October 20: Athens Greece
Our optional discounted shore excursion will include the Corinth Canal, the ancient city of Corinth, Athens and The Acropolis.

Day 14: October 21: Katakolon Greece
Our optional discounted shore excursion will include ancient Olympia, home of the first Olympics. You can visit the Temple of Zeus and Hera as well as the old stadium.

Day 15: October 22: Full Day At Sea
This will be our last party and get together on the ship.

Day 16: October 23: Pisa
While the ship tries to put in both Florence and Pisa in the same day (this is impossible). Since we have already been to Florence, our optional discounted shore excursion will include only Pisa, where you will have plenty of time to visit this fantastic city. We will then drive through the Tuscany countryside before returning to the ship.

Day 17: October 24: Rome
Rome is not a shore excursion - it is part of our land tour - even though we will return to the ship in the evening. Rome can not be done in a day as the ship is trying to do. We will spend 2 days touring Rome. Today we will take a city tour, visit the Coliseum and the Forum.  We will also visit  the Pantheon and the famous Trevi Fountain.  This evening we return to the ship.

Day 18: October 25: Rome
Today we leave our ship and start our second day of Rome touring. We will visit the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and the world’s largest church, St. Peters Basilica.  After our touring we will check into our Rome hotel.

Day 19: October 26: Fly Home



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