Explorer of the Seas - Cruise Collection 2019

Visiting: Santorini, Mykonos, Piraeus, Naples, Rome Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Explorer on the Seas 16 th – 23 rd august €1169 holiday packages starting from 8DAY

Day 1 – Malta – Rome

stunning landscapes in the entire world.The everlasting beauty of Santorini island attracts thousands of visitors every year and it is no wonder that the island is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its wild volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and beautiful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece. The main towns of Fira and Oia, a snow-drift of white Cycladic houses that line the cliff tops and spill like icy cornices down the terraced rock will take your breath away. And then there’s the sunsets, the glorious sunsets. And the island’s fascinating history, best revealed at the Minoan site of Akrotiri. Mykonos is the great glamour island of Greece and happily flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez meets Ibiza style and party hard reputation.The high-season mix of hedonistic holidaymakers, cruise-ship crowds and posturing fashionistas throngs Mykonos Town (aka Hora), a traditional whitewashed Cycladic maze, delighting in its authentic cubist charms and its chichi café bar boutique scene. The island’s hilly interior is dotted with small traditional villages quite a contrast to the merry bustle of the coast. Swing by the only other settlement of any size in Mykonos, Ano Mera, and have a look at its pretty, whitewashed Tourliani Monastery, just off the taverna-lined main square. Piraeus , ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. It’s the biggest port in the Mediterranean (with more than 20 million passengers passing through annually), the hub of the Aegean ferry network, the centre

of Greece’s maritime trade and the base for its large merchant navy. While technically its own city, it melds into the Athens sprawl, with close to half a million people living in the greater area. Beyond its shipping offices, banks and public buildings are a jumble of pedestrian precincts, shopping strips and rather grungy areas. The most attractive quarter lies east around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano harbours. The latter is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars often filled with people who’ve disembarked from cruise ships for the day. Naples is raw, high-octane energy, a place of soul-stirring art and panoramas, spontaneous conversations and unexpected, inimitable elegance. Welcome to Italy’s most unlikely masterpiece. Blessed with rich volcanic soils, a bountiful sea, and countless generations of culinary know-how, the Naples region is one of Italy’s epicurean heavyweights. It’s here that you’ll find the country’s best pizza, pasta and espresso, its most appetising street markets, not to mention some of its most celebrated dishes. From garlicky spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) to sultry ragù (meat and tomato sauce) and silky parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmigiana), the food on these streets is all about intensity and pleasure. Breakfast and transfer from the Cruise Terminal to Rome for city tour of the most important landmarks as The Colosseum , Foro Romano, Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and more.Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Malta. Day 8 – Rome - Malta

Cruise collection - Explorer of the seas Meet the tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Rome. Upon arrival transfer to the Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal for embarkation of your cruise on board the Explorer of The Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Day 2 / 7 Cruise

Explorer of the Seas Gives Adventure a New Home Over 15 decks, the Explorer of the Seas is home to 15 lounges, clubs, and bars, 10 pools and whirlpools, and impressive activities at sea — such as rock climbing, ice skating, a basketball court, testing the Flow Rider surf simulator, and playing mini golf. At night the Royal Promenade livens up with duty-free shopping, parades, and dancing. Want to experience a three-story dining room? Or if you’re staying in an interior stateroom, how about a real-time, virtual projected balcony view? You can see both on the Explorer of the Seas. On the other end of the spectrum, suites offer concierge service and baby grand pianos. When you’re looking for downtime, you can have your choice of three pools and six whirlpools on the Explorer of the Seas. Perhaps you’d rather take a tai chi or yoga class. If you’re hungry, choose from a steakhouse, the dining room, Italian or Japanese cuisine, and more.

Ports of call

Santorini is definitely one of the most popular destinations in Greece. It is also considered one of the most spectacular and

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