Western Mediterranean Cruise - Spain, France and Italy October 2 nd to 17 th, nights 16 days Summary Itinerary

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1 Western Mediterranean Cruise - Spain, France and Italy October 2 nd to 17 th, nights 16 days Summary Itinerary Tuesday, October 2 nd Day 1 Depart Canada Depart from your Maritime city on your overnight flight to Barcelona via Montreal or Toronto. Try and get some sleep before your morning arrival in Barcelona. A light meal and breakfast will be served on board the flight. Wednesday, October 3 rd Day 2 Hotel Transfer in Barcelona (L,D) Arrive at Barcelona airport and gather our luggage. Meet our local guide for a transfer to our hotel. Light lunch on arrival at the hotel. Balance of day is free to explore. Visit the Park Güell and get a jump on your Gaudi history or join a Hop-On Hop-Off tour to get a feel for the city. La Rambla, a popular pedestrian street, is an excellent place to wander, shop, and experience Spain. Try your best to stay up and busy to get adjusted to the time zone. Our Tour Director will have a planned activity (TBD) you can join on this day should you wish. Join the group tonight for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel: Cristal Palace or similar (4 star) Thursday, October 4 th Day 3 Tour Barcelona (B, D) Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast and meet your tour director. After breakfast, meet our private guide for a Classic Barcelona Tour. We will visit Plaça Catalunya, Via Laietana, the Cathedral and its cloister (outside), the Gothic Quarter, Plaça Sant Jaume (The administrative heart of the city with the Town Hall), Passeig de Gracia, to see Gaudi s famous buildings Casa Batllo and Casa Mila. Then we will visit the Sagrada Famila (inside) the jewel in the crown of Gaudí s works, the temple is a synthesis of his overall conception of architecture. If you wish, you can stay at the Sagrada Famila and savour the building for as long as you like. You can go up the towers by elevator and visit the crypt and museum and compare the contrasting styles of the Birth and Passion façades. Lunch on your own. Afternoon is free to explore on your own. Tonight our dinner is at a classic flamenco restaurant, Tablao de Carmen in Barcelona. Situated in Barcelona s Spanish Village, this famous 'tablao' (flamenco venue) showcases pure Andalucian flamenco by top artists. Experience a dazzling 1-hour show preceded by a special 3-course dinner. We will leave the hotel early so you can visit the Spanish Village, an open-air museum of replica Spanish buildings, squares and streets, so you can view its craft workshops, gardens, cafes and other attractions before arriving at the restaurant. Western Mediterranean Cruise Tour 1

2 Friday October 5 th Day 4 All aboard the Celebrity Eclipse (B) Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast and meet your tour director. This morning we transfer to Barcelona Marine Station Cruise Terminal to board the Celebrity Eclipse. The ship sails at 5:00 pm so be sure to join your Tour Director and fellow passengers on top deck for sail away and then enjoy a group dinner in one of the main dining rooms. All group dinners on the cruise will be held at 6:15 pm. Saturday, October 6 th Day 5 Valencia, Spain 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Best known as the birthplace of paella, Valencia has steadily moved onto the radar of savvy travellers. It's a vibrant, friendly, mildly chaotic place with two outstanding fine-arts museums, an accessible old quarter, Europe's newest cultural and scientific complex and one of Spain's most exciting nightlife scenes. Whole sections of the old city, for example the Carmen Quarter, have been extensively renovated. One of the best spots for exploring Valencia's history is at the museum L'Almoina, which opened three years ago in the Carmen on the site where Valencia was founded by the Romans in 138 B.C. Sunday, October 7 th Day 6 Alicante, Spain 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Boasting some of the finest beaches in all of Spain, Alicante is the largest city on the Costa Blanca. Relax on the pristine sand of La Playa de San Juan, shop the Explanada de España and conquer the Castillo de Santa Barbara to see how Alicante achieves the perfect balance of history and modernity. Monday, October 8 th Day 7 Gibraltar, United Kingdom 11:00 am to 10:00 pm The great Rock of Gibraltar is a sight to behold. Made of limestone, it towers 1,400 feet above the mouth of the majestic Mediterranean Sea and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and a nature reserve. Wander the city centre or take a trip up the Rock by cable car and enjoy the views of Spain and Africa. You will probably encounter a local ape while you re there. Don t touch or feed them but they are happy to pose for pictures! Tuesday, October 9 th Day 8 Malaga, Spain 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Málaga is the gateway to the Andalusian countryside and the Costa del Sol, some of the region s most impressive beaches. It also is home to a number of magnificent palaces, including the Moorish Alcabaza and Gibralfaro. Western Mediterranean Cruise Tour 2

3 Wednesday, October 10 th Day 9 At Sea This day is yours to do as much or as little as you like. Take a Celebrity ilearn class and bring your vacation photos to life. Catch some sun at the pool where butlers keep you refreshed with chilled towels and sorbets. Schedule a stone massage at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub. Join a yoga class in the fitness center with floor-to-ceiling views of the sea. Take a food-and-wine-pairing workshop to step up your culinary game. Check your Celebrity Today daily newsletter for a list of what s going on each day. Thursday, October 11 th Day 10 Provence (Marseille), France 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Stroll the spirit and charm of France's oldest city - along La Canabiere toward the Vieux Port where ships have docked for more than 26 centuries, or in Cours Julien, a large pedestrian square lined with some of Marseille's trendiest cafes, bars and theatres. And of course, no trip to Marseille would be complete without tasting its most renowned dish - bouillabaisse. Friday, October 12 th Day 11 Nice (Villefranche), France 7:00 am to 6:00 pm This jewel of the French Riviera is home to some of the world s most luxurious hotels and terraced cafés. Stroll the ultra-famous Promenade des Anglais or see masterpieces by Matisse, Renoir, Monet and Chagall in one of Nice s many museums. The ship is likely to tender in this port but the tender boat ride into Villefranche is stunning. Saturday, October 13 th Day 12 Florence/Pisa (Livorno),Italy 7:00 am to 7:00 pm The beautiful Italian seaport of Livorno is the gateway to Florence, Pisa and Tuscany's vast wine country. Pisa is most noted for its famous marble bell tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which has tilted 14 feet since In Florence, you can see Ponte de Vechio, the Statue of David, and the Cathedral. It is also a wonderful city to wander around and get lost in the magic of Italy. Sunday, October 14 th Day 13 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Civitavecchia was settled in 108 A.D. by the Emperor Trajan and has since served faithfully as a gateway to the capital of the Empire Rome. Once the center of the Ancient World from which emperors ruled over nearly all of western civilization, Rome is still a cultural mecca. Stroll the ancient halls of the Colosseum or gaze upon the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Western Mediterranean Cruise Tour 3

4 Monday, October 15 th Day 14 Naples, Italy 7:00 am to 6:30 pm Framed by Mount Vesuvius along a dramatic skyline, the 2,800 year-old port city of Naples is chock full of historical sites, churches, and museums that make it an incredible place for you to explore. And in the region where pizza was first invented, you know the food is going to be incredible. Just 35 miles down the coast, Salerno offers you a rich history but also boasts a marvelous collection of parks, natural wonders, and unique vantage points to take in the beauty of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Two cities. One incredible stretch of Italian coastline. Tuesday, October 16 th Day 15 At Sea This day is yours to do as much or as little as you like. Check your Celebrity Today to see what is on the go. Maybe take a dance class with the entertainment staff, attend an educational talk, or lay around on the grass on the top deck of the Celebrity Eclipse. Experience the pools, spas and more onboard your ship. Wednesday, October 17 th Day 16 Fly Home We disembark the Celebrity Eclipse and meet our private transfer to take us to the Barcelona Airport. Depart on our transatlantic flight for your Maritime City. Say goodbye to your Tour Director and your newfound friends from your Western Mediterranean Cruise Tour visiting Spain, France and Italy. Celebrity Eclipse Luxurious and upscale on every level, Celebrity Eclipse continues to set new standards in modern luxury vacations. Renowned for her contemporary décor and an extraordinary choice of dining options you can also enjoy a wide selection of bars and lounges to suit every mood, almost endless entertainment from the impressive theater shows to the peace and quiet of the library, and variety of activities to keep mind, body, and soul in tune Western Mediterranean Cruise Tour 4

5 Includes: Flights from Maritime cities (PEI, NS, or NB) to Barcelona Airport transfers at destination 2 nights pre-cruise at 4* hotel accommodations including porterage Morning tour of Barcelona with local guide 2 hot breakfasts and 2 group dinners in Barcelona including a Flamenco Show Transfer to Barcelona cruise terminal 12-day Western Mediterranean Cruise aboard the Celebrity Eclipse All meals and entertainment onboard the cruise (except speciality restaurants) Baggage handling All taxes and fees Small group departure: Max 24 participants Personally escorted by Target Tours Full Itinerary Price: Inside Cabin Ocean view Cabin Balcony Cabin Prices include air from the Maritimes. Should you wish to depart from outside the Maritimes contact us for a quote. *Prices are not at Rate-Of-The-Day and fluctuate each day. They tend to increase the closer to the departure of the cruise so contact us right away for a quote. Land and Cruise Only Price: Inside Cabin Ocean view Cabin Balcony Cabin These prices do not include your airfare or transfers to and from the airport to meet the group at the destination. Those would be at your own expense and would no longer be the responsibility of Target Tours. This is a great option if you would like to buy your flight using loyalty points (Air Miles, Aeroplan etc)! Prices are based on double occupancy and include all taxes. Proof of out-of-country medical insurance required. (Can purchase insurance through Target Tours. Please contact for a quote.) Deposit of $1500 per person due at time of booking. Must be booked by May 18 th, 2018 Final payment due June 18 th, Western Mediterranean Cruise Tour 5

6 Tour Director and Driver Your Tour Director and Driver play an important role in making your vacation as memorable and hasslefree as possible. While optional, gratuities are a great way to show your appreciation. The suggested industry guideline is $3.00 to $6.00 per person, per day for your Tour Director and also your Driver. This should be extended on a voluntary and individual basis at the completion of the tour. Travel Insurance Your tour price does not include travel insurance. If you are covered, we advise you to look into coverage details, if there is a deductible, if you need to pay up front, and where to call in case of emergency. We highly recommend medical, trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage. If you would like a quote, please call our office at Please note that your Provincial Health Plan will not always fully cover all medical expenses incurred in other provinces and has no coverage once you leave the country. Target Tours P.O. Box 2693 Charlottetown, PEI C1A 8C info@targettours.ca Western Mediterranean Cruise Tour 6