28 Day Luxury Greece, Turkey & Italy Cruise with the Contrasts of Europe Tour

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1 28 Day Luxury Greece, Turkey & Italy Cruise with the Contrasts of Europe Tour International airfares Internal airfares All transfers 11 Day Luxury Greece, Turkey & Italy cruise with Celebrity Cruises 16 Days touring Europe with deluxe 4* accommodation Breakfast Daily, 1 dinner, plus all meals onboard your cruise Professional tour guides Dedicated luxury coach Sightseeing as per the itinerary #1 Online Travel Company in Australia Webjet Approved Guides Webjet Crafted Itineraries Always Includes Flights No Fuss, Easy Booking Process 12 June July August 2016 Day 1: Australia - - Amsterdam Today, depart Australia for Europe to begin your unforgettable European journey! Day 2: Amsterdam (D) Welcome to your Webjet Europe tour. You can opt to join our scheduled transfer to the hotel where your Tour Escort will be waiting for you to brief you about the tour. Check into the hotel and freshen up. We take care to start your sightseeing on the next day so that you can relax after your long flight and get over your jetlag. In the evening proceed for a delicious 3 course dinner to get to know your group. Day 3: Amsterdam (B) Today after breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of Amsterdam. Amsterdam has so much more to offer than the clichés of clogs, cheese and coffee shops; it s a city that boasts Golden Age architecture, a postcard-perfect canal network and more culture than many other Northern European cities put together. The city screams to be explored with museums, art galleries and eclectic neighbourhoods like Jordaan plus of course the historical Red Light District. The canals beckon as you board a glass topped boat and glide past regal mansions, houseboats and bridges. An hour long canal cruise in Amsterdam is a rewarding experience. Spend some free time at Dam Square with the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), the Royal Palace and the National Monument, Central Station, Rijksmuseum. Day 4: Amsterdam - Berlin (B) (B) - Breakfast / (L) - Lunch / (D) - Dinner Flight Cruise Train Today after breakfast, we begin our journey to Germany s capital, Berlin. A long but comfortable drive passing through the Dutch & German towns brings you to the capital of Germany and the cultural centre. Divided during the Cold War, today it's known for its art scene, nightlife and modern architecture. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.

2 Day 5: Berlin (B,D) We begin today with a tour of the capital. First, Pariser Platz for a quick stop at the Brandenburg Gate, an iconic symbol of reunification. We then continue on to Unter den Linden, the Reichstag and Alexander Platz before heading to view the infamous Berlin Wall and Check Point Charlie, where East met West. We finish our tour with the Topography of Terror museum, Potsdamer Platz and Friedrichstrasse. Tonight dine on Germany Speciality, Pork Knuckle at a local restaurant. After a hearty meal, we return to hotel. Day 6: Berlin - Dresden - Prague (B) Today after breakfast, we depart Berlin and drive to Prague. Enroute enjoy a walking highlights tour of Dresden, the capital of Saxony. This reconstructed city has much to offer having been severely bombed in World War ll. Explore the old and the new Town across the River Elba, the Opera House, the fountains of the Zwinger, The Royal Palace, The Church of our Lady, The Royal Cathedral, The Royal Mews and The Procession of Princes After, we continue our drive to Prague. Located on the meandering Vltava river, it is one of the most beautifully preserved European cities. Upon arrival in Prague, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Day 7: Prague (B) This morning we head out to see all of Prague's most famous locations such as the Old Town Square, Spanish Synagogue and the famous Wenceslas Square. We continue to the classical Charles Bridge, lined with 30 Baroque statues of religious figures, before continuing to Prague Castle and the Royal Summer House, before finishing in the old Jewish Quarter and The Old New Synagogue. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

3 Day 8: Prague - Bratislava - Budapest (B) Today we make our way to Budapest. We ll stop in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia for a walk around the Main Square in the Old Town. Admire the Classicist architecture of Primatial Palace. Stroll through the quiet and beautiful Franciscan Square. Visit St Martin s Cathedral, once the coronation site of Hungarian kings. After we have sampled Bratislava, we continue our drive to Budapest. Budapest is Hungary s capital which is bisected by the River Danube, and the 19th-century Chain Bridge connects its hilly Buda district with flat Pest. Upon arrival in Budapest, check-in to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Day 9: Budapest (B,D) Today we embark on a tour of Budapest to view the picturesque Parliament and cross the Danube River to Margaret Island via the Margaret Bridge. Next we head up Gellért Hill, to stop at the Citadel and take in views over all of Budapest. We then cross the Elizabeth Bridge back into Pest, and drive to Heroes Square along Andrássy Avenue before pass by the Opera and St. Stephen s Basilica before arriving back to your hotel. Tonight we enjoy a sumptuous Hungarian dinner! Day 10: Budapest - Esztergom Vienna (B) Today after breakfast we head for Vienna. Enroute we ll make a stop at the beautiful town of Esztergom sitting on the Danube bank in Hungary played an important role in the establishment of the Hungarian state 1000 years ago. Enjoy a walking tour of Esztergom. Visit the Basilica, Hungary's largest church and the symbol of Esztergom. Pass by the statue of King of Saint Stephen, the reconstructed remains of the former royal palace, Víziváros, or Watertown, built on the banks of the Danube, is home to several baroque churches and the Christian Museum. Drive through the Maria Valeria Bridge over the Danube that joins Hungary & Slovakia. After lunch we continue our drive to Vienna, the capital of Austria. Upon arrival in Vienna, check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

4 Day 11: Vienna (B) Today after breakfast, we get to know Vienna. Drive along the famous Ringstrasse boulevard to admire buildings such as the Vienna State Opera, City Hall and Hofburg Palace, once home to Marie Antoinette. Also, view the Danube Tower, the United Nations Building and the Schonbrunn Gardens. Later enjoy some free time at the Prater area. After lunch the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 12: Vienna - Salzburg - Innsbruck (B) After breakfast we make our way to Innsbruck. On the way we enjoy a tour of Salzburg. See the famous sites like the Mozarteum and Mozart's residence, and pass over the Staatsbrucke and into World Heritage-listed Old Town, where you ll see its renowned Baroque architecture and resplendent Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom). Admire Castle Leopoldskron, which was used as part of the Von Trapp family home in the film The Sound of Music, and enjoy splendid views of Fortress Hohensalzburg. After lunch we continue our drive to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol. Upon arrival in Innsbruck, check in to your hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. Day 13: Innsbruck - Venice (B) We begin today with a walking tour of Innsbruck to introduce you to the Golden Roof or 'Goldenes Dachl', an ornate Gothic balcony erected by the Emperor Maximilian I decorated with gold painted copper shingles, the Imperial Church and the 'Hofburg' or Imperial Palace. Later your journey takes you on a drive past quaint villages, medieval castles and fruit orchards and cutting across the fertile Adriatic Plains, to the magical lagoon city of Venice. Upon arrival in Venice, check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Day 14: Venice (B) Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Nothing prepares you for the captivating city of

5 canals and palaces Venice is simply unique! Built on 117 small islands, it is a pedestrian's city, so get set for a guided walking tour. We board a water taxi and glide romantically past fairy-tale palaces, through incredible miniature canals to the Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Square), where you disembark. Napoleon dubbed the Square the 'finest drawing room in Europe' for its constant carnival atmosphere! Witness the bronze Moors striking the hour, as they have been doing for the past 500 years! From there to the Doge's Palace, connected by the 'Bridge of Sighs' to its prisons. It was from here that the legendary lover Casanova made his famous escape! End this exciting tour with a brief visit to a Murano Glass Showroom for a demonstration in glass blowing. The rest of the afternoon is then at leisure. Day 15: Venice - Padova - Rome (B) Today after breakfast we embark on a drive to Rome. Enjoy a guided city tour of Padova, a city entirely surrounded by Renaissance walls and by remains of the Medieval walls. A visit to the most modern districts will make you discover the famous attractions of the city, such as the St. Antony Basilica, the Scrovegni Chapel, the Botanical Garden, the Prato della Valle, admiring shining examples of the Renaissance architecture present everywhere in town and also strolling on the Listòn, the true city centre with the very famous Caffè Pedrocchi. After lunch we continue our drive to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Day 16: Rome (B,D) This morning, get ready for the next leg of your journey, a luxury cruise! You ll be picked up this morning and transferred to Rome s Civitavecchia port to meet your Celebrity cruise. 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.

6 Day 17: At Sea This day is yours to do as much or as little as you like. 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. Day 18: Santorini Here on the island of Santorini, you ll find a classic Greek seascape whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs. This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo. Day 19: Athens Athens brought the world drama, history, poetry, and philosophy. Once home to the world s most powerful and civilized empires, Athens is now the world s foremost archaeological playground. The towering columns of the Parthenon still stand in homage to the virgin goddess Athena. Day 20: Athens Today is another day to explore the Greek capital. There is a wide range of shore excursions to purchase on-board. Otherwise head into Athens and enjoy exploring this ancient wonder. Day 21: Mykonos Mykonos is known for its whitewashed villages sprinkled with blue and jade green. It s also famous for its sophisticated nightlife. The most popular island in the Cyclades is bustling with activity, awash in beautiful alleyways, and home to alluring sandy beaches.

7 Day 22: Kusadasi (Ephesus) Once the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor, this coastal town is now an archeologist s dream. This former Greek banking and trading center is rich with historic sites, including the Great Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Day 23: Bodrum Bodrum, a port city located in the southwest of Turkey s Aegean region, is famed for being home to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Other sites of note include the 15th-century Bodrum Castle that overlooks the town s beautiful new marina. A visit to the castle may bring you to stumble upon one of several cultural festivals hosted here throughout the year but will certainly take you to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, which is, by all accounts, worth a visit. Day 24: Crete Like many ports in this part of the world, archeological ruins dating back to antiquity are found everywhere. There are also hundreds of gorges around the island and over 1,500 land and sea caves, including Elefantos, noted for its remarkable white and red stalactites. Day 25: At Sea This day is yours to do as much or as little as you like. Day 26: Naples 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

8 Day 27: Rome - - Australia (B) This morning, you ll disembark from your luxury cruise and be transferred to the airport for your homeward flight. Day 28: Australia Arrive home today.