DAY 1 - Fly to Venice, Italy
Flight on own to Venice International Airport.
DAY 2 - Arrive Venice
After clearing Italian Customs and Immigration, we will board our Venetian Water-Taxi taking us to the port of Venice and the Vision of the Seas where we begin our exciting journey. Today our ship remains in Venice with ample opportunity to explore Venice on your own. This evening join your fellow adventurers in the main dining room for a “Welcome-to-the-tour” dinner. (L,D)
DAY 3 -Venice, Italy - Set sail for Egypt - Depart 12:00pm
Day at sea (B,L,D)
DAY 4 - Day at sea cruising to Egypt
Day at sea (B,L,D)
DAY 5 - Day at sea cruising to Egypt
Day at sea (B,L,D)
DAY 6 - Alexandria, Egypt - Arrive 7:00am - Depart 9:00pm Docked (B,L,D)
DAY 7 - Port Said, Egypt - Arrive 7:30am - Depart 9:30pm Docked (B,L,D)
DAY 8 - Ashdod, (Jerusalem) Israel - Arrive 7:30am - Depart 10:30pm Docked (B,L,D)
DAY 9 - Haifa, Israel - Arrive 7:00am - Depart 10:00pm Docked (B,L,D)
DAY 10 - Cruising to Athens Greece
Day at sea (B,L,D)
DAY 11 - Piraeus (Athens), Greece - Arrive 10:00am - Depart 6:00pm Docked (B,L,D)
DAY 12 - Cruising to Croatia and the Adriatic Coast
Day at sea (B,L,D)
DAY 13 - Split, Croatia - Arrive 7:00am - Depart 4:00pm
Tender (B,L,D)
DAY 14 -Venice, Italy - Arrive 6:00am
This morning The Vision arrives back to Venice. After clearing customs, we will enjoy a guided tour of Doges Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral and Square, walk the Bridge of Sighs and tour a glass factory. Later today check into the Hotel Continental, located on the Canal Grande. The architecture dates back to the 15th century but your amenities are absolutely modern: terrace bar overlooking the canal, restaurant, concierge service and a landing on the Canal for water-taxi availability. Tonight you are free to enjoy the magic of Venice as you wish. Hotel Continental, Venice (B)
DAY 15 -Venice at Leisure
Explore Italy’s “Floating Museum” and some of its 118 islands. Take a Gondola ride, visit a museum, enjoy lunch at an outside café’, shop for that special remembrance, or just take in the ambience of this intriguing city. This evening join your traveling companions for an unforgettable Italian farewell dinner. Hotel Continental, Venice (B,D)
DAY 16 -Venice – Home City
This morning transfer to the Venice International Airport for our return flight back home with memories to last a lifetime. (B)
Arrival time: Please arrive at Venice Airport no later than 2:00pm.
Departure time: Please depart Venice Airport after 9:30am.