CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY Arrive: 0800 Wednesday, 24 July Onboard: 1800 Friday, 26 July
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CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY Arrive: 0800 Wednesday, 24 July Onboard: 1800 Friday, 26 July Brief Overview: Italy is a feast for the eyes and the palate alike. Known for its style, picturesque scenery, food, art and culture, Italy offers something for everyone. Civitavecchia, Rome’s port city located just over an hour from Rome city center by bus or train, provides easy access to many of Italy’s wonders. For a rich experience, it will be important to find a balance between the well- known cities (Rome, Venice, and Florence) and the lesser- known hill towns and scenic countryside. Nearby: Enjoy the Necropoli and Taurine Baths in Tarquinia and Civitavecchia; visit a Renaissance Villa near the Bolsena Lake; and experience the flavors of Italy with cooking classes and tastings. Worth the drive: Discover the town of Orvieto, with its curious underground city and famous Duomo. Rome and the Vatican are not to be missed and there are a wide range of options to see them fully-guided or on- your-own. The following trips include a visit to the Vatican and the Vatican Museums: CIV 201-101: Rome, the Eternal City and CIV 101-101: Highlights of Rome. If you choose to visit on your own, be advised that long ticket lines are to be expected. Suggested short-cuts to simple planning: Register for the following “bundles” of trips based on your interests. Art and Architecture: Action/Adventure: Day 1: CIV101-101 Highlights of Rome Day 1: CIV 100-101 Taurine Baths & Civitavecchia Day 2: CIV104-201 Renaissance Gardens of Villa Walking Tour Lante & Tuscania Day 2: CIV106-201 Trekking the Vulci Nature Park Day 3: CIV 108-301 Sacred Woods of Bomarzo Taste of Italy: Cultural highlights: Day 2: CIV103-201 Necropoli of Tarquinia & Day 1-2: CIV 201-101 Rome, the Eternal City Winetasting Day 3: CIV105-201 Orvieto Day 3: CIV107-301 Tarquinia Cooking Class TERMS AND CONDITIONS: In selling tickets or otherwise making arrangements for field programs (including transportation, shore side accommodations and meals); the Institute of Shipboard Education (I.S.E.) acts only as an agent for others who provide such services as independent contractors. All participants accepting or using tickets or other arrangements for such services shall be deemed to agree and consent that I.S.E. shall not be liable or responsible in any way for any loss, death, injury, or illness to person or loss, theft or damage to personal property arising from or in connection with such services. I.S.E. shall not be responsible for cancellation of field programs for reasons beyond its control and in such event, at its option, may refund the purchase price. Day 1: Wednesday, July 24 CIV 201-101 ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY 2 days/1 night Discover Rome both at daytime and at night. Visit the intriguing Vatican STANDARD PRICE Early Booking Museums and the Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo, before stepping into the largest Catholic church in the world – St. Peter’s Basilica. Later check in at Adult $451.00 $432.00 your hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening enjoy Child $225.50 $216.00 a tour by night including dinner in a typical Roman restaurant. TIME Date Time On your second day in Rome enjoy a free morning for exploring. In the afternoon reach the Colosseum and visit this enormous amphitheatre built in very few years Depart July 24 0900 by the Favian family. You will also see the Roman Forum – the centre of political, Return July 25 1800 economic, and social life at the time of ancient Rome. HIGHLIGHTS Please note: Proper attire is required to enter the Vatican Museums and St. The Vatican City & Sistine Chapel Peter’s Basilica. Shoulders and knees must be covered. St. Peter’s Basilica The Colosseum Rome by night MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 30 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 48 ITINERARY Day 1: (D) Day 2: (B) Drive to Rome (approximately 1 hr.) Free morning Visit the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel Drive to the Colosseum Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square Visit the Colosseum & the Roman Forum Free time for lunch Drive to Civitavecchia. Dinner in a typical restaurant Rome by night tour 2 CIV 101-101 HIGHLIGHTS OF ROME Full Day This tour includes an in-depth STANDARD PRICE Early Booking exploration of Vatican City and Adult $181.00 $172.00 important sites in Rome. Begin Child $90.50 $86.00 your day with Vatican City TIME where you will visit the fascinating Vatican Museums Date Time and today’s highlight – the Depart July 24 0900 Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo. Return July 24 1915 Next, walk into the mother of all HIGHLIGHTS Catholic churches – St. Peter’s Basilica. Enjoy some time to reflect on your The Colosseum & the Roman Forum experiences over lunch at a local restaurant where you will taste the specialities The Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel of Italian cuisine. After lunch visit the symbol of the Eternal city, the Colosseum Lunch passing by the main monuments of the city such as the Roman Forum, where the St. Peter’s Basilica city of Rome was founded. Enjoy some free time to take pictures before MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 30 returning to Civitavecchia. MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 48 Please Note: Proper attire required. Knees and shoulders must be covered in church visits. Large bags, backpacks, and metal or pointed items are not allowed in the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica CIV 100-101 TAURINE BATHS & CIVITAVECCHIA WALKING TOUR Full Day Begin your tour at the Terme STANDARD PRICE Early Booking Taurine, the Archaeological Adult $86.00 $82.00 Botanical Park of the Taurine Child $43.00 $41.00 Baths. View the beautiful TIME pools and massage rooms that feature interesting Date Time mosaics, and visit the Horti Depart July 24 0900 Traianei, an elegant garden Return July 24 1600 with a variety of flowers, plant HIGHLIGHTS and trees typical to ancient Taurine Baths Roman gardens and villas. Walking tour of Civitavecchia During your guided tour, learn about the customs, traditions and building Lunch National Archeological Museum of techniques of ancient Rome. Sample typical products of the Taurine Baths, Civitavecchia including limoncello, olive oil, spices, and non-alcoholic drinks. Continue your MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 walking tour in town before enjoying your lunch at a typical restaurant. Before MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 200 walking to your ship, don’t miss the visit of the National Archeological Museum which includes findings ranging from the proto-historic period to the Roman Era. Please note: Comfortable shoes and summer hats are suggested. Bring bottled water. 3 CIV 102-101 REPUBBLICA DEI RAGAZZI: ORPHANAGE VISIT Half Day STANDARD PRICE Early Booking Adult FREE FREE Child FREE FREE TIME Date Time Depart July 24 0945 Return July 24 1200 HIGHLIGHTS The Repubblica dei Ragazzi, originally operated by Father Marcello Bolzonello, Repubblica dei Ragazzi provides shelter and education for boys, ages 9 to 18 years, who have social, economic and family problems. The facility is comparable to the original “Boys Town” started by Father Flannagan in 1917; the U.S. story gained international MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 attention when it was brought to the silver screen in 1938 with Spencer Tracy MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 48 starring as the Oscar-winning priest. Nobody obliges them to stay; the gate is always open. Everybody at the home has a different “duty” such as assisting with housework, health or finances. Each week the duties change. The youth are self-governed and elect a “mayor” monthly. On average there are 30 teenagers at the facility and approximately 20 tutors. The children go to the various schools in town studying subjects such as tourism, accounting, and other topics to prepare for high school. Visit with the priest to learn more about this unique facility and have an opportunity to interact with the students before returning to the ship. Please note: A donation of € 400 will be given to the home courtesy of the SAS Annual Fund. Although free, passengers must register for this trip through MyPassport like any other trip. Limited to 48 registered participants. Day 2: Thursday, July 25 CIV 105-201 ORVIETO Full Day Discover the secrets of Orvieto, a STANDARD PRICE Early Booking combination of ancient village and Adult $89.00 $87.00 breathtaking scenery. Upon arrival, Child $44.50 $43.50 enjoy a guided tour of the town TIME and explore Orvieto’s surprising and unexpected “underground Date Time city,” created by ancient Depart July 25 0800 inhabitants over approximately Return July 25 1730 2,500 years of uninterrupted HIGHLIGHTS digging. Next enjoy a typical lunch, Orvieto underground at your own expense, in the center Free time downtown MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 of old town. After lunch explore Orvieto and the famous Duomo at your leisure. Orvieto is small enough that you MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 200 can walk from one end to the other in 30 minutes, but the more adventurous will enjoy getting lost among the winding lanes and shadowed alleys that suddenly open in bright piazzas. The glittering mosaic façade of the Duomo itself is visible for miles, and the cathedral is definitely worth a visit. Orvieto offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside, perched atop a jutting cliff. Please note: 3 Euro entrance fee to the Duomo not included. Strict dress code at churches; knees and shoulders must be covered. 4 CIV 103-201 NECROPOLI OF TARQUINIA & WINETASTING Half Day This tour provides the perfect opportunity STANDARD PRICE Early Booking to experience the Ancient Etruscan city of Adult $78.00 $75.00 Tarquinia: this once-powerful city was an Child $39.00 $38.00 TIME important economic and political centre, Date Time which played an influential role in the Depart July 25 0900 development of Rome.