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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 1 – 12:00 AM
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
At Rome's seaport, Civitaavecchia is the gateway for excursions to the Eternal City. About an hour from Citivavecchia, 2,500 triumphant years of Western civilization sprawl along seven hills. From the Colosseum to the catacombs, from Hadrian's tomb to Mussolini's balcony, from the Vatican to the shops of Via Condotti, the Eternal City is eternally fascinating no matter how many times you return.
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6:00 PM
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Cannes, France
Day 2 – 8:30 AM
Cannes, France
In almost every city square you'll find a legacy of the past. Romanesque churches, Gothic cathedrals, and an endless stream of baptistry doors gleam with precious carvings, tryptychs, and marble sculpture. The treasures of France belong to the world.
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8:30 AM → 5:30 PM
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Day 3 – 1:00 PM
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Long an artist's haven since Chopin and George Sand discovered its charms, Mallorca has more than golden beaches to commend it. Palma's Gothic cathedral is a medieval masterpiece, and the surrounding neighborhood is replete with ancient churches.
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1:00 PM → 10:30 PM
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Barcelona, Spain
Day 4 – 7:00 AM
Barcelona, Spain
This proud capital of ancient Catalonia is a land with its own language and culture. Steeped in passionate Catalan spirit, Barcelona has been home to Picasso, Miro, Dali, and Gaudi and Casals. The city's pulse can be felt along the winding, flower-decked "Ramblas". Explore its history from the 14th century Gothic Quarter, where the aroma of Catalan cooking leads you down twisting alleyways to little cafes where they dance the <I>Sardana</I>. See superb architecture ranging from Gaudi-designed buildings, such as the unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral, to the striking structures built for the 1992 Olympics.
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7:00 AM → 6:00 PM
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Ajaccio, France
Day 5 – 12:00 PM
Ajaccio, France
Napoleon once said that his favorite childhood memory was the scent of rosemary, sage and thyme that scented the air of his native Corsica. This tangle of shrubs called the 'maquis' became the symbol of World War II Resistance. Resistant is an appropriate description of Corsica. This wild beautiful island with a landscape of pine-clad mountains has seen rulers come and go. Only the French stayed. Explore the tiny hilltop villages where they still believe in witches, and where ghosts of vengeful ancestors keep the tradition of vendetta alive.
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12:00 PM → 7:00 PM
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Genoa, Italy
Day 6 – 7:00 AM
Genoa, Italy
Italy's leading seaport and chief commercial center, Genoa is laid out along the seashore like an amphitheater. Medieval churches, 16th-century palaces and modern commercial streets justify the city's nickname of "La Superba."
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7:00 AM → 6:00 PM
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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 8 – 7:00 AM
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
At Rome's seaport, Civitaavecchia is the gateway for excursions to the Eternal City. About an hour from Citivavecchia, 2,500 triumphant years of Western civilization sprawl along seven hills. From the Colosseum to the catacombs, from Hadrian's tomb to Mussolini's balcony, from the Vatican to the shops of Via Condotti, the Eternal City is eternally fascinating no matter how many times you return.
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Arrive 7:00 AM
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