A Tale of Two Cities - Modern Luxury Med Cruise
16days from
£1,789*per person
Overview
Tick off the top two Med city break destinations in one holiday with these Celebrity Infinity Med island hopping cruises between Venice & Rome. Peel back layer upon layer of architecture in Venice with a two-night hotel stay In Venice Mestre. Modern travellers with enjoy this contemporary cruise experience where X really hits all the right spots in places such as Sicily, Florence, Naples and the Adriatic. Peel back layer upon layer of history in Rome with a two-night hotel stay within walking distance to all of the main historical sights.
Itinerary
- Depart UK for Venice, overnight at hotel
- Overnight hotel stay. History, architecture, dining, romance and pure wander lust through the cobbled streets and by the canals is what Venice is all about. Top souvenirs would be Venetian Glass (also known as Murano Glass) or the famous and flamboyant masks. Standing in the middle of the magnificent Piazza San Marco is an experience in itself - once described by Napoleon as the 'drawing room of Europe'. St Mark's Basilica ,Doge's Palace and the clock tower built between 1496 and 1506 - are the city's main attractions. St. Mark's Basilica, built in the eleventh century, is the most famous and most recognizable of all the churches in the city of Venice. Its design is considered one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture in the world, known for its opulent design and gilded interior mosaics, and nicknamed "Church of Gold". The magnificent Doge's Palace is one of the most important buildings in Venice; it was the centre of power, from where the Venetian Republic was ruled. No trip to Venice would be complete without a punt down one of the city's picturesque waterways in an iconic gondola. Prices vary according to the time of day you want to go and the route you want to take.
- Take the train from Venice Mestre to Ravenna, embark ship
- Zadar, a city on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary's Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. Theres also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasias Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus.
- Dubrovnik is one of Croatias many highlights. This unique 12th century walled city has cobbled streets , towering ramparts and red roofed building overlooking a pretty fishing harbour. Visit Onofrios Fountain, Sponza Palace and the Church St Blaise.
- Dubrovnik is one of Croatias many highlights. This unique 12th century walled city has cobbled streets , towering ramparts and red roofed building overlooking a pretty fishing harbour. Visit Onofrios Fountain, Sponza Palace and the Church St Blaise.
- Well known for its stunning architecture and amazing natural setting, the small town is surrounded by well preserved walls that feature many landmarks making Kotor itself a UNESCO World heritage site.
- Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
- Is situated just 3 miles from the mainland under the shadow of Mount Etna. Perhaps visit picturesque Taormina with its hilltop Saracen Castle and the Ancient Greek Ampitheatre.
- Most people head for the ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius or scoot across the bay to the island of Capri.
- Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
- Approximately 30 minutes from the port lies the ancient city of Pisa with its famous leaning tower. Then its on to Florence a renaissance treasure founded in the 16th century. Visit the the Uffizi Gallery and the main cathedral Il Duomo Di Firenze which was started in 1296 and completed in 1436. No visit to Florence would be complete without a walk across Ponte Vecchio which is lined with gold and silver merchants.
- Disembark ship for overnight hotel stay
- You will be spoilt for choice in this infinitely intriguing city where an unsurpassed vibrancy of life mixes with epic history, tasty cuisine, top class shopping and a joyous nightlife. Peel back layer upon layer history with world class sights such as the Coliseum, The Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and more. The Pantheon is absolutely awe-inspiring dating back to 27 BC and is the only complete structure from the Roman Empire still standing. The circus maximus once seated 250,000 spectators for chariot races around 11 BC. While the oval shape of Piazza Navona, which houses the magnificent Four River Fountain, is a clue to its Stadium of Domitian heritage from 86 AD were gladiators fought and athletes competed. The Spanish steps , he home of John Keats, were built in 1723-1725 and are another of those must see places a place to sit and people watch artists, poets and painters.The best place to stay is in the centre of Rome close the train terminus which puts you within walking distance of many of the major attractions. Walking is the best option to enable you to unearth some unexpected sights, memorable moments and great photo opportunities. Perhaps the warm aroma of a bakery and the handmade leather of a local craftsman. Seek out that tucked away piazza stuck in the 16th century criss-crossed with washing lines and adorned with colourful window boxes
- Transfer to airport for flight back to UK
What's Included
Holiday Highlights
- Venice
- Zadar
- Dubrovnik
- Rome
Our Price Includes
- Return flights from UK
- Airport transfers
- Two nights' four-star bed-and-breakfast hotel stay in Venice (Mestre) (in featured hotel or similar standard)
- Train journey between Venice (Mestre) and Ravenna
- 11 nights full-board cruise accommodation onboard Celebrity Constellation
- Port to hotel transfer in Rome
- Two nights' four-star bed-and-breakfast hotel stay in Rome (in featured hotel or similar standard)
- Hotel to airport transfer
- Rome Hop on/Hop off Double Decker tour (24 Hours)
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Accommodation
Hotel Plaza -
Hotel Plaza enjoy a prime location a short 10-min train/bus ride to Venice Island and a 20-min shuttle bus ride to Marco Polo Airport. With 211 airconditioned en-suite rooms - ranging from double for single use to family rooms - Hotel Plaza is a 4-star hotel right in front of Venezia Mestre Train Station. Guests can opt for classic, superior, deluxe or executive rooms with satelite tv, phone, safe. Room bathrooms can have shower or bathtub and are provided with hairdryer and toiletries kit Services available are 24-reception service, luggage deposit, ATM machine and room services. Wi-fi is available for free throughout the property. The restaurant "Soul Kitchen" serves Italian regional dishes. A buffet breakfast is also available Meeting rooms with video projectors are available for business meeting
Roma Boutique Hotel -
Set on a tree-lined street, this elegant hotel in an 18th-century limestone building is a 7-minute walk from Barberini metro station, 4 km from the Colosseum and a 15-minute walk from the iconic Trevi Fountain. Airy rooms provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some feature French balconies and/or hardwood floors. Room service is available. A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is served in an understated dining room.
Ship Information
Cruise Overview
Celebrity Constellation is a Millennium-class ship that strikes an ethereal balance between luxury and value, big-ship amenities and small-ship service. Since it's launch in 2002, this combination has earned Constellation many loyal fans. It's easy to see why both couples and retirees return to this ship again and again.Cabin Details
Inside, oceanview and balcony rooms feature two twin beds that convert into one queen, a small couch, a safe, small desk, a flat-screen TV and bathrobes. Minifridges offer pricy "emergency rations" that include hard liquor, beer, wine, snacks and water. Constellation's standard cabins ÂÂ inside, oceanview with a window and balcony cabins with a verandah (called "Deluxe Oceanview") ÂÂ average 170 square feet (with 38Â-squareÂ-foot balconies, where applicable), about 15 to 20 feet below the industry average. They are small, but well laid out, and after a couple of days, we got used to the size.Dining Details
Celebrity Constellation's massive two-deck, 1,170Â-seat San Marco dining room features an elegant curving double staircase leading from the upper to the lower dining rooms. Two rows of dark wood columns form a corridor from the stairway to a dramatic two-deck-high wall of windows, which offers views of the ship's trailing wake. Menus offer a wide range of traditional international dishes from mild (beef Wellington, prime rib, fried chicken or veal chops) to wild (frog's legs, snails and ceviche). For vegetarians, there are several meat-free options like vegetable and ricotta cheese-stuffed "conch" shells and vegetable paella. Low-calorie specialties, like poached salmon, grilled chicken breasts or sugar-free desserts, are marked with a little heart on the menu. Celebrity deserves special commendation for its portion restraint (in the main dining room, at least). The reasonably sized appetizers and salads allow passengers to save room for dessert. It's also perfectly acceptable to order two starters, appetizers or desserts if you're really hungry or just can't make up your mind.Activities Details
The modern 900-seat Celebrity Theater is where most of the major entertainment action takes place. The banquet-style seats are comfortable enough for the nearly hour-long programs, and the small tables positioned along the rows of seats are handy. The two-tiered theater is three decks high and hosts Vegas-style song-and-dance revues at night, focusing on Broadway and pop hits. Other evening headliners may include veteran singers, comedians and musical acts. Celebrity has a favorite list of entertainers, including a lot of musicians and singers from England, so regulars can expect at least one or two acts during a cruise to be a repeat from previous cruises. Evening entertainment elsewhere on the ship emphasizes music, with bands in the Rendezvous Lounge on Deck 4 performing '40s and '50s jazz standards, some pop songs (a la swing) and other danceable classics. The Reflections venue on Deck 11 serves as an observation lounge for readers or sea gazers and a quiet place for dance and craft classes by day, but it's also the official gathering place and watering hole for the Captain's Club Elite members from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and later turns into a (often sparsely attended) disco for the few who are willing or able. During sea days, the ship's cruise director and staff offer plenty of activities to keep cruisers busy, although many passengers are content simply to read, knit or play cards. There are usually two or three popular Celebrity Life enrichment events including lectures related to the cruise itinerary or subjects of intellectual interest including astronomy, history, arts and music. In addition, there's usually at least one wine tasting education event per day and several beer and booze tasting events during the cruise.Other Information
Hotel Info
Advertised hotel is subject to change and other same standard hotels may be offered as an alternative
Holiday code
J538Holiday provided by Jetline Cruise
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