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Cruise the Grand Mediterranean Itinerary with Princess Cruises

August 28	Depart from Bloomington, fly from Chicago to Barcelona
August 29	Transfer to a Barcelona Hotel for overnight stay
Ship's Schedule		Arrive	Depart
August 30	Barcelona--Transfer from Hotel to Ship		10:00 PM
August 31	Marseille, France	8:30 AM	6:00 PM
September 1	Livorno, Italy (for Florence & Pisa)	7:00 AM	7:00 PM
September 2	Civitavecchia, Italy (for Rome)	7:00 AM	7:00 PM
September 3	Naples, Italy	7:00 AM	7:00 PM
September 4	At Sea
September 5	Mykonos, Greece	7:00 AM	2:00 PM
September 6	Istanbul, Turkey	8:00 AM	6:00 PM
September 7	Kusadasi, Turkey	12 Noon	7:00 PM
September 8	Athens, Greece	6:00 AM	5:45 PM
September 9	At Sea
September 10	Venice, Italy	12:30 PM
September 11	Venice, Italy--Disembark and return home

Pricing: Per Person, Double Occupancy

Inside Cabin, category JJ...	$3399.00
Outside Cabin, obstructed view, category FF...	$3749.00
Balcony Cabin, category BB...	$4099.00
Minisuite Cabin, category AC...	$4699.00
single occupancy or triple or quad occupancy rates available

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Bloomington/Chicago/Barcelona... Your cruise vacation begins with a motor coach drive to Chicago followed by air flights to Barcelona. We will be met by Princess representatives and transferred to our Hotel. It will be nice to have this extra time in such an exciting city: optional sightseeing could include a visit to the Picasso Museum or to catch a Flamenco show. We will transfer in the early afternoon to board the beautiful Grand Princess. Marseilles/Provence, France... Prepare for a picnic from the bounty of an open-air market, and pick from an array of quaint villages to serve as your backdrop. Sip wine at a street side cafe in Avignon or browse the bustling Aix-en-Provence. Livorno, Italy... Florence & Pisa await you. You will be able to walk across the Ponte Vecchio and browse the Uffizi Museum, and you can see The David at the Galleria dell'Accademia. The famous Leaning Tower in Pisa is ready for another photo shoot. This will be a most memorable day. Civitavecchia, Italy... Make a wish and throw three coins into the Trevi Fountain, visit the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel or take in the dramatic Colosseum--Rome offers you many, many choices. Naples, Italy... Let the wind blow through your hair on an Amalfi Coastal drive tour from Naples. Visit Pompeii and wander amongst the ruins. The enchanting Isle of Capri brings opportunities to bask in the sun and walk through cobble stoned streets. Mykonos, Greece... This tiny Greek island is colorful and alluring with white-washed facades. The archeological site of Delos is on an adjacent island. Istanbul, Turkey... See Turkey's most impressive sights, including the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia--one of the three largest churches in the world--and the Topkapi Palace Museum. Kusadasi, Turkey... From the bustling harbor of Kusadasi you can journey to the ruins of Ephesus, St. John's Basilica and the Shrine of the Virgin Mary. Athens, Greece... offers many options including a visit to the Parthenon situated on the Acropolis. Also take in the National Museum, the Plaka and the Temple of Poseidon. Some tours may take you outside of the city to visit Corinth & Mycenae. Venice, Italy... Get caught up in the magic of Venice as you glide down the Grand Canal in a gondola. Admire St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace. Enjoy a glass of wine at a waterfront cafe or venture to nearby Murano for a colorful piece of Venetian glass--the perfect memento. The ship will overnight in Venice giving you the opportunity for an evening stroll. We will disembark and fly home from Venice.

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These prices include the following... Transfer from Bloomington/Normal to Chicago O'Hare, and return Airfare from Chicago to Barcelona and Venice to Chicago Hotel accommodations in Barcelona for the night of August 29th Transfers in Barcelona from airport to Hotel and Hotel to ship, and in Venice from the ship to the airport 12-night luxury cruise on the Grand Princess On-board cocktail reception Government fees, port taxes, security fees and hotel taxes Additional shore excursion and port information and maps where available All meals and entertainment while on board - and 24-hour room service Special pre-cruise meeting to discuss and book on-board shore excursions

What's not included.... On-board gratuities Shore excursions while on-board Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (coffee, tea and juices are complimentary)

Deposit & Final Payment... a deposit of $600 per person is required to reserve space. The earlier you make your reservation, the better your selection of cabins and categories. Up until the date of final payment, your deposit is fully refundable. Final payment is due June 1, 2005. Travel Insurance... is an optional cost that is always a good idea. Insurance coverage protects your travel investment not only for cancellations but also provides coverage all the way until the end of your vacation. The cost will vary depending on your category selection. This cruise vacation is being arranged by The Cruise Consultants. Contact Scott Will at 1-800-478-0433 or scott@cruiseconsultants.com for a deck plan or other ship information. Back to Top