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voyage_code: O646B
cruise_line: Holland America Line
ship: Oosterdam
departure_date: 
return_date: 
nights: 27
embarkation_port: Barcelona
disembarkation_port: Civitavecchia (Rome)
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# Solar Eclipse Collectors' Voyage: Iberia & Italy

> Holland America Line · Oosterdam · Aug 2 – 29   (27 nights)

## Quick Facts

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| **Cruise Line** | Holland America Line |
| **Ship** | Oosterdam |
| **Duration** | 27 nights |
| **Departure Date** | N/A |
| **Return Date** | N/A |
| **Embarkation Port** | Barcelona |
| **Disembarkation Port** | Civitavecchia (Rome) |
| **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person |
| **Voyage Code** | O646B |

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Barcelona
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

On the northeast coast of Spain, overlooking the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a vibrant port city, packed with centuries of iconic art and architectureâGaudÃ­ and Picasso both called it homeâand lined with sunny white-sand beaches. Explore the Catalan capital's tourist attractions and historic neighborhoods, Modernisme and world-renowned art museums, galleries and local crafts shopsâsome of which are centuries old and stock traditional Catalan wares. After you see the sights, there are live...

### Day 2: Ibiza
**Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM

biza is one of the Balearic islands, an archipelago of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. It's well known for the lively nightlife in Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni, where major European nightclubs have summer outposts. Itâs also home to quiet villages, yoga retreats and beaches, from Platja d'en Bossa, lined with hotels, bars and shops, to quieter sandy coves backed by pine-clad hills found all around the coast.

### Day 3: Alicante
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Fresh sea breezes, mountain backdrops and vibrant locals have made this magical city a must-see for both international tourists and residents of Spain alike.

It's easy to slip into the local rhythm. Spend your day exploring everything from the Old Town and Santa BÃ¡rbara Castle to the trendiest of Spanish stores. Promenade down the marble Explanada de EspaÃ±a, an iconic and bustling boulevard dotted with palm trees. Enjoy a proper Spanish lunch that spans several courses and hours, prepared b...

### Day 4: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 5: Malaga
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM

MÃ¡laga is your chance to tour to the Moorish wonders of the Alhambra with its elaborate carvings, grand columns and delicate arches. Stalagmites and stalactites reach calcite fingers into the caverns of Nerja, near Malaga. 30,000 years ago, people lived in the shadowy recesses of these caves. In nearby Mijas, shop tables are laden with hand-made ceramics, and the people live in shuttered, whitewashed cottages.


### Day 6: Tangier
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

Tangier is Africa's whitewashed gateway to Europe and the Mediterranean. Wide palm-lined boulevards and humming souks are Tangier's distinctively Moroccan features, but Spanish, French and Berber characteristics are found everywhere: arched wooden doors, hefty silver ornamentations, tightly-woven carpets that tell tribal legends.


### Day 7: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 8: Lisbon
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Find your way in the city that launched the Age of Discovery. Cross the River Tagus on its soaring suspension bridge, watched over by a colossal statue of Christ. Wander the maze of streets in the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, dominated by the medieval Castle of St George where peacocks strut and shriek. Stroll the Baixa and refuse to leave without a pair of elegant shoes.



### Day 9: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 10: Alicante
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Fresh sea breezes, mountain backdrops and vibrant locals have made this magical city a must-see for both international tourists and residents of Spain alike.

It's easy to slip into the local rhythm. Spend your day exploring everything from the Old Town and Santa BÃ¡rbara Castle to the trendiest of Spanish stores. Promenade down the marble Explanada de EspaÃ±a, an iconic and bustling boulevard dotted with palm trees. Enjoy a proper Spanish lunch that spans several courses and hours, prepared b...

### Day 11: Solar Eclipse Viewing
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM

### Day 12: Barcelona
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

On the northeast coast of Spain, overlooking the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a vibrant port city, packed with centuries of iconic art and architectureâGaudÃ­ and Picasso both called it homeâand lined with sunny white-sand beaches. Explore the Catalan capital's tourist attractions and historic neighborhoods, Modernisme and world-renowned art museums, galleries and local crafts shopsâsome of which are centuries old and stock traditional Catalan wares. After you see the sights, there are live...

### Day 13: Barcelona
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

On the northeast coast of Spain, overlooking the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a vibrant port city, packed with centuries of iconic art and architectureâGaudÃ­ and Picasso both called it homeâand lined with sunny white-sand beaches. Explore the Catalan capital's tourist attractions and historic neighborhoods, Modernisme and world-renowned art museums, galleries and local crafts shopsâsome of which are centuries old and stock traditional Catalan wares. After you see the sights, there are live...

### Day 14: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 15: Ajaccio
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Most famous as the birthplace of a diminutive, strong-willed local who went on to become known simply as Napoleon, the port of Ajaccio is Corsicaâs small, walkable capital. The roots of this city on the islandâs western coast are said to go back to another strong man, the Greek hero Ajax.

Only 200 miles from its parent France, you might as well be in another country on Corsica, where everything from the food to the language is unique. Anchored by a magnificent citadel and a fine Baroque c...

### Day 16: Civitavecchia (Rome)
**Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM

When you embark on a cruise to Rome with Holland America Line you experience its bustling modernism along with its rich history. You can walk in the footsteps of emperors, have coffee in Renaissance piazzas and see contemporary art all in one afternoon. Your sightseeing time in Rome begins at the nearby port of Civitavecchia, a seaside town with roots that stretch back to the Etruscan era. Take note of the Forte Michelangelo (both Bramante and Michelangelo had a hand in its design), and the lung...

### Day 17: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 18: Bari
**Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM

On the Adriatic coast you will find the port of Bari. The city is divided into an old and new district, both of which have a lot to offer. The old part of this university town has remained in good condition and has numerous squares, churches, a castle and a pleasant nightlife. In the new part, with a striking rectangular street pattern, you will find the Archelogische museum and a great shopping area. Bari is also the final resting place of Saint Nicholas, who is now the city's patron saint. Nea...

### Day 19: Kotor
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM

Kotor is located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays. First settled during the days of ancient Rome, the city today has a well preserved urban centre with a vibrant community. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed âWorld Natural and Historical Heritage Site." 


### Day 19: Scenic Cruising Bay of Islands
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

### Day 20: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 21: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

No modern metropolis is more steeped in myth than Athens, Greece. From the gritty port of Piraeusâgateway to Greeceâs fabled islesâto the Parthenonâeternal symbol of Western civilizationâAthens has attracted adventurers and classicists for centuries. This heritage is still very much alive for modern visitors sightseeing in Athens: ancient stadiums and temples dwell alongside apartment blocks, modern performances are staged in the marble amphitheaters where Greek drama was born and mill...

### Day 22: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 23: Kotor
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Kotor is located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays. First settled during the days of ancient Rome, the city today has a well preserved urban centre with a vibrant community. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed âWorld Natural and Historical Heritage Site." 


### Day 23: Scenic Cruising Bay of Islands
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

### Day 24: Kerkira (Corfu)
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Fortresses flank your entrance to this most beautiful of the Ionians. Lose yourself in the Venetian old town or head north for dramatic seascapes. Sample shore excursion: Achillion Palace & Private Villa.

### Day 25: Messina
**Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM

Messina's astrological clock is as much a man-made masterpiece as the road leading to Taormina, which canitlevers out of the rocky cliff face and stands on impossibly tall pylons. Leave it to the Italians to design a road that's both a thrill-ride and a feat of engineering! Once you're safely in Taormina, walk to the sublime Greco-Roman theatre that overlooks Naxos Bay and snow-capped Mt Etna, and spend some time on the Corso Umberto with a gelato firmly in hand.



### Day 25: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 25: Evening passing Stromboli Volcano
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

### Day 26: Naples (Pompeii)
**Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Rising behind the wide curve of its bay with brooding Mount Vesuvius and the deep blue sea as a backdrop, Naples, Italy enjoys a magnificent natural setting. It is the third-largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan, and arguably the most colorful and seductive of them all: Splendor and squalor live side by side in 21st-century Naples, and the mix is intoxicating.

 

Cruise to Naples, home to world-class museums and attractions. Naples has something for everyone - superb restaurants, eclec...

### Day 27: Naples (Pompeii)
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM

Rising behind the wide curve of its bay with brooding Mount Vesuvius and the deep blue sea as a backdrop, Naples, Italy enjoys a magnificent natural setting. It is the third-largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan, and arguably the most colorful and seductive of them all: Splendor and squalor live side by side in 21st-century Naples, and the mix is intoxicating.

 

Cruise to Naples, home to world-class museums and attractions. Naples has something for everyone - superb restaurants, eclec...

### Day 28: Civitavecchia (Rome)
**Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

When you embark on a cruise to Rome with Holland America Line you experience its bustling modernism along with its rich history. You can walk in the footsteps of emperors, have coffee in Renaissance piazzas and see contemporary art all in one afternoon. Your sightseeing time in Rome begins at the nearby port of Civitavecchia, a seaside town with roots that stretch back to the Etruscan era. Take note of the Forte Michelangelo (both Bramante and Michelangelo had a hand in its design), and the lung...


## Pricing

Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD.

| Cabin Type | Starting Price |
|------------|----------------|
| Pricing | Contact for latest fares |

## Cabin Options

### Inside Cabins

**Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: N)
Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.

Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the image...

**Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: M)
Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.

Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the image...

**Large Interior Stateroom** (Code: J)
Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.

These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

**Large/Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: K)
Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.

These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.

**Standard Interior Stateroom** (Code: L)
Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.

Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the image...

### Outside Cabins

**Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)** (Code: HH)
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may var...

**Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: C)
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f...

**Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: D)
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f...

**Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: F)
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f...

**Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)** (Code: H)
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may var...

**Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: DD)
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f...

**Large Ocean view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)** (Code: G)
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

These staterooms feature a partial sea view and include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus premium massage shower heads and a variety of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may ...

**Large Ocean view Stateroom** (Code: E)
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.

These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary f...

### Balcony Cabins

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VE)
Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w...

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VD)
Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w...

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VH)
Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w...

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VC)
Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w...

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VB)
Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w...

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VA)
Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w...

**Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VF)
Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah

Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub w...

### Suite Cabins

**Neptune Suite** (Code: SA)
Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. including verandah

With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top ma...

**Neptune Suite** (Code: SC)
Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. including verandah

With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top ma...

**Neptune Suite** (Code: SB)
Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. including verandah

With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top ma...

**Pinnacle Suite** (Code: PS)
Approximately 1,150 sq. ft. including verahdah

Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave and refrigerator, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size...


## Ship Information

### Oosterdam

Oosterdam, a Vista-class ship, recently emerged from dry dock with exciting updates—including completely refreshed suites and new lounge, dining and entertainment venues, such as Music Walk, with Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Guests can choose from among delectable specialty restaurants, hone culinary skills with EXC Port to Table and thrill to BBC Earth Experiences.

#### Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Passenger Capacity | 1,916 |
| Crew | 817 |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,305.0 |
| Length | 936.0 ft |
| Total Cabins | 1,012 |

## Onboard Amenities

### Food and Drink

- **24-Hour Room Service**: Sleep in and have breakfast delivered. Enjoy an early dinner on your verandah before an evening excursion. Order a salad, sandwich or entrée any time....
- **Pinnacle Grill**: Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant dining experience, combining impeccable service with a menu that highlights the best of land and sea. Each course is ...
- **Dive In**: Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toa...
- **The Dining Room**: For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. For dinner, choose from classics ...
- **Canaletto**: In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Culinary Ambassador Ethan Stowell’s expertly crafted...

### Technology

- **Holland America Line Navigator**: Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore e...

### Recreational

- **Pickleball at Sea**: Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. Al...

### Entertainment

- **Rolling Stone Lounge**: Dance to your favorite songs with one of the best bands at sea. From rock and pop to country and beyond, we provide the perfect playlist live, each an...
- **Billboard Onboard**: Between nightly sets, guests are part of the show as they sing and play along with trivia questions presented on screens throughout the room.
- **Casino Action**: Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack ...

### Fitness

- **Fitness Center**: Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilat...

### Other

- **Kids Club**: Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-...
- **High Score**: Unleash your competitive spirit at High Score!, our new family game room — on Oosterdam. By day, it’s a secret hideaway for kids and teens, where they...
- **Onboard Shopping**: Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds a...


## Ports of Call

### Barcelona
*Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015*

On the northeast coast of Spain, overlooking the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a vibrant port city, packed with centuries of iconic art and architectureâGaudÃ­ and Picasso both called it homeâand lined with sunny white-sand beaches. Explore the Catalan capital's tourist attractions and historic neighborhoods, Modernisme and world-renowned art museums, galleries and local crafts shopsâsome of w...

### Ibiza
*Coordinates: 38.9089, 1.43238*

biza is one of the Balearic islands, an archipelago of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. It's well known for the lively nightlife in Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni, where major European nightclubs have summer outposts. Itâs also home to quiet villages, yoga retreats and beaches, from Platja d'en Bossa, lined with hotels, bars and shops, to quieter sandy coves backed by pine-clad hills found all around...

### Alicante
*Coordinates: 38.3452, -0.481006*

Fresh sea breezes, mountain backdrops and vibrant locals have made this magical city a must-see for both international tourists and residents of Spain alike.

It's easy to slip into the local rhythm. Spend your day exploring everything from the Old Town and Santa BÃ¡rbara Castle to the trendiest of Spanish stores. Promenade down the marble Explanada de EspaÃ±a, an iconic and bustling boulevard d...

### Malaga
*Coordinates: 36.7213, -4.42127*

MÃ¡laga is your chance to tour to the Moorish wonders of the Alhambra with its elaborate carvings, grand columns and delicate arches. Stalagmites and stalactites reach calcite fingers into the caverns of Nerja, near Malaga. 30,000 years ago, people lived in the shadowy recesses of these caves. In nearby Mijas, shop tables are laden with hand-made ceramics, and the people live in shuttered, whitewa...

### Tangier

Tangier is Africa's whitewashed gateway to Europe and the Mediterranean. Wide palm-lined boulevards and humming souks are Tangier's distinctively Moroccan features, but Spanish, French and Berber characteristics are found everywhere: arched wooden doors, hefty silver ornamentations, tightly-woven carpets that tell tribal legends.


### Lisbon
*Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934*

Find your way in the city that launched the Age of Discovery. Cross the River Tagus on its soaring suspension bridge, watched over by a colossal statue of Christ. Wander the maze of streets in the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, dominated by the medieval Castle of St George where peacocks strut and shriek. Stroll the Baixa and refuse to leave without a pair of elegant shoes.



### Solar Eclipse Viewing

### Ajaccio
*Coordinates: 41.9186, 8.73688*

Most famous as the birthplace of a diminutive, strong-willed local who went on to become known simply as Napoleon, the port of Ajaccio is Corsicaâs small, walkable capital. The roots of this city on the islandâs western coast are said to go back to another strong man, the Greek hero Ajax.

Only 200 miles from its parent France, you might as well be in another country on Corsica, where everyt...

### Civitavecchia (Rome)
*Coordinates: 42.1062, 11.7757*

When you embark on a cruise to Rome with Holland America Line you experience its bustling modernism along with its rich history. You can walk in the footsteps of emperors, have coffee in Renaissance piazzas and see contemporary art all in one afternoon. Your sightseeing time in Rome begins at the nearby port of Civitavecchia, a seaside town with roots that stretch back to the Etruscan era. Take no...

### Bari
*Coordinates: 41.1261, 16.8693*

On the Adriatic coast you will find the port of Bari. The city is divided into an old and new district, both of which have a lot to offer. The old part of this university town has remained in good condition and has numerous squares, churches, a castle and a pleasant nightlife. In the new part, with a striking rectangular street pattern, you will find the Archelogische museum and a great shopping a...

### Kotor
*Coordinates: 42.326, 18.6767*

Kotor is located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays. First settled during the days of ancient Rome, the city today has a well preserved urban centre with a vibrant community. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO listed âWorld Natural and Historical Heritage Site." 


### Scenic Cruising Bay of Islands

### Piraeus (Athens), Greece
*Coordinates: 37.9792, 23.7166*

No modern metropolis is more steeped in myth than Athens, Greece. From the gritty port of Piraeusâgateway to Greeceâs fabled islesâto the Parthenonâeternal symbol of Western civilizationâAthens has attracted adventurers and classicists for centuries. This heritage is still very much alive for modern visitors sightseeing in Athens: ancient stadiums and temples dwell alongside apartment bl...

### Kerkira (Corfu)
*Coordinates: 39.6178, 19.9196*

Fortresses flank your entrance to this most beautiful of the Ionians. Lose yourself in the Venetian old town or head north for dramatic seascapes. Sample shore excursion: Achillion Palace & Private Villa.

### Messina
*Coordinates: 38.1922, 15.5567*

Messina's astrological clock is as much a man-made masterpiece as the road leading to Taormina, which canitlevers out of the rocky cliff face and stands on impossibly tall pylons. Leave it to the Italians to design a road that's both a thrill-ride and a feat of engineering! Once you're safely in Taormina, walk to the sublime Greco-Roman theatre that overlooks Naxos Bay and snow-capped Mt Etna, and...

### Evening passing Stromboli Volcano

### Naples (Pompeii)
*Coordinates: 40.84, 14.2529*

Rising behind the wide curve of its bay with brooding Mount Vesuvius and the deep blue sea as a backdrop, Naples, Italy enjoys a magnificent natural setting. It is the third-largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan, and arguably the most colorful and seductive of them all: Splendor and squalor live side by side in 21st-century Naples, and the mix is intoxicating.

 

Cruise to Naples, home t...


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