‘Greek Islands and Italian Indulgence’ is as luscious as it sounds, a 26-night fly-cruise-and-stay holiday including a 14-night cruise on Cunard’s Queen Victoria from Athens to Venice.
Exclusive to Worldwide Cruise Centres (worldwidecruisecentres.com.au), ‘Greek Islands and Italian Indulgence’ includes Athens, Venice, Verona and Lake Como, with Florence and Rome stays. It covers first class train travel in Europe, walking tours and stays at top hotels, with breakfast each day. Flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth to Athens and return from Rome and included too.
The two-week Queen Victoria Mediterranean cruise takes in some of the best known Greek Islands, as well as visiting Istanbul and the Dardanelles, the latter linked to the Gallipoli landings of 1915 that gave birth to the Anzac legend.
‘Greek Islands and Italian Indulgence’ costs from A$11,999 per person twin share, valid at that rate until 9 November 2015, unless sold out.
The holiday comes with plenty of exclusive free offers. On the 14-night Queen Victoria voyage from Athens to Venice, Cunard’s Ultimate Europe Offer lets you choose a bonus upgrade, either from an Inside category to a Balcony category cabin, or from Princess Grill to Queens Grill. Bonus onboard credit is provided as well: US$300 per twin inside or outside cabin or US$600 per twin balcony or suite cabin.
The list of inclusions on this Worldwide Cruise Centres offering is impressive.
As well as the cruise and the flights, the holiday includes:
• Three nights in Athens, staying at a five-star hotel.
• Two nights four-star accommodation in Venice.
• Two nights four-star accommodation in Verona.
• Two nights four-star accommodation in Como, in the Italian lake district.
• A night’s four-star accommodation in Florence.
• Two nights four-star accommodation in Rome.
• All of those hotel stays include breakfast each morning.
• Walking tours of Athens, Venice, Florence and Rome with knowledgeable local guides.
• A gondola ride in Venice, the perfect way to appreciate the charm and colour of this wonderful maritime city.
• A first class train journey from Venice to Verona.
• A first-class train journey from Milan to Florence.
• A first-class train journey from Florence to Rome.
‘Greek Islands and Italian Indulgence’ starts with a flight to Athens on 12 July 2016.
Three nights in a five-star hotel gives ample time to explore Greece’s capital in style. A walking tour takes in the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, where the changing of the guards is a photo opportunity. See the Acropolis and the lively Plaka district.
From here, you’re at sea for two weeks, boarding Queen Victoria and sailing into the Mediterranean. Aboard, luxurious marbles, woods and rich fabrics evoke the spirit of great liners past. All shipboard main meals are included.
From the Dardanelles, sail to Istanbul, Turkish melting pot of Eastern and Western cultures and faiths. Don’t miss the Grand Bazaar and 17th-century Blue Mosque. Next, Rhodes, one of Europe’s most popular destinations. Relish Mykonos, island of whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. Then Queen Victoria re-enters Turkish waters to visit Kusadasi, for Ephesus, one of Asia Minor’s best-preserved Greek-Roman cities.
The volcanic Greek island of Santorini is followed by Katakolon, gateway to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic games.
Next and final port of call is incomparable Venice, where two nights in a four-star hotel await. Glide along intricate Venetian waterways by gondola and see the city on a walking tour. Maybe drop into Harry’s Bar and sip its famous Bellini cocktail.
A first class train journey speeds you now to Verona. Two nights in a four-star hotel lets you wander this romantic city where Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet. Then Como, on one of Italy’s most famous lakes. Time here, two nights, to explore the historic towns of Como and Bellagio.
Transfer now to Milan, Italy’s capital of fashion and design, where a First Class train takes you to Florence for the night. A guided tour of this great Renaissance city takes in the lively Straw Market and Porcellino (little Wild Boar) Fountain.
Your final first class train trip on ‘Greek Islands and Italian Indulgence’ speeds you to Rome, for two nights in a four-star hotel and sightseeing of the Eternal City’s greatest attractions, including Roman Forum and Colosseum.
After a great 26 nights, sip a cappuccino and contemplate you flight back home to Australia.
To find your local Worldwide Cruise Centres agent go to: www.worldwidecruisecentres.com.au
SOURCE: Worldwide Cruise Centres