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Itinerary
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| Day 01 |
Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy |
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Florence/Livorno, Italy |
| Day 03 |
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea |
| Day 04 |
Barcelona, Spain |
| Day 05 |
Barcelona, Spain |
| Day 06 |
Cruising the Mediterranean Sea |
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Gibraltar, United Kingdom |
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Lisbon, Portugal |
| Day 09 |
Cruising the Atlantic Ocean |
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Bilbao, Spain |
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La Rochelle, France |
| Day 12 |
Cruising Atlantic Ocean, English Channel |
| Day 13 |
London/Southampton, England |
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Apr 17, 2010 for 12 days
Crystal Serenity
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This voyage is a part of:
World Cruise 2010 - Exploring Ancient Empires
Jan 11, 2010 - 108 Days
Crystal Serenity
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Civitavecchia was founded by Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century. Today this port is noted for its fine seafood and attractive monuments. Located 90 minutes away is the Eternal City of Rome. Steeped in 2,500 years of history, Rome was for many centuries the center of Western civilization. It was both the focal point of the Roman Empire and of Christendom.
The Tyrrhenian port of Livorno was founded in the 15th century. It is the gateway to Italy's Tuscan region and to many spectacular sights; including the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. And no place is as imbued with such grace, dignity, serenity and history as is Florence. This city's wealth of architectural and artistic treasures includes works by Raphael, da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Truly Florence, cradle of the Italian Renaissance, is one of the world's most enticing cities.
Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, is a celebration of history. It was the home of Picasso, Miró, Dali, Casals and Gaudí and has been described as a Mediterranean Manhattan, a cosmopolitan experimental center for political ideas and artistic movements. In addition to its abundance of artistic and architectural treasures, Barcelona serves as the gateway to one of the world's most impressive mountainside enclaves at Montserrat. Discover the secret legends of the Black Virgin and the alluring chants of monastic life high atop the Catalonian plains.
Like a crouching lion, the Rock of Gibraltar's imposing presence supports the legend that it is one of the two Pillars of Hercules. Dramatically soaring to almost 1,400 feet, it boasts one of the world's most recognizable silhouettes. Over 140 caves have been discovered within its limestone mass.
Cosmopolitan Lisbon was the center of the world's last great colonial empire. Today the city nostalgically reveres its imperial past while adapting to Portugal's role as a member of the European Economic Community. Although located on the Atlantic coast, Lisbon has the soul of a Mediterranean city with Moorish castles, pastel and white buildings, orange-tiled roofs and luminous blue skies.
Home of the newly-erected Guggenheim Museum, this bustling city epitomizes the merger of modernity and history. The gateway to the Cantabrico Sea from the plateau of Castilla, Bilbao has flourished from the middle ages as a busy port, and a major exporter of the metals found in surrounding areas. Today, the city flourishes with a vital exuberance, as modern architects erect new buildings next to 19th-century structures.
La Rochelle's historic village welcomes all, especially those who enjoy shopping, museums and a relaxed, seaside atmosphere. What may first impress you is the harbor itself, with its coast rimmed by elegant buildings and waters boasting some of the world's most impressive yachts. In fact, La Rochelle can proudly claim to be the largest yachting hub on France's Atlantic coast. France's more popular export, perfume, is featured in yet another museum dedicated to the fragrant water. And if you are interested in wildlife, visit the Aquarium, where you can walk through the tunnels leading through tanks filled with creatures of the sea, including sharks and turtles.
London's legendary sights, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, Whitehall and the fashionable West End, provide memories to treasure during Crystal Symphony's visit to England. These alluring attractions lie just 90 minutes from historic Southampton, where we dock.
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