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Spend two days discovering beautiful Rome, the “Eternal City.” Explore its ancient buildings and ruins, tour the Colosseum, see the Trevi Fountain and sample traditional Italian food.
Discover beautiful Rome, the “Eternal City.” You will be met at the airport by a Viking Representative and transfer by motor coach to your hotel. After checking in, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. You may consider a visit to one of the city’s many fine museums as well as a dinner of local specialties. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Rome so you can make the most of your visit.
After a leisurely breakfast, you have a full day to explore on your own. You may want to learn more about the city’s storied history by visiting a number of the its landmarks, such as the Trevi Fountain, Arch of Constantine, Pantheon, Spanish Steps or Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built. Or perhaps you would prefer a trip to the Vatican, a city within a city and home to the pope. Sample regional favorites as you enjoy lunch and dinner on your own. (B)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer by motor coach to your awaiting ship. (B)
All hotels are chosen for their proximity to local sites, English-speaking staff and overall guest experience. Each includes the assistance of an on-site Viking Host or a Viking Tour Director for fully escorted programs. At the time of booking, a room will be reserved for you, with the exact hotel confirmed 6 months prior to your departure.
NOTE: Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed.
The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
Explore more of Rome, the “Eternal City,” during a fully escorted program. Stroll narrow streets and vibrant piazzas, visit Vatican City and its museums, and see the sights of ancient Rome. Complement your stay with a suite of optional shore excursions that bring you closer to local culture.
Fly to Rome, meet your Viking Representative and transfer to your hotel. After check in, take the rest of the day to explore the “Eternal City” on your own. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Rome so you can make the most of your visit. This evening, enjoy dinner at your leisure.
This morning, enjoy time to explore your surroundings on your own, or join an optional excursion. After lunch, set off to Vatican City for a guided tour of the world-renowned Vatican Museums. Stroll through the galleries to admire pieces from Raphael and Caravaggio, and view Michelangelo’s spectacular ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. This evening, learn how to make pasta during a culinary workshop. (B, D)
After breakfast, set out to discover Rome during a morning excursion. This historic city is home to many of the great sights of ancient Rome. By small motorized vehicle and on foot, view the mighty Colosseum—the most important amphitheater in the Roman world—and the Circus Maximus; you will also see Venice Square and Capitoline Hill. Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure before joining your fellow guests for a traditional dinner. (B, D)
Check out of your hotel and head to one of Rome’s exquisite Renaissance gardens. The Italian Renaissance style began during the 15th century and its trademark look expressed symmetry through orderly and manicured landscaping. Learn more about this style during a guided walk around the grounds of one of Rome’s best-kept examples. Afterward, you will transfer to your ship to begin your cruise. (B)
Built atop the Baths of Diocletian, this palatial hotel is close to many iconic sights, such as the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. After exploring Rome, guests can relax in elegantly appointed rooms, share a drink in the hotel’s classic Roman piazza bar, or explore the flavors of Italy from a rooftop table overlooking the piazza.
NOTE: Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed.
The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
Explore the delights of Tuscany, from its legendary cuisine and delicious wines to the Renaissance treasures of Florence, where the breathtaking works of Michelangelo, da Vinci and Brunelleschi took glorious shape and changed the world.
When you arrive at the airport in Florence, you will be greeted by a Viking Representative who will escort you on your journey through Tuscany. Enjoy the views as you travel through the Chianti region’s scenic countryside to your villa. Upon your arrival, check in and enjoy lunch at your historic villa. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Tuscany so you can make the most of your visit. This evening, dinner will be served at your villa. (L, D)
This morning, drive to Florence for a walking tour of the city center, a UNESCO Site. See the Duomo as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery, with its beautiful doors that Michelangelo called the “Gates of Paradise,” and more. After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy a gelato or espresso, shop, or explore the birthplace of the Renaissance. Then, proceed to a Tuscan winery, where you can tour the cellar and taste local wines before sitting down to a typical Tuscan dinner. (B, L, D)
After breakfast, travel to the walled city of Siena, located in the heart of the Chianti wine region. On your walking tour, see the exterior of the exquisite marble cathedral, the beautiful Mangia Tower, the Town Hall, the Piazza del Campo and other historic sites. Then you will drive to the charming medieval village of San Gimignano and have lunch at a typical farm. Walk back in time as you explore the village’s ancient squares, narrow streets and elegant cistern built in 1273. (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast at your villa before you check out. Then, board your motor coach and transfer to your embarkation port, where your Viking ship awaits you. (B)
All hotels are chosen for their proximity to local sites, English-speaking staff and overall guest experience. Each includes the assistance of an on-site Viking Host or a Viking Tour Director for fully escorted programs. At the time of booking, a room will be reserved for you, with the exact hotel confirmed 6 months prior to your departure.
NOTE: Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed.
The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner