Tour Features • Air transportation from NYC, including fuel surcharge, (only included with Air/Land/Cruise plan) OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST • First class hotels: 1 night in Marseilles and 2 in Rome • Buffet breakfast daily at your hotel - PLUS breakfast, lunch & dinner during cruise • 10-day/9-night inside cabin, 2 lower beds with private facilities (Category IA) Onboard the M/V ORIENT QUEEN to include: - Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily • All transfers as per itinerary (Land/Cruise Only rates do not include airport transfers at arrival and departure city) • Travel bag, one per person • Document holder and luggage tags • Hotel taxes and service charges

Day 1 Depart USA Evening departure. Meals and refreshments served on board. Day 2 Marseilles (France) Morning arrival in Marseilles where your Central Holidays representative will meet and transfer you to the hotel. Balance of day is at leisure. Day 3 Marseilles (France)/Cruise Morning and early afternoon in Marseilles so that you may extend your exploration of this port city. Transfer to the pier for embarkation on the M/V Orient Queen where you will attend a Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception and begin your Mediterranean cruise. (B,D) Day 4 At Sea Full day sailing southbound through the blue Mediterranean waters. Enjoy the relaxing cruising lifestyle, the ship's many facilities and the delectable cuisine. (B,L,D) Day 5 Messina (Italy) A early morning arrival in Messina. Two exciting optional shore excursions are available. The first is to medieval Taormina, a town that charmed famous visitors as diverse as Winston Churchill and Truman Capote. Admire the outside of Gothic Corvaja Palace and visit the impressive Greek Theatre, its upper tiers revealing spectacular views of Mt. Etna. End the tour with free time in Taormina, a complete pedestrian town. The second excursion takes you to Mt. Etna, arriving at Cratere Silvestri (about 6400 feet from sea level). Mt. Etna is Europe's largest active volcano soaring up to 10,800 feet. Resume sailing in the early afternoon. (B,L,D) Day 6 Kotor (Montenegro) After a delightful morning of sailing the Adriatic Sea northbound, you touch land in Kotor in the early afternoon, where its old port is protected by UNESCO. No less than 3 optional excursions are available. The first is to the fortified island settlement of St. Stephan; then Budva, dating to the 2nd century B.C.; and finally Kotor, for a walking tour. See the 9th century Cathedral of St. Tryphon, and the outstanding Maritime Museum. The second excursion goes to Perast, a true museum town. Off the coast of Perast, you will see the baroque church of Our Lady of the Rocks. Return to Kotor for a walking city tour. The third excursion takes you to Njegusi, the birthplace of Petar Petrovic-Njegos, the greatest Montenegrin leader, followed by Cetinje, a former capital of Montenegro. Visit the National Museum and see the Phileremos Madonna. Continue to Budva and later, return to your ship. Resume sailing in the evening. (B,L,D) Day 7 Split (Croatia) Early morning arrival at Split, where you may join one of the three optional excursions. The city tour takes in the Ivan Mestrovic Gallery, the city centre and the old town with its famous Diocletian's Palace, a structure meant as a mausoleum of the Roman Emperor, later turned into a Catholic Cathedral. You will also see the Temple of Jupiter, in time becoming a Baptistery. Another optional excursion goes to the Krka Waterfalls and its 17 natural cascades located in the Krka National Park where you will also see Skrandinski Buk Waterfalls, the highest falls in Europe. After visiting the park, sail to the picturesque town of Skradin and return to Split. The third optional tour goes to Salona, most famous in Roman times, followed by a drive along the beautiful Riviera of the Seven Castles to spectacular Trogir, a small island connected by a bridge. Trogir's 13th century Cathedral of St. Lawrence is probably the finest example of religious architecture in Croatia. Resume sailing in the afternoon. (B,L,D) Day 8 Venice (Italy) Very early morning arrival in Venice where some great optional tours are available. The first is a walking tour including St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, which houses ceiling decorations and well-known paintings by Titian, Tiepolo, Tintoretto, Carpaccio and Veronese, the Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark's Cathedral. Another optional tour takes you by motor launch to the island of Murano, renowned for its glass manufacturing and the tiny island of Burano, famous for its traditional lace making. Naturally, no visit to Venice is complete without a gondola ride and a third optional tour does just that. You can cruise through large and inner canals crossed by scores of stone bridges for a real Venetian experience! Resume sailing in the mid-afternoon. (B,L,D) Day 9 Dubrovnik (Croatia) This morning sail along the Dalmatian coast, arriving in Dubrovnik around noon. You may like to join an optional drive on the Riviera of Dubrovnik to colourful Cavtat, a lively and sophisticated resort founded by Greek settlers from Epidaurus. Return to Dubrovnik for a walking tour to Stradun, the broad main street of the old town, lined with stately houses, in the very heart of Dubrovnik. See Onofrio's Fountain, the 14th century Franciscan Monastery, the Rector's Palace and many other fine buildings. A shorter optional shore excursion concentrates on Dubrovnik and its many beautiful buildings before resuming to sail in the middle of the afternoon. (B,L,D) Day 11 Lipari Island (Italy) You will spend a full morning in Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands and part of a volcanic archipelago. An optional excursion travels to the most impressive points with views of sister island Salina and, if good weather, the islands of Filicudi and Alicudi. In Porticello, visit the old quarries of pumice. From June to August another optional tour is offered to Vulcano, a small volcanic island with three volcanoes. Resume sailing around noon. (B,L,D) Day 12 Civitavecchia (Italy)/Rome (Italy) Very early morning arrival in Civitavecchia, where you are met and transferred to your hotel in Rome. You will have part of the morning and the balance of the day to begin exploring Eternal Rome's monuments, fountains, antiquities and other sites worth exploring. In the evening get your taste of the Roman dining scene and after dinner, explore the exciting Roman Dolce Vita and nightlife. (B) Day 13 Rome (Italy) Cosmopolitan Rome is both ancient and modern. Discover it from the celebrated Vatican Museum's priceless collections to the fashionable boutiques of Via Condotti. Wander out of town to Ostia Antica, Tivoli and Villa d'Este or delve into ancient Rome at the Forum or the Colosseum. Bring home enough memories to last a lifetime. In the evening, be seduced once again by Roman trattorias with their fine food and wine as you bid arrivederci to lovely Rome. (B) Day 14 Rome (Italy)/USA (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to airport for your return flight home. Meals and refreshments served on board. Same day arrival into USA. (B)

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Dates Type Ship Name Start City Price Aug. 3, 2010 Land & Cruise M/V Orient Queen Marseilles $1,520 Aug. 13, 2010 Land & Cruise M/V Orient Queen Marseilles $1,520 Aug. 23, 2010 Land & Cruise M/V Orient Queen Marseilles $1,633 Sep. 2, 2010 Land & Cruise M/V Orient Queen Marseilles $1,671 Sep. 12, 2010 Land & Cruise M/V Orient Queen Marseilles $1,671 Sep. 22, 2010 Land & Cruise M/V Orient Queen Marseilles $1,671 Oct. 12, 2010 Land & Cruise M/V Orient Queen Marseilles $1,561 Oct. 22, 2010 Land & Cruise M/V Orient Queen Marseilles $1,671

 

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Cabin Upgrade: Supplements (in double) Per Person
Outside 2 Lower Beds Cat XA $ 500.00 p.p 
Superior Cabin Cat XE $ 1000.00 p.p.

FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.

Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.
Port Taxes $ 155.00 p.p. No fuel surcharge for cruise portion

Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel selection.  Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Athens are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE.

M/V Orient QueenView Deck Plan

On board our classic cruise ships you will be pampered by our crew. All Staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air conditioning, telephone with direct dial, plasma TV, safety boxes and fridge. Facilities: Lounges, 1 Restaurant, Buffet, Bars, Casino, Disco, Shopping Arcade, Duty Free & Travel Value Shop, Business centre, Gym, Spa & Massage, Beauty Salon, 2 Swimming pools, Mini Golf court, Fully Air-conditioned, Telephone, Fax, Satellite Telephone, Doctor on board Technical Data: Gross Tonnage: 15.781 - Length: 525.36 feet - Breadth: 74.8 feet Draught: 21.98 feet - Cruising Speed: 16 Knots - Passengers Decks: 8 - Elevators: 4 Stabilizers: yes - Electric Current: 220v - Classification: Det Norske Veritas

Amenities
When at sea, relax on one of our spacious sun decks, read your favorite book, play a game of cards in our library, take dancing lessons or enjoy a daily work out at the fitness center followed by a complete make over in the beauty salon or our full service health spa. A refreshing swim in the pool will prepare you for our Shore Excursion Program that offers a variety of interesting tour options ashore. Take in the sights and sounds of foreign lands. Clear blue skies, unspoiled scenery, fascinating archaeological sites, friendly vibrant people, delicious food, captivating music and dances will entertain your mind, body and soul. At sunset the lights come on and the atmosphere onboard changes completely! Enjoy the company of newfound friends, try your luck in the casino, enjoy the show and then hit the dance floor in the disco till early morning hours! Children's Activites. Onboard there are menus, activities and a variety of entertainment designed to suit every family member from kids to grandparents In our onboard Duty Free and Travel Value shops, you will find an extensive selection of international brands and designer products.

Dining
From early morning to late at night, there will hardly be a moment that you will not be tempted by something delicious and appetizing. Aromas from an outdoor fresh pasta station or a teatime buffet full of tasty sandwiches and pastries are bound to break your resolve. Our cuisine combines the exquisite variety of the Mediterranean with other popular flavours from around the world, creating a culinary harmony that suits every palate. All our food is produced onboard and we are sensitive to modern dietary concerns, using healthy preparation methods and fresh ingredients. So eat to your heart’s content in our well designed restaurants with pleasing sea views!

Half-day ancient Ostia $71 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Ancient Ostia
Departure time: Between 8:00am and 8:40am
Schedule: From March to October and on Tuesdays and Fridays only
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Via delle Tombe, Porta Romana, Decumanus Maximus, Terme di Nettuno, theatre built by Agrippa, Forum, Capitolium, temple of Rome and Augustus, Basilica, House of Diana, Thermopolium, Via dei Dipinti, and Museo Ostiense.

Full-day Capri $152 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Capri
Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: Full day

Highlights: Travel by motorcoach to Naples and board the hovercraft to Marina Grande. Weather permitting, board motorboats to the Blue Grotto. Panoramic drive to Anacapri. Lunch at a local restaurant. NOTE: If bad weather conditions will not permit the trip from Naples to Capri, a tour of Pompeii will be offered instead (the difference in price will be refunded).

Half-day Christian Rome $51 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Christian Rome
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to October) and between 1:30pm and 2:15pm (from November to February)
Schedule: Daily, except Easter, Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Holy Staircase, Basilica of Saint John in Laterano, ancient Appian Way, Catacombs of San Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano, Baths of Emperor Caracalla.

Classical and Imperial Rome $108 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Classical and Imperial Rome with lunch
Departure time: Between 8:00am and 8:40am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: Appros. 6 hours

Highlights: Basilica of St Peter (visit are not allowed during religious functions), Piazza della Repubblica,Trevi Fountain, the Colonna of Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, the Pantheon (including visit), Palazzo Madama, Piazza Navona. After lunch see Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Colosseum.

Full-day Florence $176 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Florence
Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am
Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from March to October. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, except Christmas and New Year s Day from November to February.
Duration: Full day

Highlights: Academia Museum, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Baptistry, Giotto Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza and Church of Santa Croce. Lunch included at typical Florentine restaurant.

Half-day Imperial Rome $32 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Imperial Rome
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to October) and between 1:30pm and 2:15pm (from November to February)
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Basilica of St. PAul Outside the Walls, Colosseum.

Full-day Naples & Vesuvius $168 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Naples and Vesuvius
Departure time: 6:30am
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day
Duration: Full day

Highlights: In Naples, see of Castel Dell'Ovo, Piazza del Plebescito, Royal Palace, Basilica of San Francesco Di Paola, San Carlo Opera House, Gallery of Umberto I and Maschio Angioino. Continue to Mount Vesuvius.

Full-day Orvieto & Assisi $154 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Orvieto and Assisi
Departure time: Between 6:30am and 7:15am
Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays only from March to October. Mondays and Fridays only from November to February.
Duration: Full day

Highlights: Orvieto (including lunch), Trasimeno Lake, Assisi (including Church of St. Claire, Townhall Square with its People Palace, Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva, St Francis Basilica) and town of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Half-day Papal audience $32 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Papal Audience
Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am
Schedule: Wednesdays only, based on His Holiness schedule
Duration: 3-4 hours

Highlights: The Papal Audience takes place in St. Peter Square, St. Peter Basilica or the Audience Hall, based on weather conditions and the number of participating pilgrims.

Papal blessing at Castel Gandolfo $51 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Papal blessing at Castelgandolfo
Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am
Schedule: Sundays, during summer months only and based on His Holiness schedule
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Travel along the ancient Appian Way to His Holiness summer residence, near volcanic lake of Albano. The Papal Blessing will take place in the square facing the Papal palace of Castelgandolfo.

Half-day Roman Castles $51 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Roman Castles
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm
Schedule: From April to October and on Tuesdays and Saturdays only
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: View Baths of Caracalla, Ancient Appian Way, Road of the Lakes, Colli Albani. Visit Castelgandolfo, Rocca di Papa, Grottaferrata, and Frascati, including local wine tasting.

Rome by night $112 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Rome by night with dinner
Departure time: 7:00pm
Schedule: Daily, except Christmas Eve and New Year s Eve
Duration: 3-4 hours

Highlights: Panoramic tour of the city including a stop at the Trevi Fountain, followed by a traditional Roman dinner at a typical local restaurant (including drinks).

Half-day Tivoli $72 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Tivoli
Departure time: Between 2:00pm and 2:40pm (from March to September) and between 8:00am and 8:40am (from October to February)
Schedule: Daily (except Mondays) - from March to October. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays only from November to February.
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Villa Adriana, Villa d'Este and its fountains

Half-day Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel $72 This Tour is Available from:Rome
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Departure time: Between 7:00am and 7:40am
Schedule: Daily, except Sundays and Religious Holidays
Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Vatican Museums, Gallery of the Tapestries and the Geographical Maps, Sistine Chapel.