Iconic Italy & A Taste Of Spain

Aboard Seven Seas Grandeur with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Departure Date

1 May 2024

Duration

7 Nights

Fly Cruise From

£6,889pp

Cruise Reference

ART-5ICRE13

Cruise Overview

Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully.

For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here.

Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness.

Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.
Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy's third largest city.

Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world's most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius.

In addition to its beautiful setting, Naples' surprises with other outstanding attractions such as the Royal Palace, San Carlos Opera House, the impressive National Archaeological Museum and the Castel Nuovo, dating from the 13th-century.

The city's central area is best explored on foot.

Chaotic traffic conditions make driving around the city a very frustrating experience.

Naples provides a convenient starting point for trips to such favored destinations as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius.

The Isle of Capri can be reached via a 45-minute hydrofoil service.

The region of Campania was home to Greeks settlers some 300 years before Rome was founded.

Pompeii, too, was a Greek town before being conquered by the Romans during the 5th century BC.

It was under the Romans that Pompeii flourished and grew prosperous.

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the population of 20,000 was wiped out, but dozens of buildings were preserved under layers of cinder more than 20 feet deep.

The most important finds from Pompeii are displayed in Naples' National Archaeological Museum.

A visit here will no doubt enhance a visit to ancient Pompeii.
The medieval cliff-hanging town of Taormina is overrun with tourists, yet its natural beauty is still hard to dispute.

The view of the sea and Mt.

Etna from its jagged cactus-covered cliffs is as close to perfection as a panorama can get—especially on clear days, when the snowcapped volcano's white puffs of smoke rise against the blue sky.

Writers have extolled Taormina's beauty almost since it was founded in the 6th century BC by Greeks from nearby Naxos; Goethe and D.

H.

Lawrence were among its well-known enthusiasts.

The town's boutique-lined main streets get old pretty quickly, but the many hiking paths that wind through the beautiful hills surrounding Taormina promise a timeless alternative.

A trip up to stunning Castelmola (whether on foot or by car) should also be on your itinerary.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Seven Seas Grandeur

Launch Year: 2023 Length: Width: Currency: USD Capacity: 750 Crew Count: 542 Deck Count: Cabin Count:

For nearly thirty years, we have delivered unrivalled experiences throughout the world. All the while, we have been listening to our guests, evolving our services and continually refining each element of the Regent experience. With every luxury included, we ensure you are free to embrace every moment of your journey. And this all begins with a ship that elevates the pinnacle of ocean cruising to new heights.

Inspired by the past and stunningly reimagined for the future, Seven Seas Grandeur will exemplify our heritage of perfection with unrivalled space, unparalleled service, exceptional cuisine and transformative experiences that will begin the moment you step aboard.

Seven Seas Grandeur Facilities

Seven Seas Grandeur Includes

Cabin Details

Unrivaled in space and sumptuous detail, the modern designs, warm tones and familiar impressions of the suites aboard Seven Seas Grandeur personify the finest points of the past with a fresh approach.

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