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The Bucket List Trip: Mediterranean
Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Jun 17 - 25, 2023
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$2,650
Deposit: $250

About your trip

**PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE TRIP LISTING BEFORE BOOKING** Package price is PER PERSON, unless it says "SOLO". Make sure you select (2) on the drop down to book for 2 people (roommates booking separately, please scroll down the "How to Book and Pay Separately" section.

  

Experience Italy, Greece, and Turkey in 8 DAYS!

JUNE 17- 25, 2023
Adults Only | Co-ed | Budget-Luxe | Land & Sea


Enjoy an amazing itinerary leaving from Rome to the Amalfi Coast, Santorini, Mykonos, and the ancient city Ephesus on a brand new resort at sea!


This voyage includes an overnight stay in Italy's Capital city, Rome, best known as the home to many ancient artifacts, the Colosseum, Vatican, and Spanish Steps. Next, we board a brand new ship, for a seven night cruise adventure. The itinerary will include two days at sea to enjoy the ship and its amenities (or not), and port stops in Santorini, Mykonos, Naples, and Kusadasi. At port, we will take in these scenic and instagrammable lands on 3 different excursions through guided exploration on foot, by boat, and via motor coach. Along the way, we will indulge in fresh, authentic food and beverages, shopping, swimming, and traditional sightseeing.


Exciting Ship Features:

16 Eateries

9 bars/lounges

2 Resort style pools w/ shades, hammocks and casitas

Bumper Cars, laser Tag, water Slides, rock climbing

4D Virtual Reality experience/Arcade

360 degree observation sky capsule

Sky Diving simulator

FloRider surf simulator

Sports Complex, Pool tables

Casino

Spa

Multimedia Theatre for stage productions

Outdoor movie nights

Shopping center

Boardwalk

Game Shows

and more...!


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PASSPORT: The expiration must be more than 6 months from 6/17/23


COVID: The vaccine is NOT required to sail or fly to Italy. However, you will need a negative COVID test within 3 days of boarding the ship if you are not vaccinated.


OCCUPANCY: Rates are based on two travelers to a ship cabin/hotel room, unless you book "SOLO". There are limited solo cabins available.


REFUND POLICY

**FOR SHARED CABINS: Payments are refundable until February 1, 2023, minus a $50 non-refundable processing fee. After February 1, 2023, all payments are non-refundable. 


**FOR SOLO CABINS: $250 of your deposit is non-refundable. All other payments can be refunded until February 1, 2023, minus a $50 non-refundable processing fee. After February 1, 2023, all payments are non-refundable. 


Travel insurance is HIGHLY SUGGESTED as there will be no exceptions to the refund policy. 

HOW TO BOOK AND PAY SEPARATELY

If you are traveling with someone and wish to book and pay separately, whoever books first will be the "lead" of your booking. When making a separate booking, make sure you put in the leads email address under "buyer" and it will link the booking together with your roommate. 

What's included

Cruise Accommodations

A 7-night cruise voyage along the Mediterranean Sea as well as associated taxes, fees, and gratuity

Ship Food and Drinks

Casual and fine dining options in designated complementary restaurants onboard the cruise ship, as well as basic beverages such as water, lemonade, tea, and coffee

Hotel Stay in Rome

A 1-night hotel stay at a centrally located 4 star hotel in Rome

3 Group Excursions

Three land excursions organized by Ley, including (1) Santorini, (2) Naples (Amalfi Coast), (3) Ephesus **Please note that excursion destinations may be adjusted at the discretion of the group host.

Airport Transfer in Rome

Roundtrip airport transportation to/from the Rome airport (flight schedule must be provided to the group host by the deadline to receive the included transfer)

Cruise Port Transfer

Roundtrip transportation to/from the Civitavecchia cruise port

Welcome Gift

A surprise welcome gift for each traveler from Ley

What's not included

Flights

NOT INCLUDED. Assistance with booking flights and possible discounts available

Spending Money

NOT INCLUDED. It is advised that you convert your cash to USD prior to traveling to Europe.

Extra Food and Drinks

Any food or drink not listed as included in the itinerary will be at your own expense

Extra Land Excursions

Any land excursions not listed as included in the itinerary will be at your own expense

Travel Insurance

Due to the nature of this trip, it is highly advised that you get travel insurance with a "cancel for any reason" option NO LATER THAN 14 days after submitting your deposit.

Alcoholic Drinks

NOT INCLUDED. Unless listed as a part of an excursion

Wi-Fi

You must purchase a Wi-Fi package through the cruise ship to have Wi-Fi access onboard or go through your phone carrier. Please note that phone and data usage onboard without a plan is expensive!

Day 1: Saturday 6/17/23

Day 1: Saturday 6/17/23 image

Arrive in Rome/ Hotel Check-In

Depending on the arrival of your flight, after checking in to your 4-star hotel accommodation, you will have time to explore Rome by foot and train, while also sampling some authentic Italian food (at your own expense). No excursion will be organized for this day, however, you are free to follow the group host to see some "must see" sights.

Day 2: Sunday 6/18/23

Day 2: Sunday 6/18/23 image

Board the Cruise Ship

After enjoying a lite breakfast, we will board our private group transport and take a 1-hour ride from Rome the port of Civitavecchia to board our beautiful, brand new ship.

Day 3: Monday 6/19/23

Day 3: Monday 6/19/23 image

First Full Day at Sea

Issa free at sea day! Enjoy the unlimited food, activities, or just lay out by the pool. The choice is yours.

Day 4: Tuesday 6/20/23

Day 4: Tuesday 6/20/23 image

Santorini

Included land excursion itinerary TBA

Day 5: Wednesday 6/21/23

Day 5: Wednesday 6/21/23 image

Kusadasi, Turkey

On this included land excursion we will explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus, enjoy an authentic Turkish lunch, and shop. A visit to a Turkish bath house may be included depending on the group.

Day 6: Thursday 6/22/23

Day 6: Thursday 6/22/23 image

Mykonos, Greece

This is a free exploration day, however, a roundtrip beach transfer to Paradise beach will be included for those who want a beach club/day party experience. *Beach club entry not included* Please note that you must leave with the group to receive the free beach transfer.

Day 7: Friday 6/23/23

Day 7: Friday 6/23/23 image

Free Day @ Sea

 Issa free at sea day! Enjoy the unlimited food, activities, or just lay out by the pool. The choice is yours. 

Day 8: Saturday 6/24/23

Day 8: Saturday 6/24/23 image

Naples, Italy

Embark on an included land & sea excursion to explore the ultimate bucket list destination, visited by the wealthy and famous, the Amalfi Coast! Excursion itinerary TBA

Day 9: Sunday 6/25/23

Day 9: Sunday 6/25/23 image

Disembarkation

Although it will be difficult to say goodbye, we will disembark the ship and travel to the Rome airport in our group transport.

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1. Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

About your organizer

Hi! I’m Ley :) I have been a travel agent for over 12 years and have traveled to more than 85 different countries over the past 20 years. I’ve mastered FULL SERVICE vacation planning services, group, and customized travel experiences and would love to show you how to make travel STRESS FREE!

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