Carnival Dream Europe 2009 Cruise: 12-Day Grand Mediterranean Roundtrip Civitavecchia (Rome) aboard the new Carnival Dream.

	Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Sample Shore Excursions:

Holy Rome Tour: Explore St. Peter's Basilica and Square and the Vatican Museums. Drive to Rome and enter the vast expanse of St. Peter's Square, which can hold over 300,000 people, and pass through the embracing arms of Bernini's colonnades where you will arrive at St. Peter's Basilica. Learn the enormity of Christendom's largest church and see where the Pope celebrates mass, the gilded papal canopy created by Bernini in the 17th century.
Italian Countryside Tour: Enjoy the wealth of Italian countryside and a typical local farmhouse brunch as you leave the city behind in search of tranquility and beauty. Drive along the new Appian Way, which now runs adjacent to the old one which was one of the first ancient Roman military roads, and experience the enchanting Campagna with its rolling hills and lush farmlands dotted with farmhouses, villas and palaces.
Angels and Demons Tour: Experience the thrills of Dan Brown's novel come to life as you follow in its footsteps. Meet your guide and reach Santa Maria del Popolo Church. Inside you can visit the Chigi�s Chapel where the first Cardinal, Ebnes can be found, who had been murdered and Earth used to fill his body. Drive on to Santa Maria della Vittoria Church. Here the third Cardinal, Guidera, was burnt alive and the masterpiece is the symbol of the Fire element. Admire the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, by Bernini, which will give you the direction to reach the fourth altar of the Science in Piazza Navona.

	Naples, Italy

Sample Shore Excursions:

Amalfi Coast by Boat & Pompeii Tour: Take a relaxing motorboat ride along the Amalfi Coast, the most famous coast in all of Italy, followed by a visit to one of the most famous ruins of all time, Pompeii. Ride for approximately one hour by motor coach and arrive in Salerno, located at the very end of the outstanding Amalfi Coast. Here is where you will board your private boat and enjoy a 45 minute cruise, viewing the unforgettable Dolomitic cliffs that tower perpendicularly out of the sea and look to be sculpted by nature into their fantastic shapes.
Ancient Herculaneum Tour: Pompeii was destroyed by volcanic ash but Herculaneum was covered in a flood of hot mud that actually sealed and protected this ancient Roman aristocracy. Discover there is undeniably a "feeling" about Herculaneum, which is quite different from what one feels in other ancient world centers, including Pompeii. To a large extent, this is due to the special circumstances of its interment by Vesuvius during the eruption of A.D. 79; the city was not struck by ashes and lapilli, but by a torrent of mud flowing down from the slopes of the volcano.
The Island of Capri Tour: Board a hydrofoil and be magically transported to a rugged coastline framed by cliffs that rise from the sea with vineyards and gardens, the island of Capri. Visit Villa San Michele, once home to the famous Swedish writer and physician Axel Munthe, and enjoy a few photo opportunities before going back down to Capri where lunch with wine will be served in a local restaurant.

	Istanbul, Turkey

Sample Shore Excursions:

Bosphorus Cruise & Panoramic Istanbul Tour: Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to view both sides of Istanbul on your private boat and experience the only city in the world located on two continents, Europe and Asia.
Family Fun: Ancient Past & Modern Istanbul Tour: Your whole family can explore the past and present of Istanbul with lunch in a typical Turkish restaurant and an old fashioned wooden trolley car ride.
Palace of the Sultans Tour: You'll be amazed at all of the history, culture and arts you'll experience as you visit the beautiful Blue Mosque, the magnificent Topkapi Palace and the famous Grand Bazaar.
The Blue Mosque, St Sophia & The Grand Bazaar Tour: Step back in time and explore Istanbul�s past, including the power of Byzantium and Ottoman Empires, and the wonderful Grand Bazaar. Tour the mosque that was completed in 1616 and is known to be one of the most famous religious buildings in the world. See the blue iznik tiles covering the walls and that have given the mosque its popular name. Take a short walk through the beautiful gardens to the St. Sophia Museum.

	Athens, Greece

Sample Shore Excursions:

Acropolis & National Archaeological Museum Tour: Get the most out of your visit to Athens by combining Greece's most famous site, the Acropolis, with a tour of an unparalleled house of Greek treasure.
Best of Athens Tour: Make the most of your day in Athens with a visit to the famous Acropolis, its archaeological Museum, the shopping haven of Plaka, a panoramic tour of the city and some Greek cuisine.
Crossing the Corinth Canal & Acropolis Tour: See the highlights of the city, including a visit to the ancient Acropolis, and take a cruise through the famous Corinth Canal on this combination excursion.
Hard Rock Cafe, Panoramic Athens & Shopping Tour: Enjoy a panoramic bus ride of Athens before lunch at the famous Hard Rock Cafe, still leaving time to shop within the popular area of the Plaka.

	Livorno, Italy

Sample Shore Excursions:

Beautiful Tuscany Tour: Two enchanting medieval hillside towns in Tuscany await you, along with boundless countryside scenery and traditional Tuscan cuisine.
Florence & Pisa Tour: Spend a full day among the many great treasures of Florence and Pisa and discover why few other travel experiences can match this journey.
Hidden Natural Treasures & Lucca Tour: Explore the best cave system in Tuscany and the beautiful medieval town of Lucca on this Italian adventure.
Leaning Tower of Pisa Tour: Everyone knows the Tower of Pisa but just as important are the marvellous monuments like the Piazza dei Miracoli where the tower stands, the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery.

	Barcelona, Spain

Sample Shore Excursions:

Arts Tour, Picasso & Gaudi Tour: Enjoy a fascinating look into Barcelona's historic and artistic past, featuring a visit to the Picasso Museum.
Barcelona Highlights & Shopping Tour: Explore this city's most famous sights including its historic heart, the Gothic Quarter and Sagrada Familia, and still have time to shop within the popular Las Ramblas area.
Codorniu Wine Cellars & Barcelona Tour: Enjoy the highlights of Barcelona as well as a visit to the cellars of the largest 'cava' producers in the world.
Girona & Dali Tour: Experience the "Immortal City" of Girona with all of it's rich historic treasures that makes it one of the most interesting monumental cities in Spain.

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