Day 1 | Fly USA Overnight Transatlantic Flight to Rome
Fly from Select USA cities to Rome
Day 2 | Arrive Rome
Arrive in Rome. You are transferred from Rome airport to your hotel when Vacation Superstore Trips has arranged your air. Upon arrival you check into your first class 4-star River Palace or Crowne Plaza St Peters (or similar).
Day 3 | Rome & Rome Sightseeing
Breakfast is included this morning. Today enjoy a tour of this amazing city. Enjoy the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the ancient Forum and much more. In the Eternal City of Rome, Italy you can explore some of the world's most famous churches, monuments and fountains: the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain (toss a coin in the fountain to ensure your return). Sip cappuccino at a cafe in a piazza or window-shop among the high-fashion boutiques of Via Condotti. Rome is served by the port city of Civitavecchia, located approximately 50 miles away. The afternoon is at your leisure for the pursuit of any of these attractions.
Day 4 | Rome & Board Jewel of the Seas
Breakfast is included this morning. Today you transfer to the Civitavecchia pier. Board Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a 16-night cruise. SPECIAL PERKS including On Board Credit, Dining Upgrades, Beverage Packages, Free On-Board Gratuities may be available. Your travel agent can assist you with details.
Day 5 | Cruise: Messina, Sicily
11 am - 7 pm. Situated on the western shore of the strait bearing its name, this port is the gateway to Sicily. Messina's principal attractions include the Duomo, its adjoining bell tower and the local museum on the northern outskirts of the city. Train ferries, car-ferries and hydrofoils make the connection across the Strait of Messina to Reggio Calabria on the Italian mainland, with excursions available to Taormina, Mount Etna and the mainland.
Day 6 | Cruise: Fun day at sea
Day 7 | Cruise: Athens, Greece
7 am - 7 pm. Piraeus is the port to Athens -- the birthplace of Western civilization. The first stop on most excursions is the Parthenon on the hill of the Acropolis. The Acropolis also is the site of the Propylea, the Temple of the Wingless Victory, the Erechtheion and the Acropolis Museum. A drive down Syngrou Avenue offers an impressive view of the Arch of Hadrian and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The National Archeological Museum houses a rich collection of antiquities.
Day 8 | Cruise: Santorini, Greek Isles
7 am - 7 pm. Santorini embraces all that has made the Greek Islands legendary -- splendid beaches, unparalleled architecture, dramatic cliffs and quaint villages. Ride a donkey up the trail to the city of Thira or take a cable car. The views from Thira, set atop a ledge overlooking the sea, are stirring. Most ships allow just enough time here to wander the streets, admire the churches and browse the shops and cafes.
Day 9 | Cruise: Suez Canal
The Suez Canal runs 100 miles between the sand dunes of the Sinai Peninsula and the Nile River delta. Cruise ships often dock toward the canal's north end at Port Said, a gateway to Cairo. From the port of Safaga at the south end, passengers are offered shore excursions to the ancient city of Luxor, where Tutankhamen was entombed.
Day 10 | Cruise: Suez Canal
A second day in the Suez Canal.
Day 11 | Cruise: Petra & Aqaba, Jordan
7 am - 8 pm. Named for the Greek word meaning "rock," Petra was a flourishing trade center in ancient times and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore on foot or horseback the 2,000-year-old structures built into soaring salmon-pink sandstone. The Nabataeans, the civilization that built Petra, also were expert hydraulic engineers, as evidenced by channels carved into the rock that prevented flood damage and helped store water during droughts. Archaeologists from all over the world continue to excavate the Hellenistic temples, tombs and theaters, as only one percent of the city is believed to have been "discovered." Aqaba -- Jordan's Red Sea port and resort town -- boasts ancient sites as well as spectacular coral reefs.
Day 12 | Cruise: Fun day at sea
Day 13 | Cruise: Fun day at sea
Day 14 | Cruise: Fun day at sea
Day 15 | Cruise: Fun day at sea
Day 16 | Cruise: Fun day at sea
Day 17 | Cruise: Fun day at sea
Day 18 | Cruise: Muscat, Oman
7 am - 5 pm. The capital of Oman touts itself as one of the cleanest cities in the world. Installed on the rocky shoreline are three forts built during the Portuguese occupation of the country in the late 1500s. Cultural attractions include an aquarium displaying native specimens, the history-heavy Oman Museum, the National Museum and the Sultan's Armed Forces Museum. You could spend an entire day touring the fish market and shopping in the souk. Be sure to catch a glance of the sultan's palace at nighttime.
Day 20 | Cruise: Disembark ship & Dubai
Today you disembark the ship and enjoy 2 nights in Dubai. Upon arrival you check into your first class 4-star Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, JW Marriott (or similar). Tonight, enjoy dinner in Dubai.
Day 21 | Dubai & Dubai Sightseeing
Breakfast is included this morning. Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dubai including the famous sights of Palm Island, the world’s tallest hotel and much more. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore. Tonight, dinner is included.
Day 22 | Dubai & Fly to USA
Breakfast is included this morning. Enjoy the day in Dubai on your own. Tonight enjoy a Farewell dinner. After dinner, transfer to the airport to fly home to the USA with many wonderful memories of your trip between Rome and Dubai.
Rates are per person based on double occupancy for an inside category. Single occupancy rates from $4,599. Government taxes & fees of $355.97 are additional.
Lead package price based on Inside Cruise Category. Most category types are available for upgrade. Your Travel Agent can assist you with such a request and provide you the BEST PRICE for your upgrade.
Rates were valid on March 1, 2019 and are subject to change
PAYMENTS: $1000 PP deposit due upon booking. Final Payment due July 26, 2019. If there are any additional airfare charges or any Travel Protection supplements they must be paid at time of deposit.
CANCELLATION PENALTIES: Cancellation Protection is included in the base price. Tour is non-refundable. If cancelling for an insured reason, you will receive a 100% refund. Cancel for Any Reason optional upgrade is available at additional cost.
SO MUCH IS INCLUDED! Just compare Vacation Superstore Network Trips with the competition and find out all of the value you receive. No wasted time, no tricks, no long planning and hassle-free travel. We are passionate about this experience and that is why this looks different than anything you have ever seen before. Vacation Superstore Network Trips has included the essential cost for your vacation so you can enjoy a worry-free experience. (Note: items of a personal nature like drinks, shopping, gratuities and the like are not included.)
LOW-COST AIRFARE AVAILABLE:
See air chart below. You already know, that getting to the cruise or destination requires expensive travel arrangements. Low-cost Air is already offered in your Vacation Superstore Network Trips price. And that even includes your arrival and departure transfers. Compare how much more it would cost you if you had to purchase air and transfers on your own. This saves you HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Upgrade to PREMIUM AIR and you can select the number of stops, the times, the airlines, or any flight preferences at prevailing air supplements. This option is VERY HIGHLY recommended to get your EXACT flight preferences. Ask your agent for details.
LOW-COST AIR ADD ON:
Low-cost Air Add On: add $499 for New York. add $549 for Orlando, Philadelphia, Miami, Tampa. add $599 for Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Washington. add $649 for Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Charlotte, Cleveland, Columbus (OH), Detroit, Hartford, Indianapolis, Louisville, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond. add $699 for Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Memphis, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, St Louis, West Palm Beach. add $749 for Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle. NOTE: all rates are per person.
TRANSFERS:
Transfers Are Available Even If You Don’t Participate in our Low-cost Air Program: You may purchase round-trip transfers in Rome and Dubai for just $49 per person. You must provide your exact air schedule no later than 60 days prior to trip departure.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN JEWEL OF THE SEAS:
Special 16-night cruise aboard Jewel of the Seas sailing from Rome to Dubai (or reverse). SPECIAL PERKS including On Board Credit, Dining Upgrades, Beverage Packages, Free On-Board Gratuities may be available. Your travel agent can assist you with details.
FIRST CLASS DELUXE (4 Star) HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
2 nights Rome and 2 nights Dubai are included. You can upgrade to deluxe 4-star city center accommodations just $249 per person Double, $498 per person Single, $199 per person 3rd/4th. NOTE: all rates are per person.
FREE MEAL PACKAGE:
Most Meals including ALL Breakfasts, and ALL Dinners. The cost of meals while you are traveling is a substantial cost. That is already included in your Vacation Superstore TRIPS price. Most meals are already planned for. Compare how much more it would cost you if you had to purchase this FREE program already included. This saves you HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Meal package is not included on Pre & Post tours.
SIGHTSEEING:
as outlined in itinerary on the ITINERARY Tab. Every effort has been made to include all the “must see” attractions in each destination, yet provide time for individual exploration.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
There are some things that are not possible to include. Items of a personal nature (like beverages, shopping, gratuities and the like) are NOT included in your price. Also travel components (like currency conversion, air departures taxes departing a foreign country, local taxes and on-site resort fees in some cities that can’t be prepaid, VISA’s, passport application, airline baggage fees and the like) are NOT included in your price.
