Experience Rome, Florence, Pisa,

Salerno (The Amalfi Coast),

Messina, Sicily & Herklion, Crete,

Santorini Island & Athens in Greece

kusadasi (Ephesus) and Istanbul in Turkey

Sailing on the Norwegian Viva

You will be flying in to Rome, Italy and out of Istanbul, Turkey

You can come in prior to the cruise or extend if you would like

YOUR CRUISE ITINERARY WILL BE:

DATE                           PORT                                  ARRIVE                    DEPART

Wednesday, Sept. 16th - Civitavecchia, Rome, Depart 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 17th  - Livorno, Florence, Pisa, Arrive 6:45 a.m., Depart 10:00 p.m.   

Friday, Sept. 18th - (Salerno) Amalfi Coast, Arrive 1:00 p.m., Depart 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19th - Messina, Sicily, Arrive 9:00 a.m. , Depart 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 20th - At Sea

Monday, Sept. 21st - Herklion, Crete, Arrive 7:00 a.m., Depart 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 22nd - Santorini Island, Greece, Arrive 7:00 a.m., Depart 9:00 p.m.

To experience Rome you will need to come in early!

We recommend you come in 3 nights prior to the cruise

You would depart on Saturday, Sept. 12th, arriving on Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2026

Rome is said to have been founded by twin brothers, Romulus and Remus in 753 BC.  It has the Trevi Fountain, where coins are donated to charity; the Colosseum, a famous amphitheater, which could be flooded to re-enact naval battles.  There are more than 900 churches and over 200 fountains and the Spanish Steps are wonderful.  It has a rich history and landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon and Vatican City.  It is the cradle of Western civilization and is the home of the Catholic Church.  There is so much to see and experience.  The food is incredible and the gelato is a must.  It is also fun to sit in the Piazza Navona, have a gelato and enjoy the people, scenery, etc.

Livorno, Florence, Pisa

Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. You could spend a month in Florence and not see all of its museums.  One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell'Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”  

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, or simply the Tower of Pisa, is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is one of three structures in Pisa's Cathedral Square, which includes the cathedral and Pisa Baptistry.

Salerno, Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is a 32 mile stretch of coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, in the Campania region. It’s a popular holiday destination, with sheer cliffs and a rugged shoreline dotted with small beaches and pastel-colored fishing villages. The coastal road between the port city of Salerno and clifftop Sorrento winds past grand villas, terraced vineyards and cliffside lemon groves.

Messina, Sicily

Messina is a harbor city in northeast Sicily, separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina. It’s known for the Norman Messina Cathedral, with its Gothic portal, 15th-century windows and an astronomical clock on the bell tower. Nearby are marble fountains decorated with mythological figures, like the Fontana di Orione, with its carved inscriptions, and the Neptune Fountain, topped by a statue of the sea god. 

Herklion, Crete

Heraklion, is a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city. The huge archaeological site dates back thousands of years to the Minoan civilization, and includes frescoes and baths. Guarding the city’s Venetian port is the 16th-century Koules fortress. Heraklion Archaeological Museum has a large collection of Minoan art, which is fascinting to google and see the incredible collection.

Santorini Island, Greece

Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.  In the second photo you can see where the cruise ships bring people in by tenders and the road or cable car to take you to the top of the cliffs.

Athens, Greece

Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece. If you have a chance eat some pastry or food in Athens.  It is amazing!

Kusadasi, Turkey

  

Kuşadası is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. Just offshore on Pigeon Island is a walled Byzantine castle that once guarded the town, connected to the mainland via causeway.

Ephesus, Turkey

  

Ephesus is renowned for its Great Theatre, one of the largest and most magnificent theatres in the ancient world. Built into the slope of Mount Pion during the Hellenistic period, the theatre was expanded and renovated by the Romans. This grand structure played a crucial role in the social and cultural life of Ephesus.  Ephesus holds significance in the Bible as a major center for the early spread of Christianity, visited by Paul and John, and mentioned multiple times in the New Testament, including in the book of Ephesians, a letter attributed to Paul. 

Istanbul, Turkey

  

  

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.

WHAT AN AMAZING CRUISE THIS WILL BE!

BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR STATEROOM

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE!

 

PRICING

INTERIOR STATEROOM

Prices Starting At $2,301.00 per person - based on double occupancy

 

OCEAN VIEW UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEW STATEROOM

Because of so few Ocean View Staterooms on this ship

We have to book these and then bring them in to the group.

They will give us pricing when we go to book, so book now!

 

BALCONY STATEROOM

Prices Starting At $2,897.00 per person - based on double occupancy

 

YOUR SHIP IS THE NORWEGIAN VIVA

This ship holds 3,219 Passengers

 

This ship was put in service in 2023. 

Enjoy the pictures below to see what this ship has to offer

     

  

  

   

 

          

        

 

    

 

CALL JOAN HAHN, NANCY HOLMAN OR CARLA TEASDALE 

801-423-1081, 800-677-4750, 801-369-3426 - Carla Cell

OR EMAIL US AT:  joanhahn@juno.com,

nancyholman@rocketmail.com, carlatravelp@yahoo.com