Cruise Day 1: Venice, Italy
Cruise Day 5: 
visit the highlights of the architecture, mythology, history, civilization and culture and have a wonderful & unforgettable experience! See Ancient Greece's most impressive sights on our Athens shore excursion. Get an up-close look at the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the presidential guards who protect it. There will be time to explore, have lunch and shop the small shops as we wander the timeworn streets of Plaka. Tour the Acropolis of Athens, the Greek capital’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed showstopper, where the Parthenon and other classical ruins await. See highlights such as the Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea gateway and the Parthenon, the Acropolis’ crowning jewel. Stop for photos and listen to our guide’s commentary about the historical significance behind each ruin.
Cruise Day 6: 
The Amalfi Coast, Italy (la Costiera Amalfitana) is a beautiful and renowned stretch of mountainous coastline south of Naples, in Campania. The Amalfi coast is a mixture of history and nature, with lots to discover: the Cathedral of Amalfi, the villas in Ravello and the many churches built during the period of the republic of Amalfi. Mount Vesuvius, a volcano near the Bay of Naples in Italy, is hundreds of thousands of years old and has erupted more than 50 times. Its most famous eruption took place in the year 79 A.D., when the volcano buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii under a thick carpet of volcanic ash.
Pompeii was a sprawling metropolis of shops and residences, restaurants and brothels, stroll the streets of Pompeii as the Romans did – the stones are still worn with tracks from the carriages that used them nearly 2,000 years ago. As our guide leads us from mosaic to monument, temple to theater, imagine daily life in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rome, Italy’s capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of history, architecture and culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum remind us of the power of the former Roman Empire. Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, hosts St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites.
- Our day begins with a comfortable 90 minute private drive to Rome. First stop, the Colosseum, where the Roman emperors liked to watch gladiators stage to-the-death battles. Learn about the inner-workings of the Ancient Arena, and the spectacular games that were once held here. Then we stroll the ruins of the Ancient Roman Forum, once the center of the Roman Empire, now a collection of ruins having spent centuries as a quarry for marble and a cow paddock. It's time to take a break for lunch, throw our coins in the Trevi Fountain and climb the Spanish Steps. Then we visit the Pantheon, the largest masonry vault ever built before we have a photo stop at the Vatican and St Peter Square.
Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region is home to masterpieces of art and architecture. Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world including the iconic Florence Duomo, with its terra-cotta-tiled dome and bell tower and Michelangelo’s “David,” Since Florence served as a wealthy and important center for medieval trade and commerce, the city gave birth to the Italian Renaissance movement.
A pleasant guided drive through the Italian countryside and a private walking tour of Florence is a great way to be introduced to Tuscany. As we are guided through the cobblestone streets and piazzas of Florence hear about the Renaissance era and the lives of famous artists, In-between the famous landmarks (like the Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral), stroll streets and alleys paved with original stones from ancient times. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping before we drive to Tuscany's most famous building, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Get your camera's ready for the photo of you keeping the tower from falling.
The If Castle, a fortress on an island in the Frioul archipelago was built in the 16th century and made popular by Alexandre Dumas' novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo". The If Castle, originally a fort used to protect the coast from invasions soon became used as a prison. For nearly four centuries, it served to incarcerate political figures, revolutionaries and famous names such as the Count of Mirabeau and General Jean-Baptiste Kléber. Legend has it that the Marquis de Sade was also imprisoned there. We will shuttle to Vieux Port and board a ferry for our thirty minute crossing. Our tour of the castle begins with the fabled prison cells of Edmond Dantès and Abbé Farias, of "the Count of Monte Cristo", then continues on the upper floor with the cells set aside for the more fortunate, the towers and the dungeon, and takes us on a journey into a shadowy and picturesque realm of history where reality converges with 
legend.
Singles Cruise Pricing
Inside Cabin
Interior staterooms are an excellent value. These spacious staterooms have no window which is great if you like to sleep late!
Ocean View
The large picture window will delight you and provides an excellent view of the ocean and all destinations!
* Some oceanview cabins have obstructed views
Private Balcony
Enjoy the scenic views from your own private balcony. Most balcony staterooms also have a separate sitting area.
I will share a cabin with a friend or use the Singles Cruise Roommate Match Program
| Cabin Type | Deposit | Full Payment |
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Inside |
$400 | $2675.94 |
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Oceanview |
$400 | $3143.94 |
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Balcony |
- | sold out |
| Best Single Travel provides roommate matching to our clients who confirm their reservations at least 70 days before departure. Amounts are per-person in US Dollars and Include Taxes and Port Charges |
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I want my own cabin
| Cabin Type | Deposit | Full Payment |
|---|---|---|
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Inside |
$700 | $3,698.94 |
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Oceanview |
$700 | $3,986.94 |
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Balcony |
- | sold out |
| Amounts are per-person in US Dollars and Include Taxes and Port Charges | ||
*Prices are Not Guaranteed Until Booked.
Pre-Night Package
April 22 - April 23
Crown Plaza Venice East - transfer from airport to hotel, transfer
from hotel to cruise, breakfast, wi-fi.
$150 Shared/ $200 Single
(roommate matching not guaranteed on pre-nights)
- Enjoy a scenic, narrated drive through Ketchikan to Air Marine Harbor to board our boat. Relax in the heated main cabin or enjoy the open-air observation deck, as we witness an abundance of eagles with provided binoculars. Harbor seals, Pigeon Guillemots and moon jellyfish are commonly spotted. Whales, deer, blue heron and a variety of sea birds are seen through the entire season. Along the way, hear of the area's maritime history, the rich Tlingit culture, the timber and fishing industries and local lifestyles. Observe harvested and old growth areas of the Tongass National Forest, and travel past historic Ward Cove Cannery. We’ll circumnavigate the Guard Island Lighthouse established in 1901 and view the Totem Bight clan house totem poles, including Ketchikan's tallest totem pole and see colorful cabins, mansions of the local rich and famous and unique homes, many built on their own islands.
Juneau has been called “Alaska's peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area's many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau, a treck worthwhile.
Cruise Day 5: Skagway, Alaska 
Skagway, Alaska, and Fraser, British Columbia. Experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles, and historic sites from the comfort of our vintage passenger coaches. See the original Klondike Trail of ’98 worn into the rocks, a permanent tribute to the thousands of souls who passed this way in search of fortune. Once a water-stop for the thirsty steam engines and rotary snowplows, Fraser, BC, is now the site of Canadian Customs and Immigration. Upon arrival at the train depot at Fraser, transfer to a comfortable tour vehicle to continue your excursion into the unparalleled beauty of the Yukon Territory. Travel to Emerald Lake, Caribou Crossing, Carcross and Lake Bennett. While at Caribou Crossing Trading Post, a piping hot BBQ lunch awaits as well as the Yukon Wildlife Museum.
The Icy Strait Point experience combines authentic regional culture with incredible natural beauty. Enjoy Tlingit dancing and art. Or get closer than you'd ever imagine to humpback whales and brown bears in the wild. Icy Strait Point, owned by Huna Totem Corporation, is located on Chichagof Island, about 30 miles west of Juneau along Icy Strait in the Inside Passage. The port is centered on the restored salmon cannery, which now houses a museum, local arts and crafts shops, restaurants and a mid-1930's cannery line display. The Huna, a Tlingit tribe, have lived in the Icy Strait area for thousands of years.
Find a good spot with our group or get cozy on your verandah and take in the views as we Cruise Inside the Passage. Glide past waterfalls that spool like silver ribbons from soaring mountain peaks. This narrow fjord is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Juneau and is part of the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area. Breathtaking Endicott Arm extends over 30 miles long, with nearly one-fifth of its area covered in ice.
Victoria, capital of British Columbia, sits on the craggy southern end of Vancouver Island. With abundant parkland, it’s known for outdoor activities. The city's British colonial past shows in its Victorian architecture, including stately Craigdarroch Castle mansion. Butchart Gardens, with 55 acres of vivid floral displays, plus statuary, water features and a carousel, is one of many formal gardens in the city.
with a stunning drive along the scenic route to Butchard gardens, on the way we will show you the Lieutenant Governor's Mansion, Criagdarrow Castle and the best views on the Island on top of Mount Tolmie. Then we are off to Butchart Gardens which is one of the world's premier floral show gardens. Jennie Butchart began to shape this magnificent 55-acre landscape in 1904 from her husband Robert's abandoned limestone quarry. The result was the dramatic Sunken Garden, a reflection of the early 20th century beautification movement and an exceptional achievement in Canadian gardening history. As a reflection of their world travels, the Butcharts also created a Japanese Garden, an Italian Garden, and a Rose Garden. Through successive generations of the Butchart family, The Gardens has retained much of its original design and continues the Victorian tradition of seasonally changing the outstanding floral displays. After the visit to the gardens we are commencing our tour of Victoria, a place where the laid-back modernism of the West Coast blends with time-honored British, European, and Asian traditions.Where you will be exploring Chinatown, Government house, Empress Hotel, Inner Harbour and the Old town Bastion Square we will finish off with a look at Fisherman's Wharf.
