Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, Perth or *Auckland for your flight to Paris, France. Fly with award winning airlines such as Qantas Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair, British Airways or Cathay Pacific to name a few (subject to availability).
Please note: Some customers may be required to depart on day 2. Affected customers will still arrive on day 2.
Upon arrival into Paris, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: Median Paris Porte de Versailles or similar, ParisToday enjoy a full day Paris city highlights tour. See the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Seine River bridges, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde and walk the famous Saint Germain neighbourhood. Enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure in this beautiful city.
Overnight: Median Paris Porte de Versailles or similar, ParisThis morning travel aboard the TGV high-speed train to Cannes on the glittering French Riviera. Best known for its annual film festival, the coastal city is brimming with luxury hotels, sunny seaside restaurants, and gorgeous stretches of beach. From Cannes, travel along the scenic Riviera to Nice, arriving in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Ibis Nice Palais des Congres Vieux or similar, NiceAfter breakfast enjoy a panoramic tour of Nice and then continue onto Monaco, the city of Prince’s. View the classic Monte Carlo Quarter with its famous casino and then enjoy a coach tour along the very same road the famous F1 Grand Prix operates on. Continue to Italy and spend the night in Genoa.
Overnight: CIT Hotel Britannia or similar, GenoaThis morning enjoy a scenic drive to the stunning Cinque Terre region. Together with your tour leader board the local train (tickets included) – to visit the famous Cinque Terre villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza. The Cinque Terre or “The Five Lands” are famous for their natural beauty, steep cliffs and mountainous terrain extending inland. As such, the villages and the carefully terraced lands have kept their original charm. Afterwards drive to the Pisa region for the evening to retire in the Lucca area of Tuscany.
Overnight: Relais San Lorenzo or similar, Lucca AreaToday head to Pisa and marvel at the unique leaning tower. Continue onto Florence. In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour of the historical centre and view Santa Maria Novella, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.
Overnight: Hotel Ibis Firenze Nord Airport or similar, FlorenceToday is free to explore this beautiful city at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Ibis Firenze Nord Airport or similar, FlorenceAfter breakfast head north and arrive in Bologna for a lunch stop (not included) and free time to walk around this lively historic city, renowned for its culinary traditions. Bologna has given its name to the well-known Bolognese sauce, which in Italian is called ragù alla bolognese. Afterwards continue onto Venice to enjoy an afternoon walk through Piazza San Marco with the tour leader and perhaps take the opportunity to experience a gondola ride (not included).
Overnight: Hotel Villa Stucky OR Villa Foscarini or similar, Venice AreaToday enjoy a full day city tour, beginning with a walk along the canals. As you explore, admiring the cobbled laneways, colourful trattoria cafes and beautiful piazzas, it soon becomes clear why this city is considered among the most romantic in the world. See the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace and Torre dell’ Orologio. At the end of the tour you can choose to either walk with the tour leader back to the hotel or purchase a vaporetto ticket (not included) to cruise down the Grand Canal.
Overnight: Hotel Villa Stucky OR Villa Foscarini or similar, Venice AreaAfter breakfast be transferred to the cruise terminal to embark on your magical 7-night MSC Greek Islands Cruise aboard the ‘MSC Lirica’. The cruise will depart at 6:00pm.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipDiscover the jewel of the Ionian Sea — the Greek island of Cephalonia. Explore awe-inspiring caves, wander sandy coves, or take a dip in its turquoise waters. Here, colourful port villages cluster around scenic harbours and dazzling beaches. This natural paradise is home to an abundance of fauna including turtles, pine martens, and seals.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipWhitewashed villages clinging to the rugged sea cliffs have made the volcanic island of Santorini one of the most widely photographed places in the world. The island's charm and subtle mystery have even made it a target of speculation as to the location of the lost city of Atlantis.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipChania is known as the small greek Venice, along Kanevarostreet, a display of houses and buildings can be found recognizable for their Italian character ‒ the gates still contain the coats of arms of La Serenissima (Republic of Venice) ‒ to which are added the typical features of Turkish architecture. In the old city, you can visit the Jewish quarter with the synagogue, and Kastelli, where the foundations of the Minoan houses can be found. The Church of San Nicola is also not to be missed. Built in 1320 by the Dominicans, it was later converted into a mosque and in 1918, was transformed into an Orthodox church. Returning to the port, in front of the dock, it is impossible to miss the KioutsoukHasan Mosque, known as the Janissaries Mosque, the oldest in Crete.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipThe Italian port city of Bari lies on the coast of the archaeologically rich Apulia region. This ancient town offers a remarkable mix of old and new, with historical churches, castles and piazzas positioned near modern galleries, shops, and museums. Further afield, discover an abundance of natural wonders including UNESCO World Heritage site caves. With its breathtaking beaches and world-class restaurants, Bari is a memorable seaside destination.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipThis morning dock back into Venice and after disembarkation (please allow approx. 2 hours to disembark) you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight back to Australia.
Please note: some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.
Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth for your flight to Paris, France. Fly with award winning airlines such as Qantas Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair, British Airways or Cathay Pacific to name a few (subject to availability).
Please note: Some customers may be required to depart on day 2. Affected customers will still arrive on day 2.
Upon arrival into Paris, please make your own way to your centrally located hotel.
Overnight: Median Paris Porte de Versailles or similar, ParisToday is free to explore Paris at leisure.
Overnight: Median Paris Porte de Versailles or similar, ParisEnjoy a further day to explore Paris - the city of Lights.
Overnight: Median Paris Porte de Versailles or similar, ParisToday enjoy a full day Paris city highlights tour. See the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Seine River bridges, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde and walk the famous Saint Germain neighbourhood. Enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure in this beautiful city.
Overnight: Median Paris Porte de Versailles or similar, ParisThis morning travel aboard the TGV high-speed train to Cannes on the glittering French Riviera. Best known for its annual film festival, the coastal city is brimming with luxury hotels, sunny seaside restaurants, and gorgeous stretches of beach. From Cannes, travel along the scenic Riviera to Nice, arriving in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Ibis Nice Palais des Congres Vieux or similar, NiceAfter breakfast enjoy a panoramic tour of Nice and then continue onto Monaco, the city of Prince’s. View the classic Monte Carlo Quarter with its famous casino and then enjoy a coach tour along the very same road the famous F1 Grand Prix operates on. Continue to Italy and spend the night in Genoa.
Overnight: CIT Hotel Britannia or similar, GenoaThis morning enjoy a scenic drive to the stunning Cinque Terre region. Together with your tour leader board the local train (tickets included) – to visit the famous Cinque Terre villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza. The Ω Terre or “The Five Lands” are famous for their natural beauty, steep cliffs and mountainous terrain extending inland. As such, the villages and the carefully terraced lands have kept their original charm. Afterwards drive to the Pisa region for the evening to retire in the Lucca area of Tuscany.
Overnight: Relais San Lorenzo or similar, Lucca AreaToday head to Pisa and marvel at the unique leaning tower. Continue onto Florence. In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour of the historical centre and view Santa Maria Novella, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.
Overnight: Hotel Ibis Firenze Nord Airport or similar, FlorenceToday is free to explore this beautiful city at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Ibis Firenze Nord Airport or similar, FlorenceAfter breakfast head north and arrive in Bologna for a lunch stop (not included) and free time to walk around this lively historic city, renowned for its culinary traditions. Bologna has given its name to the well-known Bolognese sauce, which in Italian is called ragù alla bolognese. Afterwards continue onto Venice to enjoy an afternoon walk through Piazza San Marco with the tour leader and perhaps take the opportunity to experience a gondola ride (not included).
Overnight: Hotel Villa Stucky OR Villa Foscarini or similar, Venice AreaToday enjoy a full day city tour, beginning with a walk along the canals. As you explore, admiring the cobbled laneways, colourful trattoria cafes and beautiful piazzas, it soon becomes clear why this city is considered among the most romantic in the world. See the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace and Torre dell’ Orologio. At the end of the tour you can choose to either walk with the tour leader back to the hotel or purchase a vaporetto ticket (not included) to cruise down the Grand Canal.
Overnight: Hotel Villa Stucky OR Villa Foscarini or similar, Venice AreaAfter breakfast be transferred to the cruise terminal to embark on your magical 7-night MSC Greek Islands Cruise aboard the ‘MSC Lirica’. The cruise will depart at 6:00pm.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipDiscover the jewel of the Ionian Sea — the Greek island of Cephalonia. Explore awe-inspiring caves, wander sandy coves, or take a dip in its turquoise waters. Here, colourful port villages cluster around scenic harbours and dazzling beaches. This natural paradise is home to an abundance of fauna including turtles, pine martens, and seals.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipWhitewashed villages clinging to the rugged sea cliffs have made the volcanic island of Santorini one of the most widely photographed places in the world. The island's charm and subtle mystery have even made it a target of speculation as to the location of the lost city of Atlantis.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipChania is known as the small greek Venice, along Kanevarostreet, a display of houses and buildings can be found recognizable for their Italian character ‒ the gates still contain the coats of arms of La Serenissima (Republic of Venice) ‒ to which are added the typical features of Turkish architecture. In the old city, you can visit the Jewish quarter with the synagogue, and Kastelli, where the foundations of the Minoan houses can be found. The Church of San Nicola is also not to be missed. Built in 1320 by the Dominicans, it was later converted into a mosque and in 1918, was transformed into an Orthodox church. Returning to the port, in front of the dock, it is impossible to miss the KioutsoukHasan Mosque, known as the Janissaries Mosque, the oldest in Crete.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipThe Italian port city of Bari lies on the coast of the archaeologically rich Apulia region. This ancient town offers a remarkable mix of old and new, with historical churches, castles and piazzas positioned near modern galleries, shops, and museums. Further afield, discover an abundance of natural wonders including UNESCO World Heritage site caves. With its breathtaking beaches and world-class restaurants, Bari is a memorable seaside destination.
Overnight: MSC Cruises - ‘MSC Lirica’ shipThis morning dock back into Venice and after disembarkation (please allow approx. 2 hours to disembark) you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight back to Australia.
Please note: some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.
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