Enjoy extra time to unwind and savor the ship at your own pace – no rushing, no waiting at the airport, just more time to relax and soak in the experience.

• Relaxed, stress-free departure.
• Enjoy the ship at your own pace with leisurely lunch and extra time onboard.
• Complete with the added convenience of included shuttle transfer to airport.

OVERVIEW

Behold the spectacularly preserved mosaics that prompted UNESCO to declare many of Ravenna’s early Christian monuments a World Heritage site. These buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries display Greco-Roman traditions, Christian iconography and extraordinary artistic flair. Almost all of the 1,500-year-old mosaics in the Sant’Apollinare Nuovo basilica are intact, including ones showing the Last Supper and baby Jesus with the Virgin Mary. You will also tour the San Vitale Basilica, which was begun by the Goths and finished under Byzantine rule in 548 AD. Its Byzantine mosaics are considered the finest in the Western world. During free time, be sure to visit the tomb of the poet Dante, who died in Ravenna in 1321. The mound of dirt to the right of his tomb is where Dante’s urn was buried to protect it from bombing during World War II. You will later be transferred to the Bologna airport in time for your flight.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See Ravenna’s extraordinary mosaics, many of them in UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Marvel at the rich colors in the detailed mosaics, even in ones that are 1,500 years old.
• Spend free time shopping or visiting other attractions that sound appealing.
• Transfer to the Bologna Airport with plenty of time to catch your flight.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

See historical attractions that define Padua, including the basilica named for Saint Anthony, whose remains are buried there. While browsing the interior of this magnificent 13th-century basilica, you will likely see pilgrims praying as they place their hands on the green marble slab that covers Saint Anthony’s tomb. The city’s roots go back to the Roman Empire and the past is still venerated, especially in public squares such as the Piazza della Frutta, where you will find the medieval Ragione Palace, the oldest building in Padua. Other highlights include the elegant Prato della Valle, the largest square in Italy, and the astronomical clock that overlooks the Piazza dei Signori. Be sure to notice the clock’s unusual 24-hour dial that the hands go around but once a day. After free time to further explore the city center, you will transfer to the Venice Airport leaving plenty of time to make your flight.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See Padua’s most iconic landmarks on a guided walk through the historical city center.
• Enjoy an interior visit of the 13th-century basilica that holds the remains of St. Anthony.
• Take advantage of free time in Padua to explore independently.
• Transfer to the Venice Airport with plenty of time to catch your flight.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.