Atlantic & Mediterranean Horizons

Disembark your ship in Civitavecchia and head to one of Rome’s exquisite Renaissance gardens. The Italian Renaissance style began during the 15th century and its trademark look expressed symmetry through orderly and manicured landscaping. Learn more about this style during a guided walk around the grounds of one of Rome’s best-kept examples. Afterward, transfer to your hotel and check in. This evening, enjoy a traditional evening meal. (D)

This morning, enjoy time at your leisure to explore your surroundings on your own, or join an optional excursion. After lunch, set off to Vatican City for a guided tour of the world-renowned Vatican Museums. Stroll through the galleries to admire pieces from Raphael and Caravaggio, and view Michelangelo’s spectacular ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. After, return to your hotel for an evening at your leisure. (B)

After breakfast, set out to discover Rome during a morning excursion. This historic city is home to many of the great sights of ancient Rome. By small motorized vehicle and on foot, view the mighty Colosseum—the most important amphitheater in the Roman world—and the Circus Maximus; you will also see Venice Square and Capitoline Hill. Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure before joining a culinary workshop where you will learn to make pasta. (B, D)

This morning, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

Upon arrival, meet your Viking Representative and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Relax and enjoy the amenities at your hotel or stretch your legs and explore the sights and landmarks of Ft. Lauderdale, known as the “Venice of America.” A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Ft. Lauderdale so you can make the most of your visit.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to your awaiting ship to begin your cruise. (B)

After breakfast, disembark your ship for a scenic drive through the beautiful northern Italian landscape of the Emilia-Romagna region. Stop for lunch in the charming Tuscan city of Lucca, then enjoy free time to explore at your leisure. Afterward, you will continue on to your hotel in Parma. Arrive late this afternoon and take the rest of the day to relax before dinner. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Parma so you can make the most of your visit. (L, D)

Travel to Bologna, the vibrant capital of Emilia-Romagna. Take a guided walk through the expansive Piazza Maggiore, admiring the Gothic facade of the Palazzo del Podestà, the Fountain of Neptune and the Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio. See the famous leaning Due Torri (Two Towers) and Basilica di San Petronio, the world’s largest brick church. After lunch, travel to Maranello, birthplace of the Ferrari sports car, for a guided tour of the Ferrari Museum. Later, you will return to Parma. (B, L, D)

Embark on a scenic drive into the rolling hills of the Italian countryside as you head to a local farm to learn about the production of cured ham and culatello (salami). Sample the finished product, along with local cheeses, before returning to Parma. This afternoon, meet your guide for a stroll through the historic city center. See the Romanesque-style Parma Cathedral and the pink marble facade of the Baptistery. Pass by the Palazzo della Pilotta before ending your tour back at your hotel. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

After a leisurely breakfast on board, transfer by motor coach to your hotel. After checking in, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. You may consider a visit to one of the city’s many fine museums as well as a dinner of local specialties. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Rome so you can make the most of your visit.

After a leisurely breakfast, you have a full day to explore on your own. Learn more about the city’s rich history by visiting iconic landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain, the Arch of Constantine, the Pantheon or the Spanish Steps. You may also choose to join an optional excursion; perhaps venture to the Roman Forum for a glimpse of the Colosseum or visit Castel Sant’Angelo to uncover its storied past. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

At the conclusion of your cruise, disembark your ship and transfer by motor coach to Tuscany. Stop for lunch at a farmhouse, then continue through the Chianti region’s scenic countryside. Upon your arrival, check in and enjoy dinner at your historic villa. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Tuscany so you can make the most of your visit. (L, D)

This morning, drive to Florence for a walking tour of the city center, a UNESCO Site. See the Duomo as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery, with its beautiful doors that Michelangelo called the “Gates of Paradise,” and more. After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy a gelato or espresso, shop, or explore the birthplace of the Renaissance. Then, proceed to a Tuscan winery, where you can tour the cellar and taste local wines before sitting down to a typical Tuscan dinner. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, travel to the walled city of Siena, located in the heart of the Chianti wine region. On your walking tour, see the exterior of the exquisite marble cathedral, the beautiful Mangia Tower, the Town Hall, the Piazza del Campo and other historic sites. Then you will drive to the charming medieval village of San Gimignano and have lunch at a typical farm. Walk back in time as you explore the village’s ancient squares, narrow streets and elegant cistern built in 1273. (B, L, D)

Enjoy breakfast at your villa before you check out. Then, board your motor coach and transfer to the airport in Florence for your flight home. (B)

Disembark your ship for a scenic drive to Orvieto, perched atop a volcanic plateau and surrounded by scenic vineyards and olive and cypress groves. Take a walking tour of the town, producer of Umbria’s finest wine and home to a magnificent Gothic cathedral. Uncover its exquisite details during a tour, then enjoy traditional Umbrian flavors during lunch before heading to your hotel in Perugia. This evening, enjoy a wine tasting and dinner at a picturesque vineyard in the Umbrian hills. (L, D)

Journey to the medieval city of Spoleto, located at the foot of a scenic valley. Surrounded by ancient walls, Spoleto is brimming with Roman and Lombard remnants such as the amphitheater dating to the 1st century AD and the Romanesque cathedral. After lunch, return to the medieval town of Perugia, Umbria’s charming capital. Set out on foot to discover the city’s rich history and view its important landmarks, including the elegant Maggiore Fountain and a 15th-century cathedral. (B, L, D)

Discover the city of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi and a grand repository of UNESCO-listed Franciscan structures. At the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, see the chapel where St. Francis started the Franciscan movement before visiting the Basilica of St. Francis, one of Italy’s most important sites of Christian pilgrimage. At the Basilica of St. Clare, view the remains of St. Clare of Assisi. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure and a delicious dinner of Umbrian cuisine. (B, D)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. A Viking Representative will be available to assist you with the check-in process. (B)