1. Golden Mediterranean Odysseys 2016
Aboard
MSC Fantasia
Genoa, Barcelona,Casablanca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Funchal/Madeira Island, Malaga, Rome
‘AIR-INCLUSIVE CRUISE & TOUR’ HIGHLIGHTS
 Departure flights date is always earlier to the ‘Cruise & Tour Only start date shown on the
itinerary’
 Best roundtrip airfare in economy class from Toronto to Genoa via Rome and from Rome on
Alitalia (flights must be booked with ALBA Tours)
 Roundtrip group transfers airport/hotel/pier
 PLUS, all features described in ‘CRUISE & TOURONLY’ shown below
‘CRUISE & TOUR’ FEATURES
 Meet & Greet Service at Genoa airport and Rome Civitavecchia pier
 Optional roundtrip transfer airport/hotel/pier (arrival must coincide with ‘Cruise & Tour Only’
start date)
 Accommodation in 4* hotels (or similar): NH Hotel Genoa in Genoa for 1 night, Hotel Delle
Nazioni in Rome for 2 nights
 Meals: Continental or buffet breakfast daily
 City tour of Rome (by cash/on foot)
 All applicable touring as per the itinerary by deluxe air-conditioned coach
 10-night cruise:accommodation, dining, entertainment & activities
 Porterage of one piece of luggage per person at each hotel
 Hotel taxes, city tourist tax, fees and service charges
 Services of English-speaking tour escort while on tour, with dedicated local guide
(NOT INCLUDED: Meals and beverages not specified, gratuities, items of personal nature, any optional services and any
items not mentioned in the itinerary).
Itinerary Cruise & Tour Holiday
14-Days/13-Nights
March 2, 2016

2. CRUISE & TOUR ITINERARY
SPECIAL INCLUSIONS in Genoa before your cruise
Day1, Mar 2. Arrive Genoa. Upon arrival at Genoa airport, you are met and transferred to hotel for
check-in, if applicable. Day and evening are at leisure. (1 night)
Day 2, Mar 3. After breakfast,transfer to Genoa pier to board MSC Fantasia. (B)
CRUISE ITINERARY – 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
Arrive Depart
Genoa -- 17:00
Day 3, Mar 4 Barcelona 13:00 18:00
Day 4, Mar 5 At Sea -- --
Day 5, Mar 6 Casablanca 08:00 22:00
Day 6, Mar 7 At Sea -- --
Day 7, Mar 8 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 08:00 17:00
Day 8, Mar 9 Funchal/Madeira 09:00 17:00
Day 9, Mar 10 At Sea -- --
Day 10, Mar 11 Malaga 08:00 14:00
Day 11, Mar 12 At Sea -- --
Day 12, Mar 13 Civitavecchia/Rome 09:00 --
SPECIAL INCLUSIONS in Rome after your cruise
Upon your arrival at Civitavecchia pier, meet and greet service and transfer to Rome city center for hotel
check-in. The rest of your day is at leisure.
Enjoy your day in the Eternal City! (2 nights)
Day 13, Mar 14. Rome. After breakfast, meet your private guide in the lobby at 7:45 am and begin your
3-hour guided tour of the city. Your panoramic tour by coach highlights the famous monuments of Rome,
crossing Piazza della Repubblica and the Fountain of the Naiads, where we stop for a stroll through the
historic center. Admire the beauty of the Trevi Fountain, Marcus Aurelio Column and the Palace of
Montecitorio, visiting the Pantheon, the Madama Palace and Piazza Navona. Your tour by coach also
features vies of Castel Sant’Angelo en-route to St. Peter’s Basilica, where your guide will highlight the
beauty of this structure from the outside, while you admire the vies from one of the most important sites
in Rome. Explore the inside of the Basilica at your leisure and return to the hotel on your own. (B)
Day14, Mar 15. Depart Rome. Transfer to Rome airport for your departing flight. End of services. (B)
Ship routinganditineraryare subject to change
Call: 1-800-665-2522or ALBA Tours 38 YEARS
visit us at www.albatoursagent.com