14-Day Cultural Crossing with Italy & Gibraltar

Overview

A 14-night voyage aboard Rotterdam, departing Civitavecchia, Rome on 9 Dec 2028 and arriving in Fort Lauderdale, calling at 5 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Civitavecchia (Rome)Embark

   9 Dec 2028

   Depart 17:00

   When you embark on a cruise to Rome with Holland America Line you experience its bustling modernism along with its rich history. You can walk in the footsteps of emperors, have coffee in Renaissance piazzas and see contemporary art all in one afternoon. Your sightseeing time in Rome begins at the nearby port of Civitavecchia, a seaside town with roots that stretch back to the Etruscan era. Take note of the Forte Michelangelo (both Bramante and Michelangelo had a hand in its design), and the lungomare, a lively stretch along the sea with beach clubs, bars and restaurants.
   
   Once in the Eternal City you can fill your day with museums, churches, archaeological sites, traditional trattorias, artisan shops and, of course, gelato. The Colosseum and the Vatican Museums are Rome's superstar attractions, but there are plenty of quieter gems to explore. For food lovers there are the markets in Campo de' Fiori or the slightly farther flung Testaccio. The hip neighborhood of Monti, next to the Colosseum, has a vibrant piazza scene and boutique shopping, while the Villa Borghese offers a green oasis with a view towards Saint Peter’s Basilica and the masterpiece-filled Galleria Borghese. Although Rome might not have been built in one day, you'll certainly be able to see its highlights on our Rome cruises along with the top things to do there in 24 hours.
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   Day 2 ·Livorno (Florence)

   10 Dec 2028

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

   Access to the best of Tuscany: Florence, with its magnificent art and architecture and elegant shopping; Pisa's Leaning Tower; and ancient Lucca. Sample shore excursions: Tuscan Countryside & Wine Tasting; Florence & the Academia.
   
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   11 Dec 2028
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   Day 4 ·Cartagena, Spain

   12 Dec 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00

   There are more than two millennia of history to embrace in this port city in Spain's southeastern Murcia region. While Cartagena is famously home to the second-largest Roman amphitheater on the Iberian Peninsula, the city is much more than just spectacular ancient ruins.
   
   In addition to Cartagena’s architecture—along with that amphitheater, there are striking Art Nouveau buildings, neoclassical churches and ultramodern edifices throughout the city—you’ll find many opportunities to shop for local and regional artisan wares. In the city, investigate the restored medieval fortress looking out on the bay from the city’s highest point. Or take a short trip by car or bus to the historic Agrupa Vicenta Mines, the remarkable palm forest at Elche and the holy city of Caravaca.
   
   And the food of sunny Murcia! Friendly tapas bars with breezy terraces invite lingering over drinks, coffee or snacks. The local restaurants offer more than typical Spanish tapas on the menu—michirones (a spicy Murcian bean stew) and local spins on paella are widely available and worth a try. Grilled octopus, fried calamari, mussels and the freshest fish are some of the tasty benefits of the city’s perch beside the sea.
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   Day 5 ·Gibraltar

   13 Dec 2028

   Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00

   This strategic link between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean has been ruled by the Spanish, British and Moors. As long as the Barbary Apes remain, the British will rule Gibraltar this is the tradition that has held for 350 years. These pesky primates are a favorite with visitors despite their incessant chatter and light-fingered ways. Ride to the top of the Rock for great views over the Strait of Gibraltar-on a clear day you'll see Africa.
   
   
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   Day 6 ·At Sea

   14 Dec 2028
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   15 Dec 2028
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   Day 8 ·At Sea

   16 Dec 2028
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   17 Dec 2028
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    Day 10 ·At Sea

    18 Dec 2028
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    Day 11 ·At Sea

    19 Dec 2028
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    Day 12 ·At Sea

    20 Dec 2028
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    Day 13 ·At Sea

    21 Dec 2028
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    Day 14 ·At Sea

    22 Dec 2028
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    Day 15 ·Fort LauderdaleDisembark

    23 Dec 2028

    Arrive 07:00

    There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.
    
    

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