Description

You will be visiting the ancient cities of Sicily, Naples, Genoa, Satorini Mykonos Greece and Nice France.

Explore sights you have only dreamed about you owe it to yourself to be pampered!!

The cruise starts and ends in Rome. Pre and post hotel nights in Rome are available--just ask your travel specialist. This cruise is offered September 16th to September 26th/2005; many other similar cruises are available for other dates.

The ship

Her name conveys the sheer vastness of space. And at nearly 900 feet in length, her size, as well as what she offers her guests, is indeed, out of this world. One of three Century class of ships, Galaxy offers everything you need to ensure a comfortable, memorable cruise experience. Tastefully decorated accommodations, bars and lounges to suit every taste and restaurants to please every palate, combine to make Galaxy a truly wonderful, jaw-dropping world unto herself.

Unique features

Michael's Club - The rich tones and deep, welcoming chairs of Michael's Club make it the ideal place to savor a single-malt scotch or late-evening cordial.

Online@Celebrity - We know that you will want to share your cruise experience with your friends and family - before you return home. Visit our onboard Internet stations and send an email.

Orion Restaurant - Our multi-level dining room offers award-winning gourmet cuisine with ocean views, fine china, fresh flowers and unobtrusive service.

Aquaspa® - Relax in our impressive AquaSpa and let us transport you to a whole new world with treatments inspired by rituals from exotic cultures. Discover a state of complete tranquility as you experience the most luxurious spa afloat.

Ports

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Day 1 | Day 11
Civitavecchia was settled in 108 A.D. by Emperor Trajan and has since faithfully served as a gateway to the capital of the Empire, Rome.

Once the center of the ancient world from which emperors ruled over nearly all of western civilization for hundreds of years, Rome is still considered by many to reign over all other European destinations. Here you can breathe the air once breathed by great Roman gladiators in the ancient halls of the Colosseum. Gaze upon the very ceilings Michelangelo painted at the Sistine Chapel. Or visit a monument to both size and faith, St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church ever built.

Naples, Italy Day 2
Located on the southern coast of Italy, Naples has spectacular scenery that attracts artists from around the world. From this key spot, you can embark on a trip to the ruins of Pompeii or shop the many boutiques of Sorrento. You may work up an appetite for one of Naples' greatest inventions - pizza - invented to honor the Queen of Italy in 1889.

Mykonos, Greece Day 4
Few places in the world compare with Mykonos. Here you'll find whitewashed houses clinging to cliffs against a backdrop of indescribably blue sea. Follow a maze of tiny streets, visit one of the world's most superb beaches, or see the mythical birthplace of Apollo, the island of Mykonos.

Santorini, Greece Day 5
35.25 degrees north. 25.20 degrees east. Perfection has coordinates. Here on Santorini, you'll find whitewashed houses accented by roofs of the bluest blue - there's no doubt that azure waters of the Aegean have served as creative inspiration. Among the many historic sites on the island is the ancient city of Akrotiri, once buried under a thick blanket of volcanic ash over 3,600 years ago.

Messina (Sicily), Italy Day 7
Located in northeastern Sicily, on the slopes of the Peloritani Mountains, Messina is an ancient place with a fascinating history. Walk by the ruins of the Santa Maria Alemanna church, built in 1220 by the Teutonic Knights. You'll also want to see the Duomo, a Romanesque and Norman cathedral that includes a display of artifacts in its treasury.

Villefranche (Nice), France Day 9
This bustling little town on the coast of France has its own unique charm. Part of the Côte d'Azur Villefranche offers long sandy beaches, terrace cafés, and world-class cuisine, making it a great stop on your way to Monte Carlo, Nice, or Cannes.

Nice, France
Situated at the foot of the Alps is the French Riviera city of Nice. Once you arrive here, it will be clear why this jewel of the French Riviera is home to some of the world's most luxurious hotels and terraced cafés. Stroll along the ultra-famous Promenade des Anglais or see masterpieces by Matisse, Renoir, Monet and Chagall in one of Nice's many museums. For a true taste of Nice, sample the local favorites, including onion, anchovy and olive tarts known as pissaladières, along with succulent little black olives known as caillettes.

Genoa, Italy Day 10
This is easily one of the busiest harbors in Europe and your point of embarkation for Christopher Columbus' home city. The city is bordered on one side by the ocean, and on the other by mountains. In the lower city, you will be sure to find cobblestone streets, quiet nooks interlaced in alleyways and unique shopping opportunities.