Miami Ski Club - Mediterranean Cruise

May 31 to June 10, 2012
Includes two nights in Barcelona

Experience one of Europe's most popular destinations in a brand new and unique way aboard the NCL EPIC. This modern marvel, voted 'best cruise ship overall' by travel weekly, made her European debut May 2011. Relax as you enjoy the award winning and hilariously inventive Blue Man Group, the Cirque Dreams, comedy specials, an ice bar (one of 16 world wide), a casino, spa, two pools, numerous restaurants and many other amenities.

The spectacular itinerary begins with two nights in Barcelona, the capital of Spain's Catalonia region. Here you will be able to visit various points of interest and enjoy optional evening outings with typical food, drink and music. You will then continue on a seven day cruise. See complete itinerary in the back. First you will visit Naples, with optional side tours to the Isle of Capri and Pompeii. The next stop will lead you to Rome. After you will visit Florence and the Tuscan region. You will then continue to Nice, the jewel of the French Riviera, then on to Marseille, the oldest city in France founded in 600BC. Here you may also want to visit the city of Avignon, and the quaint villages of Le Baux and Aix en Provence. With such abundant choices every step of the way, and reasonable prices, this Miami Ski Club trip is destined to be a success.

Package: Prices are per person double occupancy for Inside and Balcony Cabins. Prices are per person single occupancy for the Studio Cabins. Prices include 2 nights and 2 breakfasts in a 4 Star Hotel in Barcelona, all meals and snacks aboard the ship, round trip air from Miami, ground transfers, air taxes, fuel surcharges, port charges, cruise taxes, ground and ship gratuities, pre and post trip parties. Prices may be subject to change due to flight changes and any other events beyond our control. Airline baggage fees are not included in the package.

Contact:	Inside Cabin	Double Occupancy	$3,100
Pam Epstein, Trip Leader	Studio Cabin	Single Occupancy	$3,350
mediterranean@miamiskiclub.net	Balcony Cabin	Double Occupancy	$3,450
305-772-1500

Itinerary

Sunday, Barcelona, Spain   6:00 PM

The capital of Spain's Catalonia region is a classy, exciting, vibrant city that hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. The old center of town boasts one of the greatest concentrations of Gothic architecture in Europe. But you'll find many marvels of Modernisme abound throughout the rest of the city.

Monday   At Sea

 

Tuesday, Naples, Italy   7:00 AM 7:00 PM

Naples changes dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood, from chic to shabby, then back to chic again. But some of Italy's best shopping and dining is always at hand, including the original Neapolitan Pizza. Nearby you'll find Mt. Vesuvius, the Isle of Capri and Pompeii.

Wednesday, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy   7:00 AM 7:00 PM

Bask in the glory of the city that once was the capital of the world's most powerful empire. No visit to Rome is complete without a visit to the Colosseum that stands as a reminder of the gladiator days. But be sure to visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican and the Pantheon, too.

Thursday, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy   7:00 AM 7:00 PM

How lucky to visit the Tuscan region, Florence & Pisa, resplendent in art and history. What's even more fortunate is that all the main attractions in Florence are centrally located for the perfect walking tour. See Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and Michelangelo's David.

Friday, Nice (Villefranche), France   8:00 AM 7:00 PM

At the foot of the Alps is the jewel of the French Riviera. Luxuriate on long sandy beaches and terrace cafés. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. Savor pissaladiés and caillettes.

Saturday, Provence (Marseille), France   7:00 AM 4:00 PM

Located on the Mediterranean coast, Marseille is the oldest city in France and was founded in 600 BC. Amongst the many terracotta-roofed buildings lie many intriguing sights including the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. Other places well worth visiting are the city of Avignon and the quaint villages of Le Baux & Aix en Provence.

Sunday, Barcelona, Spain   5:00 AM