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Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna. The city was the heart of the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna until the invasion of the Franks in 751, after which it became the seat of the Kingdom of the Lombards.
MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTION
• Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo - explore the entire building and its stunning mosaics. If you're a fan of ancient churches and intriguing architecture, this is a must-visit.
• For those interested in historical figures, the city also houses Dante's Tomb.
• Sant' Apollinare in Classe, it is renowned for its extraordinary mosaics.
• Basilica of San Vitale is filled with mosaics and is considered a significant monument in Western art history.
• Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
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Day 2
kotor, montenegro
Arrival: 00:00
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Departure: 20:00
Kotor is a coastal city in Montenegro, nestled in a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor. It sits on the Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska), one of the most indented areas of the Adriatic Sea. Along with the nearly vertical limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovćen, Kotor and its surrounding region create a stunning and picturesque Mediterranean landscape. Kotor is included in the World Heritage Site known as the Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor.
MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
• Old Town. The Old Town is the most renowned part of Kotor, where the city's history, culture, and traditions are preserved. This is complemented by a multitude of narrow streets, squares, and markets. The main and largest square is Trg od oruzja (Square of Arms). Today, Kotor's old town is considered the best preserved medieval urban area in the Mediterranean.
• Maritime Museum. The Maritime Museum holds the memories of the city's long history of sailing, the achievements of Kotor's famous seamen, artists, shipbuilders, craftsmen, statesmen, and diplomats, who served as intermediaries between the west and east. The museum is located in the baroque palace Grgurin.
• The Island Gospa od Skrpjela. The Island Gospa od Skrpjela is one of two beautiful islands in Kotor Bay, located across from Perast in the bay. It is also known as "the island of the dead captains". The Island Gospa od Skrpjela is a man-made island, created by seamen from Perast and Kotor, who brought in large boulders on their large sailboats.
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Day 4
athens (piraeus), greece
Arrival: 07:00
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Departure: 19:00
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Piraeus is a port city in the region of Attica, Greece.
Piraeus is located within the Athens urban area, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southwest of downtown Athens (the municipality of Athens), along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf.
According to the 2011 census, Piraeus had a population of 163,688 within its administrative limits, making it the fifth-largest municipality in Greece and the second-largest within the urban area of the Greek capital, after the municipality of Athens.
The municipality of Piraeus and four other suburban municipalities form the regional unit of Piraeus, sometimes called the Greater Piraeus area, with a total population of 448,997. It is part of the Athens urban area.
Piraeus has a long recorded history dating back to ancient Greece. The city was founded in the early 5th century BC, when this area was chosen to become the new port of classical Athens and was developed as a model harbor, concentrating all of Athens’s import and transit trade.
During the Golden Age of Athens, the Long Walls were built to fortify Athens and its port (Piraeus). As a result, it became the main harbor of ancient Greece but declined gradually after the 3rd century BC. It grew again in the 19th century, after Athens was declared the capital of Greece. In the modern era, Piraeus is a large, busy city and an integral part of Athens. It is home to the country’s largest harbor and has all the characteristics of a major maritime and commercial-industrial center.
The Port of Piraeus is the main port of Greece, the largest passenger port in Europe, and the second-largest in the world, serving about 20 million passengers annually.
With a throughput of 1.4 million TEUs, Piraeus ranks among the top ten European ports for container traffic and is the leading container port in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The municipality hosted events in both the 1896 and 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens.
The University of Piraeus is one of the largest universities in Greece and has the country’s second-oldest business school, as well as the oldest academic department in the field of finance.
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Day 5
santorini, greece
Arrival: 07:00
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Departure: 21:00
Created by a massive volcanic eruption that is believed to have inspired the legend of Atlantis, Santorini is the most visually stunning island in the Aegean Sea. The island is essentially the outer edge of a submerged volcano, with its entire eastern coast consisting of a series of small towns situated on tall hills. Fira, the island's dramatically located capital, is perched on the cliffs overlooking the sea. Fira, along with the Parthenon, is one of the most recognized images of Greece. Its narrow streets are filled with souvenir shops, charming boutiques, and numerous jewelry stores. It is home to two beautiful churches, the Greek Orthodox and the Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist, as well as a small local museum. Fira also boasts a vibrant nightlife, with excellent restaurants and bars, and a few nightclubs. The city itself is a spectacle, especially at sunset. Another great spot to watch the sunset is the town of Ia, a small village perched on the rocky point of land at the northern tip of the island, 300m above the sea. The beaches in Santorini are unique compared to other Greek beaches due to their distinctive geographical features. Red and black volcanic pebbles cover the shores of Santorini's beaches, and steep cliffs create a scenic atmosphere. The most famous of these beaches is the Red beach, while Perissa, Kamari, and Perivolos are also very popular. Santorini is a truly magnificent destination. The placement of some of its main towns along the cliff-top edge of the caldera is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful sights in the world. The buildings seem to defy gravity as they cling to the cliffs and are stacked one on top of the other like a pile of sugar cubes. The sandy, multicolored beaches are just the cherry on top.
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Day 6
katakolon, greece
Arrival: 11:30
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Departure: 21:00
Olympia is a city in the Peloponnese region of Greece. This was the location of the original Olympic Games. These games, which took place every four years in honor of the Greek god Zeus, continued throughout the entire Classical Age.
The main sanctuary, or Altis, contained temples, altars, shrines, and public buildings for both religious and secular uses.
The flame for each modern Olympic Games is still ignited in this city, using a reflection of sunlight in a parabolic mirror, and then transported by torch to the location where the games are to be held.
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Day 8
venice (ravenna) - italy
Arrival: 05:30
Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna. The city was the heart of the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna until the invasion of the Franks in 751, after which it became the seat of the Kingdom of the Lombards.
MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTION
• Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo - explore the entire building and its stunning mosaics. If you're a fan of ancient churches and intriguing architecture, this is a must-visit.
• For those interested in historical figures, the city also houses Dante's Tomb.
• Sant' Apollinare in Classe, it is renowned for its extraordinary mosaics.
• Basilica of San Vitale is filled with mosaics and is considered a significant monument in Western art history.
• Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
NOTE: If you are interested in more than one cabin, you must do as many bookings as the number of cabins you want . * In case of having received any type of promotion or advantage for Newlyweds Travel, an official document will be required that proves the recent marriage of the couple.
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The price includes the cabin in the chosen category and its daily cleaning.
Full board, with the option to choose from luxury restaurants, casual dining, or pizzerias, and beverages like water, lemonade, and iced tea.
Exclusive entertainment by Royal Caribbean, such as Cats, Grease, Mamma Mia, Saturday Night Fever, ice-skating shows, and Aquatheater performances (if the ship has these facilities).
What’s NOT included?
Medical services
Onboard shopping
Travel insurance
Onboard internet
Spa and beauty salon services
Service fee (gratuities) – Can be added to your booking before the cruise starts; otherwise, it will be automatically charged to your onboard account.
Specialty restaurants
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Shore excursions
Photographs during the cruise
24-hour room service
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