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Civitavecchia / Rome (Italy)
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The Italian capital of Rome is also often called "the eternal city", as this buzzing metropolis still has many precious treasures from ancient times, which are known around the world. The most impressive sights include the "Thermae of Caracalla", the emperor's forum, the Colosseum, the Piazza Navona, the Fountain of Neptune and of course St. Peter's Basilica, with the dome designed by Michelangelo.
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Salerno (Italy)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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Salerno lies directly at the Gulf of the same name, which is also home to Capri, and is the capital of the region of Campania. The romantic old town is totally enchanting, in the shadows of the San Matteo cathedral and the Castello di Arechi with its splendid bell tower.
Sights include: the cathedral and its museum, the aquaeduct, the Archaeological Museum, the local museum and the old town with its Roman, Byzantine and Norman influences.
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Taormina (Sicily, Italy)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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Taormina, a medieval town at the East coast of Sicily that lies 200 m high overlooking the sea has narrow streets and stairways, an ancient theatre and 'hanging gardens'. Around the Greek theatre there are lots of busy little streets full of souvenir shops and taverns serving regional dishes. In contrast, the city park is an oasis of calm. The climb to the castle provides a stunning view of the city, the sea and the impressive volcano Mount Etna, especially at night.
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Argostoli (Kefalonia, Greece)
Arrival: 11:00
Departure: 19:00
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Argostoli is the capital of Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian islands. Sights include: the ruins of the Venetian castle "Agios Georgios", the 17th century monastery "Agios Andreas" with interesting frescoes and the remnants of the ancient city of Krani, which was the island's capital in the Mycenean age. The main attraction of the islands are, however, the "Sea Mills", which are not far from the town. They are driven by sea-water surging along a channel cut through the rock and then disappearing into hidden underground passages. For many years where the water went was a mystery until scientists finally discovered that the water flows through caves below the island before re-emerging on the east coast of the island.
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Durrës (Albania)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 18:00
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Durres is the most important port in Albania and has a population of more than 200,000. It lies at the shores of the Adriatic Sea, around 40 kilometres to the West of Tirana. Many Italian-style houses built during the first half of the 20th century still dominate the city centre. A villa that used to be the summer residence of King Ahmed Zogu sits enthroned on a hill overlooking the city. The most important sight in Durrës is the amphitheatre, which was only rediscovered by accident in the 20th century during the construction of a wine cellar. Durrës Plazh, situated a little to the South of the city, is one of the most popular bathing resorts in Albania.
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Hvar (Croatia)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 18:00
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Zadar (Croatia)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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Venice (Italy)
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With 160 canals, Venice is the city of gondolas and boats. It lies in a lagoon comprises a total of 116 islands. All of the buildings, bridges and squares are built on wooden stilts. The most famous canal is 'Canale Grande', on which you can explore the old town in a gondola. You could of course take a stroll through the city centre and have a look at the elegant shops or enjoy a well-deserved break at one of the typical Italian cafés. The special attraction in the lagoon city are the one hundred churches, the museums and art collections, as well as the Rialto bridge, which dates from the 16th century. Venice hosts the international festival for contemporary art, music and film, the 'Biennale'. The city was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987 .
Other sights include: St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the 'Bridge of Sighs'.
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