Highlights of Italy & The Adriatic Coast

Days 1-2  Venice, Italy  
Fly to Venice and transfer to your hotel upon arrival. Spend the next day exploring the city, experiencing its beauty on a Grand Canal Boat Tour and navigating the majestic waterways framed by towering Venetian palaces.

Day 3  Venice to Florence  
Travel in First Class on board Italy’s comfortable, high-speed rail network and watch the rolling hills of the Italian countryside pass by as you head south to Florence.

Day 4  Florence  
Discover the stunning architecture and fine art of Florence. The Duomo is easily the city’s most iconic landmark, and your guided tour includes access to the priority entry lane.

Day 5  Florence to Rome  
Board your train to the Eternal City of Rome.

Day 6  Rome  
Spend the morning exploring the beautiful Vatican Museum with a knowledgeable guide before gazing upon Michelangelo’s world-famous murals in the Sistine Chapel.

Day 7  Cruise embarkation
Transfer to Civitavecchia port and board Celebrity Ascent^SM.

Day 8  Messina, Sicily  
Located in northeastern Sicily on the slopes of the Peloritani Mountains, Messina is a charming and ancient city with a fascinating history.

Day 9  Relaxing at sea

Day 10  Katakolon for Olympia, Greece  
This small port on the Ionian coast is your gateway to Olympia, home of the original Olympic Games and one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, the ruins of ancient Olympia.

Day 11  Corfu  
The breathtaking natural landscape and long history as an artistic and cultural hub make Corfu one of the most cosmopolitan and captivating of the Greek Isles.

Day 12  Split, Croatia  
Lined with palm trees, this Adriatic seaside town is home to the Diocletian Palace, numerous museums, the National Theatre and a collection of old churches.

Day 13  Bar, Montenegro  
This coastal town is the sunniest seaport in the country, boasting 270 days of sunshine per year.

Day 14  Dubrovnik, Croatia  
To visit Dubrovnik is to step back in time to the Middle Ages, as the town is one massive museum of fountains, palaces and churches.

Day 15  Relaxing at sea

Day 16  Naples, Italy  
A fantastic city in itself, Naples also offers access to ancient Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, dotted with colourful and enchanting towns.

Day 17  Disembark in Civitavecchia for Rome and fly home.

Your Ship: Set sail on Celebrity Ascent^SM and discover amazing facilities at every turn.  The Magic Carpet^® is a cantilevered floating platform, reaching 13 storeys above sea  level, while the rooftop garden is an alfresco space that transforms throughout the day. The culinary journey will delight with 32 distinct restaurants, bars and lounges, while the groundbreaking accommodation has the wow factor with Infinite Verandas^® and stunning two-storey Edge Villa suites.