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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (AUG. 21, 2007) - This autumn, let yourself
become part of the vibrant Ramblas in Barcelona, transport yourself to
the exotic bazaars in Tunisia, and admire the elegance of timeless St.
Tropez or cruise along the Turkish coastline and the Greek Islands
under the mild autumn sun, as MSC Cruises offers seven different
itineraries with a rich selection of ports on board MSC Orchestra, MSC
Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Melody, MSC Lirica and MSC
Opera.
Choose one of MSC Cruises' fabulous autumn voyages and be better
prepared to face the winter months.
Rates quoted are based on MSC Cruises' "Best Fare, Best Room"
promotion. Pricing for this promotion has been simplified into
categories of interior, oceanview, balcony, etc., depending on the
ship. All prices reflect interior accommodations and are USD, cruise
only, per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes are
additional.
As an added bonus, North American residents who place a reservation
need only place a $100 deposit per person, based on double occupancy.
Prices vary by sail date and category. In addition, kids sail free
when staying in a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.
The following are a sampling of MSC Cruises' autumn Mediterranean
itineraries; additional departure dates are available. Shore
excursions are optional and available for purchase.
MSC Orchestra departs from Venice Saturday Oct. 27 (Sunday, Oct. 28
from Bari) with the following itinerary:
Italy, Greece, Turkey, Croatia (7 nights). Ports of call include Bari,
Katakolon, Izmir, Istanbul and Dubrovnik before returning to Venice.
Prices from $995.
Optional excursions include:
Matera (from Bari): Visit the famous Rocks of Matera, real caves
inhabited up to a few decades ago and where Mel Gibson recently filmed
his film, "The Passion".
Ephesus (from Izmir): Tour of the prestigious Hellenic -Roman city,
with the Odeon Theatre that hosted up to 1,400 spectators, the Library
of Celso and Adrian's Temple with its well preserved bas-relief.
MSC Musica departs from Barcelona Friday, Oct. 26 (Sunday, Oct. 28
from Genoa and Monday, Oct. 29 from Naples) with the following
itinerary:
Spain, France, Italy, Tunisia, Balearic Islands (7 nights). Ports of
call include Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo, Tunis, and Palma de
Majorca, before returning to Barcelona. Prices from $995.
Optional excursions include:
Palermo and Monreale:Transfer to Monreale to visit the Duomo, famous
for its splendid mosaics. Then onto Palermo to view the Cathedral at
the church of Martorana, Piazza Pretoria and the Massimo Theatre.
Palma of Majorca: Tour to discover the capital of Balearics stopping
off at the Bellever Castle, visit the majestic Cathedral and Plaza de
Toros, free time at the Gothic Barrio.
MSC Sinfonia departs from Rome Sunday, Oct. 28 (Monday, Oct. 29 from
Genoa) with the following itinerary:
Italy, Principality of Monaco, Spain, Malta, Tunisia (7 nights). Ports
of call include Genoa, Monte Carlo, Valencia, Valletta, and Tunis,
returning to Rome. Prices from $995.
Optional excursions include:
Valencia: City coach tour to include walking tour of the ancient
alleyways and piazzas. Stop off at the Cathedral for a guided tour.
Tunis: Visit Medina of Tunis, typical Arab market with lively streets
and shops, offering artisans' wares.
MSC Armonia departs from Venice Sunday, Oct. 28 (Monday, Oct. 29 from
Bari) with the following itinerary:
Italy, Greece, Croatia (7 nights). Ports of call include Bari,
Santorini, Mykonos, Piraeus, Corfu, Dubrovnik and return to Venice.
Prices from $995.
Optional excursions include:
Santorini: Tour of Oia, traditional island village with its lattice
streets and blue tiled roofs typical of the Cycladic Isles. Time to
enjoy the spectacular views.
Corfu: Visit the Palace of the Achilleion, summer home to the Empress
Sissi, beautifully decorated surrounded by splendid gardens.
MSC Melody departs from Livorno Saturday, Oct. 27 with the following
itinerary:
Italy, France, Spain, Balearic Isles, Tunisia (7 nights). Ports of
call include St. Tropez, Barcelona, Ibiza, Tunis, Messina and Naples
before returning to Livorno. Prices from $795.
Optional excursions include:
Ibiza: Tour of this typical Mediterranean island, stopping off in the
Saline and the white church of San Jos=E8. Free time at St Anthony's for
a stroll along the streets of this old city.
Naples: Tour on foot to discover this amazing city, stopping off at
Saint Gregory Armeno, to the Church of the New Christ, the Basilica
and the cloister of Saint Chiara.
MSC Opera will depart from Trieste Monday, Oct. 29 with the following
itinerary:
Italy, Greece, Croatia (7 nights). Ports of call include Ancona,
Gythion, Sparta, Piraeus, Corfu and Split, returning to Trieste.
Prices from $945.
Optional excursions include:
Gythion and Sparta: Panoramic tour, visiting Monemvasia, city on the
edge of the sea, with its Byzantine Church of Christ and the Church of
Santa Sofia. From here travel on to Sparta, one of the most important
Greek cities with views to ancient Acropolis and the Sanctuary of
Athens.
Split: Visit this ancient city, constructed around the Palace of
Diocletian during the Roman era.
MSC Lirica will depart from Genoa Saturday, Oct. 27 with the following
itinerary:
Italy, France, Spain, Morocco (7 nights). Ports of call include
Marseille, Valencia, Tangiers, Malaga and Civitavecchia before
returning to Genoa. Prices from $995.
Optional excursions include:
Avignon (from Marseille): Visit the Palace of Popes and enjoy a stroll
in the historic city. In the afternoon visit Les Baux de Provence,
typical provincial town sculptured from a limestone spur.
Tangiers: Tour of the city that spans Europe and Africa, with its
sensational souks and fragrant markets.
For more info on MSC Cruises' itineraries, please visit our website:
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