From Rome to Istanbul featuring an overnight in Istanbul calling on Sorrento; Amalfi/Positano, Trapani (sicily), Italy; Valletta, Malta; Athens; Santorini and Ephesus with 1 day at sea from $13,849

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Regent Seven Seas Mariner
World's first all-suite, all-balcony ship

Seven Seas Mariner is the world's first all-suite, all-balcony ship, as well as the first to offer dining by the famed Le Cordon Bleu (r) of Paris in Signatures, one of four single, open-seating restaurants. Catering to only 700 guests, she is one of the most spacious cruise ships afloat, and, her staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.6 provides the highest level of personal service in the six-star tradition of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

• All-inclusive fares
• All-suite, all-balcony accommodations
• Suites range in size from 356 to 1,403 sq. ft., including balcony
• 700 guests attended to by 447 European and International crew
• Open-seating dining - dine when and with whom you choose in Compass Rose and La Veranda
• Four dining venues to choose from including Signatures, dedicated to Le Cordon Bleu(R) cuisine, and Prime 7, a contemporary interpretation of a classic American steakhouse
• Spa and fitness by Canyon Ranch SpaClub(R)

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10-Nights from Rome to Istanbul Cruise

From Rome to Istanbul featuring an overnight in Istanbul calling on Sorrento; Amalfi/Positano, Trapani (sicily), Italy; Valletta, Malta; Athens; Santorini and Ephesus with 1 day at sea

Virtuoso Voyager Club Exclusive Experience
Complimentary, exclusive and unique Voyager Club event in Valletta. See Voyager Club Shore Excursion for complete details.

Date (2012)		Day	Destination	Notes	Arrive	Depart
Jun 16	Sat	1	Rome, Italy	port: Civitavecchia	6:00AM	8:00PM
Jun 17	Sun	2	Sorrento, Italy		8:00AM	7:00PM
Jun 18	Mon	3	Amalfi, Italy	for Positano and Amalfi Coast	8:00AM	6:00PM
Jun 19	Tue	4	Trapani (sicily), Italy		8:00AM	6:00PM
Jun 20	Wed	5	Valletta, Malta		9:00AM	7:00PM
Jun 21	Thu	6	Cruise The Greek Isles
Jun 22	Fri	7	Athens, Greece	port: Piraeus	6:00AM	10:00PM
Jun 23	Sat	8	Santorini, Greece		8:00AM	6:00PM
Jun 24	Sun	9	Ephesus, Turkey	port: Kusadasi	9:00AM	5:00PM
Jun 25	Mon	10	Istanbul, Turkey		2:00PM	(overnight)
Jun 26	Tue	11	Istanbul, Turkey			5:00PM

Virtuoso Voyager Club Sailing
Travel with Virtuoso and you'll see the world in an entirely new light

Exclusive Shore Event: Valletta | Mdina & Lunch at the Palazzo Parisio

The island of Malta has been a crossroads of Mediterranean trade since antiquity. The Maltese are descended from the original rulers of the island the Phoenicians and the Carthaginians. And the isle's 7,000-year history is a tale of conquest and defense. Successive rulers included the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines, the Saracens from North Africa, the Norman kings of Sicily, and the knights of the First Crusade the Knights Hospitalers now known as the Knights of Malta. The Ottoman Turks, under Suleiman the Magnificent, were repulsed in 1565. Malta in 1800 became part of the British Empire. During World War II, the Axis Powers mounted an annihilating bombing campaign against the island. The devastation and resistance were so fierce that the entire population was awarded the George Cross for bravery.

We enter the capital city of Valletta through its gorgeous Grand Harbor and it's from here that we begin our Voyager Club day which begins with a drive to the center of the island, passing typical Maltese villages as we make our way to the medieval fortified city of Mdina. Also known as the "Silent City", Mdina was the capital of Malta until the 16th century. Mdina is a superb example of a typical medieval town, and one can admire the panoramic views of most of the island from its bastion walls. On entering the city through the main gate, we'll visit the magnificent cathedral dedicated to St. Paul, who was shipwrecked in Malta in 60A.D.. We will then proceed to the town of Mosta to visit the famous Mosta Dome Church. During World War 2, Germany dropped a 200lb. bomb through the ceiling of the Church. Miraculously the bomb did not explode and the 300 people inside the church were not injured. After our visit we will make our way to the quaint village of Naxxar.

Arriving in Naxxar, we will visit Palazzo Parisio, the private estate of the Scicluna family. Often called "a mini Versailles", we'll observe how Maltese nobility lived in luxury during the early 1900's. The residence reflects the wealth and eccentric personality of the Marquis Scicluna. We will have a short viewing of the gardens and main rooms, and then it will be time for lunch. Weather permitting; we will dine in the beautiful gardens, feasting on a delicious repast of traditional Maltese specialties accompanied by local wines. After lunch, we will return to the ship via the scenic coastal route, "the golden mile of the Sliema seafront", passing through the fashionable areas of Ta Xbiex and the Yacht Marina.

Approximate Length: Six hours.

Suggested Attire: Casual elegant wear with a sun hat and comfortable shoea. (Women are not permitted to enter Malta's churches in sleeveless shirts.) Moderate walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces.

PLEASE NOTE: All Virtuoso events ashore are capacity controlled and require a minimum number of participants to operate. Events are subject to change without notice. These events are individually tailored for each date and arrival. Your event could be different than what is noted here; but it will be designed to be memorable and to bring you a traveler's view that you will treasure, and would otherwise miss entirely. Final details will be outlined in program letters provided by your Virtuoso host aboard ship.