Since 1906, The Westin Excelsior, Rome has been a legend in a city of legends. The "magnificent white palace on Via Veneto", is one of the world's great classic hotels. Unique and unforgettable, it is located on the most well-known street of the capital, the cradle of the shining "Dolce Vita" and, thanks to the captivating style of Fellini, it reached the collective imagination and became immortal. The hotel, which was named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2007 Gold List, enjoys a prime location in the celebrated Via Veneto district. The hotel is known for outstanding service in an exceptional setting. Dine on Roman favorites at Restaurant Doney, enjoy a personalized workout with a trainer in the health club or indulge in a shiatsu massage in the spa.

ADDRESS:

WESTIN EXCELSIOR

VIA VITTORIO VENETO 125

ROME, ITALY 187

PH# 39 06 470 81

Standard Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $589 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $559 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $1,038 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $988 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,487 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,417 per guest based on double occupancy.

Concierge Level Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $589 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $559 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $1,038 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $988 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,487 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,417 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Marvel at the true icons of Rome, including the Vatican Museums, Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum and the gardens of the Pope’s summer residence, often enjoying private access to areas off-limits to the general public.

Note: This tour not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or those who utilize a wheelchair or scooter due to the amount of walking, steps, cobbled surfaces and lack of elevators at some sites.

The below represents a sample itinerary. Should a site be closed on a particular day, your itinerary will be amended accordingly so that all sites are seen. Final cruise documents received 21 days before sailing will include the most up to date itinerary for your particular voyage.

DAY 1

Upon disembarkation in Civitavecchia, you will be picked up at the cruise port and transferred to the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace in Rome. This 5-star boutique hotel enjoys a privileged city center location, on via Veneto, the Dolce Vita street. It features marble floors, chandeliers made of Murano crystal, and stunning frescoes by Venetian artist Guido Cadorin.

Check in is at 3:00pm, and the rest of the day is yours to settle in at your leisure. Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will tour the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter’s Basilica. The museums contain some of the world’s greatest paintings and sculptures, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Caravaggio. Besides seeing the most well-known exhibits like the Sistine Chapel, you will also visit areas usually closed to the general public, including the tomb of Pope Pius XII and the Niccoline Chapel, which features the lives of St. Lawrence and St. Stephen.

Note: When the Niccoline Chapel is not available, we will substitute with a visit to the “private room of the tears and the room of Pope’s vestments.

After the visit you will return back to your hotel. Lunch is on your own.

In the afternoon, meet the group in the lobby and leave the hotel to enjoy a beautiful panoramic drive of the Ancient Rome. Pass by the Colosseum, the Caracalla’s Baths and the Circus Maximus. Then, you will reach Trevi Fountain, theatrically designed by Nicola Salvi; be sure you throw your coin to ensure your return to Roma.

Next, you will walk to the Piazza Navona, a lovely square constructed in the 15th century and lined with cafes and Baroque palaces. Under the Navona’ Square lies the magnificent Stadium of Domitian. The Stadium was commissioned around 80 AD by the Emperor Titus Flavius Domitianus as a gift to the people of Rome, and was used mostly for athletic contests. After the visit you will enjoy a cocktail in this amazing location.

Afterwards, you will return to your hotel. Dinner is on your own.

NOTE: for guests with mobility restrictions, scooters are not permitted in the Vatican Museums and guests with wheelchairs are not permitted to tour with the group. Guests requiring a wheelchair will need to use a Museum wheelchair and a have a separate guide at an additional cost of approximately 150 Euro payable on site (subject to change). Also, at Domitian Stadium there are 20 steps with no elevator.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will drive East from Rome toward Tivoli.

Tivoli is a small town on the lower slopes of the Apennines where the river Aniene plunges in cascades into the Roman plain. The villas testify to Tivoli’s importance as a holiday resort from the Roman period through the Renaissance. Tivoli or Tibur in antiquity came under Roman control in the 4C BC and it was there that a Sibyl prophesied the coming of Jesus Christ to the Emperor Augustus.

Visit Villa D’Este, masterpiece of the Italian Garden, and included in the UNESCO world heritage list. With its impressive concentration of fountains, nymphs, grottoes, plays of water, and music, it constitutes a much-copied model for European gardens in the mannerist and baroque styles.

After the visit, enjoy some free time to wonder through the colorful open-air market selling all sorts of souvenirs, fruits and local products, then enjoy lunch in a beautiful restaurant overlooking another one of Tivoli’s sights, the beautiful Villa Gregoriana. Drive back to the hotel.

In time, you will return to your hotel where the remainder of the day and dinner are on your own.

NOTE: for guests with mobility restrictions, the Villa d'Este Gardens are not accessible for wheelchairs or scooters. Only the first floor will be accessible in the Villa. The restaurant in Tivoli has approximately 40 steps to enter without an elevator.

DAY 4

After breakfast and check out you will be transferred to the Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport based on your flight departure time.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

9:00am Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia and transfer to your hotel in Rome

3:00pm Check in time is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

Meals are at your leisure

Overnight at the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace or similar hotel

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

7:45am Depart the hotel

8:30am Start tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica

1:00pm Return to your hotel, lunch on own

4:30pm Meet your guide in the lobby and Panoramic drive of the Ancient Rome (Colosseum, Caracalla Baths, Circus Maximum)

5:30pm Walk to Trevi Fountain

6.00pm Walk to Pantheon and Navona Square.

7:00pm Private guide for the Stadium of Domitian and cocktail

9:00pm Drive back to your hotel, dinner on own

Overnight at the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Drive to Tivoli

10:00am Visit the Gardens of Villa D’Este

12:00pm Free time

12:30pm Transfer to the lunch venue

12:45pm Lunch in a typical restaurant

2:00pm Drive back to your hotel, dinner on own

Overnight at the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace or similar hotel

DAY 4

8:00am Breakfast

10:00am Check out time at the hotel

Transfer from hotel to the Fiumicino Airport based on your flight schedule.

*For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel.

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 10:00am (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 10:00am. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected weather:

April — 68° Fahrenheit (20° Celsius)

May/June/September — 78° Fahrenheit (28° Celsius)

July/August — 86° Fahrenheit (30° Celsius)

November — 59° Fahrenheit (15° Celsius)

What to bring:

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, cameras and chargers.

Local currency:

The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and travelers’ checks are also accepted in some places.

Electricity:

220 volts. We suggest bringing your own universal travel adaptor if you bring electric devices.

Hotel address:

Millenium Grand Hotel Palace

Via V. Veneto 70, 00187 Roma

Telephone: +39 06 47871

*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

Program includes:

•Three nights at the Millenium Grand Hotel Palace or similar including breakfast – Superior Room

•Touring and entrances per the itinerary

•Transfers

•1 lunch in Tivoli

•1 evening cocktail in Rome

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program excludes:

•Meals or services not mentioned above

•Gratuities to drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces, which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

Price: $1,899 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Cruise the shimmering waters of two spectacularly scenic lakes – Como and Maggiore – each with its own charms and history, which you can reflect upon over dinners characteristic of the Lombardy region.

NOTE: This program begins in Civitavecchia, Italy where guests disembark the ship and it ends in Milan, Italy from where guests will fly home. Flights need to be booked out of the Milan International Airport (MXP) at the end of this program. An economy class internal flight from Rome to Milan on Day 1 is included in this program and will be booked by RSSC’s air department.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia, Italy and transfer to the Rome airport for a flight to Milan, Italy.

Note: Guests are not accompanied on this flight.

After arriving at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, you will be met in the arrival hall and transferred to your Hotel in Lake Maggiore with the English-speaking guide. Check-in at the hotel is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

As the remainder of the day will be at leisure with meals on your own, you may wish to ask the hospitality desk to suggest activities and restaurants. Perhaps visit the nearby town of Stresa, Lake Maggiore's most well known and widely visited town.

If any flight delays are encountered while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

Should guests have any questions pertaining to the internal air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

SPECIAL NOTES:

There may be multiple flights used by RSSC to fly guests to Milan on the first day

Please make sure we are aware if you are travelling with other guests

Guests are not accompanied on the internal flight

Guests should make sure to check-in for the internal flight within 24 hours before flight time

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will meet the English-speaking guide in the lobby for a wonderfully scenic drive to Lake Como. Shaped like a large upside-down letter “Y” and surrounded by limestone and granite mountains, the lake is extraordinarily picturesque. It looks even more spectacular from a water perspective as you will discover on a boat cruise to Villa Balbianello. Here you will visit the beautiful gardens and enjoy a traditional lunch at a restaurant overlooking the lake.

Next visit the village of Bellagio, perhaps the lake’s most renowned resort town. The setting couldn’t be more photogenic as Bellagio blankets the shore at the confluence of two arms of the lake. Take your time, take in the views and reflect on the natural beauty.

Once you return to your hotel in Lake Maggiore, the remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure, leaving you time to relax before transferring a local restaurant for dinner.

Afterwards, you will return to the hotel for the evening.

DAY 3

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide for a tour of Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands.

The small Borromean archipelago – which includes islets and larger islands – lies on the far side of the lake. You will reach them on a leisurely boat ride. The islands take their name from the Borromeo family, which has owned them for centuries. Long a resort destination for nobility, the islands have also inspired the likes of writers such as Ernest Hemingway, who set the final chapters of his book “A Farewell to Arms” there. Visit the Palazzo Borromeo on Isola Bella and have some free time to explore.

Continue by boat to Isola dei Pescatori where you will have a typical lunch.

Following the cruise, you will return to your hotel to spend the remainder of the day as you please. Your only commitment will be dinner at a local restaurant, a fine way to end yet another fulfilling day.

DAY 4

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will take a private transfer to Milan’s Malpensa Airport (MXP) for your flight home. Should you have a late departing flight, luggage storage is available at the hotel.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

TBA Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia in accordance with your flight time to Milan

TBA Transfer to the Rome Airport for your flight to MIlan

TBA Flight from Rome to Milan (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrive in Milan

Proceed through Customs and Immigration, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel

Transfer time is approximately 1 hour

2:00pm check-in at the hotel in Lake Maggiore

Meals on your own

Overnight at the Splendid Hotel Lake Maggiore or similar hotel

If any flight delays are encountered while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

Should guests have any questions pertaining to the internal air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

SPECIAL NOTES:

There may be multiple flights used by RSSC to fly guests to Milan on the first day

Please make sure we are aware if you are travelling with other guests

Guests are not accompanied on the internal flight

Guests should make sure to check-in for the internal flight within 24 hours before flight time

DAY 2

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Meet your guide in the lobby and begin a tour to discover Lake Como

11:00am Boat cruise on Lake Como to reach Villa del Balbianello

1:00pm Enjoy a typical lunch in a restaurant overlooking the lake

2:30pm Visit Bellagio

3:00pm Return sail to Como

Afternoon at leisure

5:00pm Transfer back to your hotel

8:00pm Dinner in a Trattoria outside your hotel

10:30pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at the Splendid Hotel Lake Maggiore or similar hotel

DAY 3

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Meet your guide in the lobby and begin a tour to discover Lake Maggiore and Isole Borromees

10:00am Boat cruise to Isola Bella, visit Palazzo Borromeo and some free time

12:00pm Boat cruise continues to Isola dei Pescatori

1:00pm Lunch in a typical restaurant on the island

2:30pm Return to your hotel

Afternoon at leisure

8:00pm Enjoy dinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Splendid Hotel Lake Maggiore or similar hotel

DAY 4

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Hotel check out

TBA Transfer to the Milan International airport (MXP) based on flight details provided

Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather

The average high and low temperatures are:

November 9° (48.2 °F)

April - 17° C (62.6 °F)

May - 21 °C (69.8°F)

June - July - August - 27°C - 38 °C (80.6° - 100.4 °F)

September 26°C (78.8°F)

October 22°C (71.6°F)

What to Bring

Umbrella, sweaters and jacket for cooler months, hat, good walking shoes, camera, medicine and toiletries.

Local Currency

EURO

Electricity

In Italy the power plugs and sockets are of type F and L.

Italy operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

Guests must bring their own universal travel adaptors for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality

VERY IMPORTANT

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

LUGGAGE

Details for luggage allowance on the internal flight will be provided once flights are confirmed. Please refer to your final cruise documents which are emailed approximately 21 days before sailing.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Hotel

Splendid Hotel Lake Maggiore

Str. Nazionale del Sempione, 12, 28831 Baveno VB, Italy

Phone: +39 0323 924583

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at the Splendid Hotel with breakfast – Deluxe room (lakeview not guaranteed)

•Hospitality desk at the hotel (times/location TBA)

•English-speaking guides on day tours

•Meet and greet service with English-speaking assistance at the airports

•Two lunches and two dinners

•Private English-speaking guide for the whole tour

•Tours and entrances per the itinerary

•Coach transfer to Milan International Airport on Day 4 with English-speaking guide assistance

•Economy class flight from Rome to Milan booked by RSSC

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Any meals or beverages not listed above

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on the internal flight between Rome and Milan

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs occasionally. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.

Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $6,399 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.