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April 23-May 2, 2010
Highlights:
Round trip scheduled airfare
Round trip transfers between airports,hotels, and cruise ship
1 night hotel in Barcelona
7 nights accommodations aboard the Norwegian Jade
All Meals aboard the ship
Discovery Program guide
Pre-departure orientation and travel documents
Mediterranean Ports Visited:
Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, Palma
Through a special partnership with Pleasanton Chamber member Chamber Discoveries,
this experience is available for the special price of
$1,949*
per person, double occupancy.
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*For outside cabin, add $300 per person
Balcony cabin, add $450 per person
Single traveler supplement inside cabin, add $500
Single outside cabin, add $700
Single balcony, add $1000
Final payment is due 100 days before departure (January 15, 2010)
Brochure and Registration Form
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Preliminary Itinerary
Day 1: Board your overnight flight
Day 2: Arrival in Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona, Spain. Relish this city that is brimming with wonder and excitement. Upon arrival we will be transported to our hotel for the evening..
Day 3: Barcelona
The morning is at leisure for you to enjoy this beautiful city. This afternoon we will be transported to the pier where we will board our cruise ship and begin our journey. (see Day 7 for
link to ship description)
Day 4: Monte Carlo
Sure to be a highlight is our excursion to Monaco today. Monaco is an independent principality about half the size of New York City's Central Park, with a population of 27,000. Monte Carlo is the site of the well-known casino and a glittering center of international social life. Our city tour will include entrance into the 19th-century Romanesque Cathedral, the sight of Princess Grace's tomb.
Day 5: Livorno (Florence-Pisa)
How lucky to visit Livorno, the region of Florence and Pisa resplendent in art and history. Lean to the left to view the Leaning Tower of Pisa and its Bell Tower. Visit beautiful Florence; visit Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and Michelangelo's David. Here in the heart of Tuscany you will be surrounded by the best art, culture and food the world has to offer.
Day 6: Civitavecchia (Rome)
Citivecchia is the port closest to Rome. A renaissance fort guards the city that was once the capital of the world's most powerful empire. In Rome, be sure to visit St. Peter's Basilica and The Pantheon, too. The Colosseum stands as a reminder of a mighty empire.
Day 7: Day at Sea
Today is a day spent at sea. This is a nice time to get acquainted with your ship, the NORWEGIAN JADE

Day 8: Naples - Pompeii
Arrive in Naples today. From here you will have the opportunity to choose many different excursions. Explore the well-preserved, ancient city of Pompeii. From the port you will see a modern skyline framed by Mount Vesuvious. You may also choose to visit the town of Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast and the Isle of Capri.
Day 9: Palma
Palma, founded by the Romans some 2,100 years ago, is full of important monuments. Perhaps take a drive to the Bellver Castle, built 650 years ago. Visit Spain's second-largest Gothic-style cathedral and enjoy some free time before returning tro your ship.
Day 10: Barcelona-USA
Following breakfast we will be transferred to the airport for our return flight home.
(Shore excursions optional)
For more information, contact Kate D'Or
kate@pleasanton.org or 925-846-5858 ext. 203
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