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ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Itinerary for Oct 4 — Oct 13, 2013

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Day One: Friday, October 04 - Depart North America 
In Transit: Depart North America for Barcelona, Spain

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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: Located in a fully restored historical building, in a central position just two blocks from "La Pedrera" ( Gaudi - Casa Mila) and four blocks from Plaza Catalunya.

Contact info:
Roger de Lluria, 60
Barcelona, 08009 Spain
phone: +34 93 272 00 50
Room amenities: Private facilities, hair dryer, in room a/c & heating, tel., Satellite TV, Minibar, Safe deposit box. Wi-fi

Facility amenities: Restaurant, Bar, Lounge and a spacious Lobby, lift to all floors. Internet and wi-fi in public areas

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBD
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for details

Check in time: 4:00 PM

Day Two: Saturday, October 05 - Arrival and Orientation in Barcelona 
Arrive To: Arrive to Barcelona and check into hotel. Your group leader will welcome you at the airport and help with the check-in process. Please note as a general rule rooms are generally available around 2:00pm.

Lunch: Lunch on your own.

Afternoon: Drive and walking exploration of Bario Gotico, the medieval center of Barcelnoa. Afterwards meet with your group leader for a welcome and orientation session at the hotel.

Dinner: Welcome dinner at the hotel.

Lodging: Hotel Catalonia Berna

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Launched from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Venice on July 4, 2010, the 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired interior design and art collection. Holland America Line has installed an array of works valued at over $3 million, ranging from antiques by traditional Dutch masters to creations by renowned contemporary artists. Some pieces reflect the Dutch Golden Age while others, such as the spectacular centerpiece in the atrium, express a contemporary curiosity. Adorning the ceiling of Nieuw Amsterdam is an eye-catching abstract sculpture of the inverted New York skyline made from clear translucent blocks that hang upside-down. The sculpture was created by husband and wife Italian artists Gilbert Lebigre and Corinne Roger of Creazioni Lebigre & Roger. The significant collection, which includes works by celebrated artists Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein, continues with astounding displays throughout the ship.

Ship Information: Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 2,106 Crew members: 929 Gross tonnage: 86,700grt Length: 936 feet Beam: 105.8 Maximum speed: 23.9 knots

Contact info:
Corporate Headquarters
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119 USA
phone: 206-281-3535
web: www.hollandamerica.com

Facility amenities: The new ship continues several much-admired Holland America Line features, including outside-view, glass elevators at midship; the Explorations Café -- a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times; the Pinnacle Grill and Pinnacle Bar; the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens; an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland America Line; and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship will feature the family-style Canaletto Italian restaurant.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Three: Sunday, October 06 - Barcelona / Gaudi's Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell / La Pedrera 
Breakfast: Breakfast buffet at hotel. Check out of Barcelona hotel.

Morning: Enjoy a guided visit inside the "Templo Expiatiorio de La Sagrada Familia". Originally conceived in a modest orthodox neo-Gothic style, the project changed direction and scale under Gaudi, who used the opportunity to reflect his own spiritual and nationalist feelings, spending most of the rest of his working life in the project. Next we explore Parc Guell, built between 1900-1914, an ambitious and visionary project commissioned to Antoni Gaudi by Don Eusebio Guell as a private housing estate furnished with paths, recreational areas and decorative monuments. Ceramic mosaics and decorations found throughout the park were mostly executed by the architect J.M. Jujol, who assisted Gaudi on many of his projects. Another of Gaudi’s important collaborators, Francesc Berenguer, designed and built a house in the park in 1904, in which Gaudi was persuaded to live for a short period, until he left to camp out at the Sagrada Familia permanently.

Lunch: Lunch on your own in Barcelona.

Afternoon: Afternoon field trip to La Pedrera. Embark the MS Nieuw Amsterdam.

Dinner: Dinner on board ship.

Lodging: MS Nieuw Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Launched from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Venice on July 4, 2010, the 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired interior design and art collection. Holland America Line has installed an array of works valued at over $3 million, ranging from antiques by traditional Dutch masters to creations by renowned contemporary artists. Some pieces reflect the Dutch Golden Age while others, such as the spectacular centerpiece in the atrium, express a contemporary curiosity. Adorning the ceiling of Nieuw Amsterdam is an eye-catching abstract sculpture of the inverted New York skyline made from clear translucent blocks that hang upside-down. The sculpture was created by husband and wife Italian artists Gilbert Lebigre and Corinne Roger of Creazioni Lebigre & Roger. The significant collection, which includes works by celebrated artists Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein, continues with astounding displays throughout the ship.

Ship Information: Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 2,106 Crew members: 929 Gross tonnage: 86,700grt Length: 936 feet Beam: 105.8 Maximum speed: 23.9 knots

Contact info:
Corporate Headquarters
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119 USA
phone: 206-281-3535
web: www.hollandamerica.com

Facility amenities: The new ship continues several much-admired Holland America Line features, including outside-view, glass elevators at midship; the Explorations Café -- a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times; the Pinnacle Grill and Pinnacle Bar; the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens; an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland America Line; and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship will feature the family-style Canaletto Italian restaurant.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Four: Monday, October 07 - At Sea 
Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Morning lecture with your study leader on board the ship.

Lunch: Lunch on board.

Afternoon: Afternoon lecture with your study leader

Dinner: Dinner on board.

Lodging: MS Nieuw Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Launched from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Venice on July 4, 2010, the 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired interior design and art collection. Holland America Line has installed an array of works valued at over $3 million, ranging from antiques by traditional Dutch masters to creations by renowned contemporary artists. Some pieces reflect the Dutch Golden Age while others, such as the spectacular centerpiece in the atrium, express a contemporary curiosity. Adorning the ceiling of Nieuw Amsterdam is an eye-catching abstract sculpture of the inverted New York skyline made from clear translucent blocks that hang upside-down. The sculpture was created by husband and wife Italian artists Gilbert Lebigre and Corinne Roger of Creazioni Lebigre & Roger. The significant collection, which includes works by celebrated artists Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein, continues with astounding displays throughout the ship.

Ship Information: Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 2,106 Crew members: 929 Gross tonnage: 86,700grt Length: 936 feet Beam: 105.8 Maximum speed: 23.9 knots

Contact info:
Corporate Headquarters
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119 USA
phone: 206-281-3535
web: www.hollandamerica.com

Facility amenities: The new ship continues several much-admired Holland America Line features, including outside-view, glass elevators at midship; the Explorations Café -- a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times; the Pinnacle Grill and Pinnacle Bar; the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens; an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland America Line; and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship will feature the family-style Canaletto Italian restaurant.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Five: Tuesday, October 08 - La Goulette / Tunis - Roman Art in the Mediterranean 
Note: There are no elevators at the Bardo Museum. Most of the exhibits are on the second and third levels. There is a 15-20 minute uphill walk to reach Sidi Bou Said from the bus parking lot. There is a fee of 1 EURO per camera at the Bardo Museum and at Carthage.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Visit the Punic and Roman ruins at Carthage, the center of the Phoenician civilization reputedly founded by Queen Dido. This busy city was once Rome's most dangerous enemy and bitter rival; today its ruins are scattered among the area's more modern construction. The ruins include the enormous Roman public baths near the seashore, the Tophet children's cemetary and the remains of what was once a five-story amphitheatre where Christians were sacrificed. The Punic ports and the ruins of Roman temples, monuments and columns will be your window on the history of these two great civilizations. Next, visit the Bardo Museum, which includes one of the richest collections of Roman mosaics in the world. Housed in the palace that was once the residence of the Beys of Tunis, the Bardo Museum boasts a collection of artifacts including statues and jewelry, displaying exquisite workmanship, design and variety. The coach will then take you to the bustling medina (Old Town) of Tunis. Disembark your coach to take in the organized chaos of the city - fruit stalls, water-bearers, leather merchants and carpet weavers.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Finally you will visit Sidi Bou Said - one of the prettiest villages in Tunisia, famous for its moorish architecture of white houses with blue shutters covered in bougainvillea. A short walk uphill will bring you to the village that sits proudly atop a cliff, commanding stunning views of the Gulf of Tunis.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship.

Lodging: MS Nieuw Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Launched from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Venice on July 4, 2010, the 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired interior design and art collection. Holland America Line has installed an array of works valued at over $3 million, ranging from antiques by traditional Dutch masters to creations by renowned contemporary artists. Some pieces reflect the Dutch Golden Age while others, such as the spectacular centerpiece in the atrium, express a contemporary curiosity. Adorning the ceiling of Nieuw Amsterdam is an eye-catching abstract sculpture of the inverted New York skyline made from clear translucent blocks that hang upside-down. The sculpture was created by husband and wife Italian artists Gilbert Lebigre and Corinne Roger of Creazioni Lebigre & Roger. The significant collection, which includes works by celebrated artists Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein, continues with astounding displays throughout the ship.

Ship Information: Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 2,106 Crew members: 929 Gross tonnage: 86,700grt Length: 936 feet Beam: 105.8 Maximum speed: 23.9 knots

Contact info:
Corporate Headquarters
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119 USA
phone: 206-281-3535
web: www.hollandamerica.com

Facility amenities: The new ship continues several much-admired Holland America Line features, including outside-view, glass elevators at midship; the Explorations Café -- a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times; the Pinnacle Grill and Pinnacle Bar; the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens; an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland America Line; and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship will feature the family-style Canaletto Italian restaurant.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Six: Wednesday, October 09 - Palermo, Sicily 
Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Morning lecture on board ship: Art During the Roman Empire

Lunch: Early lunch on board. Ship is currently scheduled to arrive in Palermo at 12:00pm.

Afternoon: Afternoon exploration of the Sicilian capital of Palermo, once a Phoenician stronghold and a historic Roman trading center. Marvel at the the Norman Royal Palace and the Palatine Chapel as your local expert discusses the creative confluence of Latin, Byzantine and Arab cultures. Continue on to San Giovanni degli Eremiti and Palermo Cathedral, built in 1185, with its fascinating porphyry tombs.

Dinner: Dinner on board

Lodging: MS Nieuw Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Launched from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Venice on July 4, 2010, the 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired interior design and art collection. Holland America Line has installed an array of works valued at over $3 million, ranging from antiques by traditional Dutch masters to creations by renowned contemporary artists. Some pieces reflect the Dutch Golden Age while others, such as the spectacular centerpiece in the atrium, express a contemporary curiosity. Adorning the ceiling of Nieuw Amsterdam is an eye-catching abstract sculpture of the inverted New York skyline made from clear translucent blocks that hang upside-down. The sculpture was created by husband and wife Italian artists Gilbert Lebigre and Corinne Roger of Creazioni Lebigre & Roger. The significant collection, which includes works by celebrated artists Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein, continues with astounding displays throughout the ship.

Ship Information: Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 2,106 Crew members: 929 Gross tonnage: 86,700grt Length: 936 feet Beam: 105.8 Maximum speed: 23.9 knots

Contact info:
Corporate Headquarters
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119 USA
phone: 206-281-3535
web: www.hollandamerica.com

Facility amenities: The new ship continues several much-admired Holland America Line features, including outside-view, glass elevators at midship; the Explorations Café -- a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times; the Pinnacle Grill and Pinnacle Bar; the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens; an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland America Line; and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship will feature the family-style Canaletto Italian restaurant.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Seven: Thursday, October 10 - Civitavecchia / Rome - Renaissance Art & Michaelangelo 
Breakfast: Breakfast on board

Morning: Coach departs Civitavecchia for Rome. En-route enjoy a lecture on The Renaissance. Field trip to the Vatican Museum.

Lunch: Lunch at a restaurant in Rome

Afternoon: Afternoon excursion: Rome city sights drive.

Dinner: Dinner on board the ship.

Lodging: MS Nieuw Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Launched from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Venice on July 4, 2010, the 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired interior design and art collection. Holland America Line has installed an array of works valued at over $3 million, ranging from antiques by traditional Dutch masters to creations by renowned contemporary artists. Some pieces reflect the Dutch Golden Age while others, such as the spectacular centerpiece in the atrium, express a contemporary curiosity. Adorning the ceiling of Nieuw Amsterdam is an eye-catching abstract sculpture of the inverted New York skyline made from clear translucent blocks that hang upside-down. The sculpture was created by husband and wife Italian artists Gilbert Lebigre and Corinne Roger of Creazioni Lebigre & Roger. The significant collection, which includes works by celebrated artists Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein, continues with astounding displays throughout the ship.

Ship Information: Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 2,106 Crew members: 929 Gross tonnage: 86,700grt Length: 936 feet Beam: 105.8 Maximum speed: 23.9 knots

Contact info:
Corporate Headquarters
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119 USA
phone: 206-281-3535
web: www.hollandamerica.com

Facility amenities: The new ship continues several much-admired Holland America Line features, including outside-view, glass elevators at midship; the Explorations Café -- a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times; the Pinnacle Grill and Pinnacle Bar; the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens; an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland America Line; and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship will feature the family-style Canaletto Italian restaurant.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Eight: Friday, October 11 - Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy 
Breakfast: Breakfast on board

Morning: Morning Field Trip: Explore Genova. Once the largest town in Medieval Europe, Genova is filled with history and treasures. Visit the Palazzo Rosso, with beautiful frescoes, paintings from famous painters such as Van Dyck, and rooms with original furniture by the family Brignole. Continue through a corridor to Palazzo Tursi where Paganini violin is displayed. Strada Nuova museum - UNESCO World Heritage Site - connects three important Genoese palaces: Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Doria Tursi.

Lunch: Late lunch in a restaurant in Genova.

Afternoon: Coach back to Santa Margherita and board the ship. Ship departs Santa Margherita at 5:00pm.

Dinner: Dinner on board.

Lodging: MS Nieuw Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Launched from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Venice on July 4, 2010, the 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired interior design and art collection. Holland America Line has installed an array of works valued at over $3 million, ranging from antiques by traditional Dutch masters to creations by renowned contemporary artists. Some pieces reflect the Dutch Golden Age while others, such as the spectacular centerpiece in the atrium, express a contemporary curiosity. Adorning the ceiling of Nieuw Amsterdam is an eye-catching abstract sculpture of the inverted New York skyline made from clear translucent blocks that hang upside-down. The sculpture was created by husband and wife Italian artists Gilbert Lebigre and Corinne Roger of Creazioni Lebigre & Roger. The significant collection, which includes works by celebrated artists Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein, continues with astounding displays throughout the ship.

Ship Information: Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 2,106 Crew members: 929 Gross tonnage: 86,700grt Length: 936 feet Beam: 105.8 Maximum speed: 23.9 knots

Contact info:
Corporate Headquarters
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119 USA
phone: 206-281-3535
web: www.hollandamerica.com

Facility amenities: The new ship continues several much-admired Holland America Line features, including outside-view, glass elevators at midship; the Explorations Café -- a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times; the Pinnacle Grill and Pinnacle Bar; the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens; an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland America Line; and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship will feature the family-style Canaletto Italian restaurant.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Nine: Saturday, October 12 - Toulon, France 
Breakfast: Breakfast on board

Morning: Begin by driving through the lovely Provencal countryside to the charming ancient town of Aix. Your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the Cours Mirabeau - one of the city's wide avenues shaded by 200-year old trees. Built on the site of the city's medieval ramparts, the trees form a verdant tunnel to protect pedestrians from the heat of teh Provencal sun. On your walk you will notice the elegant facades of the mansions along teh Cours, with their wrought iron balconies and finely-carved doorways. View the old Mazarin District begun by Archbishop Michel Mazarin in 1646. Originally inhabited by artisans and separated from other parts of the city, it later attracted the nobility and is noted for its walled gardens. Discover beautiful St. Sauveur Cathedral, with its many different and contrasting architectural styles. This eclectic legacy of building is the result of structural additions and renovations done between the 5th and 18th centuries. Most notable are the 12th-century Romanesque nave, where bits of a Roman-era wall were used in a new wall, and the 15th-century Gothic portal.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Return by coach to the ship in Toulon

Dinner: Dinner on board.

Lodging: MS Nieuw Amsterdam

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Ten: Sunday, October 13 - Barcelona / Disembark 
Breakfast: Breakfast on board before disembarkation.

Morning: Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport. To allow time for the ship to clear customs, passengers to disembark and the transfer to the airport, we do not recommend booking flights that depart before 12:00 noon

Meals Included: Breakfast
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