Italy

Odyssey at Sea: The Coasts of Italy

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Aboard our first-ever floating campus, learn about both hidden and celebrated gems along the coasts of one of Europe’s most romantic and culture-filled countries.

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Italy

Odyssey at Sea: The Coasts of Italy

Aboard our first-ever floating campus, learn about both hidden and celebrated gems along the coasts of one of Europe’s most romantic and culture-filled countries.

Ocean Voyages

Adventure Afloat Study Cruise

Activity Level

Length

13 days

Starts at

4,499

Special Offer

Flights start at

FREE

Program No. 23512 RJ

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Sep 9 - Sep 20, 2022

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Ship Inside 5,599

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Deposit at Enrollment: 1,200
Final payment due: 64 days before departure date

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Should you transfer or cancel, apart from the fees described below, you will also be responsible for any penalties we would incur for non-refundable transportation arrangements made on your behalf.

Note: These fees apply to at least one date of this program, but may vary by date.

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129 to 60 days prior to program start date

Transfer Fee: 50 % of order total

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February 15, 2020 to 130 days prior to program start date

Transfer Fee: $1200.00

Cancel Fee: $1200.00

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Date	Transfer Fee	Cancel Fee
less than 60 days prior to program start date	100 % of order total	100 % of order total
129 to 60 days prior to program start date	50 % of order total	50 % of order total
February 15, 2020 to 130 days prior to program start date	$1200.00	$1200.00
up to February 14, 2020	$0.00	$0.00

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13 days

12 nights

32 meals

11B 10L 11D

In Transit to Program

In Flight

Arrive Rome, Transfer to Hotel, Orientation

Rome

Explore Rome, Transfer to port, Board Aegean Odyssey

At Sea

Port of Livorno, Florence

At Sea

Port of Livorno, Siena, San Gimignano

At Sea

At Sea, Lectures throughout the day

At Sea

Naples, Vesuvius 79 CE, Herculaneum

At Sea

Port of Messina - Taormina, Sicily

At Sea

Port of Taranto, Trulli of Alberobello

At Sea

Kotor, Walking Exploration

At Sea

At Sea, Lectures, Shipboard Activities

At Sea

Venice, St. Mark's Square & Basilica, Doge's Palace

Venice

Venice, Disembarkation, Program Concludes

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At a Glance

Buon giorno (good morning)! Whether uncovering ancient towns preserved under volcanic ash or discovering the heart of the Renaissance, it’s going to be another spectacular day in Italy on board the Aegean Odyssey. Cast off on Road Scholar’s first-ever floating campus as you sail from the canals of Venice to the architecture of Naples to the art of Florence alongside our experts. Unlike most cruise ships that are briefly in port, you’ll have overnight stays in many locations, giving you plenty of opportunity for deeper exploration. Indulge in a little vita all’italiana (life, Italian style) on our favorite ship as you fall in love with one of Europe’s most romantic and culture-filled countries.

Activity Level

Choose Your Pace

This program offers two activity levels to choose from on every departure date: one that has less walking and fewer stairs and another at a more active pace.

Best of all, you’ll…

Enjoy a water taxi ride down the Grand Canal to the Rialto, followed by an expert-led exploration of St. Mark’s Square, while in Venice.
Explore the doomed ancient town Herculaneum, preserved under the flow of a Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79.
Discover the heart of the Renaissance in Florence, including visits to the Accademia, home to the famous David, and the Duomo.
Sail exclusively with ship mates who are all Road Scholar participants, as dedicated to learning as you are.

General Notes

We’ll have up to 350 Road Scholar participants on the ship, divided into groups of 35 for shore excursions. Please note roommate matching is available in categories F, H and L.

Featured Expert

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Silvia Maccari

With strong roots in traditional Tuscan cooking, Silvia Maccari has taught at the Scuola di Arte Culinaria Cordon Bleu di Firenze and the Leiths School of Food and Wine in London. She works with Marriott UK and Continental Europe as a food expert and chef trainer. She is the author of “A Spasso con Camilla,” a culinary travel book through Italy, as well as articles published on both Corriere della Sera in Italy and Italian cooking and living in the United States.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

Silvia Maccari View biography

Joseph Paul Cassar View biography

Joseph Paul Cassar is a professor of art at the University of Maryland University College. He designs online art courses for the university as well as for the New York Times Knowledge Network. He also lectures at the Smithsonian Institute, Johns Hopkins University Osher Program, Towson University, Notre Dame University and York College of Pennsylvania. He has written several books on Maltese modern artists and has won awards for academic excellence. He is the 2019 recipient of the Malta Society of Arts' Gold Medal.

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13 days

12 nights

32 meals

11 B 10 L 11 D

DAY

In Transit to Program

In Flight

DAY

Arrive Rome, Transfer to Hotel, Orientation

Rome

NH Collection Roma Centro

Activity note: Hotel check-in begins at 2:00 p.m. Getting on/off a motorcoach with 4-5 steps up/down. Transfer from the airport to hotel will take approximately 40 minutes.

Afternoon: Check in at the hotel and take some time to rest and settle in before Orientation. Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m. Orientation: We will gather this afternoon with the Group Leader, who will greet everyone and lead introductions. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. In most ports, we will have shuttle busses, or tender boats, running from/to the ship during the day for your convenience if you wish to explore independently. The extent and duration of elective walking and other free time activities depend on personal choice. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Dinner: In the hotel dining room, have what you like from the dinner buffet with beverage choices of wine, coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase.

Evening: At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.

DAY

Explore Rome, Transfer to port, Board Aegean Odyssey

At Sea

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Driving approximately 45 miles (71 km) to the port of Civitavecchia, about 1 hour. Walking up to 2 miles, uneven surfaces, cobblestones.

Breakfast: At the hotel

Morning: After checking out of the hotel, we'll be led by a local expert and will enjoy a panoramic exploration of the Eternal City. In the late morning, transfer approximately one hour to the Civitavecchia port and embark the Aegean Odyssey.

Lunch: In the Terrace Café.

Afternoon: After completing boarding procedures and getting your cabin, take some time to unpack, freshen up, and relax. Then begin to become familiar with this comfortable ship that will be our floating home for the duration of the program. The ship’s friendly and courteous staff are scrupulous about hygiene and you will find numerous dispensers with hand-sanitizer we are encouraged to use. Along with everyone on board, we will meet at muster stations when called for the ship’s safety drill. Orientation: We will gather late afternoon for a ship-board orientation. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. The extent and duration of elective walking and other free time activities is according to personal choice. In most ports, complimentary shuttle buses will be available for those who wish to explore independently.

Dinner: Aboard ship, have dinner in the venue of your choice: the à la carte Marco Polo restaurant, open for dinner as well as lunch on full days at sea; and the Terrace Café with its extensive buffet, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals feature fresh local ingredients in tasty preparations. Both restaurants offer open-seating dining. All meals aboard ship are included, as well as afternoon tea and late night snacks. Non-alcoholic beverages plus select wines at dinner are included; other beverages are available for purchase.

Evening: On different evenings aboard ship, there will be activities to choose from such as a guest speaker, a performance by talented musicians, and opportunities for interaction with fellow Road Scholars. There is also a well-stocked library with daily newspapers received via satellite. Each evening, a briefing memo/daily journal will be placed in our cabins with highlights of the next day’s activities. Most mornings will begin with a group stretch session. On each full day of the program, we will gather with our Group Leader for an informal “port talk” about what’s ahead.

DAY

Port of Livorno, Florence

At Sea

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving approximately 100 miles from Livorno to Florence; approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 2 miles; uneven terrain, cobblestones, stairs, uphill segments.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café — and on the Lido Deck in nice weather — there are hot and cold dishes to choose from such as eggs, breakfast meats, cereals, fruits, breads, pastries, and a variety of healthy choices as well as milk, juice, coffee, tea, water. Meals feature fresh ingredients in tasty preparations.

Morning: We'll board a motorcoach for a full day in the magical city of Florence. We'll begin with a walking field trip that will include a visit to the Accademia, which houses the larger than life statue of David by Michelangelo. We’ll take in more sights including the Duomo and have some time to explore independently at your own pace. You might like to climb the 463 steps to the top of the Duomo for its spectacular views, visit a gelateria for that famous frozen treat, or marvel at the wondrous art collections housed in the city's many museums.

Lunch: In a local restaurant.

Afternoon: We'll continue our exploration of Florence with a walk to the Ponte Vecchio for views up and down the Arno River. Take a little free time to explore on your own before returning to the ship. We will gather aboard ship for a port talk at the end of the day.

Dinner: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

Evening: At leisure. Enjoy activities aboard ship, spend time with fellow Road Scholars, and be sure to check the briefing memo/daily bulletin placed in our cabins with highlights for tomorrow. The ship is scheduled to remain in port overnight.

DAY

Port of Livorno, Siena, San Gimignano

At Sea

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Driving approximately 160 miles (252 km) from Livorno to Siena and San Gimignano roundtip; approximately 4 hours. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day with periods of standing; uneven paths, cobblestones, mostly level urban stone sidewalks, pedestrian-only roads with inclines and descents. NOTE: Due to timing and space restrictions, some groups will start in San Gimignano, rather than Siena.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café or on the Lido Deck in nice weather.

Morning: This morning, we'll board a motorcoach for a showcase of the Middle Ages on display in the Tuscan hill towns of Sienna and San Gimignano. Siena, where the medieval tradition of bareback horseback riding was practiced in its main square Piazza Del Campo, is today noted by UNESCO for its unique heritage. Our local expert will explain this rich history on our walking field trip.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: San Gimignano, originally an Etruscan town, retains much of its medieval aspects. The city walls and medieval towers adorn its skyline visible for everyone to admire. At one time 77 towers were standing in the city. They were used by rivaling families in order to gain the advantage of higher ground. At the heart of San Gimignano lies Piazza della Cisterna. Here, led by our local expert, we will learn about this ancient town.

Dinner: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

DAY

At Sea, Lectures throughout the day

At Sea

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café or on the Lido Deck in nice weather.

Morning: Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship as we sail from Naples to Livorno. Our course will take us past the islands of Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba.

Lunch: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship, including a lecture on topics relevant to our program. We will gather for a port talk at the end of the afternoon.

Dinner: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

DAY

Naples, Vesuvius 79 CE, Herculaneum

At Sea

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 3 miles; varied terrain, stairs in archaeology park.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café or on the Lido Deck in nice weather.

Morning: We will set out on a field trip, via motorcoach, to the doomed ancient resort town of Herculaneum. Mount Vesuvius erupted on the 24th of August in the year 79 CE. The town of Herculaneum was overwhelmed by a massive mudflow 16 meters deep. The depth of the ash left much of Herculaneum very well preserved, including wooden structures and food! This UNESCO World Heritage site offers an in depth view into the daily lives of ancient Romans. We will return to port at the end of the field trip where you are welcome to enjoy free time aboard ship or stay ashore and explore independently.

Lunch: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant, or choose to dine ashore on your own.

Afternoon: Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship, including a lecture on topics related to the program, or take advantage of the shuttle bus available for independent exploration.

Dinner: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

DAY

Port of Messina - Taormina, Sicily

At Sea

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Walking up to 3 miles; varied terrain.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café or on the Lido Deck in nice weather.

Morning: Upon arrival at the port of Messina, we will board a motorcoach to explore Sicily's hill top town of Taormina. Taormina nestels a myriad of hidden gems dating back to the Roman era and bearing witness to where the Romans simulated historical battles. With our local expert we will climb the cable car to the top and explore the winding streets to admire various structures of civil and military architecture.

Lunch: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship. At the end of the afternoon, we will gather with our Group Leader for a port talk.

Dinner: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

DAY

Port of Taranto, Trulli of Alberobello

At Sea

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 50 miles, approximately 1 hour each way. Walking up to 3 miles; variable terrain.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café or on the Lido Deck in nice weather.

Morning: After arriving and docking at Taranto, we'll board a motorcoach and ride to the Trulli of Alberobello. Located in the Puglia region of Southern Italy, these are mortarless, drywall dwellings made with limestone and topped with white-tipped, cone-shaped roofs. Here, we will learn about the UNESCO-recognized, prehistoric building technique still in use and habitable today. This example of architecture so typical of this region that it offers the opportunity to learn how simplicity of design stands the test of time. After this field trip, we will return to the ship.

Lunch: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship. Late afternoon, we will gather for a port talk. The ship is scheduled to leave Taranto on our journey to Kotor, Montenegro.

Dinner: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

Evening: At leisure. Enjoy activities aboard ship, spend time with fellow Road Scholars, and be sure to check the briefing memo/daily bulletin placed in our cabins with highlights for tomorrow.

DAY

Kotor, Walking Exploration

At Sea

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Getting on/off tenders. Walking approximately 2 miles throughout the day; elective climb to ascend the City Walls 1,000+ steps.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café or on the Lido Deck.

Morning: After stepping off the ship and boarding tender vessels, our Group Leader or a local expert will lead our exploration of Kotor’s old town — small, but one of the best preserved on the Adriatic. This UNESCO World Heritage site is famed for exceptional architecture in a stunning natural setting. Founded by the Romans, Kotor developed into an important center of commerce and the arts. Traded back and forth between empires, its history is tempestuous. It was a prized city in the Venetian empire, and Venetian influence is apparent everywhere including the impressive city wall. At the end of the field trip, we will return to the ship.

Lunch: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship. In the late afternoon, we will gather for a port talk.

Dinner: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

DAY

At Sea, Lectures, Shipboard Activities

At Sea

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café or on the Lido Deck in nice weather.

Morning: Free time to enjoy the ship’s amenities, spend time with fellow Road Scholars, pick up a good book in the library, or just relax to the rhythm of the waves.

Lunch: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time. Enjoy the activities of your choice aboard ship, including a lecture on topics relevant to our program. In the late afternoon, we will gather for our first port talk.

Dinner: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

DAY

Venice, St. Mark's Square & Basilica, Doge's Palace

Venice

B,L,D

MV Aegean Odyssey

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking about 5 miles; flat, slippery stones, steps, no handrails; standing up to 2 hours. Extent and duration of free time activities dependent on personal preference.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café or on the Lido Deck in nice weather.

Morning: We will enjoy an orientation walk in St. Mark’s Square. Piazza San Marco is the largest public space in the city, called the "drawing room of Europe" in the 19th century. It is also one of the most impressive public squares anywhere with the Basilica di San Marco (Basilica of St Mark), Campanile (bell tower), and Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace), commonly called the Doge’s Palace.

Lunch: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant, or choose to dine ashore on your own.

Afternoon: Free time. Enjoy activities of your choice aboard ship, or take advantage of this time to explore independently.

Dinner: Your choice of the Terrace Café or Marco Polo Restaurant.

DAY

Venice, Disembarkation, Program Concludes

In Flight

Activity note: Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Disembarkation begins as early as 2:00 a.m. or earlier depending on local schedules. Refer to your personal air itinerary for specific flight information.

Breakfast: In the Terrace Café or on the Lido Deck in nice weather.

Morning: We will complete disembarkation procedures. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!

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