trip includes - Legendary Journeys

ITINERARY:Day 1 ~ Travel to Ft. LauderdaleToday you travel to the Ft. Lauderdale pierto board the 89,000-ton MSC Poesia foryour 18 day transatlantic cruise. She carries2,514 guests, has a cruising speed of 23knots and is 964 feet long.Days 2 & 3 ~ Days at SeaYou have two full days at sea to explore allthe MSC Poesia has to offer.Day 4 ~ New York CityYou’ll never run out of things to do in thecity that never sleeps, from the bright lightsof Broadway and Times Square to the city’sworld-renowned museums, shopping,and vast culinary choices. It’s an incrediblydiverse and active place, consisting ofan intricate patchwork of neighborhoods,each with its own character and history, yetseamlessly coexisting.Days 5 - 8 ~ Days at SeaEnjoy four relaxing days at sea. Try yourhand at Lady Luck in the casino, sip a coolbeverage on the open deck, relax with agood book or do nothing at all. The choiceis yours!Days 9 & 10 ~ Ponta Delgada, AzoresThe Azores are made up of nine islands thatbelong to Portugal and are located in theNorth Atlantic Ocean about 800 miles off itscoast. The most important city is Ponta Delgada,located on the island of São Miguel.Make sure you try the pineapple, called the“King of Fruits” and “Fruit of Kings.” It’ssimply delicious.Day 11 ~ Day at SeaYou have another full day at sea to exploreall the MSC Poesia has to offer.Days 12 & 13 ~ Lisbon, PortugalThe capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a legendarycity with over 20 centuries of History.Lisbon is home to many popular festivities,exquisite shopping, exciting nightlife, andfascinating museums. You can gaze at themarvelous manor-houses, century old farmsand masterpieces of architecture.Day 14 ~ LaCoruna, SpainLocated on Spain’s northwest Atlantic coast,this ancient city is a pleasing blend of theold and new. It is the site of the oldest Romanlighthouse in the world and the earlytraining ground of the young Picasso. Inaddition to its collection of Romanesquestreets, squares and medieval churches,La Coruna’s dazzling beaches and livelynightlife have made it a favorite vacationdestination.Day 15 ~ Day at SeaPerhaps you will indulge in a luxuriousmassage, facial or pedicure. If that doesn’tinterest you maybe you will participate inthe many activities offered on board.Day 16 ~ Dover, EnglandEstablished nearly 2,000 years ago, this capitalcity of England London is one the mostinfluential business, financial and culturalcenters in the world. Its collection of iconiclandmarks, world-famous museums andabundance of beautiful countryside makeLondon a can’t-miss port on any Europeanitinerary. Located on the coast of theEnglish Channel, Dover serves as a gatewayto London. You won’t want to miss the100-million-year-old White Cliffs of Dover,or the gargantuan Dover Castle.Day 17 ~ Day at SeaYou have another full day at sea to relax.You may decide to try your luck in thecasino, stroll on the open deck or lounge onthe pool deck with a good book.Day 18 ~ Arrive Kiel, GermanyTransfer to AmsterdamThis morning the MSC Poesia arrives inKiel, Germany. After debarking you aretransferred to Amsterdam where you checkinto your first class (3-star) hotel for twonights.Day 19 ~ Amsterdam at LeisureFounded in the late 12th century as a smallfishing village, Amsterdam is now the largestcity in the Netherlands. This beautifulcity on the banks of the Amstel River isknown for a wealth of popular tourist attractions,including: outstanding museums,a world-class symphony orchestra, the VanGogh Museum and the Anne Frank House.It’s a fabulous addition worthy of any cruiseitinerary.Day 20 ~ Transfer to ParisCheck into HotelToday you travel to Paris and check intoyour first class 3-star) hotel for two nights.Day 21 ~ Paris at LeisureA vista that takes in the Seine, Notre Dame,the Eiffel Tower, and mansard roofs all inone gorgeous sweep is enough to convinceyou that Paris is indeed the most beautifulcity on earth. Whether you opt for the touristy,historic, fashion-conscious, bourgeois,or bohemian arty Paris, one thing is certain,the City of Light will always enthrall.Day 22 ~ Fly HomeToday your journey comes to an end. Youare transferred to the airport for your flightback to the USA with wonderful memoriesof your Holland Tulips & Paris Transatlanticcrusie tour.