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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/23/2010 - 6/5/2010	$7,890
6/2/2010 - 6/15/2010	$7,890
6/12/2010 - 6/25/2010	$7,890
9/25/2010 - 10/8/2010	$7,890
10/5/2010 - 10/18/2010	$7,890

What's Included

•   All gratuities to Tauck Director(s) and cruise ship staff

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

Day 1: Benvenuto a Roma!
Welcome to remarkable Rome! A transfer from Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicinco to Rome Cavalieri, The Waldorf=Astoria Collection is included. Please join us this evening to meet your fellow travelers at our welcome reception and dinner.
Overnight: Rome Cavalieri, The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, Rome, Italy
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Rome's glories and after-hours at the Vatican Museums
Ancient Rome unfolds before you as you view the Circus Maximum, Piazza Barberini and Bernini’s famous fountain, the ruins of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum during a morning sightseeing tour. This evening features a Tauck Exclusive – a guided after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums, including the Candelabra Gallery, Map Gallery, the Tapestries and the incomparable Sistine Chapel... all yours to explore  without the usual daytime crowds! (Day of the visit may vary).                                                                                           
Overnight: Rome Cavalieri, The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, Rome, Italy
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: • St. Peter's and your Mediterranean Sea voyage begins
A guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest and most famous churches in the world, precedes your travels to the port of Civitavecchia to board Le Levant and set sail across the blue Mediterranean Sea for the start of your 10-night cruise!
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: • Treasures under the Tuscan sun
Le Levant arrives in Tuscany for a full day of exploration. View the Romanesque churches and Roman amphitheatre enclosed by the medieval walls of Lucca, where you'll enjoy lunch, before traveling on to Pisa for a walking tour of the "Square of Miracles." Anchored at each corner are outstanding examples of medieval architecture – of which the famous Leaning Tower is just one.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: • Monte-Carlo on the Riviera
Your day begins with a guided tour of glamorous Monte-Carlo, heart of the tiny Principality of Monaco, including Monaco-Ville, the city-state's old medieval center – dubbed "the Rock" – where the Grimaldi family has ruled since the 13th century. You'll visit the late-19th-century cathedral, where the late Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married in the 1950s, and now lie in rest along with other members of Monaco's royal family.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: • Sailing the Mediterranean Sea to Barcelona
The whole day is yours to enjoy aboard Le Levant as she cruises off the French coast of the Mediterranean Sea, bound for Barcelona on the northeastern coast of Spain. As you get to know the captain and crew of your intimate yacht, you'll truly feel like you're sailing with friends... and you'll be welcome to check out the bridge, too.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: • Best of Barcelona – Gaudi and Picasso
Arrive in Barcelona where sightseeing includes the Gothic quarter, Las Ramblas and El Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudi I Cornet’s famous unfinished cathedral. Following lunch, you can spend the remainder of the day discovering the charms of Barcelona in your own way; admission is included for a visit to the Picasso Museum. And you'll enjoy private shuttle bus transfers between the ship and the city for Tauck guests only. Savor a special tapas dinner aboard ship tonight.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: • Magic of Majorca
There are few islands in the Mediterranean Sea more lovely than Majorca in the Balearic Islands. The summer home of Spanish royals since the days of Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain, the island has had a turbulent history, having once been occupied by the Romans and the Moors, to name but two conquerors, and was frequently sacked by the Vikings. But the island reflects beauty and peace today, as you explore the capital city of Palma de Majorca and the 14th-century village of Valldemossa.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: • A day at sea en route to Tunisia
A day at sea brings another opportunity to enjoy the many pleasures of sailing aboard the intimate Le Levant as she heads south on a full-day’s sail to the North African coast. Dining is a treat, as the culinary staff offers an innovative menu featuring the highest quality ingredients available. From a quick bite on the Sun Deck to a formal dinner in the panoramic restaurant, the crew of Le Levant knows how to orchestrate a truly memorable dining experience on the Mediterranean Sea!
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: • Treasures in Tunis and Carthage
Le Levant arrives on the North African coast for a shore excursion to Tunisia. Discover magnificent Roman mosaics at the Bardo Museum; take a walk through the streets of Mdina with a local guide; and explore the spectacular ruins of ancient Carthage. Then it's back aboard Le Levant for an evening's sail to Sicily.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11: • A look at Sicilian antiquities
An array of multi-cultural influences shaped the character of the Sicilian city of Palermo, from architecture to cuisine. Admire the beauty of the Palazzo dei Normani, the grace of the 16th-century Fontana Pretoria, the magnitude of the Teatro Massimo and the eccentric decorations of the Porto Nuovo. Sample an authentic taste of Palermo at a local restaurant featuring regional specialties and enjoy free time to spend as you wish.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12: • Napoli and the relics of Pompeii
Dock at Naples on the Italian mainland for a visit to the poignant site of ancient Pompeii, where you'll explore remnants of this Roman city unearthed many centuries after a massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius buried it under volcanic ash. Later, take a guided tour of Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples and view one of the world's greatest collections of Greek and Roman antiquities; alternatively, spend the afternoon seeing Naples on your own or relaxing back aboard Le Levant.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Levant
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13: Disembark and homeward bound
After disembarking Le Levant this morning in Civitavecchia, a transfer is included from the ship to Leonardo da Vinci Airport to catch your flight home. Tauck's Mediterranean Sea cruise ends at 9:30 AM at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. Allow 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

Sightseeing Highlights

Romantic, enchanting, charming and delightful aptly describe the timeless ports of the Mediterranean you’ll explore with Tauck on a cruise aboard the yacht Le Levant. A two-night stay in Rome at a 5-star deluxe resort hotel complements Tauck’s in-depth sightseeing. • = cruise day 1. Arrive Rome Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Rome Cavalieri, The Waldorf=Astoria Collection. A transfer is included from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino to Rome Cavalieri, The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, a 5-star oasis of tranquility within 15 private acres of lush parkland with Vatican views. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals D 2. Rome / After-Hours Vatican Visit After a Rome city tour including Piazza Barberini, Bernini’s fountain, the Circus Maximus, the Forum and the Colosseum, enjoy a Tauck Exclusive – an after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums (day may vary); visit the Candelabra and Map galleries, the Tapestries and the Sistine Chapel without crowds! Meals B • 3. Glories of Rome / Embark Le Levant This morning’s sightseeing features a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in the world. Then it’s on to the port of Civitavecchia to board the yacht Le Levant for your 10-night cruise! Meals BLD • 4. Life in Tuscany / Remarkable Pisa Experience daily life “under the Tuscan sun‚” on a private Tauck shore excursion that includes lunch in the town of Lucca. Continue on to the Tuscan city of Pisa, which became a center of wealth in the Middle Ages thanks to its impressive navy and powerful position in world trade. A walking tour takes you through the “Square of Miracles,” where four major works of medieval architecture – including Pisa’s inimitable Leaning Tower – are found. Meals BLD • 5. Monte-Carlo, Monaco Upon Le Levant’s arrival in glittering, world-famous Monte-Carlo, discover the jet-setting capital of the tiny Principality of Monaco on a sightseeing tour that includes “the Rock,” – the city’s Old Town – and the Cathedral, the final resting place of Monaco’s late royal couple, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. Meals BLD • 6. Cruise to Barcelona / Day at Sea As Le Levant traverses the western Mediterranean en route to Barcelona on the northeast coast of Spain, get to know your yacht during a full day at sea – along with the Captain and crew. Unlike aboard larger vessels, cruising aboard Le Levant is like sailing with friends... and you’re always welcome to visit the bridge! Meals BLD • 7. Savor the Day in Barcelona Dock in the Catalonian city of Barcelona on Spain’s Mediterranean coast today. Sightseeing includes the Barri Gòtic, Las Ramblas and Gaudí’s unfinished La Sagrada Familia, followed by time to explore as you wish. Tauck includes admission to the Picasso Museum and private shuttle bus transfers between the ship and the city for Tauck guests only. Enjoy a special tapas dinner tonight! Meals BLD • 8. Enjoy the Pleasures of Majorca Call on Majorca today. A walking tour of Palma de Majorca includes a visit to the cathedral and lunch. Continue to 14th-century Valldemossa on the north coast. Meals BLD • 9. Sail to Tunisia / Day at Sea Spend a relaxing day at sea as your ship heads south to Tunisia on the North African coast. Meals BLD • 10. Explore Tunisia & Ancient Carthage Inspiring discoveries in Tunisia include the Roman mosaics on a visit to the Bardo Museum. Take a walking tour of Mdina, and explore the ruins of Carthage before reboarding Le Levant and charting a course for Sicily. Meals BLD • 11. A Taste of Palermo Dock in Sicily at the historic port of Palermo, noted for its colorful history and culinary specialties. See Porto Nuovo, Palazzo dei Normani, 16th-century Fontana Pretoria, and Teatro Massimo. Sample regional cuisine at a local restaurant in Palermo and enjoy time at leisure. Meals BLD • 12. Discover Naples / Ancient Pompeii Go ashore at Naples for a guided tour of the antiquities of ancient Pompeii, frozen in time by volcanic ash. After lunch, join us on a guided visit to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples. The rest of the day is free. Meals BLD 13. Disembark Ship / Journey Home Return to Civitavecchia; disembark Le Levant this morning for an included transfer to the Rome airport. Tour ends: 9:30 AM at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. Allow 21/2 hours for flight check-in. Meals B

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SPECIALS

Special Air Savings - Learn More

Hurry! Air Savings End March 26!

Special International Air Savings – Europe

Book and deposit summertime departures of the following Tauck journeys to Europe by March 26, 2010 and save $2,000 per couple off Business Class Air ($1,000 off per person) from select U.S. cities.

Savings are valid for travel between June 29 and September 5, 2010, subject to availability:

•Treasures of the Aegean – 14 days with a 7-night cruise aboard Wind Star / Wind Spirit

•Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome – 11 days with a 7-night cruise aboard Le Ponant

•Switzerland – 11 days featuring travel along Tauck’s scenic Yellow Roads

•Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence & Rome – 10 days in Italy with all multiple-night stays

•Paradors of Northern Spain – 14 days exploring culturally rich Iberia

•The Best of Ireland – 13 days featuring iconic cultural treasures of the Emerald Isle

•A Week In… Ireland – 8 days with a 2-night stay at Dromoland Castle

•A Week In… Spain – 8 days from Barcelona to Andalucía, Seville and Madrid

•A Week In… Scotland – 8 days with 2- and 3-night stays in Loch Lomond, Inverness & Edinburgh

•Spain and Portugal – 14 days of Iberian pleasures and culinary treasures

•Normandy, Brittany, Paris & the Loire Valley – 13 days showcasing joie de vivre

•A Week In… London & Paris – 4 nights at a grand hotel in London and 3 nights in Paree

•Castles & Kings: London to Paris – An 8-day family vacation alive with royal traditions

Deposit must be paid at time of booking and certain restrictions apply. Valid on new bookings only and not combinable with other promotions; ask for details.

Tauck Tour Deals

Traveling with a group of friends or family can add to the joy of any journey.

Book a group of 10 on any Tauck land journey or cruise and the 11th guest travels FREE.

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Tauck Single Specials

For those seeking singles tours, we are pleased to offer special values on select departures to our guests who choose to travel solo. You can travel with peace of mind, knowing that you are among like-minded travelers and will have all the day-to-day details handled for you! While everyone is welcome, on these select dates we offer special arrangements to those traveling solo at a reduced cost.

Tauck Single Specials in North America

Best of the Canadian Rockies

Michigan's Lakes & Mackinac Island

Charleston/Savannah

Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia

San Fransisco, Sonoma & Napa Valleys

Tauck Single Specials in Europe

A Week in Ireland

A Week in Spain

Mediterranean Discovery

Istanbul and the Black Sea

Treasure of the Mediterranean

Cruising Mediterranean Shores

The Blue Danube

Holland Belgium in Spring

Strasbourg to Prague Serenade

The Rhine and Moselle

Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat

Budapest to the Black Sea

Classic Italy

Bellissima Northern Italy

Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence and Rome

A Week in Paris and Provence

Tauck Singles Specials in Latin America

Panama Canal & Costa Rica