Trip Summary
Immerse yourself in magnificent scenery and enthralling history on this exclusively chartered, 7-night cruise aboard the deluxe, all-suite Star Explorer. From the gorgeous city of Dubrovnik to the lively port city of Bari and legendary sites in Sicily, explore fascinating destinations while cruising in luxury. Discover the remarkable history of Ancona, settled and named by the Greeks in 390 B.C., and the archaeological ruins of Pompeii, preserved in time since the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Be awed by the Romanesque architecture of Dubrovnik’s Cloister of the Franciscan Monastery and the sweeping views from Taormina’s renowned Greco-Roman amphitheater. Since you’re traveling during the quiet season, you’ll experience authentic local interactions, comfortable temperatures, fewer tourist crowds and the opportunity to see these destinations as locals do. As you travel, expert guides and speakers will share insightful perspectives on the captivating history and culture of the region. And of course, savor delicious Italian food and wine and unparalleled views throughout!
Event Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Home City
Day 2: Venice, Italy | Embark Star Explorer
Day 3: Ancona | Jesi/Ancona
Day 4: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 5: Bari, Italy
Day 6: Day at Sea
Day 7: Giardini Naxos | Taormina
Day 8: Naples | Pompeii/Naples
Day 9: Rome | Disembark | Return to Home City
Highlights:
- Cruise for 7 nights from Venice, Italy, to Rome aboard Star Explorer, an exclusively chartered deluxe small ship.
- Travel during November's quiet season for authentic local experiences, comfortable temperatures, fewer tourist crowds and the opportunity to see these destinations as locals do.
- Featured guest speaker Giuliano Hazan, an award-winning cookbook author who runs an acclaimed cooking school in Italy.
- Elevate your experience with a choice of included excursions in Ancona and in Naples.
- Four UNESCO World Heritage sites — Dubrovnik's Old Town, Croatia; Trulli of Alberobello, Historic Centre of Naples and Pompeii, Italy.
- Included meals | 2 receptions, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners.
- Venice Pre-Tour Extension and Rome Post-Tour Extension. (Available at additional cost.)
Meet Your Faculty Expert
Richard Wright
Richard Wright is the Orvil E. Dryfoos Chair in Public Affairs and Professor of Geography Emeritus. He joined the Dartmouth faculty in 1985 and retired last year, chairing the Department of Geography for 10 years as well as serving as Associate Dean of the Faculty for the Social Sciences in the early 2000s. He’s received grant support from the Guggenheim Foundation, National Science Foundation, the Russell Sage Foundation, and the UK’s Economic and Social Research Council. His research and teaching interests center on ethnic and racial segregation in housing and labor markets, immigration, and refugees.