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Rome (Civitavecchia) to Venice

LANDS OF MYTHS, SEAS OF FABLES | 10 Nights | Departs Oct 23, 2013

 

Urbino (Ancona), Italy

Urbino (Ancona), Italy-port

Discover the Renaissance spirit in Urbino, with its towering city walls built according to designs by Leonardo daVinci. Visit the Ducal Palace, the architectural masterpiece, which has stood for over 500 years in the Piazza Duca Frederico. Browse through the bookstore then stroll to Raphael’s House, birthplace of the great painter. Galleries and shops invite exploration: look for simple glazed white ware ceramics unique to Urbino, fine leather goods, wines, locally made cheese and smoked meats. View the incredible frescoes of Saint John the Baptist in the Oratorio di San Giovanni. Take lunch in an outdoor café, enjoying dishes made with locally harvested truffles, fresh cheese, prosciutto and homemade pasta. Enjoy an after lunch espresso and gelato in this vibrant cultural center set high amid the Appenines.

 

Free Excursions

Regent Choice Excursions

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.

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  • Ancona & Riviera Del Conero
    Light Activity
  • Historic San Marino
    Light ActivityRegent Choice
  • Cultural Urbino
    Light Activity

  • Ancona & Riviera Del Conero

    Light Activity
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tour Code: aoi-001
    Price:

    Free

    Situated along the lovely shores of the Adriatic Sea, Ancona is the principle city in the Marche Region of Italy. Founded in the 4th century B.C., the city still retains several ancient monuments and buildings from its colorful past. Today, the city not only serves as a busy seaport, offering regular ferry service to Croatia and Greece, but is also widely known for its production of accordions, electric organs and guitars.

    Your tour begins with a short drive to the center of town, passing some of Ancona's most notable monuments such as the Merchants Lodge, a beautiful 15th century hall used for merchants' meetings and the Trajan Arch. Erected in 115 A.D., the Arch was built in honor of the Roman Emperor Trajan, the emperor who was responsible for the building of the port of Ancona. Situated on a rise overlooking the city is your first stop, the Cathedral of Saint Ciriaco, an impressive and elegant Romanesque building constructed in a mixture of design styles, including Byzantine and Gothic. Once inside the cathedral, you'll find a palaeo-Christian crypt, columns attributed to the Temple of Venus and artwork from the 12th century.

    Leaving the cathedral, you'll travel back downhill on foot, continuing your city tour by passing other monuments such as the Palace of the Government, built in the 15th century; the elegant Pope Square and the main street, Corso Mazzini, which originally was a river.

    After seeing the city's historical center, you'll next travel to the Passetto, the memorial to the victims of World War I that offers lovely views over the city. From here, it's onward to the Riviera del Conero, a gorgeous resort area that is home to attractive beaches, reefs, coves and coastal cliffs. Before returning to the pier, a final stop is made in Portonovo, a wonderful seaside area that is a perfect location for a photo stop.

    Please note: This tour consists of approximately 2 1/2 hours of moderate walking which includes some uneven surfaces and steps to negotiate. This tour is not recommended for wheelchair guests and those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Lightweight clothing, caps and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested. The order of sights visited may vary.

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Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a an adult parent or guardian on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.

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