visiting HOLLAND, BELGIUM, FRANCE, SPAIN, PORTUGAL & ITALY!
20 AUGUST - 02 SEPTEMBER 2005
Welcome aboard Celebrity Cruises' CENTURY (70,606 tonnes) for a fantastic 13-night cruise of the best that Europe has to offer! The wonderful thing about this cruise is that you will be visiting 11 different European cities without having to pack and unpack your bags each time! And that's only one of the reasons why it's great to cruise. You'll also be able to see sights that you simply cannot view by land, besides having the added bonus of enjoying all the amenities of a luxury 5-star premium hotel on board your ship, such as health and beauty facilities, great evening entertainment, attentive service from your crew and gourmet cuisine wherever you want, whenever you want! Blending classic elegance and modern sophistication, Century has a style all its own. The three-storey Grand Foyer featuring a waterfall and a winding staircase, the elegance of the Grand Restaurant table settings, the glamorous Crystal Room, the expansive Celebrity Theatre or the Aqua Spa facilities meeting every kind of pampering need you can dream up, all this is part of the unique ambience which greets you from the moment you step aboard!
On this splendid cruise you will visit:
Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS - Amsterdam is an eclectic mix of old and new, historical charm & cosmopolitan flair. It's a blend of cultures, but still essentially Dutch. The people-watching is rewarding, and the quest for rich history is even more so. Take a boat tour along the canals to enjoy the distinct and beautiful personalities of the many bridges you'll see.
Zeebrugge (Brussels), BELGIUM - This picturesque port serves as a gateway to the historic city of Brussels. Here you may visit the Royal Museum of Fine Arts or the Brewery Museum for an uplifting experience of a different kind! Stroll the charming boulevards of the Petit Ring to the 15th century marketplace known as the Grand Place.
Le Havre (Paris), FRANCE - In Paris you'll find countless attractions & points of interest available to you. Visit the world-famous Louvre Museum, take a romantic stroll along the Champs Elysees, or take in everything at once with a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. The gleaming city of Paris has, without question, earned its nickname as The City of Light.
Vigo, SPAIN - Located on the Atlantic Coast, Vigo is Galicia's largest city. If you're a beach lover then Vigo is for you, as you can soak up the rays at one of several sparkling beaches. Don't miss out on a drive to La Toja, home to a church that is completely covered in seashells.
Lisbon, PORTUGAL - See why this city reigns above all others as you stroll along elaborate mosaic pavements and pass by the Monument to the Discoveries. A quick trolley ride transports you to the cobblestone district of Baixa or if you choose, be lured off and pampered in the resort cities of Cascais and Estoril.
Cadiz, SPAIN - Cadiz may be the oldest inhabited city in the western world. Discover this city from where Colombus set off on his journeys. The Cathedral in Cadiz is by far its best-known landmark, built in the 18th century with gold imported from the New World.
Malaga, SPAIN - Malaga is the gateway to the Andalusian countryside and the Costa Del Sol, where you can dig your toes in the sand of some of the most impressive beaches. But this bustling town has more to offer than surf and sun. Malaga also boasts a number of impressive palaces, including the Moorish Alcabaza as well as the majestic Alhambra Palace.
Civitavecchia (Rome), ITALY - Settled in 108AD, Civitavecchia has since faithfully served as a gateway to the capital of the Empire, Rome. Gaze upon the very ceilings Michaelangelo painted at the Sistine Chapel, or visit the monument to both size and faith, St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church ever built.
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), ITALY - Many call Florence the most beautiful city in Italy. Its piazzas and churches, as well as the famous Duomo cathedral, make this the perfect strolling city. Pisa is perhaps most noted for its famous marble bell tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, residing in the Campo Dei Miracoli - probably the reason it's still standing!
Villefrance (Nice), FRANCE - Villefranche puts you at the heart of the French Riviera, and within easy striking distance of the golden resorts of Monte Carlo, Cannes, Antibes and Nice. You can also head inland, to the quieter delights of the perfumeries in Grasse & the medieval charm of St. Paul-de-Vence.
Barcelona, SPAIN - The capital of the proud Catalan people, Barcelona is characterised by outstanding art and architecture, like the unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral. From the Gothic Quarter to the modernist buildings, the city is pulsing with life. Watch the world go by as you experience the buzz of Las Ramblas over a plate of tapas.