Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. This evening, join your fellow travelers for our first taste of Milanese cuisine during a welcome dinner. Benvenuto a Milano!

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‍Note: If you wish to spend more time in Milan, ask your Personal Vacation Manager about the optional hotel extension—which will add one night to your Milan hotel stay.

After breakfast, we’ll set off on a walking tour of Milan, the vibrant capital of northern Italy’s Lombardy region. We’ll glimpse Milan’s rich history at Castello Sforzesco, a 15th-century castle featuring battlements, courtyards, landscaped grounds and Renaissance treasures, including an unfinished sculpture by Michelangelo. We’ll take in the Gothic splendor of Duomo di Milano, the third-largest cathedral in the world. From there, we pass through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping arcades and a beloved Milanese gathering place. You’ll then enjoy free time for lunch and independent exploration.

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In the afternoon, we visit Santa Maria delle Grazie to view Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, one of the most extraordinary masterpieces in Italian art history. Housed in the monastery’s refectory and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fresco remains a powerful symbol of Renaissance genius. Conclude the day with dinner in Milan’s picturesque canal district.

Today we’ll journey north of Milan to witness the scenic splendor of Lake Como, an enchanting glacial lake set against the backdrop of the Italian Alps. Our first stop will be at the town of Bellagio, one of the most glamorous and romantic destinations in Lombardy and Italy. In fact, the well-known “Pearl of Lake Como” is home to a colorful historic center, beautiful gardens, charming neighborhoods and much more.

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After the visit, board your private motorboat to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water as you reach the town of Como. After a brief walking tour, we will sit down for lunch at a local restaurant. At the end of the day, we will transfer back to Milan for an evening at leisure.

Today you will be transferred from Milan to Ravenna with en route visits in the Emilia-Romagna region, the birthplace of some of the most iconic products of Italian cuisine. We’ll discover one of them—Parmigiano-Reggiano—at a caseificio (cheese factory). Learn how cheese masters use handmade techniques largely unchanged since the Middle Ages, followed by a tasting of this world-renowned cheese after our tour.

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Then, we’ll visit an acetaia, a traditional producer of Modena’s renowned balsamic vinegar, Aceto Balsamico di Modena. We’ll learn about the meticulous production process before enjoying a tasting of this “liquid gold.” Other regional favorites are sure to be on the menu while we enjoy lunch at a restaurant, followed by a brief walking tour of the town.

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Upon arrival in Ravenna later this afternoon, we’ll check in to our hotel and then regroup for a farewell dinner before your embarkation tomorrow.

Since you can’t leave Ravenna without experiencing some of the most exquisite mosaics in the world, we’ll set off on a walking tour of this one‑time stronghold of the Byzantine Empire. The cobbled streets of Ravenna are packed with a treasure trove of early Christian and Byzantine art—and include a remarkable eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During our visit, you’ll explore two of the city’s most celebrated masterpieces: the Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, whose 1,500‑year‑old mosaics in marble and glass are considered among the finest in existence. Their brilliant scenes will take your breath away—and make you understand what makes Ravenna so special.

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After our tour, we’ll head to Ravenna’s port, where you’ll meet your ship, the Celebrity Constellation, and begin your 27‑night cruise to Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, Spain and Morocco, disembarking in Tampa.

Ports of call include Zadar, Dubrovnik and Split, Croatia; Bar, Montenegro; Amalfi Coast, Portofino, Florence and Rome, Italy; Alicante and Malaga, Spain and Casablanca, Morocco.

After your onboard breakfast, set off with a local guide for a walking tour of Dubrovnik, the exquisite walled city jutting out into the Adriatic. Discover the wonders that lie inside 20-foot-thick ramparts surrounding Dubrovnik’s medieval Old Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and see why so many scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed here.

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Then, journey farther down the coast to visit a multi-generational family farm that is preserving traditional Croatian culture in the Konavle Valley. You’ll experience everyday life and authentic Croatian hospitality while enjoying a homecooked meal featuring farm-fresh produce along with local wine and traditional music in this bucolic setting before returning to the ship.

Enjoy breakfast onboard, then disembark the Celebrity Constellation in Tampa and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.