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The land of art, sun, and a thousand different types of pasta, Italy is packed with a variety of sights, sounds, and tastes that can keep even the most experienced traveler busy for months. Considering one can hop between the timeworn ruins of ancient Rome, the Renaissance glories of Florence, and the fashion-forward emporiums of Milan, the question really isn’t where to go, it’s which century to "visit."
For the medieval cities, Renaissance art and architecture like no other, ancient ruins, stylish cities and unparalleled food and drink.
$659+: Mediterranean 7-nt cruise on Costa Pacifica Cruise.com
$494+: 7-nt lst-minute Greek Islands cruise from Venice Cruise.com
$399+: 7-nt Thanksgiving cruise to France, Spain & Italy Celebrity Cruises
$349+: 7-night Mediterranean cruise on Voyager of the Seas Royal Caribbean
$2699+: Wine-themed Mediterranean sail from Barcelona to Rome Cruise Holidays Alexandria
$399+: 7-night Mediterranean cruise on Celebrity Century Celebrity Cruises
$399+: 7-nt classic Mediterranean cruise on Celebrity CruisesOnly
$499+: Princess cruises to Caribbean, Mediterranean CruisesOnly
$120/nt+: Upscale Rome hotel stay near city center Getaroom
$151/nt+: London 4-star hotel w/breakfast buffet Getaroom
$250/nt+: Luxurious Barcelona hotel in prime location Getaroom
$120/nt+: Upscale Rome hotel near city center Getaroom.com
$108/nt+: Peaceful 4-star Venice hotel at budget price Residenza Cannaregio
$995+: Barcelona, Paris & Rome 6-nts w/round-trip airfare EuropeanDestinations.com
$789+: Barcelona and Rome 6-nt combo w/airfare & hotels EuropeanDestinations.com
$799+: London, Paris & Rome 6-nt combo w/all flights EuropeanDestinations.com
$928+: Flight & 4-night vacations to Europe Travelocity
$1899+: 11-nt cruise to Greek Isles & more w/flight Online Vacation Center
$656+: Fly round-trip from Boston to Florence Major Airlines
$612+: Low fares to romantic Venice (round-trip) Expedia
$659+: Low round-trip Rome fares via NY & Boston Major Airlines
