27/09/2023
Joyce & I just returned from an amazing trip to Italy, Greece & Turkey! We were accompanied by some of our closest friends which made it very special. We started out with 2-nights in Venice where we toured the many sites there. We then took the Bullet Train from Venice to Florence where we spent 2-nights and toured this beautiful city. One of the evenings in Florence, we met the Polizia de Arezzo for dinner. We first met the municipal police from Arezzo, Italy at the East Hanover Columbus Day Parade back in 2019 and have stayed in touch via Facebook! We then boarded a bus to Rome with stops in San Gimignano & Siena. After 2 wonderful days touring Rome, we boarded the Enchanted Princess Cruise ship for a 7-day Mediterranean Cruise! Our first stop was in Naples where we visited the ruins of Pompeii & the beautiful city of Sorrento. Our next stop was in Kusadasi, Turkey where we toured the holy city of Ephesus. We visited the House of the Virgin Mary, and the historic Ephesus ruins. Our next port was Istanbul where we toured the city and marveled at the Grand Bazaar, Hagis Sophia & Blue Mosques and much more! Our final port was Mykonos, Greece where we went to the Platis Gialos Beach. It was breathtakingly beautiful. On the last evening, Joyce & our group were treated by Princess Cruises to an early birthday celebration for Joyce, by dining at the Princess 360 Dining Experience. It is a destination inspired, 7-course meal paired with drinks, adventures and surprises! It was an interactive experience similar to an IMAX Theater. It was truly a memorable trip!