Here We Come! | Carnival Miracle
Davis 9-day Italy Pre-Cruise
Table of Contents
🎟️Indicates “Booked”
- Pre-cruise Day 1 (DG) | Sat. 08/16 (DG) Depart Cincinnati
- ✈️Cincinnati DL 2837 4:40 pm 🛬 Atlanta (ATL) 6:15 pm
- ✈️Atlanta DL 138 depart at 8:45:00 pm
- Pre-cruise Day 2 (DG) | Sun. 08/17/25 Venice (1/3)
- 🛬 Venice arrive at 11:55 am
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel TBD
- Venice City Pass
- 🏨 DG Hilton Molino Stucky
- Pre-cruise Day 3 (DG) | Mon. 08/18/25 Venice (2/3)
- Pre-cruise Day 4 (DG) | Tue. 08/19/25 Venice (3/3)
- Pre-cruise Day 5 (DG) | Wed. 8/20/25 | Orvieto (1/4)
- 🚅Train from Venice to Orvieto 10:26 am
- 🏨 DG Hotel Duomo
- Pre-cruise Day 6 (DG) | Thu. 8/21 /25 Orvieto (2/4)
- Pre-cruise Day 7 (DG) | Fri. 8/22/25 | Orvieto (3/4)
- 🏨 DG Hotel Duomo
- ➡️ Civita di Bagnoregio- Day Trip from Orvieto by Taxi or Bus
- 🏨 Hotel de Ville
- Pre-cruise Day 8 (DG) | Sat. 08/23/25 | Orvieto (4/4)
- Pre-cruise Day 9 (DG) | Sun. 08/24/25 | Civitavecchia
- Train from Orvieto to Civitavecchia
- 🏨 Hotel de Ville
- Cruise Day 1 | Mon. 08/25/25 | Embark on Carnival Miracle
- Post Cruise 1 | Sat. 09/06/25 | Disembark from Carnival Miracle
- Train to Rome Termini
- 🏨Hotel Best Western President
Pre-Cruise in Italy (DG)
Pre-Cruise Day 1 (DG) | Sat. 08/16/25
Departure from Cincinnati (CVG)
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
🛬 Arrive at 6:15 pm
✈️Depart at 8:45 pm for Venice on DL138
Pre-Cruise Day 2 (DG) | Sun. 08/17/25
Venice (1/3)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
🛬 Arrive at 6:15 pm.
Transfer from Airport to Hotel TBD
Explore Venice with Ease – City Pass Venezia Unica Available Online
Plan your Venetian adventure effortlessly by purchasing tourist tickets (valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days) directly from the Venezia Unica website. Once in Venice, enjoy unlimited access to all bus and navigation lines, making city exploration seamless.
The all-inclusive tickets also cover Marco Polo Airport transfers, ensuring a smooth arrival. For added convenience, tickets purchased online can be retrieved from automatic ticket vending machines or at Venezia Unica Ticket Points upon arrival.
Interactive ACTV Waterborne Lines Map
Hilton Molino Stuckey, Venice
Superior Room, King Bed
Breakfast Included
City Tax Not Included
Giudecca, 810, 30133 Venezia
PH/+390412723311
Your stylish room is in a fully restored flour mill on the shores of picturesque Giudecca Island. The hotel is accessible in just a few minutes by a private shuttle boat from Piazza San Marco. Enjoy breathtaking views of the town’s historic center from the highest rooftop bar in the city, take a dip in our summer rooftop swimming pool, relax in the spa and discover local and international flavors in our restaurants.
Hotel Shuttle Service
It connects the hotel with Piazza San Marco and Zattere. With a regular service available seven days a week, it is the ideal way to explore Venice and easily reach the center.
The hotel shuttle service’s rate is €15 per person per stay. Location.
ACTV Water Taxi Routes and Timetables
Pre-Cruise Day 3 (DG) | Mon. 08/18/25
Venice (2/3)
🏨 Hilton Molino Stuckey Hotel
Pre-Cruise Day 4 (DG) | Tue. 08/19/25
Venice (3/3)
🏨 Hilton Molino Stuckey Hotel
OPTION: Day Trip to San Marino
Nestled in the heart of Italy, the Republic of San Marino is one of the world’s oldest and smallest countries. Despite its size, San Marino offers a wealth of history, culture, and stunning landscapes that make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a unique European experience.
Click here for more information on visiting the Republic of San Marino.
OPTION: Day Trip to Verona
You will take the train from Venice Santa Lucia Station for your trip to Verona for the day.
Verona Food, Wine & legends with Lunch/sunset aperitif
Meeting point 4:30 pm
P.za Brà, 28 (map)
Next to the INTERNATIONAL PHARMACY and the big clock.
Pre-Tour Church Visits
This is a link to your tour itinerary, and a pre-tour walk to visit some churches
Start Point: Piazza Brà, 28
End Point: Ponte Pietra
OPTION: Day Trip Verona
Tour Ends approx. 8 pm
Your train departs at 8:49 pm
Ask for assistance in getting a taxi at the end of the tour to the train station.
Pre-Cruise Day 5 (DG) | Wed. 8/20/25
Orvieto (1/4)
Arriving in Orvieto by Train
Take the funicular (runs every 15 minutes to the center), then, upon reaching Piazza Cahen, take the minibus to Piazza Duomo and follow the directions.
🏨Hotel Duomo Double Jr. Suites
- Charming Garden for relaxation.
- Cozy Bar offering refreshments.
- Delightful Breakfast Service to start your day right.
- 24-Hour Reception for seamless assistance.
- Vicolo di Maurizio, 7 – 05018 Orvieto (TR)
- Tel/fax: +39 0763 341887
- WhatsApp: 349 246 9381
Hotel Duomo – Your Gateway to Orvieto’s Historic Charm
Nestled in the heart of Orvieto’s historic center, Hotel Duomo offers an unrivaled location—just 15 steps from the magnificent Piazza del Duomo, home to the breathtaking Gothic Cathedral of Orvieto, designed by Lorenzo Maitani. A true architectural masterpiece, the cathedral stands as the city’s most iconic symbol.
With its prime location, Hotel Duomo is the perfect choice for exploring Orvieto’s rich history, culture, and charm. The elegantly designed rooms provide modern comforts, ensuring a relaxing stay.
Pre-Cruise Day 6 (DG) | Thu. 8/21 /25
Orvieto (2/4)
Pre-Cruise Day 7 (DG) | Thu. 8/21 /25
Orvieto (3/4)
Pre-Cruise Day 8 (DG) | Sat. 8/23/25
Orvieto (4/4)
Day 9 (DG) | Sun. 8/24/25
Train to Civitavecchia
OPTIONS
- Extend the stay in Orvieto one night (total of 4 nights). Or,
- Extend the stay in Civitavecchia one nights (total of two nights). Or,
- Spend one night in Rome between Orvieto and Civitavecchia near train station (recommended). Or,
- One night in Civita di Bagnoregio – Known as the “dying town,” this stunning medieval village sits atop a hill and is accessible only by a pedestrian bridge. It’s famous for its breathtaking views and ancient charm.
- Take a taxi from Orvieto, 30 minutes. Or,
- One night in Viterbo – A historic city with well-preserved medieval architecture, thermal baths, and the beautiful Palazzo dei Papi. Take a train, 1h 45m.
Start of the Cruise
Cruise Only Group
For those choosing to cruise only, arrival should be planned for Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. 🛩️Depart Cincinnati (CVG)
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025🛬 Arrive Rome (FCO)
Train to Civitavecchia Port – Hotel de Villle
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025 – Embark on Carnival Miracle
Sat. 9/6/25 | Disembark from Carnival Miracle
Sat. /6/25 – Sun. 9/7/25
Hotel BW President, Rome
Hotel President: a 4-star hotel in the historic center of Rome: 3 Nights
Class, luxury and functionality are what represents Best Western Hotel President 4-star hotel, the ideal place for your stay in Rome near the Termini railway station and in the heart of its enchanting historic centre.
Situated in the core of the Eternal City, placed near the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Colosseum, the spectacular Domus Aurea, and few steps away from the shopping area, the hotel is housed in a stately and elegant modern building.
A few metres from the hotel, here is the Metro A subway line and several public transportations stops to ensure you a fast and functional link with the rest of the City, for a comfortable permanence in complete freedom and independence.
Line A (Orange)
Line A runs from the northwest to southeast, from Battistini to Anagnina. The most important stops are the following:
- Cipro – Musei Vaticani: The closest stop to the Vatican Museums and to the Sistine Chapel.
- Ottaviano – San Pietro: This station is a few minutes’ walk from St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Spagna: Very convenient for visiting Piazza di Spagna and Villa Borghese.
- Barberini – Fontana di Trevi: This station is five minutes away from Trevi Fountain It is also the closest station to Piazza Navona and the Pantheon.
- Termini: Stops at Roma Termini railway station. Here, visitors can take the Leonardo Express to get to Fiumicino Airport.