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Day 1: Embarkation – Barcelona, Spain

📍 Port of Call: Barcelona
🕔 Departure: 5:00 PM

Board your cruise ship in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Settle into your cabin, enjoy lunch on board, and explore the ship’s facilities. In the evening, join the sail-away celebration as you depart the shores of Spain.

 

Day 2: Provence (Marseille), France

📍 Port of Call: Marseille
🕖 Arrival: 7:00 AM | Departure: 5:00 PM

Arrive in Marseille, a historic port in southern France and gateway to the Provence region. Explore the Old Port (Vieux-Port), climb up to Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, or take an excursion to the lavender fields, Aix-en-Provence, or the seaside town of Cassis.

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Excursion Ideas:

• Panoramic tour of Marseille and coastal Calanques

• Provence village tour (Les Baux-de-Provence, Avignon, etc.)

• Wine tasting in the countryside

 

Day 3: Nice / Monaco (Villefranche), France (Tender Port)

📍 Port of Call: Villefranche-sur-Mer
🕖 Arrival: 7:00 AM | Departure: 6:00 PM

Tender ashore to the picturesque bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, near Nice and Monaco. Visit the glamorous Monte Carlo Casino, stroll the Old Town of Nice, or take a scenic drive along the Corniche Road.

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Excursion Ideas:

• Monaco walking tour and Prince’s Palace

• Èze medieval village & Fragonard perfume factory

• Panoramic coastal drive with stops in Nice and Cannes

 

 

Day 4: Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy

📍 Port of Call: Livorno, Gateway to Tuscany
🕖 Arrival: 7:00 AM | Departure: 11:59 PM

Spend a full day exploring the Tuscan region. Visit Florence for its Renaissance art and architecture, or take a shorter trip to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. Chianti wine region tours and Tuscan cooking classes are also popular.

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Excursion Ideas:

• Florence walking tour with Uffizi or Accademia

• Pisa half-day tour

• Tuscan countryside and wine tasting experience

 

Day 5: Day at Sea

🌊 Cruising the Mediterranean

Enjoy a full day to relax onboard. Take advantage of pools, the spa, specialty restaurants, entertainment, and enrichment programs. Recharge after several exciting port days.

 

Day 6: Messina, Sicily – Italy

📍 Port of Call: Messina
🕖 Arrival: 7:00 AM | Departure: 6:00 PM

Dock in Sicily's Messina, a historic city known for its cathedrals and close proximity to Mount Etna and Taormina. Enjoy beautiful coastal views, ancient ruins, and rich Sicilian flavours.

Excursion Ideas:

• Day trip to Taormina with Greek Theatre

• Mount Etna volcano and wine tasting

• Messina city tour with cathedral visit

 

Day 7: Amalfi Coast (Salerno), Italy

📍 Port of Call: Salerno (Gateway to Amalfi)
🕖 Arrival: 7:00 AM | Departure: 6:00 PM

Explore the stunning Amalfi Coast from Salerno. Drive along scenic cliffside roads or take a ferry to Positano or Amalfi. History lovers can head to Paestum or Pompeii, while foodies can indulge in limoncello and coastal seafood.

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Excursion Ideas:

• Amalfi & Positano coastal drive

• Pompeii ruins and Vesuvian vineyards

• Ravello gardens and cathedral tour

 

Day 8: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy – Disembarkation

📍 Port of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome)
🕕 Arrival: 6:00 AM

Disembark early and transfer to Rome, about 1.5 hours away. Extend your holiday by visiting landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Trevi Fountain, or fly onward after a grand Mediterranean finale.