Adriatic and Western Mediterranean

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Itinerary

Departs Barcelona, Spain · 21 nights · round-trip · Southern Europe

1. 

   Mon 25 May · Day 1

   Barcelona Spain

   The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another,…

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   Tue 26 May · Day 2

   Palma de Mallorca Spain

   If you look north of the cathedral (La Seu, or the seat of the bishopric, to Mallorcans) on a map of the city of Palma, you can see around the Plaça Santa Eulàlia a jumble of tiny streets that made up the earliest settlement. Farther out, a…

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3. Wed 27 May Day 3

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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4. 

   Thu 28 May · Day 4

   Ajaccio, Corsica France

   Considered Corsica’s primary commercial and cultural hub, the largest city and regional capital of Ajaccio is situated on the west coast of the island, approximately 644 km (400 miles) southeast of Marseille, France. Founded in 1492,…

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5. Fri 29 May Day 5

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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   Sat 30 May · Day 6

   Messina Strait Italy

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   Sat 30 May · Day 6

   Messina Italy

   Home to the Museo Regionale of Messina, known for featuring two of Caravaggio's paintings, the city is also famous for having been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sicily.

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   Sun 31 May · Day 7

   Salerno Italy

   Salerno is an Italian city located on the Gulf of Salerno. Famous for being home to the first medical university, Salerno is a great destination for anyone looking for gorgeous sea views filled with sunshine and Italian food.

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   Sun 31 May · Day 7

   Amalfi Italy

   At first glance, it's hard to imagine that this resort destination was one of the world's great naval powers, and a sturdy rival of Genoa and Pisa for control of the Mediterranean in the 11th and 12th centuries. Once the seat of the Amalfi…

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8. 

   Mon 1 Jun · Day 8

   Civitavecchia Italy

   Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome,…

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9. 

   Tue 2 Jun · Day 9

   Messina Strait Italy

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10. 

    Wed 3 Jun · Day 10

    Cephalonia Greece

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11. 

    Thu 4 Jun · Day 11

    Corfu Greece

    Corfu town today is a vivid tapestry of cultures—a sophisticated weave, where charm, history, and natural beauty blend. Located about midway along the island's east coast, this spectacularly lively capital is the cultural heart of Corfu and…

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12. 

    Fri 5 Jun · Day 12

    Kotor Montenegro

    Backed by imposing mountains, tiny Kotor lies hidden from the open sea, tucked into the deepest channel of the Bokor Kotorska (Kotor Bay), which is Europe's most southerly fjord. To many, this town is more charming than its sister UNESCO…

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13. 

    Sat 6 Jun · Day 13

    Split Croatia

    Split's ancient core is so spectacular and unusual that a visit is more than worth your time. The heart of the city lies within the walls of Roman emperor Diocletian's retirement palace, which was built in the 3rd century AD. Diocletian,…

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14. Sun 7 Jun Day 14

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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    Mon 8 Jun · Day 15

    Trieste Italy

    Up until the end of World War I, Trieste was the only port of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire and therefore a major industrial and financial center. In the early years of the 20th century, Trieste and its surroundings also became famous by…

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16. 

    Tue 9 Jun · Day 16

    Zadar Croatia

    Dalmatia's capital for more than 1,000 years, Zadar is all too often passed over by travelers on their way to Split or Dubrovnik. What they miss out on is a city of more than 73,000 that is remarkably lovely and lively despite—and, in some…

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17. 

    Wed 10 Jun · Day 17

    Dubrovnik Croatia

    Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and…

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18. Thu 11 Jun Day 18

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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19. 

    Fri 12 Jun · Day 19

    Valletta Malta

    Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors.…

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20. Sat 13 Jun Day 20

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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21. 

    Sun 14 Jun · Day 21

    Palma de Mallorca Spain

    If you look north of the cathedral (La Seu, or the seat of the bishopric, to Mallorcans) on a map of the city of Palma, you can see around the Plaça Santa Eulàlia a jumble of tiny streets that made up the earliest settlement. Farther out, a…

    Port guide →
22. 

    Mon 15 Jun · Day 22

    Barcelona Spain

    The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another,…

    Port guide →

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Shore excursions on this cruise

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