Adriatic and Western Mediterranean

Route map

Approximate route shown as straight lines between ports. Actual sailing path may vary. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Itinerary

Departs Barcelona, Spain · 14 nights · ends Trieste, Italy · Southern Europe

1. 

   Mon 22 Jun · 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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2. Tue 23 Jun Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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   Wed 24 Jun · Day 3

   Alghero Italy

   A tourist-friendly town of about 45,000 inhabitants with a distinctly Spanish flavor, Alghero is also known as "Barcelonetta" (little Barcelona). Rich wrought-iron scrollwork decorates balconies and screened windows; a Spanish motif appears…

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4. 

   Thu 25 Jun · 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 26 Jun Day 5

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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6. 

   Sat 27 Jun · Day 6

   Messina Strait Italy

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   Sat 27 Jun · 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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   Sat 27 Jun · Day 6

   Stromboli Italy

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7. 

   Sun 28 Jun · 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 28 Jun · 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 29 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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   Tue 30 Jun · Day 9

   Messina Strait Italy

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10. 

    Wed 1 Jul · Day 10

    Cephalonia Greece

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11. 

    Thu 2 Jul · 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 3 Jul · 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 4 Jul · 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 5 Jul Day 14

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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15. 

    Mon 6 Jul · 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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Shore excursions on this cruise

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About this cruise

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