Adriatic and Western Mediterranean

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Itinerary

Departs Trieste, Italy · 14 nights · ends Civitavecchia, Italy · Southern Europe

1. 

   Mon 6 Jul · Day 1

   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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2. 

   Tue 7 Jul · Day 2

   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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3. 

   Wed 8 Jul · Day 3

   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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4. Thu 9 Jul Day 4

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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5. 

   Fri 10 Jul · Day 5

   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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6. 

   Sat 11 Jul · Day 6

   Stromboli Italy

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7. 

   Sun 12 Jul · Day 7

   Naples Italy

   Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy's third largest city. Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world's most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius. In addition to its beautiful setting,…

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8. 

   Mon 13 Jul · 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 14 Jul Day 9

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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10. 

    Wed 15 Jul · Day 10

    Marseille France

    Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a…

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11. 

    Thu 16 Jul · Day 11

    Villefranche-sur-Mer France

    Villefranche-Sur-Mer is located on the Côte d’Azur in Provence – known for its fields of lavender and warm weather – and is highly appreciated for its 14th Century architecture.

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12. 

    Fri 17 Jul · Day 12

    Genoa Italy

    Genoa is a port city in the Northwest of Italy. Home to the Genoa Aquarium, famous for having the largest exposition of biodiversity in Europe, the city is also a great place to visit for anyone interested in architecture.

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13. 

    Sat 18 Jul · Day 13

    La Spezia Italy

    La Spezia is sometimes thought of as nothing but a large, industrialized naval port en route to the Cinque Terre and Portovenere, but it does possess some charm, and it gives you a look at a less tourist-focused part of the Riviera. Its…

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14. Sun 19 Jul Day 14

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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15. 

    Mon 20 Jul · Day 15

    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,…

    Port guide →

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Shore excursions on this cruise

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