Adriatic and Western Mediterranean

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Itinerary

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

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   Mon 27 Jul · 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 28 Jul Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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3. 

   Wed 29 Jul · Day 3

   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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   Wed 29 Jul · Day 3

   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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   Thu 30 Jul · Day 4

   Messina Strait Italy

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   Thu 30 Jul · Day 4

   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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   Fri 31 Jul · Day 5

   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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6. 

   Sat 1 Aug · Day 6

   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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7. Sun 2 Aug Day 7

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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8. 

   Mon 3 Aug · Day 8

   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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9. 

   Tue 4 Aug · Day 9

   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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10. 

    Wed 5 Aug · Day 10

    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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11. Thu 6 Aug Day 11

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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12. 

    Fri 7 Aug · Day 12

    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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13. Sat 8 Aug Day 13

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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14. 

    Sun 9 Aug · Day 14

    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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15. 

    Mon 10 Aug · 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,…

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16. Tue 11 Aug Day 16

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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17. 

    Wed 12 Aug · Day 17

    Tarragona Spain

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18. 

    Thu 13 Aug · Day 18

    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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19. Fri 14 Aug Day 19

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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20. 

    Sat 15 Aug · Day 20

    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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21. 

    Sun 16 Aug · Day 21

    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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22. 

    Mon 17 Aug · 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,…

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Shore excursions on this cruise

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