Adriatic and Western Mediterranean

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Itinerary

Departs Trieste, Italy · 21 nights · ends Civitavecchia, Italy · Southern Europe

1. 

   Mon 31 Aug · 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 1 Sep · 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 2 Sep · 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 3 Sep Day 4

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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   Fri 4 Sep · 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 5 Sep Day 6

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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   Sun 6 Sep · Day 7

   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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8. 

   Mon 7 Sep · Day 8

   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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9. 

   Tue 8 Sep · Day 9

   Ibiza Spain

   Hedonistic and historic, Eivissa (Ibiza, in Castilian) is a city jam-packed with cafés, nightspots, and trendy shops; looming over it are the massive stone walls of Dalt Vila —the medieval city declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in…

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10. Wed 9 Sep Day 10

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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    Thu 10 Sep · Day 11

    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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12. Fri 11 Sep Day 12

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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13. 

    Sat 12 Sep · Day 13

    Messina Strait Italy

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    Sat 12 Sep · Day 13

    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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14. 

    Sun 13 Sep · Day 14

    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 13 Sep · Day 14

    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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15. 

    Mon 14 Sep · 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 15 Sep Day 16

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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    Wed 16 Sep · Day 17

    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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18. 

    Thu 17 Sep · Day 18

    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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19. 

    Fri 18 Sep · Day 19

    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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20. 

    Sat 19 Sep · Day 20

    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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21. Sun 20 Sep Day 21

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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22. 

    Mon 21 Sep · Day 22

    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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