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Itinerary

Departs Barcelona, Spain · 21 nights · ends Istanbul, Turkey · Southern Europe

1. 

   Mon 7 Sep · 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 8 Sep · Day 2

   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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3. Wed 9 Sep Day 3

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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4. 

   Thu 10 Sep · 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 11 Sep Day 5

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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6. 

   Sat 12 Sep · Day 6

   Messina Strait Italy

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   Sat 12 Sep · 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 13 Sep · 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 13 Sep · 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 14 Sep · 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 15 Sep Day 9

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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10. 

    Wed 16 Sep · 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 17 Sep · 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 18 Sep · 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 19 Sep · 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 20 Sep Day 14

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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15. 

    Mon 21 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 22 Sep · Day 16

    Messina Strait Italy

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17. Wed 23 Sep Day 17

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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18. 

    Thu 24 Sep · Day 18

    Rhodes Greece

    Early travelers described Rhodes as a town of two parts: a castle or high town (Collachium) and a lower city. Today Rhodes town—sometimes referred to as Ródos town—is still a city of two parts: the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site…

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19. 

    Fri 25 Sep · Day 19

    Kusadasi Turkey

    Whilst the busy resort town of Kusadasi offers much in the way of shopping and dining – not to mention a flourishing beach life scene, the real jewel here is Ephesus and the stunning ruined city that really take centre stage. With only 20%…

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20. 

    Sat 26 Sep · Day 20

    Dardanelles Turkey

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21. 

    Sun 27 Sep · Day 21

    Istanbul Turkey

    The only city in the world that can lay claim to straddling two continents, Istanbul—once known as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine and then the Ottoman Empire—has for centuries been a bustling metropolis with one foot in Europe and…

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22. 

    Mon 28 Sep · Day 22

    Istanbul Turkey

    The only city in the world that can lay claim to straddling two continents, Istanbul—once known as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine and then the Ottoman Empire—has for centuries been a bustling metropolis with one foot in Europe and…

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