Mediterranean

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Itinerary

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

1. 

   Fri 16 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. Sat 17 Jul Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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3. 

   Sun 18 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. 

   Mon 19 Jul · Day 4

   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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5. 

   Tue 20 Jul · Day 5

   Cephalonia Greece

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6. 

   Wed 21 Jul · Day 6

   Messina Strait Italy

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   Thu 22 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. 

   Fri 23 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. 

   Sat 24 Jul · Day 9

   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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10. Sun 25 Jul Day 10

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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11. 

    Mon 26 Jul · Day 11

    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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12. Tue 27 Jul Day 12

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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13. 

    Wed 28 Jul · Day 13

    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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14. 

    Thu 29 Jul · Day 14

    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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    Fri 30 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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