Mediterranean

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Itinerary

Departs Civitavecchia, Italy · 21 nights · ends Barcelona, Spain · Southern Europe

1. 

   Fri 30 Jul · Day 1

   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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2. Sat 31 Jul Day 2

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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   Sun 1 Aug · Day 3

   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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4. Mon 2 Aug Day 4

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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5. Tue 3 Aug Day 5

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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   Wed 4 Aug · Day 6

   Split Croatia

   Split's ancient core is so spectacular and unusual that a visit is more than worth your time. The heart of the city lies within the walls of Roman emperor Diocletian's retirement palace, which was built in the 3rd century AD. Diocletian,…

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   Thu 5 Aug · Day 7

   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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8. 

   Fri 6 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. Sat 7 Aug Day 9

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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10. 

    Sun 8 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. 

    Mon 9 Aug · Day 11

    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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12. 

    Tue 10 Aug · Day 12

    Cephalonia Greece

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13. 

    Wed 11 Aug · Day 13

    Messina Strait Italy

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    Thu 12 Aug · 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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    Fri 13 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,…

    Port guide →
16. Sat 14 Aug Day 16

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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    Sun 15 Aug · Day 17

    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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    Mon 16 Aug · Day 18

    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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19. Tue 17 Aug Day 19

    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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    Wed 18 Aug · Day 20

    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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21. 

    Thu 19 Aug · Day 21

    Valencia Spain

    Valencia, Spain's third-largest municipality, is a proud city with a thriving nightlife and restaurant scene, quality museums, and spectacular contemporary architecture, juxtaposed with a thoroughly charming historic quarter, making it a…

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22. 

    Fri 20 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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