Best of Western Mediterranean Cruise

Day 1 - Venice (Ravenna)

Arrive: Thu 15 September 2022 / Depart: Thu 15 September 2022 at 19:00

Day 2 - Split

Arrive: Fri 16 September 2022 at 10:00 / Depart: Fri 16 September 2022 at 18:00

Lined with palm trees, this Adriatic seaside town is also a cultural mecca. Within the walls of the Diocletian Palace, you’ll discover historical buildings, numerous museums, the National Theatre and a collection of old churches. Culture, beauty, natural wonder – Split has it all.

Day 3 - Kotor

Arrive: Sat 17 September 2022 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 17 September 2022 at 17:30

Kotor offers some of the most well preserved architecture in all the Adriatic coast, with landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon. Built in 1166, there are frescoes dating back hundreds of years, and much of the gold and silver relief work done by the city’s master craftsmen of that time are held for safe keeping within its walls.

Day 4 - Taranto

Arrive: Sun 18 September 2022 at 10:30 / Depart: Sun 18 September 2022 at 19:30

On a cruise to Taranto, a city that’s tucked neatly under Italy’s heel, you’ll be enchanted by the city’s old-world charm and traditions. Borgo Antico, the island meeting point between the open sea and the bay, is filled with narrow alleys and streets. Stroll down Vicolo dei Bacio, also known as “kiss alley,” as it’s impossible for two people to pass on this street without brushing against each other. The sea provides a scenic backdrop while stopped here on a cruise to Italy from almost every venue in both the old city and the more modern area of Taranto. The Sailor Monument, which pays homage to Italy’s Navy, the bridges that connect the old and new city, and the fishing boats tied up on the northeast side of the island are ever-present and gentle reminders of the beautiful bay and the sea beyond.

Day 5 - At sea

Day 6 - Capri

Arrive: Tue 20 September 2022 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 20 September 2022 at 18:30

Naples is a large port city located in southwest Italy and is the capital of Italy’s Campania region. A Naples cruise port of call is an excellent way to visit Italy’s third largest city and experience everything this famous city is known for, including pizza, history, and it’s close proximity to several of Italy’s most famous places. Due to its location, Naples is a unique port city for travelers on Mediterranean cruises. It has the allure of an energetic city since Naples is home to a vibrant historic center and famous culinary scene, but it is also the gateway to some of the most alluring places in the world. The Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri, and the lost city of Pompeii are all an easy day trip away.

Day 7 - Rome

Arrive: Wed 21 September 2022 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 21 September 2022 at 19:00

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 8 - Florence/Pisa

Arrive: Thu 22 September 2022 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 22 September 2022 at 19:00

Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell'Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”

Day 9 - Toulon

Arrive: Fri 23 September 2022 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 23 September 2022 at 17:00

The distinct Italian accent you’ll find here is a remnant of the 2nd century B.C. Romans. Finding the climate and inland of what is now known as Provence so inviting, they stayed and Toulon didn’t become part of France until the 15th century.

Day 10 - Palma De Mallorca

Arrive: Sat 24 September 2022 at 11:30 / Depart: Sat 24 September 2022 at 19:00

This island enclave is often described as a mini-Barcelona, with a Gothic feel that has overtaken centuries of Roman and Moorish culture. Visit El Baluard, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, which was built on the site of the remnants of the 16th century Bastio de Sant Pere, or shop for bargain pearls at the city's many jewelers.

Day 11 - Barcelona

Arrive: Sun 25 September 2022 at 06:00 / Depart: Sun 25 September 2022

Formerly a sleepy Spanish city, Barcelona has recently been reborn as an eclectic fusion of the modern and medieval. Seek inspiration from the creations of its modernist architect, Antonio Gaudí, or the Picasso Museum. Or, take in the breathtaking cathedrals in the Gothic Quarter.