Barcelona To Trieste Cruise

Day 1 - Barcelona

Arrive: Fri 01 October 2027 / Depart: Fri 01 October 2027

Glimpse Barcelona's remarkable architecture as you tour the city. Or experience Monsterrat, legendary home of the Knights of the Holy Grail. There's also a host of art galleries, museums and elegant shops to explore.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Sicily

Arrive: Sun 03 October 2027 / Depart: Sun 03 October 2027

This Sicilian harbour has much to offer in the way of history and beauty. Its museum is noteworthy for its Renaissance masterworks. Nearby, the fashionable resort of Taormina awaits on an optional excursion.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Athens

Arrive: Tue 05 October 2027 / Depart: Tue 05 October 2027

Welcome to the “Birthplace of Modern Democracy”, a city whose architectural, art and political triumphs are a universal legacy. Dominating the skyline, the ancient Acropolis is a monument to Western civilization. Discover its perfectly proportioned Parthenon, built during the Golden Age of Peracles, and the Ereichtheon with its maiden columns. Stroll through the ancient columns of the Stoa, where Plato once lectured. Then for lighter fare, come explore the twisting lanes and lively tavernas of the Plaka.

Day 6 - Dardanelles (Transit)

Day 7 - Istanbul

Arrive: Thu 07 October 2027

Begin or end your cruise in the world's only city astride two continents. You will almost certainly want to stay on her shores for a day or two at a hotel, or on a land extension to Capadoccia.

Day 8 - Istanbul

Depart: Fri 08 October 2027

Begin or end your cruise in the world's only city astride two continents. You will almost certainly want to stay on her shores for a day or two at a hotel, or on a land extension to Capadoccia.

Day 9 - Dardanelles (Transit)

Day 10 - Kusadasi

Arrive: Sun 10 October 2027 / Depart: Sun 10 October 2027

Ku?adas? is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants.

Day 11 - Rhodes

Arrive: Mon 11 October 2027 / Depart: Mon 11 October 2027

Red-roofed houses sitting neatly in rows beneath the imposing Grand Balace and the medieval city wall make this one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful towns. Particularly special when bathed in orange light at sunset.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Katakolon

Arrive: Wed 13 October 2027 / Depart: Wed 13 October 2027

Katakolon is an attractive port set against a backdrop of rolling mountains, giving way to the Ionian Sea and separating the ocean from the Gulf of Kyparissia. This is a stunning step into the past. From Katakolon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient wonder Olympia, with extensive and well-preserved ruins that include a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.

Day 14 - Messina Strait (Transit)

Day 15 - Rome

Arrive: Fri 15 October 2027 / Depart: Fri 15 October 2027

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 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Palermo

Arrive: Sun 17 October 2027 / Depart: Sun 17 October 2027

Do local artichokes or chopped octopus appeal? Then a trip to the famous Vucciria market isa must. A vibrant city with cultural artefacts around every corner, Palermo is an experience not to be missed.

Day 18 - Messina Strait (Transit)

Day 19 - Corfu

Arrive: Tue 19 October 2027 / Depart: Tue 19 October 2027

Corfu boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the Greek Isles. Drive along the coastline and through the mountainous interior to see the Achilleon Palace built by the Empress Elizabeth, join in an island celebration and feast, or explore the winding streets of Old Town.

Day 20 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Wed 20 October 2027 / Depart: Wed 20 October 2027

Ever visited a 14th century pharmacy? Things have changed a little since then, but it's well worth a look during your visit to a Franciscan monastery. Don't froget to stroll along the promenade and medieval city walls.

Day 21 - Zadar, Croatia

Arrive: Thu 21 October 2027 / Depart: Thu 21 October 2027

Zadar is a historic place, with Roman ruins and medieval churches to explore. Meanwhile, the cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants are great places to relax and enjoy the town’s distinct ambience.

Day 22 - Venice (Trieste)

Arrive: Fri 22 October 2027 / Depart: Fri 22 October 2027

A little slice of eternal Italy that sits between Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast. Trieste is a charming destination which has been furnished decorously by grandeur and royalty through the centuries. The heart of the medieval old city and its neo-classical Austrian quarter offer great expressions of this seaport’s colourful past. The food is divine, the culture vibrant, and ambience quite unique.