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Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea Cruise

  • Departure DateWed 1st Sep 2027
  • Ponant Le Boreal
  • 7 Night Cruise From Barcelona
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Itinerary

  • Barcelona
  • Sete, France
  • Marseille, France
  • Nice (Villefranche)
  • Portofino
  • Portovenere
  • Florence/Pisa

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Day 1 - Barcelona

Arrive: Wed 01 September 2027 / Depart: Wed 01 September 2027 at 18:30

Madrid’s Catalan rival, Barcelona, is fiercely proud of its cultural identity forged from a melting pot of artistic talent. Enriched by its past when the paths of great masters like Picasso, Dali and celebrated architect Gaudi crossed, the city’s cosmopolitan character ensures its status as an unsurpassed centre of culture. Explore the ruins of the Gothic District or simply stroll along the famous Ramblas.

Day 2 - Sete, France

Arrive: Thu 02 September 2027 / Depart: Thu 02 September 2027

Day 3 - Marseille, France

Arrive: Fri 03 September 2027 / Depart: Fri 03 September 2027

Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. At its heart is the Vieux-Port (Old Port), where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat-lined quay.

Day 4 - Nice (Villefranche)

Arrive: Sat 04 September 2027 / Depart: Sat 04 September 2027

Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake's major religious works.

Day 5 - Portofino

Arrive: Sun 05 September 2027 / Depart: Sun 05 September 2027

A rugged rocky promontory, the Portofino Peninsula is the loveliest spot on the Ligurian Riviera. At its feet lies the pretty port of Portofino (Italy), which has become a seaside destination for the Italian jet-set. A rugged stairway leads to a path into the heart of the luxuriant vegetation above.

Day 6 - Portovenere

Arrive: Mon 06 September 2027 / Depart: Mon 06 September 2027

Day 7 - Florence/Pisa

Arrive: Tue 07 September 2027

An important commercial port on the Italian Coast for wood, marble and alabaster, Livorno was founded by the Medicis. From here we will venture out to discover the delights of tuscany and its great cities of art. Explore the aristocratic charm of secretive Pisa and its famous leaning tower, or the elegance of Florence, Dante’s homeland where the Renaissance was born.

Day 8 - Florence/Pisa

Depart: Wed 08 September 2027

An important commercial port on the Italian Coast for wood, marble and alabaster, Livorno was founded by the Medicis. From here we will venture out to discover the delights of tuscany and its great cities of art. Explore the aristocratic charm of secretive Pisa and its famous leaning tower, or the elegance of Florence, Dante’s homeland where the Renaissance was born.

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