Italy, France And Spain
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7-night voyage departing Barcelona, arriving Civitavecchia.
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Italy, France And Spain
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Day 1
Barcelona , Spain
Friday, 15/09/2028
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, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
Day 2
Valencia , Spain
Saturday, 16/09/2028
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 popular destination year in year out. During the Civil War, it was the last seat of the Republican Loyalist government (1935–36), holding out against Franco’s National forces until the country fell to 40 years of dictatorship. Today it represents the essence of contemporary Spain—daring design and architecture along with experimental cuisine—but remains deeply conservative and proud of its traditions. Though it faces the Mediterranean, Valencia's history and geography have been defined most significantly by the River Turia and the fertile huerta that surrounds it.The city has been fiercely contested ever since it was founded by the Greeks. El Cid captured Valencia from the Moors in 1094 and won his strangest victory here in 1099: he died in the battle, but his corpse was strapped into his saddle and so frightened the besieging Moors that it caused their complete defeat. In 1102 his widow, Jimena, was forced to return the city to Moorish rule; Jaume I finally drove them out in 1238. Modern Valencia was best known for its frequent disastrous floods until the River Turia was diverted to the south in the late 1950s. Since then the city has been on a steady course of urban beautification. The lovely bridges that once spanned the Turia look equally graceful spanning a wandering municipal park, and the spectacularly futuristic Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (City of Arts and Sciences), most of it designed by Valencia-born architect Santiago Calatrava, has at last created an exciting architectural link between this river town and the Mediterranean. If you're in Valencia, an excursion to Albufera Nature Park is a worthwhile day trip.
Day 4
Marseille , France
Monday, 18/09/2028
Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today's Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain's daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks' handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d'Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.
Day 5
Ajaccio, Corsica , France
Tuesday, 19/09/2028
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, vestiges of ancient Corsica in this ville impériale revolve around the city’s most famous son, Napoléon Bonaparte, whose family home—now the national museum Maison Bonaparte—pays tribute to the emperor’s historical influence.Remnants from what was originally a 12th-century Genoese colony are still visible around the Old Town near the imposing citadel and watchtower. Perfect for exploring, the luminous seaside city surrounded by snowcapped mountains and pretty beaches offers numerous sites, eateries, side streets, and a popular harbor, where sailboats and fishing vessels moor in the picturesque Tino Rossi port lined with well-established restaurants and cafés serving fresh local fare.
Day 6
La Spezia , Italy
Wednesday, 20/09/2028
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 palm-lined promenade, fertile citrus parks, renovated Liberty-style palazzos, and colorful balcony-lined streets make parts of La Spezia surprisingly beautiful. Monday through Saturday mornings, you can stroll through the fresh fish, produce, and local-cheese stalls at the outdoor market on Piazza Cavour, and on Friday take part in the busy flea market on Via Garibaldi. There's also Porto Mirabello, a newly built tourist port with a pool club, shops, and several restaurants that overlook the fleet of super-yachts.
Day 8
Civitavecchia , Italy
Friday, 22/09/2028
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, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Britannia Deluxe Inside
200 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Britannia Oceanview (Obstructed View)
180 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Britannia Oceanview
180 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Britannia Single Oceanview
133–168 sqft · Up to 1 guests
Britannia Balcony (Obstructed View)
228 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Britannia Balcony
258–470 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Britannia Club Balcony
258–470 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Princess Grill Suite
335–513 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Queens Grill Suite
484–671 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Queens Grill Penthouse
508–596 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Oceanview (Obstructed View) · 180 sqft | FC Oceanview (FC) | Enquire → | ||
| FB Oceanview (FB) | Enquire → | |||
| Britannia Oceanview · 180 sqft | EC Oceanview (EC) | Enquire → | ||
| EF Oceanview (EF) | Enquire → | |||
| EB Oceanview (EB) | Enquire → | |||
| Britannia Single Oceanview · 133–168 sqft | KC Single Oceanview | Enquire → |
Britannia Oceanview (Obstructed View) · 180 sqft
FC Oceanview (FC)
Britannia Oceanview (Obstructed View) · 180 sqft
FB Oceanview (FB)
Britannia Oceanview · 180 sqft
EC Oceanview (EC)
Britannia Oceanview · 180 sqft
EF Oceanview (EF)
Britannia Oceanview · 180 sqft
EB Oceanview (EB)
Britannia Single Oceanview · 133–168 sqft
KC Single Oceanview
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Balcony (Obstructed View) · 228 sqft | CB Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft | BF Balcony (BF) | Enquire → | ||
| BE Balcony (BE) | Enquire → | |||
| BD Balcony (BD) | Enquire → | |||
| BC Balcony (BC) | Enquire → | |||
| BB Balcony (BB) | Enquire → | |||
| BA Balcony (BA) | Enquire → | |||
| Britannia Club Balcony · 258–470 sqft | A2 Club Balcony (A2) | Enquire → | ||
| A1 Club Balcony (A1) | Enquire → |
Britannia Balcony (Obstructed View) · 228 sqft
CB Balcony
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BF Balcony (BF)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BE Balcony (BE)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BD Balcony (BD)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BC Balcony (BC)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BB Balcony (BB)
Britannia Balcony · 258–470 sqft
BA Balcony (BA)
Britannia Club Balcony · 258–470 sqft
A2 Club Balcony (A2)
Britannia Club Balcony · 258–470 sqft
A1 Club Balcony (A1)
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Grill Suite · 335–513 sqft | P2 Princess Suite (P2) | Enquire → | ||
| P1 Princess Suite (P1) | Enquire → | |||
| Queens Grill Suite · 484–671 sqft | Q6 Queens Suite (Q6) | Enquire → | ||
| Q5 Queens Suite (Q5) | Enquire → | |||
| Queens Grill Penthouse · 508–596 sqft | Q4 Penthouse (Q4) | Enquire → | ||
| Q3 Penthouse (Q3) | Enquire → |
Princess Grill Suite · 335–513 sqft
P2 Princess Suite (P2)
Princess Grill Suite · 335–513 sqft
P1 Princess Suite (P1)
Queens Grill Suite · 484–671 sqft
Q6 Queens Suite (Q6)
Queens Grill Suite · 484–671 sqft
Q5 Queens Suite (Q5)
Queens Grill Penthouse · 508–596 sqft
Q4 Penthouse (Q4)
Queens Grill Penthouse · 508–596 sqft
Q3 Penthouse (Q3)
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