Vacation Itinerary & Map

Print Expand All Vacation Itinerary & Map12-Day Grand Mediterranean, Venice to Barcelona

Please Note:

Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.
Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.
Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port.

Dates	Port	Arrival	Departure
Day 1	Venice, Italy		Overnight
Venice, Italy You could start a discussion about Venice by praising its restaurants, wine bars, marble churches or blown glass. But you probably won’t. You’ll likely start with the fact that Venice is built on water. It is a place where people either float slowly down palace-lined man-made waterways or stroll down narrow alleyways. There’s no more extraordinary place to find yourself, or lose yourself. Be sure to stay in Venice before your next European cruise.
Day 2	Venice, Italy		1:00 AM
Venice, Italy You could start a discussion about Venice by praising its restaurants, wine bars, marble churches or blown glass. But you probably won’t. You’ll likely start with the fact that Venice is built on water. It is a place where people either float slowly down palace-lined man-made waterways or stroll down narrow alleyways. There’s no more extraordinary place to find yourself, or lose yourself. Be sure to stay in Venice before your next European cruise.
Day 3	At Sea
At Sea
Day 4	Athens (Piraeus), Greece	7:00 AM	5:00 PM
Athens (Piraeus), Greece This is the cradle of civilization, the oldest city in Europe. Not only is this city home to the Acropolis and some of the most important architectural structures and archaeological finds in the Western world, It is also a very modern city, an urban amalgam of extraordinary art, culture, cuisine and shopping.
Day 5	Ephesus (Izmir), Turkey	7:00 AM	2:30 PM
Ephesus (Izmir), Turkey Archaeologically rich, historic Izmir dates back over 5,000 years. Virtually rebuilt from scratch in 1922, Izmir is a booming city today. The ancient city of Ephesus, home to the Artemis Temple and the Zeus Altar, is one of the world’s best preserved archaeological sites.
Day 6	Istanbul, Turkey	8:00 AM	7:00 PM
Istanbul, Turkey There’s a new aura of excitement in Istanbul these days, as this center of the Ottoman empire has become one the world’s focal points for art, fashion, haute cuisine and nightlife. Of course there’s always an abundance of ancient monuments and grand mosques with stunning frescoes to see here, like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Head to any park and you’ll see why tulips have long been the symbol of this city.
Day 7	Mykonos, Greece	1:00 PM	9:00 PM
Mykonos, Greece Mykonos is a classic Greek Island with whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and windmills. Add a reputation for beautiful beaches and you'll understand why Mykonos is the most popular island in the Cyclades. Explore the island in a 4 x 4 or take a ferry to the tiny island of Delos.
Day 8	At Sea
At Sea
Day 9	Naples, Italy	8:00 AM	7:00 PM
Naples, Italy Cruise to Naples, located on Italy’s stunning Amalfi coast, a city rich in colorful history and diverse experiences. It is will take you back through the centuries with its grand piazzas, cathedrals and castles in the old centre. But it will also delight your senses and satisfy your coolness quotient with posh shops and sleek bars in neighborhoods like Chiaia and Posillipo.
Day 10	Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy	8:00 AM	7:00 PM
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy With two and a half thousand years of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Gaze at the masterpieces of the Vatican or walk into the past with visits to ancient relics, historic monuments and legendary museums. Or just people-watch while sipping on an espresso in a quaint cafe. There are many things to do in Rome before embarking on your next Europe cruise.
Day 11	Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy	8:00 AM	7:00 PM
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy How lucky to visit the Tuscan region, Florence & Pisa, resplendent in art and history. What's even more fortunate is that all the main attractions in Florence are centrally located for the perfect walking tour. See Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and Michelangelo's David.
Day 12	Provence (Toulon), France	9:00 AM	5:00 PM
Provence (Toulon), France Situated in Southern France on the Mediterranean Coast, Toulon is known for its military history and today remains as an important naval base. The old town of Toulon is the most charming neighborhood to walk around with streets adorned with small squares, fountains, quaint shops and cafes. You’ll find the locals shopping the open-air Provencal market which is held on the Cours Lafayette every morning.
Day 13	Barcelona, Spain	5:00 AM
Barcelona, Spain What is there to do in Barcelona, Spain prior to your cruise? The capital of Catalonia, and one of its provinces, Barcelona, is a place of palpable history, where you can lose yourself strolling down the medieval streets of the Barri Gotic. It’s a city designed to delight the senses: visit other-worldly Modernista churches like Gaudi’s La Pedrera, or treat yourself at a street side cafe to Patatas Bravas or a Passion Fruit Mojito. Experience this vibrant city before your next European cruise.