Best of the Mediterranean Cruise: Villefranche, Florence & Palamos

• Day 1 Nice

  Nice, Queen of the Riviera, is filled with a treasure trove of archaeological and fine art museums, the famous flower market, and a warren of meandering lanes edged by tall houses and small, alluring shops.

• Day 2 Ajaccio, Corsica

  The seaside capital of Ajaccio is best known as the birthplace of Napolean Bonaparte, yet there's a lot more to this charming city like scenic mountains, beautiful beaches, and countless cafes and shops.

  • Panoramic Corsica & Prunelli Gorges
  • Ajaccio Sights
  • In the Footsteps of Napoleon
• Day 3 Villefranche-sur-Mer

  Journey to the exclusive heart of the COTE D’AZUR. Though its name may not be familiar, there’s a good chance you’ll recognize much of Villefranche while walking its beachfront and twisting, cobblestone streets. That’s because it’s been a cinematic hot spot for years, and movies such as To Catch a Thief, An Affair to Remember, and Never Say Never Again have all been shot here.

  • A Taste of Cannes
  • Wine Tasting at Cave Bianchi
  • Discover Old Nice
• Day 4 Portofino

  With its verdant hills, charming waterside restaurants, and miles of hiking trails among chestnut and olive groves, the quaint little fishing village of Portofino has became a playground of the rich and famous.

  • Cinque Terre
  • A Walk Through Genoa
  • 3 Pearls of Paradise Coast
• Day 5-6 Livorno

  As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence and its historic center is bursting with elegant squares, imposing palaces, magnificent churches, incredible art galleries and museums with an abundance of riches.

  • AzAmazing Evening Onboard - Evening of Italian Opera
  • Lucca by Bike & Picnic
  • Lucca On Your Own
• Day 8 Marseille

  At the same time bustling and picturesque-filled with colorful markets, fabulous wine and food and sights like le Vieux Port-Marseille is one of Europe’s oldest cities and the largest port in the Mediterranean.

  • AzAmazing Evening Onboard - Multicultural Evening in Marseille
  • Provence Highlights: Gordes & Roussillon
  • Avignon Discovery
• Day 9 Sète

  France's largest and most important fishing port on the Mediterranean, where the freshest of seafood reigns king, Sete is also popular for excursions to Carcassonne, a wonderfully preserved medieval city.

  • Nimes & Pont du Gard Aqueduct
  • Carcasonne Discovery
  • Le Domaine Sarrat De Goundy & Fontfroide Abbe
• Day 10 Palamós

  Home to the famed museum of its native son, Salvador Dali, Palamos sits right in the heart of the Costa Brava, and features a rugged, rocky shoreline, excellent beaches and picturesque fishing villages.

  • Cycling Through Palamos
  • A Day with Dali
  • Girona Highlights
• Day 11 Mahón, Menorca

  Perched atop a cliff overlooking the natural harbor, Mahon is most striking when approached by sea, with shops, cafes, restaurants and the Church of Santa Maria lining the streets between the two plazas.

  • Talayotic Discovery of Menorca
  • Biking Tour in Binibeca
  • A Walk Through Mahon
• Day 12 Barcelona

  Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi including the amazing Sagrada Familia.

Best of the Mediterranean Cruise: Villefranche, Florence & Palamos Itinerary