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Mediterranean Discovery Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Barcelona (Spain)
From the UK to Barcelona ad embark your ship.
Day 2 - Marseille (France)
Marseille once inspired Cezanne's paintings and is home to a picturesque Old Quarter and Romanesque-Byzantine Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica. Head to Aix-en-Provence for a wine and cheese tasting, explore the old quarter known as Le Panier and enjoy a game of boule de petanque with the locals, or visit the bustling Noailles Market.
Day 3 - Monte Carlo (Monaco)
Monte Carlo is the wealthiest spot in Monaco and known for its casinos and nightlife. Enjoy a walking tour and a tasting of local beers in Monaco's sole micro-brewery, explore the atmospheric old towns of Monaco, Eze and Nice on the French Riviera, or head to the hilltop villages of Saint-Paul-De-Vence and Eze.
Day 4 - Livorno (Italy)
Livorno is the gateway to the Renaissance treasures of Florence and iconic sights of Pisa, which can be visited on shore excursions. Alternatively, head to the city of Lucca with its atmospheric streets or enjoy a wine tasting and visit to Bolgheri. There is also the opportunity to explore the colourful coastal villages of Cinque Terre independently.
Day 5 - Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is the gateway to ancient Rome. Join the hop on hop off tour and visit iconic attractions including the Vatican, or join the panoramic coach tour taking in Saint Peter's Basilica. Alternatively, head to the stunning Bracciano Lake and enjoy a wine, bread and olive tasting, or discovered the ruins of Ostia Antica, a commercial centre in the Roman Empire.
Day 6 - Sorrento
Sorrento is arguably one of the most beautiful towns in the world and overlooks the Bay of Naples. Head to the remarkably well-preserved remains of UNESCO-listed Pompeii, take a stroll along the alleyways and beautiful streets of Sorrento's romantic old quarter, or cruise aboard a jetfoil across the Gulf of Naples to the picturesque island of Capri.
Day 7 - Naxos (Sicily)
Naxos is the gateway to the treasures of Sicily. Enjoy a drive through Sicily's breathtaking landscapes to the northern edge of Mount Etna, enjoy a wine tasting at Tenuta San Michele at the base of Mount Etna, or discover enchanting Taromina and its astonishing Greco-Roman amphitheatre which is still in use today.
Day 8 - Argostoli (Greece)
See the ancient frescoes at the 16th-century Monastery of St Andrew which was uncovered by an earthquake, board a small boat and cruise Melissani Lake beneath stalactites, or ascend Mt Ainos and pass Sami, the setting for the film, Captain Corelli's Mandolin.
Day 9 - Bari (Italy)
The Italian city of Bari has always been an important port city. The Basilica of Saint Nicholas holds the remains of its namesake beneath the altar. Enjoy a visit to magical Castel del Monte which has been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or tour hillside Ostuni followed by an olive oil tasting at a fortified farmhouse known as Masseria Brancati. Alternatively, head to the conical dwellings of UNESCO-listed Alberobello.
Day 10 - Kotor (Montenegro)
The coastal town of Kotor is situated in a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor. The old port is surrounded by an impressive city wall built by the House of Nemanjicc and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a drive through the mountains into Montenegro's stunning countryside, take a stroll along the atmospheric streets of Budva's medieval Old Town, or learn about olive oil production on a visit to a family estate.
Day 11 - Dubrovnik (Croatia)
Dubrovnik is known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic' and the Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a train ride between several of the most prestigious wineries in the Konavle Valley with a tasting at each one, or visit the seaside resort town of Cavtat which was once the Ancient Roman City of Epidaurus. Alternatively, there is a bicycle adventure in the Konavle Valley.
Day 12 - Venice (Italy)
Venice is known as the 'City of Canals' and was built on an archipelago of more than 100 islands. Enjoy an evening concert at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, cruise down the Grand Canal or head to the beautiful islands of Murano, renowned for its glassmaking, and Burano, known for its lacemaking.
Day 13 - Venice - UK
Disembark your ship in Venice and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.