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Treasures of the Mediterranean Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Barcelona (Spain)
From the UK to Barcelona and 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, visit the Pope's Palace in Avignon, or enjoy a guided tour of Marseilles.
Day 3 - Monte Carlo (Monaco)
Monte Carlo is the wealthiest spot in Monaco and known for its casinos and nightlife. Enjoy a hop on hop off tour, 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, located in the center of Tuscany, is the gateway to the glory of Renaissance Florence and Pisa. From the 13th to 16th centuries, this era of creative freedom encouraged the genius of Dante, Donatello, Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, da Vinci, and Machiavelli to create some of the world’s most noted masterpieces. Elegant Florence offers the Galleria dell'Accademia, with its iconic masterpiece, Michelangelo’s David. The Uffizi is home to the most renowned art gallery in Italy, with representative works by the titan’s of Renaissance art. Join us for an excursion to Pisa, and tour the city's beautiful and historic Campo dei Miracoli. Nearby Siena captures the spirit of Medieval Italy and Lucca offers the memorable chance to bicycle through the fragrant Tuscan countryside.
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 discover 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 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 - Split (Croatia)
Split is the largest Croatian city on the Adriatic coast. Split achieved fame when the Roman emperor Diocletian, noted for his persecution of early Christians, had his retirement palace built here. The spectacular stone edifice and its grounds and cellars are a major highlight of any city tour. See the sights on a city tour, learn about work at the Brodosplit shipyard, or converse with the locals in a small Croatian village and cook a traditional dish affectionately known as Dalmatian pizza.
Day 12 - Venice (Italy)
Venice is known as the 'City of Canals' and was built on an archipelago of more than 100 islands. Enjoy a gondola tour, head to the islands of Murano and Burano, or travel to UNESCO-listed Verona.
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.