Mediterranean and Adriatic Cruise

Day 1 - Rome

Arrive: Fri 14 July 2028 / Depart: Fri 14 July 2028

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Tarragona

Arrive: Sun 16 July 2028 / Depart: Sun 16 July 2028

This charming city on the Costa Dorada recalls the days of the Roman Empire. Discover its ancient amphitheatre, circus and walls clustered high on a hill, with a beautiful beach hidden below.

Day 4 - Marseille, France

Arrive: Mon 17 July 2028 / Depart: Mon 17 July 2028

France's largest port is a lively mix of cultural influences, and home to more than a million inhabitants. Sip an espresso at a café on the Cours Julien, to capture the Marseille of old.

Day 5 - Ajaccio

Arrive: Tue 18 July 2028 / Depart: Tue 18 July 2028

This island famed as Napoleon's birthplace is a perfect summer resort. Explore its fine sandy beaches and deep forests of pine and chestnut, which cover more than half the landscape.

Day 6 - Florence/Pisa

Arrive: Wed 19 July 2028 / Depart: Wed 19 July 2028

Tucked into the Ligurian coastline between the cities of Genoa and Pisa, the charming and atmospheric La Spezia is one of Italy’s most important commercial harbours and home to its largest naval base. La Spezia is also the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cinque Terre, a collection of five fantasy-like coastal villages perched immaculately on the contours of the coastline.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Rome

Arrive: Fri 21 July 2028 / Depart: Fri 21 July 2028

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Malta

Arrive: Sun 23 July 2028 / Depart: Sun 23 July 2028

For more than 250 years, this was the last stronghold of the Knights of Malta. An optional excursion reveals the Grand Master's Palace, doubtless one of the Mediterranean's finest treasures.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Kotor

Arrive: Tue 25 July 2028 / Depart: Tue 25 July 2028

Nestled deep in an atmospheric and secluded bay, the fortified city of Kotor in Montenegro is steeped in history. Characterized by winding streets and squares its magic and attraction are undeniable. Kotor’s ninth-century walls blend into the mountainside by day, but then bathe in light when night falls. Within these dramatic walls lies a town of mazes of walkways and irresistible charm.

Day 13 - Split

Arrive: Wed 26 July 2028 / Depart: Wed 26 July 2028

A vast third-century compound, The Palace of Diocletianis is Split’s main attraction. Its fortresslike complex houses an arched entrance court, temples, mausoleums, statues and even Egyptian Sphinxes. Gorge on an emperor’s banquet of delicious local fish and cheeses on Dalmatia’s coast – it’s a fitting feast after exploring the white Roman palace.

Day 14 - Zadar, Croatia

Arrive: Thu 27 July 2028 / Depart: Thu 27 July 2028

Zadar is a historic place, with Roman ruins and medieval churches to explore. Meanwhile, the cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants are great places to relax and enjoy the town’s distinct ambience.

Day 15 - Venice (Trieste)

Arrive: Fri 28 July 2028 / Depart: Fri 28 July 2028

A little slice of eternal Italy that sits between Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast. Trieste is a charming destination which has been furnished decorously by grandeur and royalty through the centuries. The heart of the medieval old city and its neo-classical Austrian quarter offer great expressions of this seaport’s colourful past. The food is divine, the culture vibrant, and ambience quite unique.