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Italian Charms and the Mediterranean Cruise

  • Departure DateFri 15th Oct 2027
  • Saga Ocean Cruises Spirit of Discovery
  • 17 Night Cruise From Portsmouth
  • Cruise Only From £6,989 pp

Itinerary

  • Portsmouth, UK
  • Gibraltar
  • Majorca
  • Salerno
  • Palermo
  • Cagliari
  • Cartagena, Spain
  • Lisbon
  • Portsmouth, UK

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Sailing from the UK - cruise based on sailing from Portsmouth, call to discuss transportation options.
Voyage Code: SD225

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Day 1 - Portsmouth, UK

Arrive: Fri 15 October 2027 / Depart: Fri 15 October 2027 at 17:00

Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Gibraltar

Arrive: Tue 19 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 19 October 2027 at 17:00

The Port of Gibraltar, also known as Gibraltar Harbour, is a seaport in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It was a strategically important location during the Napoleonic Wars and after 1869 served as a supply point for ships travelling to India through the Suez Canal.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Majorca

Arrive: Thu 21 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 21 October 2027 at 17:00

Palma is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca), in the western Mediterranean. The massive Santa María cathedral, a Gothic landmark begun in the 13th century, overlooks the Bay of Palma. The adjacent Almudaina is a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence. West of the city, hilltop Bellver Castle is a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular shape.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Salerno

Arrive: Sat 23 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 23 October 2027 at 18:00

Salerno is a port city southeast of Naples, in Italy. Atop Monte Bonadies, the centuries-old Arechi Castle has sea views, plus Museo Medievale del Castello, exhibiting medieval ceramics and coins. In town, built on the ruins of a Roman temple, is Salerno Cathedral. It has Byzantine bronze doors, a baroque crypt and a marble altar. The terraced Minerva’s Garden has been growing medicinal plants since the 14th century.

Day 10 - Palermo

Arrive: Sun 24 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 24 October 2027 at 17:00

Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciria, near the port.

Day 11 - Cagliari

Arrive: Mon 25 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 25 October 2027 at 17:00

Cagliari is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. It’s known for the hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Architectural highlights include the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral. Housed in a former arsenal, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari displays bronze objects, Roman ceramics and artifacts from the Nuragic age to the Byzantine era.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Cartagena, Spain

Arrive: Wed 27 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 27 October 2027 at 17:00

Cartagena is a port city and naval base in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. Founded by the Carthaginians around 220 B.C., the city boomed during the Roman period. Among its many Roman ruins are a 1st-century B.C. theater and Casa de la Fortuna, a villa with murals and mosaics. The Muralla Púnica (Punic Wall) interpretation center houses the remains of a 3rd-century B.C. defensive wall.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Lisbon

Arrive: Fri 29 October 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 29 October 2027 at 17:00

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril.

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Portsmouth, UK

Arrive: Mon 01 November 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 01 November 2027

Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860.

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