Heart Of The Mediterranean - Barcelona to Athens Cruise

Day 1 - Barcelona

Arrive: Wed 23 April 2025 / Depart: Wed 23 April 2025 at 18:00

One of Europe’s most visually stunning cities, Barcelona balances the medieval intimacy of its Gothic Quarter with the grace and distinction of the wide boulevards in the Moderniste Eixample. It was the home of architect Antoni Gaudí, whose Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Park Güell and Casa Milà are the most profound statements of Modernisme. View the splendid works at the Picasso Museum and the Miro Foundation, or discover Barcelona’s passionate ambiance at a flamenco show.

Day 2 - Marseille

Arrive: Thu 24 April 2025 / Depart: Thu 24 April 2025 at 18:00

Day 3 - Cannes

Arrive: Fri 25 April 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 25 April 2025 at 18:00

Explore glamorous ultra-fashionable Cannes, with its majestic hotels, millionaires, movie stars, and mega-yachts in a gem-like setting along the sparkling Mediterranean. Stroll along the Royal Palm tree lined Boulevard de la Croisette where world-renowned designers cater to the rich and famous. Look for haute couture and antiques. Enjoy a cocktail in one of the grand hotels. Take lunch in a fashionable café on the boulevard. Visit the gardens and parks sprinkled along the boulevard. Hike up the hill to Le Suquet, the medieval old town. Enjoy a coffee at an outdoor café with expansive and exquisite views of the harbor.

Day 4 - Florence/Pisa

Arrive: Sat 26 April 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 26 April 2025 at 18:00

Livorno is an Italian port city on the west coast of Tuscany. It's known for its seafood, Renaissance-era fortifications and modern harbor with a cruise ship port. Its central Terrazza Mascagni, a waterside promenade with checkerboard paving, is the city's main gathering place. The bastions of the 16th-century Fortezza Vecchia face the harbor and open onto Livorno's canal-laced Venezia Nuova quarter.

Day 5 - Tyrrhenian Sea cruising

Day 6 - Sicily

Arrive: Mon 28 April 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 28 April 2025 at 18:00

With a wealth of archeological sites, such as Selinunte and Segesta; the neighboring mountaintop medieval town of Erice, overlooking the beautiful archipelago of Egadi; and nearby Marsala (from the Arab name, "Marsa Allah," or “port of Allah”), with its House of Mosaics and renowned wine; Trapani allows visitors to experience Sicily with all of their senses. Don’t miss the day trip through the scenic countryside to local olive farms, where cooking demonstrations become delectable repasts, gastronomic memories in the making.

Day 7 - La Goulette

Arrive: Tue 29 April 2025 / Depart: Tue 29 April 2025 at 18:00

Travel across millennia as you visit the ruins of ancient Carthage and Tunis's opulent, historic medina with its winding alleys and souks. Visit the superb Bardo Museum with its spectacular Roman mosaics or the lovely whitewashed village of Sidi Bou Saïd perched on a cliff above the sea, a charming spot of cobbled streets, flower-filled courtyards and ornate window grills painted deep blue.

Day 8 - Malta

Arrive: Wed 30 April 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 30 April 2025 at 18:00

Malta’s major port and capital, the entire city of Valletta was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. The centerpiece is the impressive 19th century Mosta Dome, visible from anywhere on the island, with its inlaid marble floor and the gilded, carved stone flowers set around the interior dome. For a tranquil afternoon, stroll the San Anton Palace Gardens, artistically laid out in Three Villages - Attard, Lija and Balzan. Or, for spectacular vistas, take a day tour to Dingli Cliffs, which offer striking views of the sea and rugged coastline. Valetta is also a portal to day trips to nearby Mdina, with its landmark Baroque Cathedral of St. John; and Rabat, the provincial township that was once part of the Roman city of Melita, where you can explore several fascinating archaeological digs.

Day 9 - Cruising the Mediterranean Sea

Day 10 - Monemvasia

Arrive: Fri 02 May 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 02 May 2025 at 18:00

In Monemvasia, known as the Gibraltar of the East, discover an ancient castle and Byzantine churches, a monastery dating back to 1150 in the uninhabited Upper Town, and the Moslem Mosque which houses the Archeological Collection and is located in the fortified Lower Town.

Day 11 - Athens

Arrive: Sat 03 May 2025 at 06:30 / Depart: Sat 03 May 2025

Piraeus is the gateway to the ancient city of Athens, known as the “Cradle of Western Civilization” because of its immense impact on cultural and political achievements throughout the world. Due mainly to tourism and the 2004 Olympics, Greece has redeveloped many sites in Athens. A historian’s delight, Athens is home to such magnificent wonders as: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the atmospheric winding streets of the Plaka, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Temple of Athena Nike, and the Archaeological Museum with the world’s finest collection of ancient artifacts.