Rome and Barcelona with Nice

The heart of the ancient Roman empire and capital of modern Italy, Rome is one of the world’s great cultural centers, and an abundance of monuments, cathedrals, artistic masterpieces, and more reflect the city’s rich ancient, medieval, and Renaissance history. You’ll embark the Tere Moana in the nearby port city of Civitavecchia and enjoy time to settle into your stateroom before the ship sets sail this evening.

“The Pearl of the Tuscan Archipelago” is a beautiful island in the Tyrrhenian Sea that once was connected by a land bridge to Corsica, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. It is better known today as the site of Napoleon’s exile after his abdication in 1814. The chief city on the island, Portoferraio, dates to the Etruscan civilization and offers many historic landmarks, as well as beautiful beaches.

Ruled by the Grimaldi family since 1297, with only brief interruptions, the Principality of Monaco is the world’s second-smallest country (after the Vatican). Sandwiched between mountains and the sea, Monte Carlo is a district of the country and home of the famous Grand Casino. Monte Carlo’s steep and winding streets have been featured in numerous films, including Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief” starring Grace Kelly, who would become Princess Grace of Monaco upon her marriage to Rainier III in 1956. Besides the casino, attractions of this glamorous district include numerous museums, churches, monuments, and gardens. Here, too, the Tere Moana stays late, allowing you to experience Monte Carlo at its liveliest: after dark.

The “Queen of the Côte d’Azur” and the second-largest city in France, Nice offers beautiful views of hilltop villages, Art Deco façades, and a stunning coastline along the blue-green Mediterranean Sea. The ruins of ancient Roman baths are among the city’s top attractions, as are the Cours Saleya Flower Market, the Matisse Museum, and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Or perhaps you’ll simply stroll the lovely Promenade des Anglais, enjoy the world-class dining and shopping, or relax on one of the city’s many beautiful beaches.

You’ll find plenty of luxury dining and shopping in Cannes, one of the best-known cities on the French Riviera and home of the famous International Film Festival. You’ll also find a beautiful, sunny, Mediterranean climate and many free, sandy beaches, including the famous Plage de la Croisette.

Renowned for its limestone cliffs and stunning calanques (sheltered inlets), this pretty fishing village east of Marseilles offers an excellent beach, many pretty hiking trails, and a historic old quarter that blends medieval architecture with the pretty pastel façades of Provence. Or simply relax at an outdoor café and enjoy a local specialty: bouillabaisse with a glass of the region’s famous white wine.

A beautiful fishing village, whose port is lined with colorful buildings, Sète is ideal for watersports, including sailing, swimming, and SCUBA diving. While here, you might also want to sample the fabulous fresh seafood for which the town is famous.

The capital of Catalonia, one of Spain’s 17 Autonomous Communities, and the second-largest city in Spain (after Madrid), lively Barcelona boasts a multicultural ambiance and a Mediterranean climate and lifestyle. You’ll disembark The Moana here, after breakfast this morning.