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Sunset over Palermo
from $9,200
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Culture and islands of the Mediterranean

Tarragona to Valletta - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Explore Tarragona’s Roman Heritage
  • Discover Mahon’s Menorcan Culture
  • Visit Ancient Carthage
  • Explore Sicily’s Historic Cities
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Tarragona / Valletta
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Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Explore a 12-day Mediterranean journey from Tarragona to Valletta aboard Le Bougainville, visiting Mahon, Cagliari, Tunis, Trapani, Palermo, Reggio di Calabria, Catania and Syracuse. Discover Roman, Phoenician, Greek, Arab, Norman and Baroque heritage across Spain, Tunisia and Italy, with a day at sea to enjoy onboard facilities and activities.
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Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
from $2,500
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Ligurian Sea

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Discover Nice's vibrant alleyways
  • Experience Porto Venere's coast
  • Tour Portoferraio vineyards
  • View Bonifacio's medieval sites
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Nice / Nice
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Nice aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Porto Venere, Portoferraio, Bonifacio, Alghero, and Ajaccio. Enjoy stunning coastlines, historic sites, and relax on beautiful beaches before returning to Nice.
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Beautiful town of Vernazza in Liguria, Italy
from $9,795
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Nice to Rome: La Dolce Vita

Nice - Rome - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Stroll Nice’s Old Town
  • Discover Picasso’s creative retreat
  • Wander Saint-Paul de Vence
  • See Pisa’s Leaning Tower
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Nice / Rome
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise from Nice to Rome on the Douglas Mawson, featuring guided tours, boutique shopping, and classic sites like the Colosseum. Enjoy "Your Choice" experiences, exploring iconic attractions and savoring Mediterranean culture, history, and cuisine along the way.
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Explore Palma de Mallorca
from $10,270
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A Solar Eclipse at Sea: Voyage Across the Western Mediterranean - with Smithsonian Journeys

Barcelona - Nice - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Witness solar eclipse in Palma
  • Explore Palma de Mallorca’s coves
  • Discover Mahon’s colorful streets
  • See Portofino’s harbor
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Barcelona / Nice
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Nice aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit Palma de Mallorca's stunning coves, and explore Mahon’s historic charm. See Sardinia’s medieval town of Alghero, followed by the scenic beaches of Ile-Rousse in Corsica. Discover Napoleon’s legacy in Portoferraio and more.
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Explore Palma de Mallorca
from $10,545
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Cultures of the Mediterranean Barcelona to Civitavecchia

Barcelona - Civitavecchia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sakara
  • Visit Palma de Mallorca cathedral
  • Wander Mahon Georgian buildings
  • Discover Cagliari citadel
  • Tour Tunis ancient Medina
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Barcelona / Civitavecchia
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Western Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona aboard the Emerald Sakara, visiting Palma de Mallorca, Tunis, Malta, Sicily, and Sorrento. Explore stunning architecture, ancient ruins, and beautiful coastlines before concluding your journey at Civitavecchia, Rome's port.
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Bastia (Old town), Corsica, France
from $2,570
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Rome to Nice

Civitavecchia - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Roam Monaco’s opulent streets
  • Stroll Alghero’s medieval lanes
  • Unwind at Sant’Amanza
  • Wander Bastia’s old town
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Civitavecchia / Nice
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Civitavecchia to Nice aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring historic sites like Portoferraio and Alghero and stunning beaches in Corsica and the luxurious Monaco. Conclude your journey in Nice, enjoying its vibrant Old Town and the beautiful Promenade des Anglais.
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Colorful buildings line Venice's canals
from $2,710
NO SS
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Authentic Adriatic

Roundtrip Venice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Admire Venice’s Renaissance glories
  • Discover Kotor’s medieval streets
  • Wander Monopoli’s whitewashed alley
  • Visit Korcula’s St. Mark Cathedral
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Venice / Venice
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Venice on the Royal Clipper, visiting stunning destinations like Kotor, Monopoli, and Croatia's Korcula and Trogir. Experience a mix of sailing adventure and rich history while enjoying beautiful landscapes and charming towns.
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Bonifacio, Corsica, France
from $2,660
NO SS
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Ligurian Sea

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Stroll Nice's Promenade des Anglais
  • Visit Portoferraio's historic villa
  • Tour Elba's local vineyards
  • View Bonifacio's limestone cliffs
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Nice / Nice
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Nice aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring the stunning coasts of France, Italy, Corsica, and Sardinia. Highlights include Porto Venere, Elba, Bonifacio, Alghero, and Ajaccio, wrapping up with a stroll along Nice's Promenade des Anglais.
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Colorful buildings line Venice's canals
from $4,030
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La Dolce Vita along the Italian coastline

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle des Océans
  • Tour Lucca or Florence from Livorno
  • Visit Napoleon’s home on Elba
  • Cruise past Maddalena Islands
  • Walk Alghero’s old walled town
  • See beaches at Porto Cervo
  • Explore Cinque Terre or Portofino
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Nice / Nice
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise the Italian coast on this 8-day trip from Nice. Stop in Livorno, Elba, Alghero, Porto Cervo, Porto Santo Stefano, and La Spezia. Explore old towns, enjoy wine tasting in Tuscany, visit Napoleon’s home, relax on quiet beaches, and tour the Cinque Terre or Portofino. Return to Nice with lasting views, local flavors, and rich coastal charm.
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Explore Sibenik on the Dalmatian Coast
from $4,040
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Italy, Montenegro, Albania & Croatia

Venice - Civitavecchia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Admire Venice's golden lions
  • Stroll Mali Losinj's old town
  • Marvel at Sibenik's Cathedral
  • Tour Syracuse's Neapolis Park
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Venice / Civitavecchia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Rome aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring both iconic sites and hidden gems. Visit historic towns in Croatia, the ancient ruins of Butrint in Albania, and marvel at Sicily's archaeological treasures before concluding in Civitavecchia.
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View from gondola during the ride through the canals, Venice
from $3,610
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Italy, Montenegro and Croatia

Venice - Civitavecchia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Venice’s Grand Canal
  • Discover Mali Losinj’s Cikat Bay
  • Visit Sibenik’s St. James Cathedral
  • Walk Dubrovnik’s ancient city walls
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Venice / Civitavecchia
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Star Clipper cruise from Venice, exploring Croatia's coastal gems and Montenegro's Kotor. Discover Italy's Apulia region, Sicily's Taormina, and end your journey in Civitavecchia, just outside Rome.
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Ancient theater of Taormina Sicily Italy with Etna erupting volcano at sunset
from $12,206
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The Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta

Roundtrip Malta - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud II
  • Explore stunning UNESCO-listed site
  • Step into the history of Sicily
  • Discover the charm of ancient Erice
  • Savor the authentic Sicily flavors
  • Explore historic Taormina and Sirac
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Valletta / Valletta
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta cruise, aboard Sea Cloud II. Explore ancient cities, UNESCO-listed temples, and landscapes shaped by the Romans, Greeks, and Carthaginians. Visit Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, the Ggantija Temples, and Valletta, stroll medieval Erice, and tour The Godfather’s Castello degli Schiavi.
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