Explore some of the highlights of the western Mediterranean and French Riviera on this delightful, relaxed cruise from Spain to Italy. Begin your trip in beautiful Barcelona, exploring the art and architecture of this vibrant city, from its lush gardens to the distinctive Gaudi buildings. End your cruise in Civitavecchia, a visual and cultural delight.
Highlights
Tour Saint-Tropez, a beach town on the French Riviera
Explore vibrant art and architecture in Barcelona
Wander the vistas of Civitavecchia
Discover Viareggio in Tuscany, famed for its Carnival
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Barcelona revels in contrasts. Many enthuse over the beautiful elegant squares and boulevards, while others look for medieval romance in the Gothic quarter. Some love the artistic treasures in the Picasso Museum or the Joan Miró Foundation, but for most people Barcelona is the capital of Catalan Art Nouveau and its glory is epitomized in the spectacular Palau de la Música. At every turn, encounter the playfully opulent creations of architect Antonio Gaudi. His exuberant fantasies are evident in the numerous houses, idiosyncratic parks and the famous, as-yet incomplete Sagrada Familia cathedral, which has been under construction since 1882. Explore this charming city before boarding your ship and embarking on your cruise.
Day 2: Palamos | Spain
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Despite the fact that the entire municipality of Palamos today has more than 30,000 residents, Palamós is one of the best-preserved fishing communities you'll find anyplace on the Costa Brava. It features a thriving nightlife along the ancient waterfront and is also known for its prawns.
On the Mediterranean coast of France sits the village of La Ciotat. Tropical flora, pebble beaches, and play areas are all part of the Parc du Mugel botanical garden, which is located at the southernmost point of the island. Exhibitions on the town's history of shipbuilding and the creation of the game of pétanque may be found in the large Musée Ciotaden, which is tucked away among the restaurants and pubs of the revitalized Old Port neighborhood. The Eden Theater, the oldest continuously running movie theater in the world, lies just to the north.
Day 5: St Tropez/France
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Southeast France's Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur area includes Saint-Tropez, a beach town on the French Riviera. Long a favorite of artists, the town drew the worldwide "jet set" in the 1960s and is still well-known for its beaches and nightlife. Although there are more yachts than fishing boats in the Vieux Port, the cobblestoned La Ponche neighborhood nevertheless evokes its former life as a fishing community (Old Port)
Italy's Tuscany region's seaside city of Viareggio is well-known for its Carnival. The Carnival Museum, which features miniature versions of the city's allegorical floats, is located in the La Cittadella complex. A musical instrument museum and an archaeology museum are both parts of the Villa Paolina Civic Museums. Villa Puccini, a museum about the composer housed in his old lakeside home, is located to the southeast in the community of Torre del Lago.
On the outskirts of the Elba island's named harbor, in the province of Livorno, in Portoferraio, a town and comune. It is the biggest city on the island. Many of its buildings are located on the slopes of a small hill that is surrounded by the sea on three sides due to the geography.
Day 9: Rome (Civitavecchia)/Italy | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Civitavecchia, which translates as "old town," is a comune and city within the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Lazio region of central Italy. Located 60 kilometers (37 miles) west-northwest of Rome, it is a seaport on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Two piers, a breakwater, and a lighthouse combine to make the harbor. As of 2015, there were about 53,000 people living in Civitavecchia.
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Rates are based on double occupancy. A limited number of cabins can be booked for individual use for an additional charge.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits aboard the ship. We are also pleased to offer a selection of super premium wines and liquors that are available for purchase.
Crew gratuities
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available to all guests (connectivity permitting)
Gratuities
Port Fees
Welcome and Farewell Cocktails
Welcome champagne in the suite/stateroom
Daily fresh fruit basket in suite/stateroom
All coffee, tea specialties and soft drinks
Bottled water on the excursions
Fine wines from renowned winemakers
Open bar (except premium brands)
Beach barbecues in select destinations
Marina platform with use of water sports equipment such as snorkel gear, stand-up paddleboards, and towable tube (weather permitting)
Laundry service in suites
Curated moments
All meals including nightly 4-course menu and a 5-course gala dinner
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Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
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My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner