Spain, France, Italy Cruise on Queen Victoria from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Civitavecchia is the city of Rome´s port on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The harbour is formed by two piers and a breakwater, on which is a lighthouse. The name Civitavecchia means ancient town. There, the Eternal City lies before us in large format architectural and artistic sculptures such as the Colosseum, the most important monument of ancient Rome and used for public entertainment. Do not miss the Trevi Fountain and make a wish while you throw a coin back and continues to the Pantheon, one of the best preserved monuments of antiquity, Piazza Navona and the Vatican City. Take a walk through the Plaza of Spain and rest on the steps of Trinita dei Monti before heading to Via Condotti, wide avenue lined with shops.

Tarragona (Catalonia)

Tarragona is a port city in Catalonia in northeastern Spain. Many building remains from the time of the Roman colony of Tarraco have been preserved: the amphitheater of Tarragona from the 2nd century, which stands directly on the Mediterranean Sea, the necropolis with Roman tombs and the remains of the forum are in the medieval old town surrounded by a wall. A walk along the ramparts, the Passeig Arqueològic, offers sweeping views of the city. This iconic coastal city is just over an hour away by train from Barcelona, making it easy to experience some of the best things to do in Barcelona with just a day-trip if you wish to.

Palma (Majorca)

Palma Welcomes you through a magnificent view: the marina, the promenade, the Cathedral dominated by the Bellver Castle, situated on a hill which overlooks the harbor. Majorca is one of the favorite European destinations for many tourists. We will enjoy great shopping centres and tourist services, beautiful and pristine beaches, the cuisine and traditional products, not to mention the wonderful caves of Drach.

Villefranche (Nice)

Villefranche is a beautiful port in the Cote dAzure, near Nice. Villefranche is more than a disembarkation port, it is the example of a little village, elegant and exclusive of the Cote dAzure. A peaceful and distinguished place, with multicolores houses, charming corners and most of all tranquility and french good life. It is worth walking through the streets, have a taste of the local cuisine in the port restaurants, or visit the interesting monuments like the Saint Pierre Chapel, the Romanic Chapel of Jean Cocteau, Fort Saint Elmo, or the Dark Street. To continue the visit, nothing better than a quick getaway to Monaco, point of leisure par excellence, the city of glamor, one of the most visited places in the world. This city has three districts: City of Monaco, Condomine and Montecarlo, where the famous casino is found. The following places are of mandatory visit: The Grimaldi Palace, constructed on the Monaco Rock, the old part of the city, the Monaco Cathedral and the Opera.

Toulon (France)

Toulon is France´s second most important naval port, a fine Mediterranean harbour surrounded by hills. The town has a lively atmosphere throughout the year. There is a wealth of new museums, cafes and restaurants. The centre of the modern town is Place de la Liberté, dominated by the magnificent Grand Hotel, the last vestige of former glory days. Here, too, is Place Victor Hugo with its pavement cafes and the splendid Opera de Toulon. Look out for the huge wall frescoes so typical of Toulon. The historical center is located just north of the harbour. Toulon is genuine Provence , with wonderful smells of lavender and thyme in the market places.

Barcelona

The port of Barcelona was born about the same time as the city was. It is one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean, cruises leaving to tour the most desirable cities in the Western Mediterranean. It has modern facilities and all the services needed to accommodate the many passengers who have Barcelona as a starting point and end of their trip. Barcelona is one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural capitals of Europe. Among many attractions that include the Sagrada Familia, Montjuic, Gaudi's Güell Park and the famous Ramblas.

Ibiza

Ibiza 49 mi off the coast of the city of Valencia in east Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. Its largest cities are Ibiza Town Santa Eulària des Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany Its cities have become world-famous for their associations with tourism, nightlife, and the electronic music that the island has originated. It is well known for its summer club scene which attracts very large numbers of tourists, though the island's government and the Spanish Tourist Office have controversially been working to promote more family friendly Ibiza is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Noted clubs include Space, Privilege, Amnesia, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, Pacha, DC10, Eden, and Es Paradis. Ibiza has many boat/pool parties and is home to the legendary port in Ibiza Town, a popular stop for many tourists and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ibiza, along with nearby Formentera to the south, are called the Pine Islands.

Cagliari (Sardinia)

Founded by the Fenitians, Cagliari is one of the most important ports in Sardinia, located at the south of the island. A place to get lost and forget about the bustle of the city. It is also famous for having one of the most extensive urban beaches in Italy. The beach of Il Poetto of about 13 kms. It will surprise you how similiar it is to Spain in many ways, such as the habits, expresions even the gastronomy, because Sardinia belonged to Spain for 400 years.

Messina Strait (Cruise by)

Messina Strait is the narrow passage that connects the Tyrrhenian Sea to the north with the Ionian Sea to the south and is located between Sicily and Calabria (in the south of Italy)

Messina (Sicily)

Messina is the capital of the Italian province of Messina. It is situated near the Northeast corner of Sicily and is the 3rd largest city on the island of Sicily. The campanile holds the largest astronomical clock in the world and if full of animated mechanical statues that put on quite the show at noon. The city has been a Roman Catholic Archdiocese and Archimandrite seat since 1548 and is home to a locally important international fair. Things to see and do: Archeological Museum of Reggio di Calabria, Torre Faro observation tower over Messina Strait, Lungomare promenade at Reggio, The Fountain of Orion, The Four Fountains and The Senatory Fountain.

Salerno (Italy)

Salerno is a port town in Campania, located on the Gulf of Salerno on the Tyrrhenian Sea, south western Italy.
Salerno is the main town close to the Amalfi Coast on the Tyrrhenian, which includes the famous towns of Amalfi, Positano, etc and is mostly known for the first University of Medicine in the world. The city has a rich and varied culture and and the Historical Old Town centre is well preserved and full of tiny little passageways and hidden corners. The port city of Naples is about 35 miles from Salerno and has plenty of historical sites, churches, and museums to visit.

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Civitavecchia is the city of Rome´s port on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The harbour is formed by two piers and a breakwater, on which is a lighthouse. The name Civitavecchia means ancient town. There, the Eternal City lies before us in large format architectural and artistic sculptures such as the Colosseum, the most important monument of ancient Rome and used for public entertainment. Do not miss the Trevi Fountain and make a wish while you throw a coin back and continues to the Pantheon, one of the best preserved monuments of antiquity, Piazza Navona and the Vatican City. Take a walk through the Plaza of Spain and rest on the steps of Trinita dei Monti before heading to Via Condotti, wide avenue lined with shops.