Spain, Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Gibraltar

21 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Aurora

Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Cartagena (Spain), La Goulette (Tunis), Palermo (Sicily), Athens (Piraeus), Dardanelles (cruising), Istanbul, Istanbul, Dardanelles (cruising), Valletta (Malta), Gibraltar, en
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Cruise Spain, Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Gibraltar

21 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Aurora

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Which stateroom suits you better?

Which cruise cabin is the best to book? If you are wondering what type of stateroom to book, don't worry, with our quick cabin guide we'll try to help you book the cabin that best suits you. Our cruise specialised agents are also here to help you book the perfect cabin for you.

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Southampton
Day 2-3-4 at sea
Day 5 Cartagena (Spain)
Day 6 at sea
Day 7 La Goulette (Tunis)
Day 8 Palermo (Sicily)
Day 9 at sea
Day 10 Athens (Piraeus)
Day 11 Dardanelles (cruising)
Day 12 Istanbul
Day 13 Istanbul
Day 14 Dardanelles (cruising)
Day 15 at sea
Day 16 Valletta (Malta)
Day 17-18 at sea
Day 19 Gibraltar
Day 20-21 at sea
Day 22 Southampton
Spain, Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Gibraltar Cruise itinerary  - PO Cruises

Spain, Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Gibraltar

21 nights Cruise on Aurora. Sailing from Southampton, visiting Cartagena (Spain), La Goulette (Tunis), Palermo (Sicily), Athens (Piraeus), Dardanelles (cruising), Istanbul, Istanbul, Dardanelles (cruising), Valletta (Malta), Gibraltar, ending in Southampton.

Spain, Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Gibraltar Cruise itinerary  - PO Cruises
Spain, Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Gibraltar Cruise itinerary  - PO Cruises

Southampton

Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.

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Cartagena (Spain)

Cartagena is located on the sout east of Murcia. On the banks of the Mediteranean, with a very smooth climate and waters. It´s famous for it´s festivals of Carthaginians and Romans and the holy week processions, declared of international touristic interest.

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La Goulette (Tunis)

La Goulette is the port of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. La Goulette is linked to Tunis by the TGM railway. As you disembark the port it will bring you closer to a totally different and fascinating culture. Tunisia is one of the favorite most exotic destinations you can visit. There are several festivals each year, of which the largest is the Carthage International Festival which takes place in July and August with international attraction. Tourist attractions are: Camel ride, Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul, Dar Ben Abdallah, MuseumBab el Bahr French Gate, The Great Mosque, Old City Medina, Bardo Museum & Souks.

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Palermo (Sicily)

 Palermo, the capital of Sicily and the Province of Palermo is situated in the northwest of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Palermo is a beautiful place and has a noteworthy architectural heritage. It is known for many of its Norman buildings, including churches, museums, palaces, and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence - it is over 2,700 years old. The city is rich in history, culture, art, music, and food. There are many tourist attractions such as Palermo’s Arabic quarter, Orto botanico Botanical Gardens and Real Tenuta della Favorita Park. In Vucciria market, visitors will experience the unique, strongly Sicilian atmosphere, as well as taste the typical local produce. Things to see and do include the Vucciria market, Palazzo dei Normanni, Quattro Canti, Norman churches, palaces, museums, and the Capuchin Catacombs – the latter of which being not for the faint hearted. It is here where you can see the mummified bodies of monks and more, including that of a small child named Rosalia Lombardo who died in 1920. She is a true marvel.

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Athens (Piraeus)

Athens, the capital city of Greece is an active cosmopolitan mix of different cultures and people, passionate about their art and history. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with mild winters and very hot summers, ideal for tourism. It is located just a few miles from the port of Piraeus, the central commercial port of the capital, and the shores of southern Attica. The main attractions of Athens are The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Thiseion Cinema, Gazi, Monastiraki Flea Market, Pireaus seaside, Pireaus open air market, Kastella Hill, Veakio open air theatre and Piraeus Archaeological.

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Dardanelles (cruising)

Dardanelles is a straight that separates Europe and Asia. It joins the Aegean Sea with the interior of the Marmara Sea and it's archipelago. The main city that limits with the straight is the Canakkle where we can visit the archaeological site of Troy.

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Istanbul

Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. It is also one of the largest cities in Europe and the world. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul attracts visitors not only for its history and its monuments, but also for their way of life and its lovely people. It is the city of churches, synagogues and thousands of mosques Istanbul is the city of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces.

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Istanbul

Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. It is also one of the largest cities in Europe and the world. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul attracts visitors not only for its history and its monuments, but also for their way of life and its lovely people. It is the city of churches, synagogues and thousands of mosques Istanbul is the city of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces.

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Dardanelles (cruising)

Dardanelles is a straight that separates Europe and Asia. It joins the Aegean Sea with the interior of the Marmara Sea and it's archipelago. The main city that limits with the straight is the Canakkle where we can visit the archaeological site of Troy.

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Valletta (Malta)

Valletta is the capital of Malta, situated in the east central portion of Malta. It is the second southernmost capital of Europe. The city was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980. The city is essentially Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo Classical and Modern architecture in selected areas. The city consists of buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as Knights Hospitaller. The official name given by the Order of Saint John was Humilissima Civitas - Valletta the Most Humble City of Valletta. The bastions, curtains along with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens, and churches, led the ruling houses of Europe to give the city its nickname Superbissima - Most Proud. Valletta cruise port is stunning and the views from your ship of the harbour will blow you away. There’s lots to see and do in the immediate port area, and shuttle buses are sometimes provided to take you further into the city. A day of exploring here will not disappoint.

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Gibraltar

It is a small British colony in southern Spain. The population is about 29,000 inhabitants in an area of 2.6 square miles. It is also a naval base of the British Armed Forces. Most interesting things are the Rock of Gibraltar, the famous rock monkeys,the dolphins and the main shopping streets.

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Southampton

Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.

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The ship: Aurora

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Aurora is a mid-sized ship. Aurora will be family friendly until April 2019 and from then on will become an exclusively for adults ship. Aurora is designed as a classic ocean going vessel and is therefore ideally suited to world cruising. At other times in the year Aurora offers a full schedule of port calls across the Mediterranean, Baltic and Fjords, Canary Islands and is the ship of choice for transatlantic USA and Canada cruises.

Aurora will enjoy a refit and refurbishment in April 2019 and will then move over to cater exclusively for adults; these changes will take effect from cruise R905 onwards. Aurora is a classic ocean going vessel with an elegant tiered stern and long bow. At her heart is a water feature which forms the centrepiece of her atrium, one of her signature features. You´ll also find a range of bars for all tastes, a cinema, theatre and an outdoor pool with retractable skydome roof. Dining highlights include Cafe Bordeaux by Marco Pierre White and the Pennant Grill, an alfresco grill restaurant.

Inaugurated 2000
Beam 32 m.
Length 270 m.
Tonnage 76,152 tn.
Occupancy 1,874
Crew 850
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 41:1
Number of decks 9
Number of staterooms 934
Number of interior staterooms 279
Number of staterooms with balcony 406
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What's included onboard?

Service Charges Included. Tipping isn't required on board - good service, good value and good times are all part and parcel of your P&O Cruises holiday.

Lunch and dinner in their main restaurants 

Cabin accommodation, TV, radio, hairdryer, refrigerator and more.  

Fully equipped gym, sauna and steam rooms, where available

A choice of swimming pools and whirlpool spas

Full use of the sports court for football, deck tennis, basketball and more

Entertainment day and night

Afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and pastries

Meals and snacks in the buffet restaurants, daytime grills and pizzerias

What's not included?

Medical care

Local taxes(some destinations may impose local taxes).

Telephone calls, faxes, internet access (where applicable), emails and selected services through your Interactive TV

Select Dining restaurants (a cover charge applies)

Purchases in the on board shops

A range of health and beauty treatments and facilities

Shore excursions

Drinks in your cabin.

Coffee and drinks in the bars and restaurants

Your benefits & more

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  • ONBOARD CREDIT*

    Free Onboard Credit amount will be indicated with the final Cruise price. Book an applicable Select Price holiday and receive on-board spending money to spend during your cruise holiday in the on-board shops, bars, photo gallery, and on restaurants, spa and shore excursions booked on board. Applicable to Selected fares and cruises. Offer is not applicable to Early Saver or other promotional prices and cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative. On many cruises you may select Free Coach Transfers to/from airport or Free Parking instead of Free Onboard Credit

  • Adult Only Cruise
  • Extra Onboard Credit!

    Book an applicable Select Price holiday and receive extra on-board spending money to spend during your cruise holiday in the on-board shops, bars, photo and art galleries, and on restaurants, spa, internet packages and shore experiences booked on board. Offer is not applicable to Inside cabins on cruises under 7 nights. The amount varies by cabin, cruise duration and date. Applicable to the first two guests in a cabin only on new Select Price bookings made by 9 December 2024 on selected cabin grades on applicable departures 7 September 2024 to 31 October 2026 and is additional to the P&O Cruises Select Price benefit of on-board spending money/car parking/return coach travel (choice of benefit dependent on cruise type, duration and time of booking; car parking is subject to availability).

    On-board spending money can only be spent whilst on board. Offer is not applicable to Inside cabins on cruises under 7 nights, Inside cabins on World Cruises, Classic Southern Hemisphere Journeys and Exotic fly-cruises, Early Savers or other promotional prices. It cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative

  • Parking option

    If you choose the Select fare with Parking included, your booking includes complimentary car parking in Southampton. In order to secure your space please contact Cruise & Passenger Services Ltd on 0345 071 3939 or via www.cruiseparking.co.uk. Bookings can be made 72 hours after making your cruise booking, and must be made a minimum of 10 days prior to your departure date, failure to do so will result in the complimentary space being forfeited.

  • Transfers Option

    If you choose the Select fare with Return coach transfers, your booking includes complimentary return coach transfers from selected UK departure points to and from our Southampton cruise terminal, in order to book your seats please contact Cruise Connect on 0344 3388690. Coach bookings can be made 48 hours after your cruise booking, and must be made a minimum of 35 days prior to your departure date. All seats and departure points are subject to availability and applies to all passengers within a cabin.

What you need to know

Disability & Care Requirements

If you or your travelling companions require an accessible cabin, or in the unlikely event of an emergency on board would require assistance to be able to get to your assigned assembly point, please call us on +44(0) 20 3626 9656 to secure your booking. //

Guests who are unable to get to their muster stations independently (which could be down several flights of stairs because, in an emergency, lifts will not be available) due to a disability, health or mental capacity must be pre-registered for assistance to ensure we have sufficient support. Failure to provide this information could result in you being denied boarding at your own expense. If you do require assistance, using the below statements please advise us of the level of assistance required. *Someone to guide and steady me on the stairs (one-to-one assistance). For anyone bringing a mobility aid, such as a walking stick or walker, this is a recommended minimum requirement. *I'm unable to use stairs (I require an emergency evacuation chair). For anyone who is a full /part-time wheelchair or mobility scooter user, this is a mandatory requirement.

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