Southern Europe Explorer
Saturday, December 18, 2027
Tuesday, January 4, 2028
17 Nights
Piraeus
Oceania Aurelia
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Piraeus
Greece
Wander through the Acropolis to stand before the magnificent Parthenon overlooking Athens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Arrive
2027-12-18 05:00:00
Depart
2027-12-18 17:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Valletta
Malta
Wander through magnificent baroque palaces and honey-colored limestone streets in Europe's smallest capital, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress city.
Arrive
2027-12-20 08:00:00
Depart
2027-12-20 19:00:00
Day 4
Messina
Italy
Ascend the hilltop Sanctuary of Montalto for breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina and Sicily's dramatic coastline.
Arrive
2027-12-21 07:00:00
Depart
2027-12-21 18:00:00
Day 5
Naples
Italy
Descend into the haunting ruins of Pompeii and uncover everyday life frozen in volcanic ash from nearly two millennia ago.
Arrive
2027-12-22 07:00:00
Depart
2027-12-22 18:00:00
Day 6
Civitavecchia
Italy
Wander through Rome's ancient Colosseum and Vatican treasures just an hour from the coast.
Arrive
2027-12-23 07:00:00
Depart
2027-12-23 20:00:00
Day 7
Livorno
Italy
Wander through the Renaissance masterpiece of Pisa's Leaning Tower, just 25 minutes away by train from this charming Tuscan port city.
Arrive
2027-12-24 07:00:00
Depart
2027-12-24 20:00:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
Toulon
France
Explore the stunning Naval Museum housed in a 17th-century fortress overlooking the Mediterranean's most picturesque harbor.
Arrive
2027-12-26 08:00:00
Depart
2027-12-26 18:00:00
Day 10
Palamós
Spain
Wander the charming medieval old town and sample fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants overlooking the sparkling Costa Brava coastline.
Arrive
2027-12-27 08:00:00
Depart
2027-12-27 18:00:00
Day 11
Barcelona
Spain
Wander through whimsical architectural masterpieces and vibrant Gothic quarters where Gaudí's genius meets Mediterranean charm.
Arrive
2027-12-28 07:00:00
Depart
2027-12-28 17:00:00
Day 12
Valencia
Spain
Wander through the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, a stunning architectural marvel that rises like a spaceship from the heart of Valencia.
Arrive
2027-12-29 08:00:00
Depart
2027-12-29 17:00:00
Day 13
Cartagena
Spain
Wander through centuries-old Mediterranean architecture while savoring fresh seafood in charming plazas overlooking pristine beaches.
Arrive
2027-12-30 07:00:00
Depart
2027-12-30 16:00:00
Day 14
Málaga
Spain
Wander through whitewashed villages clinging to dramatic cliffs while sipping crisp mountain wines in Spain's legendary Andalusian heartland.
Arrive
2027-12-31 07:00:00
Day 15
Málaga
Spain
Wander through whitewashed villages clinging to dramatic cliffs while sipping crisp mountain wines in Spain's legendary Andalusian heartland.
Arrive
2028-01-01 00:00:00
Depart
2028-01-01 17:00:00
Day 16
Cádiz
Spain
Wander the oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe where golden beaches meet centuries of Moorish architecture and sherry wine traditions.
Arrive
2028-01-02 07:00:00
Day 17
Cádiz
Spain
Wander the oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe where golden beaches meet centuries of Moorish architecture and sherry wine traditions.
Arrive
2028-01-03 00:00:00
Depart
2028-01-03 14:00:00
Day 18
Lisbon
Portugal
Ride the iconic yellow tram 28 through winding cobblestone streets and discover pastel-colored neighborhoods steeped in centuries of maritime history.
Arrive
2028-01-04 07:00:00
Depart
2028-01-04 17:00:00
About This Cruise
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