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Cruising the Western Mediterranean & Iberian Peninsula
Enjoy a wonderful cruise around the exceptional Mediterranean. Spend 13 nights on board the impressive Norwegian Cruise Line ship, the Norwegian Spirit, with its incredible array of facilities onboard. Sail to the highlights of the Western Med, with breathtaking ports of call including Barcelona, Majorca, Cannes, Lisbon and Bilbao. But that’s not all, you will also spend time exploring some of Italy’s most popular highlights, as we spend time in the magical cities of Rome and Pompeii. So, if you’re looking for an incredible sea cruising experience to some of Europe's most incredible destinations, then this holiday really does have it all.
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- 13 nights cruise on the Norwegian Spirit
- 4 nights hotel near Rome with half board
- 1 overnight stay in northern Italy
- Convenient local joining points
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Continue to northern Italy for an overnight stay.
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We head to our hotel in Fiuggi, near Rome for a three-night stay.
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Today you have the full day to discover the Italian capital city of Rome on our included excursion. The Historic Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with wonderful palaces, churches, basilicas, Roman ruins, monuments and fountains.
It has an immensely rich historical heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere. There will be ample free time for you to explore this wonderful city at your leisure.
To make the most of your visit, why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour. The sightseeing tour takes place on both coach and foot and will introduce you to the city’s wonderful sights, including Piazza di Spagna with its famous steps, the Trevi Fountain and the mighty Colosseum (entrance not included).
Note: Although Rome is a relatively compact city, we would remind you that this is a walking tour, not suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties and we would recommend you wear suitable shoes for the day.
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
To make the most of your visit why not join our optional guided walking tour? In 79AD the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the town of Pompeii in about 6/7 metres of stones and ash. Painstaking excavations, which are still ongoing, began in the 18th century and have uncovered a remarkable hidden city.
Accompany your expert guide around the town, walking along roads with indents from the passing of chariot wheels and discovering the remains of homes, shops and public baths. With a little imagination and the explanations of your guide, it is not hard to get a picture of life in the town all those years ago. An experience not to be missed! (Entrance into the ruins is included in the price of the walking tour).
Alternatively you can explore the excavations at your own pace (entrance at additional cost).
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Depart: 17:00
After a morning at leisure, we travel to Civitavecchia, near Rome to board your cruise ship, the Norwegian Spirit, for our thirteen-night cruise.
Premium All-Inclusive CruisesIn addition to all meals on board ship, you can also enjoy a wide range of premium alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled water (and selected speciality coffees during meal times on board) throughout your cruise, all included in your holiday price. Service charges and gratuities on board are also included, as well as 60 minutes of WIFI per person, providing excellent value on your cruise.
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Today we sail into the stunning region of Tuscany where our ship will dock in the delightful town of Livorno. Although it is not one of the most well-known Italian cities, it’s considered one of the most important in Italy, so you can be sure there is plenty to do for an enjoyable day on-shore.
There’s an abundance of historical sites, from the many towers, forts and the city walls to the Fortezza Nuova, lovingly known as New Venice.
But, if you’re looking to explore more of Italy, then why not join our optional excursions to either Florence or Pisa?
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Enjoy the glamour of the French Rivera, as today we sail into the premier coastal resort of Cannes. Well known for the internationally famous Film Festival, this stunning resort is a playground for the rich and famous.
With super yachts lining the harbour and luxury boutiques stretching across the famous La Croisette promenade, there’s plenty to experience whilst in Cannes. And, whilst the town may be rich in culture, it’s also rich in beauty.
Sandy beaches curving along the sparkling Baie de Cannes, take in the view from Suquet Hill or take a stroll around the picturesque harbour. This picturesque port town is one not to be missed.
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Call into the Catalonian capital, Barcelona, an enchanting seaside city packed full with history, culture and breathtaking architecture.
Dating back over 2000 years, Barcelona’s architectural treasures provide some of the most outstanding sights in Europe. The Gothic quarter offers 14th-century cathedrals, the ancient city walls take you back to the Roman era and across the city, you can find a mix of old and contemporary masterpieces!
Or, maybe you’d just like to sit back and relax, the city is a hive of bars, restaurants and cafes, so why not grab a drink, order some tapas, and watch the world pass you by.
Whether it’s a day of sightseeing you’re after, or a search for Spanish treats, from sangria to the Sagrada Familia, there’s plenty to whet your appetite.
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Founded by the Romans some 2,100 years ago, Palma is vibrant city that is bursting with life. With over half of the population of Mallorca living in the capital, you can be sure that there’s plenty to see and do in this intimate and stylish city.
From the old town, with its seafront cathedral, to its enormous harbour, and even the pedestrianized lanes offering quirky cafes, galleries and boutique shops, a simple stroll around the city can lead you to a host of incredible experiences.
There’s even an urban beach just a short walk from the port if you would rather catch some rays.
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Today we explore another ancient wonder, Cartagena. With Roman ruins nestled in-between modern day buildings, this pretty town is an urban explorer’s paradise.
The Old Town is a UNESCO world heritage site, and maze of cobbled alleys, impressive churches and leafy plazas. Just taking a stroll around and soaking up the atmosphere will introduce you to the charms of Cartagena.
The Castle of Conception dates back to medieval times, the Punic Walls offer an insight into the Carthaginian Asdrubal in the year 277 B.C., there’s even a 1st-Century Roman theatre in this impressive historical town.
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The highlight of southern Spain, Malaga is brimming with history and a youthful vigour. A Roman amphitheatre, a Moorish fortress and hill-top citadels, this fantastic city mad more to offer than you may think.
The birthplace of Pablo Picasso, there’s also an artistic flair to Malaga, with many museums, galleries and botanic gardens, it’s certainly a visual treat, too.
And, of course, the city doesn’t get its lively reputation for nothing, in fact, it’s a shopper’s paradise, complete with a marble-paved shopping street, Michelin starred restaurants and plenty of bars to choose from.
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Considered to be the oldest, continuously inhabited settlement in Europe, now well into its fourth millennium.
The ancient centre, surrounded almost entirely by water, is a romantic assortment of sinuous streets, municipal beaches and rambunctious taverns.
Worth a visit are the city's Cathedral and churches of Santa Cruz, and San Felipe Neri, famous throughout Spain as the place where the provisional government was set up with its own liberal Constitution, in defiance of Napoleon's siege.
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Today, we sail into the coastal capital city of Lisbon. With its picture-perfect collection of cobbled alleyways, ancient ruins and white-domed cathedrals, this Portuguese pleasure is simply captivating.
Lisbon is Portugal's feature attraction and has been the country's capital since 1147. Wander the narrow, cobblestone streets at your own leisurely pace, stopping along the way at a remarkable museum or 1930's era patio café.
From the Belem Tower to the Sao Jorge Castle, there’s plenty to discover in Lisbon.
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Today is yours at leisure to enjoy the fantastic facilities on board the ship.
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The largest city of the Basque Country, Bilbao is magnificent mix of historic and spectacular modern architecture.
Head to Casco Viejo to meander medieval streets and sample some of the best pinxtos (tapas) around.
Also, don't miss the impressive, ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, featuring the works of leading artists of the 20th-Century. Clad in glimmering titanium, this enormous structure is a work of art itself.
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Today is yours at leisure to enjoy the fantastic facilities on board the ship.
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Where the Seine River meets the English Channel, Le Havre was all but obliterated during WW2. France’s second-largest port city was entirely rebuilt in the years following the war.
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Centre in 2005, the city has become something of an architectural hotspot, with modern masterpieces throughout the city, and one of a only a few European projects by the great Brazillian architect, Oscar Neimeyer, Le Volcon.
If you’re looking to head out of the city, then why not join an optional excursion to the French capital, Paris?
Stroll down the Champs-Elysées as you nibble on a croissant, take photos of beautiful Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower or visit the Louvre. What a perfect way to end your sea cruising adventure?
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
We disembark in Southampton and return home.
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Accommodation
Prior to boarding your ship, you will spend 3 nights in a minimum 3-star hotel in the Fiuggi area. You then will stay for 13 nights onboard the NCL Norwegian Spirit.
Overnight stays will be in city-style hotels.
