Mediterranean Seven Ports, Barcelona to Rome

Barcelona · Provence · Portofino · Rome · 7 nights

Seven nights on board and ashore, from Barcelona to Civitavecchia.

The Journey

Seven nights by ship, with days ashore at Barcelona, Marseille, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Portofino, La Spezia, Livorno and Civitavecchia. Shore days are planned with private guides where shown, and you can always stay on board instead.

The days are built around Marseille, for Provence; Villefranche, for Nice and Èze; Portofino; and La Spezia, for the Cinque Terre. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: veranda suite with butler and private port excursions. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Veranda suite with butler and private port excursions
Marseille, for Provence
Villefranche, for Nice and Èze, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Portofino
La Spezia, for the Cinque Terre
Livorno, for Florence

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

Livorno, for Florence

A private car to Florence, about 90 minutes, for the Duomo, timed entry to the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. Pisa and Lucca are a shorter alternative.

Civitavecchia, for Rome

About 90 minutes into Rome for the Colosseum and Forum with a guide, then the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. Back on board for the final night.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

8 days

01
Day 1 · Barcelona, Spain
Embarkation in Barcelona
Private transfer from El Prat to the cruise terminal, about 25 minutes. Board in the afternoon and sail at dusk past Montjuïc, with dinner on board.
- Private airport-to-port transfer
- Afternoon boarding and safety briefing
- Sail-away past Montjuïc
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Marseille, France
Marseille, for Provence
A private day inland: Aix-en-Provence's Cours Mirabeau and morning market, or the Luberon hill villages of Gordes and Roussillon. Back on board for an evening sailing.
- Private car and guide into Provence
- Aix-en-Provence market or the Luberon villages
- Evening departure along the Côte Bleue
Meals:
BLD
03
Day 3 · Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
Villefranche, for Nice and Èze
Tender ashore in one of the Riviera's deepest natural harbours. Walk Nice's old town and the Cours Saleya flower market, then climb to the hilltop village of Èze; Monaco is 20 minutes further.
- Tender into Villefranche harbour
- Nice old town and Cours Saleya
- Hilltop Èze, or Monaco
Meals:
BLD
04
Day 4 · Portofino, Italy
Portofino
Tender into the harbour, walk up to Castello Brown and the lighthouse, then take the boat round the headland to the abbey of San Fruttuoso, reachable only by sea or on foot.
- Castello Brown and the lighthouse walk
- Boat to San Fruttuoso abbey
- Swimming from the cove, weather permitting
Meals:
BLD
05
Day 5 · La Spezia, Italy
La Spezia, for the Cinque Terre
By train or local boat between Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza, with time for the coastal path where it is open. Portovenere is a quieter alternative across the gulf.
- Cinque Terre villages by train or boat
- Coastal path sections, when open
- Portovenere as a quieter option
Meals:
BLD
06
Day 6 · Livorno, Italy
Livorno, for Florence
A private car to Florence, about 90 minutes, for the Duomo, timed entry to the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. Pisa and Lucca are a shorter alternative.
- Private transfer to Florence
- Reserved Uffizi entry
- Pisa and Lucca as an alternative
Meals:
BLD
07
Day 7 · Civitavecchia, Italy
Civitavecchia, for Rome
About 90 minutes into Rome for the Colosseum and Forum with a guide, then the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. Back on board for the final night.
- Guided Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Pantheon and Trevi Fountain on foot
- Farewell dinner on board
Meals:
BLD
08
Day 8 · Civitavecchia, Italy
Disembarkation
Breakfast on board, then a private transfer to Rome Fiumicino, about an hour, or into Rome if you are extending your stay.
- Morning disembarkation
- Private transfer to Fiumicino or a Rome hotel
- Optional extra nights in Rome
Meals:
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Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do we need a visa for this cruise?+

Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa, which covers the Spanish, French and Italian ports. We tell you which country's consulate to apply through for this voyage and provide the itinerary for the application.

Are shore excursions included?+

The private excursions listed day by day are included. In each port you can also stay aboard or explore at your own pace.

What should we pack for a Mediterranean cruise?+

Light layers for warm days, one smarter outfit for evenings, and comfortable shoes for cobbled old towns. Churches in Rome expect covered shoulders and knees.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.