After arriving and completing embarkation formalities, take a relaxed stroll through La Rambla toward the waterfront, stopping at the lively Boqueria Market to sample fresh fruit, jamón, and a café con leche. Continue into the nearby Barri Gòtic to admire Gothic alleys and hidden plazas-peek into Plaça Sant Jaume and the exterior of Barcelona Cathedral before returning to the ship for afternoon departures and safety briefings.
After returning to the waterfront post-embarkation and safety briefing, wander the elegant promenades of Port Vell and catch panoramic views from the top of the Moll de la Fusta marina; pop into Maremagnum for a light tapas lunch or a glass of Cava with harbor views. Later, take the short funicular ride up to Montjuïc to explore the gardens and open-air museums-stroll the Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera or visit the terraces near the Castell de Montjuïc as the afternoon light softens, then head back to the ship in time for departure preparations.
As dusk falls, enjoy a relaxed waterfront aperitif at Plaça del Mar near the beach, then stroll the palm-lined promenade toward Barceloneta to sample fresh seafood-order a plate of espetxos or fideuà at a seaside tavern. Finish the night with cocktails and live jazz at El Paradiso (a tucked-away speakeasy in El Born) or take a moonlit walk up to Mirador de Colom for a departing-ship silhouette and harbor lights before returning aboard.
After a relaxed breakfast aboard, wander the pebbled shores of Plage Publique de Beau Rivage for fresh sea air before heading to the colorful stalls of Cours Saleya Market to sample socca, local olives, and Provençal pastries. From there, climb the shaded paths to Colline du Château for sweeping views over the Promenade des Anglais and the terracotta roofs of Old Town, then enjoy a coffee at a terrace café on Place Rossetti while watching the city wake up.
Step off the ship and meander through Vieux Nice's maze of pastel lanes, stopping for a savory socca or a chilled Niçoise salad at a sunlit terrace on Rue Droite; afterwards, browse the boutique ateliers and perfumeries on Rue du Marché for Provençal souvenirs. As the light softens, take a short tram ride to the elegant Promenade du Paillon park, relax by its fountains, then climb the steps to Place Garibaldi for people-watching and an aperitif at a historic café before returning to the quay in time for shipboard departure preparations.
As twilight settles, follow local rhythms with an aperitif at the waterfront terrace of Le Plongeoir, perched above the sea for dramatic sunset views, then wander toward the atmospheric Port Lympia to watch fishing boats return and choose a seafood-centric bistro for dinner. After dinner, take a gentle stroll through the illuminated lanes to discover a lively wine bar such as La Part des Anges for a glass of Provençal rosé or a regional digestif before boarding, carrying the mellow Côte d'Azur glow back to the ship.
Step off the tender and take a curated shuttle into the Oltrarno district to wander the artisan workshops around Piazza Santo Spirito, where you can watch leatherworkers and bookbinders at their benches before enjoying a cappuccino at a sunlit cafe. Continue with a guided stroll to the elegant Pitti Palace and its Boboli Gardens, admiring sculpted terraces and panoramic views of the Arno, then sample a flaky cantucci and vin santo at a nearby pasticceria before returning to the ship for the afternoon sail.
After a short drive from the port, lose yourself in the sunlit streets of the historic center, pausing to admire frescoed chapels and artisan boutiques along Via de' Tornabuoni before slipping into Basilica di Santa Croce to see the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo. Follow with a leisurely lunch of bistecca alla fiorentina and a glass of Chianti at a traditional osteria near Piazza Santa Maria Novella, then cross the Arno to browse the antique stalls on Ponte Vecchio and enjoy gelato while watching goldsmiths at work as the afternoon light warms the riverfront.
As dusk falls, take a short drive to Piazza della Repubblica to soak in street-musician performances and linger over an aperitivo at a historic café, then wander toward the river for a sunset passeggiata along the Lungarno to admire shimmering reflections. For dinner, savor Tuscan flavors at a trattoria near Piazza San Firenze-order pappa al pomodoro and a bottle of Vernaccia-then finish the night with a gelato stop at Gelateria La Carraia or a nightcap at a cozy enoteca in Via dei Benci before returning to the ship.
Begin with an early walk through the layers of history at Piazza Venezia, then thread toward the imposing terraces of the Altare della Patria for panoramic views of Rome's rooftops and the sweep toward the Forum. From there, sip a Roman espresso at a café beside Via dei Fori Imperiali before joining a guided exploration of the evocative ruins around Palatine Hill, where you can imagine imperial gardens and enjoy sweeping vistas back to the Colosseum as the city awakens.
After a leisurely morning among the forums, head to the lively lanes around Campo de' Fiori to sample fresh produce at the market stalls and enjoy a light lunch of supplì and a chilled Frascati at a sunlit café. Continue with a guided visit to the nearby Pantheon, then wander toward Piazza Navona to admire Bernini's fountains, watch street artists at work, and finish with an espresso at a terrace overlooking the square before an early-evening passeggiata toward the Tiber.
As the sun lowers, wander the atmospheric lanes of Trastevere to dine at a rustic osteria-try artichoke alla giudia or cacio e pepe paired with a local Frascati-then linger over a glass on Piazza di Santa Maria while street musicians play. After dinner, cross the river for a moonlit visit to Ponte Sisto and continue to the softly illuminated embankments by Isola Tiberina, where you can enjoy a riverside gelato or a nightcap at a cozy bar before returning to the ship.
Step off the ship and wander the waterfront promenade toward Lungomare Trieste, where morning light and sea breezes set a relaxed tone before you board a local SITA bus to the cliffside village of Vietri sul Mare to browse ceramic ateliers and watch artisans paint maiolica. Return to Salerno for a visit to the terraced gardens of Giardino della Minerva to discover medieval medicinal plants and enjoy sweeping views, then stop at a family-run cafè near Piazza della Concordia for an espresso and a cornetto before heading back to the ship for the afternoon sail.
After returning from the morning's gardens and espresso, take a scenic local ferry along the coast to Amalfi, where you can stroll the cathedral steps and browse limoncello boutiques before pausing for a seaside lunch of fresh seafood pasta at Ristorante Marina Grande. Later, catch the narrow coastal bus up to the hilltop village of Ravello to visit the terraced wonders of Villa Rufolo and the panoramic gardens of Villa Cimbrone, lingering over panoramic Amalfi Coast views with an afternoon aperitivo before returning to Salerno in time for the ship's preparations.
As the coastal light softens, head to Lungomare Trieste (seafront promenade) for a leisurely stroll toward the elegant Villa Comunale gardens and pause at a beachfront bar for an aperitivo of local white wine and limoncello spritz. For dinner, slip into the lively historic quarter around Via Mercanti to savor wood-fired pizza or a seafood risotto at a family-run trattoria, then finish the night with a gelato from Gelateria Ciccone while listening to street musicians beneath the softly lit arcades.
Begin with a harbor-side espresso before wandering to Piazza Unità d'Italia to admire the neoclassical facades and watch locals start their day; then follow a short uphill walk to the hilltop Santuario della Madonna di Montalto for sweeping views over the Strait of Messina and Mount Etna in the distance. Descend toward the waterfront to explore the lively Mercato Annunziata, sampling arancini and fresh Sicilian citrus while browsing stalls of local cheeses and pastries, then return to the ship refreshed and ready for the afternoon sail.
Stroll the elegant waterfront to the lively Piazza del Duomo and join the midday spectacle at the astronomical clock tower of Messina Cathedral, then sip a granita at a nearby café while watching locals. Later, take a short taxi to the charming seaside neighborhood of Torrente Trapani to wander its narrow lanes, stop for a plate of freshly caught swordfish at Trattoria La Buona Stella, and finish with a relaxed passeggiata along Viale Europa as the ship readies for departure.
As twilight gathers, wander up to Piazza Cairoli to enjoy an aperitivo at a terrace bar while watching locals gather, then follow the lively Corso Cavour toward the waterfront to discover atmospheric trattorie serving Sicilian specialties such as swordfish involtini and granita-based desserts. After dinner, stroll the seafront promenade to Faro del Capo Peloro for crisp sea air and views across the Strait, or slip into a cozy enoteca near Via Garibaldi for a final glass of Etna red before returning to the ship.
Step ashore and head for the pastel arcades of Spianada Square to watch locals breakfasting on bougatsa before joining a guided walk through the leafy lanes toward the Venetian-era Liston Promenade, where you can sip Greek coffee at an outdoor café beneath plane trees. From there, catch a short taxi to the hilltop Mon Repos Estate to wander its neoclassical gardens and cliffside paths for sweeping views of the Ionian Sea, then sample local kumquat liqueur at a family-run shop on the route back to the quay.
Head to the waterfront and stroll through the elegant arcades of Mandraki Harbor, then join a small-group boat to the sheltered bays around Pelekas for a swim from a secluded pebble beach and cliffside photos. Afterward, return to town to wander the pastel streets of Campiello and pause for a leisurely late-afternoon tasting of local kumquat liqueur and freshly baked sfogliatella at Kumquat Distillery & Café, soaking in the island light before an easy return to the ship.
As dusk falls, head to Liston Square for an aperitivo at a terrace café, watching the elegant colonnade glow under gas lamps while local musicians play. Afterwards, wander up the stony lanes to Spianada's quieter edges and dine on Ionian specialties-try grilled octopus and bourdeto-at a family-run taverna near Campiello; finish the night with a digestif at the atmospheric rooftop bar of The Venetian Fortress Café, where views of the illuminated Old Fortress sweep across the harbor.
Start your day with a sunrise stroll along Riva (Split's waterfront promenade), stopping at a seaside café for a strong Croatian espresso and a kremšnita pastry while watching fishermen unload the morning catch. From there, join a guided walk through the atmospheric lanes of Veli Varos to admire traditional stone houses and local bakeries, then climb the hill to Marjan Park for fragrant pine-scented trails and sweeping views over the Adriatic before returning to the quay for afternoon excursions.
Wander the bustling quayside toward Pazar (Split Green Market) to sample local cheeses, olive oils, and freshly cured anchovies, then join a short boat trip from the Riva to the nearby fishing village of Žnjan for a seaside lunch of grilled black risotto at a family konoba. Afterward, return to shore and stroll the waterfront to explore the striking waterfront galleries at Galerija Meštrović and the nearby coastal promenade of Matejuška, pausing for an afternoon Aperol spritz while watching traditional dalmatian boats bob in the harbor before heading back to the ship.
As twilight falls, wander up to Peristil Square to soak in the glow of ancient palace walls and catch an impromptu klapa (a capella) performance, then drift through the adjoining arcade to discover boutique artisan shops selling handwoven linen and local olive-wood crafts. For dinner, slip into a Konoba on Ulica Kraj Svetog Duje to savor pašticada with gnocchi and a local Plavac Mali, then finish the night with a nightcap at the rooftop terrace of Benedictine Monastery Viewpoint for sweeping harbor lights and the silhouette of islands on the Adriatic.
Begin with a brisk walk along the waterfront to Trg od Oružja (Arms Square), where a morning coffee at a terrace café lets you watch fishermen and early market stalls come alive; from there wander through the narrow lanes to browse handcrafted souvenirs at the Kotor Artisan Market. Next, climb a few fortified steps to the peaceful Church of St. Nicholas for frescoed interiors, then continue uphill on the quieter trail toward the lower reaches of the Castle of San Giovanni to enjoy panoramic views of the winding bay as the ship's wake fades into the distance.
Head down to the marina and board a short boat tour to the scenic islet of Our Lady of the Rocks, where you can step ashore to visit the tiny chapel and its votive ex votos while learning the island's legend from a local guide. After returning, wander the waterfront to Mornarčka Street for a leisurely seafood lunch at a seaside konoba, then explore the atmospheric squares of Piazza of Arms and the nearby Maritime Museum to trace Kotor's seafaring past before a late-afternoon coffee on a sunlit terrace.
As twilight deepens, take a leisurely walk to Trg od Krst to watch local life unfold and choose a waterfront table at Konoba Scala Santa for a dinner of black risotto and grilled Adriatic seabass paired with a Montenegrin Vranac. Afterward, wander the softly lit lanes toward Pima Palace to enjoy live acoustic music in an intimate courtyard, then finish the night with a digestif on the ramparts near St. Tryphon's bell tower for panoramic views of the bay's lights before returning to the ship.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| La Rambla stroll | Free |
| Boqueria Market sampling (fruit, jamón, café) | €10 |
| Barri Gòtic / Plaça Sant Jaume / exterior Barcelona Cathedral | Free |
| Port Vell promenade | Free |
| Maremagnum tapas/light lunch | €20 |
| Funicular / Montjuïc entry & gardens (Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera) | €6 |
| Castell de Montjuïc terraces (outdoor areas) | Free |
| Plaça del Mar / Barceloneta seafood (espeto or fideuà dinner) | €30 |
| El Paradiso cocktails (speakeasy) | €18 |
| Mirador de Colom (viewing area) | Free |
| Plage Publique de Beau Rivage (Nice) beach | Free |
| Cours Saleya Market tasting (socca, pastries) | €8 |
| Colline du Château (Castle Hill) access / viewpoint | Free |
| Place Rossetti café coffee | €4 |
| Vieux Nice lunch (socca / Niçoise salad) | €15 |
| Promenade du Paillon visit | Free |
| Place Garibaldi aperitif / historic café | €8 |
| Le Plongeoir waterfront aperitif/dinner | €40 |
| La Part des Anges (wine bar) drink | €10 |
| Shuttle to Oltrarno (Florence) / artisan workshops stroll | €10 |
| Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) entry | €16 |
| Boboli Gardens entry | €10 |
| Cappuccino at cafe | €2 |
| Basilica di Santa Croce entry | €10 |
| Lunch (bistecca alla fiorentina + glass of Chianti) | €35 |
| Ponte Vecchio browsing / gelato | €5 |
| Piazza della Repubblica aperitivo | €8 |
| Gelateria La Carraia gelato | €3 |
| Piazza Venezia / Altare della Patria viewpoint (entrance to museum / terraces optional) | €7 |
| Palatine Hill guided exploration (entry) | €16 |
| Espresso beside Via dei Fori Imperiali | €1.50 |
| Campo de' Fiori market snacks / supplì | €8 |
| Pantheon visit (entry donation / official guided access optional) | €5 |
| Piazza Navona espresso / people-watching | €3 |
| Trastevere dinner (traditional osteria) | €25 |
| Ponte Sisto / Isola Tiberina moonlit walk | Free |
| Lungomare Trieste (Salerno) promenade | Free |
| SITA bus to Vietri sul Mare | €2 |
| Vietri sul Mare ceramic ateliers browsing / small purchases | €15 |
| Giardino della Minerva (Salerno) entry | €3 |
| Local ferry Salerno→Amalfi | €10 |
| Ristorante Marina Grande lunch (seafood pasta) | €30 |
| Villa Rufolo (Ravello) entry | €7 |
| Villa Cimbrone gardens entry | €7 |
| Gelateria Ciccone gelato | €3 |
| Piazza Unità d'Italia (Messina) stroll | Free |
| Santuario della Madonna di Montalto visit | Free |
| Mercato Annunziata sampling (arancini, citrus) | €6 |
| Messina Cathedral & astronomical clock (Duomo / Torre dell'Orologio) visit | Free |
| Granita at café | €3 |
| Trattoria La Buona Stella swordfish lunch | €20 |
| Faro del Capo Peloro promenade visit | Free |
| Spianada Square (Corfu) morning | Free |
| Liston Promenade coffee | €3 |
| Mon Repos Estate entry | €3 |
| Kumquat Distillery & Café tasting | €6 |
| Small-group boat to Pelekas bays (swim) - local tour | €25 |
| Dinner at Venetian Fortress Café rooftop (digestif) | €10 |
| Riva (Split waterfront) stroll | Free |
| Kremšnita pastry & espresso | €4 |
| Guided walk Veli Varos | €10 |
| Marjan Park visit | Free |
| Pazar (Split Green Market) tasting purchases | €6 |
| Boat trip to Žnjan / seaside lunch (grilled black risotto) | €20 |
| Galerija Meštrović entry | €6 |
| Aperol spritz at Matejuška | €6 |
| Peristil Square / klapa performance (often free) | Free |
| Konoba dinner (pašticada with gnocchi) | €25 |
| Trg od Oružja (Arms Square) coffee | €3 |
| Kotor Artisan Market browsing / purchases | €10 |
| Church of St. Nicholas visit | Free |
| Castle of San Giovanni (walk up viewpoint) | €3 |
| Boat tour to Our Lady of the Rocks (Perast) + chapel entry | €8 |
| Maritime Museum (Kotor) entry | €3 |
| Konoba Scala Santa dinner (black risotto / seabass) | €25 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | €708 |