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Western Mediterranean Cruise & Sorrento
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With beautiful coastal villages and interesting, sun-baked cities to explore, this enticingly laidback voyage takes in the delights of Genoa, Palma, Barcelona and Sorrento. Marvel at Gaudi's towering Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and stroll the beautiful Vieux Port in Marseille.
At a glance
- Messina Take an optional excursion to see Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano.
- Valletta Walk to the Upper Barracca Gardens for beautiful harbour views and visit St John's Co-Cathedral to view a Caravaggio masterpiece.
- Barcelona A stylish and laidback east coast Spanish city, home to Gaudi's towering Sagrada Familia.
- Marseille Wander the famous Canebière which stretches eastward from the Old Port (Vieux Port) to the Réformés quarter.
- Genoa Explore the winding lanes – ‘caruggi’ – of the atmospheric old town.
- Sorrento Two free days to explore the historic alleys and cafe-lined squares of this charming coastal town.
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
Private home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our private home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Read more about our private home pick-up service.
Make your own way
If you prefer the flexibility of making your own travel arrangements and join us directly overseas, you can book this tour excluding flights, transfers and private home pick-up. Just call our travel specialists on 0330 0588 237 to confirm the price for your preferred date.
For more information please see our booking conditions for tour-only holidays.
Western Mediterranean Cruise & Sorrento
Overview
With beautiful coastal villages and interesting, sun-baked cities to explore, this enticingly laidback voyage takes in the delights of Genoa, Palma, Barcelona and Sorrento. Marvel at Gaudi's towering Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and stroll the beautiful Vieux Port in Marseille.
Total meals included:
- 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 10 dinners
UK - Naples
Day1
Fly to Naples where you will be met and transferred to your ship for embarkation.
Meals included:
- Dinner
Messina
Day2
An 8th century Greek colony, Messina is your gateway for some of Sicily's greatest sights. Perhaps take optional excursion to the beautiful clifftop seaside resort of Taormina, which boasts a stunning Greco-Roman theatre or head for Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Valletta
Day3
Ruled by the medieval Knights of St John for 270 years, sun-drenched Malta has an intensely warm-hearted culture. The honey-stoned capital, Valletta, fringes a spectacular Grand Harbour and bursts with stepped alleyways, bustling cafés and rich monuments. Today there's free time to admire its gems, perhaps wandering its Upper Barracca Gardens or marvelling at the sumptuous St John's Co-Cathedral, which houses Caravaggio's masterpiece, 'The Beheading of St John the Baptist'. Also see the Grand Master's Palace, home to Malta's government for four centuries.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
At sea
Day4
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Barcelona.
Day5
Catalonia's capital is arguably Spain's most exciting city and offers up celebrated history, fine shopping and fabulous cuisine. Amble along Las Ramblas, stopping at its charming street cafés, restaurants and shops, and the star attraction is undoubtedly Gaudi's astonishing Sagrada Familia, the soaring, fairytale cathedral that was left unfinished on his death and which is still being gradually built.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Marseille
Day6
The southern French city of Marseilles has been a major Mediterranean harbour for more than 2,500 years. Leading off the harbour is the city's most famous street, La Canebiere, a broad bustling boulevard, shaded by rows of plane trees.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Genoa
Day7
The vibrant Italian city of Genoa circles a fine harbour and once rivalled Venice as a maritime power. The birthplace of Christopher Columbus, its captivating old town is threaded with 'caruggi' - steep medieval lanes dotted with rich churches.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Naples - Sorrento
Day8
After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the Hotel Michelangelo in Sorrento for a three night stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Sorrento
Days9 - 10
Perched high above the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is famed for its breathtaking views and enchanting atmosphere. Enjoy your time at leisure in this beautiful resort.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Sorrento - Naples - UK
Day11
Today, transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast