Itinerary: Cruise from Liverpool – Ceuta – Cartagena (Spain) – Cagliari (Sardinia) – Messina (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily) – Dubrovnik – Split – Kotor (Montenegro) – Bari – Valletta – Gibraltar – Return to Liverpool.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Liverpool
- Ceuta: North African outpost with Spanish squares and coastal walks. The Royal Walls and Mediterranean Maritime Park frame the waterfront. Compact, with views across to Gibraltar.
- Cartagena (Spain): Roman theatre, naval heritage and a sheltered bay. The old town is level and close, with museums in repurposed buildings—a neat blend of history and promenade.
- Cagliari (Sardinia): Hilltop Castello, flamingo lagoons and sandy beaches. Climb bastions for harbour views, then drop into cafés on Via Roma. Buses make short hops simple.
- Messina (Sicily): Strait views and a cathedral with an animated clock. Take a quick run to Taormina if your schedule allows. Otherwise, stay local for churches and gelato.
- Siracusa (Sicily): Greek theatre and Baroque lanes on Ortigia. Walk the seafront to Castello Maniace and browse markets for citrus and cheese. History is close at hand.
- Dubrovnik: Stone walls and Adriatic sparkle. A wall walk gives the postcard view; the cable car offers a wider one. Early or late visits are quieter.
- Split: Diocletian’s Palace woven into a lived-in old town. Step between temples, courtyards and cafés, then stroll the Riva. Ferries and beaches sit nearby.
- Kotor (Montenegro): Bay-in-the-mountains arrival, then medieval alleys. Climb the fortress steps for a fjord-like panorama. Small, photogenic and memorable.
- Bari: Seafront city with Romanesque bones. Visit Basilica di San Nicola, then explore Bari Vecchia’s tight lanes. Street-side focaccia is a local staple.
- Valletta: Fortified capital with limestone streets and harbour views. See St John’s Co-Cathedral and the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Ferries link to the Three Cities for a short hop.
- Gibraltar: Rock, tunnels and Barbary macaques. The cable car is the quick route to the top; WWII history is situated within the cliffs. The town is a flat stroll from the port.
Return to Liverpool