Itinerary: Cruise from London Tilbury – Ceuta – Malaga – Valencia – La Goulette (for Tunis) – Argostoli, Kefalonia – Corfu – Dubrovnik – Kotor – Split – Zadar – Trieste – Syracuse (Sicily) – Palma de Mallorca – Lisbon – El Ferrol – Return to London Tilbury.
Ports of Call
Cruise from London Tilbury
- Ceuta: A Spanish slice of North Africa. Walk the Royal Walls and look across to Morocco; it’s a striking meeting point of coasts.
- Malaga: A beach city with Picasso’s birthplace and a hilltop fortress. The Alcazaba and cathedral pair well with a harbour stroll.
- Valencia: Turia park, old quarter, and the City of Arts and Sciences. Cycle the greenway or sample paella where it began.
- La Goulette (for Tunis): Gateway to the medina and Carthage’s ruins. Blue-and-white Sidi Bou Saïd adds the postcard view.
- Argostoli, Kefalonia: Harbourside cafés, turtles by the quay, and island drives to Myrtos Beach. Easygoing and scenic.
- Corfu: Venetian lanes and fortresses above a bright bay. A quick bus reaches Paleokastritsa for coves and cloisters.
- Dubrovnik: Stone walls and red roofs over the Adriatic. Walk the ramparts early, then find a quiet bar by the harbour.
- Kotor: A fjord-like bay and a ladder of city walls. Short on time? Stay in the old town and let the mountains do the work.
- Split: Diocletian’s Palace is half home, half ruin. Lanes, courtyards and a seafront riva make a relaxed loop.
- Zadar: Roman streets and a sea organ that plays with the tide. Compact and walkable from the pier.
- Trieste: Habsburg facades, strong coffee culture and a fine piazza on the water. Suitable for a city amble.
- Syracuse (Sicily): Greek theatre and Ortygia’s limestone lanes. Fresh cannoli and sea views keep spirits high.
- Palma de Mallorca: Cathedral spires and shady courtyards. Head into the Serra de Tramuntana if you fancy a mountain drive.
- Lisbon: Hills, trams and river light. Belém, Baixa and a miradouro or two make a whole day.
- El Ferrol: Naval heritage and Galician kitchens. A castle visit pairs well with a harbour walk.
Return to London Tilbury