Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Cartagena (Spain) – Cagliari (Sardinia) – Katakolon (tours to Olympia) – Corfu – Dubrovnik – Split – Catania (Sicily) – Gibraltar – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Cartagena (Spain): A natural harbour wrapped in history. See the Roman Theatre and the Civil War Shelter Museum, then pause on a shaded plaza. It’s an easy city to cover on foot.
- Cagliari (Sardinia): Limestone ramparts look down over the sea. Wander the Castello quarter, visit the Archaeological Museum, and find a café near the bastions: Sun, stone, and steady views.
- Katakolon (tours to Olympia): A short hop to the ruins that shaped sporting legend. Walk the ancient track and visit the temples, then stop by the museum. Back at the quay, it’s calm and unhurried.
- Corfu: Venetian lanes and bright sea light. Explore the Old Fortress, sip a coffee on the Liston, or head to a nearby beach. The island feels starts in the town itself.
- Dubrovnik: City walls, polished streets, and blue water. Walk the ramparts early, duck into a monastery museum, then take the cable car for a broader sweep. The old town is compact but layered.
- Split: Roman bones with a lived-in heart. Drift through Diocletian’s Palace, people-watch on the Riva, or ferry to a nearby island. It’s history that still feels busy.
- Catania (Sicily): Baroque facades under Etna’s gaze. Visit the fish market, step into the cathedral square, then ride or drive up for volcano views. The city pairs bustle with grandeur.
- Gibraltar: A British outpost with Mediterranean light. Ride the cable car to meet the macaques and scan the strait, then explore the tunnels. Small place, big vantage.
Return to Southampton