Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Cartagena (Spain) – La Goulette (tours to Tunis) – Palermo (Sicily) – Piraeus (tours to Athens) – Istanbul (Overnight onboard) – Valletta – Gibraltar – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Cartagena (Spain): Roman theatre above a busy harbour. Ride the panoramic lift to the castle, walk the waterfront paseo, or visit the National Museum of Underwater Archaeology—a compact stop with layers of history.
- La Goulette (tours to Tunis): Gateway to Tunisia’s capital and Carthage. Wander the medina or take the easy run to Sidi Bou Said’s blue-and-white lanes. North Africa’s colour is close to the quayside.
- Palermo (Sicily): Palaces, markets and Norman mosaics. See the Cappella Palatina, browse Ballarò market, or cool off in the cloisters at Monreale. Grand, gritty and alive.
- Piraeus (tours to Athens): Straightforward link to the Acropolis. Visit the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum, or stroll through Athens’ Plaka for cafés and shade. Ancient sights sit within a modern sprawl.
- Istanbul (Overnight onboard): Minarets, bazaars and Bosphorus light with time after dark. Cruise the strait, explore Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, then wander the spice-scented streets in the evening. The overnight unlocks both day and night moods.
- Valletta: Honey-stone bastions and tight streets. Tour St John’s Co-Cathedral, walk the Upper Barrakka Gardens, or ferry to the Three Cities. Everything is close at hand.
- Gibraltar: Clifftop views at the mouth of the Med. Ride the cable car to the Rock, meet the macaques, or trace wartime tunnels: small place, immense panorama.
Return to Southampton