Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Cadiz – Barcelona – Toulon – Florence & Pisa (Livorno) – Rome (Civitavecchia) – Ajaccio – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Cadiz: Cadiz’s old town is set on a narrow peninsula, with the cathedral, plazas and waterfront fortifications within its historic centre. Seville is a possible longer excursion from the port, but requires considerably more travel than exploring Cadiz itself.
- Barcelona: Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter has medieval streets and squares, while Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell are major sights farther across the city. Advance booking is sensible for the best-known attractions, and transfers may be needed from the cruise terminal.
- Toulon: Toulon’s harbourfront, old town and Provençal market streets provide a city visit without travelling to more distant destinations. Some cruise ships use the La Seyne-sur-Mer side of the harbour, so check the ship’s actual berth and transfer arrangements.
- Florence & Pisa (Livorno): Livorno is the port for excursions to Florence and Pisa. Florence has the cathedral complex and major art museums; Pisa is known for its Leaning Tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli. Both are inland journeys, so allow for transport and the time available ashore.
- Rome (Civitavecchia): Civitavecchia is the cruise port for Rome, which requires a substantial journey inland. Rome offers the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican area, but seeing several major sights in one port day takes planning. Staying in Civitavecchia is an alternative for a quieter call.
- Ajaccio: Ajaccio, on Corsica’s west coast, has an old town with cafés, a waterfront market area and sites associated with Napoleon Bonaparte. The harbour and central streets are suitable for exploring locally, while longer excursions reach the island’s rugged coastline.
Return to Southampton