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title: Western Mediterranean cruise
description: A week between Spain, France and Italy, with Rome, the Cinque Terre and Naples as ports of call.
url: https://website-v2.dev.icligo.com/en/destinations/western-mediterranean-cruise
language: en
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# Western Mediterranean cruise

From Barcelona, Spain · 0+ bookings this year

A week between Spain, France and Italy, with Rome, the Cinque Terre and Naples as ports of call.

The western Mediterranean is one of the most popular cruise regions in Europe, with the main season from April to November. Ports and dates vary by cruise line; a typical seven-night route from Barcelona calls at Marseille, La Spezia (for the Cinque Terre), Civitavecchia (for Rome, about an hour by train), Naples (for Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast) and Palma de Mallorca.

Your Travel Partner compares cruise lines and fares, explains what each one includes, books the cabin with you and arranges flights and the transfer to the port. The route below is an example.

## 7 nights from Barcelona (example route)

### Day 1 - Barcelona

Embarkation in the afternoon; in the morning, time for the Sagrada Família with a timed ticket.

Includes: Embarkation

### Day 2 - Marseille

The Old Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde, or an excursion into Provence.

Includes: Port of call

### Day 3 - La Spezia - Cinque Terre

Train or boat to the five villages of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Includes: Port of call, Excursion

### Day 4 - Civitavecchia - Rome

About an hour by train to Rome: the Colosseum, the Forum or the Vatican, booked in advance.

Includes: Port of call, Excursion

### Day 5 - Naples

Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast or the historic centre of Naples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Includes: Port of call, Excursion

### Day 6 - Day at sea

Time for the pool, the spa and the ship’s restaurants.

Includes: At sea

### Day 7 - Palma de Mallorca

The cathedral and the old town, then sailing back to Barcelona to disembark the next morning.

Includes: Port of call

## Things to do

- **Rome from Civitavecchia** (Day trip) - About an hour by train
- **Cinque Terre** (Nature) - Five villages from La Spezia
- **Pompeii and Amalfi** (Day trip) - From the port of Naples
- **Life on board** (Boat tour) - Restaurants, pools and shows

## Good to know

- Best time to go: April - November
- Nearest airport: Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), about 30 min from the port
- Ideal stay: 7 nights

## From Barcelona: frequently asked questions

### From Barcelona: when is the best time to visit?

Best time to visit: April - November.

### From Barcelona: which is the nearest airport?

Nearest airport: Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), about 30 min from the port.

### From Barcelona: how many days do you need?

Recommended stay: 7 nights.

### From Barcelona: how can I book this trip?

With a verified iCliGo Travel Partner: they prepare a personalised proposal in an official iCliGo document, and you pay through iCliGo's official payment channels, never to the Travel Partner personally.

## Included when you book with a Travel Partner

- Cabin chosen with you
- Flights and transfer to the port
- Shore excursions on request
- A Travel Partner, during and after

To book this trip, contact a verified iCliGo Travel Partner: https://website-v2.dev.icligo.com/en/travel-partners?for=traveller