A Journey Across the Mediterranean’s Edge & Into the Atlantic

Overview

A 21-night voyage aboard EXPLORA II, departing Civitavecchia, Rome on 2 Feb 2027 and arriving in Lisbon, calling at 17 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Civitavecchia (Rome)Embark

   2 Feb 2027

   Depart 20:00

   There’s more to Rome than its ancient architecture. The Eternal City is home to a seemingly endless array of hidden gems. The artistic-minded can enjoy fashion aristocracy, street art, vespa jaunts to The Appian Way and toss coins into fountains. Or you can stroll by appointment to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the Pope’s private quarters at the Vatican. Explore the historic ruins of The Colosseum, Caravaggio churches, the Spanish Steps and The Pantheon. Learn how to make pasta the true Italian way, hunt truffles, nibble gelato, sip coffee and sink into a 3000 year old pool for a wellness experience. an ode to homespun pasta at a Renaissance piazza. When in Rome, fusing old with new makes it simple to indulge in whatever you like.
   
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   Day 2 ·Naples, Italy

   3 Feb 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 3 ·Palermo (Sicily)

   4 Feb 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Be drawn into a balmy blend of olive-strewn landscapes, starkly beautiful Greek temples, Byzantine mosaics, and ricotta-filled farm-to-table delights. Wander Palermo's ficus-filled streets as you tour through the Florio family tale. Taste wine through a patchwork of fertile vineyards below rumbling giant Mount Etna and talented Teatro Greco, Sicily's most dolce vita hill town. Take in noble UNESCO heritage sites, tour leafy Villa Tasca, marvel medieval mosaic masterpieces at Monreale or Cefalù and continue the Greek theme to visit tumbled ruins and secluded temples. Welcome Baroque brilliance, Aztec chocolate, and modern-day charms in Sicily's honey-hued deep south towns. From Michelin-starred temple dining to Trapani beaches and fishermen mending nets outside hipster bars - such contrasts are at the soul of this irresistible island.
   
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   Day 4 ·La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia

   5 Feb 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   6 Feb 2027
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   Day 6 ·Alger, Algeria

   7 Feb 2027

   Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00
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   Day 7 ·Cartagena, Spain

   8 Feb 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00

   March into a hidden Spanish gem with centuries of deeply ingrained culture and history. Not forgetting gourmet cuisine fit for a king. Take part in cookery lessons, wine samplings and coffee workshops, or the heart stopping elevator to the top of the Castillo. Head back to Roman times at the theatre and sanctuary for relics and mosaics. Inspect weaponry at the military museum and explore shipwrecks, artefacts and Mediterranean history at museums. View delightful street art in the bustling city centre and sample the traditional sailor tipple, Asiático. Cartagena has sites you won't see in the rest of Spain, from Roman ruins, Byzantine walls and Belle Epoque architecture to marble streets and war memorials.
   
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   Day 8 ·Alicante

   9 Feb 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00
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   Day 9 ·Tarragona

   10 Feb 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00
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    Day 10 ·Barcelona, Spain

    11 Feb 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    Breathe in the cultural heart of Catalan; an elegant blend of high energy and undisturbed tradition. Muse over the origins of captivating Gaudi architecture within the enchanting labyrinth that is the Gothic Quarter. Savour the flavours of fresh tapas and crisp cava in breezy plazas, tranquil terraces and coveted cafés, or glide down to a shimmering beach club to unwind. Imagine a visit to peaceful Passeig de Gracia, where modernist buildings merge to showcase iconic global labels. And, as dusk falls, prepare for urban action and swing by the lively bohemian bars to fiesta on the leafy stretch of La Rambla. If you’re serious about style, this colourful city provides plenty to celebrate.
    
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    Day 11 ·At Sea

    12 Feb 2027
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    Day 12 ·Tangier

    13 Feb 2027

    Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00
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    Day 13 ·Casablanca

    14 Feb 2027

    Arrive 07:00
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    Day 14 ·Casablanca

    15 Feb 2027

    Depart 16:00
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    Day 15 ·Agadir

    16 Feb 2027

    Arrive 09:00Depart 16:00
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    Day 16 ·Arrecife (Lanzarote)

    17 Feb 2027

    Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00

    Artist César Manrique put little Arrecife on the map. Explore his eclectic works in underground caverns, fabulous murals and his former home in nearby Tahíche, or sate your artistic appetite in contemporary gallery MIAC and the surreal underwater world of sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor. The spectral landscape of Timanfaya, once a seething sea of lava shattered by volcanic eruptions, is ripe for 4x4 exploration, while the year-round waves of Playa de Famara invite beginners and pros alike to grab a surfboard and take the plunge.
    
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    Day 17 ·San Sebastian de La Gomera

    18 Feb 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00
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    Day 18 ·Santa Cruz de la Palma

    19 Feb 2027

    Arrive 09:00Depart 17:00
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    Day 19 ·Funchal (Madeira)

    20 Feb 2027

    Arrive 09:00

    Funchal’s web of ancient streets spills down from lofty heights. Ride the cable car up to the exotic gardens of Monte Palace at its peak, where peacocks prowl high above the Atlantic. Descend at speed in a wicker sleigh piloted by ‘Carreriros’ elegantly dressed in crisp whites and straw boater hats since the mid-1800s. Swirl a glass of amber-coloured Madeira at a café overlooking chequerboard-tiled Praça do Município and prepare to explore lush could forests crisscrossed by hiking trails and black sand beaches below jungle-covered cliffs.
    
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    Day 20 ·Funchal (Madeira)

    21 Feb 2027

    Depart 18:00

    Funchal’s web of ancient streets spills down from lofty heights. Ride the cable car up to the exotic gardens of Monte Palace at its peak, where peacocks prowl high above the Atlantic. Descend at speed in a wicker sleigh piloted by ‘Carreriros’ elegantly dressed in crisp whites and straw boater hats since the mid-1800s. Swirl a glass of amber-coloured Madeira at a café overlooking chequerboard-tiled Praça do Município and prepare to explore lush could forests crisscrossed by hiking trails and black sand beaches below jungle-covered cliffs.
    
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    Day 21 ·At Sea

    22 Feb 2027
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    Day 22 ·Lisbon, PortugalDisembark

    23 Feb 2027

    Arrive 08:00

    Enjoy the rich buzz of Lisbon. Dip into the city’s strong architectural, cultural and historical connections. Wander charming-cobbled streets, colourful buildings, the river Sado and endless nature. Pilgrimage to Fatima, tour hilly villages, learn Portuguese cooking techniques and listen to the Lisbon blues. Slip to charming Cascais for quieter energy and golden beaches. And as you bathe in the captivating light, enjoy plates of petiscos which - like fado - you’ll soon discover is vibrant, warm and most appealing.
    

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