A Journey from Provence's Charm to Italy’s Cultural Heart

Overview

A 4-night voyage aboard EXPLORA II, departing Marseille, France on 29 Jan 2027 and arriving in Civitavecchia, Rome, calling at 5 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·MarseilleEmbark

   29 Jan 2027

   Depart 18:00

   Lounging under a Provençal sun, Marseille is the oldest city in France yet seemingly grows younger each day. A multi-cultural melting pot with top-notch museums, galleries, smart squares and hip port-side bars, where you can tuck into a bowl of bouillabaisse, its famous fish stew. Meander past fountains built under the reign of Napoleon III and city hall erected during Louis XIV. Fall in love with the Calanques cliffs for a bit of French coastline drama, or wind through cypress trees and lavender fields to Avignon and Aix-en-Provence, famously once home to Van Gogh, Cézanne, and author Peter Mayle. Chase light, ripening Syrah grapes and drink in the nuances of terroir. From Marseille’s boisterous roots to its French coastline drama and nearby classic Provence, wander at will and fall in love with it all.
   
2. 2

   Day 2 ·Genoa, Italy

   30 Jan 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 19:00
3. 3

   Day 3 ·Villefranche-sur-Mer(Nice)

   31 Jan 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 19:00
4. 4

   Day 4 ·Livorno (Florence)

   1 Feb 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00
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   Day 5 ·Civitavecchia (Rome)Disembark

   2 Feb 2027

   Arrive 08:00

   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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