Hidden gems of the Western Mediterranean Cruise

Day 1 - Nice (Villefranche)

Arrive: Mon 21 June 2027 / Depart: Mon 21 June 2027 at 19:00

Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake's major religious works.

Day 2 - Menton, Frankreich

Arrive: Tue 22 June 2027 / Depart: Tue 22 June 2027

Menton is a town on the French Riviera in southeast France. It’s known for beaches and gardens such as the Serre de la Madone garden, showcasing rare plants. East, the hilly, medieval old town is home to Basilique Saint-Michel, with its 18th-century bell tower, and the ornate facade of La Chapelle des Pénitents-Blancs. Nearby, the Musée Jean Cocteau collection Séverin Wunderman displays works by poet Jean Cocteau.

Day 3 - Portofino

Arrive: Wed 23 June 2027 / Depart: Wed 23 June 2027

A rugged rocky promontory, the Portofino Peninsula is the loveliest spot on the Ligurian Riviera. At its feet lies the pretty port of Portofino (Italy), which has become a seaside destination for the Italian jet-set. A rugged stairway leads to a path into the heart of the luxuriant vegetation above.

Day 4 - Portoferraio,Elba

Arrive: Thu 24 June 2027 / Depart: Thu 24 June 2027

The island of Elba is at the heart of the Tuscan Archipelago and presents a finely chiselled profile sheltering many pristine coves. Roman churches, Medicean fortresses and memories of Napoleon blend into the picture postcard that is Portoferraio (Italy). The town is one of the oldest on the island, the Ligurians, Etruscans and Greeks having shaped its history before it became a Roman colony. Here you can follow in the footsteps of Napoleon as you wind your way through the pastel-coloured houses protected by their two Medicean forts.

Day 5 - Calvi

Arrive: Fri 25 June 2027 / Depart: Fri 25 June 2027

Nestled on a rocky spur in the north-west of Corsica, the port of Calvi offers its whiteness between two sapphire-coloured bays. Capital of the Balagne region, the Genoese city benefits from an exceptional natural setting between the abrupt relief of the central chain, fertile hills and long sandy beaches. From the promontory of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Serra chapel, built in the 19th century on the ruins of a 15th century sanctuary, you will not miss the sublime panorama of the seaside, the mountains and the Calvi citadel. A little further west, you will have the opportunity to discover with the peninsula of Revelatta, a wilder and more preserved part of Corsica.

Day 6 - Ajaccio

Arrive: Sat 26 June 2027 / Depart: Sat 26 June 2027

Ajaccio is the capital of Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean Sea. A port city on the rugged isle's western coast, it was the birthplace of French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte in 1769. His ancestral home, Maison Bonaparte, is now a museum displaying family heirlooms.

Day 7 - Cassis

Arrive: Sun 27 June 2027 / Depart: Sun 27 June 2027

Day 8 - Roses, Spanien

Arrive: Mon 28 June 2027 / Depart: Mon 28 June 2027

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Menorca, Balearen, Spanien

Arrive: Wed 30 June 2027 / Depart: Wed 30 June 2027

Tranquil and peaceful, Minorca is the smallest of the Balearic Islands and is a natural oasis rich in contrasts. A real paradise bathed by the waters of the Mediterranean sea, the harmony and diversity of its shores will charm you. Diving enthusiasts have been coming here for decades, lured by the spectacular underwater vistas. Indeed, the island’s tranquillity owes much to the richness of its natural assets, and is why it is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Day 11 - Barcelona

Arrive: Thu 01 July 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 01 July 2027

Madrid’s Catalan rival, Barcelona, is fiercely proud of its cultural identity forged from a melting pot of artistic talent. Enriched by its past when the paths of great masters like Picasso, Dali and celebrated architect Gaudi crossed, the city’s cosmopolitan character ensures its status as an unsurpassed centre of culture. Explore the ruins of the Gothic District or simply stroll along the famous Ramblas.