21 NIGHT Europe - Western CRUISE
Mon Sep 8th 2025
Onboard Queen Victoria
Itinerary Summary
Barcelona/SPAIN, Alghero/ITALY, Ajaccio, Messina/ITALY (Overnight), Messina/ITALY (Overnight), Naples/ITALY, Rome/ITALY, Cefalonia/GREECE, Corfu/GREECE, Kotor/MONTENEGRO , Dubrovnik/CROATIA, Trieste/ITALY, Zadar/CROATIA, Split/CROATIA, Valletta/MALTA, Palma/SPAIN, Barcelona/SPAIN
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Itinerary

Day 1 : Barcelona/SPAIN

-- - 6:00 PM

Barcelona is the cultural heartland of Spain, yet its first language is Catalan, the native tongue of the proudly independent Catalonia region. Stroll down the shady, tree-lined Ramblas between street musicians and elegant bistros. Then perhaps visit the venerable Gothic cathedral, Picasso Museum or enjoy the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudi's Church of the Holy Family.

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : Alghero/ITALY

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 4 : Ajaccio

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

On the French island of Corsica, Ajaccio is famous as the birthplace of Napoleon. Visit the Bonaparte family home and the 16th century church where he was baptized. Or, take a tour into the wild and rugged outback countryside they call the maquis.

Day 5 : At Sea

Day 6 : Messina/ITALY

4:30 AM - 7:00 AM

The setting for Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Messina has much to offer in the way of history. Its dramatic, boulder-filled harbor has challenged navigators since the days of Ulysses. Try to visit the city's Bell Tower at the stroke of noon--the hour when one of the world's largest and most fanciful mechanical clocks springs into action. Messina's museum is also noteworthy for its Renaissance masterworks.

Day 6 : Messina/ITALY

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The setting for Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Messina has much to offer in the way of history. Its dramatic, boulder-filled harbor has challenged navigators since the days of Ulysses. Try to visit the city's Bell Tower at the stroke of noon--the hour when one of the world's largest and most fanciful mechanical clocks springs into action. Messina's museum is also noteworthy for its Renaissance masterworks.

Day 6 : Messina/ITALY

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The setting for Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Messina has much to offer in the way of history. Its dramatic, boulder-filled harbor has challenged navigators since the days of Ulysses. Try to visit the city's Bell Tower at the stroke of noon--the hour when one of the world's largest and most fanciful mechanical clocks springs into action. Messina's museum is also noteworthy for its Renaissance masterworks.

Day 7 : Naples/ITALY

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

One of the most spectacular bays in the world lies in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Visit the San Carlo Opera House and the cathedral of San Janarious, or tour the ancient ruins in the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Day 8 : Rome/ITALY

5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The port of Civitavecchia is the gateway to The Eternal City, where all roads lead. Mad traffic careens past monuments of the great civilizations of the past. You will want to see it all: the soaring inspiration of St. Peter's, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel; the flow of life along the Spanish Steps, the Coliseum, the Via Veneto and Trevi Fountain. Be sure to leave time for la dolce vita in one of the piazzas.

Day 9 : At Sea

Day 10 : Cefalonia/GREECE

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Cefalonia/Kephallonia

Day 11 : Corfu/GREECE

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Though once ruled by Venetian doges, Turkish sultans and French invaders, today's Corfiot citizen is as Greek as they come. Marvel at the 17th-century icons in St. George's Church, the medieval Palace of Phrourio or the 19th-century Achilleion Palace. The greenest of the Greek Isles, Corfu also boasts thriving vineyards and olive orchards among its rugged mountains.

Day 12 : Kotor/MONTENEGRO

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

This typical Mediterranean town is located at the end of Kotor Bay, which sits on the Montenegrin coast in the southern Adriatic. Due to the history of Kotor, it is the oldest town in Montenegro and is now a historical monument protected by the state. This town of Kotor has belong to many countries, around 3 B.C. the town was colonized by the Greeks, and later was an affiliate of Roman and Byzantine empires. In 1797, this town became a vital naval base under Austria's possession. In 1918, after World War II, this town became the property of Yugoslavia and is now included in the constituent republic of Montenegro. Kotor has been a 16th century cathedral, town walls, and a medieval fort.

Day 13 : Dubrovnik/CROATIA

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Jewel of the Dalmatian coast, girded in ninth-century walls that rise sheerly from the water's edge, Dubrovnik is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Within the ancient fortifications is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and a striking Renaissance boulevard called the "Stradun."

Day 14 : At Sea

Day 15 : Trieste/ITALY

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Day 16 : Zadar/CROATIA

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 17 : Split/CROATIA

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 18 : At Sea

Day 19 : Valletta/MALTA

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Knights of St. John made this their base in the Mediterranean Sea. The castles, cathedrals and fortresses they built still are their remaining legacy. But Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians and Arabs preceded them and left their marks as well. Take a drive to M''dina, the former capital, and wonder at Europe''s third-largest dome in Mostra.

Day 20 : At Sea

Day 21 : Palma/SPAIN

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The major island in the chain known as the Balearics, Mallorca is Spain's sunny outpost in the Mediterranean. The town of Palma boasts a shady plaza near the Gothic Cathedral. Visit the Roman ruins and the Drach Caves nearby, or journey to the enchanting village of Valledemosa. Leave time to shop for lovely majolica faux pearls and hand-made lace.

Day 22 : Barcelona/SPAIN

8:00 AM - --

Barcelona is the cultural heartland of Spain, yet its first language is Catalan, the native tongue of the proudly independent Catalonia region. Stroll down the shady, tree-lined Ramblas between street musicians and elegant bistros. Then perhaps visit the venerable Gothic cathedral, Picasso Museum or enjoy the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudi's Church of the Holy Family.