Cruise Line |
Crystal Cruises |
Ship |
Crystal Symphony |
Destination |
EU Mediterranean |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
21 Sep 2021 |
Description |
7 Night cruise departing from Monte Carlo to Rome onboard Crystal Symphony.
Overnights in Monte Carlo and Barcelona offer joys beyond their harbors, like Cap Ferrat and Montserrat’s Benedictine Monastery. Explore Portofino via Santa Margherita, and Michelangelo’s dueling hometowns of Florence and Rome.
Highlights of this cruise:
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monaco is an ancient principality steeped in rich and colorful history. Its proud monarchy is presided over by Prince Albert, who assumed the throne after his famed father Prince Rainier died in 2005.
Today when gazing on its modern skyline, it is hard to imagine that Monaco endured a turbulent past. Once a Greek settlement conquered by the Romans, it was bought from the Genoese in 1309 by the Grimaldis, who still rule as the world's oldest monarchy.
Monaco covers less than one square mile and is known primarily for its Grand Casino.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, is a celebration of history and heir to Greek, Phoenician, Roman, Carthaginian, Gothic and Arab cultural legacies. Since it is nearly as close to Rome, Geneva and Munich as it is to Madrid, Barcelona has long been the Spanish link to Western Europe. It was the home of Picasso, Miró, Dali, Casals and Gaudà and has been described as a Mediterranean Manhattan, a cosmopolitan experimental center for political ideas and artistic movements. In addition to its abundance of artistic and architectural treasures, Barcelona serves as the gateway to one of the world's most impressive mountainside enclaves at Montserrat. Discover the secret legends of the Black Virgin and the alluring chants of monastic life high atop the Catalonian plains. Barcelona's ancient city walls and the narrow crooked streets of the town's old section are laid out for your discovery. You will find that Barcelona has something for everybody.
Marseille, France
The queen of the Côte d'Azur, Marseille is France's oldest city and one of the Mediterranean's premier ports. Amid the big-city bustle, the old port is a quaint landscape of historic charm: colorful fishing boats sail past the imposing Fort Saint-Jean, narrow streets wander among ancient churches and cobbled squares, while the venerable Basilica overlooks the scene from the hilltop above.
Florence/Livorno, Italy
Goethe once observed that Tuscany "looks like Italy should [look]." Fortunately, little has changed in the two centuries since the German poet was himself a tourist in Tuscany. The Tyrrhenian port of Livorno was founded in the 15th century. It is the gateway to Italy's Tuscan region and to many spectacular sights; including the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa, the charming medieval village of Lucca, the lovely hill town of San Gimignano and the timeless city of Florence. No place is as imbued with such grace, dignity, serenity and history as is Florence. This city's wealth of architectural and artistic treasures includes works by Raphael, da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo. Truly Florence, cradle of the Italian Renaissance, is one of the world's most enticing cities.
Santa Margherita, Italy
Captivatingly situated on the coast 22 miles southeast of Genoa, Santa Margherita can be characterized as the Goldilocks of the Italian Riviera: not too glitzy, not too busy, but just right. Its fishing-village roots have grown into a dynamic (but not too dynamic) resort town, infused with sunshine and the wealth of travelers who come with gleaming yachts and an enthusiasm for living the good life. Such a life is easily accessible for daytrippers. Explore this Riviera playground to discover its pretty collection of hotels and cafes and venerable buildings with faded trompe-l’oeil frescoes still adorning their walls. Not far off is Portofino, within reach of a day’s excursion, but stay closer in to visit the 16th-century castle and stroll Santa Margherita’s idyllic seaside promenade
Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy
Civitavecchia was founded by Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century. Today this port is noted for its fine seafood and attractive monuments. Located 90 minutes away is the Eternal City of Rome. Steeped in 2,500 years of history, Rome was for many centuries the center of Western civilization. It was both the focal point of the Roman Empire and of Christendom. Landmarks such as the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Spanish Steps are reminders of the legacy of its rich past. |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
21/09 |
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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overnight |
2 |
22/09 |
Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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04:00 PM |
3 |
23/09 |
Barcelona, Spain |
09:00 AM |
overnight |
4 |
24/09 |
Barcelona, Spain |
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06:00 PM |
5 |
25/09 |
Marseilles, France |
07:30 AM |
05:00 PM |
6 |
26/09 |
Livorno, (Florence, Pisa) Italy |
07:30 AM |
07:30 PM |
7 |
27/09 |
Santa Margherita, Italy |
07:30 AM |
05:00 PM |
8 |
28/09 |
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
06:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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