Cruise Details: Mediterranean Magic

On arrival own transfer to your 4* hotel for a 2 nt stay (BB)

Time at Leisure The capital of the proud Catalan people, Barcelona is characterised by outstanding art and architecture, like the unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral. From the Gothic Quarter to the modernist buildings, the city is pulsing with life. Watch the world go by as you experience the buzz of Las Ramblas over a plate of taspas.

Embark Cruise, Own transfer to the Port to embark Brilliance of the Seas for your 7 nt cruise (FB)

Welcome to the French Riviera. Once a small fishing town owned by monks, Cannes is now home to all the glamour of the International Film Festival and hosts a multitude of major festivals and conferences each year. Up the coast is Nice, the capital of the Riviera that lies along the brilliant Bay of Angels. Monte Carlo is located in the Principality of Monaco, north of Nice on the Mediterranean Sea. Luxury hotels, a magnificent casino, the Formula One Grand Prix and home to royalty for centuries, Monte Carlo is a region rich in history, culture and beauty. Bienvenu!

Many call Florence the most beautiful city in Italy. Its piazzas and churches, as well as the famous Duomo cathedral, make this the perfect strolling city. This was the birthplace of the Renaissance, and many masterpieces of that period still reside in the two outstanding museums – the Uffizi and the Galleria dell’Academia, home to Michelangelo’s David.

The port of Civitavecchia is your gateway to the many attractions of the ancient city of Rome. Whether it’s the Forum, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon, or St. Perer’s Basilica that sparks your interest and intellect, the ‘Eternal City’ is home to a lifetime’s-worth of historical, architectural and spiritual sites.

They used to say that if you could just see Naples once you would die happy. Several interesting tours are available in the city itself and to the fascinating and picturesque places that lie just outside Naples. Pompeii reveals a preserved Roman city, and nearby Sorrento takes the breath away.

OVERNIGHT There’s nowhere else like Venice, perhaps the most romantic place in the world. A city built on canals, with fabulous Gothic and Renaissance architecture typified by the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square. Explore the canals by gondola, pass under the famous Bridge of Sighs, or visit a glass factory where a master craftsman demonstrates the art of glass blowing.

Situated on the Adriatic coast, Dubrovnik has retained a medieval character with its city walls, forts, monasteries and one of Europe’s oldest pharmacies, founded in 1317. It is a city of remarkable history beauty – something not to be missed.

Everyone from Odysseus to Napoleon came here, and no doubt marvelled at the sheer physical beauty of the island. It’s hard to improve on Corfu’s scenery, best appreciated on a breathtaking drive along the coast and up to the Achilleion Palace.

Disembark Cruise, own transfer to the Airport for your flight to UK