European Explorer Cruise - Itinerary
Absorb culture and history from a host of centuries on this 14-day program from Rome to London. Begin in Rome, the “Eternal City,” and visualize the magnificence of ancient Rome as you gaze up at the enormous Colosseum. Explore the Renaissance offerings of Florence. From Cannes, visit nearby Monte Carlo and stroll past luxury hotels, villas, boutiques, and restaurants. In Spain, visit Barcelona’s unfinished La Sagrada Familia cathedral. Pass by the imposing rock of Gibraltar as it guards the entrance to the Mediterranean. Visit Seville, noted for bullfights and flamenco dancers. In Lisbon, wander through the city’s Moorish quarter.
At Normandy, visit the beaches where Allied soldiers landed in 1944. Visit Versailles, where King Louis XIV constructed his majestic palace and gardens; or go to Paris to view the magnificent Eiffel Tower. Conclude in London, where familiar names - Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, and the Tower of London – take on new life before your eyes. Thanks to the extravagant Grand Princess, you enjoy 11 ports in 8 countries while unpacking only once!
The sequence of touring and days may be altered to adjust to religious holidays, special closings of sites, air schedule changes, etc. Hotels listed subject to availability. Meal inclusions may vary by departure.
Day |
Port |
Arrival |
Departure |
1 |
Depart USA |
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2 |
Arrive Rome, board ship in Civitavecchia |
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Embark PM |
3 |
Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy |
7:00am |
7:00pm |
4 |
Cannes, France |
7:00am |
6:00pm |
5 |
Barcelona, Spain |
9:00am |
6:00pm |
6 |
At Sea |
|
|
7 |
Gibraltar |
8:00am |
5:00pm |
8 |
Casablanca (Marrakech), Morocco |
7:00am |
8:00pm |
9 |
Seville (Cadiz), Spain |
8:00am |
6:00pm |
10 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
9:00am |
5:00pm |
11 |
Vigo (Santiago de Compostela), Spain |
9:00am |
6:00pm |
12 |
At Sea |
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13 |
Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), France |
7:00am |
7:00pm |
14 |
London (Southampton), England |
disembark AM |
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Ports of Call
Rome, Italy
You could spend a month in the Eternal City and not see all the sights. Don’t miss the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain.
Florence/Pisa, Italy
The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Renaissance treasures of Florence are just two of the attractions of this gorgeous region of Northern Italy.
Cannes, France
Glamorous Cannes is the jewel of the French Riviera, with cafes and famed beaches. Nearby Monte Carlo is where the royal and rich come to play in Europe.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudi and Picasso are just two names associated with this great Catalonian city - visit the unfinished La Sagrada Familia cathedral or the Picasso Museum to see their work.
Gibraltar
The great rock of Gibraltar, standing like a sentinel at the entrance to the Mediterranean, is home to British culture, Barbary apes and the grotto of St. Michael’s Cave.
Casablanca, Morocco
Morocco’s port city of Casablanca is memorable. And inland, exotic Marrakech is a Moorish vision of markets, town squares and the dramatic Koutoubia Mosque.
Seville, Spain
Narrow streets and small squares abound in Seville, where you might watch flamenco dancers and bullfights, or tour sights like the Alcazar Palace.
Lisbon, Portugal
Sample some seafood at a seaside cafe, sip a glass of aged port wine, and take in all the sights of Portugal’s capital - like the medieval Alfama quarter and the Jeronimos Monastery.
Vigo, Spain
Join the pilgrims heading for the Spanish monument of Santiago de Compostela, a holy city home to La Plaza del Obradoiro and several palaces.
Paris/Normandy, France
Paris shines with sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and much more. The beaches of Normandy are landmarks of World War II.
London, England
The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park... The greatest challenge may be seeing everything this great city offers.
