Fly from the UK to Barcelona for an overnight hotel stay

A further overnight hotel stay. The Christopher Columbus Statue marks the entrance to the port and the start of Las Ramblas pedestrian area – lined with shops, bars and restaurants where street entertainers keep you entertained. Perhaps visit the famous Sagrada Familia Cathedral which was started in 1882 and is still not complete. Universal’s Port Aventura theme Park is situated close by, there is also the Picasso Museum, Gaudi Architecture and the Barcelona FC museum.

Make your own way to the nearby port to embark the ship.

The city’s many attractions include a historic quarter, port, beaches and Mont Faron mountain. Enjoy strolling around the Provencal market with its stalls piled high with sun-packed fruit and vegetables. The city is also home to a naval base where you can find out about the areas maritime heritage by taking a boat tour of the bay. The bus service next to the passenger terminal takes you to the Mourillon beaches in just 15 minutes. These vast family-style beaches are lined with bars and restaurants and are an invitation to the joys of the gentle Provencal lifestyle.

Nestled between the rolling hills of Tuscany and the crescent-like coastline of Liguria, Marina di Carrara acts as a scenic springboard to one of Italy's culturally diverse regions. The bright white marble mountain tops contrast against Marina di Carrara’s sandy beaches which are almost like something out of a Renaissance painting. To get a taste of Tuscany, sip your way through the Chianti region and visit vineyard after vineyard or get to know the culture in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Medieval towns like Lucca dot the Tuscan countryside and Pisa lies a stone’s throw away. On the northern coast of Liguria, encounter the Italian Riviera in luxurious cities like Portofino and picturesque villages like Cinque Terre.

Form the port of Civitavecchia. You will be spoilt for choice in this infinitely intriguing city where an unsurpassed vibrancy of life mixes with epic history, tasty cuisine, top class shopping and a joyous nightlife. Peel back layer upon layer history with world class sights such as the Coliseum, The Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and more. The Pantheon is awe-inspiring dating back to 27 BC and is the only complete structure from the Roman Empire still standing. The circus maximus once seated 250,000 spectators for chariot races around 11 BC. While the oval shape of Piazza Navona, which houses the magnificent Four River Fountain, is a clue to its Stadium of Domitian heritage from 86 AD were gladiators fought and athletes competed. The Spanish Steps, the home of John Keats, were built in 1723-1725 and are another of those must-see places – a place to sit and people watch artists, poets and painters.

Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.

Overnight in port - the ship arrives at 7pm and departs at 5pm the following day. Ibiza is one of the Balearic islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It's well-known for the lively nightlife scene in Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni, where major European nightclubs have summer outposts. It’s also home to quiet villages, yoga retreats and beaches, from Playa d'en Bossa, lined with hotels, bars and shops, to quieter sandy coves backed by pine-clad hills found all around the coastline.

The ship arrives into port at 6.30am and you can opt to check out an leave the ship until about 12noon. Disembark the ship and fly home from Barcelona airport.