Book now to secure your enchanted place on a collection of itinerary rich Med cruises sailing between Rome, Athens and Barcelona during the summer. This itinerary takes you to the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, an impressive British outpost, magical architecture, and the beautiful French countryside. The Rome to Athens itinerary gives you the opportunity to peel back layer upon layer in Rome, island hop around the Greek isles, haggle in a Turkish bazaar and compare the Pantheon of Rome to the Parthenon of Athens. While Athens to Barcelona gives you a taste of both the Eastern and western sides of Med with a mixture of breath-taking scenery and legendary history.
With the Ocean Medallion concept on board – you will experience levels of personalised service not seen on other cruise lines and allows drinks and food to be delivered anywhere you are on-board ship.
Bed and Breakfast
Located in the centre of Barcelona, the H10 Casanova is housed in a perfectly restored 18th century building. The hotel has elegant rooms, the delightful Ona Lounge bar, the Despacio Spa Centre, seven meeting rooms and the Sky Bar terrace with plunge pool and views of the city. The comfortable rooms at the H10 Casanova have very modern and functional decor and are equipped with all the amenities needed to ensure a pleasant stay. Plus there is complimentary wi-fi throughout the hotel.
Princess Cruises
Sun Princess at 175,500 tonnes and 1133 feet long is the largest-ever ship of the Princess fleet - launching in February 2024 as the line's first Sphere class ship. She will accommodate 4,300 guests and boasts stunning views, innovative entertainment venues, multi-story dining rooms and next level accommodation. Sun Princess has more than 29 bars and restaurants, and 1,500 balconies – the most on any Princess ship. Over the history of Princess Cruises, she is the third ship with the name Sun Princess and is their first ship to be powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
Stateroom accommodation
All Sun Princess staterooms feature a refrigerator, flat-panel television, private bathroom with shower, 100% cotton, high-thread count linens, complimentary 24-hour room service, spacious closet, desk with chair, hair dryer & bathroom amenities. Plus, a digital security safe. New to Sun Princess is The Cabana stateroom featuring a balcony and a private cabana. Reserve Collection, debuting on Sun Princess®, includes premium location Mini-Suites and Cabanas, plus exclusive access to a private restaurant and additional luxuries. Introducing the Signature Collection, exclusively on Sun Princess®. In addition to premium stateroom amenities, Signature Collection Suites include access to the Signature Restaurant, Signature Lounge and private Signature Sun Deck, a private area of the Sanctuary.
Dining options
Dining options include The Horizon main dining room which is three decks high with each level offering a different experience. Deck 9 hosts the extensive World Fresh Market Place for convenient buffet dining. Princess favourites include Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, The Crown Grill and the Gelateria. The central Piazza hub is enclosed by a sphere of glass either side of the ship and features Alfredo’s Pizzeria, the International Café, Kai Sushi, Bellini’s Cocktail bar, Crooners and Coffee Currents. For poolside dining the central twin pool Lido area has Lido Tacos, the Lido Grill, Lido Slice and Lido Greens.
Daytime and evening entertainment
Standout spaces include The Sea View Terrace and Bar. This modern-yet-cosy lounge deck space is perfect for relaxing and soaking up the views. The brand-new Wake View Terrace on deck eight aft has an infinity pool and South-Beach resort style deck, so kick back with your favourite drink and enjoy entertainment day and night. Inspired by the terraces of Santorini, The Dome is a multi-level covered deck and first-of-its-kind glass-enclosed dome ever constructed on a cruise ship. By day, enjoy an indoor/outdoor pool and unique water feature, by night the pool becomes a stage and stunning entertainment venue. The Princess Theatre has evolved into the Princess Arena. With many ways to configure the stage, and an LCD panel to bring productions to life, it is their most technologically advanced yet. The new Park 19 area features the adrenalin pumping suspended Sea-Breeze Roller Gliding, Net Ropes Course, Infinite Tilt Wall, Costal Climb, Splash pad and Coastal Lookout.
Fly UK to Barcelona, Spain
Transfer to your four-star hotel in central Barcelona for an overnight hotel stay.
Barcelona, Spain
A further overnight 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. Universals Port Aventura theme Park is situated close by, there is also the Picasso Museum, Gaudi Architecture and the Barcelona FC museum.
Barcelona, Spain
Transfer to the port and embark the ship.
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Gibraltar, UK
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory on the south coast of Spain known for the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m limestone ridge at its centre. Gibraltar occupies 7 sq. km of a peninsula bordered to the north by the region of Andalusia. First settled by Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was joined to Britain in 1713. Gibraltar has its own airport where the main road across the peninsula runs directly across the runaway.
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Marseille, France
The oldest city and France filled with elegant shops , bars and restaurants. Visit the Church of Notre Dame with its statue of the Virgin Mary or further afield Avignon and Provence.
Genoa, Italy
Genoa is steeped in history and is the gateway to the Italian Riviera including Portofino - just 15 miles away. Genoa is a dense and fascinating medieval warren of alleyways where Christopher Columbus grew up. The rejuvenated Old Port area is has celebrated architecture and a maze of narrow streets clustered around Via Garibaldi. This is a seventeenth century street with lots of museums and gardens to visit. There are also two theatres, an opera house and even the Britannia Pub.
Livorno, Italy
Approximately 30 minutes from the port lies the ancient city of Pisa with its famous leaning tower. Then its on to Florence a renaissance treasure founded in the 16th century. Visit the the Uffizi Gallery and the main cathedral Il Duomo Di Firenze which was started in 1296 and completed in 1436. No visit to Florence would be complete without a walk across Ponte Vecchio which is lined with gold and silver merchants.
Fly from Rome, Italy to the UK
Disembark the ship in Civitavecchia port after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Prices are subject to availability and change. Offer and prices can be withdrawn at any time without any notice. Prices are per person based on two sharing a room. Carry-on and checked baggage restrictions vary by airline and may incur an additional charge.
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