Organizer:	Holland America Line
Cruise line:	Holland America Line
Destination:	Western Mediterranean
Departure port:	Civitavecchia / Rome (Italy)
Arrival port:	Lisbon (Portugal)
Dates:	May 2026

Details

DEAL

300 USD onboard credit per cabin

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Map

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Route

Day	Travel station	Arrival	Departure
1.	Civitavecchia / Rome (Italy) Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (3)		17:00
	The Italian capital of Rome is also often called "the eternal city", as this buzzing metropolis still has many precious treasures from ancient times, which are known around the world. The most impressive sights include the "Thermae of Caracalla", the emperor's forum, the Colosseum, the Piazza Navona, the Fountain of Neptune and of course St. Peter's Basilica, with the dome designed by Michelangelo.
2.	Salerno (Italy) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00	07:00	17:00
	Salerno lies directly at the Gulf of the same name, which is also home to Capri, and is the capital of the region of Campania. The romantic old town is totally enchanting, in the shadows of the San Matteo cathedral and the Castello di Arechi with its splendid bell tower. Sights include: the cathedral and its museum, the aquaeduct, the Archaeological Museum, the local museum and the old town with its Roman, Byzantine and Norman influences.
3.	Palermo (Sicily, Italy) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (3)	07:00	17:00
	The largest city in Sicily rises up from the Conca d'Oro bay (Golden Shell Bay), surrounded by glorious orange and citrus groves. It was founded in the 8th century B.C. by the Phoenicians and has been variously ruled by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Arabs, the Normans, the Spanish and the Bourbons, all of whom have left their mark on the city. Parlermo's historic centre is one of the largest in Europe; it has 158 churches, 55 monasteries, more than 400 stately homes and 7 theatres. Tours of the city can be organised depending on the various eras one is most interested in, but the cathedral dating from 1185 and the famous Cappella Palatina are not to be missed. Over the last few years the city has been undergoing a transition and wants a new image, to encourage culturally-interested tourists to visit. The Teatro Massimo, the former monastery of Spasimo, the Albergo delle Povere, Villa Niscemi, the Palazzo Merlo, the Chiesa di San Domenico and many other sights have now re-opened their doors for visitors following extensive restoration work.
4.	Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (2)	08:00	17:00
	Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia and both the largest and the oldest town on the island (evidence from the 8th century B.C.). It was founded by the Phoenicians and lies in the south of the island. Sights include: Caralis fort, dating from the 13th century, the National and Archaeological Museum, "Siamese Cardu", the Roman necropolis of Travixeddu and Bonaria, San Saturino church, which dates from the 5th century A.D., a 14th century cathedral, the elephant tower and the San Pancrazio tower, the Roman amphitheatre and the Botanic Gardens.
5.	At Sea

6.	Palma (Mallorca, Balearic Islands) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (4)	07:00	17:00
	The capital of the Balearic Islands is the economic and cultural centre of Majorca. During the 13th and 14th century the town developed into one of the most important centres of trade in the Western Mediterranean. Trade brought the town much wealth and prestige. The majority of the historic buildings of Majorca also date from this period. In Palma both the shady splendid street of Passeig des Born and the small streets of the old town reverberate with life. For a modern city, Palma has managed to retain a particularly attractive city centre. Sights worth seeing include: the cathedral la Seu (with Gothic towers, measuring 120m long and 40m high, and fascinating rose windows – measuring 12.5m across and covering a total area of more than 100 square metres); the Palace Almudaina (former residence of the Majorcan royal family, with a beautiful garden); the stock exchange La Llotja (founded in the Middle Ages, often confused with a church due to the adornment of the building. Nowadays it is often used for exhibitions); the market hall Mercat Olivar; the monestary church of Sant Francesc (a Gothic church dating back to 1232 with impressive late Gothic cloisters).
7.	Alicante (Spain) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 20:00 Excursion tips (3)	08:00	20:00
	The affluent city at the Spanish Mediterranean has both interesting buildings and monuments and beautiful beaches. Sights include: the baroque town hall, the huge Santa Barbara Castle, San Fernando Castle, which dates from the 19th century, and the ruins at "Tossal de Manises", which bear evidence to the origins of Alicante. The Spanish port has many opulent town houses, countless churches and two palaces - Gravina Palace and the palace that houses the regional government.
8.	At Sea

9.	Gibraltar (Gibraltar) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 18:00 Excursion tips (3)	07:00	18:00
	The British city of Gibraltar lies to the south of the coast of Spain. Its 27,300 inhabitants are protected by a heavily fortified naval and trading port. The reasons for this are to be found in the unique location of the island of the same name, whose waterway, "the strait of Gibraltar" (60 km long and 14 km wide at its narrowest point) connects the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Gibraltar was the subject of many battles in early history: conquered by the Spanish in 1462, they were forced to surrender the island to the British in 1704 and Gibraltar was made a Crown Colony in 1830. Nevertheless, Spain still lays claim to the city and its bay. Sights include: the Catholic cathedral "St. Mary the Crowned", the Anglican "Holy Trinity" cathedral, the Gibraltar Museum and the Governor's palace "The Convent", where you can watch the changing of the guard several times a day, all of which are on Main Street. The most well-known inhabitants of the famous Rock of Gibraltar are the Barbary Macaques, imported by the British from North Africa in the 18th century.
10.	Cádiz (Spain) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 15:00	07:00	15:00
	The southern Spanish coastal town in Andalucia has a trading port and a naval port. It is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land measuring 9km in length and by a bridge. It has a population of 154,000. Sights in this city founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 B.C. include the medical faculty at the University of Seville, the old cathedral (13th and 16th century) and the new cathedral, built in the 18th/19th century. In historical terms, Cádiz gained huge importance as the starting point for the Spanish expeditions to the West Indies.
11.	Lisbon (Portugal) Arrival: 07:00	07:00
	The white city by the sea, built on seven hills and framed by the natural harbour of "Rio Tejo" was founded by the Phoenicians in around the 9th-7th century B.C.. Today it is the capital of Portugal and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Lisbon is rich in architectural monuments. The Portuguese capital also has a varied and interesting cultural scene with theatre performances, concerts and exhibitions. "Bairro Alto" (the upper city) is well known for its nightlife. Sights include: Jerónimo's Monastery, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, Comércio Square, São Jorge castle, and "Baixa Pombalina".

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Included

Cruise from Civitavecchia / Rome (Italy) / to Lisbon (Portugal)
All harbour charges and taxes
Participation in board events and use of most of the ship facilities
Lemonade, (iced) tea and filter coffee in the buffet restaurant
All meals (in some speciality restaurants surcharges are possible)
Orange Party: one evening per cruise with live performances and Dutch-inspired snacks.
Luggage transport at embarkation and disembarkation

Not included

Personal expenses on board
Additional services, such as, e.g. hairdressers, massages, etc.
Tips on board (Service charge Holland America Line)
Travel insurance

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1) One piece of free luggage included per person

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Scheduled flights in the selected class ¹
Transfer airport - ship
Transfer ship - airport

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This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Signature beverage package ¹
Daily gratuities for the crew ¹
2 dinners in a specialty restaurant ¹
USD 200 excursion voucher per person ¹
300 USD onboard credit per cabin ^2,3,5
Free Internet ^1,4

1) Valid for the first and second person in cabin/suite
2) Valid for selected packages
3) Valid for double occupancy for bookings until 28.02.2026, not combinable with other discounts and specials
4) Wifi Surf Package
5) Valid for selected depature dates

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