Western Mediterranean cruise 125737 - Oceania cruise aboard the Oceania Sonata from Civitavecchia / Rome (Italy) to Barcelona (Spain)

Organizer:	Oceania Cruises
Cruise line:	Oceania
Destination:	Western Mediterranean
Departure port:	Civitavecchia / Rome (Italy)
Arrival port:	Barcelona (Spain)
Dates:	November 2027

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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: 19:00	07:00	19:00
	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.	Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) Arrival: 10:00 Departure: 18:00	10:00	18:00
	Olbia, the most important port and airport of Sardinia, lies at the end of a large bay. Olbia has a small tourist harbour and a yacht club and is framed to the North and the South by many beautiful beaches. Olbia is an excellent starting point for excursions to the renowned holiday destinations on the north-eastern (Golfo Aranci) and the south-eastern coastline to the bay of "Caletta di Siniscola". Among the interesting monuments in the old town is the former cathedral of San Simplicio. Just a few kilometres from Olbia, tourists can visit the castle Castello di Pedres.
4.	Ajaccio (Corsica, France) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 18:00 Excursion tips (4)	08:00	18:00
	The capital of the French island of Corsica and the "Département Corse-du-Sud" is surrounded by beautiful mountainous countryside, valleys and little villages that make it the perfect place for walks and daytrips. But this city, which has a population of 59,300, is not only a popular winter resort, but also the birthplace of Napoleon I., who was born on August 15th 1769 in a house in the Rue Saint Charles. Today, many streets, statues and monuments commemorate the city's most famous son. The town hall also has some impressive exhibits relating to the coronation of the former emperor. Sights include: the Saint-Erasme church where Napolean was christened in 1539 , also dedicated to the patron of seafarers and decorated with model ships. The Fesch Museum has a collection of works by Boticelli, Bellini und Titian -donated by Cardinal Fesch, Napoleon's uncle. Sporting activities in Ajaccio focus mainly on water sports: all year round, visitors can enjoy diving trips, jet-ski, sailing, fun-boards and angling.
5.	Livorno / Florence/Pisa (Italy) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 19:00	07:00	19:00
	Livorno is around 20 km from Pisa. With a population of 180,000 it is the second-largest town in Tuscany. Via the "Fossi Medici" (italian meaning Medici moat), the canals of "new Venice" that connect the fort with the harbour, you come to the "Piazza Grande" with the San Francesco cathedral. Along the "Viale Italia" you can take a walk all the way to the Terrazza Mascagni, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the sea and the island of Gorgona which lies directly opposite. The seafront is also where you can find the municipal aquarium "Diacinto Cestoni", which is also the university's centre for marine biology.
6.	Cannes (France) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (2)	07:00	17:00
	Cannes, which has a population of 70,000, lies on the Côte d'Azur in the South of France. Every year, in mid-May the famous film festival is held here, where all the movers and shakers come to see and be seen. Another highlight is the splendid promenade, the "Boulevard de la Croisette" lined by palms and bedecked with flowers. Due to the many festivals, regattas, races, flower parades and countless other spectacles, this Mediterranean town is also a popular tourist destination. Other sights include: the Lérins islands "St. Marguerite" and "St. Honorat". The old town is atop the hill "Mont Chevalier" with a castle dating back to the time of the Crusades. This is also where you will find the museum and the pilgrimage church "Notre-Dame de l'Espérance".
7.	Marseille (France) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (4)	07:00	17:00
	Marseille is considered to be the largest and oldest port on the French Mediterranean coast and a glamorous metropolis. The city was founded in a picturesque bay in the 6th century B.C. by the Greek colonists. Initially it thrived from trading and quickly developed into an important port. Marseille is a welcoming cosmopolitan tourist town with a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and recreational facilities. Sights include: St. Victor's basilica, the old harbour, the poor house "la Ville Charité", the cathedral of la Major, the town hall, the historical museum, the Roman Docks Museum, the Archaeological Museum, Longchamp Museum, Grobet-Labadié Museum, Cantini Museum.
8.	Ibiza (Balearic Islands, Spain) Arrival: 13:00 Departure: 23:00	13:00	23:00
	Ibiza is the most westerly of the Spanish Balearic Islands in the western Mediterranean. Together with Formentera to the South and the smaller islands in the vicinity it forms part of the Pityuses Group. Ibiza itself has a great deal to offer: sunshine, sea, beautiful sandy beaches, breathtaking scenery and the vibrant centre, Ibiza Town with its picturesque old town. Extensive parts of the island have kept their natural landscape, cultural monuments and their rural charm. The island is also an eldorado for clubbers and a mecca for fans of watersports.
9.	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).
10.	Barcelona (Spain) Arrival: 07:00 Excursion tips (6)	07:00
	The town is a harmonious mixture of the traditional and the modern and you will find both historic buildings dating from medieval times and ultra-modern architecture. Barcelona is the most important economic centre in Catalonia. This Mediterranean metropolis also has lots to offer in cultural terms, including, among other things, the Picasso Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Catalonia. The cathedreal "La Seu", which dates from the 13th century, is situated in the gothic old town "Barri Gotic". But Barcelona's landmark is the "Sagrada Familia", the church designed by Antoni Gaudi. Barcelona is busy by day and lively by night. One of the other main attractions is "Las Ramblas", the splendid promenade in the city centre with countless pavement cafes, shops, restaurants, bars and discos. Other must-sees include "El Puerto", the harbour with a wonderful view of Barcelona, and the nearby boulevard "Paseo de Colón".

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Included

Cruise from Civitavecchia / Rome (Italy) / to Barcelona (Spain)
All harbour charges and taxes
Participation in board events and use of most of the ship facilities
All soft drinks on board
Daily gratuities for the crew
All meals (free speciality restaurants) ¹
- 1) La Reserve restaurant for a fee
Use of different sports offers
24-hour cabin service
Free use of the shuttle buses between the ship and the city center (if available)
Free Internet ²
- 2) 2 Internet logins per cabin during the whole voyage

Not included

Personal expenses on board
Additional services, such as, e.g. hairdressers, massages, etc.
Shore excursions, coach tours, walking tours
Travel insurance

Package: Cruise

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

200 USD shore excursion credit per200 USD crédito para excursões por camarote ^1,2

1) Alternatively Wine & Beer by the Glass (Selection of alcoholic beverages as well as a selection of international beers in the restaurants and bars during meal times), please specify during the booking process/request in the comments section.
2) Valid for selected depature dates

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

Scheduled flights in the selected class ¹
Transfer airport - ship
Transfer ship - airport
200 USD shore excursion credit per200 USD crédito para excursões por camarote ^2,3

1) One piece of free luggage included per person
2) Alternatively Wine & Beer by the Glass (Selection of alcoholic beverages as well as a selection of international beers in the restaurants and bars during meal times), please specify during the booking process/request in the comments section.
3) Valid for selected depature dates

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Package: Cruise + e-hoi flight

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

Scheduled flights in the selected class (excl. transfer to/from port) ¹
200 USD shore excursion credit per200 USD crédito para excursões por camarote ^2,3

1) One piece of free luggage included per person
2) Alternatively Wine & Beer by the Glass (Selection of alcoholic beverages as well as a selection of international beers in the restaurants and bars during meal times), please specify during the booking process/request in the comments section.
3) Valid for selected depature dates

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

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