Crystal Symphony — 17-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia

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17-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia

17 nights · Europe · 15 ports of call

17-night Europe cruise aboard Crystal Symphony, departing Civitavecchia and calling at Sorrento, Messina, Valletta, Tunis, At Sea and Monte-Carlo and 8 more.

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Ship: Crystal Symphony
Cruise line: Crystal
Duration: 17 nights
Region: Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
Departs: Civitavecchia
Returns: Lisbon

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Civitavecchia
  The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
  - Gateway to Rome
  - Fort Michelangelo
  - Vatican excursions
Day
2
- Sorrento
  A clifftop town on Italy's Bay of Naples, perched above the sea facing Vesuvius. Sorrento is known for its lemon groves and limoncello, a tangle of narrow shopping lanes, and its role as a base for Capri, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast.
  - Marina Grande
  - Lemon groves
  - Piazza Tasso
Day
3
- Messina
  A Sicilian port on the strait that separates the island from mainland Italy, framed by the Peloritani mountains. Its harbour clock tower performs an elaborate noon display, and the town is a common gateway to Taormina and the slopes of Mount Etna.
  - Etna day trips
  - Taormina gateway
  - Astronomical clock
Day
4
- Valletta
  Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
  - Grand Harbour
  - St. John's Co-Cathedral
  - Upper Barrakka Gardens
Day
5
- Valletta
  Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
  - Grand Harbour
  - St. John's Co-Cathedral
  - Upper Barrakka Gardens
Day
6
- Tunis
  The capital of Tunisia, set on a lagoon near the North African coast. Its walled medina is a UNESCO maze of souks and mosques, while the ruins of ancient Carthage and the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said lie a short ride out.
  - Medina souks
  - Carthage ruins
  - Sidi Bou Said
Day
7
- At Sea
Day
8
- Monte-Carlo
  The seafront quarter of Monaco on the French Riviera, set on a rocky terrace above the Mediterranean. It is known for the belle-époque Casino, the Hôtel de Paris and the harbour that hosts the Monaco Grand Prix each spring.
  - Casino de Monte-Carlo
  - Port Hercule
  - Grand Prix circuit
Day
9
- Livorno
  A Tuscan port on the Ligurian Sea and the gateway to Florence and Pisa. Ships dock here for excursions to Renaissance galleries and the Leaning Tower, while Livorno itself is known for its canal district and a seafood stew called cacciucco.
  - Gateway to Florence
  - Pisa excursions
  - Venezia Nuova canals
Day
10
- Ajaccio, Corsica
  The capital of Corsica and Napoleon's birthplace, set on a sheltered gulf on the island's west coast. Ajaccio is known for its Bonaparte family house, the citadel and old town, and the rugged Sanguinaires islands off the harbour mouth.
  - Maison Bonaparte
  - Sanguinaires islands
  - Ajaccio citadel
Day
11
- Mahón, Menorca
  The harbour capital of Menorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set at the head of one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural inlets. Georgian touches from a British period linger in the old town, while quiet coves and prehistoric stone sites lie across the island.
  - Port of Maó
  - Fortalesa de la Mola
  - Gin Xoriguer
Day
12
- Barcelona
  Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
  - Sagrada Família
  - La Rambla
  - Gothic Quarter
Day
13
- Barcelona
  Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
  - Sagrada Família
  - La Rambla
  - Gothic Quarter
Day
14
- At Sea
Day
15
- Málaga
  A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
  - Alcazaba fortress
  - Picasso Museum
  - Costa del Sol beaches
Day
16
- Cádiz
  One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
  - Cádiz Cathedral
  - La Caleta beach
  - Old town lanes
Day
17
- Portimão
  A port town on the Algarve coast of southern Portugal, set at the mouth of the Arade River. It is known for grilled sardines and the golden cliffs and caves of nearby Praia da Rocha, one of the region's longest beaches.
  - Praia da Rocha
  - Grilled sardines
  - Arade River
Day
18
- Lisbon
  Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
  - Alfama district
  - Belém Tower
  - Tram 28

Upcoming departures

1 Oct 2027

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17-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 17-night Europe cruise calls at Civitavecchia, Sorrento, Messina, Valletta, Tunis, At Sea, Monte-Carlo, Livorno, Ajaccio, Corsica, Mahón, Menorca, Barcelona, Málaga, Cádiz, Portimão and Lisbon.

How many days are spent at sea?

2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Civitavecchia and ends in Lisbon.

How long is this cruise?

17 nights aboard Crystal Symphony.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 1 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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