Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia
7 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA I, departing Civitavecchia and calling at Naples, Capri, Calvi, Corsica, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Marseille and Mahón, Menorca and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA I
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Civitavecchia
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Civitavecchia
Depart 20:00
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
- Day2
Naples
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A southern Italian port on its namesake bay, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Ships dock near the historic centre, the gateway to Pompeii, the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri, in a city that claims to have invented pizza.
- Mount Vesuvius
- Pompeii
- Gateway to Capri
Capri
Arrive 19:00
- Day3
Capri
Depart 02:00
- Day4
Calvi, Corsica
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
A port on the north-west coast of Corsica, set beneath a Genoese citadel above a curving bay. Its beach, marina and ramparts anchor the town, with the red rock of the Calanche and the hill villages of the Balagne nearby.
- Genoese citadel
- Calvi beach
- Balagne villages
- Day5
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
A deep-water bay on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco, framed by steep pastel hillsides. The sheltered harbour is a classic tender anchorage, with a baroque old town behind the waterfront and easy connections along the coast to Nice and Monte Carlo.
- Old town
- Riviera coast
- Nice & Monaco access
- Day6
Marseille
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
France's oldest city and biggest Mediterranean port, set around the old harbour of the Vieux-Port. The hilltop basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde watches over the bay, with the Calanques inlets and bouillabaisse stalls a short way off.
- Vieux-Port
- Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Calanques
- Day7
Mahón, Menorca
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day8
Barcelona
Arrive 08:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 29 Jun 2026
- 27 Jul 2026
- 24 Aug 2026
- 21 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Civitavecchia, Naples, Capri, Calvi, Corsica, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Marseille, Mahón, Menorca and Barcelona.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Civitavecchia and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard EXPLORA I.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 29 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026 and 21 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.