Cruise itinerary
6-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona
6 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
6-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Barcelona and calling at At Sea, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples, Siracuse, Sicily and Valletta.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA II
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 6 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Valletta
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
La Spezia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
A port at the head of a gulf on Italy's Ligurian coast, the gateway to the Cinque Terre and Tuscany. La Spezia is known for its naval harbour and waterfront gardens, with the five cliffside fishing villages and the marble city of Carrara nearby.
- Cinque Terre
- Portovenere
- Carrara marble
- Day4
Civitavecchia
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day5
Naples
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day6
Siracuse, Sicily
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A historic city on the southeast coast of Sicily, once among the greatest powers of the ancient Greek world. The island of Ortigia holds its baroque core and a temple-turned-cathedral, beside a vast archaeological park with a Greek theatre.
- Ortigia island
- Greek theatre
- Baroque cathedral
- Day7
Valletta
Arrive 08:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 14 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
6-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 6-night Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, At Sea, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples, Siracuse, Sicily and Valletta.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Barcelona and ends in Valletta.
How long is this cruise?
6 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.