Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona
12 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA V, departing Barcelona and calling at At Sea, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina, Port Said and Suez Canal Transit and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA V
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Jeddah
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 20:00
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
Civitavecchia
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day4
Naples
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day5
Messina
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Port Said
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day9
Suez Canal Transit
Arrive 00:15 · Depart 00:30
Suez
Arrive 16:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day10
Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day11
'Aqaba
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
Jordan's only coastal city, on the Red Sea at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a base for diving among the reefs and a gateway inland to the rock-cut city of Petra and the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
- Petra gateway
- Wadi Rum
- Red Sea reefs
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Jeddah
Arrive 08:00
A Red Sea port on Saudi Arabia's western coast and the historic gateway for pilgrims bound for Mecca. The restored coral-stone houses of Al-Balad form the old town, while a long corniche runs beside the modern waterfront.
- Al-Balad old town
- Jeddah corniche
- King Fahd Fountain
Upcoming departures
- 9 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, At Sea, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina, Port Said, Suez Canal Transit, Suez, Sharm El Sheikh, 'Aqaba and Jeddah.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Barcelona and ends in Jeddah.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard EXPLORA V.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.