Cruise itinerary
7-Night Southern Europe Cruise from Barcelona
7 nights · Southern Europe · 7 ports of call
7-night Southern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Epic, departing Barcelona and calling at Marseille, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Livorno, Messina, Salerno and Civitavecchia.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Epic
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 17:00
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
Marseille
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day3
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day4
Livorno
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Messina
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day7
Salerno
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
An Italian port at the head of its own gulf, just south of the Amalfi Coast. Its long seafront and walkable medieval centre make it a quieter base for reaching Pompeii, Paestum's Greek temples and the cliffside towns of Amalfi and Positano.
- Amalfi Coast gateway
- Paestum temples
- Seafront promenade
- Day8
Civitavecchia
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 30 May 2027
- 27 Jun 2027
- 11 Jul 2027
- 25 Jul 2027
- 8 Aug 2027
- 22 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Southern Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Southern Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, Marseille, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Livorno, Messina, Salerno and Civitavecchia.
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 Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Norwegian Epic.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 May 2027, 27 Jun 2027, 11 Jul 2027 and 25 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.