Cruise itinerary
7-Night Southern Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia
7 nights · Southern Europe · 7 ports of call
7-night Southern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Epic, departing Civitavecchia and calling at Salerno, Catania, Livorno, Cannes, Marseille and Barcelona.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Epic
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Civitavecchia
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Civitavecchia
Depart 17:00
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
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
- Day3
Catania
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
A port city on the east coast of Sicily, built in dark volcanic stone beneath Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. Its baroque centre, rebuilt after earthquakes, is known for the elephant fountain, a fish market, and Etna excursions inland.
- Mount Etna
- Baroque centre
- Fish market
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Livorno
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day6
Cannes
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A glamorous resort town on the French Riviera, famous for its film festival and the palm-lined seafront promenade of La Croisette. The old quarter of Le Suquet climbs above the harbour, and Antibes and Grasse lie within easy reach along the coast.
- La Croisette
- Le Suquet
- Film festival
- Day7
Marseille
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day8
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00
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
- 9 May 2027
- 16 May 2027
- 23 May 2027
- 6 Jun 2027
- 20 Jun 2027
- 4 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Southern Europe Cruise from Civitavecchia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Southern Europe cruise calls at Civitavecchia, Salerno, Catania, Livorno, Cannes, Marseille and Barcelona.
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 Civitavecchia and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Norwegian Epic.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 May 2027, 16 May 2027, 23 May 2027 and 6 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.