Iconic Western Mediterranean
This 8-day cruise from Barcelona to Rome (or the reverse) highlights Catalonia’s rich culture—its art, architecture and history—with France’s famed southern coast and Italy’s Renaissance treasures taking center stage.
Video Transcript
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Treasures await you on an eight day Mediterranean journey.
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With Viking, you'll explore some of the most celebrated destinations of the region, beginning with intriguing Barcelona.
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With two days in the Catalonian capital, you'll have time to immerse yourself in Las Ramblas - its boutiques and tapas bars, the old gothic quarter, and Gaudi's remarkable cathedral La Sagrada Familia.
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Then dock in set, and visit Montpelier, France, once a bustling spice trading city, and a center of learning for centuries under the kings of Aragon.
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In Marseille, the largest port on the Mediterranean, you can stroll through the picturesque old port or set out into the countryside of nearby Provence.
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The tiny principality of Monaco is a study in contrasts - from its 14th century old town, to fashionable Montecarlo with its casino and fine restaurants.
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Your next destination - Italy's fabled Tuscany is revered by romantics.
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With two days here you can explore the Renaissance attractions of magnificent Florence, as well as the famous leaning Tower of Pisa and the square of miracles.
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The voyage concludes in the eternal city of Rome.
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With the opportunity to extend your stay and explore in depth, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and the towering Colosseum.
