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7 Night Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea with Smithsonian Journeys

From Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)

Le Bougainville

Ponant Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13932644
  • Departs: Sat, Apr 26, 2025
  • Returns: Sat, May 3, 2025
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    Saturday - Apr 26, 2025
    Day
    1
    Barcelona, Spain
    • Barcelona, Spain
    • Depart: 18:00:00
    Located on the seashore between the mountains of Montjuic and Tibidabo, Barcelona offers its many visitors a perfect blend of tradition and modernism. Truly an open-air museum, the "prodigious town" reveals an astonishing range of artistic treasures and museums, combining Roman ruins, medieval districts, and a number of avant-garde elements from the 20th century. Over the years, it has been marked by some of the greatest artists, such as Picasso, Miro, or Gaudi, most of whose work has been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Take the time to stroll along the Ramblas and enjoy the gentle typically Mediterranean lifestyle of the capital of Catalonia. ...
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    Sunday - Apr 27, 2025
    Day
    2
    Port Vendres, France
    • Port Vendres, France
    Monday - Apr 28, 2025
    Day
    3
    Marseille, France
    • Marseille, France
    The oldest harbour in France, Marseille is the city where Ponant has chosen to set up its company headquarters. Heart vibrating in its setting of Mediterranean calanques, it reveals its raw and authentic beauty, made up of a thousand influences and cultures which, over the centuries, have made up its wealth. A stroll through the Old Port will allow you to discover the places corresponding to the city founded by the Greeks as well as hilltop Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica with its astonishing neo-Byzantine architecture. Close to the quays, Place de Lenche, which covers the ancient agora, will be perfect for a break in one of its lively cafes before melting into the maze of narrow streets with colourful houses in the Panier district, just a stone's throw away. ...
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    Tuesday - Apr 29, 2025
    Day
    4
    Nice, France
    • Nice, France
    Capital of the Cote d'Azur, Nice is surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills and mountains that protects it from the wind. You will probably want to explore the Promenade des Anglais, where you can sit on one of the famous blue chairs laid out opposite the Baie des Anges. The Chateau hill is also a very pleasant place to walk. This is the entrance to the old city, with its bustling markets and regional products along the main street, Cours Saleya. ...
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    Wednesday - Apr 30, 2025
    Day
    5
    Portofino, Italy
    • Portofino, Italy
    Close to the Cinque Terre, Portofino is the jewel of the Ligurian Riviera. This "small village that stretches like a half moon around a silent basin", described by Guy de Maupassant, is today a pretty, lively little port that has managed to preserve the authenticity of its maritime traditions, which have been recognised since ancient times. Built in the hollow of a small natural cove sheltered by the pine forest, the village is at the heart of a protected maritime reserve. The shimmering colours of its house fronts and the exceptional location of this village have inspired many authors and artists. You will also see the Portofino lighthouse, immaculate in its green setting watching over the peninsula and its postcard setting. ...
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    Thursday - May 1, 2025
    Day
    6
    Portovenere, Italy
    • Portovenere, Italy
    Located on the magnificently chiseled coast of Liguria, to the north-west of the Italian peninsula, Porto Venere is an unusual little fishing village. Clinging to the southernmost tip of the Cinque Terre National Park, this charming town benefits from an exceptional location at the mouth of the Gulf of La Spezia. As soon as you set foot on land, you will be mesmerised by the pastel shades of the buildings. Via Capellini is its lively and welcoming main street, brimming with shops and restaurants. At the end of a long promenade, a steep road leads to Doria Castle. Below, on its rocky spur, the Church of Saint Peter offers a splendid view of Palmaria island. ...
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    Friday - May 2, 2025
    Day
    7
    Livorno, Italy
    • Livorno, Italy
    On the Ligurian coast, Livorno invites us to Tuscany, a charming region offering archeological vestiges, Renaissance treasures, undulating landscapes, and a pleasant way of life. When the Medicis arrived in the 16th century they developed the city, which became one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean. Cosmopolitan and multireligious, Livorno has welcomed many immigrants and is a wonderful example of cultural diversity. Built during that period, Fortezza Vecchia and Fortezza Nuova attest to the city's power. At the foot of the new fort, Venezia Nuova is an enchanting district with small canals and streets to stroll along to discover a few architectural treasures, such as the magnificent Santa Caterina da Siena Church in the Tuscan Baroque style. ...
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    Saturday - May 3, 2025
    Day
    8
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Built on an Etruscan site, between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Monti della Tolfa, Civitavecchia respires the dolce vita. This very modern and easy going town combines art and history with panache. You can also visit superb historical sites like Fort Michelangelo or the Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi. Just 80 kilometres from Rome, the town is a beautiful first step to the Italian capital. ...
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