Rivieras of Spain, France, & Italy Cruise: Barcelona to Rome

Experience the allure of the legendary Cote d’Azur under the billowing white sails of the Wind Spirit, a luxurious, yacht-like vessel with ocean views from every suite or stateroom. Experience the best of the French and Italian Rivieras on our exclusive cruise itinerary, which takes you from Barcelona to the coast of Marseilles and along the sparkling coastline to such iconic destinations as Nice, Monaco, Portofino and Cinque Terre.

Panoramic view of old aerial city Rome from Saint Peters Square in Vatican.

View of Portoferraio old city, with the Forte Stella and the Napoleon Villa. Isle of Elba, Livorno, Italy.

A view of Bonifacio old town built on high cliff above the sea, Corsica island, France

Aerial top view of Carcassonne medieval city and fortress castle from above, Sourthern France

Itinerary:

Day 1 Depart home city

Day 2 Barcelona, Spain/Embark Wind Spirit

Day 3 Port Vendres, France for Carcassonne

Day 4 Marseille/Aix-en-Provence

Day 5 Nice/Monte Carlo, Monaco

Day 6 Genoa, Italy/Portofino

Day 7 Porto Venere/Cinque Terre

Day 8 Portoferraio on Elba Island, Italy

Day 9 Bonifacio on Corsica, France

Day 10 Civitavecchia/Disembark ship/Rome/Return to home city

Program Features:

Eight-night cruise from Barcelona, Spain, to Civitavecchia, Italy.
Elegantly appointed, deluxe staterooms.
Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Cruise Program.
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
Complimentary nonpremium liquor, house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages available throughout the cruise and minibar service; complimentary house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages at meals during the land portion of the program.
2 receptions, 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners.
Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting).
After touring medieval UNESCO-inscribed Carcassonne, indulge in a wine and cheese tasting.
Explore beautiful Aix-en-Provence, “City of a Thousand Fountains,” and enjoy free time at the colorful market. 
Fall in love with the authentic heart of Nice during a walking tour of Vieux Nice, and soak up panoramic views from Mont Boron.
Embark on an excursion to the Rock of Monaco and visit the Prince’s Palace with its recently restored Renaissance frescos, and Saint Nicholas Cathedral, where Grace Kelly and many of the Monaco royals are buried.
Discover Genoa on a walking tour through the city’s maze of carruggi (narrow alleys), learn about the history of this UNESCO-listed site and taste local specialty dishes and wines.
Travel by private boat to the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre.
In Portoferraio, a vital trade center for Greeks and Romans in ancient times, stroll along the splendid promenade and through its myriad of landmarks.
Explore the enchanting citadel town of Bonifacio, beginning with a tram ride from the harbor
to the upper town, perched on high limestone cliffs, and followed by a walking tour along the town’s serpentine streets.