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Day 1: Barcelona, Spain

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Begin your unforgettable vacation in beautiful Barcelona. Once on board the Disney Magic® Cruise Ship, enjoy a fabulous lunch.

Private Reception

Say "Buenos días!" to your fellow travelers at a private reception that includes the ship's historian, who will regale you with stories about the ports you will experience on your adventure. Participate in a Q&A with the historian and you'll receive the Pin of the Day, a gift for each Adventurer. There's a new pin every day! The afternoon is yours to enjoy—go for a dip in one of the pools or join in some of the shipboard activities.

Day 2: Villefranche, France

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Immerse yourself in the romance of this shining retreat on the French Riviera, nestled between Mont Boron to the west and Cap Ferrat to the east. Visitors thrill at opportunities to sightsee, shop and tour grand landmarks and palaces dating back several centuries, including the picturesque 17th-century harbor.

Coach Ride to Monaco

Ride in a luxury coach to the glamorous coastal Principality of Monaco, playground for the world's rich and famous. The towering buildings of Monaco seem to spill from the surrounding mountains into the harbor waters brimming with mammoth yachts. Herein lies the city of Monte Carlo, renowned for its stupendously lavish casinos and ultra-wealthy clientele.

Prince's Palace Tour

See the opulent State Apartments of the Prince's Palace. After the tour, stop for photos on the Palace grounds with the grand marina as the striking background.

Lunch at the Fairmont Hotel

Discover why Monaco is famous for its cuisine as you indulge in a private rooftop lunch along the Riviera at the Fairmont Hotel restaurant—in the heart of stunning Monte Carlo.

On Your Own in Monte Carlo

Count the gleaming sports cars as they roar past when you stroll the boulevards of this glittering city. Your Adventure Guide will provide postcards and stamps so you can send notes to family and friends back home. The Monte Carlo postmark is a distinctive keepsake!

Shopping and Sightseeing in Eze

Enjoy the panoramic view of the Mediterranean sea from this medieval village, home to the ruins of a 12th-century castle and the Jardin Exotique, with its graceful statues and fascinating flora. Before boarding the ship, take some time to explore and shop in this historic town.

Day 3: La Spezia, Italy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Disembark and board a luxury motor coach for a picturesque ride to the breathtaking city of Florence. Arrive in La Spezia, the capital of the province of the same name, with a population of just over 222,000.

Florence Renaissance Exploration and Lunch

Embark on a scenic drive through charming Tuscany to Florence. Discover timeless treasures of the Renaissance on a privately guided exploration designed to enchant travelers of all ages. Marvel at the city's famed Duomo and see the works of masters at the Accademia museum. Stroll along the Ponte Vecchio, a spectacular medieval bridge filled with vendors selling their wares, spanning the Arno River. At the completion of the day's tours, you'll have a wonderful Italian lunch in this scenic city.

Please note that this tour includes approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of walking at a steady pace, part of which will be on cobblestones and sometimes uphill. Also, Adventurers who wish to visit churches must remember to cover shoulders and knees before they enter.

Gelateria Tour

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grom Gelateria and learn how all that marvelous Italian ice cream called "gelato" is made.

Afternoon on Your Own in Florence

Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the famed streets of Florence at your own pace. Take in some shopping and extra sightseeing before you return to the Disney Magic® Cruise Ship. At the Fountain of Neptune, near the Ponte Vecchio bridge, find a shopping district that rivals any in the world.

The order in which port activities occur is subject to change during the day.

Day 4: Civitavecchia and Rome, Italy

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner

Civitavecchia, Italy is one of the ports of call on the Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean Cruise vacation and a major point of departure and arrival for travelers en route to central Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, Tunis and Barcelona. With its modern transportation systems, the town is a convenient gateway to Rome, also known as "The Eternal City." A 90-minute ride takes you from the Mediterranean coast into one of the most celebrated cities in the world!

Vatican City Museum and Sistine Chapel

Arrive in Rome for a tour, guided by an entertaining expert, that includes a tour of the Vatican City Museum where you will travel through 50 generations of art and civilization. Our privately guided visit includes the wondrous Sistine Chapel—a sight your family will never forget.

Lunch in Rome

Indulge in a leisurely lunch like the locals do. Break bread with your family and fellow travelers at an authentic Roman trattoria. Cap off your meal with a taste of heaven—gelato!—before visiting some of Rome's ancient landmarks.

Rome's Ancient Landmarks

Learn the legends and relive the majesty of Rome's glorious past on this privately guided tour through history! Marvel at the massive Colosseum, the impressive Forum and the famed Trevi Fountain—where, as legend has it, a coin tossed in the fountain guarantees a return to Rome. Your family will treasure this timeless journey.

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On Your Own Time at Sea

Take advantage of your last full day on board the dynamic Disney Magic Cruise Ship to enjoy all the activities and venues as well as capture your vacation memories in commemorative photos by our professional photographers.

Farewell Reception

Gather with your fellow Adventurers for a farewell reception followed by a special surprise!

Day 6: Disembarkation

Meals: Breakfast

After your last breakfast in the magic of the Mediterranean, bid your fellow Adventurers and new-found friends a fond farewell.

Day 1: Welcome to Paris

Welcome to Paris, enjoy time at leisure to settle into your hotel. During your time here you will see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe. At 17:00 join your Travel Director at a local brasserie in the heart of Paris for a fabulous Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Paris, the City of Light

Your exploration of Paris today begins with an Insight Choice. Choose between exploring aristocratic Marais district with your Local Expert, including a visit to beautiful Sully's Mansion garden, or alternatively join a Local Expert who is an avid foodie, to explore the local market and sample local treats and delicacies. With the afternoon free, there are countless opportunities to enjoy the lively atmosphere of this glittering city.

Day 3: Amboise and on to Bordeaux

Head southwards towards Châteaux Country. Take a scenic drive along the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region is known as the Jardins de France for the beautifully maintained gardens that were created on vast estates as outdoor living areas. Visit the majestic Chenoneau Castle, an elegant French château spanning the River Cher. Continue on to the bustling seaport of Bordeaux with its unique 18th century character.

Day 4: Bordeaux and San Sebastián

Join a Local Expert for a guided tour of France's best 18th century architecture. The facades of the quaysides, the Grand Théâtre, Triangle d'Or and magnificent Esplanade des Quinconces all contribured to Bordeaux earn inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Next, continue to picturesque San Sebastián where you will have the chance to dine with the locals in the evening. In small groups, wander through the Old Town for a progressive dinner, as you enjoy the gastronomic Basque tradition of pintxos. Similar to tapas, enjoy a variety of snack-sized treats to make your meal and be sure to try some of the local Txakoli wine.

Day 5: On to Madrid Relaxed Start

Continue along the Guadarrama Mountains to the plateau of New Castile and Spain's elegant capital of Madrid. In the evening, why not see the city lit up it all its glory, with a drive along the grand avenues and past the spectacular fountains?

Day 6: Madrid

Join your Local Expert for a sightseeing tour of the Old Town as well as, along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana and past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles. Explore Madrid with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Reina Sofia Museum with an art historian to see Picasso's Guernica.  Alternatively, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on a neighbourhood walking tour to learn about the history of women's movements in Spain.

Day 7: Madrid and beautiful Barcelona

Cross the Castilian plain, past Zaragoza, and continue to the vibrant port of Barcelona. In the evening, why not try delicious local Catalan cuisine and as night descends, view the city from the heights of Montjuic, with lights sparkling below from the mountains to sea.

Day 8: Barcelona, City of Gaudi

Join your Local Expert to explore the heart of the Gothic Quarter. See the cathedral and walk through the Roman gate to tour the narrow lanes and old squares. Travel by the Ramblas and along the Passeig de Gràcia. Continue through the Eixample district to see Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Família.

Day 9: Avignon, the City of Popes

Journey to Avignon to see the famous Pont d'Avignon, once spanning the Rhône and immortalised in songs. Walk within the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to stand in the shadow of the old Palais des Papes, resembling a fortress. Learn about olive oil and enjoy a tasting of the freshest produce. After, indulge in a Farm-to-Table dinner, a delicious insight into traditional French home-style cuisine.

Day 10: On the shores of Nice

Journey along the French Riviera to the elegant town of Nice, where the rest of the day is at your leisure to stroll along the fabled Promenade des Anglais or relax on the beach.

Day 11: Monaco and Pisa

Travel to Monaco where you are driven along part of the Grand Prix circuit, before walking with your Travel Director through the old town. See the Royal Palace where the Grimaldi family live, the yacht-filled harbour and visit the cathedral, housing the tombs of the late Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. Cross into Italy and follow the arc of the Italian Riviera before arriving in Pisa. In the Square of Miracles, stop to see the incredible Leaning Tower of Pisa with a Local Expert, from which Galileo is said to have conducted experiments on velocity and gravity. Also see the splendid 11th century cathedral and baptistery, decorated with mosaics and designs in solid marble.

Day 12: Florence Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Walk with your Local Expert to the marble-clad cathedral and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. The next stop is Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune and David along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio. The area around Santa Croce Basilica is famous for the quality of its luxury goods of gold and leather and there's free time to shop or continue exploring.

Day 13: The Eternal City of Rome

Relax and enjoy the grand landscapes of the Chianti hills and Umbria, before passing the Apennine Mountains to arrive at the Eternal City, filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. In the evening, what better way to toast the culmination of your Mediterranean journey, than with delicious Italian cuisine and wine.

Day 14: Exploring Papal Rome

A Local Expert introduces the grandeur of the city, starting with the Vatican State, the richest community on the world. Visit the Vatican Museums, full of priceless treasures collected by the Popes. Insight provides special, fast-tracked entry to avoid the crowds, together with behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase - a marvel of Renaissance architecture normally off-limits to the general public. Once inside the Sistine Chapel, admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling. Next door, visit St. Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo's emotive 'Pieta' and see Bernini's intricately carved Papal Altar. The rest of the day is yours to shop in the trendy boutiques or relax at a sidewalk cafe. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to visit the Colosseum, the scene of many gladiatorial contests, and see the Roman Forum?

Day 15: Rome at Leisure Relaxed Start

The day is yours to enjoy Rome at your own pace. Perhaps take an optional experience to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Alternatively, spend some time in the boutiques of the Via del Corso, the Via Nazionale or the elegant designer stores near the Spanish Steps? As night falls, why not sip on prosecco at a sidewalk cafe in Piazza Navona - the Living Room of Rome - and enjoy life's pageantry pass by?

Day 16: Arrivederci Roma

Bid farewell to the glories of Italy. Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07:00 and 09:30.