Gilded Tyrrhenian Run – Barcelona, Cagliari & Rome

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Marseille on July 18, 2026 visits Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Genoa. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Roman ruins at one stop, Renaissance piazzas at the next. Centuries of history at every quay. People come back from this cruise talking about Genoa: Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Toscana carries up to 5,322 guests over 20 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Marseille before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. 5 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.