Golden Horizons – Valencia, Marseille & Florence

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on March 9, 2028 visits Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa and Livorno (Florence/Pisa). Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Spain, France and Italy, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Of the stops, Valencia tends to be the one people talk about: Futuristic architecture and ancient orange groves. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Lirica keeps you well fed. 5 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Civitavecchia (Rome) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.