Ionian Idyl – Valencia & 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 Tarragona on May 15, 2026 visits Valencia, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa and Marseille. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 3 countries (Spain, Italy and France) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Don't rush through Genoa, which is known as Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on MSC Orchestra. 3 restaurants come with the fare, plus 2 more when you feel like treating yourself. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.