Maritime Metropolises & Mosaics – Genoa, Rome & Barcelona

About this cruise

You board in Marseille on November 9, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Genoa, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Valencia and Barcelona, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Roman ruins at one stop, Renaissance piazzas at the next. Centuries of history at every quay. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Sinfonia keeps you well fed. 4 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. If you can, add a night in Marseille before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.