Mediterranean Grandeur – Rome & Barcelona

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 10-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on August 4, 2027 visits Salerno, Mykonos and Izmir, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Barcelona, so you won't retrace your steps. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Malta and Spain, 5 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Izmir: Turkey's laid-back Aegean metropolis. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Carnival Sunshine keeps you well fed. 15 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Civitavecchia (Rome) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. That's 10 nights well spent.