Mediterranean Grandeur – Rome, Riviera & Tangier

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 10-night round-trip sailing from Alicante on October 12, 2027 visits Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa and Marseille, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. 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, France, Spain and Morocco, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Marseille alone is worth the trip, France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. 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. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Alicante before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Worth booking. That's the short version.