Mediterranean Magic – Palermo, Valletta & Barcelona

About this cruise

You board in Cagliari on October 7, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Palermo, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille and Livorno (Florence/Pisa), 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. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Italy to France. Of the stops, Palermo tends to be the one people talk about: Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Splendida has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.