Passionate Ports – Valencia, Marseille & Florence

About this cruise

You board in Civitavecchia (Rome) on December 30, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa 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. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, France and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Valencia alone is worth the trip, Futuristic architecture and ancient orange groves. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Lirica takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. Worth booking. That's the short version.