Storied Streets & Sapphire Seas – Genoa, Rome & Barcelona

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Marseille on November 23, 2026 visits Genoa, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Valencia and Barcelona. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Livorno (Florence/Pisa) stands out. It's Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await. Roughly 12 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Sinfonia takes the food seriously, with 4 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. And November is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All in all, it's a solid trip.